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• Up to $30$ with your first three deposits
• eCogra Security Seal
• App available
• 24/7 support

Brian Dekker Gambling expert

Updated: 01/26/2022

"One of the most important bookmakers in the world, with a great betting offer that bonuses our first three deposits with free bets. The best for betting on eSports."

Betway is one of the largest sportsbooks in the world. It arrived in Philippines in 2017, in the process of expanding through Latin America. That same year he arrived in countries like Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia or Ecuador after conquering Philippines, Italy, Ireland, Sweden and other European countries. It appeared back in 2006 in the United Kingdom, the birthplace of sports betting, and part of its fame is due to its uninterrupted sponsorship of West Ham United in the English Premier League since 2015.

Behind Betway is GM Gaming Limited, a company based in Malta. Although it originates from the United Kingdom, the fact of being registered in Malta allows it to enjoy a license from the MGA (the Malta Gaming Authority, the gaming regulator of this Mediterranean archipelago). This license is enough to operate in our country. Their motto “Everything is possible” reminds Philippines that anything can happen, so let's get to know this Philippines bookmaker better.

What does Betway Philippines offer us?

The sports lobby of Betway is similar to any other betting house, which undoubtedly facilitates navigation. It has a very intuitive design, with a listing of the most popular leagues on the left, above the sports it offers, and the most important events of the day or events in progress in the center. On the right, the bet slip appears, from which you can assemble combos, system bets, or teasers.

If most bookmakers in Philippines only offer bonuses on the first deposit, Betway offers $30$ in free bets for the first three deposits. In addition to this triple welcome offer, it improves combo bets and has a betting club. However, in the promotions section, offers usually appear in Philippines dollars. In any case, Betway allows betting in Philippinesan pesos through bank cards, e-wallets, transfers, or prepaid cards.

Betway offers a very complete range of sports, markets, and events; and its odds are competitive. We have the option to make cash out, but unlike other countries, Betway doesn't offer the possibility to build our combo with single match events. Support is available 24 hours, and we can contact them via chat and email. If we want to play from our smartphone or tablet, we can download the free Betway app for Android and iOS.

At the top, in addition to the Sports, Live, eSports and Virtual Sports sections, we see links to Casino, Live Casino and Vegas. In addition to placing our sports bets, Betway Philippines allows Philippines to play slots, blackjack, roulette, hold'em poker, video bingo or video poker. In the live casino, there are roulettes, blackjack or baccarat tables, the mega wheel, Andar Bahar, poker, Speedy 7, Magic Card or Rock, Paper, Scissors among other games.

Betway Welcome Bonus

Just by registering on Betway, we have the right to a 150% bonus up to $30$ in free bets with our first three deposits. So, with a first deposit of at least $5000 CLP we will receive a first free bet of $5000 CLP. With a second deposit of the same amount, we will receive another free bet of $10$. Finally, after making a minimum third deposit of $10$, Betway grants Philippines a third free bet of $15$.

To unlock the first two free bets, you have to place a bet worth $5000 CLP and $10$ for the third one. You need to play at odds of 1.5 or higher on single bets. If you make combined or system bets, one selection must meet that odds requirement. Free bets expire after 7 days, and if the market on which the bet was placed is void or cancelled, the user gets the free bet back. We can win up to $2,500$ with each free bet.

Other bonuses and promotions

In addition to the welcome bonus that allows Philippines to earn free bets with our first three deposits, Betway Philippines knows how to treat its users. There are two very interesting fixed promotions, in addition to those offered periodically for certain events. That's why it's important to check Betway's promotions page regularly. Here are their current offers:

• Enhanced Winning Combos: receive up to 60% more effective combos. Improve every combo bet you place.
• Club Apuestas Gratis: Sign up and get free bets as you place bets. It renews weekly.

sports and markets

Betway's sports listing offers around 30 categories for betting. The total number depends on each sport's season, but football, tennis, basketball, and MMA are available all year long. There are also bets on auto racing and sports with roots in the United Kingdom and Ireland, such as cricket, snooker, darts, hurling, and Gaelic football, as well as political bets on the Philippines, United Kingdom, Australia, and other European countries. Special bets on the Oscars, Emmy awards, and more are also available.

The matches of the First League are approaching 140 markets per match. It is slightly less than in competitions like the Spanish La Liga, English Premier League or Champions League, but the offer is very complete. In addition, it includes Asian handicap betting that is not offered in other countries. In any sport, the offer is more than complete. For example, in tennis matches, we can bet on the winner, correct score, handicap and over/under games, set winner, etc.

One of the features of Betway is that it has an eSports section, which also appears if we are in the sports section. You can bet on the best tournaments of Counter-Strike: GO, Dota 2, Overwatch, Valorant or Rainbow. As with any other sport, you can bet on the winner, margin of victory or winner of the map.

virtual sports

Esports should not be confused with virtual sports. In the case of Betway, we offer football, horses, greyhounds, car racing, and table tennis. For football, the chosen leagues are English, Spanish, and Italian, but not Philippinesan or any other Latin American leagues. As you know, the key to these games is to analyze the statistics of each participant to find the best bet.

Dues

Betway offers competitive odds, although as expected, it all depends on the sport or market. If we focus on football, bookies like rojabet or 1xBet outperform Betway, although in some specific matches or markets, Betway surpass these bookmakers. In most cases, the difference between odds is only a few hundredths, but they are always odds to take into account.

Live betting (live section)

Something similar happens with live betting, where Betway offers odds capable of competing with anyone. To access live events, we go to the Live section and a menu with available sports appears: football, basketball, tennis, badminton, baseball, eSports, table tennis and many more. Next to each sport, the number of matches being played is displayed. Within each sport, it is possible to filter by tournament. We can see the minute and score of each event.

Within each match, the most prominent statistics and a good variety of markets are available. We can find the usual pre-match bets, such as the winner of the match or score bets, but also typical in-play bets such as winner of the current tennis set, next goal scorer, or 1X2 for the rest of the match. Streaming service is not available, something that should be improved.

Payment methods

The Banking section contains all information related to deposits and withdrawals. You can deposit using VISA and MasterCard cards, e-Wallets Skrill, Neteller, eco or MuchBetter, bank transfer, AstroPay or PaySafeCard, two prepaid cards. The money will always be available immediately, and no commission is applied to deposits. If you have any questions, you can contact customer support.

Betway recommends using the same withdrawal method that was used for depositing. You can withdraw via VISA, Skrill, Neteller, Eco or MuchBetter. The time it takes to complete the withdrawal depends on the method used, but in most cases it will take around 24 hours. Please note that if you request it on a Friday, weekend or holiday, processing take up to 72 hours.

betway app

Although Betway's website is adapted for smartphones and tablets, it's always better to download the Betway app for a better experience. It reduces data consumption, has notifications, and the navigation is simplified. If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can find it on the App Store. If you're an Android user, go to the Mobile section on their website and you'll see the link to download the Betway app on your mobile device. You'll need to install the .apk file by enabling this option on your device.

Is it safe to bet on Betway?

Yes. Betway is one of the most important sports betting companies in the world, and part of its success is due to the creation of a completely reliable gaming environment. Betting on Betway or playing in its casino is to do it in a safe place as evidenced by the license from MGA with which it operates in Philippines and the licenses it has obtained from other gambling regulators in other countries. Also, its payment or withdrawal systems are completely secure.

Apart from its reputation, Betway displays the eCOGRA seal on its site. This seal certifies that safe and fair gaming is offered. Needless to say, gaming in Philippines is prohibited for persons under 18 years of age, so Betway utilizes tools to prevent underage gambling. Therefore, if the KYC process is not completed, you encounter difficulties in performing operations such as withdrawing funds.

Customer Support

Betway has one of the most comprehensive support services available. If you experience any issues while playing, you can immediately contact the bookmaker through the live chat and toll-free phone number 800-914-491. This phone number is specific to Philippinesan users, as other countries have their own toll-free number. You can also send an email to [email protected] or fill out the contact form. The support service is available 24 hours a day.

On the Betway Philippines website, the FAQs section could not be missing, where the most common doubts of users related to registration, deposit and fund management, etc. are answered. Unlike other countries, there are no specific Betway Philippines profiles on social networks. The closest thing is the @betway_ph Twitter account.

Betway: Opinions and conclusion

Betway is one of the world's largest betting houses, and its presence in Philippines is similar to that in other Latin American countries. It offers Philippines everything we can ask for from a betting house, although there are always aspects to improve. The odds, at times, are behind what other operators offer, perhaps with less name recognition. The live section is not the most attractive, but it is still very complete and live betting is a good draw.

Betway aims to make life easier for its bettors. That is why there is a 24/7 support service available, and they have enabled a good variety of payment methods to facilitate deposits and withdrawals. While other betting houses offer a welcome bonus, Betway Philippines rewards the first three deposits with free bets. There is no rollover, although bets need to be made to activate the free bets.

It is also worth highlighting the focus on eSports. Betway is one of the best bookies for betting on eSports, a discipline that has undergone tremendous growth in recent years and also aspires to become an Olympic sport. Thus, any player can enjoy a great betting experience on the Betway web or Betway app, whether in conventional sports or in eSports. A benchmark operator.

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