The expert team at OddsPlays has over a decade of experience in the online sports betting industry, and we keep up to date with all the latest developments, technological innovations and public betting trends. Having analyzed and reviewed countless betting platforms and predictive software, we give you a holistic perspective of what’s out there, and how you can put it to good use.
What Platforms We Review
Our policy is not to leave out a single aspect of the online betting experience. We don’t just cover the bookmakers, sportsbooks, and sports betting apps, but also make extensive reviews on alternative betting products, and supplementary aides such as betting tools and betting software.
This way, we can guide bettors on the nuances of using betting tools and give them valuable insider insights into the minutiae of betting platforms – from their social functionalities to any innovative rewards schemes and betting customization opportunities.
Among the betting platforms, our reviews extend to the following:
- Sportsbooks/Bookmakers
- Peer To Peer Betting Platforms/P2P Betting Exchanges
- DFS Apps
- Social Sportsbooks/Sweepstakes Sportsbooks
When it comes to doing your research, optimizing strategies, and utilizing AI powered or data driven betting aides, we deliver comprehensive reviews on the following:
- Sports Betting Tools
- Betting Software
Our goal is to give you all the information you require about betting products or complementary aides, so that you can get the most out of your bankroll and sports predictions.
OddsPlays Review Methodology
We start our reviews with information about the betting platform or tool, detailing its main selling points and the area it covers for bettors. You will know exactly what the platform does, and from there you can read the review from the start or jump to a specific category in our table of contents. If you are just looking for a bonus promo code, or whether the platform is available in your state (US bettors only), then you can skip right to the relevant section of our review.
Our reviews follow a uniform structure, making it easier to compare two or more betting sites or tools. We make sure to cover:
- User Feedback
- Registration
- Welcome Bonuses
- US Legal States
- Main Features & Functions
- Bonuses and Rewards
- Banking and Payments
- Responsible Gambling
- Customer Support
- Legitimacy
- Mobile Functionality
- Areas for Improvement
- Our Verdict
These are the main criteria we look for and report in our reviews. However, we only apply segments where they are applicable. At betting software, there are no distinctive welcome bonuses or rewards for bettors, and at mobile-first betting platforms, there is no need to cover mobile accessibility. But you will always find main features, banking options, responsible gambling and support channels.
In our verdict, we always summarize with the main features of the platform, any shortcomings or areas to improve, and then our final verdict on who we think the platform is for.
Overall Impression
The OddsPlays experts review sportsbooks, alternate betting sites, and betting software on a daily basis, so we know what offers or features are competitive and which are dated. From the feel of the app interface to the diversity of payment options, presentation of the key functions, and any support channels, we submit personal reviews and firsthand insights into how well an app or platform performs.
This way, you won’t run into any surprises, such as an overtly lengthy registration procedure or hidden withdrawal fees when you want to cash out. We also regularly check back on our published reviews, updating the content whenever a new feature is rolled out, an existing function is pulled, or anything else changes that could impact the overall betting experience.
User Feedback and Trustworthiness
Your feedback is crucial in our reviews. We want to know what bettors expect from their tools and betting apps. When we make our reviews, we also review user feedback to gain a better idea of what you want and require from your sportsbooks or betting tools. Any areas that receive special distinction from user feedback – whether it is from a 1-star or a glowing 5-star recommendation – are areas that we check thoroughly. If there’s contrasting user feedback on any app or service, you can come to us. We will give you a straight and honest review of what is offered.
We test these areas and share our insights for you to gain an impartial and concise assessment of the aspects in question. However, just to give you the relevant context, we also list out the main user feedback. Sometimes we directly quote what is being said, other times, we summarize the feedback. For example, if multiple reviews complain about a feature, we summarize this by saying the customer support was rated poorly or there were multiple complaints about long payout times.
Main Betting Features
All betting products, be they platforms with sports bets or betting tools with predictive analysis, have their main areas of expertise. The most popular sports and events are covered by virtually all platforms, betting tools, and sportsbooks alike:
- NFL
- NBA
- Soccer
- NHL
- MLB
Then, there are the sports that lots of tools and sportsbooks will cover, but perhaps at less detail or with fewer markets and trends:
- Golf
- Tennis
- UFC/Boxing
- Horse racing
- US college sports
The sports that fall outside these could be classified as niche sports. They do not boast the same market volume nor demand as the aforementioned sports, and thus some sportsbooks or tools may not cover them at all.
Of course, you can find betting products that target specific niches, such as cricket betting, NASCAR or eSports. This wholly depends on the target audience the platform is trying to reach.
Exclusive Functionalities
Besides the sports scope, we also detail any special offerings or features that a sportsbook, betting tool or betting software offers.
For sports betting products, these can be areas such as:
- Depth of betting markets (props, player bets, alternate lines, niche wagers)
- Advanced parlay/accumulator bets
- Live/futures features
- Custom bets, request a bet
- Social environments
- Exclusive games, contests, pools and tote betting
- Bet odds/settlement perks (early payout, cashout, best odds guaranteed)
- Statistics, wager data, other metrics
Within the realm of betting software, many added functionalities can enhance the main purpose of the tools.
- AI generated betting picks
- Stats data charts and comparison
- Trend metrics and highlights
- Virtual assistants
- Historical line movement
- EV calculations
- Customizable proprietary AI models
- Optimized strategies (hedged bets, arbitrage, middles, bonus converters)
The solutions for operators and betting software providers are constantly developing, and with it, the competition grows. To stay relevant, the betting software and sportsbooks both have to constantly up their game with added functionalities, expanded features, and create innovative perks to attract consumers.
Rewards and Bonus Initiatives
Sportsbook or alternative sports betting products can reward their bettors in many different ways, and as we review new sites or update reviews on existing operators, we keep finding innovative new reward schemes.
We summarize these in our reviews, showing bettors what they can expect at a betting site and what conditions they should be aware of. The bonus policies can define the value and how accessible the bonuses are for bettors, and we make notes where any conditions seem stricter or more lenient than the market averages.
Accessibility and Availability
Betting products, be they tools or the sportsbooks themselves, all cater to their target audience. In some cases, operators can cater to bettors from all over the world – there are pros and cons to these sites that we delve into in our reviews.
But another crucial part of accessibility are the payment methods and limits offered at sportsbooks. And the subscription prices and offerings at betting tools. We analyze these so that you know what kind of budget is best suited for a platform.
Subscriptions and Banking
Subscriptions for betting tools, and banking methods for sportsbooks are categories that can make or break your experience. If the betting tool costs too much, it doesn’t matter how many features it provides; you have to look for an alternative.
For sports betting, aspects such as the supported payment methods, minimum limits, and payout waiting times are hugely influential. We display these in tables so you know your options and can compare them easily.
Subscription Analysis
We stay up to date with all the latest developments and pricing of betting tools, and can give estimates for how much individual software should cost. Of course, it depends on how successful the models are, their coverage, and even the interface design and how they present their data.
In our reviews, if any subscriptions seem overly expensive for what is offered, or we find an opposite example, we make sure to note this.
There have been cases where betting software providers have changed or added new subscription packages, fixing some of our critiques and showing that they listen to feedback and respond.
Deposits and Withdrawals/Redemptions
For sportsbooks, we highlight payment options in neat tables and summarize the details of the payment options so you know what you are getting. User feedback on withdrawals is highly valuable, and we check the conditions to get exact information as to how payouts are processed, approved, and how long they take.
Responsible Gambling Initiatives
The responsible gambling tools provided by a platform depend on what the operators offer, and which country they are offering them in. The UK and many European countries have strict laws mandating sportsbook and betting site operators to give members deposit limits, self exclusion, and a myriad of other RG measures. While the US does not have nationwide RG policies, the top licensed betting sites offer them to protect the interests of their users.
Alternative Betting Platforms
Alternative betting platforms, such as P2P betting exchanges, DFS apps and sites, social sportsbooks, and even prediction markets, are not classified as conventional sports betting platforms. Thus, they do not need to provide RG tools, which is why many have fewer tools than their real money sportsbook counterparts.
Betting Tools and Software
As for betting software and tools, these generally provide few to no RG initiatives, as they do not explicitly offer bets or betting products. Though there are betting tools that cover the basics, with links to responsible gambling organizations or basic bet tracking and RG blogs or content.
An important part of the gambling experience from anywhere in the world, we reserve a special segment in our reviews to highlight any responsible gambling measures and initiatives on any given platform.
Editorial Guidelines
Most importantly, we are unbiased and provide reviews on betting sites, tools and software through the eyes of a consumer. Doing so requires signing up, testing the payment gateways, and trying out the special functionalities or features for ourselves. When we review, we want to create relevant content that is truthful and useful for our audience. If there are any aspects of a platform that our experts see as subpar or fall short of the industry standards, we make sure to note this in our reviews.
Review Impartiality
Our impartiality gives our audience the raw feedback and know-how that they need and deserve. Any content that does not meet our editorial standards does not get published, as we want to conserve our impartiality and convey reliable evaluations and reviews.
We remain neutral when rating a betting app or a new predictive software tool, comparing it to similar products and testing out the features firsthand. After testing the sites and collecting our data, we make comprehensive reviews and leave out no detail. On the receiving end, you are getting unbiased, real life accounts of how the platforms work and what they do.
Always Up To Date
This industry moves fast, with both new platforms popping up all the time and established operators updating their content. The team at OddsPlays are always notified of any changes in specific offerings, conditions and other critical aspects that can change the overall experience of using a platform. Whenever we get an update, the corresponding review is edited, and we add any changes.
Likewise, we are always looking for new software and updates from existing platforms, to keep a watchful eye on the industry trends and see what creative new products hit the market. We analyze these, test them, and then review them.
Real Insights
By assessing user feedback and testing the platforms for ourselves, our reviews give you a very real walkthrough of what to expect at any betting site or tool. The OddsPlays experts pay special attention to aspects that are either highly praised by existing members, or that they are frustrated by.
We never write a review without testing the platform and checking out the features for ourselves, because you deserve firsthand content. All of our reviews have real opinions and evaluations of the tools, made from our experienced industry experts.
