talkSPORT BET

TalkSPORT just recently launched their own bookmaker talkSPORT BET in November 2022 in collaboration with BetVictor.

Many Brits are fond of talkSPORT and like to tune in to their radio station daily.

So it makes sense that the sports news giant finally decided to join the betting scene with a bookie of their own, to complete their package all around.

With industry insights, pre-existing betting tips and connections with some big names, how good can we expect the bookie to be?

In this review, I will cover all aspects of the newly launched bookie - the bonus, existing customer offers, sports coverage, betting markets, casino, customer support and payment methods.

Overall, talkSPORT BET is a pretty decent bookmaker. It is a white-label product from BetVictor, meaning the people behind talkSPORT paid for the software and the odds provider and only need to concentrate on making improvements where they see fit.

TalkSPORT choose their own odd boosters, promotions and company direction and with an established and proven ready-made sportsbook and casino, they can focus on becoming successful and listening to their 'listeners' 😏.

Now, without any further ado, let's talk about claiming the welcome bonus!

This bonus is for new customers only!

First, consider these Do NOTs:

Do-NOT list

• Do not use a card that is not in your name
• Do not cash out your bets
• Do not bet on any enhanced accas or bets featuring boosts

What is allowed then?

After you are done claiming the welcome bonus and have exhausted it fully, you might want to hang around a little longer, as talkSPORT also offer frequent bonuses for existing players.

Here is a list of the best currently running promotions for existing customers:

1. Choice A: ACCA Club ⚽
   Every week, if you choose the ACCA Club, you need to place 5x £5 Acca bets with 3 selections minimum, with odds of 2.00 or greater on any football market. This needs to be done by 23:59 on Sunday.
   Once you have completed this you will receive £5 in free Acca bets (3+ selections; 2.00+ odds; valid 3 days).
   
   If your 'side' wins, by having more people complete this offer, you will also receive another £5 in free Acca bets (same conditions).
   
   
2. Choice B: Correct Score Club ⚽
   Every week, if you choose the Correct Score Club, from the OFFERS tab, you need to place 5x £5 bets on any Correct Score football market (odds of 2.00+). This again needs to be done by 23:59 on Sunday.
   Once you've done this, you will receive £5 in Free bets for any Correct Score football market (valid for 3 days).
   
   If this 'side' wins, you will receive another £5 in free Acca bets (2+ selections and valid for 3 days).
   
   I assume the odds for the free bets are 2.00+, even though it isn't clearly mentioned in the T&Cs. I'd rather be safe than sorry, to be honest.
   
   
3. Best Odds Guaranteed
   Between 9am and the start of a horse race 🏇, talkSPORT BET guarantees that if the starting price of your winning selection is higher than what you wagered initially on, you will be paid at the bigger price.
   
   
4. No Horseing Around
   For British and Irish horse races, your losing bets will be refunded if your horse refuses or whips around at the start, fails to come out or loses all chance at the stalls 🦄.

Fashionably late to the betting scene, talkSPORT BET was established in November 2022 and gradually began amassing players, as listeners and fans wanted to get a piece of the fresh welcome bonus. Owned and operated by BV Gaming Limited, the bookie is registered and licensed in the UK.

The desktop website, unsurprisingly, is really well-made. It looks like BetVictor and Parimatch's websites, as they are partnering. From the layout of the menu however, talkSPORT BET makes an impression of being really UK-focused, with football, horse racing and greyhounds at the forefront of the homepage. Football matches in the next 24 hours can easily be found through their Upcoming Matches menu, which I appreciate.

The mobile version of the website is also well-optimised and loads quickly.

Luckily, talkSPORT BET also has an app for both iOS and Android. The app is great and works best for betting on the go!

When it comes to betting options, talkSPORT BET tries hard to offer the most possible value to its players. English League matches, for example, offer Asian handicaps, Cards, Corners, Halves and Goal Scorers among the most popular.

TalkSPORT is close to bet365 in terms of betting variety, so I will give praise where it is due.

By using three-way market odds from English Premier League matches, I calculated the payout margin of the bookie.

Let's compare how the bookmaker stacks up to the competition:

TalkSPORT BET offers very competitive odds to the likes of behemoths such as bet365 and Betway! Their payout margin averages at about 93.33%.

The bookie might be heavily focused on the UK market, but that doesn't stop it from boasting a large number of sports.

Here is a full list of all 30 currently available sports on talkSPORT BET:

• American Football
• Australian Rules Football
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Boxing
• Bowls
• Cricket
• Cycling - Road
• Darts
• Entertainment
• Esports
• Football
• Formula 1
• Futsal
• Golf
• Greyhounds
• Handball
• Hockey
• Horse Racing
• Hurling
• Ice Hockey
• MMA/UFC
• Politics
• Rugby League
• Rugby Union
• Snooker
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Virtuals
• Volleyball

What esports are available on talkSPORT BET?

Currently, the bookie focuses on some of the bigger titles, namely Counter-Strike, DOTA 2, League of Legends and NBA.

As someone who mainly punts on desktop,... I know, I know, I hear ya..., I enjoyed using the website. The colour scheme is pretty and I only found one fault with the usability of the site.

Without logging in, if you want to change the default odds, there is no option on the side menu, which allows you to do that.

But I found a solution! 😏

To change the odds format on talkSPORT BET on the desktop site, add the following line to the website's URL:

en-gb/preferences/edit?first_modal=true

This will display the ominously missing settings menu.

Depositing funds is easy and only possible with a debit card. Eventually, you will need to verify your identity, so only use a card in your name.

Placing bets is easy and straightforward, pretty much like all top-tier bookies.

How good is live betting on talkSPORT BET?

The bookie features an 'In-Play' menu, which lets you easily switch between sports and let me tell you, I am all for that feature!

With almost no delay bets can be placed live on any event.

Here is what that looks like:

Currently, talkSPORT BET can display odds in 5 formats:

• American
• Fractional
• Decimal
• Indonesian
• Chinese

I didn't have the most fruitful interaction with talkSPORT BET's customer support. In fact, I believe that because the bookie is brand new, they haven't had the time to properly train their agents.

Asking simple questions are often met with template responses and 'please provide your name and email' types of responses.

Hopefully with time the agents are better equipped to answer user queries and have the autonomy to come up with custom replies.

Here is a table that summarises all available deposit methods on talkSPORT BET.

TalkSport doesn't charge any fees at all.

All available withdrawal methods:

TalkSPORT BET also features a well-made casino with over 1000 games to choose from. From tables and slots to the live casino, there are tons you can do!

Some of the more popular titles on the bookie, are Big Bass Bonanza, Fishin' Frenzy, Legacy of Dead, and Book of Dead to name but a few.

TalkSPORT BET is overall a great bookmaker and given its recent launch, I expect the brand to evolve and find its own path.

While the odds and software are provided by BetVictor, we can expect to see the bookie customise it product and fit in its niche, serving its audience and providing the most value to players.

My overall impression is really positive and I can't wait to see them navigate the betting scene in the next year!

Stars: 8/10 ⭐️