Unibet

About Unibet

Unibet is part of one of the largest online betting and gaming organisations – Kindred Group which was previously known as Unibet Group Plc. The brand Unibet also includes an online casino, bingo, and a poker site in its betting and gaming offer. The company is based in Malta, but it has offices and branches throughout Europe in multiple countries, including the UK, Italy, Gibraltar, Austria and several other countries. Kindred Group currently employs over 1,000 people and the company’s revenue exceeded £354 million in 2015.

Unibet is operated by another Malta-based company – Trannel International Ltd. The company is licenced and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority, but it has also obtained licences from multiple other European jurisdictions, including the UK Gambling Commission. Unibet sponsors and has sponsored many sports events, clubs and organisations and cooperates with several independent international bodies. There are currently more than 14 million registered customers at Unibet.

Pros and Cons

Layout and Interface

In terms of layout, Unibet doesn’t differ significantly from the design that seems to be the norm for online betting sites. White, green and grey are the three colours that are most represented. On the main page you will see the most interesting events that happen on the day, on the left there’s the full betting list and on the right you will notice a menu where the promotions are featured.

On the top of the main page, below the Unibet logo there are links to the other Unibet gaming products.

Esports Betting Offer

Below the list of popular sports, events and competitions is the full list of sports and other types of categories that are available for betting. At Unibet that list contains 40 different categories, which is quite impressive, as you will hardly find another operator that covers that many options. The most popular sports like football, horse racing, tennis and basketball are featured, as well as many minor sports and even non-sports categories like politics and TV.

When it comes to esports, Dota 2, League of Legends, CS: GO, Overwatch and StarCraft are featured, along with few more. You will only see the esports that feature active or upcoming events. The odds can be displayed as decimal, fractional or American (money-line).

Match betting is offered for all featured events, but there are other markets as well. Handicap betting is also available. As in some esport leagues and competitions there’s a chance for the match to go into overtime, it is usually specified whether the overtime is included or not. Map betting is also offered for some matches, you can bet on which team is going to win a particular round, and you may also bet on the total number of rounds that will take either team to win the match.

In addition to match betting, there’s also outright betting, where you bet on the outcome of a tournament or another competition. You can bet which team is going to be the winner and the odds usually depend on the current reputation of each of the participating teams and their previous successes.

You can add a selection to your bet slip by clicking on the respective odds. You may add a total of up to 12 selections in a bet slip. Once you add more than one selection, there will be more types of bets at your disposal. You can choose if you wish to place a single wager on one, few or all of the selected matches, but you may also play a combination bet (accumulator) or various multiple bets. It is also possible to all types of bets at once. You will be informed if some of the selections on your bet slip cannot be combined.

Live Betting

Unibet has a very diverse live betting offer and it includes esports. You just need to select live betting, and you will see a list of all events that are currently underway and are available for betting. Live betting functions just like match betting, you need to click on the odds for the individual selection and it will be added to your bet slip. Live selections can also be combined, both with other live selections, but also with pre-match bets. You need to react quickly though, because the odds for live betting change frequently.

Mobile Betting

Unibet offers a wide range of apps, including a sports betting app. The app has an Android and an iOS version. The iOS version can be downloaded directly from the App Store, whereas the Android app can be downloaded from the link which is provided on the website. Alternatively, if you don’t wish to download an app, you can just visit the website in your mobile browser and the mobile-friendly website version will load, allowing you to browse the betting offer, place bets and everything else.

Bonuses and Promotions

When you register a new account at Unibet you can claim a New Customer bonus worth €25. If you lose your initial wager, you will get a full refund up to €25. The wagering requirement is x5 and the minimum odds at which your free bet can be placed is 1.4. Unibet also offers many other bonuses and promotions. There is a cash boost for live bets, a special bonus for all bets on American sports and many more.

As an esports punter, you will definitely be satisfied as Unibet is one of the few operators that offer special bonuses for esports. The terms and conditions of each bonus offer may vary. For example, punters that have been most successful at betting on a certain popular esports event will win a prize. Prizes can be as high as €1,000 or even higher.

There’s also a ‘refer a friend’ bonus worth €20 and you can refer up to 15 friends in total.

Payment Methods

There are several options when it comes to funding your betting account. At Unibet you can make a deposit using your credit/debit card, but you can also make a deposit using wire transfer, or a recognised e-Wallet payment system like Neteller and Skrill, or a prepaid card like Paysafecard. Most deposits are processed instantly, or at most in few minutes, but if you’re depositing using wire transfer, it will take a few days.

More or less, the same methods are available as withdrawal methods at Unibet. Withdrawal limits depend on the chosen method and currency. Neteller and Skrill withdrawals are completed within 12 hours, but credit/debit card withdrawals take between 3 and 5 days. Unibet doesn’t charge any fees or commissions for deposits and withdrawals, but your financial institution might charge you an additional fee.

If you wish to make a withdrawal, you will have to verify your identity by submitting the required documents. The verification process may take up to 5 working days.

Customer Support

If you need any additional information regarding anything about Unibet, you can always look through the help page where there are a lot of questions and answers. But, if you still can’t find the information you are looking for, you can always contact customer support, via email, live chat or over the phone. Support in English is provided 24/7 and the average response time is 15 second for live chat, 20 for phone and maximum 3 hours for email support.

Conclusion

Unibet is a reputable and reliable bookmaker. It covers a range of different sports and all major and popular esports. It is one of the few operators that offer esports bonuses. All in all, it is a pretty good choice for esports punters.