By Nathan Joyes

MagicRed is another casino site that is now trying their hand in the sports betting world. Their casino site was founded in 2014 but it took until 2023 for the Malta-based company to create their sportsbook.

Key information

What is MagicRed all about?

Bonuses

MagicRed have a welcome bonus of bet £10 and get a £10 free bet plus 10 bonus casino spins. It’s a competitive offer but not the best on the market. Your qualifying bet must be placed on a selection that’s priced at evens (1/1) or above and deposits via PayPal, Paysafecard and Skrill are not eligible.

Available sports

MagicRed have every main sport you would want to bet on, while they also have markets on niche sports including winter sports, stock car racing and chess.

They’ve clearly invested a lot of time in their football markets. If you click on their Premier League tab, there are over 180 markets for each game and you can also create a Bet Builder. If you click on football, a list of countries shows up. Once you select one, a drop-down menu appears and you just pick the league you’re looking for.

However, it’s worth noting that individual Bet Builder selections do not have odds next to them like other bookmakers, you only get the odds of the overall bet, which doesn’t help bettors find value picks.

When you go on MagicRed, you’re greeted with their vast in-play section. You can bet on popular sports including football and tennis, while there are also markets on esports, basketball and even the likes of futsal. However, they fall behind other bookmakers as there aren’t any live statistics to partner the markets for in-play events.

MagicRed also has plenty of esports options. Dota 2, League of Legends, Rainbow Six, Counter Strike and Valorant all have their own tabs on their ‘All sports’ section.

Their American sports options are solid, however, you cannot combine markets into bet builders on the likes of American football.

User experience and interface

MagicRed’s colour scheme of black and red is simple enough and it does the job. The new customer offer sits at the top of the homepage but the layout differs slightly on desktop and mobile.

On desktop, their boosted odds option is on the left, as is their full list of sports available. It’s their in-play markets that you’re first greeted with on desktop.

When visiting the site on mobile, the list of sports is just below the welcome offer, with the boosted odds special and in-play odds below.

Next to the in-play tab on desktop and mobile, MagicRed has a ‘highlights’ section, which offers odds on the biggest competitions. Just click on the sport you’re after and the upcoming events will be there. It’s easy to navigate and you don’t have to keep using the search bar.

While some casino sites that have created a sportsbook feel like they’ve given it little thought and it’s almost been done for the sake of it, MagicRed’s site has what you need in a pretty simplified manner.

Mobile and App compatibility

MagicRed’s desktop and mobile sites follow the same format, apart from the list of sports moving, but you’re greeted with a lot more markets on the former, which can be slightly overwhelming. In-play football markets are the first thing you see, with odds for full time result and over/under 2.5 goals, while there are also horse racing odds on the right of the screen.

On mobile, the site looks a little classier and is simplified. The boosted odds special tops the site next to the ‘all sports’ list and below are tabs for in-play markets, highlights and sports on that specific day.

There’s a list of tabs at the bottom of the page including home, in-play, my bets and betslip. There’s also a ‘more’ tab, which gives you links to boosted odds, all sports and bet builders.

Their app, which is available on iOS and Android, is slick, fast and is pretty much identical to their mobile site. The MagicRed app has an average rating of 2.5/5 (6 reviews) on the Apple App Store. However, it doesn't appear to have Google Play compatibility. 

VIP programmes and loyalty rewards

MagicRed doesn’t have a VIP loyalty scheme, which can be off-putting for bettors. Four welcome bonuses appear on their site and three of them are for casino games, with the other being their £10 free bet welcome offer. This highlights their casino first focus and maybe not acknowledging how a loyalty bonus scheme would entice bettors to use them over their rivals.

Diving deeper into MagicRed

Licensing

MagicRed is regulated by the British Gambling Commission and they’re owned by AG Communications Limited, which is a casino company out of Malta.

Payment methods

MagicRed’s deposit and withdrawal options are solid. You can deposit money into your account via Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, Paysafecard, Skrill, Trustly, AstroPay, MuchBetter and bank transfer. The minimum deposit is £5 for most options, while Visa and Mastercard is £10. You cannot deposit money into your betting account with a credit card.

Their withdrawal options are the same and the minimum withdrawal is £10.

Security and fairness

MagicRed uses encryption technology and the latest firewalls to protect data. There is also a 'Contact Us' section at the bottom of the site which takes you to their contact form. They also have a live chat and email available, as well as a FAQs page.

Responsible gambling measures

MagicRed’s responsible gambling measures are at the bottom of their site. There are GamStop, Gambling Commission, BeGambleAware and GamCare links available. If you click on the responsible gambling link, it shows you the tools available, while you can also fill out a quick questionnaire to gauge your risk level for a gambling problem.

FIRST rating

4/5 stars

Payment methods

FAQs

Is MagicRed legit?

Yes, MagicRed is a legitimate company that is regulated by the British Gambling Commission. Their casino site was founded in 2014 and they made their sportsbook in 2023.

How can I contact customer support at MagicRed?

MagicRed has a live chat, email and a contact form available. Their customer service email is support@macigred.com.

How do I reset my password at MagicRed?

To change your MagicRed password, click on the menu option on the top left of the screen on mobile. Go to ‘my account’ then ‘account details’. There you will see a ‘change’ box next to your username and password.