Betonline Sportsbook Review

BetOnline began its life as a sportsbook – unlike other big players in American-facing sports betting websites. In 2001, a Costa Rican outfit calling itself BestLineSports made waves in the fledgling online sports betting industry by offering a discounted line of -108. By 2006, the company was known worldwide as BetOnline. Among websites that offer college football betting, BetOnline has a reputation for its service to bettors from VIPs to novices with a large variety of bonuses and promotions, easy-to-access customer service, and plenty of financial options.

Originally located in Costa Rica, BetOnline completed a move to Panama in recent years, meaning their licensing and regulation needs are now met by the Government of Panama. As of this writing, that licensing is in "good standing."

BetOnline's bonus offers are one of the components that set them apart from other brands. They are the only sportsbook offering a lifetime reload bonus. They also provide seasonal promotions that are often structured as a contest, bracket or bonus that is tied to a specific sports event. The new customer signup bonus is a 25% match bonus, capped at a maximum of $1,000 and requiring a rollover of just 6x, a fairly low number for sportsbook bonus rollovers.

The site's "Lifetime Bonus Guarantee" is access to another 25% match bonus offer (with slightly different requirements than the initial signup bonus) on each deposit that meets the minimum bonus' qualifications, as set by site administration. This involves a minimum deposit amount of $50 and specific rollover requirements.

Acceptable methods for depositing to a player account, as of this writing, are:

• Major Credit and Debit Cards

• Money orders

• Moneybookers - Skrill

• NETeller

• Book-to-book transfer

• Bank wire

• Cashier's check

• UseMy Funds

• Citadel

• EFT

Here is the list of available withdrawal methods for BetOnline customers who want to recover some of their winnings from the site: Bitcoin, Wire Transfer, Money Transer Services, Bank Wire, Cashier's Check

US customers take note that some withdrawal methods are better for Americans than others. For US customers, Money Transfers are on a per-withdrawal basis. These transactions may require up to 36 hours before processing. American customers also have to watch out for restrictions on bank wire withdrawals - these require a minimum withdrawal amount of $2,500 and are capped at $15,000 per transaction and $5,000 in transactions per day. They can take up to 10 business days to process. In my experience, getting a check is the most efficient option.

Because BetOnline is a worldwide leader in online sportsbooks, they have more options of interest to USA college football gamblers than much of their competition. That means access to standard wagers like point spread and moneylines, a variety of parlays and teasers to meet different budgetary needs, and more exotic bets than most sportsbooks that accept American business, including wagers for each quarter and half of play and an interesting variety of exotic propositions for NCAA football games.

Americans limits-per-bet at BetOnline depend more heavily on the sport they're wagering on than at other online sportsbooks. For college football wagers, the minimum amount allowed is a $1 unit (via the online system) or a $25 unit (for phone wagers). Maximums are more complex and depend on the specific wager placed. Here are maximum wager limits for US college football bets:

• $15,000 Straight Wagers

• $5,000 Totals Bets

• $500 Propositions

Like any world-class sports betting site, BetOnline offers access to customer service and wagering around the clock, even on holidays. Here is the site's listed contact information:

Customer Service: 1-888-426-3661

Fax: 1-800-453-0804

BetOnline is a solid venue for Americans who need a home for their NCAA football bets. The site's combination of generous bonus and loyalty offers, high wagering limits, and ample customer service makes it worth a look for any American sportsbook customer. They have earned a reputation for delivering a reliable and secure wagering environment, and are serious about maintaining legitimate licensing and certifications. Their live betting features are also available on their mobile sportsbook application, and the range of the sports categories covered in their lines is extensive including the college football playoffs.

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