Sky Bet Review (2026): Our Ireland Tests & Real Player Ratings

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Bryan Nicholson
Reviewed by Bryan Nicholson
Last updated: 17/9/2026
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Overview Sportsbook Features Payments Mobile App Customer Support Licence & Safety
Betting Margins (Average)9.13%
Payment Methods
Visa iconMastercardApple Pay iconRevolut Pay iconInstant Bank Transfer
Betting Margins (Average)9.13%
Racing Markets
Yes
Bet Builder
Yes
Live Streaming
Yes
Early Payout
Yes
Cash Out
Yes
Best Odds Guaranteed
Yes
Acca Insurance
No
Payment Methods
  • Visa icon Visa
  • Mastercard Mastercard
  • Apple Pay icon Apple Pay
  • Revolut Pay icon Revolut Pay
  • Instant Bank Transfer Instant Bank Transfer
We currently don't have any data about the operator's mobile apps.
Support Methods
Has FAQ
No
LicenceLicensed by GRAI
OwnerFlutter Entertainment
Founded2002

Sky Bet Welcome Offers

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Betting

Bet €10 Get €40 in Free Bets

Turnover No wagering
Max. Amount €40
Min. Deposit €10
Expiration 30 days
New customers only. First single & E/W bet only. Odds of 1/1 or greater. 4 X €10 bet tokens. Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free bets for Horse Racing only. Free bets are non withdrawable. Free bets expire after 30 days. Eligibility restrictions and further T&Cs apply.
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About X

Is X Safe and Legit?

🔒 X's GRAI Licence: X

📊 X's Trustpilot Rating: X/5

💰 Has X Been Fined?

X Deposits

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How to Deposit at X

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  • 1

    Click on "Deposit"

    Once logged into your Octobet account, head to the site header bar and click on the green "Deposit" button. It is located in the top right corner.

    Octobet Deposit
  • 2

    Select Payment Method and Enter Amount

    Currently, the only deposit method at Octobet is debit card, which will be your default option when depositing funds. If there are changes to the available options, they will be added to a dropdown list on this page.

    Underneath the deposit method, input your desired deposit amount.

    Scroll down the page and ensure you tick the "terms provided" box, providing you are happy to proceed.

    Once done, hit the "Make Deposit" button at the bottom of the page.

    Octobet Deposit Method
  • 3

    Confirm the Deposit

    You will now see a pop-up window asking you to confirm your deposit. You do this by clicking the green button.

    Octobet Deposit Confirm
  • 4

    Enter Your Payment Details

    As with any card payment, you will now need to declare your payment details.

    Once entered, hit the black "Pay" button, and you should see the funds instantly credited to your account.

    Octobet Deposit - Details.jpg

X Withdrawals

Payment Method

How to Withdraw Funds From X

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  • 1

    Go to Your Account

    Making sure you are first logged into your account, open up your account section using the head & shoulders icon, in the top right corner.

    Octobet Withdraw 1
  • 2

    Choose the "Withdrawal" Option

    From your account menu, choose "Withdrawal", which should be visible in the top half of your screen.

    Octobet Withdraw Menu
  • 3

    Enter the Withdrawal Amount

    Your withdrawal method will default to the last used deposit method. You can change this using the dropdown menu if you have used multiple methods e.g. different debit cards.

    For most people, it's simply a case of entering your desired withdrawal amount and hitting the green "Withdraw" button.

    Octobet withdraw 3
  • 4

    Confirm the Withdrawal

    You will now be presented with a pop-up screen asking you to "Confirm Withdraw". This is done by clicking the green button featuring that wording.

    Octobet Withdraw 4

X Sportsbook Review

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🏇 Horse Racing Offering

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X Casino Review

X Mobile App

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X Responsible Gambling

X Customer Support

Live Chat
No
Email
No
Phone
No
Opening Hours
No Data

How to Get Started at X

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  • 1

    Navigate to Octobet.com and Hit 'Register'

    Navigate to Octobet.com using one of our dedicated links. Once there, you will see a green "Register" button located in the top right corner. Click it.

    Octobet Registration 1
  • 2

    Enter Your Personal Information

    You are now on the first page of a two-page registration form. Complete the form, following the asterisks (*) for required information.

    The detail you have to input on the first page is all focussed on your personal details:

    • Title
    • Name
    • Date of Birth
    • Mobile phone number
    • Address, including post code

    Once completed, hit the green "Next" button at the bottom of the page.

    Octobet Registration 2
  • 3

    Create Your Account Information

    You will need to input your desired account information, which entails inputting your email address, creating a user name and creating a password.

    Beneath those inputs, there are then a handful of tick boxes focussed on terms and conditions and contact preferences.

    Hit "Done" once happy with your inputs.

    Octobet Registration 3
  • 4

    Validate Your Email

    By this point, your account has been created but you will need to head to your email account to validate your email address. Doing so is simply a click of a link.

    Octobet Email Verification

    From there, you can login to your account.

    On your first login, you will be presented with the chance to set your deposit limits.

    Octobet Deposit Limit - First Login

User Reviews

Average score of 5.0 by 1 users

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Henry

27 February 2026

Sky Bet is probably my favourite bookie, does the job and promotions are good

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