Sporting Index bookmaker review
- Bet 10
- Get 20
- Great for expert sports bettors
- Long-standing respected brand
- Spread betting availability
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By Simon Head
One of the most respected names in spread betting also offers fixed-odds sports betting and their comprehensive range of markets and smart website ensures they have one of the better sports betting sites on the market.
Key information
| Welcome bonus | Place a fixed-odds bet at minimum odds of 1/2 and get 2 x free £10 fixed-odds bets |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Licence | UK Gambling Commission |
| Sports offered | American football, baseball, basketball, cricket, cycling, darts, esports, football, golf, greyhounds, horse racing, ice hockey, motor racing, rugby league, rugby union, snooker, table tennis, tennis, virtual sports, volleyball |
| Payout time | Typically 3-5 working days |
| Minimum withdrawals | £10 |
| Customer support options | Email, telephone, live chat |
| Owner | Sporting Index Ltd |
| Banking options | Debit card, bank transfer, Apple Pay |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| FIRST rating | 4.4/5 stars |
What are Sporting Index all about?
Bonuses
Sporting Index only offered two bonuses, one for new fixed-odds customers and one for spread betting customers. The ‘Bet £10, Get £20’ offer is decent enough to get you started and is a reasonably competitive welcome bonus in the market.
Available sports
Sporting Index offers a strong slate of sports to bet on but is somewhat lacking when it comes to some of the niche sports you’ll find elsewhere. That’s likely due to the site being born and bred in the UK and never really needing to tap into markets like Nordic sports or Scandinavian favourites like trotting and bandy. If you’re keen to bet on those, you’ll need to look elsewhere. But for most of the mainstream stuff, you’ll be well-catered for here.
User experience and interface
We really like the navy blue colourway of the Sporting Index site. It’s a little different from most other sites out there, without being in your face and garish. The layout is packed with information, which is just fine if you’re an experienced bettor, but may be a touch daunting for newbies. Throw in the fact that the site also includes bet spreads as well as fixed-odds markets and it means your screen can look like a sea of numbers at times.
Mobile and app compatibility
The app offers a solid alternative to the desktop website. While the app can look a little crowded for less experienced bettors, we found it was much easier to toggle between bet spreads and fixed-odds on the app. Making that a real benefit for those who want to steer clear of the spread betting aspect of Sporting Index’s site/app. The app has received solid, if unspectacular reviews on Google Play, but much better ones on Apple’s App Store.
App Store: 4.5/5 stars (185 ratings)
Google Play: 3.5/5 stars (81 reviews)
VIP programmes and loyalty rewards
Pros & Cons of Sporting Index
| Pros | Cons |
| Great option for expert sports bettors | Spread betting is not for everyone and is much riskier than fixed-odds betting |
| Long-standing, respected sports betting brand | Site can be a bit daunting and number-heavy for newcomers to sports betting |
| Experienced bettors may enjoy dabbling in a little spread betting to freshen up their betting | Customer support required to set up responsible gambling tools |
| Smart user interface with tonnes of information | |
| Decent live streaming options |
Diving deeper into Sporting Index
Licensing
Sporting Index is licensed in the UK by the UK Gambling Commission for its fixed-odds betting product. For its spread betting, it’s authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Payment methods
Sporting Index accepts debit cards, bank transfers and for those who want to pay offline, they’ll even accept old-school bank cheques. Contact their customer support team for more information if you wish to use that method.
Security and fairness
Sporting Index’s website and app is protected with 128-bit SSL technology to encrypt your personal information for transfer over the internet.
Responsible gambling measures
Sporting Index offers a host of responsible gambling resources via its safer gambling page. These include deposit limits, timeouts, self-exclusions and product blocks. However, unlike most other sites we’ve reviewed, you cannot set these up on the site yourself. Instead, you are required to contact Sporting Index’s customer support team to set up individual responsible gambling tools.
FIRST rating
4.4/5 stars
Payment methods available at Sporting Index
| Payment method | Available on deposits | Minimum deposit | Available on withdrawals | Minimum withdrawal | Withdrawal time |
| Visa | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 3-5 working days |
| Mastercard | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 3-5 working days |
| Apple Pay | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 3-5 working days |
Sporting Index FAQs
Is Sporting Index legit?
Definitely. Sporting Index is one of the leading sports betting operators in the UK and has been running since the dot-com boom of the early 2000s. They’re regulated for both fixed-odds betting and spread betting through the Gambling Commission and Financial Conduct Authority, respectively.
How can I contact customer support at Sporting Index?
To get in touch with customer support at Sporting Index, tap the three dots in the bottom right of the app, then select 'contact us' to access the different contact options available. On the desktop website, a button to access the live chat function is in the bottom right corner of the screen. Alternatively, scroll to the bottom of the menu on the left side of the screen, where you’ll find a 'contact us' link.
How do I reset my password at Sporting Index?
To reset your Sporting Index password, click/tap 'my account' then select edit security details. Follow the prompts to set a new password for your account.
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