By James Walters

Although Planet Sport Bet is a relative newcomer to the gambling world, beginning in 2012, Planet Sport has been writing digital content since 1997. Their aim is to combine sports media with betting to help enhance your user experience. Let’s see how they’re getting on!

Key information

What is Planet Sport Bet all about?

Bonuses

I had to do quite a bit of research to see if Planet Sport Bet actually had a welcome offer for new customers, which is never a good sign. It turns out they have a bet £20 and get a £10 free bet if you use the ‘bet20get10’ code but it took me a while to find that out. It isn’t obvious on their site and there are certainly better welcome bonuses elsewhere.

Available sports

Planet Sport Bet has all the major sports covered including football, horse racing, greyhounds, tennis and cricket. However, if you’re looking for niche sports markets, you might be in the wrong place.

Their football coverage is decent and they have a huge array of markets available, while their in-play tab is also worth checking out. There are plenty of markets for different sports from football to tennis. You can also get live stats to help you make a decision on your next bet.

Unlike most major bookmakers, Planet Sport Bet does not have an esports section and while they offer a lot of markets for American sports such as NFL, you can’t combine them into a Bet Builder.

User experience and interface

Planet Sport Bet’s website looks pretty smart and it’s effective. The dark blue and white colour scheme is easy on the eye, while they draw your attention with red banners throughout the site.

The carousel at the top of the site shows off their odds boosts, free bet offers and a couple of in-play links. If, like me, you’re into horse racing, their coverage looks brilliant. It shows the price history of each runner to show whether it’s popular with punters. However, the negative of the horse racing section is the lack of markets available.

Mobile and app compatibility

Planet Sport Bet’s desktop and mobile websites are basically identical. The A-Z list of sports available is on the left on desktop, however, you have to click on the top left search bar on mobile to see the list.

It’s easy to use their football section and there are tabs at the top of the page to help you build an acca. Match result, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 goals and draw no bet are all included to help the user experience.

Their mobile app, which is available on iOS, Android and Google Play, is decent and follows the same format as their website.

The Planet Sport Bet app has an average rating of 2.9/5 (12 reviews) on the Apple App Store and 1.7/5 (6 reviews) on the Google Play Store.

Apple App Store: 1.7/5 (6 reviews)
Google Play Store: 2.9/5 (12 reviews)

VIP programmes and loyalty rewards

Planet Sport Bet claim they are a bookmaker that really is for sports fans, however, their VIP loyalty scheme doesn’t feel like it! You must place a £10 bet 10 times (at odds of evens (2.0) or higher) from Monday-Sunday to receive a £10 free bet. Spending £100 just to get a £10 free bet doesn’t strike me as a good deal!

They have other offers such as bet £20 on horse racing and get a free £5 bet but again, it’s not great. Their acca bonus of up to 50 per cent (available on multiple sports with five or more selections) is comfortably their best promotion.

Diving deeper into Planet Sport Bet

Licensing

Planet Sport Bet is regulated by the British Gambling Commission and they’re owned by Playbook Gaming Ltd.

They are also IBAS (Independent Betting Adjudication Service) approved, which boosts their reputation.

Payment methods

Planet Sport Bet has a relatively limited number of deposit and withdrawal methods. You can deposit money into your account via Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and bank payment. The minimum deposit is £5. You cannot deposit money into your betting account with a credit card. In terms of withdrawals, the same options are available.

Security and fairness

Planet Sport Bet has a ‘Contact Us' section at the bottom of their site. Their email address is available, while you can also speak to them on X, Facebook and Instagram. They also have a FAQ tab at the bottom left of the page.

Responsible gambling measures

Planet Sport Bet’s responsible gambling coverage is impressive. There is a link to information in their carousel (partnered with a picture of their ambassador and ex-Premier League footballer Robbie Savage), while there are further tabs at the bottom of the site.

Links to GamStop, Gamcare, Gamble and the Gambling Commission are available, while there is also a link to IBAS. They also offer tools such as setting deposit limits, reality checks or even account closure.

FIRST rating

3.9/5 stars

Payment methods

FAQs

Is Planet Sport Bet legit?

Yes, Planet Sport Bet is a legitimate sportsbook. It’s regulated by the British Gambling Commission and is IBAS-approved.

How can I contact customer support at Planet Sport Bet?

Planet Sport Bet’s help email is customerservice@planetsportbet.com. You can also contact them via X, Facebook and Instagram. Unfortunately, they don’t have a live chat or a phone number available.

How do I reset my password at Planet Sport Bet?

Resetting your Planet Sport Bet password is simple. Click on the account icon on the top right then scroll down to ‘Password & Personal Details’. You will find the ‘Update Password’ section at the bottom.