Sports and markets at ReadyBet sportsbook

The first thing to look at on a betting website is the number of sports markets on offer. Ideally, we want to see around 30 different sports available at a top betting company. 

ReadyBet has markets for 20 different sports. These include horse racing as well as other popular Aussie sports like Aussie Rules, rugby league and union, cricket and tennis. For each of these sports there are markets on a range of leagues and events. 

Not only can you bet on domestic leagues like the NRL for rugby league, but you can also bet on international games too. This is particularly the case when it comes to football betting.

Sport events facts

In this ReadyBet review, it’s also worth pointing out that there are no unique markets or niche sports offered here. All the options available are some of the most popular sports. 

Betting features at ReadyBet 

In order to have a good time online players need to be able to place their bets quickly and easily. This requires access to a series of top betting tools and is the reason why we look at these so carefully. 

At ReadyBet, players are treated to a range of different betting tools. First, there is the bet slip, which contains a bet builder for players to add parlays and multis as they choose. 

Players can make cashout bets as well as place live bets on the site. In addition, there is a live streaming option to watch some of the races via the ReadyBet TV widget at the bottom of the main page. 

Betting features facts

Players can also make quick bets through the betting slip. There are no virtual bets available nor are there any other types of bets for customers to enjoy on this online betting site. 

ReadyBet sports betting odds 

With odds at the centre of getting a win, it’s essential that you are able to get the best ones. We always want to see the most competitive odds out there, which is why we look at the payout percentages. 

Good sites will have average payout percentages from 95% to 97%, which means that the site is keeping up with the latest odds and trends. ReadyBet is just shy of this with an average payout of 94.89%. 

While the overall payout percentage is just a fraction low, when we looked at individual sports such as basketball and ice hockey, these payout percentages jumped up past that 95% mark, which is great. 

Betting odds facts

Although we were unable to calculate the payout percentages for live betting as we couldn’t find any bets, typically these payouts are around 2% lower than those found for pre-game betting. 

Payment methods found in our ReadyBet review 

So many players never look at the payment methods on offer and this is a big mistake. You need to check these to make sure you’re happy with the way your transactions are handled. 

For top scores, we want to see ten or so payment methods available. ReadyBet only has four different options and these are card payments and various bank transfer options, which isn’t very diverse. 

It also means that while you do get very secure transactions, they’re not going to be very fast. This is actually the same for deposits as well as withdrawals with the exception of cards. 

Payments facts

There was not much information provided about the transactions. Card payments are instant, but if you do make deposits with POLi or EFT, you can expect that they may take up to a day or more to process. Withdrawal options are very limited, being just card and bank transfers, both of which are slow. At least there are no fees in place from the sportsbook’s end. 

Safety features

Being safe and secure online is a must, after all you’re planning on handing over your hard-earned cash and expecting a payout from the sportsbook if you win. To ensure you don’t get cheated, the site must be licenced. 

ReadyBet is fully licenced and regulated in Victoria under the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission. This means that it has to abide by the regulations set out by this jurisdiction. 

As part of this, ReadyBet is fully protected with SSL encryption protocols. These are in place to protect your data from being accessed by third parties when you give it to the bookie. 

Safety facts

The site also has good responsible gambling protocols in place. You can self-exclude, set bet limits and also cool off with ease via the responsible gambling link in the footer of the main page. 

Customer support – unknown opening hours 

Often players will overlook the fact that they might need to get in touch with support if things go wrong. This is the case even on the very best sportsbooks and betting sites. 

We want to see that there are at least three options on offer and that you can get in touch round the clock. ReadyBet offers two support options in the form of a live chat and an email option. 

Neither are available 24/7. However, it is unclear what the operating hours are at this time. There is no phone number to call either nor is there one to be found to place any live bets. 

Support facts

There is an FAQ option when the live chat is opened. However, all the sections are empty and when typing in a query it comes up empty so it appears the FAQ is not complete yet. 

Platform and usability

Finally, we also look at the overall functionality of the site as a whole. We want to make sure that you can quickly and easily find your way around on desktop or mobile. 

ReadyBet is very easy to use. It’s got a clean interface with an appealing white and blue theme. This means all the text and sections are very easy to read and navigate through. 

The sports menus are on the left and these offer you a very simple way of clicking through all the sports, which are conveniently alphabetised. Along the bottom in the footer are links to responsible gambling and support. 

Usability facts

The site is also available in a mobile browser version with all the same special offers and prompt and friendly service in place. There’s also an app available for iOS users. 

Expert verdict

As far as new betting sites go, ReadyBet has made a good start. It’s still got a way to go to compete with the best, but it’s really got good foundations to grow from. 

There are 18 sports each with a growing number of domestic and international tournaments available. It would be nice to see more niche or unique sports added here in the future though. 

There is a little confusion here as live bets are apparently available but these could not be found. It can be assumed that the in-play betting markets just aren’t that big here yet. But, speaking of markets, the odds are great. 

Rounding out the features is a rather minimal selection of payment methods and a friendly support service. The site is fully licenced in Victoria as well so it’s safe and secure for you to play there. 

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