188bet

About 188bet

188bet may not be the best bookmaker in the business, but they sure have the right idea when it comes to one key factor - constant improvement. Believe it or not, the consistency of a bookie is a great indication of whether they’re an ideal long-term option. They lack in several key areas, but we don’t consider these drawbacks as deal-breakers.

Founded in 2006, with the Asian market in mind, they expanded their ventures into the casino and poker niches. In this 188bet review, we’ll dissect every feature they added to the fold, with great fanfare before and success after the additions.

188bet is unique, in the sense that they highlight the European influence that was accepted by most bookies that operate on the Asian market. In this case, we would like to point out the apparent smoothness, a seamless transition between design elements, colors, and everything in between. Usually, Asian bookmakers adopt a ‘rigid’ color palette, meaning that the blend is not as spontaneous as you might believe. 188bet tackled this stereotype with an excellent combination of several shades of grey. Together, they supplement the content on the minimalist white background.

On most occasions, you would see us complaining about the presence of white. This time, we were pleasantly surprised by its non-invasive presence. It blends in with all the tables and lists, creating a contrasting layout that perfectly highlights everything you need to focus on. If you ask us, it’s the perfect blend between old school elements and modern solutions.

Like we’ve previously mentioned, 188bet is known for its innovative practices. The first thing that comes to mind is the mobile app, which went through several revamps. Today, we’re looking at an intuitive design that ticks all the boxes and gives players an opportunity to bet on the go.

One thing we don’t like is that four different documents are required for you to open an account. We understand the safety concerns, but so many copies lead to a legit hassle. Payments are also disappointing, as you only get to choose between VISA, MasterCard, Skrill, Neteller, direct bank transfer and, for withdrawal purposes only, cheque and bank wire transfer.

Customer support is excellent. They provide assistance through live chat, email, and phone on a 24/7 basis, with agents being known for their cordiality and fast response times. This is a category which many bookies willingly choose to disregard.

Sports and Betting Odds

188bet offers its users many sporting events that they can bet on. Among the covered sports are: football, basketball, baseball, tennis, volleyball, American football, beach soccer, boxing, MMA, cricket, darts, e-sports, financial bets, ice hockey, lottery, rugby, snooker/pool. Betting odds at 188bet are competitive overall. Soccer betting margin is 5.2%, tennis betting margin is 7.5%, ice hockey betting margin is 7.6%, basketball with 5.6% and so on. The overall betting margin is 6.5%. These betting margins have been calculated using odds from different events in each sport. Please note that margins may be different from a sport to another, and even from a league to other.

Betting Features

15 sports are also a big improvement compared to the previous iterations of 188bet. Both market depth and variety are up there with some of the biggest bookmakers in this part of the world. If you’re used to European-styled websites, you won’t be shocked by 188bet’s approach. Nice and clean.

Security and Fairness

In terms of registration requirements, 188bet’s devotion to security is borderline insane. If this isn’t enough for you, then a license from the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (IMGSC) will bolster your trust in this bookmaker. They also use SSL encryption to ensure all player data is safe and sound.