Evolution Gaming<\/a>, and if you know anything about this area of online gambling you will understand why that is a good thing.<\/p>\nNetBet go above and beyond when it comes to game info too, revealing an awesome amount of detail on each live game without having to load it up. You can see how busy it is without even loading the lobby.<\/p>\n
The live casino options are built into the regular interface but once you load a game up you can enter the lobby proper where you can access 110+ live games covering roulette, blackjack, poker, baccarat, and sic bo, as well as the less traditional game show type games like Monopoly, Deal or No Deal, and Dream Catcher.<\/p>\n
There are scores of blackjack tables here, one to suit every purse or wallet, and it is a pretty good place for live dealer poker games in particular with Casino Hold’em, 3 Card, and Caribbean Stud all available amongst others.<\/p>\n
Poker<\/h3>\n
You will need to download the poker product if you want to join in with the many games, tournaments, and promotions on offer at NetBet poker.<\/p>\n
There are loads of smaller tournaments every day, with affordable buy ins and guaranteed prizes. These are an ideal training ground for newer players or those looking to work on their game before hitting up one of the major tournaments.<\/p>\n
The Academy is another option for those who still have a bit to learn, which will take you through the rules for the various different games, how tournaments work, and also run you through a poker glossary so that you can keep up with the lingo.<\/p>\n
The built in reward scheme is especially good at NetBet poker, with benefits available as soon as you sign up which only get better the more you play. These include tournament tokens, reload bonuses, cash bonuses, freeroll access, and VIP shop access. It’s a monthly scheme so you have to work hard for the upper tiers, but it’s designed in such a way that even occasional players can get at least a few perks from it.<\/p>\n
Lottery<\/h3>\n
Lottery betting at NetBet might not be the type of Lotto betting that you were expecting. It is not based on real lotteries from around the world but on draws made every few minutes from a studio somewhere in Eastern Europe.<\/p>\n
There are three game types available; 5 ball, 6 ball, and 7 ball. Each draw is hosted by a real person and three different sets of coloured balls are used. The most obvious way in which this lottery product differs from others though is that you don’t choose any numbers.<\/p>\n
You actually bet on the many different possible outcomes of the draw such as more even numbers than odd, at least one ball of each colour, zones the balls will drop in, etc.<\/p>\n
It’s all based on blind luck of course but it’s a nice relaxing way to do a bit of gambling without having to think too much.<\/p>\n
Desktop Site<\/h2>\n
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We really like the NetBet site, it feels stylish and fresh with plenty of space for each section and feature to breath. Varying shades of grey leading to white are used for clarity between sections and info box\u2019s, with touches of green for emphasis.<\/p>\n
This high end feel is down to the SBTech platform the site runs on. It\u2019s incredibly capable, feels robust and light on its feet. SBTech are a multi-award winning Bulgarian firm known for developing innovative betting products and allowing great diversity from one site to another, and is on fine form here.<\/p>\n
In terms of navigation you should have absolutely no issues at all. Quick links to popular choices as well as an A-Z of sports or a search bar will get you to where you need to be in no time, and all of the useful features and tools are listed for easy access.<\/p>\n
Everything is contained within a single interface, so once the page loads you can snap instantly from one selection or category to another. The only time you will need to load a new page is if you want to go to another area of the site entirely, from the sportsbook to the Casino for example, or if you want to read the blog etc; even banking and the help centre open on top of the interface so it is just as you left it when you finish what you are doing.<\/p>\n
When exploring a particular sports category, you can list the events by top leagues, all leagues, live events, or see them in a calendar view over the next 7 days. Further to this, all options are collapsible and expandable, so the screen can be as tidy or untidy as you want to make it.<\/p>\n
Mobile Site<\/h2>\n
The mobile site doesn\u2019t quite live up to the desktop site but it\u2019s not a million miles off. There is an app as well but there is no noticeable benefit to using one over the other, they are identical as far as we could tell so it just comes down to personal preference.<\/p>\n
A slider bar offers up the most popular choices as well as a link to all sports, although this can also be reached via the menu button which is your access point for pretty much everything else except your account management. You can also transition between NetBet\u2019s different products from here.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s straightforward to use and just as snappy as the desktop site, but intermittent page loads from one category to another slow things down a bit. We found using the built in back button where possible was more effective than going back to the menu.<\/p>\n
In terms of layout it mirrors the main site wherever it can, so the way the bets are displayed and the collapsible bet types etc are all the same, and the casino menu operates in the same way.<\/p>\n
There are some nice little touches that show forethought, too. It\u2019s inevitable on the small screen that there will be a certain amount of scrolling to get through all of the information, for example. NetBet have added a simple \u2018back to top\u2019 button that shows up once you have scrolled so far to make it slightly less of a scroll-a-thon. It\u2019s a small thing, but it\u2019s actually very useful.<\/p>\n
Your betslip will only pop up as a round icon when it is in use which saves space and it is satisfying to use. The slip will float in from the side when you tap the icon and a simple tap elsewhere on the screen hides it again.<\/p>\n
About<\/h2>\n
NetBet were fairly quick off the mark, entering the industry back in 2001 from their base in Malta; they might be the only online gambling company in Malta who didn\u2019t move there from somewhere else for a tax break.<\/p>\n
They are a European bookie with a good foothold in the UK market, although they do seem to fly somewhat under the radar in the UK for some reason. Perhaps it is because their sponsorship deals tend to be with European clubs like AS Saint-Etienne and GFC Ajaccio \u2013 although they have also sponsored West Brom and Hamilton Academical in Scotland.<\/p>\n
The sportsbook is a fantastic product but they run an equally well manned casino and poker product. In fact, in 2014 after the merger with Poker770, NetBet Poker could boast over 2million registered players.<\/p>\n
NetBet are licensed by NetBet Enterprises Limited and currently employ around 500 people<\/p>\n
Why Bet with NetBet?<\/h2>\n
If you have started to feel like all bookies are pretty much the same then NetBet could be just the tonic you need. They are often overlooked in the UK yet they provide an excellent sports betting platform with a lot of extra features to keep life interesting.<\/p>\n
They are especially useful if you have an interest in European football and sports in general, and you may find bets that your mates will be jealous of.<\/p>\n
If you feel like you need 10,000 different sporting events each day to keep you satisfied then go elsewhere, but if you prefer to keep things a little more manageable you will find everything you need for mainstream betting with some interesting extra\u2019s thrown in.<\/p>\n
Anyone who enjoys casino will love it here, everything about the casino product works to the user’s favour and the excellent list of providers ensures diversification and variety. This is one of those rare gambling sites which does not favour one product over the other, both are superb.<\/p>\n
Customer Support<\/h2>\n
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Having <\/span>won awards in this department, it\u2019s safe to say that customer service is something NetBet take seriously. It\u2019s not 24\/7, but the quality is what stands out here rather than the quantity.<\/span><\/p>\nIf you open the help centre live chat will immediately become available via a small tab at the bottom. It\u2019s one of the best live chat clients we have used, with a photo of your support agent to make it feel like a personal service, as well as the ability to rate the chat. It connects almost immediately too.<\/p>\n
A Whatsapp button is also available as a help option which seems to have replaced the old phone support. Still, it’s a phone number so you could always try ringing it we suppose. The staff are fantastic whichever way you choose to get in touch.<\/p>\n
The help centre itself is split into sections which all hold their own subcategories and specific FAQ\u2019s. This breaks the options down into manageable numbers so you will only scroll through information relevant to your query. It\u2019s smooth to use too, just as high quality as the rest of the site.<\/p>\n