Matchbook Sportsbook Overview

Matchbook, a betting exchange, offers a platform for placing bets with other players and trading sports wager opportunities. However, it does not offer a traditional bookmaker's line. In Nigeria, the betting exchange website is blocked, resulting in players using VPNs or other services to access the company's offers. Company's background: Matchbook, the betting exchange, was established in New York in 2004, primarily servicing US citizens. In 2011, the exchange was acquired by British investors, Triplebet Ltd. As of October 2011, all American user accounts have been closed with outstanding balances being settled. Come January 2012, the betting exchange secured a British license and became the official sponsor of football club Brentford. Until 2013, the company only accepted bets from UK and Northern Ireland players. By 2014 Matchbook had expanded to various European and international markets enabling users from the former USSR and China, along with European Union countries, to open accounts. The opportunity for players from Northern and Central Africa to register became available in 2015. [Image link showing official matchbook betting exchange website] In 2020, the Matchbook exchange ceased registration for Nigerian users. Existing user accounts from Nigeria were closed. According to the betting company's management, all remaining funds were returned to the players.

The exchange has been operational since 2004, repeatedly switching target audiences and owners.

In 2024, Matchbook takes third place in the betting exchange rankings, trailing behind Betfair and Betdaq.

The betting site has been translated into English and Chinese. The Chinese interface includes two versions: Shansi and Putonghua.

Players must register to place bets on the company's site by filling out a form with personal data.

After confirming the email address and mobile phone number, players can top up their accounts and initiate the first transactions.

Before processing the first payout request, the bookmaker asks for the player's passport photo and a document verifying the client's actual place of residence to confirm their identity. The document verification process may take up to 21 days.

The company's rules prohibit using another person's payment instruments for conducting financial transactions on the betting exchange. To vet these payment instruments, representatives of the exchange request verification of bank cards or personal accounts in electronic payment systems.

Matchbook doesn't deal users with a standard betting line. It's a sporting bets trading service centred around the buying and selling bet slips across 16 sporting disciplines. The company covers popular American sports, including baseball, football, and cricket. Various trading positions are offered for football, basketball, and hockey lines.

Betting enthusiasts buy and sell coupons across these sports. However, in the year 2024, Matchbook does not allow users to trade cyber sports bets.

Live

Players create slips for sale within the framework of ongoing matches. Available market selection is limited. In LIVE, you can only buy or sell slips for "outcome", "total" and "handicap" markets. For some confrontations, the bookmaker offers "Both will score" and "Authorship of the first goal" markets.

An early deal completion in the betting exchange is not covered. The scrutiny of the slip happens only after the chosen match ends.

This bet exchange does not offer direct broadcasts to its users.

Football

In the pre-match mode, players make deals on main and combined markets for popular football confrontations. Matchbook's football line only features the most significant football matches in European and Asian national tournaments and international championships. The betting exchange ignores the second leagues and semi-professional championships.

Hockey

The hockey line comprises positions for forming slips on NHL matches and top European leagues. The Continental Hockey League and Nigeria's Youth Hockey League are absent from the Matchbook line.

The betting exchange anticipates many markets for hockey bets trading, including markets for bets on statistical indicators and the effectiveness of separate periods.

Basketball

"Matchbook" clients formalise and sell bets on basketball. The line mainly consists of NBA and Eurocup confrontations.

The rendition includes "outcome", "handicap", and "total" markets. Rarely one can come across positions for betting on indicators of separate quarters.

Women's basketball tournaments are not covered in the line.

Volleyball

Matchbook scarcely takes into account volleyball confrontations. It's a rare occurrence to find final confrontations of major European tournaments in the line. The line-up only features the market for betting on match victory.

Tennis

Tennis fans form coupons on victories in title tournaments, which influence WTA and ATP rating indicators.

Qualifying tennis tournaments are not drawn in the Matchbook line.

Mixed martial arts (MMA)

MMA fans will find popular fights featuring well-known athletes within the betting exchange line. The bookmaker often pays attention to heavyweight fights, super heavyweight category matches, and final fights for the right-to-own belts of well-known promotions.

In 2016, the Matchbook site introduced an online casino service. Clients participate in video draws and lotteries, engaging in gambling games developed by globally recognized creators.

The exchange collaborates solely with certified providers for the development of online gambling games. The average likely payout level for Matchbook slots stands at 96.5%.

In the year 2024, over 14,000 certified gambling games are presented on the Matchbook site.

Matchbook doesn't embed a bookmaker's margin into the odds for trading sports bets, the company retains a commission of 1% from every transaction, regardless of the outcome.

Trading and purchasing of sports betting is possible via the official website or via the mobile version. The company offers mobile applications for Android and iOS devices for punters looking to trade on the go.

However, an exchange platform is not available for the PC.

iOS

For iOS devices, the sports betting exchange offers two applications: one for iPhone, and another for iPad. The mobile software for iPad is tailored to work seamlessly with the tablet, ensuring maximum comfort and ease of use with large-screen devices.

The applications can be downloaded from the App Store.

Android

Users with Android 5.0 devices or newer versions can download the betting trading software from the 'Mobile Applications' section of the official sports betting exchange website.

Mobile Version

The mobile version of the sports betting exchange is accessible from any smartphone or tablet, regardless of the operating system. The mobile site offers the same features and functionalities as the full Matchbook betting exchange.

Opening an account on the betting exchange can be done in 5 currencies: US dollars, Euros, pounds sterling, Chinese yuan, and Indian rupees. Once you've registered, the chosen currency cannot be changed.

You can top up your account in any currency. When funds are credited to the gaming balance, the betting exchange will perform an automatic conversion at an internal rate.

The bookmaker accepts payments and processes payouts via bank cards and international systems like Skrill and Neteller.

Convenience of Account Replenishment

The minimum deposit sum at the Matchbook betting exchange is $10 or equivalent in other currencies.

No commission is charged for replenishment.

Funds come into the gaming balance instantly.

To participate in the betting exchange’s welcome bonus program, clients deposit no less than $30 within 7 days of registration.

Convenience of Fund Withdrawal

Players can withdraw their winnings by making a request in the "Withdrawals" section.

The minimum payout amount is $30.

The bookmaker processes requests within 7 work days, excluding the day the withdrawal request was made. Matchbook does not charge a commission.

On the international stage, the betting exchange operates under the license of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission.

The Matchbook service is available to users in the United Kingdom under a license issued by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission.

Matchbook provides users with round-the-clock customer support in English. Gamers make their inquiries through the online chat on the official website or through the company's mobile apps. For more complex issues, the operators recommend lodging an email request at [email protected].

Users from the United Kingdom can contact the bookmaker at (+44) 203 642 6867.

Matchbook specifics:

• lack of traditional betting lines;
• minimal betting trade commissions at only 1%;
• complex and lengthy verification process;
• broad assortment of gambling games from certified developers;
• absence of live broadcasts of sports confrontations;
• insignificant number of matches available for real-time coupon formation;
• restrictions on the usage of bonuses, depending on the player's country of residence.

During its operation, the betting exchange has not been awarded for its achievements in the gambling industry.

Players are lodging complaints against the betting exchange, accusing the company of non-payment of winnings and excessive identification procedures – to confirm the identity of players, 'Matchbook' requests for an array of documents.

After the closure of registration for players from Nigeria, Nigerian users have been lodging complaints against the bookmaker for non-payment of remaining account balances.

"Matchbook" offers a welcome bonus exclusively for users from the United Kingdom. New players receive a 100% match of their initial deposit up to £50 and a refund of their first bet up to £10. To withdraw bonus funds, you must use the credit in your account on sports betting trades at least three times. Fans of competitive gaming will find dedicated promotions and loyalty programs on Matchbook.