Popular online bookmakers for betting. The best bookmakers

1 place

BETCITY– the office was founded in 2003, and is actively developing after legalizing its activities and joining the Center for Information and Accounting Services in 2017. Our own analytical department analyzes the line qualitatively and deeply, which results in the opportunity to bet on almost any sport and competition. The list is very detailed, it stands out from the rest with a huge offer on statistics, athletes’ performance (in team events) and combined bets. In addition, there are many unique markets that are not represented in other bookmakers.

The average margin level is around 5-7%. If these are popular championships, then it is very low - about 3%, which is extremely rare. Moreover, if some outcome is not in demand, the margin on it is not increased, as most bookmakers do. In this regard, the odds are very pleasant, especially for TOP events. Usually it’s the other way around, but here the company is very pleasing.

Live stands out with a good offering - otherwise, it's the same features everyone is used to.

There are many ways to deposit/withdraw funds - all well-known electronic wallets, bank cards, mobile operators and the Moneta.ru service. Not all legal offices have such variability. Overall, BetCity is a pleasant bookmaker that is developing rapidly.

2nd place

Winline– an office with acceptable odds and a good selection of bets. The live platform is inferior to the leaders in terms of event coverage, but it cannot be called meager. For this reason, the schedule for many sports, in particular tennis, contains markets that competitors do not have.

The minimum deposit size is 500 rubles, which scares off many novice players. There are no problems with withdrawals, I am pleased with the speed of withdrawal.

The bookmaker is loyal to the success of clients. There were no unjustified blockings or cuts in accounts.

3rd place

League of Stakes– the first bookmaker that began to legally accept bets online. It is especially popular in Russia, because it not only has a modern website, but also a developed network of clubs throughout the country.

The bookmaker correctly accepts bets on football and other sports. The live betting platform is well designed and user-friendly. Allows you to quickly and comfortably place bets, as well as watch several events simultaneously. There is both a mobile version of the site and an official application in the AppStore.

There is no minimum deposit amount. The commission is deducted only when topping up via mobile phone. All available payment methods are available, including terminals, Yandex.Money and WebMoney. Payments are made within 1-5 days, but before that you need to go through verification to confirm your identity.

4th place

Olympus- a bookmaker that appeared in Kazakhstan in 2004. The company entered the Russian market in 2012. Legal activities began at the end of 2016. The office website is located in the .bet domain zone. The design is unusual for a web resource and is more suitable for tablets, so initially it will be inconvenient to use the site.

The bookmaker's line includes popular sports disciplines and competitions, including second and third leagues. Let's note the offer for e-sports, which has a wide selection of tournaments.

The company cooperates with almost all popular payment systems and mobile operators. Topping up your account or withdrawing your winnings is no problem. The minimum deposit is 100 rubles. There is no bookmaker commission. Operations are carried out instantly, except for withdrawal to a bank card - 1-3 business days.

The level of odds is average. The margin is 3-10% depending on the sport, event and outcome. In live, the margin increases to 7-10% and higher. In terms of the number of matches in live, the bookmaker does not reach the market leaders in this segment, however, we will highlight the positive dynamics of the increase in events and markets. The painting is of high quality, but without unnecessary and unnecessary outcomes, the same as in the pre-match. Olympus offers high betting limits and an extensive line. Although the quotes are average, the margin on the TOP events does not exceed 3-5%.

5th place

Parimatch– the office opened accepting bets at the end of spring 2017. The company stands out with a number of useful features. CashOut is an opportunity to cancel a bet and save part of the funds, or even receive a guaranteed profit. Ordering odds and VIP bets – allow you to place a bet on your own, more favorable odds, and bet more than the allowed limit.

Deposits and withdrawals are available on Qiwi and Yandex.Money, Visa and MasterCard cards, Moneta.ru service. WebMoney wallet is not yet supported. Payment can also be received in cash, thanks to the company’s cooperation with Bank Transfer. The bookmaker's commission is 0%, with the exception of the tax on winnings of 13%. The office has promotions and a loyalty program that are aimed at regular customers.

In terms of coverage, the line is slightly behind the leaders. This is especially evident in youth and regional tournaments. For this reason, the office is not inferior in terms of decoration. There are over 1000 options for popular events, including many unique ones.

The margin is acceptable - 5-6%, including in live, but before the start of the fight, it drops sharply to 2-3%. On the negative side, basketball stands out - the pattern is variable, but the margin on this sport reaches 10%.

Disadvantages include limited live service. Broadcasts are not always available. There is no graphical support for matches.

6th place

Fonbet– a bookmaker’s office, which is a partner member of the Second TSUPIS, created on the basis of Qiwi Bank. It has been accepting bets for more than 20 years and is famous for its wide network of betting points - over 1000 clubs throughout the country. The company stands out for its independent creation of quotes, and does not simply rip off the line from others or use average values around the world.

The unique live platform deserves special attention - one of the best not only among domestic bookmakers, but also foreign ones. More than 1.5 thousand events per day, variable schedule, which contains many interesting outcomes.

Funds are credited to your balance instantly. The available minimum is 100 rubles, the same is the minimum withdrawal amount on Qiwi. It is not possible to withdraw less than 1 thousand rubles to a bank card.

Fonbet mobile applications allow you to place bets anywhere – if only there was the Internet. Navigation is convenient, loading is instant, without delays that are present in the mobile version. Almost all functions are available as in the main version of the site.

Betting limits are acceptable, both maximum and minimum. Set individually for each event. The lower threshold is several tens of rubles, while the upper one can reach a million, but this is in exceptional cases. Usually it is 200-300 thousand rubles.

In general, the bookmaker has a good reputation that has been accumulated over decades. Suitable games are always available in the line, and the odds, although not the highest, actually reflect the teams’ chances.

7th place

1xBet is an absolutely legal website of a dynamically developing company that has begun active promotion not only on the Internet, but also offline.

For many events, a detailed list is provided, with the main emphasis on handicaps and totals. Typically, in a top match there are over 500 possible outcomes available.

You can place bets on the site not only on well-known football or hockey, but also on exotic sports (auto racing, snooker, snowboarding), as well as on events from the world of e-sports.

The platform for Live betting is convenient, but it consumes a lot of traffic, in which BC Liga Stavok is inferior. The advantage is the availability of online broadcasts of most games. The odds are average, but for that reason they are increased in the matches of the day.

8th place

Leon– a bookmaker’s office that joined the legal number of bookmakers recently, but during this time managed to occupy leading positions. Bonuses and promotions immediately stand out - no other bookmaker has anything like them.

Registration is quick and easy, as is identity verification. The account is linked to a QIWI wallet, and if it does not exist, it is created automatically during registration and identification.

The minimum bet is only 5 rubles, but the maximum can reach 600 thousand or more. The odds and schedule will satisfy everyone. The line is wide, but not oversaturated with exotic sports.

9th place

Bwin– the bookmaker was founded in 1997 in Austria. The company independently developed live betting, which became a major milestone in the development of its website. Previously, the office was called “Betandwin”, but in 2006 it received its current name. At one time, the company was a partner of TOP clubs (Milan, Real Madrid).

The bookmaker has a convenient website. Note the detailed and unique statistics section, which saves time in analyzing matches. A noticeable disadvantage for domestic players will be the lack of the usual head start in football.

Almost all sports are represented in the bookmaker's line. In addition to sporting events, bets on entertainment, culture and politics are available. The line is being worked out to the lower leagues and amateur competitions. The proposal is developed by its own analytical staff, which adheres to the chosen opinion, even if it differs significantly from the market quotes.

The office's odds are not high. Even for the best European football championships, the margin is 5-7%. For medium leagues – 7-8.5%. bwin's strength is live. The platform is user-friendly with a variety of matches to bet on. There are no broadcasts yet, but they are compensated by high-quality infographics and a match tracker.

10th place

Melbet is a good company, but it is inferior to market leaders in many respects. However, there are still several parameters that the bookmaker has on par with the best companies.

The line is worked out deeply - most competitions and disciplines are represented, including unpopular ones. The painting is variable, even too much. In the list of outcomes, you can select the optimal option that best suits the forecast - from combined bets to bets on game scenarios.

The website and mobile version are convenient, but there are no applications or live broadcasts.

The odds are high, but only for the TOP tournaments and sports. It is better not to bet on low-demand competitions, because the margin sometimes reaches 10%.

11th place

Marathon- a bookmaker that appeared in Russia in 1998. Legal betting started in the summer of 2017. The company is a partner of FC Manchester United, Dynamo Moscow, Malaga and other teams.

The line appears one of the first. The analytical department is working on drawing up the proposal. The line is full of different sports and competitions, including local and junior tournaments. The painting is high quality. An average of 140 markets are offered for TOP fights. The advantage of the painting is a very variable line when buying and selling points based on total and handicap.

The undoubted advantage of Marathon is one of the lowest margins among legal bookmakers. Moreover, the odds are high not only for popular disciplines, championships and markets, but also for all others. For example, the margin for the top five European football championships is 1.5% on the outcome, total and handicap, and for the middle leagues – 2.5%.

Live has almost all current events. A repeated transaction is possible with a decrease in the limit and coefficient, and sometimes it is impossible at all. Quotes in live are lower than in pre-match (margin increases by 1.5-3%). This margin allows you to earn more with identical traffic indicators than in other offices.

12th place

BC Mostbet is a young but extremely ambitious bookmaker that entered the market only in 2018, but has already managed to gain a certain audience, which is growing every day. Of course, the company is a member of TsUPIS and has a license to operate in the country.

The company's official website has a laconic interface that is convenient to work with. And although Mostbet is still inferior to larger companies when it comes to betting lines, there is something to work with here; popular championships have a fairly wide range of options and competitive odds.

The bookmaker places special emphasis on e-sports, as one of the most modern and progressive disciplines. In this matter, it even surpasses many more famous companies.

This is the case when it makes sense to take a closer look at a start-up company that is moving in the right direction and, I think, will make a name for itself.

13th place

Vulcanbet is a bookmaker with an excellent offer for e-sports, but the list for other disciplines is meager. The platform for live betting is not fully developed. There are no broadcasts or even infographics. There are no mobile applications, but they are compensated by a high-quality mobile website. The odds are average.

You can go through remote identification at the office. Other advantages include fast support service, no tax on winnings and the ability to withdraw funds to your mobile operator account.

14th place

Zenit is a bookmaker that appeared in 2010. Legal betting began in the fall of 2017. The office’s website is located in the .win domain zone, but is still completely legal, because the office is part of the Bookmakers SRO, is connected to the Center for Information and Accounting Services and has a License from the Federal Tax Service of the Russian Federation.

In many ways, the Zenit line copies the Betcity proposal, but does not repeat it completely. Not all sports are covered. There are no bets on esports, political or cultural events. However, painting on popular disciplines is of high quality, and there are even unique markets.

The odds for the TOP matches include a small margin - 2.5-5%, but for other matches, the value increases to 8% in the pre-match and 11% in the live. There are no broadcasts or infographics in live. On the event page, only the current score and match time are shown.

There are no applications or mobile version of the site. There are no promotions or bonuses yet. The company devotes more attention and time to accepting bets offline, so online is still scarce.

15th place

Tennis office appeared in 2000 in Russia. Legal acceptance of bets began in the fall of 2017 in the .bet domain zone. The company pays taxes instead of bettors.

The line and painting are entirely the product of the bookmaker, which is created by its own analytical department. Specialists come up with many unique markets, but sometimes they do not cover absolutely all matches and are slightly inferior to competitors in this parameter.

The list of statistics is one of the most extensive. There are unique offers for individual matches, athlete performance and game day/tour statistics.

Quotes are average. The margin is in the range of 5-10%, but for popular events it drops to 2-4%, even live. The live platform itself is meager, with simple broadcasts and no graphic support. Sometimes bets are not accepted automatically, but are sent to the trader for approval.

There are applications for Android and iOS that compensate for the lack of a mobile version of the site. New players have access to a bonus of 500 rubles with simple wagering conditions. There are regular draws and special offers for regular players, for example, 3% cashback or an express bonus.

16th place

Baltbet was founded in 2003, and began accepting bets legally in 2017. The company is not a leader, but has a number of unique features, which allowed it to win over many players.

The bookmaker stands out among its legal competitors in that it intends to cover the tax costs of its clients - in other words, BaltBet wants to pay the tax instead of you. In addition, this office is also suitable for foreigners who can play here. True, their tax will be 30, not 13 percent. This is the only establishment on the RuNet where a non-resident of the Russian Federation can place a bet, legally, of course.

The company's analysts work on the line independently. The main preference is given to domestic sports competitions, but this does not mean that sports and championships that are in demand are left without attention.

A good offer for eSports stands out - a detailed line and variable painting. The odds are above average, the margin is quite acceptable, as in other sports - on average about 7%.

Payment systems supported by BC - Qiwi and bank cards (Visa and MasterCard). Although it is not possible to use other methods, this is not a problem - Qiwi is replenished in many ways. Only some offices offer more input/output options, and the presented set is standard for legal bookmakers. Now BaltBet is only consolidating its position, and since there is a lot of competition, the company will develop in every possible way to retain its customers and win new ones.

17th place

888.ru– this is the website of the bookmaker company 23BET RU, intended for legal bets on the territory of the Russian Federation. In no way associated with 888 Holdings and the resources of this holding.

Odds for events are slightly above average. The minimum deposit and the smallest bet are 10 rubles. The maximum bet size is adjusted separately for each game.

Official website of BC “888.ru”

The list of matches before they start, as in the Betting League, covers most of the planned competitions. Mostly football, basketball, tennis and hockey, but there are also little-known sports: surfing, sumo, curling, Gaelic football and others. Moreover, not only the highest championship leagues are available, but divisions of the third level and below.

18th place

Bingo Boom is an office that appeared in 2011, but began accepting bets legally in August 2017. The company develops sports betting under the Sport Boom brand. There is an opportunity to participate in gambling for money. For example, in addition to classic poker, there is a sea battle, thanks to which you can also earn money.

Line and painting are of an average level. Wide selection of totals and handicaps. Quotes are also average. The margin fluctuates around 5-10% in pre-match and 7-10% in live. There are no smartphone apps, but there is a mobile site where you can place a bet, make a deposit and order a payout.

A significant and noticeable advantage of Bingo Boom is the absence of taxes for players. The office independently pays a tax of 13% on winnings instead of clients. New users are given a bonus of 500 rubles for their first deposit.

19th place

GG.Bet is the first legal bookmaker that specializes in eSports. At the same time, bets on other sports are available with acceptable conditions.

The company’s advantages are a narrow specialization, due to which players receive favorable odds, high maximums, variable content and a wide range of e-sports.

In addition, the office has a simple and convenient website where you can easily and quickly place a bet. There is a useful section with the results of eSports competitions, including all the outcomes that you could bet on at GGBet.

9.5

Score 7-10 is offered to reliable and trusted companies offering high-quality betting products. Bookmakers with the best reputation: positive feedback rate ranging from 90% to 100%.

5.6

Score 4-7 delivered to sites providing betting services at a high quality level. The overall score was lowered due to a number of shortcomings (high margins, lack of bonuses, etc.). The positive feedback rate is from 75% to 89%.

3.0

Score 3 is issued to bookmakers that have a number of significant shortcomings (delays in payments, poor quality of the Live platform, unreasonable reductions in betting limits). The rate of positive feedback is from 55% to 74%.

2.0

Score 2– for unscrupulous bookmakers who regularly receive reasoned complaints from users. Confidence level is less than 50%..

Score 1 issued to operators on the black list. This category includes sites created for fraudulent purposes.

Top 10 bookmakers for 2019

Short review

The world's leading company has been providing betting services since 1998. In 2000, an interactive website was launched to accept online bets. The site has a Russian-language version, but operates under a license from the island state of Curacao.

The bookmaker's pre-match line is not the widest in world betting, but it is known for its high-quality description of events. High odds are one of the main advantages of Pinnacle. It is most profitable to bet on top European football, where the margin on outcomes is about 2%.

To replenish your gaming account, Pinnacle offers a wide selection of payment instruments. Users from the CIS countries will find it most convenient to use Qiwi and Neteller e-wallets. When withdrawing funds, bettors have to pay a commission.

Pinnacle review

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Betfair began its operations in 2000 and today has one of the largest user audiences in the world. On the same site there are traditional bets and an exchange where players place bets with each other. The site provides a Russian-language version.

Betfair's pre-match line features more than three dozen sports disciplines. Bets on e-sports, politics, and show business are also accepted. The description of events deserves maximum praise. A large number of markets are found even in unpopular sports. The odds for classic bets cannot be called high, but for football matches in popular leagues the margin is small. The site also offers several betting games with substantial jackpots.

To top up your account, you can use bank cards, e-wallets and bank transfers. The minimum deposit amount is $10. When withdrawing funds, players from the Russian Federation pay a commission.

Betfair review

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The company began its activities in the betting industry in 2007, actively developing a network of land-based betting points. Since 2011, bookmaker clients have been able to place bets through a website in the .com domain zone.

1xbet has one of the best pre-match lines in modern betting. Players have access to several dozen sports disciplines, events from the world of politics, show business, and culture. Weather and lottery bets are also accepted. The level of odds is high. Betting on all popular types is characterized by a small margin.

You can top up your account at BC 1xbet with almost all existing payment instruments. BC accepts bank cards, electronic wallets, payment systems, money transfers, and cryptocurrencies.

1xbet review

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BC Marathonbet began its activities in 2007 and is highly popular among bettors from the post-Soviet space. Marathon is not part of any existing SRO and is not connected to TSUPIS, however, it offers its clients a Russian-language website interface and the ability to top up their account in rubles.

A pre-match rich in sports is one of the operator’s main advantages. The line includes not only traditional sports, but also a number of exotic disciplines, e-sports, political and cultural events, lotteries and greyhound racing. In terms of odds, Marathonbet is one of the leaders in the CIS betting market. The bookmaker's website operates a betting pool, where large jackpots often accumulate.

You can top up your balance at Marathonbet using all common payment instruments - bank cards, electronic wallets, through terminals and mobile operators, cryptocurrencies and bank transfer. The commission for depositing and withdrawing funds is paid by the company.

Marathonbet review

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The international office Leonbets has been accepting sports bets since 2007. The bookmaker does not have land-based offices, working exclusively in the online sphere. Bets are made on an interactive website with a Russian-language version, and the Russian ruble is one of the currencies of the gaming account.

The Leonbets prematch can be called standard. It includes the most popular sports disciplines, and there is no “exotic” stuff. The breakdown of events depends on their significance, but is generally average. The operator offers high odds for football and mixed martial arts. There is no betting on the bookmaker's website.

Bank cards, electronic wallets, mobile transfers, payment terminals and cryptocurrencies are suitable for making a deposit to a gaming account. The minimum replenishment amount is only 10 rubles.

Leonbets review

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Parimatch bookmaker was founded in 1994 and initially provided betting services at land-based betting points. Since 2000, Parimatch clients have been able to place bets online – through a website in the domain zone .com. The office is not part of any existing SRO and operates under a foreign license.

The key advantage of Parimatch is its rich pre-match line with an excellent selection of events for betting. Bets on non-sports events and cyber games are also accepted. The operator offers above-average odds and has a high-quality Live section with a Cash Out function. It is worth noting several interesting loyalty programs for active players.

Replenishing your account at Parimatch bookmaker is possible with bank cards, electronic wallets, terminals, mobile payments, as well as using online banking. The Russian ruble is included in the game account currencies.

Parimatch review

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The famous William Hill office dates back to 1934. The bookmaker has the largest network of land-based betting points. Since 1998, the company began providing online betting services using a website in the .com domain zone. Despite the non-illegal status of the operator in Russia, the site has a Russian-language version, and access to it is possible through updated mirrors.

William Hill prematch is compiled by a team of experienced analysts and includes more than three dozen sports disciplines. Customers are offered bets on politics, lotteries, weather, show business and social events. The popular greyhound racing and racing in Britain is widely covered. In terms of the level of odds offered, the bookmaker is inferior to many competitors, but has a rich Live section.

You can top up your account at William Hill using bank cards and popular e-wallets. The number of currencies does not include the Russian ruble. The minimum amount for deposit and withdrawal is 10 US dollars. The company pays the commission.

William Hill review

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The company was founded in 1974, has an extensive network of land-based points, and also actively accepts online bets. The Bet365 website does not have a Russian-language version and is blocked by Roskomnadzor in the Russian Federation. To access rates, you can use updated working mirrors.

In terms of the quality of the pre-match line, Bet365 has no equal. About 40 sports disciplines, e-sports games, lotteries, and cultural events are available for betting. The painting is very variable and contains many exclusive markets. The odds level is not the highest, but you can bet on American hockey with a minimal margin. The live section with broadcasts and the Cash Out function is well designed.

You can make a deposit to your gaming account using bank cards, transfers, checks, electronic wallets and virtual cards. The minimum deposit amount is $5.

Bet365 review

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Sportingbet started operating in 1998 and was one of the first to have an interactive website for accepting online bets. BC does not have a Russian license and is not part of the SRO. To access bets, players from Russia use working mirrors of the site.

Sportingbet included about thirty popular sports in the pre-match line, adding political and cultural events. The painting is very deep and includes a large number of exclusive markets. The live section is noticeably inferior to the prematch in terms of quality of development. The site runs a free betting site, Football Predictor, where you can earn free bets or real money.

You can top up your balance at Sportingbet using bank cards, transfers and electronic wallets. The minimum deposit amount is 10 US dollars. The Russian ruble is not included in the list of game account currencies.

Sportingbet review

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BC 888sport has been accepting bets online since 2008. The interactive site has a Russian-language version, and the main target audience is users from Europe and the CIS countries. To access bets, you can use updated working mirrors, since 888sport does not have a Russian license.

The pre-match line includes all popular sports disciplines. Typical British and American sports are covered well and the events are standard. In terms of the level of odds offered, 888sport lags far behind the leaders in the betting industry. A relatively small margin is observed in the tennis pre-match. The disadvantage of the Live section is the lack of live broadcasts.

To deposit money into your gaming account, you can use Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club bank cards and electronic wallets Neteller, WebMoney, Skrill. The minimum deposit amount is 10 US dollars.

888sport review

How to choose the best bookmaker for yourself

The modern bettor is extremely lucky, since he has the opportunity to choose a suitable office among several hundred options. In order to decide which bookmaker is better to play at, you need to answer several questions:

For what purpose are you going to place bets? If your priority is to have a good time, whet your interest in watching matches and get an adrenaline rush, then you hardly need to worry too much about the bookmaker’s margin percentage. Well, if the main goal is to make a profit from bets, then you should carefully study this component and choose a bookmaker with high odds.
What sport do you bet on? It is generally accepted that a wide line is very important. In fact, the only important thing is that it covers the sport the player is interested in well, and nothing else matters. Do you like to bet on football? So, take a look at the line and evaluate it.
What type of bets do you prefer? The same can be said about painting sporting events. In most cases, the bettor has a specific playing style and strategy, which includes 2-5 types of bets. See if the types of bets you need are represented in the list.
Do you bet in the pre-match or live? Pre-event betting and live betting are two different stories. It often happens that an online bookmaker has a very good pre-match and a terrible live match with low odds and poor coverage. Or it could be the other way around. Be sure to pay attention to this.
Do you play from a computer or phone? Self-respecting companies acquired reputable websites a long time ago, but they have not yet developed everything. Therefore, if you plan to install from your phone, make sure you have a modern mobile version.

Let us emphasize that everyone chooses an operator for themselves. What is an ideal choice for one may not be a suitable option for another. A bookmaker's office that would satisfy the needs of absolutely all players in the world cannot exist a priori. It is necessary to study the main criteria and weigh everything in order to understand which online bookmaker is better to place bets.

Main assessment parameters:

Availability of an official license, giving the right to accept bets online.. Each of the offices is licensed by the regulatory authority of a particular state (Russia, Canada, Ireland, Malta, etc.). Having a license is a guarantee that the company will comply with its obligations, including financial ones.
Schedule of matches. The best bookmakers offer their users a rich variety of liquid markets, trying to outperform their competitors in this. An additional advantage in the eyes of betters is the availability of bets on statistical indicators.
Margin and odds levels. One of the key indicators that experienced players pay attention to. Usually, to estimate the bookmaker's margin, quotes on lines for football, tennis, hockey and martial arts are analyzed. The lower the margin value, the higher the odds.
Live section quality. All leaders of the Russian and foreign betting market accompany live events with infographics and live video broadcasts. Experts also evaluate the level of margin/odds, movement of quotes and the closing time for accepting bets on current events.
Site functionality. The key features of a quality betting platform are an intuitive interface, logical layout of menu elements and high page loading speed. An additional advantage for bettors is the presence of a mobile version of the site and official applications for iOS and Android.
Fast withdrawal of funds. The user prefers to play in offices with the possibility of prompt and hassle-free withdrawal of money. The minimum list for a serious bookmaker includes VISA/Mastercard bank cards, popular electronic wallets: Webmoney, Paypal, Qiwi, Yandex Money and mobile payments.
Support service work. Quickly responsive and helpful support is the pride of most popular operators. The more effectively the support service solves players’ problems, the more loyal they are to this bookmaker.

Sports betting has long begun to gain popularity in Russia and has attracted a lot of fans. However, since 2016, the government has become seriously concerned about the legality of such offices, as a result of which many bookmaker sites in the Russian Federation have been closed.

At the moment, there are only a small number of companies that operate in Russia without restrictions. It is from them that the Kush v Sporte bookmaker rating is compiled, where everyone can choose a suitable company for cooperation.

The regulation of the activities of bookmakers and the transfer of business from the shadows to the legal field was carried out thanks to the creation of the TsUPIS organization. The latter has become a kind of intermediary between betters and bookmakers, which will allow resolving controversial situations and collecting taxes on players’ profits.

If you want to bet on sports and make a profit, then you cannot do without creating an account on the official website of the organization. And those who have already registered can easily start cooperation with any of the companies presented.

How is the Kush v Sporte bookmaker rating useful?

The team of the Sports Prediction League website carefully thought through this section. It contains not just a list of legal companies, but also some other useful information. For example, the language of the bookmaker’s website, the size of the bonus in the company, as well as its assessment by other betters.

Thanks to the data obtained, you can easily create your own rating of the best bookmakers in order to start working only with the office that offers the most favorable conditions and has earned the trust of Russian players.

You can place bets on sports with profit, convenience and interest only on reliable online platforms. To do this, it is no longer necessary to visit a stationary reception point; it is enough to choose one of the best bookmakers in Russia and use its official website. We reviewed more than 20 popular gambling companies and, based on the results of a thorough analysis of such points as simplicity, safety, comfort, benefits from playing and a number of others, we included the best of them in this TOP.

When compiling this TOP, we took into account, first of all, the reviews of betters, both beginners and experienced players.

These are the parameters that were taken as a basis when selecting nominees:

Date of foundation;
Number of available sports;
Betting modes – regular, express, live;
Type of forecasts – for handicaps, totals, etc.;
Easy registration;
Minimum amount allowed for input;
Speed and methods of replenishing your account;
Maximum amount of winnings and withdrawal;
Number of stationary reception points;
Ease of navigation and site interface;
Availability of a mobile application and its convenience;
Amount of bonuses on the first deposit;
Detailed statistics;
Quality of event painting;
No refusals to withdraw the winning amount;
Responsiveness of technical support.

When searching for suitable bookmakers, we also paid attention to their reputation, the speed of updating data on the site and their relevance.

The best bookmakers with a registration bonus

Not all companies are ready to provide a bonus for registration, and if they do, it is only symbolic. We have selected bookmakers with the largest free bet on the Russian market, which you can spend on bets and practice a little before seriously investing in the forecast.

A young bookmaker with a good reputation, which began operations in 2011. The company operates officially and has a license from the Federal Tax Service of Russia, allowing it to organize gambling. Leon has his own website for online betting, which offers more than 20 sports - football, tennis, volleyball, basketball, handball, hockey, snooker. True, only citizens of the Russian Federation can take advantage of such diversity. Accordingly, the Internet resource is available only in the Russian version.

You can place bets on the site only after registration; the form here is simple and fills out quickly. No photographs or scanned copies of passports are required. A good bonus of over 3,000 rubles is provided for the first deposit. The overall impression of navigation and design is pleasant, everything is done concisely, simply and conveniently for users. The functionality is wide, not intrusive, for example, online live bets and an overview of the game results in this bookmaker are available.

Advantages:

Bets are available not only on Russian matches;
Many ways to replenish your account;
Quite fast withdrawal of funds;
Small threshold for depositing money;
Favorable odds for express bets;
Operational technical support;
The minimum bet is 20 rubles.

Flaws:

Lack of video broadcasting of matches;
Insufficient pre-match schedule;
There is no statistics section in the office.

The reviews note that after winning a certain amount and when trying to withdraw it, the system requires providing a photo of the winner’s passport and a photo of the owner with it.

The legally operating bookmaker Liga Stavok is an official partner of TsUPIS, so its use is legal and does not threaten the blocking of players’ personal accounts. This is not just an online resource, but a “physical” company with a network of collection points in a number of Russian cities, of which there are especially many in Moscow. The company was founded in 2007, and its website has a simple interface and clear menu, and there is also a statistics section.

Here you can bet on sports such as football, tennis, basketball, volleyball, badminton. Unlike most sites, the following areas are available at the Betting League: darts, chess, martial arts, Formula 1, golf, snooker. Before you can do this, you must register in the system. The procedure is quite simple, but you can always call the hotline for free. To replenish your account and withdraw funds, you can use bank cards and electronic wallets.

Advantages:

Big bonus on your first deposit;
Convenient mobile application;
You can place live bets;
There is a video broadcast of matches;
There is no minimum bet;
The maximum winning amount is RUB 5,000,000.

Flaws:

You cannot make a Multi-live forecast;
They may refuse to accept a bet without specifying reasons (according to the contract).

Reviews note that the odds of this bookmaker are below the average level on the Russian market. Also, complaints are often related to the blocking of a card after a win, and proceedings sometimes last for weeks.

This is a Russian bookmaker operating since 2009. First of all, it is worth noting the legal activities of the company, since it is connected to TSUPIS and is part of the First SRO. The company has stationary gambling establishments, which, however, are fewer than those of its competitors, and also has its own online resource. In terms of convenience, the site is impeccable; there are no complaints about navigation or functionality. You can bet on more than 10 sports - tennis, football, rugby, etc. It is also distinguished by the presence of boxing, cycling and e-sports, and cricket.

When deciding which bookmaker is better to play at, Winline is worth paying attention to because of the ability to select the most significant events and a wide range of options for more accurate prediction of the outcome. If players encounter difficulties, they are helped by a support service that works around the clock. A special feature of the service is the ability to view video and graphic broadcasts of competitions in current time mode for orientation in what is happening. The wide choice of methods for depositing and withdrawing funds is also striking - through mobile operators, using bank cards, electronic payment.

Advantages:

Detailed payment history;
Convenient personal account;
Live betting available;
Full statistics on game results are provided;
You can view the bet history;
No verification required to withdraw winnings.

Flaws:

Average odds.

Winline is chosen for its large bonus on the first deposit (over 10,000 rubles), the minimum bet is 50 rubles. and no maximum input limit.

This is a partner of TsUPIS, which means safe betting for players. Bookmaker "Tennis" has been working in this area since 1999; to its more than 70 offline betting points, an online platform has also been added, where you can also safely place bets. The current currency is the ruble, the minimum amount here is only 10 rubles. Funds are deposited quickly (from 1 minute), the account can be replenished in several ways at once - through TsUPIS, payment systems, mobile operators, Internet banking (Alfa-click), bank cards and electronic wallets.

Tennis is also popular due to the possibility of choosing both express and single bets. The company's official website offers more than 15 sports. It is also distinguished by its admission to sports, mind games, entertaining TV shows and e-sports. The original proposal is to predict new appointments or dismissals - team coaches, “rental” players, etc. The company posts information about both domestic and foreign matches.

Advantages:

Extensive painting for football matches;
Bets are available on both totals and handicaps;
The margin is 7-15%;
Convenient mobile application;
Fast technical support responses.

Flaws:

Average odds;
There is a limit on express bets per sport.

Reviews note that the Tennessee bookmaker does not have the highest odds on the market.

The best bookmakers with a mobile application

Almost every company today has a mobile version or a special application for placing bets on your phone. These opportunities are best implemented by 2 companies, which are described in this category of the rating of bookmakers in Russia.

This platform is valued among players for its ease of use - bets are accepted in just a few clicks. This can be done both on a computer and in a mobile version. The bookmaker also has a simple mobile application with full functionality. More than 10 sports are available here - football, tennis, hockey, volleyball, basketball, badminton and many others. etc. You can choose live bets, that is, try to predict the outcome of the match as it progresses, which increases the chances of winning.

Bookmaker "Marathon" offers a high-level coverage of football events and provides online broadcasting of competitions, however, for this the balance must be positive. This is one of the oldest companies in the Republic of Vietnam - it has been operating in this market since 1997. You can open an account not only in Russian rubles. The minimum bet size is one of the smallest - 10 rubles, but the maximum is regulated, depending on the type of sport and the selected event.

Advantages:

Good odds;
Large selection of matches;
Various prizes are often awarded;
Clear sports statistics;
There is a live chat;
Fast site.

Flaws:

Ascetic interface;
To withdraw funds, identification documents are required.

BC "Marathon" operates under the laws of Curacao, so all controversial issues are regulated taking into account the jurisdiction of this state.

Bwin

It is one of the oldest bookmakers in Europe, operating in the field of sports betting since 1997 and owned by GVC. The company's office is located in Gibraltar, Vienna and Stockholm. The office in Russia operates officially through TsUPIS, which helps protect the players. She owns her own website where you can make predictions for sports matches online.

Betting here is available in a wide variety of areas - football, basketball, hockey, handball, etc. She has one of the best event schedules among her competitors. For users from the Russian Federation, the resource is available in Russian with technical support in the same language. Registration here is simple, but for verification you will need to provide a scanned copy of any document proving your identity. Withdrawing funds is not particularly difficult, but to do this you need to have an account with TsUPIS.

Advantages:

The minimum allowable forecast amount is 10 rubles;
Large selection of bets on totals;
Convenient mobile application;
Funds are always paid upon request;
A small minimum amount for withdrawal is 1000 rubles.

Flaws:

The calendar of live betting events is not very long-term.

For the first 10,000 players who successfully pass verification, the bookmaker awards a bonus in the amount of 100% of the first deposit amount.

The best new bookmakers

These include companies that entered the market in the 2000s or were present on the market earlier, but only by this time acquired their own website for online forecasts. Among them, the most profitable, convenient and safe are 2 players who are considered in this TOP of bookmakers in Russia.

The Fonbet office is a legally operating bookmaker that accepts online bets on football, hockey, basketball, and tennis. It began working in this format only in November 2016. It is also possible to make forecasts at offline reception points. In general, the conditions for players here are good - an excellent schedule of events and a large selection of matches, although its odds are average for the market. The company offers a wide range of ways to win - bets on handicaps, totals, outcomes, etc., and in certain sports - on player statistics.

Fonbet provides new customers with a bonus of up to 10,000 rubles. and has its own website for “remote” betting. In general, its interface is convenient - the design of the sections is unobtrusive and clear, the live betting section is easy to understand, but the page with statistics, alas, is not separately displayed. You can monitor the results in a special window where a time filter is available. If necessary, you are encouraged to contact technical support for help via online chat.

Advantages:

Good selection of bets;
There are no quotes with a margin of more than 10%;
Technical timeouts are rare;
Detailed schedule of live events;
Limits are not cut;
Funds are credited in literally 20 minutes.

Flaws:

The schedule for tennis often depends on the level of the match;
A small number of events with painted corners or cards.

The company accepts bets on more than 1,700 matches and offers the widest selection of scouts, which allows you to closely follow the game and increases the chances of success.

We present the universal bookmaker “VulcanBet” with a good bonus for registration. Funds are credited only to the first deposit of 500 rubles. and are available only for sports, including cyber. The choice of their types here is not the widest, the most popular of them are available - football, tennis, basketball, futsal, boxing, handball, baseball, hockey, snooker. The website displays information about upcoming matches for 48 hours. Live betting is offered here, but not for all competitions.

VulcanBet is considered one of the best bookmakers on the Internet due to high odds and fast withdrawal of winnings. Topping up your account is possible in a variety of ways - through mobile operators (Tele2, Megafon and MTS), electronic wallets, bank cards and the Mir payment system. Funds are deposited quickly enough and without extortionate fees.

Advantages:

Bonus promotions;
Wide range of bets;
You can open an account in dollars and rubles;
Several ways to contact technical support;
Convenient navigation;
The minimum bet size is 50 rubles.

Flaws:

Narrow line;
No video broadcasts;
Applications are missing.

As reviews show, BC VulcanBet can be trusted - it pays out winnings without unnecessary reminders or time delays.

The best bookmakers with high odds

Among all companies, some of the most favorable odds, taking into account various sports, are offered by bookmakers, which are analyzed in this category of the TOP best bookmakers in Russia. They were also selected for their convenient menu, large selection of events, and a number of other reasons.

...I was convinced from my own experience of the correct attitude of technical support towards players, the efficiency of depositing and withdrawing funds, and the convenience of the site...

Expert opinion

This is one of the oldest and respected firms in Russia, which began operating back in 1994. The company is an official partner of TsUPIS and operates legally. It offers online betting both on its own website and using a special application. After registration, you will have access to live broadcasts. There are over 500 sporting events to choose from every day, with football matches being the best choice.

Parimatch also impresses with high odds and a good schedule of events, but for football and hockey championships the conditions are less favorable. The bookmaker clearly places an emphasis on events that are held in Russia. Users note the convenience of the menu, which has a section for statistics and betting results. She offers to do them in three modes: express, regular and line with several outcomes.

Advantages:

Welcome bonus of 100% of the first deposit amount;
Freebet up to RUB 2,500;
Many different promotions;
Convenient mobile application;
Has a license from the Federal Tax Service;
Large selection of sports;
Developed network of offline collection points.

Flaws:

Cutting highs.
There is a lack of detail in the events in the NHL, NFL and NBA.

This is one of the old-timers of the Russian betting market, which began its activities in 2002 with the opening of a stationary betting point in St. Petersburg. Compared to many other companies, Baltbet offers two sites - the first is completely legal and connected to the Central Accounting System, so users are charged 13% taxes on each win, and the gaming account is opened only in rubles. The second resource is registered under the international domain.com, where players are not charged a percentage of profits.

A special feature of Baltbet are good odds and payment for players’ services, for example, awarding points for exchange for funds for placing an interesting bet on the company’s social networks. In addition to this, it issues free bets and increases deposits. The choice of events here is quite wide - more than 1000 football matches a year, 100 hockey tournaments, etc. It is also possible to place live bets, but there are much fewer opportunities here. The margin level is kept at an average level – up to 9%.

Advantages:

The account can be replenished both by bank cards and from electronic wallets;
The minimum allowable amount for input is 100 rubles;
Prompt response from the support service;
The maximum possible bet is RUB 200,000;
Availability of more than 500 stationary reception points.

Flaws:

Large amounts may not be withdrawn immediately.

An account in the system may be blocked, and money will not be returned if players are caught using scanners for betting.

Which bookmaker is better to choose?

First of all, it is necessary to take into account the odds, because the higher they are, the more profitable the site is for the player. Usually the best performance is available for the Outcome strategy, that is, in the long-term option, when bets are placed several days or even weeks before the competition. To find the most interesting event, companies should draw up their list in as much detail as possible. You can increase your chance of winning using live predictions.

Here is which bookmaker is better, depending on the goal:

It is more profitable to place bets online on the website of BC Leon on domestic football.
You can try making golf predictions on the Betting League resource.
Those who are interested in cycling and e-sports have a direct route to the Winline site.
Betters who want to win at international football matches should pay attention to Tennis.
Volleyball and basketball are well represented on the Marathon website.
When it comes to betting on hockey, you can choose Bwin.
Among tennis fans, the Fonbet bookmaker is highly valued.
Those who are going to make predictions on snooker and handball are advised to pay attention to VulkanBet.
For express bets on any sport, it will not be a mistake to choose Parimatch.
Baltbet is very popular among fans of live betting.

When choosing any option among the proposed bookmakers, you should carefully consider the information about the withdrawal of large sums by them, since reviews sometimes note delays and some other difficulties with this.

The classification of all bookmakers is carried out according to two parameters: the legality of activities on the Internet and the format for accepting bets - online or offline, that is, through physical betting points.

Legalization of BC

Since the summer of 2016, conditions have been created for legal work online. Bookmakers were asked to create self-regulatory organizations, and the bookmaker community slowly began to move from the offshore “shadow” to the legal field of work. All financial transactions in legal bookmakers go through the central control system, which allows the state to control financial flows in the field of sports betting, and players have a high level of security.

Offshore bookmakers, in parallel with the emergence of clear rules for state regulation of the online betting sector, received a painful blow from Roskomnadzor. Their domain addresses and numerous mirrors were blacklisted and blocked, which created many problems with access to sites for clients of such bookmakers.

Despite the ways to bypass blocking, more and more bettors are moving to legal bookmakers, since the authority of offshore bookmakers is falling every day - they do not provide any guarantees, create obstacles to receiving winnings, and do not always fulfill own obligations.

Most bookmakers operate simultaneously via both the Internet and land-based format, but if earlier betting operators were more focused on creating an extensive network of bookmakers, now the online segment is becoming more significant and attractive. There are also a number of bookmakers that operate only online. For example, specializing in live betting.

What do all bookmakers offer?

In conditions of high competition in the sports betting market, bookmakers are trying to develop the main component - the betting line. In addition to sports betting, bookmakers can bet on events from the world of culture, cinema, and politics.

Betting on the results of the US presidential election was extremely popular, when Donald Trump sensationally defeated Hilary Clinton, which led to a surge in the popularity of political markets. Also, bets on the series “Game of Thrones” are of great interest to bookmaker clients.

A good addition to the bookmaker’s line has become the increasingly popular e-sports - bets on the results of matches of e-sportsmen competing in their ability to play computer games online - CS:GO, Dota 2, Starcraft, League of Legends and others. Nowadays, it’s a rare bookmaker’s office that does not have an e-sports line, since this segment of betting is developing by leaps and bounds and allows it to reach the category of people who are not interested in classic sports, but are gambling enough to bet on e-sports.

They also change every year. New markets are appearing, and the line itself is growing to incredible sizes due to new creative types of bets. With the advent of companies in the betting market that provide quick and accurate statistics, bets on corners, cards, percentage of ball possession, shots on goal and fouls have emerged as a separate segment.

Also, bookmakers are introducing combined types of bets, which were considered impossible just a few years ago. For example, now you can simultaneously bet on the fact that the match will have a total of more than 2.5 goals and “both will score,” or combine bets on the total and the main outcome. Some bookmakers, in a desire to stand out, even offer bets on the roles of goal scorers, the sum of minutes of goals scored, or a combination of goals scored and corners taken.

In general, the development of the betting market is moving along the path of improving the quality of the line and functionality of bookmaker sites, which, of course, benefits players.

Bookmaker services

Bookmakers offer approximately the same types of services, and it’s not easy to surprise customers with anything now. To attract new and retain existing clients, bookmakers often come up with profitable and effective promotional and bonus offers.

For example, at the beginning of this summer, BC Leon launched the Summer Marathon, the prize fund of which totals 750 thousand rubles (250 thousand for each month). 70 winners will be selected every month. During the entire calendar month, you must place at least one bet per day at odds of at least 1.80 with an amount of 500 rubles or more. You will be awarded points for winning bets.

But Fonbet launched the “Preferential Express” promotion. This offer implies receiving insurance in case of loss. This offer can only be used once. According to the terms of the promotion, you need to include at least 6 events in the express bet with odds of 1.60. If you use “safety net”, in this case the amount will be returned to you.

BC Pari-Match has launched the CashOut function. It represents early receipt of winnings on a bet. Now you don't have to wait for the event to end to receive your winnings. For example, if you bet on an away team to win at odds of 2.00 and that team scores one goal, the odds will drop to around 1.50. You can choose the CashOut function and then you will receive your winnings at odds of 1.50. And no matter how the match ends, no one will save you from winning.

How are modern bookmakers different?

What is the difference between modern sports betting operators, besides the line and breadth of the painting?

First of all, the margin and the size of the coefficients. This indicator needs to be assessed as a whole, since it happens that even within one match it fluctuates - for some types of bets (total, handicap) the margin is lower, for others it is slightly higher due to the fact that, for example, on the main outcomes the margin It’s difficult to estimate “by eye” without a special calculator.

It is not profitable for bookmakers to compete in terms of odds. Margin directly affects the stability of income generation, therefore, by default, Russian bookmakers do not offer quotes with a margin below 5% - only occasionally odds at the level of 1.98-1.98 can be seen in the or line, but only occasionally, on selected markets.

Bookmakers willingly shower express bet fans with bonuses, since this type of bet is a priori very profitable for bookmakers and bookmakers want players to bet more often on several outcomes at the same time. Welcome bonuses are often accompanied by a strict policy of checking the details of new users for abuse by bonus hunters who open multiple accounts. Bonuses should be considered entertainment, an interesting quest, but not the main parameter for comparing bookmakers - nevertheless, the size of the odds and the breadth of the line are much more important for a successful game.

Comparison of bookmakers

At the present stage of development of the betting market, there are many organizers of sports betting. To some extent, competition is good for cappers, because it is possible to choose a suitable bookmaker’s office. The bookmaker rating allows you to quickly decide where you can register and place bets on sports.

Domestic bookmakers often say that they set themselves the goal of entering the international market, however, in reality this is not always possible to translate into reality. Only the most worthy bookmakers are represented at the top of the ranking.

If we talk about the selection criteria, we should highlight the following: work experience, line and signature, odds, reliability, language support, site functionality, support service, betting limits, methods of financial transactions, charity, bonuses, software.

Of course, each bookmaker has both its advantages and disadvantages. For example, Ladbrokes bookmaker, which was founded back in 1886, has no equal in its work experience. In Russia, the most experienced is Fonbet (1994). If we talk about the line and odds, then Marathon is in the leading positions here, however, if this company ever declares itself bankrupt, no one will remember about it tomorrow, but a similar situation is impossible to imagine in the case of William Hill. If you are determined to bet in the long term, then you need to take into account all the criteria to choose the most reliable company, or trust the rating of bookmakers.

Bookmaker betting rules

Before you start betting on sports, you must know the rules of the bookmaker's office where you will be doing this. There are rules everywhere where financial transactions take place. By knowing the rules, you will be protected from a legal point of view and will be confident that you are doing everything correctly.

It often happens that bettors experience trouble due to ignorance of the rules. But they will not be exempt from responsibility if they did not want to study the rules. Thus, so that you do not lose your own funds and your account is not blocked, you need to know at least a minimum set of rules.

Only adults have the right to place bets in bookmakers.
When registering, you must provide accurate personal information.
The resource administration has the right to require you to scan a passport or other document that verifies your identity.
At some bookmakers, you can only withdraw funds using the same method you used to deposit them. If you topped up your personal account from a mobile phone, then when withdrawing you will need to indicate the details of a bank card or wallet in the payment system that is registered in your name.
Depending on the event, the bookmaker reserves the right to set limits - these are the maximum and minimum amounts that can be bet on certain events.
The bet cannot be canceled or voided. An exception can only be in cases where a gross error is made in the coupon.
If a client refuses to provide an identification document, the bookmaker will certainly prohibit him from placing bets.
Bookmakers are actively fighting against scammers who are trying to get winnings in dishonest ways. Bookmakers are prohibited from playing for sure, betting from different accounts, and hunting for bonuses. All these violations can result in a ban.

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❓ Which bookmaker is the easiest to register with?

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📌 If you divide all bookmakers into legal and illegal, then the registration process in illegal offices is much simpler. The easiest way is to register with a well-known international office of Russian origin - 1xBet. The office offers four types of registration, including one-click registration (the procedure takes less than a minute). However, it should be borne in mind that after simple registration, the bettor will still have to fill out a standard personal questionnaire in his profile and send documents for verification.

In legal offices, the registration procedure is more complicated. Until the bettor registers on the site and confirms his identity for the bookmaker and TsUPIS, he will not be allowed to play. But after going through all the steps, the player can safely place bets and be confident in the safety of his funds. Over the past year, the verification procedure for legal operators has been extremely simplified.

If we talk exclusively about registration in official bookmakers, then the easiest way to go through the procedure is in the bookmaker Parimatch, bookmaker Bingo Boom, bookmaker Winline and some others.

📌 The presence of video broadcasts is one of the competitive advantages of a bookmaker’s office in the modern online market. Therefore, a significant part of bookmakers offer free broadcasts. In most cases, they are available to clients with some funds in their account.

In the legal segment, such services are provided by BC Winline, BC Parimatch, BC Liga Stavok and some others. There are bookmakers that partially broadcast events even for unregistered users: these are Betcity BC, GGBet BC. Bookmaker "Bingo Boom" demonstrates video broadcasts in its community on VKontakte.

Among the world's bookmakers that provide clients with the opportunity to watch live broadcasts are Bet365, Unibet, Sportingbet, William Hill, 1xBet, international versions of Parimatch, Betcity.

📌 According to this criterion, the leading bookmakers are 1xBet, 1xStavka, Melbet, Parimatch, Betcity, Marathon, Liga Stavok, William Hill, Fonbet.

📌 The largest number of “small markets” include the lines of such bookmakers as 1xBet, Melbet, Fonbet, Marathon. These offices often accept bets on regional competitions, youth and amateur tournaments, not to mention football championships of the third to sixth divisions of top countries.

The advantage of betting on these markets is the ability to beat a bookmaker who may not be strong in analyzing such tournaments. The disadvantage is the high margin, which compensates for knowledge gaps on the part of bookmakers.