Review of Parimatch sportsbook – online sport betting
Gambling is still a very young area of business on the territory of post-Soviet countries. Of course the local sportsbooks still cannot compete with William Hill, Lardbrokes, Pinnacle and other leading bookies. Nevertheless there are sportsbooks that have already obtained some experience, big clients` base and have appropriate reliability level. Among the giants of betting industry within the territory of post-Soviet countries stand out against others such books as Marathon, Leon, and Parimatch.
Parimatch started accepting bets in 1994 and has been operating more than 20 years. First Parimatch sportsbook accepted bets via land-based betting shops. The first office was opened in Kiev, and then the network began rapid expanding. Now there are Parimatch offices in Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus.
With the development of the Internet and the increase of online betting popularity Parimatch introduced their own website at www.pari-match.com. They several times changed their address and now locate at www.pari-matchbk7.com. Today Parimatch successfully operates both on the Internet and via betting shops. They maintain 350 offices in 6 different countries.
Among the Eastern European bookmakers Parimatch online is one of the customer base leaders. Punters can experience convenience of betting at Parimatch. The bookie provides safe betting with quick and secure payouts. SBR has no negative Parimatch reviews.
Site
In 2012, Parimatch betting updated website. Sometimes the company takes prophylactic measures in connection with the activities of hackers on the website, so even mirrors, such as www.parimatch.ru, do not work. In such cases Parimatch online site can freeze for some seconds, and payouts can be delayed.
The interface is pretty simple and intuitive, especially for the newcomers. The site has high-quality statistics centre, and also has the capability of viewing live streaming, if you have positive account balance. Parimatch sportsbook has several language versions, including Russian, English and Greek. The website is also mobile-friendly and has various betting tools.
They have recently launched a new betting section called Virtual Match. It is a new wave in sports betting industry. Virtual Match is sort of a virtual logic gaming simulator, which is the betting platform.
Registration on the website will not cause you any difficulties. The only thing you need to pay attention at is the correct filling of all lines. After completing of the form you will not be able to edit personal details and withdraw funds. The bookie verifies customer`s data and blocks withdrawing if any noncompliance appear.
Customer Support
Support team of Parimatch bookie is very skillful and helpful. Their polite managers provide consultations and are ready to help customers 24 hours a day. You can use email support@parimatch.com or call over the phone to contact the support. You may contact them using online chat either. The support team speaks Russian and English. They will also do their best to answer in Greek if any queries appear. In general, the customer support operates consistently and quickly, without significant delays.
Deposit and withdrawal methods, payout times
The lion’s share of Parimatch customer base consists of players from Ukraine, Russia and other former Soviet Union countries. Therefore, the bookmaker covers all the most popular ways of depositing/withdrawing funds within that territorial region.
Every player can use such payment systems as Webmoney, Skrill (Moneybookers), QIWI, Bank cards Visa/Mastercard, electronic money Coin.Ru, Yandex.Money and Neteller, MegaFon, MTS, and electronic terminals. Parimatch allows funding account in rubles, dollars, euros, hryvnas and other major currencies. The minimum bet is 3 hryvnas or 50 cents.
Betting coverage and odds
Sports line of Parimatch bookmaker is wide and contains sports, which are popular in Eastern Europe. The maximum focus of Parimatch online sport betting is made on football and basketball. The game line offered on basketball is one of the best on the local market and can challenge the world leading sportsbooks.
The bookie covers both major sports and some marginal. All in all Parimatch provides more than 20 types of sports. Except for above mentioned you can wager on tennis, hockey, American football, baseball, martial arts, E-Sports, cricket, rugby, volleyball, beach volleyball, etc. Non-sporting events are provided too. There are available wagers on Lotto, political and cultural events.
The biggest number of markets is provided on football. Parimatch online betting covers popular European leagues (La Liga, EPL, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Champions League), international tournaments (World Cup, Copa Libertadores), various American Asian and even African championships. You can wager on match result, double chance, handicap, Asian handicap, individual and team total, correct score, goalscorer, halftime/ fulltime and so on.
Mobile betting and promotions
Parimatch is mobile-friendly. Customers can take advantage of playing at this sportsbook using iOS and Android devices. Mobile version is functional and corresponds to the official site.
Parimatch sportsbook has big number of promotions. The sportsbook provides welcome bonus, loyalty program, cashout and various promotions on top events. For instance customers can earn $1000 for each correct event predicted in Champions League match.
New customers can additionally get $10. Sign in and deposit at least 10 US dollars and you will get $10. This bonus requires 10 times rollover with 1.5 minimum odds.
Reliability
Parimatch has proved to be a reliable sportsbook. The bookie has no complaints in SBR, though it is ranked only D+. Parimatch is aimed at Eastern Europe. Nevertheless they provide their services worldwide. The bookie has high odds on basketball match and can boast of big number betting options.