Dafabet

About Dafabet

Dafabet is one of the oldest Asian online betting operators, it was launched in 2004. AsianBGE is a private company which owns the Dafabet brand and currently employs over 1,000 people. The company’s headquarters are located in Makati, in the Philippines and the company is licenced and regulated by the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA).

After Dafabet established itself on the Asian market, the company decided to increase its presence in the UK, as well as the rest of Europe and the world. Dafabet has sponsored a number of UK sports clubs, events and competitions. In order to be able to offer its services to UK punters, Dafabet applied for and was awarded a licence by the UK Gambling Commission. Dafabet also partnered with one of the most popular esports collectives, the team Fnatic and following the conclusion of the deal, Dafabet’s logo was placed centrally on the team’s shirts.

Pros and Cons

Layout and Interface

You can access all services offered by Dafabet from the website’s main page. You can also choose a language of preference. In addition to English (European and Asian), the website is also available in other (mostly Asian) languages.

You may also select the view, i.e. the interface of the website. There are slight differences between the Asian and the European version. There are three sliding buttons that make things easier for the visitor and in terms of other features, Dafabet is no different from other sports betting websites.

Esports Betting Offer

There are more than 15 sports available at Dafabet, which is fewer than what some of its competition offers, but the major sports are covered nevertheless. By clicking on a particular sport, a new menu will open where all available subcategories are presented. If you click on esports, a horizontal menu will open featuring all the events and tournaments that are available for betting and the upcoming matches will also appear centrally on the website.

You can group the upcoming matches by market or by league and you can also choose the odds format directly from the esports betting menu. Decimal, Hong Kong, Indo and Malay odds are available, as well as US (Money line) odds. Dafabet offers betting on multiple esports, including League of Legends, Dota 2, Counter Strike: Global Offensive and StarCraft 2. The number and type of markets that are available for each particular may differ depending on the particular esport, competition format and competition format and popularity.

In addition to the standard match winner market, you will also be able to place a handicap bet where the two teams are given roughly equal chances of winning, then there’s over/under betting, where you try to predict how many round will there be in a match. You can also bet on the outcome of individual maps, i.e. which team is going to win Map 1, Map 2, etc. You can also bet which team will be the first to score 5 kills or 10 kills during a map.

Placing Bets

By clicking on the odds for each selection, that selection will be added to the bet slip. You can add multiple selections to your bet slip and then combine them into various bets. Bear in mind that certain selections cannot be combined in accumulator (parlay) bets. Multiple combination are possible, the more selections, the more possible combinations, and you may also place single bets on each or some of the chosen selections. You can combine esports and conventional sports in the same bet slip.

In addition to betting on individual matches, you can also place outright wagers, where you bet on the outcome of tournaments and other competitions. Just click on the odds for the team that you think is going to win a particular tournament. Bear in mind that outright selections cannot be combined in accumulator bets.

In-Play Betting and Broadcasts

At Dafabet you can bet on an esports match that has already started, and if you click on ‘In-Play’ you will see a list of all matches that are taking place, across a range of sports. Adding an in-play selection to your bet slip is also done by clicking on the odds. In addition to betting on live matches, Dafabet allows you to watch a vast range of esports matches, on the website.

If you click on the ‘esports’ button that is right next to ‘Sports Betting’ on the main page, you will be able to watch a number of popular esports events, broadcast live directly from Twitch. You can browse the games by esport, and you can also see how many people are currently watching the same live broadcast.

Mobile Betting

Dafabet is a mobile friendly operator, you just to open the website in your mobile browser, and you will have access to all options that are otherwise available to you. Dafabet is optimised for smartphone and tablet use and you will find detailed instructions on how to access and use the mobile version of the site. You can log in using the same username and password.

Bonuses and Promotions

Dafabet offers a Welcome Bonus to all new punters. The bonus is 50% of the initial deposit, up to a maximum amount of €80/£60/$100. The wagering requirement for this bonus is x35 the bonus plus the deposited amount at odds of at least 1.80. Only after you complete the wagering requirement you will be able to withdraw your bonus winnings.

Dafabet also offers a range of other bonuses and promotions. Betting on the teams that are sponsored by Dafabet often results in extra bonuses and promotions. Furthermore, there’s 0.68% rebate on virtual sports betting, as well as a rebate bonus for mix accumulator (parlay) bets.

Esports Betting Bonus

What’s most important for esports punters, Dafabet offers a special esports betting bonus. The esports bonus is a cashback bonus, usually up to €20. The specific bonus terms and conditions may change, depending on the period of the year and which esports tournaments are taking place. The rebate percentage may also vary, whereas all bets have to be placed at odds of at least 1.50 in order to qualify.

Payment Methods and Customer Support

Dafabet accepts over 40 payment methods, but many of them are only available to Asian punters. Skrill, Neteller, Visa and MasterCard, as well as Paysafecard and wire transfer are some of the internationally accepted currencies. Deposits are processed instantly, whereas withdrawals might take a couple of days.

The minimum and maximum deposit and withdrawal amounts depend on the chosen method. If you deposit via Skrill, Neteller, or your credit/debit card, the minimum amount that you will have to deposit is £10/€10. If you’re withdrawing via wire transfer, you’d be able to withdraw as much as €1 million.

Dafabet features an FAQ section, detailed instructions on how to register, how to bet, how to deposit and how to withdraw, but if you have more specific questions in mind, you should contact customer support. Help is provided 24/7 via live chat, email, over the phone, or you can also fill in the provided online form. Moreover, you can also get assistance on Facebook and Twitter.

Conclusion

Dafabet is one of the rare operators that offer a special esports betting bonus and their esports betting offer is rich enough to satisfy most punters. It is an Asian operator with an international reputation and you won’t make a mistake if you choose this operator.