Betdaq Sportsbook Overview

Betdaq is a British betting exchange, that offers a classic betting line for making sports bets.

The company has been operating since 2000 and primarily targets the European audience. In terms of registered users, Betdaq only lags behind the popular betting exchange Betfair.

Betdaq, established in 2000 by Irish billionaire and sports betting enthusiast Dermot Desmond, has been taking sports bets since its launch in 2001.

In 2013 the rights to the company were acquired by renowned British bookmaker Ladbrokes.

Betdaq operates only online, without any physical betting shops, allowing users to place bets through the official website and mobile apps.

The website is available in five languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Chinese. 

The Betdaq site is blocked in some countries. A VPN can help circumvent the blocks. The company does not provide alternative links for accessing the resource.

To make bets and trade sports bets users undergo registration on the Betdaq website - they fill out a detailed questionnaire and provide personal data.

The bookmaker requests identity verification prior to the first withdrawal of winnings.

To do this users send a passport or ID-card photos to the bookmaker email. The document review process takes up to 5 days.

In case a withdrawal amount exceeds €10000 or equivalent in another currency, Betdaq will request card or account verification through a video call.

The company conducts video verifications to curb the instances of registration with counterfeit and third-party documents.

Betdaq's primary focus is on its betting exchange service. In the betting line users will find only significant competitions within popular sports disciplines. The company accepts traditional bets on outcomes for 15 types of sports. For most matches Betdaq offers no more than 100 betting markets.

Live

In live players place bets on outcomes in 10 sports.

The bookmaker does not offer live broadcasts for matches, except for esports competitions and horse racing.

In Betdaq's live provides a broad betting line with an expanded list of markets for betting on performance in particular periods and individual player stats.

Soccer

Betdaq's soccer line includes tournaments of British leagues, local championships and semi-professional friendly matches, covers events in Latin America and Eastern Europe.

Betdaq accepts bets on the outcome of the matches, totals and handicaps.

Hockey

The hockey line in Betdaq consists of matches from the NHL and top divisions in Europe.

The bookmaker accepts bets on outcomes, scoring and handicaps. The live betting line features markets  for placing bets onn individual periods of hockey matches.

Basketball

For basketball betting, the bookmaker has gathered matches from the National Basketball Association (NBA) and European cup tournaments, while players will find events of regional significance in the betting line

Volleyball

The company accepts bets only on significant matches within popular volleyball championships, often - only on the finals.

Esports

In Betdaq fans of computer battles place bets on major tournaments Dota 2, CS2, League of Legends.

The bookmaker offers an expanded list for esports betting in the live line with unique markets:

• Tower destruction
• Boss kill
• Enemy base detonation

Tennis

The betting line for tennis includes matches in Grand Slam tournaments and qualifying confrontations of ATP, WTA and Challenger.

Place bets on winning the match, statistics per game and sets.

Boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA)

In the pre-match line for betting on martial arts and boxing Betdaq includes significant fights. Additionally, there are always offers on fights involving English and Irish fighters.

Sports fans bet on winning in the fight.

The average commission at Betdaq is 10%. For the main football markets it rarely exceeds 7%.

In live, for less popular sports, the bookmaker increases the margin to 15%.

The betting exchange service allows direct peer-to-peer betting with other players without the bookmaker margin. When selling a bet Betdaq retains a fixed commission of 2%.

For mobile play, the bookmaker offers a mobile version of the website and apps for devices with Android and iOS.

iOS

The application for iPhone or iPad can only be downloaded from the Appstore.

Android

Users with Android devices can install the app straight from the Betdaq website.

Mobile Version

The mobile version of the Betdaq website enables gameplay on a phone without the need for software installation. The adapted site possesses the full capacity of the desktop version.

The bookmaker accepts payments and makes payouts on popular international payment systems.

Convenience of account top up

You can top up gaming balance with bank cards, electronic payment systems such as Paypal, Neteller and Skrill.

The minimum deposit is €10, $10, 10£ depending on the currency chosen at registration.

Money appear in your account within 10 minutes after transaction approval. The bookmaker doesn't charge a commission.

Convenience of withdrawals

Clients withdraw money using the same method they used to make the deposit.

The minimum payout size is $10.

The bookmaker Betdaq only charges a commission for withdrawal if the player has not fully wagered the deposit amount.

Betdaq website offers over 5,000 gambling activities from certified developers. Clients can play slot, card and table games, and participate in video draws and lotteries.

The largest number of games is provided by developers such as Net Ent, Microgaming, Novomatic, Pragmatic Play and Play'n Go.

The average return rate in the casino is 96%. Bets can only be made in real money. A demo mode is not available on Betdaq.

Betdaq accepts bets from users from United Kingdom based on the license given by the local regulator. For players across the various European nations, the corporation extends its services based on the license secured from the Curaçao regulator.

Over 55% of registered clients at Betdaq are citizens of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. The bookmaker accepts bets from users regardless of their country of residence, except for players from the USA.

At any difficulties with the Betdaq service users check online chat on the official website or in the apps. Players have access to a hotline at +35315566222. If necessary, they can shoot an email to the support service at [email protected].

Betdaq's customer support only responses in English.

Unique features of Betdaq include:

• Betting exchange service
• Availability of software for real-time odds monitoring
• Low commission for exchange transactions
• Increased margin for traditional sports betting
• Prompt bet settlement and fast payouts
• Complicated user identification.

Many users prefer Betdaq only as a betting exchange. It is quite unpopular as a bookmaker.

Users note the high level of reliability of the company. Betdaq pays out winnings within 3 working days, does not block user accounts and does not cut limits for successful players.

Customers call the complicated identification up to 10 working days a drawback of the service.

Betdaq has not been recognized for its sports betting activites.

New Betdaq clients get a welcome bonus of €10, $10 or £10.

After registration, players can make a deposit and place their first bet for an amount of $10. After the bet is settled, a free bet equal to the stake amount will be credited to the user's account. The bonus funds can be used for a free bet on a match in the bookmaker's line with odds of 2.00 or higher.