Betway Overview
After launching in 2006, Betway quickly became one of the biggest online betting sites in the world. Today, Betway has over 2 million global players, and a huge variety of world and New Zealand sports including rugby, horse racing, cricket, and more. Betway’s consistent promotions and their many payment options are just some of the reasons why we love this bookie.
Betway Pros & Cons
- Daily odds boosts
- Weekly free bet promos
- Multi builder & cash out
- Many NZ & Intl markets
- Design is not beautiful
- Hard to contact support
Bonus offer | 9/10 | |
Betting variety | 9/10 | |
Mobile experience | 8/10 | |
Payment options | 10/10 | |
Betting experience | 9/10 | |
Support | 7/10 | |
Summary | 9/10 |
Website | betway.com |
Game Types | Bookmaker, Casino, Poker, Bingo |
Deposit methods | Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, MuchBetter, ecoPayz, Neosurf |
Withdrawal methods | Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, MuchBetter, ecoPayz, Neosurf |
Odds provider | Betway |
Betting functions | Live betting, Cash Out, Live Streaming, Bet Builder |
Casino game types | Slots, Table Games, Video Poker, Bingo |
Casino provider | Microgaming, Evolution Gaming |
Apps | iPhone, Android |
Support | Live chat, Email, Phone, App, Twitter, |
Owner | Betway |
Founded Year | 2006 |
Headquarter | Malta |
Bonus Code | No Code |
Betway Safety & Legality
Betway is licensed in the UK, Malta, Sweden, Germany and many more countries around the world. Betway payments and accounts are secured using the latest SSL encryption technology. Bet365 is trusted by over 2 million punters worldwide.
According to New Zealand's Gambling Act 2003, it is legal to use Betway and other online betting sites. Read more about betting legality in New Zealand.
Betway Review
Betway is an awesome alternative, or even compliment, to your existing sportsbook accounts. With over 30,000 daily sports markets to bet on and 400+ casino games, Betway has something for every Kiwi and that’s why it’s one of our favourite NZ bookies.
Why we like Betway ✅
- Betway has better odds than the TAB
- There is a huge variety of NZ and international odds for sports, racing, politics & TV
- Betway has a generous sign-up bonus and great free bet offers
Why we don’t like Betway ❌
- Betway’s 24/7 customer support and live chat aren’t easy to find
- Betway could improve its web and app design
More on Betway NZ
Betway Pros ✅
Betway, like all the big online sportsbooks, consistently has better odds than the TAB given their huge customer base.
Betway also has odds for pretty much every NZ sporting event, a range of international elections and their Esports offerings are second to none. When you combine the value of their odds, the breadth of sports offered, and their generous and ongoing promotions, Betway rises above most of its competitors.
The Betway desktop site and mobile apps are easy to use, as are their live betting and build-your-own-bet options. With live stats and even live streaming options for some sports, Betway deserves a lot of credit.
The range of payment methods available on Betway is also impressive and because everything is paid with NZ dollars there are definitely no complaints there.
Betway also has one of the highest payout percentages of any online bookmaker so if Betway is the only site that you choose to use then you will certainly be happy.
Betway Cons ❌
While Betway has a dedicated and knowledgeable team of customer support specialists that are available around the clock, it’s clear that they would rather have you answer your own questions through their FAQ page. The Betway FAQ page has most of the information that you need but we would like it if Betway made their live chat function more easily available.
Although easy to use, Betway could also work on its graphic design, especially when we consider the engaging webpages of some of the other bookies we have reviewed. In saying this, Betway has been in the game for almost 15 years and has millions of happy customers so if this doesn’t matter to you, then you’ll be absolutely fine.
Betway Sign-Up Offer
Betway Sign-Up Bonus
Kiwis that are new to Betway receive a 100% matched free bet equal to the value of their first deposit up to $150.
This offer is a great option for anybody who is new to Betway Sports, or tired of betting at the TAB. When combined with Betway’s other promotions, and their huge range of markets - including NZ and US political bets - this offer becomes very enticing.
How to get the Betway sign-up bonus:
- Click the green ‘Claim’ button above
- Click ‘Login’ on the Betway site and create an account
- Deposit at least $10 within 7 days of registering your account
- Place a bet totalling the value of your 1st deposit at odds of 1.75 (¾) or higher
A Free Bet matching your first deposit will be credited to your account and must be used within 7 days of your 1st deposit. To turn your free bet into withdrawable cash, it must be re-bet until it is worth 6x it's original value. Your free bet stake will not be included in any winnings.
For new casino players, there is also a staggering $1000 in bonuses available.
Betway FAQ
The $150 Betway NZ sign-up offer is easy to claim.
- Simply click the 'Claim' button above and create a Betway account
- Within 7 days of creating your account, you will need to deposit at least $10 (max $150)
- A free bet matching your first deposit will be credited to your account but locked
- To unlock and use it, place a bet (or a series of bets) that matches your initial deposit at odds of 1.75 or higher
Once this bet (or bets) have settled, you will get your free bet. Make sure to use it within 7 days of your first deposit. Not that your free bet must be re-bet until it is worth 6x its initial value before you can withdraw the winnings as cash.
In most cases, yes! Betway has a huge global customer base so they are able to offer very competitive odds that are often better than the TAB’s. If you consider the free bets, sign-up offers, and other promotions that Betway has, Betway provides much better value than the TAB.
Yes. The Betway app is available on Apple and Android devices and can be found on the App Store for ios and on the Betway website for Android. It is free to download and easy to use.
Yes, like all betting sites that we review at MyBettingSites, Betway is completely legal for Kiwis to use. The New Zealand gambling act allows Betway, and other international bookmakers, to accept Kiwi punters and thousands of Kiwi’s are already using Betway.
Yes. You can absolutely use NZ dollars on Betway. What is more, all free bets and withdrawals from Betway are also in NZD. Popular payment options at Betway include Visa Card, MasterCard, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, EcoPayz, and local bank transfer.
Definitely. Not only do we, and thousands of other Kiwis use Betway, but they hold licences in the UK, Malta, Italy, Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Mexico, South Africa, and Ireland.
Betway Free Bets and Promotions
Betway offers its Kiwi punters a range of ongoing promotions and free bets to keep them happy.
Betway Free Bets
With the Betway Free Bet Club, you will receive $20 in free bets every week when you bet at least $50 on trebles and accumulators (multiples with 3+ selections), on any sport.
You can easily opt-in to be a part of the club after registering with Betway. This offer is great for more experienced bettors, or for anybody who wants to be rewarded for their higher-risk-higher-reward betting strategy.
Betway also gives out various promotional free bets for certain events. Be sure to keep an eye out for these deals because they come and go regularly. You can also find free bets using the Betway 'Search' tool on their website.
Betway Promotions
With Betway Boost, Betway customers get enhanced odds for various sports bets including football, tennis, cricket, and many others. Betway Boost offers are updated regularly and are listed on the Betway Sports homepage.
The odds on these wagers will likely be better than for any other sportsbook so make sure you regularly check them to make sure that you don’t miss out.
Betway also offers various promotions for different events, and for their casino games. Many of these promotions aren’t available to New Zealanders but keep an eye out for different opportunities by clicking on the ‘Promotions’ tab of the Betway site or by signing up for their newsletter.
More Betway Offers
Like some of their free bet offers, Betway also offers money-back specials. With their money-back offers you can place a bet without any risk - if your bet wins then you win and if your bet loses then your money will be returned. Pay attention to Betway’s ongoing promotions to take advantage of these offers.
Betway also offers more obscure and specific bets with their new #BetyourWay feature. With #BetyourWay you can bet on specific match events, or on players for a range of sports including football, racing, and golf. Look out for the # symbol next to different events and click on the #BetyourWay tab to use this feature.
You can also combine your bets to build your own bet using the Build your Own tab once you have selected a match to bet on.
Betway’s #BetyourWay and Build your Own features allow punters to personalise their bets and receive great, multiplied odds.
Betway Free Bet Club
Everybody loves free bets and with the Betway Free Bet club Kiwis can get $20 in free bets every week!
Betway Payment Methods
Betway offers a number of different payment methods for New Zealanders, all of which use New Zealand Dollars and are free from fees.
According to their own website, Visa Card, Master Card, Neteller, Skrill, PayPal, and EcoPayz are among the most popular options, although bank transfers, MuchBetter and Neosurf are also available.
Common Betway Deposit Methods
- Visa Card
- Master Card
- Skrill
- Neteller
- MuchBetter
- ecoPayz
- Neosurf
The minimum deposit amount is $10 NZD.
All deposit methods (excluding bank transfers) are generally instantaneous and are what we recommend using.
Common Betway Withdrawal Methods
- Visa Card
- Master Card
- Skrill
- Neteller
- MuchBetter
- ecoPayz
- Neosurf
The minimum withdrawal amount is $10 NZD.
Withdrawals will be credited to the depositing account when possible. Withdrawal times range from 1-7 days but with cards and e-wallets, your money will usually only take a few hours to get to you.
Betway offers various deposit methods for new Kiwi players
Betway Verification
Betway will try to automatically verify your details based on the information that you provide upon registration.
This is to determine both your age and that you are who you say you are. If they’re unsuccessful they will contact you asking for the following additional documentation:
- A valid photo ID like a driver’s license or passport
- Proof of address like a power bill or phone bill
- Proof of bank account in the form of a debit card or bank statement
Betway Sports
Super Rugby Betting 🏉
Would it even be worthwhile to include Betway in our list of the top NZ sportsbooks if they didn’t offer super rugby odds? Betway offers comprehensive odds on all super rugby fixtures in New Zealand and Australia including futures for outright winners and live-betting options. Other rugby union fixtures can also be wagered on including the Rugby World Cup, test matches, and European leagues.
NRL Betting 🏈
Betway also has a variety of options when it comes to NRL bets. Their odds are competitive and often better than what you will find on the TAB. NRL bet types include win/draw/win, handicaps, total points, winning margins, try scorers, live betting, and futures. The live betting option on Betway also includes a cash-out feature so even if the match hasn’t finished you can get paid out for your bet.
Horse Racing Betting 🏇
As well as major NZ horse racing events like the Auckland Cup, Betway has daily horse racing odds for races in Australia, the USA, and throughout the rest of the world. This is a great option for punters who are looking to place a cheeky bet when there are no races going on at home. You can follow the races live on the Betway site, or on their mobile app, and also get full access to race day tips and form statistics. Know that Betway offers a variety of boosts and specials for most races.
Football Betting ️⚽️
New Zealand Football may not have the All Blacks but it’s still the most played sport by Kiwis today. With their UK focus, Betway has a huge variety of EPL and European markets available, as well as leagues in Asia and of course the FIFA World Cup. With competitive odds, #BetyourWay and build your own bet options, Betway is certainly a great option for Kiwis looking to bet on the beautiful game. For bettors looking to bet on soccer closer to home, you’ll also find A-league and All Whites odds on Betway.
Cricket Betting 🏏
The cricket betting options at Betway are nearly endless and with markets as diverse as the West Indies, the IPL, or even the Finnish cricket league there’s something for everyone. In Aotearoa, punters will be happy to see Super Smash and Big Bash odds as well as Black Caps test matches and the ICC world cup. Match stats, live updates, and live betting options are all available on Betway cricket.
Betway Features
Betway Live Betting
All live betting sports matches on Betway are displayed on the Betway sports homepage in the In-Play window. The number of live matches is represented by the number in (brackets) next to the sport heading. Alternatively, green ‘Live’ banners are displayed for all available sports or matches throughout the site.
Betting on live matches allows you to take advantage of ever-changing odds.
For example, if you think that the Warriors often start slow but finish strong, you might want to wait to place a bet until their odds have increased half-way through a match.
Betway also offers cash-out options for many of their live markets. This means that if you bet on the Warriors to win and they’re winning in the 60th minute but you think they might not have the legs to go all the way then you can choose to cash out your wager for a decreased payout.
Look for the green 'CO' icon for cash out options.
Like all good bookies, there are also live stats available for all live betting options and even live streaming for some of the bigger matches. This is ideal if you want to absorb the action and make informed bets.
Betway Sign Up
Signing up to use Betway is easy. Follow this link to get to the Betway site and then click on the green ‘Register’ button in the top right-hand corner of the page. Don’t forget about Betway’s generous sign-up offer for Kiwis which you can claim for one week after creating your account
Betway Log In
Logging in to Betway is also simple and when you’re on any one of Betway’s pages you will see two white boxes in the top right-hand corner which ask you for your username and password. If you don’t have an account you can register and receive up to $150 in free bets.
Betway App
The Betway mobile app is available to download on the App Store but not on Google Play. For Android devices, the Betway app must be downloaded via the Betway website. After being downloaded, it can be used on Apple and Android smartphones as well as other devices like iPads and tablets.
The Betway app is perhaps even easier to use than the desktop version of Betway. Simply tap on the sports you are interested in betting on and find the odds easily accessible. You can also access other options through the Betway app such as live stats, build your own bet options, and your account information.
Betway's mobile betting app is easy to use and available on both Apple and Android devices
Betway Desktop
The Betway desktop experience is uncomplicated but not elegant. With a primarily black and white colour scheme, Betway’s site is certainly no-nonsense but it would be nice to see a more visually appealing design.
Despite this, the Betway desktop site is still easy to use with popular betting options at the top of the site along with Betway’s other offerings including sports, casino, live betting, esports, vegas, blog, and promotions.
You will find all sports listed on the left-hand side of the Betway site, along with the Betway search bar which we find very useful if you want to quickly find New Zealand matches to wager on.
Betway Customer Support and Live Chat
We love Betway for their range of markets, great bonus offers, and competitive odds but we still think that their customer support could be improved.
In the top right-hand corner of the site, or at the bottom, you will find a support tab. This link takes you to Betway’s FAQ page and many of your questions can be answered here. However, to access Betway’s 24/7 live chat you will have to follow a few links starting with the ‘contact us’ tab. Eventually, you will come upon the live chat option and while Betway’s support team is friendly and knowledgeable we would appreciate it if this navigation was streamlined.
Betway Casino
Betway’s online casino and Betway Vegas are great options for Kiwis looking to get their gambling fix online.
With $1000 of sign-up bonuses available and consistent ongoing promotions, we think that Betway casino is awesome for people who are tired of playing Powerball and $1 scratchies and want to get amongst Betway’s 400+ online pokies.
Betway Casino Bonus
Betway Casino Sign-Up Offer
Betway’s $1000 casino welcome bonus is certainly hard to resist and simple to take advantage of.
- Your 1st deposit will be matched with a 100% bonus up to $250
- Your 2nd deposit will be matched with a 25% bonus up to $250
- Your 3rd deposit will be matched with a 50% bonus up to $500
You must make your first 3 deposits within 7 days of registering your account but afterwards, you will receive a whopping $1000 in casino bonuses if you deposit $2,250.
This may seem like a lot but you can still take advantage of the offer by depositing smaller amounts that will be matched according to the conditions outlined above.
How to claim the Betway Casino Sign Up Offer
Claiming Betway’s casino welcome bonus is easy, just follow these steps:
- Click on the green ‘Claim’ button above
- Click ‘Register’ on the Betway site and create an account
- Deposit at least $20 within 7 days of registering your account
Play Betway Casino wherever you are with their easy-to-use Apple and Android mobile app
More Betway Casino Bonuses
Betway Plus is one of Betway’s casino loyalty schemes that allows you to earn ongoing bonuses and casino credits for playing. Basically, the more Plus Points that you earn the more bonuses that you will be able to claim.
For instance, 5,000 Plus Points gets you:
- $10 worth of casino credits
- $3 worth of sports free bets
- $10 worth of bingo credits
Betway also offers ongoing bonuses and promotions that can be viewed under the promotions tab and these include additional loyalty points, free spins, bonuses, and even guaranteed wins.
Betway Online Slots
There are more than 400 online slots to choose from at Betway Casino, each with their own unique features and style. From retro pokies to sports-themed pokies and even Game of Thrones pokies, there is plenty for everyone at Betway.
Betway Casino Games
Betway poker is also popular for Kiwi’s looking for the thrill of the casino from the comfort of home. Betway also has all the games you’d expect from any good online casino like blackjack, roulette, bingo, and scratchies.
About Betway
Betway launched in 2006 and has since become one of the biggest and best online bookies, especially in New Zealand. With sites in 17 languages, 30,000 daily sports betting markets, and 2 million world users, it’s easy to see why.
Betway is also the major sponsor for West Ham Utd FC and has sponsored many sports tournaments including World Snooker and Premier League Darts.
The company is based in Malta, but holds licences in many countries around the world and is one of the most trusted sports betting sites out there.
Kiwi punters will be pleased to find extensive NZ sports odds available on Betway, everything from Black Caps, All Blacks and All Whites matches to domestic cricket, horse racing, football, rugby, and more.
Pokie lovers will also be pleased to know that in 2015 Betway paid out the largest over online jackpot of £13,209,300 to a British soldier.