GreatOdds is the new kid on the block in the African sports betting market. This recently launched online sportsbook is fully licensed to serve the wider African market, with players invited to play from countries like Nigeria, Ghana and all other non-restricted countries (excluding South Africa). GreatOdds offers punters a top-notch sports betting platform as well as a variety of Betgames, Casino games and virtual sports. This review takes an in-depth and honest look at their product offering to see whether GreatOdds is worth including in your betting armoury.
How To Register an Account with GreatOdds
First things first, you’ll want to know how to register an account with GreatOdds. Get started by clicking the orange ‘Join Now’ button in the top right corner of the homepage. It’s the same colour as Donald Trump, you really can’t miss it! Once you’ve provided all your details and checked your email to verify your account, click the “Log In” button in the same place to begin your adventure with GreatOdds.
GreatOdds User Experience
The GreatOdds site is an attractive platform that makes good use of a black, grey and orange colour palette. We love the simplicity of its logo which is the well-known hand gesture for “It’s all good!” as this modern branding will stand the test of time. The main menu is clear and well-spaced, providing an easy entry point and navigation through the site. The secondary sports menu running horizontally on the top of the homepage is also very useful, while Quick Links on the left side offer a more dynamic menu of today’s sports events on offer.
The overall user experience of the GreatOdds site is impressive and the pages very responsive throughout. Whether you’re betting on pre-match sports, live markets or casino games, it’s easy to know where you are within the site and where to go next. One negative is that the ‘Contact’ and ‘Help’ pages are not as easy to find as they could be. These pages are very important, especially for first-time visitors to the site, so we would have liked them to be more visible.
GreatOdds Deposit Bonus
GreatOdds offers a welcome bonus in the form of 100% risk-free bet for new customers which depends on the country your account is registered from. To find out what size bonus you qualify for, contact GreatOdds through the “Contact” button on the top left of the homepage and reach out to a customer service agent via live chat or email.
How to Claim Your Greatodds Welcome Offer
Once you have registered and verified your GreatOdds account, you can claim your GreatOdds welcome offer by completing the following steps:
- Log in to your GreatOdds account
- Click the “Deposit” button and select a payment method
- Enter the amount you wish to deposit into your GreatOdds account
- Once the funds have been credited to your account balance, reach out via email or live chat to request your welcome bonus
GreatOdds Mobile Betting
With mobile betting taking Africa by storm, we are always happy when bookies prioritise their offering for mobile platforms. We are pleased to tell you the GreatOdds mobile site is great in its simplicity and overall usability. It is almost a perfect replica of the desktop site with quick and easy access to all the different sports, live matches, scores and upcoming matches. You can access the GreatOdds mobile website here.
Does GreatOdds have a Mobile App?
There is no news yet as to whether GreatOdds will launch a mobile app. We sure hope they do, because if their desktop and mobile sites are anything to go by, the GreatOdds mobile app is likely to be a fantastic betting platform should one be released.
GreatOdds Betting Markets
GreatOdds has an acceptable amount of sports markets on offer but their sports selection is by no means extensive. You will find all the usual suspects like soccer, rugby, cricket and tennis but don’t expect to find more obscure markets like athletics, cycling or Nascar. Sports aside, there aren’t any television, entertainment or politics betting markets available either, which is a little disappointing.
GreatOdds Virtual Sports
Right now we find ourselves in the middle of a global pandemic and virtual sports can offer some welcome respite from the drought of real-life sports we all currently face. Not only does GreatOdds offer the most commonly available virtual sports such as horse racing and soccer, but they also throw tennis, basketball and dog racing into the mix. This comprehensive virtual sports offering is up to the standards of the best European bookies, so we are hugely impressed with the awesome selection they have available!
How To Place a Sports Bet with GreatOdds
The GreatOdds platform is user-friendly on both mobile devices and desktops which makes placing sports bets easy. Simply navigate through the options available using the buttons along the top of the home page (or down the left side on desktops) to find the sport you want to bet on. Once you’ve found the country/league/match you’re interested in, add a selection to your bet slip by clicking on the displayed odds. You can add more than one bet if you want to build an accumulator. If you have matched deposit funds or free bets, these will also show up in your betting slip for you to use.
Just How Great Are The Odds At GreatOdds?
So, the question you probably have is whether GreatOdds lives up to its name has good-value odds for punters? The answer is, not really. With COVID-19 putting a stop to most sports and leagues around the world, there aren’t too many matches to compare but when we put GreatOdds up against two other random bookies they had smaller odds on 70% of the 20 markets we compared.
That said, we’ve explained in previous reviews how the odds you get at any bookie is largely a reflection of where the money is coming in and that the starting price across bookies is almost the same. In other words, when you decide to place your bet is more important than which bookie you choose to bet with.
Pro Tip: As a general rule, if you like a more public team, get your money down as early as you can because the odds will likely get shorter. If you like a less popular team, rather wait for the money to come against them and their odds to get bigger before placing your bet.
GreatOdds Unique Features
GreatOdds have a number of really cool features to take your sports betting experience to the next level! Like most bookies that want to be taken seriously, GreatOdds have a Cash Out feature which allows you to close your bets early, either taking a profit or cutting your losses before the final whistle.
Another lethal weapon for punters on the GreatOdds site is the Bet Builder, where you can combine two or more betting events in a single match together to make your very own accumulator. Lastly, with live score updates and pre-match stats to inform your picks, you can always bet with the numbers behind you.
Take your sports betting up a notch with features like:
- Cash Out
- Bet Builder
- Match stats and scores
Offers & Promotions
Aside from the GreatOdds risk-free bet to welcome new customers, there are not too many other promotions available at the moment, but we expect these will pick up once the world returns to relative normality and more matches are being played. We expect daily sports and event-specific specials to be available soon.
One offer which is currently available is Go Boost, which gives punters the chance to further increase their payout on winning multiple bets with 5 or more selections. The more legs that are included, the bigger your bonus is on winning bets up to 150%!
Casino Games
In addition to their sportsbook, the GreatOdds site has an impressive selection of casino-style games which include roulette, blackjack and popular slot games like Gonzo’s Quest, Viking Voyage and Dragon Kings.
Within the GreatOdds casino games offering there are:
- 23x Roulette Games
- 14x Blackjack Games
- 128x Slots games
- 12x Card Games
Live Casino Games
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a live host or dealer to up the ante and excitement when your money is on the line. Live casino games are becoming increasingly popular and also more realistic with 3D graphics, interactive features and augmented reality. Monopoly Live is the latest of these awesome games to take the world by storm.
At GreatOdds, you can enjoy playing these casino games live:
- 21x Live Roulette Games (in various languages)
- 11x Live Blackjack Games
- 7x Live Poker Games
- Monopoly Live
GreatOdds Betgames
These fun and fast-paced games are extremely popular in South Africa and can be enjoyed on both desktops and mobile devices.
Choose to play any or all of the following Betgames:
- Lucky 5
- Lucky 7
- Dice
- Bet on Poker
- Baccarat
- Wheel of Fortune
- War of Bets
Does GreatOdds Offer E-Sports?
Yes. GreatOdds has a superb selection of e-sports markets available which include DOTA 2, League of Legends, CS:GO and Call of Duty League. There’s no better time than right now to get into e-sports and GreatOdds has you covered!
Which Deposit Methods Can I Use At GreatOdds?
GreatOdds gives punters many choices when it comes to making account deposits which keeps their options open. Funds are credited within different time frames depending on the chosen deposit method. Credit card and e-wallet deposits are credited instantly, while bank transfers can take 3-5 working days.
Banking options for depositing funds into your account include:
- Debit and credit cards (Visa and Mastercard)
- Bank transfer (EFT)
- ecoPayz
- Neteller
- Skrill
How Long Does It Take To Get My Money?
Once processed, withdrawals from your GreatOdds account can take up to five working days depending on the withdrawal method.
Responsible Gambling
To ensure customers can gamble responsibly, it is possible to set session, deposit, loss and wager limits on your GreatOdds account.
Customer Service
Get your queries resolved by contacting the GreatOdds customer support team. On the homepage, go to the top left side and click “Contact”. You can choose to reach out for help via live chat or email no matter where you are living in Africa.
GreatOdds Summary
GreatOdds provide a very solid platform thanks to its user-friendly and intuitive interface, especially on mobile. Their solid sports offering is supported by a vast selection of live and non-live casino games second to none. While the sports markets available aren’t overly impressive, features like Cash Out and Bet Builder give punters the freedom and flexibility they need for a great sports betting experience.
Also on the sports front, we are ecstatic to see such a strong Virtual Sports offering given the current situation we all find ourselves in. We would like to see more promotions being offered in future but we suspect it won’t be long before these become available. Now that you’ve got the rundown, sign up for a GreatOdds account now!