Happistar Review 2024

Happistar is a relatively new betting site in India. Established in 2021, the sportsbook operates with a Curacao license. The betting site accepts Indian players and offers betting odds for many popular cricket events.

With an exciting welcome bonus and wide sports coverage, Happistar is a major contender to be one of the best betting sites in India. 

Is Happistar the right betting site for you? 

Let’s find out the best features, hits, and misses, and explore every aspect of the sportsbook before you decide to sign up. 

Happistar has a Curacao license and follows all the KYC and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) policies. The betting site also cooperates with 3rd party regulatory authorities. 

The betting site employs a 128-bit encryption technology to provide a safe and secure online betting environment for all players. Happistar ticks all the boxes for a trusted betting site. Though a Curacao license is not a favorite of betting experts, the overall experience with customer care also affects the trustworthiness of a betting site. 

24/7 customer support with quick and satisfactory responses to queries is a positive sign. 

Happistar Strengths

Wide range of Football betting markets: The sportsbook features over 800 different betting options for Football matches.

Bet Builder: The Bet Builder feature is one of the most popular betting features among Football punters. Having the freedom to create your own bets for your favorite Football matches, surely enhances the betting experience.

Profit Booster: A unique promotion from Happistar that boosts your profits from sports bets every day. 

Quick Withdrawals: There may not be many payment options, but the withdrawals are quick and credited to your bank account in 24 to 48 working hours.

Happistar Weaknesses

Fewer betting markets for cricket matches: Though there is not a great variety of betting markets for cricket on Happistar, there are more pre-match and live betting markets that offer cash out than other betting sites in India.

Limited Payment Methods: Happistar doesn’t offer a wide range of payment options that cover local payment methods for deposits. 

Conclusion

Happistar is a decent betting site that can be a good fit for someone who mostly bets on the match result and likes to enjoy regular sports promotions. The lack of variety in deposit methods doesn’t help Happistar’s beginner-friendly credentials. Cryptocurrencies are not the top choice for the regular Indian punter and without NetBanking or UPI, Happistart sportsbook wouldn’t find many takers.

Happistar has a design and interface which may not be very beginner-friendly. I found it difficult to quickly find the upcoming sports events on the desktop site.

It was much easier to navigate on the mobile site. The interface is smooth and intuitive which makes it quite beginner-friendly. There is a decent-sized welcome bonus along with a few other exciting promotions for sports betting.

On the payments front, Happistar doesn’t deliver the goods. There were no payment methods other than cryptocurrencies at the time of this review. 
Though the withdrawals are easy and quick with the NetBanking method, I did not find a good variety of payment methods to choose from.

Another aspect of Happistar sportsbook which does not have variety is the cricket betting markets. Nevertheless, you will find the major pre-match and live cricket betting markets. 

Football fans can enjoy a variety of events, odds, and betting markets. In addition, you also get the Bet Builder feature and Boosted Odds for Football betting.

Live streaming, in-game stats for cricket betting, and local payment methods are some of the major improvements I’d suggest. Customer care is available 24/7 and the live chat is one of the best features of the betting site.

Happistar sportsbook has a much better interface on the mobile site than its desktop version. I found it easier to navigate through the different sports and markets on the mobile site. 

There is a wide range of sports covered at Happistar. In addition to the more popular sports like Cricket, Football, Basketball, and Tennis, the betting site also offers odds for MMA, Boxing, Aussie Rules, and E-Sports.

• Cricket
• Football
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Kabaddi
• Table Tennis
• Ice Hockey
• American Football
• Chess
• Golf
• Rugby League

Happistar also offers special bets on events such as BBC Sports Personality of the Year. 

There are betting odds for TV events like X-Factor and Strictly Come Dancing also. 

At the time of this Happistart review, the Politics section covered UK, USA, Turkey, and Cyprus with odds for betting on the -

• Next Prime Minister of the UK
• Democrat Candidate 2024
• Republic Candidate 2024
• Winner of the US Presidential Election 2024

While these are some of the unique features of the Happistar sportsbook, we are well aware of what the Indian punter enjoys the most - betting on cricket. 

Let’s dive into the cricket betting odds, markets, and coverage at Happistar.

Happistar Cricket Betting

✔︎ Great coverage of local and international cricket events

✔︎ Cash out for multiple betting markets

✔︎ Outright betting odds for BBL, The Ashes, IPL, and World Cup

✕ No live streaming and in-game stats such as scorecard

✕ Fewer betting markets than other top betting sites

At the time of writing this review, 3 Ford Trophy games, 1 One-Day International, and 1 Women’s T20I match were scheduled to be played on the next day.

With less than 24 hours for the match start time, the betting markets found on Happistar for these games were surprisingly low. 

• Only Match Winner and Toss Winner for the women’s T20I
• Only the Match Winner market for Ford Trophy matches
• 8 pre-match betting markets for India vs Bangladesh ODI

The good thing is the sports coverage as we found odds for many cricket leagues and tournaments including - 

• Trinidad T10 Blast
• T10 League Abu Dhabi
• Big Bash
• Big Bash Outright
• IPL Outright
• The Ashes Outright

The most popular cricket betting markets on Happistar include -

• Top Team Batsman
• Top Team Bowler
• Most Sixes
• Most Fours
• A Fifty to be Scored in the Match
• A Hundred to be Scored in the Match

Moreover, you will also find the popular in-play betting markets during live cricket matches. If you like betting on the total runs in a phase or an over during the live game, Happistar has it all for you.

Also, there are more live cricket betting markets that allow cash out on Happistar than I found on any other betting site in India.

What I didn’t like about live cricket betting was the lack of a live scorecard and other in-game stats that help punters make an informed decision. There is no live streaming either. 

Happistar Football Betting

What’s great about Football betting at Happistar?

✔︎ Wide coverage of Football tournaments from around the world

✔︎ Over 800 different betting options for major Football matches

✔︎ Bet Builder for punters to build their own bets

✔︎ Cashout is available across multiple betting markets

✔︎ Variety of in-game stats including live animation

What needs improvement?

✕ No Live Streaming

Like most betting sites, Happistar also has a vast collection of betting markets and odds for Football matches.

There is a wide coverage that includes local Indian football tournaments such as ISL, I-League, and Delhi Senior Division.

In addition to a wide range of betting markets for both pre-match and in-play betting on Football events, Happistar also offers Boosted Odds for select Football matches.

Some of the most popular football betting markets on Happistar which also allow cash out during in-play are - 

• Match Result
• Double Chance
• Draw No Bet
• Total Goals
• Team Total Goals
• Both Teams To Score
• Goals Handicap
• First Team To Score
• Last Team To Score

These are just a few markets. The number is much bigger for pre-match football betting markets. And many of these markets offer cash out once the game is in-play.

Another good thing about live betting on Football with Happistar is that the live odds are updated quickly. This allows you to stay on top of all the changes in the game.

Betting sites offer a matched bonus on the first deposit a player makes after signing up. These bonus offers vary in size and conditions. I found the Happistar sports welcome bonus easy to claim, decent size, but the wagering requirements are a bit higher. 

Sports Welcome Bonus of Up to INR 30,000 + 70 Free Spins

The INR 30,000 sports bonus package from Happistar comes in three installments. 

• Get a 120% matched bonus on your first deposit up to INR 10,000 + 70 Free Spins
• On your second deposit, claim a 75% bonus of up to INR 10,000
• And finally, on the third deposit, get a 50% bonus of up to INR 10,000

The bonus wagering requirements are different for each of these bonuses. 

How to claim the Happistar bonus?

• Register an account with Happistar
• Before you make a deposit, claim the 120% sports welcome bonus in the “bonuses” section
• Select a payment method and deposit at least INR 300
• Receive your 120% Sports Welcome Bonus from Hapistar

Once you complete the wagering requirements for the first deposit and bonus, you can then claim the 75% bonus on your second deposit. 

And after the rollover requirements for that bonus are complete, then you can grab the 50% bonus on your third deposit. 

What is the minimum deposit to qualify for the welcome bonus?

The minimum deposit required to claim the sports welcome bonus from Happistar is INR 300. 

Whether you wish to claim the 120% bonus on your first deposit or the 50% bonus on the third, the minimum deposit remains the same - INR 300.

What are the wagering requirements for the bonus?

• 120% bonus on 1st deposit - The deposit and bonus must be wagered 15 times on sports bets with odds of 1.50 or more. 
• 75% bonus on 2nd deposit - The deposit and bonus must be wagered 12 times on sports bets with odds of 1.50 or more
• 50% bonus on 3rd deposit - The deposit and bonus must be wagered 10 times on sports bets with odds of 1.50 or more

The payment methods available at Happistar keep changing frequently. Mainly there are two ways you can deposit on Happistar. Local Bank Transfer or NetBanking and cryptocurrencies. 

I was disappointed to find only crypto payment methods for deposits at the time of writing this Happistar review. 

Here is a list of cryptocurrencies you can use to deposit on Happistar - 

• BitCoin
• Ethereum
• Ripple
• LiteCoin
• USDT

The minimum deposit you can make using cryptocurrencies is INR 500. Whereas the maximum you can deposit is INR 2 lakhs.

How to make a deposit on Happistar?

• Log in to your Happistar account
• Tap the wallet icon on the top-right corner of the screen
• Choose a payment method
• Enter the amount you wish to deposit
• Tap the Deposit button

For deposits using Bitcoin, you will need to send the exact amount to the BTC address displayed in the next step. 

The exchange rate is fixed for 10 minutes and you must send the BTC to the given address within 10 minutes.

We found a few good promotions for sports betting on Happistar. The FIFA World Cup was underway during the time of this Happistar review. And as expected from a worthy sportsbook, Happistar had an offer for World Cup betting.

10% Cashback On All World Cup INPLAY Losses

Bet on live FIFA World Cup matches and get a 10% cashback on your losses. 

• To qualify for this promotion, you must place bets only on live World Cup matches with odds of at least 1.50.
• Only single bets will count towards this promotion. 

You can claim your 10% cashback 72 hours after the World Cup final ends. 

Profit Booster

Here is a unique promotion from Happistar. Boost your profit on every bet you place with Happistar using this feature. 

How do I use the profit booster?

• Make a deposit and get a profit booster instantly
• Add your selection from the betting markets to the bet slip
• Enable to Profit Booster toggle
• Place your bet

One Profit Booster will be credited after every deposit you make. If you make a deposit every day, you can use this feature daily. 

The percentage boost on your bet depends on the amount of your deposit. The maximum boost is 20% for a deposit amount of INR 80 - INR 409 but the maximum bet amount for this boost is INR 60.

The lower the boost percentage gets, the higher will be the maximum bet allowed. 

If you are a punter who deposits daily, there is another promotion for you.

Daily Reload Bonus

Happistar offers a 5% sports reload bonus of up to INR 10,000 daily

How to claim the daily reload bonus?

• Opt in for the daily reload bonus in the “Bonuses” section before making a deposit
• Make a deposit of at least INR 300
• Receive your 5% sports reload bonus of up to INR 10,000

The deposit and bonus must be wagered 4 times on sports bets with odds of 1.50 before you can withdraw the bonus.

There are three ways to contact customer care at Happistar - 

• Live Chat
• Email
• Telegram

Though there is no telephone support, the betting site has an FAQ section that addresses many of your betting-related issues.

The customer care agent in the Live Chat is quick to respond to your queries. The waiting time for a response in the Live Chat is little to none.

The customer support is localized for Indian players and that's the best part about it. There are loads of international betting sites opening their doors to Indian players but not everyone has a localized website.

• To withdraw your funds from Happistar, tap the Wallet icon on the top-right corner
• Switch to the Withdraw tab
• Select a payment method and fill in the required bank details
• Enter the amount to withdraw and click the Withdraw button

There are two ways to withdraw your money from Happistar - 

• Cryptocurrencies
• NetBanking

To withdraw using NetBanking, you must provide your Bank Name, Account Number, Account Name, and IFSC Code.

How long will it take to receive money after withdrawal?

The withdrawals made using NetBanking will be credited to your bank account within 24 to 48 working hours.

Note: Before you request a withdrawal, remember to verify your account.

Happistar offers a 2-step registration process to open a new account with the betting site.

• In the first step, enter your email address, and set up a username and password for your Happistar betting account.
• Next, fill in your First and Last name, City, and Mobile Number, and click Register

You must be over 18 years of age to sign up and place bets with Happistar.

• Log in to your Happistar account
• Click on the Sports option from the menu
• Select a sport from the All Sports list
• Choose a league/tournament to find all the upcoming matches
• Select a match and explore all the betting markets available
• Pick your selection from the available betting options
• Enter the stake amount in the bet slip
• Click Bet Now

The mobile site of the sportsbook offers smooth navigation between sports and a quick way to place bets on your favorite team.

Features: Popular cricket betting markets, and promotions, over 500 betting options for football matches, coverage of popular tennis events

Sports covered: Football, Cricket, Tennis, ESports, Rugby, Ice Hockey

App: No mobile app, a very effective and smooth mobile site in place

Payment Options: UPI, NetBanking, Cryptopay

Contact Information: Live Chat, Email, Telegram