Bethard

About Bethard

When you enter a bookmaker’s website and you’re greeted by a smiling Zlatan Ibrahimovic, you already know that big things are around the corner. While we can’t call them veterans, Bethard has shown enough poise to be considered as such. In just a few years, they’ve skyrocketed to become a brand that’s loved by bettors and despised by the competition. In this review, we want to see what’s under the clever branding. Bethard is definitely an option to consider, regardless of your experience level as a player.

The Bethard experience is a punter’s oasis, regardless of your platform of choice. Their dedication to mobile play is commendable. Both iOS and Android apps bring the same exhilarating feeling to the tip of your fingers, without compromising a single feature that can be found on the desktop version. Loading times are lightning-fast and the software is as light as a father. We’ve tested the Bethard app even on some budget smartphones and it still performed excellently.

What’s functionality without a bit of aesthetic appeal, right? The smooth transition from one page to another isn’t just because of the excellent software used to create the site. Just enough multimedia content is there to break the monotony of a classic three-color combo. Everything seems modern, both the fonts and the sections have smooth edges and blend in beautifully. The predominantly black layout is easy on the eyes and encapsulates Bethard’s efforts flawlessly.

We really wish that Bethard invested more effort into this particular section. With VISA, MasterCard, Skrill, MuchBetter and Paysafecard, their roster of payments is extremely limited compared to other major bookmakers. There is also a 2,5% fee on all credit/debit card transfers. The waiting times for withdrawals are 1-5 days, which is quite terrible if we’re being honest. On the positive side, the withdrawal limits are as low as $20. Definitely needs some work.

24/7/365 customer support is one of the reasons why Bethard is so highly regarded amongst bettors around the world. Polite and knowledgeable agents approach the most sensitive of problems with great ease and grace. Response times are fast, regardless of your platform of use, be it live chat or email.

Sports and Betting Odds

Bethard offers many sporting events for users to place bets on. Among the covered sports are: football, tennis, ice hockey, basketball, handball, volleyball, horse racing, cricket, baseball, eSports, specials, American football, Rugby League, golf, snooker & pool, motor racing, darts, cycling, speedway, boxing, floorball, table tennis, winter sports, water polo, Rugby Union, Aussie rules, MMA, Gaelic football, Gaelic hurling, politics. Soccer betting margin is 2.3%, tennis betting margin is 3.0%, ice hockey betting margin is 3.5%, basketball with 3.4% and so on. The overall betting margin is 3.1%. 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

Bethard is solid in this department, as well. A total book percentage of 101.5-102.0% for Premier League matches shouldn’t be scoffed at, as this bookmaker offers competitive odds and a great mix of popular and niche sports. Asian handicaps, last free-kick, 1st yellow card and other special bets are all over the place.

Security and Fairness

To create a safe environment for all players, Bethard applies advanced SSL protocols and firewall technology. They have a certificate issued by COMODO, one of the world’s most renowned cybersecurity firms. During our Bethard review, we didn’t encounter any issues, unclear explanations or suspicious activity. Add to that the fact that they hold licenses from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) and the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), and you have yourself a rock-solid bookmaker.