Are you a high roller? A casual bettor? Do you fall somewhere in the middle of the spectrum? It doesnât matter. Wherever you land, Betsafe has something to offer bettors in Canada. Weâre about to show you how, and why, in excruciating detail.
Editor’s rating
Betsafe, as we alluded to, is all-inclusive to bettors from all disciplines and financial bandwidth. They also go above and beyond with their extra incentives. Our favorite perk is their betting articles, which offer advice on specific events and analyze industry-wide wagering trends.
The sportsbook is recently available to bettors in Canada!
Our Review
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
One-step sign-up process
High-roller bonuses
Plenty of live streaming
NBA and golf markets are a little bare
Basic Information
Betsafe Key Facts
HQ
Betsafe operates under the Betsson umbrella. Their offices are located at the Betsson Experience Centre, Ta’ Xbiex Seafront, Ta’ Xbiex, XBX1027, Malta…
LAUNCHED
The Betsafe sportsbook was launched in 2006.
HOW MANY PLAYERS
The number of players who use Betsafe isnât readily available, but their bettor base is bound to be extensive, given that theyâre a subsidiary of …
WHERE IS IT AVAILABLE
Canada
SPORTSBOOK
Football, badminton, baseball, basketball, biathlon, bowling, boxing, chess, cricket, cycling, darts, esports, greyhound racing, kickboxing, skiing, s…
CASINO
Blackjack, Roulette, Video Slots, Video Poker, Bingo, Specialty virtual games, such as Four Squad, Lucky Spin and Robin Hoodâs Wild Forest
VIP PROGRAM
Betsafe refers to their most important customers as VIP Players. Everyone is automatically enrolled in the program upon registering with the site, and…
Account creation
One-step sign-up processes are what we love to see! Betsafe has you fill out one sheet that asks for all the necessary information, including your name, birthday, email, phone number, address, username and password.
Some sites have a one-step registration process that can feel overwhelming, particularly on mobile. Betsafe does a great job with its design, ensuring you donât feel as if youâre asked for everything at once.
Welcome Bonuses
The BetSafe sportsbook offers a great sign-up bonus. At a 100% match worth up to $300, this is one of the best welcome bonuses in Canada! It even comes with 50 free spins!
In the casino, this welcome bonus is even bigger! there, it is worth a maximum of $1000!
Deposits
Whether youâre making a deposit when you sign up or after the fact, Betsafe makes it incredibly easy. After you hit the âdepositâ button, youâll see a list of all the payment forms that they accept. From there, if you have your information with you, itâs possible to be fully funded and betting in seconds.
Making deposits directly with Bitcoin is not an option for Betsafe users. And this isnât a limitation thatâs specific to them. More and more sportsbooks are doing the same.
In the event you still want to use Bitcoin, Betsafe does accept a number of third-party e-wallets, including NETELLER and PayPal. You can fund those accounts using Bitcoin and then in turn transfer that money into your Betsafe bankroll.
Credit cards are accepted as valid forms of payment at Betsafe. They even let you use them as payout options, provided your issuer allows such transactions.
Visa and Mastercard are the only types that they accept. This is unsurprising. Most online sportsbooks wonât take American Express or Discover. If this two-payment optionality doesnât do it for you, rolling with a bank-wire transfer is a good option.
Withdraw Winnings
Processing withdrawals at Betsafe takes just a few clicks. Select the âwithdrawalâ option after you log in, choose your payout type, and from there, youâre pretty much done.
One great thing about Betsafe is their payout options are among the best in class. They offer credit card withdrawals and clearly label the expected processing time for each different method.
Placing a Bet
The mobile betting process at Betsafe is especially enjoyable. They have a great sports category menu you can use to find what youâre looking to bet on. Once you pick the sport, theyâll show a list of all the available events. And upon selecting the competition, whether itâs an outright or single-game bet, youâll see all the lines Betsafe has to offer.
Your betslip will be located at the bottom of the page. Click on it, and youâll not only get to review your wager and potential pay out, but youâll also have the option of viewing all your already-open bets.
Politics Betting
Outright odds on major elections are the only political lines that Betsafe currently carries. Thatâs not a problem, though. You donât necessarily need prop odds when you have more than the United Statesâ market to offer. Betsafe also takes bets on Norwegian and United Kingdom politics.
eSports
Give a major tip of the cap to Betsafe for their eSports. Their selection is pretty standard and includes all the most popular games and tournaments: Counterstrike, League of Legends, Dota, Overwatch, King of Glory, FIFA, etc. But they distinguish themselves with very organized layouts.
In addition to sorting odds by game and tournament, Betsafe shows you the most popular events people have been wagering on and also which events are going to start first. Both sorting options guarantee you wonât miss out on the latest or greatest odds.
Virtual Sports Betting
As a brief refresher, virtual sports are basically video games that are simulated right in front of you. At Betsafe, the number of simulations is decidedly above average. They have tennis, soccer, basketball, horse racing, greyhound racing, golf, cricket and various motorsports.
NFL
Youâll love the NFL selection at the Betsafe sportsbook. They have the usual bet types: single-game wagers, division futures, win totals and Super Bowl odds. They also have more props than you can fathom.
Player-specific performances are available in excess. They have odds on individual awards. They even have lines on whether or not teams will make the playoffs. Itâs heaven for the prop-bet lovers.
MLB
As long as youâre not hoping for a prop-betting market comparable to their NFL selection, Betsafe more than gets the job done with their MLB market. They have all the usual game lines and offer futures on win totals, division winners and World Series matchups.
NBA
Similar to their MLB market approach, Betsafe doesnât go crazy with NBA betting options. Users can wager on single games and place future bets on win totals, division winners, conference champions and NBA Finals outcomes.
This is perfectly fine; the basics are all that matter. But Betsafe would do itself a favor by at least journeying into the NBA draft market.
US Open
Looking for a vast selection of props here? Well, you wonât find them. Betsafeâs entire golf section, whether youâre wagering on the U.S. Open or Ryder Cup, consists solely of outright winner lines.
More Betting Options
If youâre trying to wager on sports outside of golf, basketball, baseball and football, Betsafe has you covered. The list of other sports they take bets on is extensive and includes: Badminton, boxing, chess, cricket, cycling, darts, greyhound racing, kickboxing, skiing, soccer, handball, hockey, MMA, Formula 1, other motorsports, pool, rugby, snooker, tennis, table tennis and volleyball.
Casino
Games
Betsafeâs casino gaming options include:
Bonus
Betsafe with match 100 percent of your first casino deposit, up to âŹ50, after you sign up for an account.
Poker
Games
The poker room at Betsafe is versatile. They offer instant sit and downloadable options, and they run a bunch of daily tournaments for Texas Hold âEm and Omaha poker players.
Bonus
High rollers are going to adore Betsafeâs poker bonus. New users will receive a 100 percent match on their first deposit, up to a whopping $2,000
Live Betting
Sensing a theme yet? Betsafe does a great job optimizing the layout of their entire site. The live-betting section is no different. The lines are easy to read and sorted by both event and how much time is left before itâs over.
Donât worry about wagering on outdated odds, either. Betsafeâs lines update in real time. Youâll see them change every few seconds, and your betslip will let you know whether the lines have moved since you selected your wager.
Parlay Betting
Processing withdrawals at the Betsafe sportsbook takes just a few clicks. Select the âwithdrawalâ option after you log in, choose your payout type, and from there, youâre pretty much done.
One great thing about Betsafe is their payout options are among the best in class. They offer credit card withdrawals and clearly label the expected processing time for each different method.
Additional Betting Help
Here are Betsafeâs main alternative resources:
Fewer and fewer sportsbooks are offering articles with analysis. Betsafe doesnât fall into that stereotype. When you visit their blog, you can sort articles by sport and see analysis from experts on specific events and on betting trends throughout that industry.
Promotions
Betsafe offers great promotions for their poker room and casino. They also have a great welcome bonus in their sportsbook for Canadian bettors. BetSafe goes above and beyond the competition in this department by offering an esports welcome bonus. You can get up to $100 in free esports bets!
Customer Service
Getting customer support at Betsafe isnât a chore like it can be at certain sportsbooks. Their âcontact usâ page is prominently featured in every section, and you have three options when it comes to reaching them: email, live chat and call-back.
If weâre being sticklers, weâd point out they donât have a straight customer service line that you can call. In fairness, though, they donât really need one when they have the schedule-a-call option.
Emails
Thereâs no need to worry about the Betsafe sportsbook spamming you. Other than confirming your account registration and following up about a customer support inquiry, they wonât bother you unless you specifically sign up for promotions when making your account.
Live Streaming
You wonât find NFL, MLB or NBA games available for live streaming at Betsafe. You will, however, find just about everything else. Live streaming is open to all bettors with an account, and Betsafe has a highly detailed calendar that maps out their schedule month by month.
VPN
Registering with Betsafe sportsbook using a VPN service was easy for us, even when we signed up from a territory that wasnât supported.
Conclusion
Betsafe sportsbook is, in a nutshell, a fantastic experience. They have just about everything any bettor could need. Signing up is a breeze. So, too, are deposits and withdrawals. Their betting lines are easy to read whether youâre on mobile or desktop.
Betsafe Sportsbook Review
The customer support is in line with the industry standard if not above it. They have all the usual goodies and plenty of above-and-beyond extras, like their betting advice columns. And while their sportsbook could use a bonus, they do a good job of accommodating both casual bettors (casino) and high rollers (poker room) with their other promotions. From top to bottom, theyâre a wonderful sportsbook option for anyone.
Editor’s rating
About the Author
Trent's your man when it comes to all things sports. He covers a wide range of sports for Sports Betting Sites, and has been published in some pretty reputable outlets, such as USA Today Sports, Vice, Bloody Elbow, Fight! Magazine, UFC 360, and Narratively. Trent's got the inside track on all the happenings in the world of sports.
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