Betway

About Betway India…

Betway needs little to no introduction to most Indian bettors. The sportsbook and online casino is famous across the world. Each country (well, every major country) has its own incarnation of this top betting site. Betway India didn’t launch in 2006 when the main domain did and is a more recent release. However, this has meant that Indians have been able to get the best features straight from the off.

It is not entirely necessary, but our team a full, in-depth inspection of Betway. Two of the key things we needed to know was whether Betway was secure and how it catered to Indians. Of course, given that this is a world-famous, MGA-licensed site and has a dedicated Indian domain – it was quick work. Betway is one of the safest, most trusted, and visible betting sites in the Indian betting world.

They naturally passed most (albeit not all) of our tests with flying colours. We’re sure you know already, but if not, you’re in for a treat. Find out where the site excels for Indians and where it could do with improvement in our 100% independent Betway review.

Our Experience with Betway

As touched on, Betway is such as popular name that we already know what we were going to see. However, just to ensure that things weren’t a foregone conclusion, we subjected Betway to tests all the same. We did a little digging around Betway’s license and thoroughly checked out its game library. We also explored its sports betting options and measured them against those at rival sites. Were they competitive and fair?

We also pocked and prodded Betway’s support team, tested their payment times and more. Finally, we scrolled through hours of Ts and Cs, unlocking the small print of Betway’s promos and bonuses. The result of all this hard work is this Betway review. If you live in India and want to bet at Betway, here’s what you need to know:

Is Betway Reliable?

This was one of the things we sort of knew what we were going to find ahead of time. Betway has a famous reputation for trustworthy gameplay in most countries. Why would India be any different? As it turns out – it isn’t. There are virtually no serious complaints against the casino made by players in the sub-continent.

On top of this, Betway is naturally licensed and regulated. It holds a Malta Gaming Authority license that legally permits Betway to offer sports and casino gaming. You’ll also get to tinker with e-sports betting if you prefer. Other good online casinos and bookmakers are Dafabet and Pure Win.

Betway is globally renowned and the sponsor of the West Indies team and Mzanshi Super League cricket league. It is also known to football fans as a sponsor of the West Ham United footy team. They all trust Betway, and we do, too.

Betway is iBAS certified, and more importantly, certified by eCOGRA. This means that their casino games are RNG (random number generator) certified as fair. Moreover, this casino/sportsbook also has a UKGC license and is affiliated with GamStop and BeGambleAware. It promotes responsible gambling. Tools include deposit and wagers caps, reality checks, self-exclusion, and opt-out devices. All this is wrapped up in an SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encrypted site.

Betway’s Games

Betway is both an online casino and sportsbook. It’s been online for years, so not a new casino website. We’ll look at the sports betting options that Indians can choose from in a moment. First, though, let’s explore the casino games available at the betting site.

Betway is an interesting site for Indian players. International Betway sites may offer slot games and general casino gaming. At the Indian version of this site, casino games are removed. Well, let’s be clear, RNG casino games are removed. Live dealer casino games are very much available for you to play. In effect, Betway offers Indians access to live dealer games, but not slots, RNG table games, and instant win games. This might seem baffling, but it ensures that Betway is operating perfectly within India’s gambling laws.

After entering Betway’s casino, you’ll get to choose from genres that include roulette, Bollywood, game show, blackjack, baccarat, dice game and poker genres. You can also opt to seek out games based on their title, if you prefer, by using a generic search box. Most of the time, simply scrolling (or swiping) down the page will showcase the best games you have access to.

At Betway you can bet on cricket and many other sports. The best casino (live)games are available to play, with regular bonuses.

Live Casino

A few different casino game developers have come together to kit out Betway’s live casino with games. These include MG Live, BetGames.TV, Evolution Gaming, Pragmatic Play, and Authentic Gaming. On Air and a few others have also contributed to this library.

The big question is, what can you play? If roulette games are your forte, top titles include Live Indian Roulette and Live Cricket Roulette. Bollywood Roulette, Immersive Roulette and Lightning Roulette may also tick your boxes. Bollywood games include Live Andar Bahar, Bollywood Blackjack, Satta Matka, Teen Patti, and other Indian-centric games. Over in the game shows genre, we’d recommend Mega Wheel, Monopoly: Live, Crazy Time, Dream Catcher and Football Studio. If you fancy something simpler, you can always play Rock, Paper and Scissors for real money.

Top blackjack games at Betway’s live casino include One Blackjack, Bollywood Blackjack, Lightning Blackjack, and Free Bet Blackjack. No Commission Baccarat and Speed Baccarat are two of the most popular baccarat games. You can play Lightning Dice, 7 Up 7 Down and Sic Bo at Betway. Poker games include Casino Hold’em, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, 2 Hand Casino Hold’em, Caribbean Stud, and 3 Card Poker. Dragon Tiger, Casino War, Fan Tan are also available at this casino. As you can see, there is an abundance of live dealer titles to take advantage of.

Betway’s Sports Betting Markets

The online sportsbook is one of the primary reasons why Indians choose to sign up at Betway. It is one of the most established and leading bookies in the world. The strength of their selections shows that. Immediately after entering the bookmaker, you can choose from Quick Links. These take you straight to online cricket betting, footy, tennis, and popular basketball matches. You can also use Quick Links to find Betway Boosts, Test Matches and major (global) cricket events.

Below the Quick Links menu are a series of general selections. These include cricket, football, tennis, basketball, e-sports, hockey, baseball, UFC, golf, American football, boxing, F1 and other major options. You can also hit the “e-sports” tab to be taken to a more specific, in-depth section. This focuses on CS:Go, League of Legends, Dota 2, Rocket League and other major competitions.

Your bet slip is located away to the right of the lobby, and any off-the-cuff promotions will also be found there. These include Free Bet Club promos (which tend to heavily focus on cricket). Betway is home to live in-play bets, and you can find them listed in the middle of the lobby. Odds can be adjusted to represent the market you want to bet on. For instance, if you bet on the NFL, then American odds will suffice. Soccer and cricket work better with decimalised odds. Fractional odds are another option for some.

Betway does support early cashout options on its bets. However, you’ll need to hit the “cash out” page to learn which markets are eligible. There are also regular promos and special odds available for selected events. These short-term options are regularly plastered across the lobby so you can easily find them. Fanciful bets such as accumulators and the like are all supported.

The Odds

In terms of odds, we’ve found that Betway is right up there with the best Indian bookmakers. Of course, there’s no surprise in that. Betway’s odds are competitive and comparable. We found that over several daily events, the odds offered at Betway were marginally better and more profitable. Of course, this isn’t the case everywhere.

Lastly, we should highlight one other thing. Betway’s world-famous exchange is not accessible for Indian players. Betway operates as a top, trustworthy online sportsbook. It does an excellent job of doing that. However, it does not provide Indians with access to RNG casino games or its exchange. This has presumably been done to keep Betway within the bounds of the Indian gambling laws. This is good, in a way, as it ensures Indians that they are legally permitted to bet at the giant.

You can choose to play via your web browser on mobile devices at Betway. The casino and bookmaker uses HTML5. This means that you don’t need dedicated mobile betting apps. You can play at the site using nothing more than your tablet or phone’s browser. However, if you do want a more optimised experience, there are apps. These can be downloaded from the site or the relevant stores. Betway offers both dedicated Android and iOS betting apps.

The Bonuses at Betway

Immediately after registering at Betway as a new player, you’ll be invited to claim a sign up bonus. This is worth a 100% match deposit bonus and is valid up to ₹2,500 in total. You’ll need to deposit at least ₹200 to claim the deal. Here are the all-important terms and conditions you need to know to claim the offer.

• Minimum Deposit Limit: A minimum deposit of ₹200 is required.
• Wagering Requirements: Anything you win with bonus funds is subject to 6x wagering requirements. However, this is a Flexi Bonus, so you can cancel the bonus (and those winnings) at any time.
• Validity Rules: You must use your bonus on sports events with odds of 1.70 or higher. Being a Flexi Bonus, you do not have to claim anything you win with the bonus bet. The offer is valid up to ₹2,500 and is valid for seven days after opening your account.

The welcome bonus isn’t the only promotion that you’ll find at Betway’s casino or sportsbook. Most of the other deals are sports-related. There is little point in use trying to explain the short-term ones to you. These will likely have changed before you can visit the site. With that in mind, let’s look at the long-term promos open to you.

Betway regularly runs Free Bet Club offers. Here, you will get a free bet worth ₹500 when you spend ₹500 on multiples. Just select single line multiples including two or more selections on minimum odds of 2.00 to claim this bonus.

Betway Boosts are regularly available to Indian players, too. These see the sportsbook adjust the prices on selected cricket, football, and tennis events. If other bookmakers are offering more competitive odds on these games, don’t be surprised to see Betway do something.

More Promotions

Choose to play live casino games at Betway, and you could snap up special promos, too. For instance, play live roulette, and you could end up pocketing a ₹500 prize. The special Happy Hour promo offers ₹500 in bonus credit if you land on the zero. However, this is only between 6pm and 8pm IST from Mondays to Wednesdays. Moreover, you must opt-in to the promotion to claim the deal.

Each month, Betway will provide a Boundary Money Back Special. This competition sees you able to claim money back as a free bet. Your pre-game losses are taken into consideration. If the last ball of the cricket match is hit for a boundary, expect a return with this cricket promo. Betway also offers special deals on other cricket events.

Bet on ₹500 on pre-match results on India’s Test Matches, and you can get a free bet. Alternatively, bet on a team and win with the most runs after the first innings to claim another promo. This time, win, lose or draw, the bet will still end up in your favour. Check the You Lead You Win promo for most details on this offer or check the betting app for all details.

Banking at Betway

Indian players can find a few dedicated payment options. Some international options, such as VISA, MasterCard, bank transfers, Neteller and Skrill, are possibilities. However, these won’t be suitable for all Indian players. Therefore, we should examine some of the more India-centric banking options.

Indians can deposit using Indian rupees (INR), but you probably knew that. After all, Betway has a dedicated Indian betting site. Some of the options that work best with Indian rupees include UPI, PhonePe, Paytm, Google Pay, NetBanking, and Khelocard. Betway specifically states that they do not accept deposits made using RuPay cards.

Betway promotes responsible gambling. This means that you set your own deposit limits and don’t have to rely on those selected by the site. However, once set, you’re not going to be able to easily alter them. Expect minimum deposits to vary from ₹200 up to ₹500 (UPI), depending on the payment method. Some options may require at least ₹1,000, such as NetBanking. There are no added fees from Betway’s end.

You can use most of the options listed above to withdraw your winnings, too. However, there are some exceptions, so check the banking page. Withdrawals will typically take 2-24 hours with web wallets. Withdrawing via bank accounts can take 5-7 business days at Betway. Any withdrawals you make at Betway must be worth at least ₹1,000. There is no cap on the amount you can cash out, meaning that whatever you win is yours to withdraw. Reversing withdrawals is possible within a specific timeframe.

All withdrawals are processed after the KYC process is finished. You will need to clear this hurdle with customer support. However, as Betway adheres to India’s gambling laws, you needn’t worry about providing your ID. The entire Betway KYC process should take less than 24 hours.

Security and Regulation

As we’ve already mentioned, Betway is supremely secure. Also, this casino holds MGA and UKGC licenses is eCOGRA certified and immensely heavily regulated. Therefore it features responsible gambling tools and is affiliated with problem gambling programs. Backed by SSL encryption and IBAS certification, Indians should have no worries about Betway. There is literally less than nothing to worry about in terms of security, fair play, and safety.

Customer Service

At the top of the lobby, you’ll find a “support/help” button. Hitting that will take you to an FAQ page. This is a considerably in-depth guide, and you can use it to get answers to most questions. On that page, you’ll find a “Contact Us” tab which you can use if you want to speak to someone. Live chat should be an option for Indians, and it should be a 24/7 service.

That is the system at other Betway casinos and sportsbooks. On top of those options, there is a telephone support line (+44 808 238 9841). This is based in the UK, though, so expect to pay a toll for using it. Lastly, e-mail support (support@betway.com) is freely available to Indians if they want to use it.

Conclusion

Betway is an established brand in most major countries. It almost feels as though our in-depth analysis was fruitless. We (and many Indian players) already know that this major company is safe and secure to bet at. We were surprised by the lack of RNG casino games and an exchange. However, if this is what it takes to make Betway legal in India, we understand that.

There are other casinos and sportsbooks that can provide those options if you require them. We’ve done our due diligence, nonetheless. After all our hard work, we can safely confirm what you probably already knew. Betway is right up there with the safest, most recommended sites for Indian players.

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Betting in India (David Leary)

All articles and reviews on BettinginIndia.online are written by David. David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a specialization in Online Gaming Management. Living and working in Bangalore for almost 12 years now and in love with this country! I am originally from the UK. I have more than 15+ years of experience working at various gambling companies.

Throughout my career, i worked with renowned online casinos and sports betting platforms, gaining valuable insights into the inner workings of these industries. My in-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks, player psychology, and the latest technological advancements allows me to offer valuable perspectives and strategic guidance to both industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.

David has successfully completed an array of gambling-related courses that have shaped his understanding of the industry even further, like:

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I am playing casino games for over 20 years. At first i was mainly playing slots and later also got in to sports betting, mainly football and formula 1. My favourite slots are Raging Rhino (WMS) and Book of Dead (Play’n GO). Roulette and Blackjack are my favourite table games. Occasionally i like to play Jackpot Slots.

I have published numerous articles on various aspects of online gambling, casinos, and sports betting. My writings provide invaluable insights into topics such as strategic gameplay, risk management, odds analysis, and responsible gambling practices.

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