MegaBet

Launching in 2019, Megabet is a new online betting site which offers customers a sportsbook, online casino and lotto betting.

Megabet comes from the same roots as ex bookmaker Stan James which closed its doors in 2017 with all customers being moved to Unibet. Regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, Megabet seems to be a solid brand and a respectable company in a very competitive space.

Megabet Betting

Megabet provides odds for a range of sports taking place around the world. You’ll find events for sports such as football, horse racing, tennis, golf, rugby, darts, snooker, basketball and boxing as well as a small selection of novelty bets such as ‘BBC Sports Personality of the Year. There isn’t a huge range of sports available to bet on at Megabet compared to some other bookmakers but 99% of people will be looking to bet on the most popular sports which are all available at Megabet.

After comparing the odds on Megabet for Premier League football against the likes of Bet365 who generally offer competitive odds, they hold up well. There was minimal difference when making the comparison and in some cases, the odds were greater on Megabet. The same goes for their horse racing odds which were also impressive with negligible differences compared to the top bookies in the industry.

Megabet Free Bet

New customers at Megabet have the chance to claim a £10 free bet to use on any sport they wish. It’s a relatively simple offer that will catch the eye of those who like to place multiples on maybe the weekends football or the days horse races.

Sign up to Megabet and place a multiple containing a minimum of two selections and you will receive a free bet to the value of your stake up to a maximum of £10. There aren’t too many terms with the offer which makes it pretty easy to follow although, it’s important to note that your multiple bet must have odds of evens (2.0) or greater in order to qualify for the free bet offer.

Once your qualifying bet has settled, Megabet will credit your account with a free bet up to the value of £10 which will be valid for 30 days. You can use your free bet on any sports market at any odds.

Megabet Promotions

As well as a decent signup offer, Megabet also run a couple of other promotions for existing customers. Their promotions page is far from full with offers and you’ll find a lot more on-going promotions at other bookies but the ones that they do offer are worth mentioning.

Best Odds Guaranteed – This is a great offer which many bookmakers run and will please any horse racing enthusiasts who are considering registering an account at Megabet. If you place a bet on any UK or Irish horse race and the starting price of the horse your backed is greater than the odds you took, Megabet will pay your bet out at the higher odds should it win. In order to qualify for this offer your bets must be placed on the day of the race as any bets placed on days prior will not be eligible for Best Odds Guaranteed. The maximum additional payout is £1,000 per customer per day.

Loyalty Points – Megabet run a loyalty program where customers earn points, named ‘Mega Points’, each time they place a bet. These points can then be converted into free bets when enough of them have been accumulated. Although this isn’t a promotion to target specifically, the points can add up over time and provide you with a risk-free chance of making a profit with the free bets.

Megabet Website

The Megabet website is relatively attractive with a dark theme which goes well with the green logo. Although, users have the option of switching to a lighter theme which is a nice addition to the site.

The homepage displays current live events and you can navigate to the various sports available to bet on by using the sports icons in the carousel. We would prefer to also see a list of sports in the left sidebar which is relatively unused as the carousel can be a bit slow at times. Once you have selected a sport, you’re able to filter the results further. For example, when selecting football, you can then select between in-play matches, coupons, specials, competitions or outrights. Similarly, if you select horse racing, you can filter the results by day, meeting or to view specials.

The casino section of Megabet is also very user-friendly with a simple layout and easy navigation between game types. You can select to view table games, slots or the most popular games or if you wish, search for a particular casino game.

Overall, Megabet is a decent enough bookmaker and casino which offers an attractive offer for new customers and competitive odds. One downside would be the lack of promotions available to customers which is an area we hope they improve in the future.