TheScore Bet

After shutting down operations in the U.S. market, theScore Bet turned their attention to the Ontario sportsbook market by launching there on April 4th, 2022. The product is owned by Penn National Gaming, which is the same company that owns ESPN Bet Sportsbook. The product can be found on both IOS and Android devices, so bettors in Ontario can download it from either the App Store or Google Play Store.

If the name sounds familiar to U.S. residents, that’s because this product is an expansion of the popular sports news and scores app that is popular for most sports fans here. Since the product closed operations and now just operates in one area, the reputation of the product is rebuilding in the new area but with the promise the product has, there is a good chance the app becomes one of the most popular sportsbooks in Ontario.

In terms of the actual product, one of the best ways to describe it is user-friendly. With the clean and efficient layout that people fell in love with the scores and news updates version of the app, the product makes the sports betting experience very easy and efficient on all levels of bettors. Even if bettors are fans of less popular sports or leagues, they will likely be able to wager on it with this product since it offers such an impressive selection of betting markets.

A customer who is looking to live wager on a very specific league or a casual bettor who just wants to bet on the NHL can both enjoy the product and take advantage of the competitive odds and stable app. The variety of payment methods is not as impressive as the betting markets, but customers can still find the most commonly used methods in Canada.

Sports Betting Markets & Lines

The wagering possibilities on theScore Bet sportsbook app are truly endless. While that may seem like an exaggeration, there are 16 different sports to wager on, with multiple U.S. and international leagues within each of them. The typical sports and leagues available include the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and NCAA football and basketball, but that is just the tip of the iceberg.

Other sports that can be found include golf, tennis, soccer, motorsports, MMA and boxing, volleyball, cricket, and even e-sports, among others. Within each of the sports, there are plenty of leagues that can be found as well, like the German Bundesliga, ATP tennis tournaments, and even the Chinese Volleyball League. The list could go on for a while, but in short, if there is a sport or league a customer wants to wager on, there is a great chance they will find it on this product.

The wagering possibilities don’t end with sports either, as bettors can wager on TV/entertainment events like Eurovision 2023. In terms of other sportsbooks, this product truly stands out when it comes to variety, as they offer something that truly any type of sports fan can wager on.

Bets & Odds

Customers have no shortage of bet types when using theScore Bet sportsbook, as they offer the common bet types along with creative options that can only be found on this product. Bettors can wager on moneylines, point spreads, point totals, parlays, prop bets, futures, and teasers like they would be able to in most sportsbooks. Additionally, users can find daily boosts, which are premade bets with odds boosts, and since this product is owned by the same company as the Barstool Sportsbook, bettors can also find Barstool exclusive bets on the product.

In terms of odds, this product is highly competitive with the top sportsbooks in both the Ontario market and the general sportsbook market. We always advise price shopping, but this product can be relied on to provide up-to-date odds, especially in big leagues like the NFL or NHL.

Live Betting

Live betting is one area that sportsbooks need to place a lot of emphasis on, and it’s clear that theScore Bet sportsbook thoughtfully crafted its live betting layout. Bettors can live bet on either the mobile or web platforms and can find consistently updating odds on plenty of leagues and events.

The feature can be found at the top of the page on both platforms and once selected, bettors can toggle through all the live sports. Some examples of live sports being offered while writing this include the MLB, UEFA Champions League, multiple professional tennis tournaments, and the New Zealand Basketball League, so there is no shortage of events bettors can wager on. The ability to watch or stream events straight from the product is unavailable.

theScore Bet Payment And Withdrawal Options

It may seem like theScore Bet sportsbook’s payment options are limited, but they do offer the most popular options available in Canada. These methods include PayPal, Interac, Visa, Mastercard credit/debit, and online banking with Trustly. At the end of the day, it never hurts to have a wide range of options, but the methods that are offered on this product should be able to satisfy most bettors.

All of the methods available require a $10 minimum deposit on the app, and the product only accepts U.S. currency. When it comes to withdrawals, customers must first have their account verified using their government-issued ID. Once that process is completed, users can use PayPal, Trustly, and Interac to make at least the minimum withdrawal of $10.

With these methods, customers can expect PayPal and Interac to take about 24 hours to process. Users who are using Trustly may have to wait a bit longer for their withdrawal, as the processing time is around one to five banking days with this method.

Deposit Methods

• Visa Debit/Credit

• Interac

• Trustly

• PayPal

Withdraw Options

• PayPal

• Interac

• Trustly

Accepted Currencies

• USD

Customer Service And Support

The importance of customer service with sports betting products cannot be understated, and theScore Bet sportsbook offers multiple ways to have a question or problem answered. Customers can contact the customer support team in a number of ways, including 24/7 live chat on the app or through the hotline and email.

The plethora of options allows customers to address problems in whichever they feel comfortable. Some sportsbooks do not have all three options available, so this does set this product apart from the rest.

If customers feel as if they can find a solution to their problem or question without contacting someone, they can also check out the product's extensive FAQ page. Customers can find over 50 different articles that pertain to different questions a customer may have, and they touch on all areas like payment problems, promotions, general account info, and general sports betting info. These FAQ articles can be found on either the app or the website.

Responsible Gaming Tools

No matter how many places a sportsbook is legal and active, it is important for them to include responsible gaming tools, and theScore Bet sportsbook does a phenomenal job in this area. Players using the product are given the option to set limits on time spent on the app, the amount of money they are wagering, amount of money they can deposit, and they can also review all their transactions over the past year.

If these options do not feel like they are doing enough, customers can also set self-exclusion limits and permanently close their accounts. In terms of other options, customers can find helpful resources and hotlines for gambling problems in Ontario. The entire staff that works for the company is also trained extensively in the area so they can identify warning signs of irresponsible gambling.

Mobile Betting With theScore Bet

Using theScore Bet sportsbook app makes the entire betting experience a very easy and enjoyable experience. The user-friendly background makes navigating through the wide range of betting markets a smooth process. New sports bettors in Ontario would quickly be able to get the lay of the land and enjoy the app's simplicity while making their transition to sports betting an efficient one.

In our time with the product under a stable internet connection, we experienced very few responsiveness issues. No matter how long a given betting session was, we did not run into any crashing or freezing. At times, when clicking around to different areas on the app, we noticed a bit of lagging, but it did not happen in every betting session.

If customers enjoy the app’s non-betting version, which features news and scores, they will enjoy this product, as it has a very similar layout and background. Constantly searching for everything on a sportsbook can get frustrating, and that won’t be a problem with this product.

Downloading theScore Bet App

Residents of Ontario can download theScore Bet sportsbook from either the App Store or Google Play Store. The product does have geolocation settings, so users outside of Ontario will be unable to use the product even if they download it.

Currently, on the Google Play Store, the app has a 4.3 out of 5-star rating, and it’s listed on the store that the product has been downloaded over 100,000 times. On the App Store, the product has a 4.5 out of 5-star review.

Web Platform

Bettors who prefer to have a wide display while sports betting will be able to have an excellent experience when using the TheScore Bet web platform. The platform has a similar layout to the app and makes finding everything offered by the sportsbook very simple to find. With the platform offering a wide display, the ability to create parlays and bets is very efficient since the betslip is easily accessible no matter where on the platform the customer is.

In our time with the website under a stable internet connection, we experienced no issues regarding responsiveness. No matter how long we spent on a given betting session or how much we clicked around to different pages, the product never slowed down and showed no signs of lagging or freezing.