BetMGM

BetMGM's sportsbook welcome offer gives new players a Bet £10 Get £40 free bets bonus, with the free bets split across racing, football, accumulator and bet builder markets. It looks to be a very good offer on paper, but how does it stack up, when compared to other bookmakers?

In terms of the initial deposit, BetMGM's current amount is similar to most other sites, with a £10 outlay required, matching the likes of BetUK and Betfred. 

BetMGM's bonus is very generous for a sportsbook offer, with the current bonus of £40 matching sites such as BetVictor. There are others that offer a little more, but initial deposits are usually higher.

Overall, BetMGM's welcome bonus is one of the better sign up offers around, especially with the free bets split into four separate bets too. Check out our fully comprehensive list of all bookmaker offers to see where this welcome bonus ranks.

BetMGM hosts several ongoing promotions for sportsbook players, with free bets, bonus winnings and a free-to-play competition among their offerings. 

Casino players don't have quite so many options, but BetMGM Rewards at least offers a regular, if underwhelming bonus.

With some solid sportsbook offerings, casino players may feel a little left out, but initially BetMGM Rewards looks to prove otherwise, although the actual results are a little underwhelming

BetMGM members simply visit the rewards page and opt in, once that is done players begin to qualify for the next reward.

To qualify for the bonus, users must play 200 spins on slots (minimum 20p per spin) to hit 100% on the progress bar. Once this is done players are given a spin on BetMGM Spin&Win, with free spins or a cash prize given to players, depending on where they land on the wheel.

BetMGM's Spin&Win promotion is a great idea, but ultimately leaves players feeling underwhelmed by its actual value.

However, the Spin&Win offering isn't quite as good as what it potentially promises, with players able to win as many as 3 (yes, three) spins or a relatively low bonus fund amount. I played through twice to test this bonus and quite frankly I was disappointed on both my spins, winning one and three spins respectively.

It's not that the offer is necessarily bad, as it does repeat infinitely, but considering players are betting at least £40 before receiving their Spin&Win opportunity, the "rewards" are very low.

if you are a fan of rewards and loyalty schemes, I would also point players in the direction of 32Red and JeffBet, who also provide ongoing incentives for players via similar options.

BetMGM's online sportsbook is decent enough, offering bet builder, in-play and cash-out options, but very little else at this time. There is a strong argument that the site is still in its infancy, so the absence of specials and enhancements can be forgiven, for now at least, however, this is definitely something me and my colleagues at Bookies Bonuses will be keeping an eye on, moving forward.

Bet Builder

The Bet Builder is fast becoming a part of everyday sportsbook betting, with hundreds of markets available, detailing every minutia of football matches and sometimes other sports too. 

BetMGM's version is well below what is expected from such an option, with even Premier League matches barely offering 25 markets to bet upon, which is quite poor compared to more established sites such as BetVictor or Betway.

Bet Builders have cash-out options at least and can be created in-play too, but generally, users will be disappointed by the current state of BetMGM's offering. Check out our list of the Best Bet Builders here for better examples.

In-Play Betting

In-play betting fairs better at least at BetMGM, with plenty of sports to back during play, with football, e-sports, tennis, basketball and field hockey among those found when checking in-play options on a Monday lunchtime. Most had at least a dozen markets, with over 40+ on selected football contests, although it is very dependent on the sport itself. Football additionally has bet builder options in play, which is a great feature but is once again let down by the lack of market range available.

Generally, in-play betting is good enough to satisfy most players, but again it remains to be seen how this improves moving forward.

Cash-Out

Very much the norm across all betting sites and BetMGM is no different, offering cash-out on a large range of pre-game, in-play and bet builder bets across a variety of sports including football, tennis, e-sports and more.

Unfortunately, partial cash-out is not available here, although there are only a few online bookies that provide that sort of service so it is not a deal breaker.

BetMGM offers a solid sportsbook package, with a user experience that could do with a minor tweak or two to make it really flourish.  

The sportsbook features over 30+ sports in total, with popular staples including football, tennis, horse racing and greyhounds, while minor sports such as field hockey and rowing also get some attention. The sportsbook isn't as broad as other, more established sites and it is hoped that with time, this Kambi-powered betting site can improve what is a promising experience since its launch.

Navigation

When logging into BetMGM players are greeted with the latest promotions and offers, before a brief scroll brings up highlighted sporting events and the next horse races to start. Scrolling further brings a mass of casino promotions, highlighting the latest games, current jackpots and popular titles. 

The usual plethora of account options is available to players via a menu on the top-left of the screen, while a consistently visible balance is available at the top right.

Finding sports is a little hit and miss when visiting the main sportsbook page. Football, tennis, horse racing and greyhounds have a visible shortcut on screen, while scrolling down brings up the latest events in those sports to easily bet upon. However, if you want to find snooker or baseball for instance, the only option to visit these pages are via a single drop down menu, under the "more" button. 

I like using the site, but odd UI choices and some slow loading times do impede the experience unfortunately.

It's a little counter-intuitive to hide the majority of sports behind a drop down menu and will be a little off putting for many used to the more traditional list of sports set on the left-hand side of the screen.

Busy sports like football are a little awkward to scroll through, with leagues listed in an A-Z style rather than popularity, which means if I want to bet on La Liga or the Scottish Premiership, I have to scroll almost to the bottom of the page to find the relevant league.  There is a search function which makes things easier to find, but again this defeats the original planned layout of the site.  

Loading pages is also noticeably slow at times, with the football pages once again the main culprit. As I have iterated previously, the site is new, but there are a few creases that need to be ironed out in both functionality and user experience. 

Placing Bets

Thankfully, placing bets is far more straightforward, with bet selections appearing instantaneously on the bet slip, which appears at the bottom-right of the screen and can be minimised as required. 

Bet types appear as more selections are added, with doubles, trebles lucky 15's and more options appearing, while bet building is also made easier, with selections added and the pricing updating each time.

• Live Streams

BetMGM offers live streaming for some sports, with horse racing and greyhounds supported strongly in this instance. Users can watch UK & Irish racing coverage, along with worldwide horse racing events, where streams are available. As is the case with these streams, players must have placed a bet on a race to be able to view the content.

E-sports is the other sport that tends to feature live streams, however, this is reliant on Twitch and Youtube coverage, so this can be a little inconsistent, although events such as e-football tend to regularly have streams.

• Virtual Feeds

Virtual Feeds are available at BetMGM but require some work, with stats and major events in the contest only available at this time. There is no real-time ball tracking in football for instance, so it is a little difficult to get an idea of how a game is playing out. Once again I have to give BetMGM the benefit of the doubt, with the site still in its infancy.

For better in-depth virtual feeds and streaming, we recommend Betfair, if this is important to you.

Unfortunately, BetMGM does not have a UK app available to players on either iOS or Android devices at this time. Chances are with such a huge brand behind things, this will change in the future, but for now, users will have to access the site via the mobile browser.

Yes, BetMGM has a fully-fledged casino available to players, with plenty of games available

Slots

BetMGM is host to over 1650+ slot titles in total, with the likes of Megaways, Vegas, Jackpot and exclusive titles to choose from. 

Jackpot titles receive a big push from BetMGM, with over 50 Jackpot games, including Atlantean Treasures: Mega Moolah which at the time of the review was offering a massive £7 million jackpot!

All slots can be added to a favourites list for easy access and there is an information panel, which when clicked upon, shows players' volatility, minimum odds and whether it is part of a jackpot competition too. 

Heading into the game, the slot loads quickly and various options are available, including a how-to-play, sound options and full screen. Before playing, a handy RTP (Return To Player) percentage is also displayed on the left-hand side, something that other casinos could learn from.

Overall, the slots experience is excellent at BetMGM, but then would you expect anything else from a leading casino provider.

Live Games

This is where BetMGM really thrives, offering over 200+ live games in total, outstripping many other online casino services.

Baccarat, Blackjack, Roulette and Poker feature heavily, with variations on those popular games and with many bet levels too, offering players a great choice, no matter the bankroll.

Gameshow lovers will be in heaven at BetMGM, with over 45+ titles available, featuring all the top titles, including Sweet Bonanza Candyland, Monopoly Big Baller and Adventures Beyond Wonderland.

All games load quickly, with audio and visual quality at a pretty high standard too. As is the case with games provided by the likes of Evolution Gaming, Playtech and Pragmatic Play, hosts are friendly and amiable, with some nice interaction between them and players, which makes for an enjoyable experience overall.

BetMGM have knocked it out of the park when it comes to Live Games and players will do well to find a better place to play!

BetMGM has very good customer service, with several ways of getting help and assistance.

The Help Centre is where the majority of players can get their answers from, with a raft of frequently asked questions and more available, via a search function or by one of the many sub-headings. 

Failing that, players can use a web chat option to talk to a member of the BetMGM team. This is available 24/7 and on the couple of enquiries I made, I waited no more than 30 seconds for a response, with my queries cleared up in a matter of minutes. 

Finally, for larger more detailed complaints or for those that are not fussed about waiting, an e-mail option is available too. Once again from a timeframe point of view, I cannot find fault, with my queries answered within a couple of hours and with adequate information included.

Generally, BetMGM's customer service is very good and a credit to its staff.