Sportingbet Registration: Sigh-Up Guide, Welcome Bonus, Problems

Sportingbet is one of the largest bookmakers in Europe. It is licensed to operate in the UK and is available to players in several other countries. It offers an interesting array of casino games that mostly feature games from NetEnt. They also have games from other companies like Playtech and Microgaming. Their edge is that they have curated the most famous titles from these companies and posted them in their site. Instead of having too many games that will only serve to confuse clients.

Getting started on Sportingbet is fairly easy and can be done in a few minutes. The process is simple but some people have a hard time getting through it. To begin:

• Select the ‘Register’ button at the top corner on the website. It will open up to a page that asks you to choose your country of residence, your preferred currency, your email and a password. Fill these in to proceed.
• When you have filled in the first page, press on the continue tab to proceed. This will open you up to the 2nd page that lets you enter your title, first/last name and date of birth. When this is done, proceed to the third page
• On the third page, you will enter your street name, province, postcode, city and phone number. You will also choose whether to receive notifications on freebets, bonuses and offers from sporting bet. Select your preference
• Make sure that all the information you fill in is accurate as this information will be used for verification. It is important to go through the general terms and conditions to know what the site is offering and what they expect from you.
• Once you have filled in the third page, finish your registration by clicking on ‘create my account’ and your account is ready to use.

All new customers at Sportingbet have to be verified. This is according to Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations that require bookmakers to verify the name, age and addresses of their customers. The verification process is important as an account cannot be fully activated and you cannot withdraw your winnings before it is done.

To verify your account:

• Confirm your identity by uploading a scanned copy or taking a photo of an ID document including a passport, national Id or driving license. These documents should show your date of birth, place of birth and photograph
• Confirm your address by sending ID documents that contain an address. If your ID documents do not have an address or it doesn’t match with your current address, you may verify your address by sending in a utility bill or bank statement from the last three months
• These documents may be sent through Sportingbet’s online uploader tool, through their apps on Android or iOS or via email to their official address: operations@sportingbet.com
• Once documents are sent, they are reviewed in 24 hours and if your account is verified you can now make deposits, withdraw money and play.

Sportingbet have a dedicated app for their customers to use on mobile. site. To Download the App, get the link from the website and download the app. The App is available for both android and apple devices on the Google Play and the App store.

When using an Android device, it is important to make sure that your phone settings allow you to install apps from an unknown source. This is because the Playstore does not carry betting apps on its site. To enable installation, on your phone, Go to Settings, select Security and scroll down to ‘Unknown Sources’ and select it. Tap OK to confirm.

Once you have allowed this, the process is the same across both Android and iOS devices. Once the app is downloaded, the registration process is pretty much the same as the web version. Simply select the ‘Register’ option and follow the prompts to register.

As a major bookmaker, Sportingbet allows customers to make deposits and withdrawals using almost all of the popular payment methods. Whether a client wants to use credit/debit cards, e-wallets or bank transfer, Sportingbet has them covered. The deposit limits will vary depending on the method that one chooses but the lowest and highest limits across the board are £1 to £50,000. Nearly all deposits are instant but the withdrawals may take as little as a day or as much as 5 days.

To make a deposit, go to the ‘My Account’ section and select deposits. Choose the payment method you consider most appropriate and select the amount you want to deposit. Submit the payment request and follow the prompts to complete.

When you create an account with Sportingbet, you are entitled to a 100% sign up bonus of up to £200. This gives you double of what you make as a deposit. The bonus amount is available to play with immediately.

To get this bonus:

• A deposit bonus will be proposed to you with all the information about its requirements during your account registration stage.
• Click on the ‘Deposit Now’ button as your acceptance of the offer and you will be directed to the deposit page
• Make your deposit as per your preferred method. You could use either of the methods available and most convenient to you. Remember that the more you deposit, the more you will get back as bonus.
• Once you have made the deposit, the bonus is immediately credited to your account.

To confirm whether the bonus has been credited to your account, go to the ‘My Account’ section under the bonus section. You will see the wagering requirements of this bonus; how much time you have to redeem it and what games you can use it on.

As a new player, you are also entitled to 100 free spins on the game Starburst. This bonus is available to new players in the UK and it is worth about £10 as each spin is worth £0.10