A top-notch welcome bonus and promotions for existing players, as well as a top-notch offer, are sometimes worth the effort. That’s exactly what HotBet is counting on when it comes to players from Serbia.
When you first visit this site, at Hot.Bet, from Serbia, you will be greeted with a message that the site is impossible to access from our country. However, by using one of the simple VPN programs, a whole world of betting opens up before you.
Since many players use additional software to access foreign bookmakers, we decided to present the HotBet bookmaker with all its advantages and disadvantages. Here is a detailed 10-point review that will help you better understand everything HotBet has to offer and make a decision about whether this is the right bookmaker for you.
Reliability of HotBet bookmaker4.5/5
Don’t be put off by the fact that it’s not possible to access the HotBet website directly. From what we’ve been able to find out, this is a very good and innovative bookmaker, which has been operating for several years with a license from the territory of Curacao, or the Netherlands Antilles.
This betting company was founded in 2022, and its progress can be monitored month after month. The next step could be a full-fledged arrival on the territory of Serbia. However, in the meantime, users from our country can access the site, albeit in a slightly roundabout way.
Here’s what the HotBet betting company’s ID card looks like.
Bonuses and promotions5/5
HotBet has a solid welcome bonus, and every month the bookmaker also makes an offer that follows a current event in the world of sports. For example, during the US Open tennis tournament, players could count on a free bet worth 75% of the deposit value.
To start, let’s take a look at what awaits players who are just registering.
To win the promotion players need to register and then enter the bonus code for the welcome package. The bonus code is HOTBET100. The maximum amount of this bonus is 100 EUR, while the minimum deposit is 10 EUR.
As we are used to with online bookmakers, there are also conditions for unlocking this bonus.
- The wagering requirement is 16x the value of the first deposit, which is quite high. The player has 21 days to complete it.
- The maximum deposit that can be used on a single ticket is 50% of the bonus you received.
- All users who have an active bonus can only use those funds to deposit tickets with odds greater than 1.80.
- There are additional restrictions, so NHL hockey league games and certain NBA markets are not considered for the bonus.
The fun will continue even after you use that bonus. We’ve already hinted at some innovative bonuses, and here’s what they’re all about:
Payment methods4.5/5
If you don’t mind a little „gymnastics“ when it comes to the registration process itself, the HotBet betting company has something to offer players from Serbia.
Payments are possible with credit cards as well as cryptocurrencies. There are also numerous electronic wallets and vouchers.
One of the options offered by HotBet is to purchase cryptocurrencies with a card and then deposit Bitcoin or another crypto.
Since Serbia is not on the list, we have selected Montenegro for registration. These are the available payment methods, with the note that in this case it is better to use e-wallets or crypto.
Quota in margin2.5/5
HotBet bookmaker margins are 10.36%, which is considered very high.
We have obtained this analysis by calculating the bookmaker’s odds for the final outcome and number of goals in three different matches at different levels. The overall margin is derived from the average of these three values and should give punters an idea of the odds offered by the bookmaker.
Sports betting and options5/5
Like some of the other foreign brands we’ve reviewed, HotBet has a wide range of sports. While it was expected that football, basketball, and even hockey and American football would be well represented, it seems that the idea of the HotBet bookmaker is to attract fans of tennis, e-sports, Formula One, and horse racing.
We’ve already mentioned the excellent bonus for the last Grand Slam tournament of the year, but tennis in general is also very popular when it comes to markets and bets.
In addition to the basic sports, you can also bet on snooker, water polo or Gaelic sports. Of course, you can also bet on e-sports, and the most popular video games are also represented.
Among the specials are the winners of “Dancing with the Stars” in Italy or the reality show “Strictly Come Dancing” in the United Kingdom. There is also the inevitable politics, and if you click on the “Outrights” option after selecting a sport, you will see antepost options, that is, long-term bets.
We know that most of our readers are football fans, so let’s see how Hot.Bet fares when it comes to „the most important sideline in the world“, namely betting on football matches:
- There are over 500 markets on offer for matches in the top leagues. This bookmaker offers enhanced odds for betting on the correct score.
- Using Bet Builder, you can create your own bet, or you can opt for one prepared by the bookmaker, in the „Promoted Bet Builder Selections“ section.
- Also interesting is betting on the number of shots, the number of crosses and posts hit, as well as on specials or combinations such as whether both teams will score in the first half and the like.
On paper alone, Hot.Bet has a slightly smaller number of markets, but when you scratch beneath the surface, the options are more than enough for even the most discerning users.
Live betting4/5
The live betting section was a source of both positive emotions and frustration for our experts. On the one hand, the offer is satisfactory, the odds are clear, and the options for compiling a bet are fast. There are also easily accessible statistics, which make it possible to follow the developments on the field.
However, what is noticeably missing is live streaming. HotBet betting site does not have live streaming for either sports or e-sports. This is a big minus for this bookmaker.
Platform and user experience4/5
Similar things to live betting apply to the interface and design. The bookmaker’s website is fast and easy to navigate, and it can be customized by choosing how you want the odds to be displayed. However, there are only a few languages available, and Serbian is not one of them.
We didn’t see a dark mode either , but we liked some of the options, such as displaying all tickets on the desktop version and quick ticket payment.
HotBet mobile site and app4/5
Another reason for the reduced rating in our rating is the lack of an Android and iOS app. In an age where betting on the go is so widespread, HotBet only offers a mobile version of the site.
There is, therefore, no point in looking for the application on either the Google Play Store or the AppStore. We were unable to find any information on the HotBet website about when the mobile application is planned to be launched, and customer support was unable to tell us anything about it either.
The mobile version of the site does improve the overall impression a bit, as it is very responsive and looks nice on all tested devices.
Customer support4/5
Live chat is the default way to contact this operator, and you can also contact support via email (support@hot.bet) if you have any questions or concerns about registration, various promotions, or technical problems.
We must reiterate that all communication will have to be done in English or German, as this bookmaker does not have Serbian or any of the regional languages. However, given that the registration process itself for Serbian players is complicated, this was expected.
Basic features of the HotBet bookmaker2.5/5
Registration process
We’ve already mentioned that registering on Hot.Bet isn’t as easy as on some other betting sites, whether domestic or foreign. Here’s how to quickly create a new account:
- You’ll need some VPN software, and you can use free versions. During testing, we set the location to Montenegro, Germany, and Austria, and they all worked without a hitch.
- Once you have turned on your VPN, go to the Hot.Bet website and click on the green “Register” button.
- In the first step, enter your email address and username. If you have a coupon or promotional code, you can activate it during registration.
- In the second step, enter your personal information, select a country, and enter your phone number. We selected Montenegro during registration.
- You will already be logged in and will be able to make your first deposit.
In order to withdraw money from Hot.Bet, you will need to verify your account.
