MarathonBet Review

An online betting company established in 1997, Marathonbet launched its website in 2002. The bookmaker operates under a license issued by the Government of Curacao. In addition to its online presence, Marathonbet also operates physical betting shops in Belarus, Cameroon, England, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine.

All popular sports such as Cricket, Football, Basketball, Tennis, and Volleyball are available to bet on at Marathonbet. Moreover, the sportsbook also offers betting markets for Horse Racing, Greyhounds, Aussie Rules, Rugby Union, and MMA among other sports. Not only does Marathonbet accept players from India but also covers Indian domestic cricket leagues such as the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Welcome Bonus

Marathon bet does not offer a welcome bonus at the moment. However, if this changes in the future, we will update this space with the appropriate offer.

One of the oldest online betting sites, Marathonbet promises an exciting sports betting experience. The betting site supports Indian currency and also offers customer support for Indian players via telephone. The bookmaker’s understanding of the Indian audience is evident from its cricket coverage.

The betting odds offered for domestic matches on Marathonbet will appeal to the seasoned punters who are always on the lookout for odds and markets for betting on cricket. There are also markets for horse racing and greyhounds racing on the sportsbook with a special 0% commission feature for select football events.

There are over 100 reviews on Marathonbet Trustpilot profile though the betting site hasn’t claimed it yet. 78% of the total reviews are categorized as ‘bad’ with many players complaining of withdrawal issues, bet limits, and verification. Punters with big winnings have experienced trouble while withdrawing money from their account.

Creating an account with Marathonbet is a simple process. Once you click the Join Now button, you will be directed to a sign-up form that looks like this –

Simply fill in all the details such as your birthdate, name, surname, email address and set a username and a strong password.

Also, don’t forget to select your secret question to add an extra layer of security to your account.

Once you’ve finished filling in the sign-up form, hit the green Join Now button at the bottom. You will then receive a confirmation link in your email which then you need to click to activate your account.

After having confirmed your registration by clicking the activation link sent to your email, proceed to log in.

At the rightmost corner of the top menu bar, you will notice Available balance displayed with a Deposit button next to it. Hit the button to open the deposit page and find out all the available payment methods available for making a deposit with Indian currency.

• Skrill
• Neteller
• PhonePe
• ecoPayz
• Jeton Wallet
• Bitcoin
• AstroPay card
• Net Banking
• Bank Transfer
• MobiKwik
• Airel Money

All of these payment methods are available for both deposit and withdrawal as shown in the screenshot below –

As you can see, deposits made using Neteller and Skrill are processed instantly whereas, for Jeton Wallet and Astropay card, the processing is Instant for deposit as well as withdrawal.

If you wish to deposit money using Skrill, simply click the Deposit button in the same row as that of the payment method.

The minimum deposit requirement for Skrill is ₹444.

To deposit using Skrill you need to enter your Skrill payment email, the amount you wish to deposit to your Marathonbet account, your postcode, and click Deposit to proceed to the final steps in the deposit process.

Marathonbet offers a wide range of sports betting options from Cricket, Football, and Basketball to Tennis, Ice Hockey, and even Horse Racing.

One of the highlight features of Marathonbet sportsbook is the 0% margin pre-match betting markets for select sports leagues such as the England Premier League, UEFA Champions League, German Bundesliga, Italy Serie A, and Spain Primera Division.

0% margin means the bookmaker takes no commission on the market and this makes the odds more favorable for the bettors giving them the best returns for their money.

Here is an example of the 0% margin betting market for an upcoming England Premier League match – Everton vs Leicester City

• The odds offered in the Full-Time Winner market for Everton – 2.93, Draw – 3.60, and Leicester – 2.60.
• These odds are higher than those offered by the top 5 ranking sites in our list of best betting sites in India.
• The closest another bookmaker comes to these odds offers 2.90 for Everton, 3.25 for Draw, and 2.50 for Leicester.
• So, in conclusion, Marathonbet offers the best football betting odds in India for certain pre-match markets.

How to place bets on sports?

Marathonbet sportsbook features a simple user interface with a traditional design. The look and feel of the website may not seem modern or elegant, but the design is quite efficient.

As you can see in the above screenshot, there are two options for viewing the sports events – All Events and Live Events. While the screenshot shows the live sports events available to bet on at the moment, if you wish to view the upcoming sports events, you can simply switch to All Events from the left sidebar. You can classify the upcoming events by timing and sport.

Cricket Betting at Marathonbet

To place a bet on a pre-match cricket betting market, for example –

• Choose the sport from the Popular section on the left.
• Select a cricket match to bet on from the available matches and find all the different betting markets available.

• To bet on the winner of the BBL match as shown in the above screenshot, click on the odds offered for either team 1 or 2 and a bet slip will be opened in the right sidebar.
• Enter your stake amount, check the potential returns for your bet, and finally hit the Place bet button.

The website has a live chat feature to contact customer service. The response time is quick and the representatives answer your queries satisfactorily.

Marathon bet also offers customer support via telephone – 0008000502017

In case, a player wants to send an email inquiry to the bookmaker, he/she may use this email – [email protected].

For queries related to deposits and withdrawals, you can reach Marathonbet customer support at this address – [email protected]

Remember to include your login when you send your query via email.

Mobile Apps

In addition to mobile support for the website, Marathonbet also offers app support for Android and iOS platforms. You can find all the markets for all the sports that are available on the desktop version of the site.

Conclusion

Marathonbet has been around for almost two decades since the launch of its website in 2002. The bookmaker offers an impressive selection of sports betting options including Pool Betting for Football and Tennis. The sportsbook features all the popular horse racing markets in addition to betting options for Financials such as betting on Gold, EUR/USD, EUR/GBP, and other currencies.

The 0% margin pre-match betting markets offered for certain sports events is a game-changer. This places Marathonbet in high and running to be the best betting site for Football in India. However, when it comes to cricket betting, the number of markets is very less. In-play betting markets are less than 5 while the pre-match betting options for cricket are not more than 10. In addition to this, the bookmaker does not accept Debit/Credit cards or any of the popular local payment methods.

Marathonbet is a trustworthy and reliable online betting site with a range of features that are definitely worth trying out.

Features: 0% margin on various events, Partial and Auto Cashout, Advancebet, Once-Click Bet

Sports covered: Cricket, Football, Chess, Boxing, American Football, Ice Hockey, Horse Racing

App: Android app & mobile-optimized site

Payment options: VISA, NetBanking, Neteller, Skrill, Bitcoin, Bank Transfer, Airtel Money, MobiKwik, ecoPayz, Jeton Wallet, PhonePe

Contact information: Live Chat, Phone, and Email