The Pools Review & Rating 2023

We calculated the margin for The Pools by analysing the odds they offer and placed them into one of the following three categories:

From 1% to 5%: Good value

Over 5% to 7%: Average value

Over 7% to 10%: Poor value

Football

We got our results by taking the "Match result" odds and also the over/under 2.5 goals odds for different matches in different football leagues. Getting the average results using this method, we were able to obtain the margins for each league and the overall betting margin for the bookmaker.

The Pools has an overall average margin of 5.77% for football and falls in the average category. In the first section with Premier League and Championship, the margin is at 4.93%. The second section with Spanish La Liga and Italian Serie A, the margin is at 6.14%. Finally, taking matches from around the rest of the world into account, the margin is at 6.24%.

Bookmakers margin

Betting Markets

The Pools sportsbook offers about 30 sports markets that include: American Football, American Rules, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing/MMA, Cricket, Cycling, Darts, Esports (Counter-Strike, Dota 2, League of Legends, Rainbow 6, StarCraft and VALORANT),  Football, GAA Football, GAA Hurling, Golf, Greyhounds, Horse Racing, Ice Hockey, Motorsports, Pool, Rugby League, Rugby Union Snooker, Specials, Table Tennis, Tennis, and Volleyball.

Live Betting 

We were pleasantly surprised by the variety and quality of the sports betting markets once we began exploring them. There are dozens of ways to bet on a football game, from scores and home/away/draw to corners, red cards, and much more.

This holds for In-Play wagers as well. From the opening kick-off to the final whistle, tens of betting markets are available in real-time and before the game begins.

Live Streaming

The live events on offer at The Pools include various sports. This bookmaker provides a decent In-Play experience. An interactive match tracker, stats, head-to-head records, lineups, and tables are available for football events. The Pools, however, does not provide its users with any live streaming services.

The Pools features an excellent mobile site and highly rated betting applications for Android and iOS. The app delivers every aspect of the website to your mobile device, including In-Play betting options, virtual sports, live casinos, promotions, betting pools, and every market.

The Pools sportsbook has a straightforward registration process that requires a few minutes of bettors’ time and some basic information. Continue reading this review and follow the steps below to sign up for this bookmaker site.

1. Visit the official site of The Pools using your desktop or mobile browser. You can also create an account from The Pools app, which is convenient for many bettors. Click on the “Sign Up” button at the top right corner of the homepage.

2. Registration for The Pools is a simple three-step procedure requiring the most basic details. Step by step, provide your active email address, and an eight-character password, confirm your password, and then choose how you want to receive information about the promotions (SMS, Email or Phone). Click “Next.”

3. The second step requires all your personal information, such as your title, first name, last name, and date of birth. Ensure you enter the details as they appear in your passport or driving licence to make the verification process easy later.

4. The last step is to provide your address information. Provide the required information in this order: enter your username and an active phone number, and search for your address (enter your postcode, and the system will automatically find the related address). You can choose the address from the list or enter it manually. Click “Next.”

5. The last step is to confirm all the information you have provided so far. The step includes verification of your username, name, DOB, email address and phone number. Press “Submit” to complete the registration process.

You must verify your account details before depositing or requesting a withdrawal. You need to verify your account before accessing any feature on the site. 

Your account cannot be activated until you submit a copy of one of the following:

• Age verification/photo identification (Passport or Driving licence)

• Address verification as proof of legal residency (a mobile bill, internet bill, bank statement, utility bill)

• Credit card statements and other payment verifications

The deposit process at The Pools requires registration and verification of the account details. You must complete these two steps before you can proceed. It’s time to move on and add funds to your sportsbook account for real cash bets. 

1. Sign in to your account with The Pools and click on the “Deposit” icon at the top right corner of the homepage. You can also deposit by visiting the Account section on the site. Keep in mind that The Pools offers limited payment options to its bettors. 

2. The window will show all the available payment options to deposit funds, including debit cards and PayPal. To deposit with a debit card, enter the banking information in this order: amount, card number, security code, and expiry date. Click “Submit & Finish” to complete the process.

It’s time for the fun part of the sportsbook, where all the action occurs. The sports page of The Pools is bustling with sports markets and betting options. You can place a bet on the site by following our guidelines. 

1. The first step is to log in to the site with your username and password. Click on the “Sports” section from the left upper navigation bar. The bookmaker will direct you to the sports section of the site, or you can click on the direct links and click on “Football”, “Racing”, or “Pool Games” sections as you prefer;

2. The sports page features some major sports markets at the top navigation. Our choice of sport was “Football”, and we accessed the market from the quick links in the navigation bar on the homepage. The quick links are quite convenient for pro gamblers who wager frequently; 

3. We bet on France in the Republic of Ireland vs France match, and the details were added to the betslip. We bet £10, and the possible return was calculated at £14. The last step was to place the bet;

4. Usually, the bookmakers place the bet after the client clicks on the corresponding option, but The Pools show you your betting details once more in the betslip and ask you to confirm them. Ensure you have a sufficient balance to make a bet and click confirm to finalise the process;

If you win your bet, it’s time to cash out your winnings from the bookmaker site. Follow the instructions below to withdraw your winning cash.

1. Log in to The Pools account and access your account from the top right corner of the main page. Choose “Withdraw” from the options available on the screen. You can also choose “Cash Out” from the “Quick Links” panel on the right side.

2. You’ll see all the banking details on the screen. It’s important to note that The Pools only lets bettors withdraw with their deposit method. The withdrawal time and amount may vary with the payment method, but there are a few options.

3. We had £14 in our balance, and the minimum we could withdraw was £10. In the “Withdrawal Amount” section, we input the desired amount. Our debit information was already saved. Click on the “Withdrawal” blue button to proceed to the next step.

4. The last step will show that your withdrawal has been successfully received. It will show the amount deposited to the debit cards, and the good news is that no fee applies. It takes 2 to 5 working days to complete the transaction using a debit card. 

The Pools is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission; their licence number is 48272. At the time of writing, there were no regulatory issues about the sportsbook site. This confirms that the bookmaker is safe to gamble with. 

• Email - [email protected] 

• Phone - 0800 500 000

• Live Chat - 08:30 and 22:00 (Monday to Saturday) and 12:00 and 22:00 (Sunday)

• Twitter - @poolsofficial 

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact The Pools in several ways. Live chat is the most time-efficient method of contact. Usually, the support staff will reply within a few seconds, but live chat is most active from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. If your question is not time-sensitive, you can also send it by email. Finally, the Frequently Asked Questions page provides clients with another channel for assistance.

Since 2018, this casino has catered to players in the United Kingdom. The online slot machines at The Pools casino are a great place to try out a few different games before settling on a new favourite. The Pools Casino features at least 930 other slot machines from various software providers, including Realistic Games, Inspired, and Big Time Gaming. The online casino provides the standard fare of table and card games. Moreover, the gaming platform has a wide variety of lottery-themed games.

Live Casino

The Live Casino offerings at the Pools Casino are among the best in the industry, thanks to the addition of popular games by Evolution Gaming. Various games are available at The Pools Casino, including Lightning Roulette, Blackjack, Poker, Dream Catcher, Monopoly Live, and Crazy Time.

For those interested in having the thrill of a live casino without being bombarded by other players, non-live variations of the same games are available.

Founded in: 2018

Owners: The Football Pools Limited

Sponsors: Wales Racing Club, Crottly Club

Registered Office: Walton House, 55 Charnock Road, Liverpool, England, L67 1AA

Licence number: 48272

Email: [email protected]