26 November 2024 Sport & Betting

Betano bookmaker review

Betano
4.2/5
  • Bet £10
  • Get £30
  • Great for football betting
  • Part of respected BetVictor stable
  • Brilliant welcome offers

By Simon Head

Key information

Link to sitehttps://www.betano.co.uk/ 
Welcome bonusPremier League: Bet £10, get £30Horse racing: Get your first stake in free bets up to £40Sports: Bet £10, get £10EPL Special: 35/1 on Aston Villa to win v Manchester United
Founded2024 (UK)
LicenceUK Gambling Commission
Sports offeredAmerican football, Australian Rules, baseball, basketball, boxing, cricket, darts, esports, football, Formula 1, Gaelic football, golf, greyhounds, handball, horse racing, hurling, ice hockey, MMA/UFC, motor racing, motorcycling, netball, rugby league, rugby union, snooker, table tennis, tennis, virtual sports, volleyball, water polo
Payout timeTypically 1 day
Minimum withdrawal£5
Customer support optionsLive chat, email, callback, Facebook, X, SMS
OwnerBV Gaming Ltd
Banking optionsDebit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Mobile appYes
FIRST rating4.4/5 stars

What is Betano all about?

Bonuses

Betano’s range of welcome bonuses is one of the best we’ve seen from the bookmakers we’ve reviewed. Rather than providing just one catch-all bonus for their sports betting customers, Betano have four, covering football, horse racing and sports, plus a weekend-specific super-enhanced odds offer on Aston Villa (who they sponsor) to beat Juventus at the time of research.

Available sports

Betano offers a strong range of mainstream and niche sports, including esports and virtual sports. Their offering is in line with other BetVictor-powered websites, with plenty of market depth, especially in the big mainstream betting sports like football and horse racing.

User experience and interface

The user experience on the Betano website is excellent. The use of colour is subtle but effective, with the red branding really popping off the page to create a website with its very own look and feel. In terms of layout, it runs the very familiar, tried and trusted BetVictor layout, so the overall user experience is an easy, stress-free one.

Mobile and app compatibility

The Betano app offers an even more visually appealing way to bet on sports. The app looks superb and works excellently. That performance is reflected in its reviews, with a 4.6 rating on Apple’s App Store and a 4.5 on the Google Play Store.

App Store: 4.6/5 stars (10.8k ratings)

Google Play: 4.5/5 stars (35.3k reviews)

VIP programmes and loyalty rewards

We could not find a VIP programme on the Betano website or app. But at the time of our review, the Betano sports team promotion offers existing customers the chance to earn a spin of Betano’s Sports Wheel (a Wheel of Fortune type product). This will earn the spinner a free bet between the value of 50p and £50. To qualify, you must opt in and place 4x £10 bets on any sports market at minimum odds of 2.00.

Pros & cons of Betano

ProsCons
Part of the respected BetVictor stable of bookmakersMissing some popular niche sports like Nordic/alpine sports
Great for footballLimited banking/payment options
Outstanding range of welcome offersNo telephone contact option
Excellent website and app experience
Huge range of sports, including niche sports, esports and virtuals

Diving deeper into Betano

Licensing

Betano is licensed in the UK by the UK Gambling Commission and covered by the Remote Gambling regulators in Gibraltar. 

Payment methods

Betano only accepts debit cards for UK customers for deposits and withdrawals. Apple Pay and Google Pay are also available as ways to use those cards.

Security and fairness

Betano is affiliated to IBAS for dispute resolution and is regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. Customer data is protected with SSL encryption. 

Responsible gambling measures

Betano’s Safer Gambling portal offers a full range of responsible gambling resources to help you stay safe while betting. They include deposit limits, time alerts, time outs, product restrictions, problem checklists, self-exclusion options and more. They also offer links to charities and bodies who help with problem gambling, including GAMSTOP, GamCare, Gamblers Anonymous, GambleAware, Step Change, The Money Advice Service, Big Deal, Bet Blocker, Gambling Therapy and GamCare’s National Gambling Helpline.

FIRST rating

4.4/5 stars

Payment methods available at Betano

Payment methodAvailable on depositsMinimum depositAvailable on withdrawalsMinimum withdrawalWithdrawal time
VisaYES£10YES£1024 hours
MastercardYES£10YES£1024 hours
Apple PayYES£10YES£1024 hours
Google PayYES£10YES£1024 hours

Betano FAQs

Is Betano legit?

Betano is a new sports betting brand to the UK market but it’s part of the long-established and respected BetVictor stable of sites, so you can be sure that it is operated and managed professionally and to the highest standards. They’re regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, which also ensures betting operators run their businesses ethically and within the law.

How can I contact customer support at Betano?

You can access customer support at Betano from the menu on the left side of the desktop site, or via the burger menu (the button with three horizontal lines) on the app. A Help Centre is available, as is a live chat facility.

How do I reset my password at Betano?

To reset your password at Betano, tap or click the person icon in the top right of the website or app. Scroll to the bottom of the list of options and you’ll find a link to change your password.

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