SkyBet, formally known as Surrey Racing is now part of the BSkyB Group and cover all the sports that they feature on their myriad of sports channels they own. Saying that, the BBC have had exclusive TV coverage of The Grand National for years and it still hasn't stopped SkyBet from having some pretty good betting options for the big race. In fact, by using OpenBet software, SkyBet offer pretty good in-betting selections and live audio commentary for the Grand National and most other UK Horse Racing events. The actual SkyBet website is very well designed with quick navigation and plenty of descriptions and mini-previews of all the various betting markets they cover. Although a little different to other UK Bookmakers the format does offer users that like to browse for information and tips a plethora of ways in which to do so. SkyBet also have an excellent, no-fuss dropdown menu with all the site's individual markets so those wishing to move straight to a particular event are well catered for too. SkyBet only just missed out on a place in our 'Best Grand National Bookmakers' list to the ever improving PaddyPower.
Setting Up a New Account:
Opening an Online Betting Account is as easy as filling out a small online form. SkyBet customer service are always on hand if you experience any difficulties and can be contacted via telephone, email or post. SkyBet usually offer new sign-ups a pretty good range of free bets, but also reward loyal customers with betting bonuses from time to time - just make sure you check your emails for promotional codes! SkyBet take deposits from most debit or credit cards and have a minimum deposit of just £5.
What You Can Bet On:
We found SkyBet to be competitively priced for most sports, with coverage of Football Betting being particularly good - something you would expect due to their prolonged connection with screening live Football matches. In fact, there really is no shortage of betting opportunities including in-running prices for Premiership matches and all other live fixtures which conveniently run alongside events covered on Sky Sports.
SkyBet Company Details:
In addition to online and over-the-phone bets, SkyBet customers can also bet via the TV interaction with SKY Vegas Live and by Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) which includes news and videos from Sky Sports. SkyBet also have a very useful FAQ section which is actually quite detailed when compared to other help pages on the internet and can come in handy with all these new fangled ways of betting that they offer!
Funding Options: Visa, MasterCard, Visa Electron, Solo, Switch, Delta, Laser, Bank Wire
Phone UK: 08000 724 777
Customer Service e-mail: help@skybet.com
Address: SkyBet, Central House, Beckwith Knowle, Otley Road, Harrogate HG3 1WA |
