bet365 sports review for New Zealand: 2024

I was very happy to see that there is a good welcome bonus available at bet365 just like on Royal Panda sportsbook. It’s a great way to boost your bankroll from the outset and can be used on a variety of bets including in play sports betting.

However, it’s only awarded as bet credits, which means that when you do win, you can only claim the profit rather than all the funds. That being said, I’m not really complaining as there are 1x wagering requirements in place, just like at BetVictor.

When it comes to other sports betting bonuses, plenty of additional bet bonuses are listed under the Offers tab. These are mainly accumulator bonuses, substitute or retirement guarantees, early payout offers and more over a range of sports.

All bonuses do come with minimum deposit amount requirements, but that’s to be expected. There is also a minimum odds requirement too, but at 1.20 (1/5), this is really not that bad, so I won’t quibble here.

I can’t quibble here at all when it comes to the sports options available. Not only that, but the betting markets are insane. I mean, all I did was to check out a single football match and there were more than 170 betting markets on offer. This leaves betting sites like PlayUp, with an average of 20 betting markets per sport, just dead in the water!

Okay, so the site is a little football-heavy, featuring all the top football tournaments such as the English Premier League and Champions League. But other sports are well-represented as well. For instance, there is a lot going on when it comes to Australian racing for both horses and greyhounds.

I was also impressed by the large number of more unusual betting options and sports available. Some of these include winter sports, and, of course, the option to bet on a variety of political events and entertainment specials from around the globe.

As such, I can’t complain here and had to give this one of the higher scores out there. It beats every other sportsbook in the country too, and yes, that’s even the likes of Betway Sports’ offering of 35 sports.

Additional market details: Rugby union is one of the top sports in the country, and plenty is going on here. Agreed, a lot of this is dependent on the time of the year, but if you’re happy putting the Super Rugby aside for a moment, then there are a ton of European events on offer, too, including the Six Nations and United Rugby Championship.

Additional market details: Popular in NZ and Australia, cricket also has a strong set of options here. Depending on the time of year, 5-day or T20 tournaments are going on. Of course, there’s a strong focus on the Big Bash, too, with some of the best odds going.

Again, this was another section where I was able to give bet365 a strong score. It’s becoming easier and easier really. But that’s simply because the site really does cater to all you can think of.

Everything here is set out with the player in mind, which I really like. For instance, the bet builder is excellent, and user-friendly for even the newest players. Though, I will say that NEDs might just pip bet365 when it comes to the top bet builder out there.

Being able to cashout is still a massive plus and MyBookie should take note as it doesn’t offer this feature yet. Additionally, bet365 even gives some nice explanations as to why it’s a helpful option to have — you can potentially get a profit even before the game has ended.

Bet365 also has a very strong in play section that is also accessible on the mobile site giving it added points here. On top of that, you can enjoy the streaming of some games too, all free of charge. However, to be eligible, you must have funded or placed a bet within the last 24 hours. I think that’s fair.

I was also happy to find that there are some detailed information and sports analytics available too. This is perfect for those starting out who might need a bit of help getting to grips with all the jargon.

Additional features: The bet builder is an essential tool relating to the success of this site. There’s one for several different sports and each can be found on the right side of the sports section. For instance, there is a tennis bet builder allowing up to 12 selections giving you the most personalised bet option out there. It’s also available on the mobile platform as well.

I am continuing to remain impressed with what bet365 offers to players. This is exactly what I hoped to see when it came to the odds and payouts at such a strong site.

Payouts here are slap in the middle of what I like to see. Impressively, some sports like football actually go above and beyond with more than 98% as the payout percentage, provided these are bets placed on the day.

Across the board though, Bet365 really does a great job making sure that all their odds are very competitive. It really puts Ladbrokes to shame in this area with its average payouts of just 93.5%.

There’s great value on every bet. And, I did find that the site really outperformed the majority of the other Kiwi sportsbooks across a large number of sports, which really impressed me.

Additionally, I liked the fact that any odds displayed on the site did not have to be manually refreshed. Instead, like MyBookie, the site does it for you so that the very latest odds are always displayed.

I can’t really complain about bet365’s payment methods apart from the fact that I’d like more of them! And, noticeably, there are no eWallets on offer, which does mean that the average withdrawal time is pretty slow.

For instance, LeoVegas Sports, while slightly slower, has an average withdrawal time no longer than 3 days whereas here it’s up to five. And, LeoVegas even offers Skrill and Neteller as options, but there’s nothing like that at bet365.

Outside of this, I found everything pretty standard. There are no fees in place for any of the payment methods or transaction types. I would recommend that you check this from your bank’s side thought, just in case they do charge fees.

I was impressed with the wide range when it came to the minimum and maximum transaction values. The low minimum deposit of NZ$10 means that even budget players can enjoy placing a bet, though Sportsbet accepts an even lower minimum deposit of just NZ$5. But, the high max caters well to the high rollers. No complaints here.

This is a really solid entry when it comes to security and safety. It’s really hard for me to give this a higher score though, as there is nothing special about what is offered.

Yes, all the usual and expected security tools are in place and this includes responsible gaming protocols, 2-step authentication and the use of a four digit security number when logging in on a new device.

But, there’s nothing really extra. And, given the fact that Ladbrokes operates under a whopping 2048-bit encryption, the 128-bit on bet365 is rather lacking. That’s not to say that it isn’t enough, it’s just not above and beyond.

All the security protocols and features are carried across all areas of the site though, which is a big plus. And, when it comes to responsible gaming, there are a number of different help lines you can get in touch with. It would be nice if bet365 could implement some of its own responsible gaming tools though, as LeoVegas has done.

Another solid entry from bet365 here. I was, again, happy to see that the minimum in terms of support was definitely provided here. Okay, so there are only two options not my preferred three like at NEDs, but these two do work well.

The live chat is available 24/7, and I didn’t need to log in to an account to access it, which I was mightily relieved to find. I was also happy to find that it was speedy too, unlike the rather slow response time of Betway.

Better still, if I wasn’t feeling inclined to get in touch with someone, bet365 does have an incredibly detailed help section. This covers most of the main questions without you ever needing to contact a staff member.

The only reason this doesn’t score higher is the lack of a phone line for Kiwis. A UK number is available for UK-based players, so it is an option bet365 is willing to provide. So, why not have one for the growing NZ market too?

I am beginning to sound like a broken record here, but bet365 has done it again. In terms of the betting platform, I really don’t have much to say with the exception that it’s a little basic and could do with a dark mode, which is something that 888Sport does well.

The mobile site is excellent and this goes for both the browser version and the app. The bet slip is very easy to use on the app, in fact, it’s a pared-down version so potentially even more straightforward than the desktop site.

Additionally, I found that all the same deposit options (including the ability to use a debit card), were present on the app. Like William Hill, another long-established UK-based site, I could also claim bonuses, get the best odds and a whole lot more when out and about.

Everything loads well too even with a slightly slow internet connection. The only time things took a bit longer was the verification process, but I am not going to complain about that as this is all for player safety anyway!