Baltbet bookmaker review: rules, support, sign up, free bets, site

Baltbet betting company was founded on the territory of the Russian Federation. The company was created in 2003. It operates under a license from the Federal Tax Service of Russia. It is connected to the Central Control Office and is part of the Bookmakers’ SRO. 

The bookmaker is not very active in the field of marketing. It does not have ambassadors, nor does it sponsor major sports tournaments and clubs. Baltbet positions itself as the oldest betting company in Russia.

The bookmaker is focused on clients of the CIS countries. Starting as a regional bookmaker, the company quickly entered the international market. Since March 2017, Baltbet has been accepting bets online. You can create a gaming account only in rubles. Banned countries: USA, Cyprus, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Gibraltar. There are no land-based betting offices, the company operates exclusively online. 

Design and layout

The interface of the Baltbet website is made in dark blue colors. The structure of the Baltbet website is clear and understandable. The home page does not contain unnecessary information. The header contains buttons for live line, pre-match line, super express, news, apps, bonuses, results, and more. The interface of the Baltbet platform is supported only in Russian.

Most of the home page of the Baltbet website is occupied by line tables. Above them is a sorting panel by popular sports. You will see the full list of sports disciplines when choosing the Live or pre-match section. The footer contains the list of payment systems and service information. To return to the main page from any section, just click on the bookmaker logo located in the upper left corner.

To use the Baltbet mobile version of the site optimized for smaller devices, you do not need to download additional programs to the device. You only need to go to the bookmaker’s resource from a smartphone or tablet, and the mobile version will be activated automatically. The differences from the desktop version are only in the interface. The mobile version is adjusted to the format of small screens. There are no difficulties with the functionality. Registration, betting, financial transactions, and chat with the support service are available through the mobile version of Baltbet. 

Baltbet offers customers an application for Android and iOS devices. The product is not available in the Google Play store, but you can download it from the official website of the bookmaker. 

Services and live

The line at Baltbet is wide, with almost 40 sports. The main focus, as usual, is on football. Hockey, basketball, UFC, and other mixed martial arts are also well represented. We have to mention the “Promotion” section, which contains offers for various sports with increased odds. Average margin level: 4% for TOP-end results and up to 8% for the most unpopular markets.

Everything is well-represented at Baltbet when it comes to football. The TOP events are scheduled for 600+ outcomes per match. Plus, there is a decent selection of statistical markets that go separately. Minor matches contain 200-300 outcomes and even for the lowest leagues, you can find at least a hundred options. The margin for the leading championships is up to 4% for the main line and about 6% for everything else. In other leagues, the margin is 6-8%.

In hockey, there is a large selection of leagues at Baltbet, but the line is quite average. For example, the KHL comes with only 30-40 options for the match. Minor tournaments are scheduled in different ways – somewhere 200+ outcomes, somewhere 5. The margin for TOP competitions is about 5%. For minor hockey leagues 6-10%.

The main basketball tournaments at Baltbet have a list of 70+ outcomes and a good margin of about 4% on the main line. There is a large selection of minor and third-tier championships. Their line is different, but in general, about 40-50 outcomes are given. The margin there starts from 8%.

The tennis line at Baltbet is average. It contains a dozen and a half low-level matches with a margin of about 7%.

UFC fights are usually scheduled two months in advance. In the upcoming battles at Baltbet, there is an excellent line of up to 80 outcomes. The margin at the UFC is good – 5-6%.  Also in the line, there are fights of the organizations RCC, Titan, ACA, Cage Fury, Gorilla, KSW, Octagon, grappling, and kickboxing leagues. The margin is 7-9% on the main line.

In addition to traditional sports disciplines, an esports betting section is available. Baltbet offers to bet on DOTA 2, CS: GO, League of Legends, King Of Glory. Also, there are options for betting on political events and entertainment in the line. Movies and TV series, projects hosted by YouTube, awards, television programs, rap battles.

The depth of the line at Baltbet is directly proportional to the status of the event. Top matches consist of handicaps, totals, combined bets, and individual indicators. They include statistical calculations. For example, offsides, shots on target, fouls, and yellow cards in football. They do offer a cash-out option for placed bets. 

Live line

According to the depth of the live line, Baltbet does not differ much from other Russian bookmakers. There are enough sports and esports events for betting here. The office often puts up more than 50 markets for popular matches, including all standard outcomes, totals, handicaps, and scores, as well as results for individual periods.

Odds and results in live are updated on time, betting takes place with minimal delay. Almost all matches have a convenient infographic. Video broadcasting is available for the desktop version, mobile version, and apps as well. 

The list of live matches at Baltbet is constantly updated. The bookmaker has also provided a calendar of events. The schedule includes a list of games with the possibility of live betting for the next two days.

For the convenience of users, video and graphic broadcasts are conducted at Baltbet. In addition to ordinaries, the Baltbet bookmaker offers express bets. To collect the express, open the line, select the matches and click on the outcomes of interest. The events will be automatically credited to the bet coupon. Next, enter the amount and make a bet. The express will be displayed in the betting history available in your account.

The Baltbet betting company also offers the “Superexpress” tab. Users are offered a list of 15 matches in which they need to guess the outcome (P1, P2, draw). The prize fund reaches up to 3 million rubles. The winning combination includes from 9 to 15 games.

Rodent racing is an exclusive offer of Baltbet. Hamster races are held in a specially equipped room and are held every hour. The broadcast can be watched on Twitch. The list includes the markets for the winner, the final distribution of places, even-odd. 

Links to sections with results and statistics are in the top panel. In the “Results” tab, the Baltbet bookmaker has placed the results of matches for the last few days. In the upper part – search by sports and dates. The set of disciplines includes everything. From football and basketball to netball and cricket. 

In the statistical section, the Baltbet bookmaker has collected tournaments from more than 20 sports. The list includes indicators of the last 10 years. In addition to the top championships, there are also lower leagues. For example, the third division of Portuguese football or the second league of the Japanese basketball championship.

Freebies, bonuses and promotions

In the Baltbet company, the promo code is used as an incentive for new or regular customers. It gives the client the right to receive additional bonuses. These can be coupons, free bets, and other special offers.

Baltbet has a permanent loyalty program. Points are accumulated on the user’s bonus account when making each bet. For every 20 rubles placed, a certain amount of points are given. Exactly how much you will be able to get depends on the type of bet and the current odds.

Bonus points can be exchanged for real money at Baltbet (at the rate of 1,000 points = 1 ruble), increase the express odds by 5% (this requires spending 18 points for each ruble of the bet amount), or get a discount on Superexpress.

The rest of the promotions at Baltbet are temporary. For example, there can be bonuses like free bets of 700 rubles or other offers.

Customer service

The Baltbet website makes a pleasant impression in terms of providing players with useful information and the proposed methods of communication with the representatives of the bookmaker. The support service options include: phone: +7-800-700-29-30; email address: [email protected], [email protected]; Skype call.

It is suggested that you only contact the support service in Russian. The work schedule of the technical support service is 24/7, i.e. around the clock and seven days a week. Our experience with the operators of the Baltbet support service was very positive. It did not take them a long time to respond. They are good at helping players not only to understand the rules for placing bets and the conditions of ongoing promotions but also contribute to solving problematic situations.

Registration 

To create an account on the Baltbet bookmaker’s website, you must enter the phone number and the details of your passport. Then you need to confirm your identity. There are several ways:

1) Remote identification. Fill in all fields and attach passport pictures as directed by the prompts, then select a video conference method from the operator who will guide you through the process.

2) In any of the bookmaker’s PPP.

3) According to the portal “State Services” (available only for citizens of the Russian Federation).

Financial information

The following payment methods are provided for the deposit of the balance at Baltbet: Bank cards MIR, Visa, MasterCard, QIWI and YooMoney, WebMoney, Internet banking-Alfa-Click, Sberbank online. Payment terminals like Beeline, MTS, Megafon, TELE2 are available as well but only for withdrawals. You can also use VK Pay and Apple Pay.

Baltbet has established a single minimum amount for adding funds to the account of 20 rubles. A maximum of 500,000 rubles is available when using bank cards, QIWI and WebMoney wallets, Sberbank online. Restrictions for other methods: YooMoney – 250,000 rubles, Alfa-Click – 200,000 rubles, terminals – 15,000 rubles, from the balance of mobile phones up to 149998 rubles. 

For withdrawal, the Baltbet bookmaker offers to use QIWI and YooMoney, WebMoney, bank cards, mobile phone balance. With the exception of bank cards (100 rubles), the minimum withdrawal amount is 20 rubles for all payment methods. The maximum amount when withdrawing via QIWI is 500,000 rubles, for Yandex.Money – 250,000 rubles, mobile transfers – 15,000 rubles, WebMoney – 100,000 rubles, bank cards – 75,000 rubles.

Baltbet’s rules provide for the following financial limits and restrictions. The minimum and maximum bets at Baltbet are not defined by the rules. This information is available to the client in the bet coupon: the minimum is 20 rubles, the maximum is set by the company for each outcome individually. The maximum winning from one bet is 5 million rubles. 

When paying out winnings of 15,000 rubles or more, Baltbet withholds income tax from individuals in the amount of 13%. If the payment is less than 15,000 rubles, then you are obliged to pay personal income tax yourself. The tax is calculated by subtracting the amount of profits paid from the amount of the interactive bet placed.

Reliability, integrity, and safety

The bookmaker conducts its activities officially. It has a license from the Federal Tax Service of Russia valid from 1.10.2010. It is part of the Self-regulatory organization. Thanks to this, the reliability of the deposit and withdrawal of funds is guaranteed, as well as the safety of personal data is ensured. The bookmaker does not accept clients under the age of 18, or who have not reached the age stipulated in a particular country. Baltbet doesn’t allow creating a gaming account for residents of countries where gambling is prohibited by law. Baltbet reserves the right to delete an account registered illegally. The Baltbet bookmaker pays out the winnings in full, without withdrawing the percentage. 

What does the site not have?

Baltbet could add live chat and respond to client’s questions a bit faster. We recommend adding more video broadcasts. There are not enough bonuses, especially for new customers. Another negative thing we encountered while reviewing Baltbet was a big amount of complaints about refunds. We would also definitely recommend adding more languages to the interface so international players could enjoy betting with Baltbet as well.