Sportsbook.ag

About Sportsbook.ag

With the rise of sports betting in the US, it’s not hard to notice an uptick in the number of offshore bookmakers looking to make a splash on the still-nascent market. Sportsbook.ag is one of many betting sites carrying an Antiguan domain name, but they’re far from a newbie. Founded in 1996, they’ve had a lot of time to refine their approach and iron out all the imperfections one would hope to see. But were their efforts successful?

Our answer to this question is an affirmative one, as Sportsbook.ag came a long way since we last tested their site. However, there are some flaws we just couldn’t ignore. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide whether they’re deal-breakers or not.

An often-underrated aspect of front-end sportsbook design is the width. Too many times have we seen bookmakers try to cram as much content as possible into a relatively narrow layout. It seems as if they’re obsessed with making the website more accessible to users with devices that have a narrower aspect ratio. Sportsbook.ag went down a completely different road, all while flawlessly utilizing all the screen real estate they can get.

There are no unnecessary tables, sections or boxes. Negative space is abundant throughout the site, but it just makes the whole thing cozier. If you’ve been reading our reviews, you probably know that we’re not big fans of white backgrounds. In this case, we have to make an exception. The carousel slider is both big enough and colorful enough to make the whole thing work. Subtle yellow details are perfect for highlighting important sections and events, so you won’t be blinded by the ubiquitous whiteness.

As for the banking section, we were pleasantly surprised. Even though waiting times are all over the place, you have more than enough options to pick from. Bitcoin, Neteller, and Skrill were our favorites, as they are lightning-fast compared to the traditional platforms used by most bookies. Still, we would love to see a PayPal appearance and even more cryptos. Why not go all the way and explore the crypto betting niche?

Our run-ins with the Sportsbook.ag customer support staff were iffy at best. It seems that agents don’t quite understand some of the questions that they’re being asked. Slow responses occurred frequently. Overall, this is not a good look. It would have borderline disastrous if it weren’t for the great FAQ section.

Sports and Betting Odds

Sportsbook.ag offers a multitude of sporting events that users can bet on. Among the covered sports are: UFC/MMA, boxing, NFL, soccer, golf, motor racing, baseball, esports, table tennis, basketball, hockey, politics, horses, tennis, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, Tour de France, entertainment. Betting odds at Sportsbook.ag 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

While it’s obvious that the site is oriented towards American bettors, there are a lot of other options and markets. However, we noticed that there only the most popular events are characterized by exceptional market depth. The rest is kind of average. If you’re a recreational player, Sportsbook.ag is a nice choice, but we would advise pros to continue their search elsewhere.

Security and Fairness

We can’t guarantee that Sportsbook.ag is safe, due to the fact that they’re licensed by the Antigua Directorate of Offshore Gaming (ADOD), which isn’t a particularly reputable gaming body. Nevertheless, they’re one of the most popular bookmakers and they haven’t had any disputes since they changed owners in 2006.