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LSbet welcomes new customers with a 150% deposit bonus!

Those who start with a new bookmaker usually expect an attractive new customer bonus. In the current test, LSbet was quite convincing here. The bookmaker credits you with a whopping 150 percent of your first deposit as bonus credit. The limit is set at 150 euros. To get the maximum bonus, this means in plain language: deposit 100 euros – get 150 euros bonus!

Extremely fair bonus conditions – with one small catch

At first glance, the turnover conditions for this new customer bonus seem extremely fair. First of all, the amount of the first deposit must be wagered once at a minimum rate of 1.60 in order to qualify for the bonus. If we stick to our example of the maximum possible bonus (100 euros initial deposit), you will then have 150 euros bonus credit available on your betting account.

Now the bonus and the deposit amount (in our example 250 euros) must be wagered a total of four times, also at a minimum odds of 1.60, before you can withdraw the bonus. Following our example, a total of 1000 euros must be placed on sports bets. Handicap and over/under bets, as well as Virtual Sports and Live Casino are excluded to reach the bonus conditions.

The LSbet bonus offer for new customers would be one of the best on the market, were it not for the following point in the terms and conditions: the amount of the first deposit must be placed as a bet in one sum in order to receive the bonus, which of course entails the risk of a total loss. However, given the relatively low minimum odds of 1.60 and the otherwise fair turnover conditions, one can still speak of a very good welcome bonus.

Betting offer

Mit LSbet versucht ein weiterer Buchmacher, der aktuell mit einer Glücksspiel-Lizenz des Karibikstaats Curaçao operiert, den deutschsprachigen Markt zu erobern. Im Jahre 2012 gestartet, kann man den Wettanbieter durchaus noch als relativ jung bezeichnen. Auf den ersten Blick scheint hier alles geboten zu werden, was man sich von einem vollwertigen Online-Buchmacher wünscht, inklusive einem sehr vielversprechenden Willkommensbonus. Grund genug, LSbet einem ausführlichen Redaktionstest zu unterziehen.

Breite des Wettangebots im oberen Mittelfeld

Mit rund 25 Sportarten präsentiert das Wettportfolio von LSbet ausreichend vielseitig. Sicherlich, andere Buchmacher bieten mehr, dennoch werden hier auch bei anspruchsvollen Nutzern (fast) keine Wünsche offen bleiben. Neben König Fußball finden sich die üblichen Verdächtigen Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Handball und Eishockey. Natürlich werden auch Kampf- und Motorsportarten sowie US-Sport, Schach und Golf angeboten.

An Exoten mangelt es etwas, auch typisch britische Disziplinen wie Windhund- und Pferdewetten fanden sich während unseres Tests nicht im Programm. Dafür bietet der Buchmacher die immer populärer werdenden Wetten auf E-Sport an. Das Angebot dahingehend ist nicht berauschend, die wichtigsten Ligen bei CS:GO, Dota 2 und League of Legends sind jedoch vertreten.

Wetten bis hinunter in die Fußball-Regionalligen möglich

Was die Tiefe des Wettangebots angeht, werden vor allem Fußball-Fans voll auf ihre Kosten kommen. Bezogen auf Deutschland kann beispielsweise bis hinunter in die Regionalligen gewettet werden. Auch jenseits des runden Leders kann LSbet mit den Big Playern der Wettszene mithalten, sodass auch fortgeschrittene Sportwetten-Freunde bei diesem Buchmacher gut aufgehoben sind.

Etwas anders sieht die Situation bezüglich der Anzahl der angebotenen Wettmärkte aus. In den populärsten Ligen stehen pro Begegnung zwischen 60 und 70 Wettmöglichkeiten zur Verfügung. Während dies für den durchschnittlichen Nutzer mit Sicherheit ausreichend sein dürfte, werden professionelle Wett-Fans hier wahrscheinlich an ihre Grenzen stoßen.

Live bets

Der Livewetten-Bereich von LSbet ist derzeit noch relativ überschaubar. In Bezug auf Fußballwetten ist das Angebot durchaus mit dem etablierter Sportwettenanbieter vergleichbar – auf nahezu alle Partien kann auch live gewettet werden. Abseits des runden Leders sieht es dagegen anders aus. LSbet konzentriert sich hier (noch) auf das Wesentliche. Wer also gerne in Echtzeit auf spezielle Wettmärkte eines Eishockey-Matches tippen möchte, ist bei anderen Buchmachern sicherlich besser aufgehoben. Die wichtigsten Ereignisse eines Sportevents werden jedoch auch live abgedeckt.

Grafische Darstellung noch ausbaufähig

Was die Darstellung der Livewetten angeht, besteht bei LSbet noch etwas Verbesserungsbedarf. Positiv hervorzuheben ist die grundlegende Gestaltung, die schlicht und übersichtlich daherkommt. Außerdem wird für einige Sportevents ein Livekommentar angeboten. Allerdings könnte generell ein wenig mehr an Informationen zur Verfügung gestellt werden.

Ein wesentlicher Kritikpunkt ist, dass Quotenveränderung nicht durch grüne bzw. rote Pfeile dargestellt werden, wie es mittlerweile Standard bei etablierten Wettanbietern ist. Ob sich eine Quote verbessert oder verschlechtert hat, ist somit für den Nutzer nur schwer erkennbar.

Odds

Good and above all stable odds are rightly an important aspect for betting fans when choosing a bookmaker. LSbet performed very well in this respect in our current test. The odds key is around 93 percent on average, and sometimes up to 94 percent is offered for top events. Fringe sports are quoted lower, as expected, although the key never falls below the 90 percent mark. The bottom line is that the stability of the odds is absolutely satisfactory. In addition to soccer, the ice hockey and tennis odds stand out in the comparison.

Good odds despite omission of betting tax

The odds level of LSbet can be rated as very positive especially because the bookmaker does not charge any betting tax for German users. This is often compensated for by lower odds, which is not the case at LSbet, or only to an insignificant extent. The bottom line is that we can give the bookmaker an explicit recommendation in terms of odds.

Deposits & Withdrawals

LSbet offers German customers a very rich selection of payment options. Skrill, Neteller, Sofortüberweisung, Giropay, Paysafecard and credit card are offered, which should definitely be sufficient for the majority of sports betting fans.

It should be noted that withdrawals must always be made in the same way as the deposit. Before the first withdrawal, customers have to prove their identity, a procedure that has now become standard. For this purpose, a copy of the identity card and a current bill from the energy supplier or telecommunications provider are required as proof of address. The required documents can be sent by e-mail to customer service, where they will be checked immediately. It is advisable to do this immediately after registration to avoid delays later.

Overall, we rate the payment portfolio of LSbet as very good. In the future, it would be desirable if PayPal was also offered. Especially in Germany, this fast and secure option is very popular.

Reputation & Security

The bookmaker, which has been active since 2012, operates with a gambling license from the Caribbean state of Curaçao. Inexperienced betting fans may fear a reduction in the security and seriousness of a betting provider, but we can clearly give the all-clear. The license of the gambling authority of Curaçao is, as far as the requirements are concerned, quite comparable to those of a European one, e.g. from Malta.

LSbet also consistently implements current standards such as SSL encryption (which makes access by third parties almost impossible) and youth protection. The fact that payments can be processed through – Season ed market giants also speaks for the bookmaker’s trustworthiness.

Conclusion: LSbet is a safe and reputable bookmaker that we can recommend to betting fans without reservation.

Service & Support

24/7 Live Chat in German

We were very impressed by the service and support, which is available at LSbet around the clock, seven days a week. In addition to a live chat, the classic way via email form is also available as a contact option. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that both channels can be communicated in German. Other bookmakers can definitely take an example here.

All test inquiries were answered by the employees in a friendly and competent manner. The only downer is that telephone support is not (yet) available. The processing times of the emails were also rather average at around 24 hours.

Functions & Design

Even though design is always a question of personal taste, there are a few basic aspects that can be evaluated objectively. The color scheme with a contrast of rich green and different shades of gray is okay, even though we personally miss that certain something. Less sobriety would certainly be good here.

LSbet scores with good clarity and clear structure

The arrangement of the various menus is based on the classic and proven structure of the scene. For us, this is definitely a plus point, because usually betting providers fail when they want to implement supposedly innovative new features away from the traditional solutions. The clear, well-arranged layout looks pleasantly tidy and proves to be very user-friendly.

The loading times of the website leave nothing to be desired. In the test, we had an error message in between during a Virtual Sports feature in the live betting area (a plug-in could not be loaded here). This should not happen at a top bookmaker. The implementation of the German translation also leaves a lot to be desired. Small example: In the real-time betting, there is talk of “Favorieten”. Here, too, there is obviously still room for improvement.

Bet tax

LSbet deals with the troublesome topic of betting tax in a very pleasant way: The bookmaker does not charge this tax for German customers and is thus the exception among a few other providers. For the sports betting fan, this means that nothing is deducted from possible winnings.

The effect on the odds – which are usually lower in comparison when no betting tax is levied – is only slightly noticeable at LSbet. For this, we give it the full score!

Other Offers

For casino fans, LSbet leaves nothing to be desired

In addition to a good selection of sports bets, LSbet also offers an attractive casino including a live casino. Here you will find lucrative jackpots as well as games from the market leaders Microgaming and NetEnt. So if you want to try your luck at the virtual gaming table or slots apart from sports, you are in good hands at LSbet. Available betting credit can be easily transferred to the casino area and back.

Bonus promotions galore!

Existing customers at LSbet are spoiled with a whole range of changing bonus promotions, some of which are tied to specific sporting events or turnover requirements. All current promotions are displayed together for the sports betting and casino areas under the heading “Promotions”. During our test, almost 30 such offers were available – a really impressive value! Thus, LSbet offers endless gambling fun for beginners as well as advanced players!