Betway Review 2023

Our Betway review for 2023 is here to give you all the info you need about this popular sportsbook.

Betway remains one of the better online betting sites around. Check out their sign-up procedure, deposit bonus offer and betting markets. We also look into what Betway offers account holders away from the sportsbook, as well as checking their security and support for customers.

Below you’ll find the top features we found at Betway:

Signing Up with Betway in New Zealand

The first port of call for us in our Betway review of the sportsbook in 2023 was the sign-up procedure. As it turns out, opening your sports betting account is very easy for all customers. Here’s how you do it:

1. Using the desktop site, mobile site or free app, tap the ‘sign up’ button.
2. Choose a new username and password. You will also need a valid email address.
3. Input all your personal details including contact number, date of birth and full name.
4. Choose your monthly, weekly and daily bet limits for your account.
5. Select a deposit bonus offer. There is a sports bonus, eSports bonus and casino bonus.
6. Agree to the T&Cs after reading, then tap ‘register’.

That completes your basic account, though you may need to verify your ID. After this, you can switch between sports including horse racing, eSports, casino and live casino any time you like.

Betway Sports Welcome Bonus

Get a Free Sports Bet up to $60

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New Customers from New Zealand only. Min Deposit: 10 NZD. First deposit matched up to 60 NZD. 1 x wagering at odds of 1.75+ to unlock Free Bet. Credit Card and Debit Card deposits only. T&Cs Apply Full T&Cs

During our review, we found a fair sports betting deposit offer. While joining the site, make sure you opt into the deal which is broken down like this:

• Free Sports Bet up to $60.
• New customers only.
• Minimum deposit – $10.
• First deposit matched up to $60.
• 1 x wagering required at odds 1.75 (3/4) or bigger to unlock free bet.
• Credit and debit card payments only – no PayPal or eWallets.
• Full T&Cs apply.

This is as good a welcome bonus as we’d expect to find in a sportsbook review. Good betting sites tend to offer a matched bonus, meaning you get back what you put in.

In this case, your bonus is paid as a free bet. The free bet can be used on live games, fixed odds, horse racing or any other sports betting market.

Other Betway Bonuses

If you are interested in the live casino, pokies or table games then claim the casino bonus instead. The Betway online casino bonus offers up to $1000 for new players.

This is a 100% match bonus from a minimum of $10 to a maximum of $250 on the first deposit. Extra bonuses are given on your second and third deposits. The deal also comes with a 50x wagering requirement.

The eSports Welcome Bonus in its terms mirrors the basic sports bonus mentioned above. The terms are essentially the same.

Betway currently offers no ongoing promos for existing customers, however this is always under review. This is the only notable area where it falls short versus similar betting sites.

Available Betting Markets

We did spot plenty of markets to choose from when reviewing Betway. Odds are advertised on:

This list continues to grow with their betting platform always under review. Within each of these sports you can bet on live games and various markets.

A typical football game will have 10+ markets, often many more. Horse racing features a number of markets per race and of course there is always live betting.

You can use your bonus free bet on any sports market. You’ll need to place the free bet at odds of 1.75 or bigger, which is fair.

We found during our review that the odds here seem to compare well with other betting sites. This is a basic principle we recommend you stick to when placing a bet – getting value.

Extra Features at Betway

When we review betting sites, one thing we look for is what extra features they offer. There are a few things to look forward to when joining Betway, over and above their basic sportsbook platform.

Betway Casino Review

The Betway Casino and live casino are both hugely popular. Many entertaining pokies, classic table games and live casino games are offered.

The best game developers, including Evolution Gaming, are utilised to make the games as high-class as possible, something we noticed during our Betway Casino review.

eSports

Betway has been at the very forefront of offering eSports odds. Customers can bet live on CS:GO, League of Legends and other top tournaments. A free bet offer is in place specifically for eSports players.

Mobile Betting

Though the mobile site works very well via browser, we did discover a pretty cool free app during our Betway review. All functionality, games and banking are available on the Betway app.

Live Betting and Bet Builder

As with all top betting sites, Betway offers a strong live betting suite. Odds and stats are updated constantly. You can also use the Bet Builder tool. Within one football match, you can choose to group together various sports bets to form your own unique multiple wager.

Loyalty Schemes

Depending on your betting preferences, you can choose from one of three loyalty programs.

Casino players can climb the Casino Rewards ladder, while eSports players should look at the eSports Club. Sportsbook players are offered the Betway Free Bet Club which gives out up to $20 in free bets every week. Opt-in is required.

Payment and Withdrawal Options at Betway

A crucial part of any review is the range of banking options. No fees are charged by Betway for depositing or withdrawing. That said, your credit card or eWallet may charge a fee so do keep that in mind.

Currently, customers can deposit with Betway using:

• Visa
• Mastercard
• Skrill
• Neteller
• Paysafecard
• Bank Transfer
• MuchBetter
• Apple Pay
• ecoPayz
• Trustly
• Neosurf

It must be stressed that this list can and does change. Before you join, we recommend that you check with Betway to make sure that your chosen banking method is supported.

Only credit and debit card (Visa/Mastercard) deposits count for getting the welcome bonus. You should definitely keep this in mind.

All deposits are handled instantly with a minimum of $10 accepted. eWallet withdrawals will arrive within a day, while credit and debit card cash-outs will hit your account in 1-3 business days.

You can access the cashier via the desktop site, the mobile site or the free app. During our review we found using the system very easy.

Licensing and Security

We found no safety or security concerns with Betway. This is a recognised international bookmaker and casino operator and as such, they have their security profiles pretty well locked down.

Brands licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority or operating with the permission of the UK Gambling Commission, both of which apply to Betway, must have very safe protocols in place. They are a safe brand to bet with in New Zealand.

Betway uses top SSL encryption in order to keep customer data safe. Your personal information and banking information is highly unlikely to be breached. If you want to know how your personal info is used, you can refer to Betway’s up to date privacy policy which is available on the website.

Other features include responsible gambling measures such as the ability for players to set their own betting or deposit limits. This is an excellent safety feature. Betway subscribes also to the Independent Betting Adjudication Service and the Betting Integrity Association so you can have confidence in them.

Customer Support

You can look out for the ‘contact us’ section of Betway’s website but a word of warning – it’s not made very easy to discover. You’ll find it at the bottom of the page, while clicking through it takes you to a new window showing a search page which forms part of the site’s FAQs.

Below the options shown here, you will find another ‘contact us’ link. This is supposed to take you to a live chat section but in truth, it doesn’t appear to work. We would much prefer to see a proper Live Chat system.

The options pushed are phone and email contacts. You can call the Betway team on +44 808 238 9841 which is a UK-based number. You can also email for help using support@betway.com. Email responses take around a day, sometimes two, while calling is quicker but naturally more expensive.

One way we found to circumvent the lack of a live chat option was to contact Betway via social media. Direct message the team through Facebook or Twitter, or tag them.

Betway Sportsbook Review: Our Conclusion

For the general sports bettor, Betway is a very solid option. There is a deposit bonus, live betting, a free app and a bet builder tool.

You can join up quickly and easily too, which we always like to see, while it’s easy to switch between sports, eSports, casino and live casino once you have joined.

These are the main plus points and negatives of our Betway review:

FAQ

Our Betway review looks to answer the top questions for customers of this major sportsbook.