If you have heard about Sazka, it might have been in connection with lottery games (Sportka, Eurojackpot, and many others). This company was founded in 1956 when the results of sports matches were predicted in a single game called Sazka (Bet). Exactly 40 years later, when the interest in betting began to increase in the Czech Republic, this company was created. Since 2009, Sazka has also operated online odds betting on the Internet. At first under the name Sazka tip, and now under Sazka.
There are currently more than 6,500 Sazka branches throughout the Czech Republic, so there are branches in literally every village. At almost each of these branches, you can complete registration for Sazka, deposit, or withdraw from your account.
Design and layout and user-friendliness of the site/app
The Sazka website is set up really simply, with yellow and blue as the dominating colours. After a careful look at the entire site, you will find that the website has everything available for bettors. In the upper right corner, there is a box for login and registration, where you will probably take your first steps if you want to start betting. As soon as you log in, the “My Bets” button will appear at the top right, where you will find not only your sports tickets but also your lottery tickets.
The Sazka sportsbook menu is located on the left side of the site as with most bookmakers, while on the right side there is a ticket. After logging in, the “Open Bets” and “Bet History” buttons will appear on the top bar. The drop-down menu in the upper left corner contains all other functions. Here you will find, for example, “Lotteries”, “Bonuses”, “Games” and other items.
From October 2019, the full-fledged Sazka mobile application for Android and iOS is finally available. You can also download the “Sazka” application from the Sazka website, but you can only bet on lottery games such as Sportka, Eurojackpot, and others. Sazka Hry is another app available that includes playing casino games on the go.
The bookmaker’s mobile website features the same functionality as the desktop version, allowing you to wager on the go without having to download anything.
Services and live
Since 2017, when the new lottery law came into force, Sazka has changed a lot for the better, especially with its odds and sportsbook offer (created by the global company SBtech).
There have also been many more LIVE bets, live broadcasts of the most-watched sporting events (Czech League, Bundesliga, La Liga, KHL, Wimbledon, and many more). Sazka offers the Cashout function as well, thanks to which you can have your ticket paid out early.
Not to mention Sazka fantasy, where you create your virtual team. According to the real results of your chosen players, you can then come to win decent prizes in the thousands of CZK.
If we add to this the most widespread number of branches, of which there are more than 6,500 in the Czech Republic, an unusual opportunity to combine pre-match + LIVE bets or partnerships with AC Sparta Prague and FC Viktoria Plzen on your ticket, thanks to which various promotions for fans of these clubs run, there really is no reason not to give Sazka a chance.
In addition to sports betting, Sazka also offers the Casino “Sazka Hry”, where you can play a number of slot machines or roulette.
Live line
Live betting is mainly focused on football, hockey, basketball, tennis, handball, or baseball. Sazka also lists more than 40 derived bets for live football matches, including Asian handicaps.
At Sazka, bettors can watch live football broadcasts from Portugal, Turkey, France, or Germany. There is also Swedish hockey, tennis, and European basketball.
You can use the cash-out feature to get money before the game ends. The “payout” amount will be less than or equal to your original winnings. This feature can therefore provide immediate profit or minimize loss. Cash-out in Sazka works in pre-match and live AKO bet.
Freebies, bonuses, and promotions
At the Sazka betting office, you will receive a bonus of CZK 500 after registration and then a 100% deposit bonus of up to CZK 5,000, which will be released gradually. The minimum deposit when choosing the second option is CZK 100, but you can top up up to CZK 5,000 so that you can take full advantage of the bonus.
You will receive a free CZK 500 bonus after verification of the payment method (online deposit) and subsequent completion of registration at any Sazka branch or online through the bank.
Immediately after online registration, the bettor will receive CZK 100 free of charge to their Sazka player account after verifying the payment method (first deposit) and will receive another CZK 400 after verifying their identity at the branch / online via the bank. The verification is required for legislative reasons.
Customer care, live chat, email support, tel call
At Sazka, you will probably use customer support more than at other bookmakers. This is mainly due to the diversity of its website, which offers various lottery games, odds betting, lotteries, etc. If you need advice, you have a choice of several options. First of all, we recommend that you look for answers in the “Frequently Asked Questions” because we also found many answers there.
If the first option fails and you do not find your answer, you can contact Sazka customer support via a form in which you fill in your name and describe your question in detail. However, you can also use the online chat service, where you will get the answer to your question in a few minutes. If the Sazka assistant is not available, the bot will transfer you directly to the information you need which is also very helpful. You can also get in touch with them by email at info@sazka.cz. You can also call them if you want a more personal approach. The number is 266 12 12 12.
Registration
Following the example of other bookmakers, registration is very simple and only takes a few minutes. First, go to the Sazka website. At the top right is the Register button, click on it. Choose a password (8 – 16 characters with at least one number and letter). Enter your email and click “Continue”.
Fill in truthfully all your personal information that is required. No bonus code is needed. When you’re done, click Continue again. In the last step, just check the consent box to receive bonuses and interesting offers and you must agree to the conditions and that you are over 18 years old. After clicking on Create Account, you have created your Sazka account.
Now click on the verification link you have at the email address you entered. Your Sazka account is now in a temporary state for 30 days. To make full use of all Sazka services, you must verify your identity. This can be done easily online through the bank, you don’t have to go anywhere to the Sazka branch.
Financial information
Wondering how to deposit money into Sazka’s account? After login in, go to the top right corner of your screen and pick “Deposit” from the drop-down menu. Choose the option that best fits your requirements. When depositing by card or bank transfer, it is necessary that these bank accounts or cards are in your name.
The payment methods at Sazka are as follows: payment card – cards from VISA and MasterCard are accepted, the minimum deposit is CZK 10. Verification of this method will take place together with the successful deposit. You can also fund deposits via PayPal. Bank transfer – min. CZK 10, the crediting rate depends on the bank. Deposit at the Sazka branch – with this deposit it is always necessary to verify your identity, the maximum daily deposit is CZK 5,000.
When withdrawing the money, you can use the Sazka branch, where you will present your Sazka card (the staff will ask you for 2 numbers from the security code). The minimum withdrawal, in this case, is CZK 100 (max. CZK 5,000). Customers can also request a withdrawal by bank transfer, directly on the Sazka website. Withdrawals are possible from 10 CZK. All selections are free of charge. In case of withdrawal to the bank account, please note that the approval takes place on working days. If you request a withdrawal on the weekend, the withdrawal will be approved on Monday. The payment is then credited to your payment account, usually the next business day, within two business days at the latest.
Reliability, integrity, and safety
Sazka, based in Prague, is probably the best-known lottery company in the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic’s Ministry of Finance licenses and regulates Sazka. Additionally, the bookmaker employs SSL encryption to ensure that your private information is secure.
What does the site not have?
Sazka is known primarily as a lottery company, and even though it is already starting to introduce betting on odds, there is still room for improvement. It is not possible to display two live bets side by side. You can’t display derived bets at once for all matches of a specific league. Sazka lacks switching between derived bets with quick access for multiple events at once. Withdrawals can only be made by bank transfer or at the branch. Sazka offers slightly lower odds than its competitors.
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