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| Tips and advice from our team of experts. Everything you need to know to make your betting experience a good one. |
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| About IASbet |
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IASbet |
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IASbet is a racing specialist book that runs lines on horses from the UK, Asia and the US, as well as action on greyhounds and midgets. Ok, maybe not midgets, but the racing action is diverse and well suited for the guy who can't get enough of those horses in a way that doesn't involve bestiality. They also offer a number of European sports, but at this time nothing American. They do however, have a partner who does, BetAustralia and you can transfer funds between the two. |
| Year Started |
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1996 |
| Country |
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Australia |
| Languages |
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Cantonese
English
Mandarin
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| Management |
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Mark Read, Owner
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| Overall Rating |
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Rates 3 of 5 stars. |
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| IASbet Sports Betting Features |
| Deposit Types |
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- 1Pay
- Credit Card
- Moneybookers
- NETeller
- Prepaid ATM
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| Sport Types |
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- Boxing
- Dog Racing
- Football
- Golf
- Horseracing
- Rugby
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| Wager Types |
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| Wager Limits |
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- Minimum Bet: $5
- Maximum Bet: $1,000
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| Withdrawal Terms |
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Withdrawals may be made by: Credit card, Prepaid ATM, NETeller, Moneybookers |
| Payout Limits |
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None |
| Bonus Ranking |
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0 |
| Initial Deposit Mins |
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$25.00 |
| Initial Bonus Offers |
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10% of deposit or $20 free bet on a $50 deposit. Maximum bonus is $150. |
| Reload Bonus Offers |
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None |
| Rebate Losses |
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None |
| Referral Bonus |
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None |
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| Loyalty Program |
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None |
| Overnight Lines |
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No |
| Collar Limits |
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None |
| Ten Cent Base |
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None |
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| IASbet Pros & Cons |
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- Good international sports
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| Cons |
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- No very strong American presence
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| IASbet Professional Review |
| The Company |
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International All Sports Limited (IAS) was the first bookmaker licensed in Australia and is a publicly listed company on the Australian Stock Exchange. In August, 2004, IAS announced a merger with Canbet (UK licensed). |
| Site Navigation |
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Average |
| Site Response Speed |
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Fast |
| Services Offered |
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- Sportsbook
- Racebook
- Poker
- Casino
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| User Experience |
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Jury's still out |
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IASbet Professional Review |
| By Kris Takahashi |
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The Look
The interface is good, but you can tell this sportsbook hasn't been around for a while, as they defer to their sister site on American sports. On the flip side, there's not a lot of nonsense going around when it comes to navigation and you can give the site the old "in-out" Clockwork Orange style, which is good if you need to sneak in a quick bet right before game time. Languages are in English and Chinese, which is good if you speak Chinese.
Deposits/Withdrawals
Upon registration, IASbet unleashes a series of flashing flags and cash options right at you. Depositing from America? Try NETeller! Australia? Try Visa! And so on, and so on.
Of course, registration is an entirely different beast altogether. They require a copy of your ID or passport along with the usual info. Funny though, it doesn't say registration is required to deposit, but to withdrawal only. As Arsenio used to say, things that make you go hmmmmmmmm......
Wagering
IASbet is primarily a European book, although they indicate they will add US bets at some point in the future. They have a wide selection of racing props on both American and international horse racing. Their speed betting option allows for quick wagering and the easy navigation makes for injury-free betting. If you're looking for more involved props and teasers, however, you'll be disappointed. IASbet seems to still be working out the kinks in those areas, but they may be adding more betting options soon.
Bonuses and Extras
IASbet includes the following bonuses:
- 10% First Deposit Bonus
- $20 free bet
- Nothing else, I just figure you have to have at least three bullet points
Considering that the minimum bonuses most books offer is 10%, if you're a bonus whore, it may be wise to take your business elsewhere. They also offer casino and poker, but who doesn't?
Customer Service
They have every toll-free number from every country in the world. All twelve of them. There are more than twelve countries, you say? Well, I'd argue that half of the countries you may call "countries" don't have the internet and are thus useless to a customer service powerhouse like IASbet. The other day I flew into Indonesia and was damn happy they had a toll free number.
They also have live chat, which reminds me how much I hate chat acronyms, lol.
Player Reviews/Forums
According to players, they're still unsure of this particular sportsbook, but apparently the sister site, Betaustralia.com has been around and has a solid reputation, which means your money and transactions should be secure, even if the site is relatively new.
Verdict
This site gets the Penelope Cruz award, for the simple fact that their American sports lines have yet to be posted, but their international presence is strong, which is just like Penelope Cruz. Her Spanish, or whatever she speaks, is just fine, but when she speaks English you can't understand a word she says. But like IASbet, she just got here, so we'll give them both a "to be continued" for now.
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