SBK

In 2019, the SBK sportsbook app was launched by Smarkets in the United Kingdom. Only a year later, the app found its way to the United States and was launched in Colorado and Indiana. The app's entire premise is to stand out from other sportsbooks by offering the best odds on the market without taking a built-in sportsbook margin.

Right now, when new customers sign up and make their first wager of $25 on a bet with -200 odds or greater, they are eligible for $100 in free bets. Bettors in both Indiana and Colorado have 90 days to use those free bets before they expire.

SBK US - Review

When looking for a sportsbook that does not follow the industry standard, customers in Colorado and Indiana can set their sites on the SBK Sportsbook app. In 2019, a company by the name of Smarkets launched the sportsbook in the United Kingdom, and a year later, it was made available in the U.S. Bettors can now find the app in the App Store and Google Play Store, but for the time being, it is only limited to the states listed above.

What makes this product different is the ultra-competitive odds they release in all markets. They are able to give bettors such good prices because they do not take the usual built-in sportsbook margin that all other sportsbooks have. Customers can even compare odds with these top shops on the market to see the comparison in the price offered for any event.

This product is impressively still able to keep things simple and straightforward even when offering a lot of new features that are exclusive to the app, like the “Tips” function that allows customers to follow other bettors on hot streaks or see how their friends are betting.

Despite having these groundbreaking concepts, the overall reputation of this product has not been fully developed due to the limited states it is available in. Aside from the odds, the simplicity of the layout, and the solid range of payment methods, this product could flourish when expanded into more states.

Sports Betting Markets & Lines

There is a very good chance that if you want to be on a very specific sport or league, you can do it on the SBK sportsbook app. In total, there are 18 different sports that can be wagered on, and they range from basketball or baseball all the way to snooker and greyhound racing. Popular US sports and leagues like the MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, and both college football and basketball can all easily be found and bet on.

Bettors can also wager on handball, rugby, MMA, table tennis, ESports, darts, and cricket, just to name a few. Within each sport, customers can also find a mix of U.S and international leagues they can bet on for example, there are 11 basketball leagues that can be bet on both before the game and live.

Even if sports aren’t what a customer is looking for, that’s fine because users also have the option to wager on politics and entertainment-related categories. At the end of the day, customers have the possibility to place a bet on the Chicago White Sox moneyline while also betting on who the next James Bond is going to be.

Bets & Odds

The entire basis of the SBK sportsbook app is centered around giving customers the best odds on the market. There is no built-in sportsbook margin on the app, which is almost impossible to find in the crowded market. By not taking these margins, the lines for any and all sports are generally better on the app. Bettors even have the option to see the odds that other sportsbooks are offering compared to the ones they are getting on the product.

When betting on these highly-competitive odds, customers can wager on moneylines, point spreads, point totals, and parlays, among other popular betting options. Users also have the option to use the “Parlay Picker” tool and let the app give them suggestions on what to wager on.

Live Betting

Now that a large majority of sportsbooks offer live betting, it has become harder for products to stand out in that area. The SBK sportsbook seems to have figured it out, though, as their extensive live betting section features an incredibly wide range of sports and leagues with only the most competitive live odds for each event.

By going to the “Live” tab, customers can immediately find and browse for whichever event they may be looking for. Customers also have the option to live stream horse races straight from the app as well. Right now, only horse racing is available to stream, but having the ability to wager on and watch it from the app is not commonly found in the sportsbook app market.

SBK Sportsbook Payment And Withdrawal Options

Like a lot of other things in this product, the payment options give the customer a wide range to choose from, making the deposit/withdrawal process efficient and easy. This product offers common options like online banking and debit/credit card options while also giving the choice to select two different E-Wallet options in PayPal and Skrill. Users also have the choice to do a wire transfer, but that requires a minimum of a $100 deposit.

Aside from PayPal, which is a $20 minimum deposit and withdrawal, all other payment options have a $10 minimum. When it comes to withdrawals, the average time for the process to be completed is usually one to three business days. If Visa debit/credit card is the customer's preferred method though, the withdrawal process can be completed in 30 minutes.

If the user is in Colorado or Indiana, the only accepted currency is USD, but the app does accept Euros for customers in the United Kingdom. Users in the UK also have the option to use Trustly and Neteller for payments, along with the other methods that are already offered in the U.S.

Deposit Methods

• Online banking

• Visa

• Skrill

• PayPal

• Bank Transfer

• Trustly

• Neteller

Withdraw Options

• Visa

• Online banking

• Mastercard

• Skrill

• PayPal

• Neteller

• Bank Transfer

• Trustly

Accepted Currencies

• USD

• Euros

Customer Service And Support

Normally sportsbooks offer a variation of customer support options that include a phone number, an email, and a live chat option. The SBK sportsbooks offer a phone number and email, but instead of a live chat option, customers can message them on Twitter.

None of the options are available for 24/7 support; however, it is likely the customer will get a timely response no matter which option they decide to use. If using social media to contact customer service, it could take over an hour to receive a response, and if using email, it could take four to eight hours to receive a response.

If users do not feel the need to wait for an answer, they can also try to use the FAQ section, which features ten different categories to choose from, all of which include a plethora of questions on the topic. Whether looking for information on promotions, payments, or account concerns, bettors can find it all on the FAQ page.

Responsible Gaming Tools

Even the most creative of sportsbooks need to ensure they include responsible gambling tools for their customers and the SBK Sportsbook does offer a wide arrange of options that can help bettors stay in control of their betting. Setting limits is one of the few ways customers can manage their gambling activity, and within the app, users can set loss and deposit limits under the “My Limits” tab on the account page.

If limits are not enough, users can also take a break from gambling entirely and set up a self-exclusion period that has a minimum of six months. Aside from these options, this product also provides a phone number and website for gambling support agencies depending on where the customer is currently located.

Mobile Betting With SBK Sportsbook

When offering some of the best odds on the market, you want to make sure they are easy to access and find as well, and with the SBK Sportsbook, users can take advantage of the simple-to-use app that allows for an efficient betting experience. The overall layout and design make finding a specific sporting event or function very easy for the customers.

Aside from the simple design, we also experienced no problems with glitching or responsiveness when using the app under a stable internet connection. With all the functions available to use on the app, we did not experience any example of the product slowing down or crashing when trying to jump around to different features and events.

The amount of features offered on the product also makes it usable and noteworthy for casual bettors who like to do it with their friends or the sharps. The “Tips” section can allow bettors to see what other people are betting on or if their friends are riding a hot or cold streak, and the “Parlay Picker” section can give bettors some suggestions on bets to make.

Downloading The SBK App

When looking to download the SBK sportsbook, customers can search for and download it on the App Store or Google Play Store. In order to fully create an account and begin playing, bettors must be within either Colorado or Indiana to do so.

Currently, on the App Store, the product has been rated 34 times and has a 3.8 out of 5-star rating. On the Google Play Store, this app has over 765 reviews that have led to a 3.4 out of 5-star rating.

Web Platform

One thing that is missing from this product completely is a website platform to use the sportsbook on. Right now, customers can only access the SBK sportsbook through its app version on either Android or IOS devices.

Many of the top sportsbooks like to provide a web version of their product to give customers who prefer a wider layout an alternative to use over the app. It seems as if this sportsbook has no plans to expand into a web platform anytime soon.