Otobet Casino Review

Who are Otobet?

Otobet is owned by Repus Apud whose mission is “to provide customers with entertainment at the highest level, while maintaining high confidentiality and security standards”. Who exactly can argue with that kind of laudable ambition?

Founded in 1984, the firm now comprises affiliated companies in 17 countries worldwide. Much of the company’s energies and focus is on the gaming machine market, exporting high-tech gaming equipment to more than 40 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia. The company website also boasts of “the most modern IT technologies” which are obviously superior to modern IT technologies.

Although Repus Apud’s games, slots and VLTs (or FOBTs if you prefer that acronym) have sustained and grown the business to a staff of over 2,000, the company are no slouches in the online gaming market either. They offer a complete gaming solution that has seen the company become one of the world’s largest operators of online casinos. The site operates its gambling licence from the much-maligned offshore gambling haven of Costa Rica.

Money, Money, Money

As Otobet is not specifically aimed at the UK market (which a Costa Rican licence does not allow) its headline offers and prices are in Euros, but in a world of online money transfers and banking this isn’t necessarily a deal-breaker.

As most UK players already know, now that the pound and the euro have reached a near 1:1 parity, exchange rate calculations are a doddle. One of the real benefits to the UK of Brexit has been that it makes it far easier to work out the value of your winnings when gambling on international gambling sites – take that remoaners!

In terms of actually paying for your bet, the options are staggering. Otobet accepts payments using a safe SSL encryption technology which includes Skrill, TrustPay, Ukash, Moneta.ru, Yandex, WebMoney, Dotpay, Transferuj.pl and Neteller.

First Deposit and Bonuses

Upon first sign-up to Otobet you will receive a 100% cash match up to the value of $175. This means that if you sign up and deposit the full $175 into your account, Otobet will instantly give you $350. It’s a very healthy sign-up incentive, but just in case you’re thinking of placing that bonus money on a dead cert or hedge-betting, then don’t bother; Otobet requires that you rollover your initial sign-up by 8/1 before you collect. Further, the rollover must be through sports betting and not in the online casino.

Otobet also offer a loyalty bonus of $125 with the same conditions as above for your second money deposit. Perhaps their best bonus offer is the reload bonus of 110% – to be activated at a time of your discretion – up to a value of $250. On sports betting the site also offers incentives on multiple bets which they refer to as AKOs.

Three or 4 selections offers an extra 5% to your win, 5 or 6 events is 10% and so on up to a maximum of 10 events at 20%. This makes Otobet’s promotions among the best on offer online.

Sports Betting

By now it should be clear that one of the key markets for Otobet is in sports betting. In this regard they cover a huge variety of markets and sports right across the globe. Soccer, tennis, basketball, golf and so much more are covered in the sports section of Otobet’s comprehensive sports gambling site. There are some interesting quirks to the site, as upon first inspection Otobet only allows betting on the lower leagues of Scottish football and not the SPL. Only after much searching does the Scottish Premier League become available. Whether this is a glitch or a design feature of the site to conceal leagues when there are no current markets available is unclear.

Live Sports is the section which deals with the games and matches currently in play and is incredibly easy to use. If you wish to bet and get returns quickly this is a great option. It’s possible to build doubles, trebles and accumulators with just a few clicks of the mouse. The potential returns are calculated instantly for each individual bet so you know exactly how much your potential winnings are before you stake your bet.

Slots and Casino

While we’ve made much of the online offers and sports betting available at Otobet, the site offers a range of video slots and casinos as well. Otobet have chosen to go down the tie-ins route with the great bulk of their slots titles. Games at Otobet include Moulin Rouge, Pirates of The Caribbean, The Hobbit and France Euro 2016. Most of these slots take the familiar 3x5 format and have high resolution images and animations on winning lines.

Euro 2016 is an exception with a simplified 3x3 format and cartoon-like graphics which makes it no less fun. Sometimes simplicity is the best option.

The casino side of the business offers two options, the regular casino which is similar in format to much of their competitors, or the live casino option which offers video-link to a casino in either Las Vegas, Monaco, Atlanta or Ha Tien. There is no doubt that this is the closest thing to a real casino experience you can have at home. The game selection includes roulette, baccarat, keno, lottery and blackjack.

Binary Options

Otobet also offers its members the chance to stake on the stock market in “binary options” – a type of win or lose stock option. For those who take an interest in this sector there is also a $50 sign up offer for binary. If you think the next war in the Middle East is imminent or that the next US President will be an internet meme then betting on a drop in stock markets could be a sure thing. Winning feels good man.

In Conclusion

Otobet is a betting site short on gimmicks but strong on promotions, bonuses and sports betting. Sports is the primary focus of the business and for those who enjoy punting on live games the options are huge, with an easy to use interface and instant calculations on returns. The bonus features are tempting and if you like odds of 8/1 or longer you can double your potential returns simply for signing up.

The slightly limited selection of slots games at Otobet is tempered by the live casino feature which brings you as close to the casino experience you can achieve while remaining at home. If you like to gamble for fun or the social aspect alone, this site probably isn’t for you, but for the more serious gambler with good knowledge and a keen eye for a winner, Otobet is the place to be.