RaceBets International Gaming Reviews 104

Instantly limited to SP (starting price) odds. Also limited maximum stake with no warning or explanation whatsoever. Stay away.

When I signed up the sent me an email saying: (quote) "we want to be the first port of call for horse racing enthusiasts who want to place a bet". The following day they send me an email saying that my account is nor eligible for fixed price odds.

This is absolutely the last port of call for horse racing enthusiasts - go to one on the bigger bookmakers who care about their customers

I'd just like to echo the sentiments of others on here. Deposited £50, race won then account restricted. Online chat very unhelpful.
In order to withdraw bonus money I have to place £250 worth of bets (pretty standard) but they started by restricting the amount I could bet to £19.59 and after 6 bets they've reduced to £9.59. They're trying to make it impossible for me to withdraw the bonus and again, they've refused to give me an explanation.

They've also blocked me on Twitter too. Awful company. Surprised they can do what they do.

Six one pound bets, different horses and different meetings and they all lost. Result SP only and limited stakes. That's the truth and this company is legal robbery. Stay away!!!!!

these cowboys should not have a licence after one or bets will limit you to sp bets only and take all bonuses away from your account.

Within two race bets of mine, winning one and losing the other, I received an email titled 'Account not eligible for fixed odds'. The email goes on further to say even if I place bets with starting price odds the stake amount is also restricted!
JOKE of a company.
Do not use!

placed one bet of £25 at the Cheltenham Festival and they refuse to take any more bets. Ridiculous company.

Should have their license took away, what is the point of a bookmaker that won't take a bet.

This company is as useful as a chocolate teapot. Don't go near them.

Honestly the worst betting site i have ever used

Like the user above i deposited once. I had £50 on a 7/4 winner (25p R4) and was told i could no longer bet on fixed odds. After one bet???

I thought well stuff this i will put everything on the next race and close the account. This wasnt possible as they had placed a stake limit of 19.33 on my account.

So i was forced to withdraw my 26 pounds profit. At this point they decided they needed documents. Strange as every other betting site hasnt needed documents to verify my identity

Honestly the rudest and least helpful staff you could wish to deal with. All in all a horrible site which in my view is falsely advertising winners as how can someone win 14,000 when you cant bet more than 19.33 on a race after being reduced after one bet

It's definitely a specialist site. You can only bet on horse racing (no other sports or casino games, which some people might find a bit limiting), but that suits me as it's all I bet on.

They seem to cover racing all over the world, even in places like south america and asia. i only bet on uk races with them though as they have best odds guaranteed on them.

I had no problem claiming the 50 quid bonus and the wagering requirements seemed pretty reasonable. Looking on Oddschecker, their prices are almost always competitive and sometimes they are offering the best price. My computer is a bit old, so I'm glad their site does not use flash. This has been a problem for me on some other betting sites.

I would recommend it and I'm going to keep betting with them, but as i said I'm only into racing. You will need to go elsewhere if you want to bet on other sports.

I joined the site and got the £50 sign up bonus. After 4 bets in 4 days for a total of £131 I had been lucky and had £174 returned (a 33-1 EW 2nd place and an evens winner). I then received an email telling me I could no longer place bets on fixed odds, only on SP. I have no idea why as I do not place large bets and do not win overall.
I do not like betting on unknown SP odds so withdrew all funds, forfeiting my bonus in the process.
Avoid this site because you will only be allowed to stay if you lose!

Company makes offers that they have no intention of supplying.

Restrictions placed very quickly with no redress.

Only want customers that will lose and are one to avoid at all costs.

No discussion allowed with customer advisors.

Only the "needy and greedy" should use.

I am surprised that the GC have allowed this company to operate with UK customers.

In over 45 years this is without a doubt the worst company that I have opened an account with