Summary
Harrogate-based bookmaker SkyBet are a great choice for customers based in the UK and Ireland.
While their in-play offering may not be the best in the business, they do offer live streaming of horse racing via the website and have great each-way odds for racing customers.
Football betting is also strong at SkyBet, as are prices on major sporting events.
New Customer Offer
New customers can claim a £10 free bet with no deposit required!
Wagering requirement
Background
Online since 1998 and known as Surrey Bet until 2003, SkyBet are part of the BSkyB Group Plc.
The company is licensed in the United Kingdom and has a registered address in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
As one of the 20 largest companies in the UK, BSkyB provide a strong degree of credibility and financial clout to their betting arm.
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Odds and Markets
SkyBet offer very good odds when it comes to betting on major football events such as the Champions League and Premier League.
The firm also offer a strong range of sports other than football, although their massive UK focus means that punters from elsewhere in Europe and beyond may not rank them as highly as British customers will.
Special betting markets at SkyBet get a big thumbs up from us, with markets relating to football transfers and management jobs always proving popular.
Website
SkyBet have an excellent website, with a ton of informaiton available via the homepage.
Live in-play betting is well publicised and football and horse racing dominate the front page.
We've seen no issues with loading times on the website and we're fans of the layout of the site as a whole.
Customer Service
SkyBet offer 24/7 customer service with an excellent Live Chat facility to go alongside their email and telephone support.
Customer Service Email
support@ skybet.com
Customer Service Telephone Number
+44 1423 850 640
New customers can claim a £10 free bet with no deposit required!
Promotions
Sky Bet Loyalty Offer
The Loyalty offer is back and it's bigger and better than ever! Sky Bet are rewarding customer loyalty by giving you the chance to earn over £60 in free bets! They will award you one stamp for every day that you bet £10 or more on sports and an extra stamp if your bets are placed via mobile.
The new loyalty offer allows you to earn more free bets at more intervals:
Earn 5 stamps to get a £5 free bet
Earn a further 10 stamps to get an additional £10 free bet
Earn a further 15 stamps to get an additional £15 free bet
Earn a further 30 stamps to get an additional £30 free bet and entry to the £1,000 free bet giveaway
First Bet Insurance
NEW CUSTOMERS – Sky Bet will insure your first bet up to £5! So if your first bet loses they will give you your money back as a free bet to have another go (within 72 hours)! All new customers are automatically eligible – Bets must be placed and settled within 7 days to qualify.
Live Streaming Details
SkyBet customers in the UK who subscribe to Sky Sports can watch Sky Sports TV streaming live online for free.