Fansbet App Review

Published: June 9, 2019
Author: Dean Carr
Last Updated: June 9, 2019
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Given the nature of the online betting industry and the saturation of an already saturated marketplace, you have to do something pretty special to shake things up and make a name for yourself, especially as companies such as 188Bet have had to cease trading due to difficulties. FansBet has done just does that, and is forging something of an enfant terrible reputation within the world of gambling, thanks to its refreshing fans-first approach. “FansBet is a one-of-a-kind betting platform, the only bookmaker in the world which creates a bond with sports fans by committing to share half of its net profits directly with supporters” their mission statement promises – but can it live up to the hype?

How to Download the Fansbet Sports Betting App

iOS and Android

Unlike several of their competitors, FansBet offer dedicated betting apps for your mobile phone. If you’re an iPhone or iPad user, it’s all straightforward stuff: simply go to the App Store on your device, search for FansBet, and click to download it – bob’s your uncle. Depending on your settings, you might need to input your password or fingerprint to verify it, but don’t worry, it is free.

For Android, it’s a little bit more complicated. Because the Google Play Store does not currently allow apps that offer real money games, you have to allow the installation of this particular app (and lots of other betting apps) from what is known as an ‘unknown source’. But don’t worry: they’re legit and trustworthy, and verify your banking details via the same security measures that their full website does. You have to turn on unknown sources in your Android phone’s security sources, and then head to the fansbet website ( https://www.fansbet.com/en/android-app ) to download it directly.

How to Use the Fansbet Sports Betting App

You can browse and get to grips with the fansbet app, simply to see if you can envisage yourself using it regularly and familiarising yourself with the layouts, or simply if you want to see what kind of odds that they offer. If you’re happy with all of that, then you can get started with betting through the app, but first you’ll need to make an account. The app offers both join and log-in options; if you’re already signed up, simply input your e-mail and password to get in, and if not you can create an account within minutes by giving them a few essential details (full name, address, etc). From there, browse the different events and markets and start putting together your bet slip

Fansbet App Features

The major selling point of Fansbet as opposed to other betting companies is its “win-win” ethos, where you know that win or lose your money is going somewhere worthwhile, rather than just lining the pockets of a chief executive. Their whole schtick (the clue’s in the name) is to try and form a genuine bond with fans, especially football fans, by their associations with with officially accredited groups, who decide the money donated back to them will be going. For example, the ever-popular Anfield Wrap website and podcast has input into where the funds towards Liverpool fans go – it can be helping buy a stake in a club, subsidise match tickets or travel costs. It’s essentially gambling as usual – you’ll win as usual if your bet comes in, but if you lose you’re safe in the knowledge that at least some of that money (they share 50% of net profits directly on fan causes) is going towards fans.

That’s by a long distance the best thing about the app and the company, and what successfully differentiates them from their competitors.. As for the technology itself, it’s fast, sleek and well-designed back-to-basics app that’s not too crammed full of information and graphics, but allows you to navigate an extensive array of sports betting markets and special offers. If you’ve used any other betting app before, you’ll intuitively get to grips with this one in no time. They offer plenty of the now-standard features of a modern betting app: in-play betting and cash-out offers.

Fansbet Welcome Offer

Fansbet don’t offer quite the same amount to new customers as many of their competitors – just up to £10 in matched free bets with your first deposit of the same amount (subject to terms and conditions). There’s also a cashback offer for your first deposit, where you can get 5% cashback from up to £20 deposits.

But they also offer reasons to stay, and – as a big part of their selling point – offer existing customers plenty, too. That includes up to 100% increased winnings on accumulators, enhanced winnings on specials, and cash bonuses for up to six places in selected horse races.

Fansbet Payment Methods

If you’re a high roller, this might not be the app for you, with withdrawal limits of £1000. If that’s fine by you though, they’ve got you covered: you can deposit via debit and credit cards Visa and Mastercard, as well as Skrill, Neteller and PaySafeCard, and you can trust in what you’re doing: they abide by the UKGC’s strict regulatory standards and all  transactions are covered by trustworthy SSL encrypted software.

Fansbet Restricted Territories

When you sign up, you state in the terms and conditions that you’re not a resident of Albania, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, China, Denmark, Dutch Caribbean, Estonia, France, Gibraltar, Hungary, Hong Kong, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, United States and its dependencies.

They also warn you to check with your local gambling laws if you reside in any of the following countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bahrain, Cambodia, Cuba, Ecuador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guyana, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lao, Libya, Malaysia, Mauretania, Mauritius, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norfolk Island (Australia), North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Zimbabwe.

Fansbet Customer Service

As well as an extensive FAQ section that should cover most enquiries, you can get in touch directly via e-mail or their live chat service which is available 24 hours a day.

Fansbet App Summary

The Fansbet app itself is well designed, intuitive and offers extensive offers and odds on a whole range of sports. With in-play offers and cash out availability, it holds up to the standard of most modern betting apps. That said, the app itself is not outstanding, but solid enough. However, the difference with Fansbet is their ethos – if you identify strongly as a football supporter and are passionate about being supported, then their pledge to put 50% of their profits directly back to fans will be something taking notice of. Fansbet are already making waves and if more and more people buy into what they’re doing, they could be a real gamechanger. Watch this space to see what’s next for a modern, creative company that thinks outside of the box.

Fansbet App Highlights

 

  • 50% of net profits given back to fans
  • In-play betting
  • Cash-out available
  • A responsive, fast-loading application on both iOS and Android
  • Aesthetically pleasing graphic design