SBG Global Review
SBG Global claims they set the industry standard when it comes to sportsbetting, which may be a result of having 15 years experience running lines and keeping themselves in the spotlight of major media outlets such as ESPN, MSNBC, Fox Sports and USA Today. Headquartered in Costa Rica, SBG Global offers both amateur and seasoned bettors an unbeatable sportsbetting experience.
SBG Global Reputation
: 3/5Licensed in the UK, and headquartered in San Jose, Costa, SBG Global has built their reputation on providing bettors with a wealth of lines and exciting promotions and have even managed to build a sportsbetting empire with the addition of Bet Royal and Sports Gambling.
Although SBG’s strengths are visible to the public through their extensive selection of gaming options and user-friendly interface, SBG has suffered some serious hits to their reputation through constant reports of lack of payment which has lead to a series of unhappy customers. Lately, the complaints seem to be lessening which could mean they are on now on the right track and are trying to tackle some of these issues.
Even though SBG has had to deal with such difficulties, their global presence is unmistakable which will definitely keep SBG Global on the sportsbetting map for years to come.
SBG Global Bonuses / Value
: 3/5One of SBG’s strong suits is its reputation for offering big juicy promos and bonuses to new and existing sports bettors. However, we find their average rollover requirements of 3x on both the sign-up and deposit amounts steep. SBG sportsbook offer new players a 30% signup bonus on their initial deposit of $25+ while existing players can take advantage of a 30% re-up bonus, both with 3x rollover. Among the most popular contests offered at SBG are the Madness of March and Turkey Bowl Contests which promise combined winnings of at least $1,000,000. For those with many friends to refer, an additional 20% bonus is up for grabs. SBG is big on seasonal offers, so make sure to check out their promotions section for the latest and greatest offers in their online casino, poker room and racebook.
SBG Global $$$ / Security
: 3/5SBG Global offers bettors plenty of secure deposit options which are fairly standard in the industry. The deposit options currently available include person-to-person transfers (Western Union or Money Gram), credit cards including Visa/MasterCard, cashier’s checks, bank wires/transfers, Neteller and Moneybookers. Credit cards and cash deposits are the fastest methods available with cashier checks and wires taking the longest. There is a deposit minimum for all methods except cash banking of $50.
Withdrawal options at SBG are slightly less varied, including bank wire, Neteller, Moneybookers and cashier’s check. This information is not posted on their website so bettors must contact the SBG customer service team in order to obtain more information. SBG Global has received mixed reviews as far as payouts are concerned. A quick look at leading sports betting forums will show that although some players have reported quick payout times of 48-72 hours, others have had a much tougher time collecting their winnings. SBG’s payout times seem to vary by season, so we recommend you contact SBG personally before opening an account.
SBG has a strong record for providing bettors with a secure betting environment which is probably due to their secure level III 128 bit encryption software. No worries here guys!
SBG Global Customer Service
: 3/5SBG’s customer service team is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week and can be contacted toll-free at 1-888-238-3279, via e-mail at customer.service@betsbg.com or via Live Chat. One thing that deserves a special mention is their Live Chat agents’ especially positive and chipper moods. And if you’re enough of a regular, you will actually get to know some of them (and they will remember you too)! So, overall, their customer service gets an especially good review from us in this category. To the support agent’s bosses, give your support staff a well-deserved raise!
SBG Global Software / Website
: 3/5SBG Global popularity stems from the use of Mercedes and Trading exchange software which is completely proprietary and adds to their flare for gaming. SBG works hard at providing bettors with the best gaming experience possible with their attention-grabbing promotions and website, quality customer service and overwhelming availability of lines. They’ve almost got the whole package except for the few stains on their record for lack of payment. If they could work on this issue then they could easily be the best sportsbook out there.
