Formally known as Surrey Racing, Skybet is the sports booking arm of the BSkyB Group plc, a leading digital broadcaster that is behind the Sky Sports channels. The aim of the BSkyB Group for operating Skybet is to heighten the value of entertainment for their television viewers, their company's motto being "It matters more when there is money on it." It is a leader in the sports booking business, but it has yet to reach the level of the likes of William Hill and Ladbrokes.

Types of Bets Taken

Since Skybet is related to the Sky Sports channels, any sports event covered by Sky Sports is available for sports betting at Skybet. The list of sporting events that can be wagered on in Skybet are:

Bets can also be made on non-sporting events like politics, television specials, music and other novelty events.

Punters can make their wagers in Skybet by going to its physical offices, through its sports booking website, through WAP and through its interactive TV facility, although the latter is available only in the United Kingdom and Ireland . Prices are updated immediately.

The Skybet sports booking website is rather helpful, with accessibility features for those who are visually or mobility impaired. However, navigating the sports booking website can be confusing at times and it loads slowly during peak hours.

Skybet does not accept wagers made by US citizens or residents of the US territories.

Bonus Listing

Punters who open new accounts with Skybet and who make an initial deposit of £20 can avail of a signup bonus of £20. However, this bonus will be made available only after making wagers worth at least £100. Skybet also offers cash back opportunities and other promotions for their registered and loyal customers. Skybet also has the Happy Hour feature, where punters who make wagers on the designated Happy Hour have the chance to win around £50 worth of prizes.

Security and Customer Service

Opening an account at Skybet is easy, and the company maintains the security and confidentiality of the personal data entered by clients in their sports betting website. Customer service is available 24 hours a day through their call center hotline, through emails and through regular mail.

Payment Methods

Major credit cards like Visa and MasterCard are accepted in making sports betting and payment transactions with Skybet. Wire transfers and check payments are also accepted. The minimum deposit required is £10 and the minimum bet 5p. The maximum bet that can be made depends on the sporting event, although it is usually pegged at £1,000. Higher betting limits can be requested through Skybet's call center service.

Skybet has both English and Chinese language supports. Wagers can be made using Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Hong Kong Dollars, Singapore Dollars, UK Sterling, and US Dollars.