BresBet

About BresBet

I’m sure the first thing that pops into your head is why the unusual name? We personally think that it’s a play on words. However, Bres is a figure in Irish mythology and legend has it he was alleged to be a harsh king. Other meanings include energetic behaviour or brass and braid in French. Who or whatever this platform is named after it certainly isn’t a French or Irish company – on the contrary, it’s based in Sheffield, England.

Launched in 2021 online and operated by Fairway Bookmakers, Bresbet are also an on course bookmaker and you will see them at horse racing tracks including Uttoxeter where they sponsor race days and have their own box. They also proudly sponsor Ravenwell Farm, which is a stable in the Cotswolds as well as numerous Greyhound events. BresBet is run by, in their words, “ a group of people who love sports.”

Originally on a Playbook licence, they have recently moved to their own UK licence citing growth and being ready to take the next step in their journey. Now established and completely independent, BresBet are poised to become a little more mainstream. With a strong start in the industry, BresBet have got our attention, so let’s take a closer look.

Some will immediately recognise the familiar layout of their platform delivered by Playbook. This is shared with other independent betting and casino sites like Star Sports, Planet Sports Bet, NRG and Bet Wright to name a few. The site designer must enjoy bright colours as this platform is awash with them(it does look great though).

BresBet has a dark blue background with pink, turquoise blue, yellow and white breaking it up a bit. Their landing page, especially on desktop, does feel very busy with you instantly hit with horse racing markets, numerous banners running across the top with the account and bet slip area on right. There are links at the top which guide you to other areas including the casino. The mobile version feels less crowded with links within the three white lines and towards the bottom to other parts of their site, with the betting slip area a little more hidden.

Getting Started at BresBet

BresBet has an excellent welcome offer which you can receive by clicking or tapping on the link above.

The sign up process was very user friendly and straightforward taking just a couple of minutes. You will receive a welcome email, with options to set deposit limits, reality checks and how you receive messages from BresBet. There are also a wider range of safer gambling tools in your account area.

Just be mindful that at the time of writing you can only deposit by debit card or bank transfer. This does limit things a little, however withdrawals are pretty instant. BresBet will try and verify your account when you sign up. However, you could be asked to verify your account by providing ID and proof of address. This is completely normal in the gambling industry and in line with compliance set by the Gambling Commission.

Sports Betting at BresBet

Sportsbooks delivered by Playbook are in general well organised, with everything by and large easy to find, alongside easy access to the betting slip and open and settled bets. BresBet has its focus on horse and greyhound racing and it is very easy to switch between the two with the horse and dog icons guiding you to multiple tracks around the world. (If you would like more information on horse racing and football betting a full explanation is given in our Sports Betting Guide To Bet Types).

You can also live stream these events, which is a big plus, and the odds are quite competitive. Links to a majority of sporting markets are towards the left on desktop or via the 3 white lines via mobile. Running alongside this is an excellent betting in-play area on a number of sports within its own sphere. They have even colour coded the prices going in and out which is a smart touch and helpful when betting in-play. The only thing it lacks is the ability to wager on esports.

On the positive side, there are some great features here. Football is definitely well covered with BresBet providing a useful bet builder tool if you like predicting what is going to happen in the big match. AccaStacca is a unique ongoing promotion that you can’t find anywhere else. If you land 4 winning accas of various sizes (a double to a 5 fold, so very achievable) you receive a substantial free bet. Running alongside this is a 10% cash bonus on winning accas with 4 or more selections. For those who like predicting what’s going to happen in the football, it’s almost at entertaining as our free football bingo cards! Ongoing horse racing promotions include Neck, Back and Craic which is money back as a free bet if your selection is 2nd by a nose or by a neck in jumps, and are well worth a closer look.

Slot Games at BresBet

You’re in the bres, I mean best place (sorry I couldn’t help myself) when it comes to slot games, with this casino complementing their sportsbook very well. Within the casino section there is a variety of categories to choose from via the sliding bar. The first thing I noticed was a trending section which lists their current top 10 slots. Eye of Horus and Big Bass Splash were number 1 and 3 when we visited. You can also gauge how good a casino is by their new games section, and this didn’t disappoint with Jack Hammer 4 and The Luxe bang up to date at the time of writing. Pragmatic Play Drops and Wins, Megaway titles and Vegas slots all have their own sections also.

There are a couple of ways to search for your favourite titles. Firstly towards the left is a robust search function where you can find games by name or provider. Also at the end of the category sliding bar you can search via named providers, these included Elk Studios, Relax Gaming and Netent to mention a few. This option makes navigating your way around this part of the platform very simplistic.

Game tiles are a good size with the ability to click or tap on the heart to add the title to a favourites list and if you click the i you get plenty of information about the game including the RTP and min/max bet. Unfortunately there is a lack of any Progressive Jackpot games; some titles are available from Red Tiger for example but lack the jackpot side. This certainly isn’t a deal breaker with BresBet making up for it a little by having a well stocked library of games situated in an very good well organised environment.

Other Games at BresBet

You are undoubtedly spoiled for choice in the live casino section. Again there are ample amounts of categories to choose from alongside the same search functions mentioned before. With three providers (Pragmatic Play, Evolution and Ezugi) it would be hard not to find what you’re looking for. Although this area is categorised extremely well it does sell themselves short a little as each category doesn’t show all the games that are available. If you head to an Evolution game for example and then come out of your chosen game, you get access to the Evolution lobby area. Here you find even more Roulette, BlackJack, Baccarat, Poker variants and of course the really popular studio games shows. Crazy Time, Lightning Storm and Mega Ball are all at your disposal.

Back within the casino section you can find a good selection of video table games and a colossal 60+ different Slingo games which mix bingo with slots (well worth a look if you haven’t played before). Other areas worth exploring include a Luckytap section with 20+ titles, an instant win section and a very well stocked Virtual Games area. Situated within its own section, there are some great games there such as basketball, football and golf alongside others.

Other Things to Consider

Beside BresBet’s tempting welcome offer and sports offers are a few ongoing promotions. Firstly there is a slots club which rewards you with wager free bonus spins depending on how much you play through between Monday and Thursday. There is also a weekly loyalty bonus which is delivered via 2 free bets within the sportsbook or by cash in the casino –  please read the t&c’s for more information. BresBet also supplies account specific offers, so keep an eye on your emails if you have opted in to marketing.

BresBet is delivered exceptionally well by means of a mobile browser, with their platform pretty much mirrored to their desktop version. So if you like your play on your travels or chilling out in the back garden you are most certainly covered. There is also a shiny app available but to be frank, BresBet operates just fine without one.

There are a number of ways to contact BresBet’s friendly customer service team if the need arises. Live chat support is available from 9am to 9pm each day through the help bubble. There is also an informative FAQ area within the Chat facility. Alternatively you can also email them any queries you may have or better still you contact them via social media on either Facebook or X.

Final Thoughts

It’s great to hear and see that quite a newish platform is moving progressively to the next level and I wish them all the bres, I mean best. They look out for their customers ensuring responsible gambling and rewarding loyalty. It is visually pleasing, very easy to navigate around and its usability, especially on mobile, is extremely well delivered. Alongside this they reinvest into events sponsorship, giving a bit back to their surroundings.

BresBet is well worth a look at the very least, with this well delivered platform firmly a brand to watch closely in the coming years.