McBookie, founded in 2009 and sold in 2023 to Playquarry Ltd, is established and operates from the United Kingdom. Due to its growing popularity, many users have requested a review of this Scottish online bookmaker, so I decided to analyse all its features and functions, and this was the result:
Before starting this analysis, here is an informative table that will allow you to learn more about McBookie:
I was very surprised by how seriously McBookie takes security. It uses SSL-encrypted connections, server firewalls and additional security layers to keep your financial and personal information safe. Identity verification is another key point, as it prevents identity theft. Its website receives more than 8,000 visits per month, according to data from Ahrefs.
I have to be honest with you. It was a headache to get detailed information about McBookie’s welcome bonuses and promotions. In their “Promotion” section, the information is very general and poor, so I had to contact customer service. The wait time was three hours, but it was worth it because we got an accurate, albeit disappointing, response due to the small number of offers available:
It was disappointing to find only two promotions for registered players. The first is the Coupon Buster, where I placed combination bets with just £5. If you don’t get one of the predictions right, as was my case, McBookie will refund you up to £25 in free bets to bet again.
The second promotion is Club Tartan, where I received a £5 free bet for betting £30 during the week. This allowed me to make some winnings without having to risk part of my weekly budget.
Unfortunately, McBookie does not offer a loyalty programme. This disadvantage puts it a step below some of the best online bookmakers in the United Kingdom. However, in a future update, I will let you know if one is added to the website.
If you are over 18 years of age, have a UK-issued ID and are a resident of any of the countries that make up the UK, you can create an account at McBookie by following the steps below:
The McBookie website does not specify the payment methods, so once again I had to contact customer service. Fortunately, they listed the available options, minimum amounts, processing times and fees:
As you can see, the bank deposit is low, especially if you use a bank card, as was my case. McBookie did not charge me any fees, nor did my bank. However, I recommend checking beforehand, as some banks and digital wallets do charge a transaction fee.
That said, here are the withdrawal options available at McBookie:
At McBookie, I was able to bet with £0.10, which is the minimum bet allowed. The maximum bet is £25,000. On the other hand, the maximum deposit you can make is £10,000, and you can make withdrawals over £100,000.
What impressed me most was finding more than 18,000 odds on Champions League matches, for example, spread across multiple markets such as Asian handicap, totals and double chance. This gave me the opportunity to use some tools such as the multiple bet bonus to try to get more out of my bankroll.
McBookie’s odds are fractional, although you can also change them to American or decimal odds.
I really liked this section because the odds are updated quickly, which allowed me to place bets on the fly during a Premier League match where I also managed to activate the cashout. In that same match, I was able to check the statistics in real time and the animated screen. The streaming service is only available for certain sports such as table tennis and e-sports.
McBookie offers a mobile app for both Android and iOS operating systems. Both versions are available on Google and the App Store respectively. I tried both and I must say that the download and installation took no more than 2 minutes. I immediately logged in with my email and password and the result was amazing. All the features and functions of the web version are available and best of all, there were no loading issues or unexpected crashes.
The mobile version was also satisfactory, an option I recommend for users who have mobile phones with limited memory storage capacity.
The odds, at least in football, are within the average range (between 4% and 6%), which means they are not bad. For example, using automated software, I calculated the 1×2 odds for a Premier League match and the result was 5.39%. Now let’s take a look at other sports:
McBookie’s customer support is only available in English and offers the following communication channels:
Live chat is available 24/7, but you must register to access it. Any other queries you may have before creating your account should be sent by email.
Generally, bookmakers display their awards and recognitions in the footer of their website, but this is not the case with McBookie. In fact, no related information appears on the Internet either.
McBookie’s web design is neither attractive nor modern, but it is quite functional for betting or playing at the casino, both on the web version and the mobile version. It is easy to find sporting events, as well as markets and odds. In addition, the colour scheme (blue, white and black) makes the events stand out more.
Everything is perfectly laid out, including the betting slip on the right-hand side of the screen. However, I would add more and better information about bonuses, promotions and payment methods.
At this point, I must congratulate McBookie because you can see the effort they have made to protect their users from gambling addiction. Here I found a lot of great tools to better manage my bankroll and playing time. I also consulted some professional organisations such as Gamcare and Gambleaware, which can help if you feel you have lost control of your betting.
I loved a section with recommendations for protecting minors and gambling responsibly. Below is a list of the responsible gambling tools I found at this bookmaker:
