138 App Review

138 is an Asian-based betting brand that has been making huge movements across Europe since being established in 2012. As one of Asia’s biggest bookies, 138 definitely has something to offer the UK market from their incredible range of betting markets. Combined with their hard work ethic, 138 is quickly becoming a big hit amongst UK punters and the rest of Europe. 138 have been noticed as a brand that has been leaving a mark and agreed a deal with Premier League Watford FC to become their principal betting partner until 2018.

Below is a more in-depth analysis of what you can expect to find with 138 and how it compares to other bookmakers.

How to Download the 138 App

iOS and Android

138’s mobile app is widely available for a selection of mobile devices which include iOS, Android and Windows devices. For those of you using iOS devices, you will find your 138 mobile app free to download from the Apple App Store. 138’s mobile app has only been available to download for seven months and has already earnt a 4.5-star rating. Due to Google’s right restrictions, Android users will not be able to find 138’s app on the Play Store and will have to access the download link via their mobile website. Finally, Windows users need to follow the same instructions as explained above for Android devices.

If your device does not support 138’s mobile app then head over to their mobile website where you can still enjoy all their services.

138 have provided their customers with a very simplistic layout which can seem very dated, but once you have taken a closer look you realise it contains everything you need. On the homepage, punters are greeted with current offers and promotions available alongside live events for a selection of different sports. Punters can browse through a list of 138’s available sports once selecting their ’Sports’ tab, however, 138 are yet to provide a search bar.

138 Gambling Products

Below you will find a detailed look into what 138 has to offer their customers alongside their sportsbook.

Sportsbook

138’s sportsbook has become a big hit across Europe for its incredible range of betting markets. However, you will find that 138’a selection of available sports to bet on falls short of most bookmakers with their entire collection having around 20 sports. Punters will be content with the sports available to them, as they can expect to find all the fan favourites like football, horse racing and darts, but also will come across more niche sports like MMA and Gaelic hurling. 138’s football markets are where they excel with such a huge range available to their punters, both pre-play and in-play. Players can take a punt on the Champions League Final to the Victoria FFA Cup.

Casino

138 are yet to release a separate app for their online casino, with it currently found on their sportsbook app. Despite having a sportsbook, casino and live casino all in one place 138 have managed to keep their app from getting too cluttered. For those of you who want to take a break from sports betting, 138’s online casino is perfect for you. Players can immerse themselves in each of their 400+ games which have been blessed with smooth gameplay and graphics. Players can get stuck in with all the old favourites such as blackjack and roulette or take a spin on one of their new jackpot slots.

Finding your perfect game couldn’t be easier with 138’s online casino with them providing a number of filters that can be used to narrow down games by their provider, reel, line, returns and features. On top of that, players can use the search bar to pinpoint any game on the 138 online casino.

Live Casino

For those avid online gamers who want to take a step closer to a genuine Las Vegas atmosphere, 138’s live casino will deliver. With the use of a webcam, players can’t enter lobbies with real dealers on a number of different games. 138 provides just below 50 different live games which vary from blackjack, roulette, poker and baccarat. Like when dealing with 138’s online casino, players have a search bar at hand to pinpoint their desired game.

138 Promotions

138 provides a wide selection of welcome offers for all of its services and alongside those, existing customers can find multiple bonuses to make their experience more lucrative.

New customers to 138’s sportsbook have the chance to earn a £10 bonus token if their bet loses, when they deposit and bet at least £20. New customers to their online casino can earn 50 free spins when they deposit £10. Finally, new customers to 138’s live casino can earn 25% cashback on their loses in real money.

138 App Features

An important aspect to any bookmaker is the features they offer inside their app or on their online sportsbook. Below we take a look at what features you can find when using 138’s mobile app.

In-Play Betting

A feature that is becoming a huge favourite amongst punters worldwide is in-play betting and you can expect to find a number of in-play settings markets with 138. 138 have provided an ’In-Play’ section to their app where punters can browse through all their live events in one place. Once an event has been selected, players can see live updates of the available markets.

Match Live

138 are yet to provide their customers with live streams for any of their events, but, players can find a feature known as ’Match Live’ or ’Visualization’ across other bookmakers available with 138. With this feature, players can follow selected events which are updated continuously with live graphics updates. This feature is currently available for both football and tennis.

Cash-Out

A feature all punters will hope to find in their chosen bookmakers is cash-out and you can expect to find this feature with 138. Cash-out was introduced to limit punters losses and maximise their winnings by giving them more control over their stakes and potential winnings. With cash-out players can remove their stake before an event has started, or during the event and their original stake has built up a cash prize. Punters cash-out value will only be a percentage of their original returns.

138 Customer Support

138’s customer support is one of the best services any punter can hope to find amongst any major bookmaker. All of 138’s services are available 365 days a year, 24/7.

Customers who hold an account with 138 and are signed in can use their live chat service. With live customers can exchange messages with one of 138’s helpful support operatives and find resolutions to most problems. 138 can also be contacted via email which is likely to provide the longest response times but is still available all year.

For simple queries, customers should head over to 138’s FAQ page which has answers to all of their frequently asked questions.

Final Words on the 138 App

After reviewing what 138 has to offer the UK market it is clear to see they have the potential to compete with the top bookmakers. From their countless amounts of sports betting markets to their huge range of online and live casino games, it is obvious they have something for every type of punter. A larger range of sports to bet on would definitely not go amiss, but their impressive welcome bonuses are sure to entice any punter.