Summary
NordicBet focus on Scandinavian and Nordic territories, with the site available in Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Norwegian as well as English.
There are many things to like about NordicBet.com, especially now that they have added new features to the site which means you can quickly find the bet you’re looking for and customize the website for yourself. The site has a nice bright colour scheme and takes an unusual but refreshing approach to the way that markets and odds are presented. The odds really are the star attraction with this operator, with tight lines being made available for whatever sport and market you like to bet on. Their In-Play area needs a little work technically but has the makings of something which can rival the industry leaders as far as live betting is concerned.
The heavy use of flash does mean that the site can be slow to load in places, while the limited number of sports will be a turn-off to some customers. In addition, while NordicBet have a generous new customer bonus available, this is restricted to those in Sweden, Denmark and Norway, something which will alienate the overseas punter. The bet slip functionality works nicely and placing a bet is as smooth a process as anywhere else. A bookmaker well worth checking out if you like betting on soccer, ice hockey or handball!
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New Customer Offer
NordicBet has teamed up with Moneybookers, the #1 gaming wallet in UK and Europe, to bring you a special offer. When you open a new account with Moneybookers and make your first deposit you will get a 30% bonus, up to €20.
Wagering requirement
To make the most of this offer, deposit €60 into your new Moneybookers account. That way, you will automatically get a free €20 on top, thus giving you €80 to play with at NordicBet. All you need is an e-mail address to open a new account and some money to deposit.
Background
No fancy strapline from these guys, who quite simply offer “Poker, Odds, Casino”. NordicBet’s official address is in Douglas, Isle of Man although they are licensed by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta.
Don’t let this mislead you though; this is a company which are all about targeting the Scandinavian and Nordic territories, with the site available in Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Norwegian as well as English.
It’s hard to glean much more information about them, other than NordicBet is the trading name of Norinvest Ltd, companies wholly owned by Nordic Gaming Group Ltd in Malta. Their poker room is on the Microgaming network, while their casino software is courtesy of Net Entertainment.
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Odds and Markets
As you might expect with a bookmaker catering for Danes and Swedes, the odds are very tight, with customers from that region demanding low margins.
By my reckoning, NordicBet bet the Champions League at around 105%, regularly taking a position on one of the favourites which reflects that they have some decent traders on board. The same applies to tennis, basketball and ice hockey, while there is a strong service for bandy and trotting which are traditionally associated with Scandinavian and Nordic regions.
However, NordicBet do spread themselves a bit thin with their sports coverage. Football is clearly their biggest driver and appears to account for over 50% of sports betting business. Aside from this and the sports mentioned above, there’s not a lot else, with golf and winter sports getting some token markets. They do have a tremendous offering for the top soccer games though, with anything between 22 and 60 pre-match propositions for the big Champions League matches.
Website
The NordicBet website has undergone something of a facelift which means that the homepage looks completely different. The fact that you can customise the homepage means it can change even more, while the real piece de resistance is now the ‘Bet Search’ Unit where customers can search for their bet within the depths of the website. It’s suggestive search which means that you don’t even have to type the full team or player name. Sports betting is split into ‘Sports’ and ‘Livebet’ sections which are pretty self-explanatory. In a left-hand menu, you can see how many markets are available for each sport.
Clicking on a sport in the left-hand menu and then an event type reveals plenty of structure, with a list of Champions League football matches set out in a coupon format. You can either select a match and view all the markets or take the alternative option of viewing the same market for a number of different games (note – markets with several betting options will take time to load). The Live Bet section is very interesting, with the list of upcoming events neatly listed in a left-hand margin and the latest event having several In-Play markets to select from at any one time.
Customer Service
Phone support is open Monday - Friday between 08:00-19:00 and Saturday - Sunday 11:00-17:00 (CET).
If you have any questions, please e-mail NordicBet directly at support@nordicbet.com. They offer first-class support around the clock and aim to answer all e-mails within 15 minutes with our 24 hour Scandinavian and English speaking staff.
There is also a live chat facility, where an operator will get back to you right away.
Customer Service Email
support@ nordicbet.com
Customer Service Telephone Number
00356 2132 3638
Sign up offer
To make the most of this offer, deposit €60 into your new Moneybookers account. That way, you will automatically get a free €20 on top, thus giving you €80 to play with at NordicBet. All you need is an e-mail address to open a new account and some money to deposit.
Promotions
30% Loyalty Bonus at NordicBet Poker
Did you know that all players can receive a 30% Loyalty Bonus? The bonus will be added to your poker account every Monday, provided you have reached a minimum of $50 in rake* the week before. Simply click on the bank tab in the poker client to see your rake status. The bonus is in addition to all other promotions.