tipwin Review

Andre | 01. June 2023

Tipwin is not only represented locally in several German cities, but is also one of the pioneers in the online business. We look forward to being able to present their sports betting offer to you.

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Tipwin has had a German licence since September 2020, making it one of the first providers to benefit from such regulation. However, it was already able to offer online betting long before that, when it was still regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). The company was founded back in 2011, as a traditional bookmaker. Over the years, the market has grown both nationally and internationally and tipwin was literally in the right place at the right time.

Fans of the German Bundesliga will certainly know tipwin from the matches of Bayer Leverkusen, where they are a prominent sponsor. Furthermore, tipwin is a premium partner of the German Basketball Federation (DBB) and is therefore well positioned in terms of breadth. tipwin is also known for its betting shops all over Germany. There you can place sports bets in the old-fashioned way and have your money paid out directly on the spot if you win. In this category, too, the company was a pioneer and has since become an integral part of the cityscape in many major cities.

In order to be able to make an authentic assessment of the sports betting offer, it is of course necessary to register first. This was very easy at tipwin and was completed in just a few clicks. The usual masks had to be filled in, plus a monthly limit had to be set according to the new German regulations. I was surprised to find that my employer was also asked, although this was an optional answer. After successful e-mail verification, I was able to start immediately and claim my sports betting welcome bonus. You can read more about this welcome bonus later here on the site. Anyway, I deposited €20 and received a €20 bonus. The site ran very smoothly and the great strength of tipwin becomes immediately clear: colloquially, I would say that there is not much "frills" here, but you are navigated directly to where you want to go.

These days, many providers inundate you with images, information, offers and other animations, which can quickly lead to sensory overload. With tipwin, I found that I got to my goal quickly and a bet was placed with just a few clicks. The website is very clearly laid out in a table format. On the homepage you can see the top events of the day and from there you can place your first bets. For spontaneous bettors, there is also a table of 'last minute events'. Maybe you will find one or the other league you are not aware of. I remember trying baseball betting back in the day and loving the sport ever since. In a bookmaker comparison this is definitely a big advantage, because I do not have to search long to be able to place my bets.

The live betting offer is similarly structured. These can be easily accessed from the homepage by clicking on Live bets in the header. Here I get a similar table with all bets that are currently live and playable for me. I get an immediate overview of the markets and the corresponding odds, so I can make a quick decision and see what is important: I can also combine several bets to create a multiple bet. Fans of statistics will also get their money's worth here, because with a click on the statistics icon you get a huge amount of information on every game. Tipwin even comes to your aid and highlights the most important statistics with a small info icon. But as we all know: Statistics are not always the decisive factor in sports betting.

At this point, I must mention another plus point for the tipwin app. There is a free app for Android and iOS that makes mobile betting a lot easier. On my iPhone, the app ran very smoothly and was very easy to use, just like the website.

I placed my first bets via the main menu to be able to get a small overview. I then took a closer look at the sports betting options and went through the different markets. The biggest market is of course football, with 635 markets available on the day of my test. Bets could be placed on everything from the Bundesliga to the second division in Ecuador. There was something for everyone, and if you wanted to, you could watch football 24 hours a day thanks to the different time zones. As a result, I have turned my attention to the big leagues, with two bets on the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Even if I am repeating myself here: The navigation was very easy, and I did not need four clicks to confirm. One thing I noticed is that the bets available per game are quite limited. In the Bundesliga, there were 63 markets at the top, which is too few in my opinion. But that is just my taste, as I also like to back some exotic markets. I am aware that the approach of tipwin is different, because you should not be overwhelmed with strange bets, but you should be able to place your favourite bet quickly. Starting bets, goal bets, handicap and result bets were all available.

In the text above, I mentioned that one of the things I discovered was my love for baseball. That is why the marginal sports are important to me, and not just football betting. Basketball betting and American Football betting are among my favourites and I have taken a closer look at them at tipwin. Unfortunately, I also noticed here that the offer per game is quite limited. In basketball's biggest league, the NBA, for example, I missed betting on players. Overall, there were an average of 50 opportunities per game, which is certainly enough, but in the long run I would have liked to see more variety. Fans of even more exotic sports will also get their money's worth at tipwin, where I found bets on sports such as Indy Racing and Cricket. A little fun fact on the side: A cricket match usually lasts several days, so do not be surprised if your cricket bet is not settled.

In summary, the sports betting offering can be summarised as follows: All the important stuff is there, both at the top and in terms of sports. In terms of betting markets, however, tipwin still has some catching up to do, as 60 bets on a Bundesliga match is not much in comparison. But this can also have its advantages, as you do not have to search long to find your favourite bet. Most people interested in sports betting do not need more than that.

The tipwin welcome bonus is nothing special in the area of sports betting in Germany. There is a classic welcome bonus where the first deposit is doubled. I have deposited €20 and then received a sports betting bonus of €20. This match up to an amount of €100. The money will be credited to your account automatically, and you do not need to do anything. It is important to note that the sportsbook welcome bonus is only available to new customers, hence the name.

I ended up with €40 in my account, and the advantage is that I can use it for both live and pre-match betting. Now I will briefly explain the implementation of the bonus using my deposit as an example. I have €40 in my account and this amount (deposit + bonus) must be wagered seven times. According to simpe maths I also have to place bets worth €280 before the bonus money becomes real money and I can withdraw the amount. Bets with an odd of less than 1.80 do not count, otherwise it would be too easy. I always take these conversions as a challenge and try to beat the bookmaker. Little spoiler: At tipwin I failed in this challenge, but this was not due to the bookmaker, but to my bad luck.

The welcome bonus is quite attractive for new customers and the wagering requirements are quite common, although a sevenfold wagering requirement is a bit higher than usual. Unfortunately, tipwin does not offer any other bonus promotions, which is why I deduct half a star each for these points.

This is a subject that is fortunately receiving more and more attention and accounts for a considerable proportion of license sales. Accordingly, tipwin has positioned itself very professionally here. For example, you have the possibility to set a personal limit. Due to the German gambling regulations, it is not possible to deposit more than 1000 Euros in a month.

Furthermore, tipwin works together with partners such as "Gamecare". Which further changes have come into effect with the new license, I will summarize in the following section.

The German Gambling Law - more than controversial

With the amendment of the Gaming State Treaty, a lot has changed for both players and providers. Among others, the following points are affected:

• OASIS file: The introduction of the OASIS file is one of the most controversial changes brought about by the new State Treaty. All player data will be passed on to OASIS and their playing behaviour will be documented down to the last detail. Among other things, the OASIS file prevents players from playing with different operators at the same time.
• Monthly deposit limit of €1000: Each individual player can only deposit €1000 per month. This rule applies to all operators. Even in the case of larger winnings or documentation of sufficient financial means, this amount can not be corrected upwards.
• Elimination of betting types: For example, it is no longer possible to bet on fouls, free kicks or bookings.

Unfortunately, when I tried to contact support, I found that there was only a contact form. I could find neither a live chat nor a telephone hotline. Especially for urgent problems, a contact form is not enough. In this category, too, I have to take away some points. On a positive note, the 'Help' page is structured like an FAQ. All important questions about sports betting, deposits & withdrawals and account registration are answered there. I only found an email address (customer-support@tipwin.com) via a roundabout way.

What tipwin loses in the area of support, they definitely make up for here with the payment options. Betting with PayPal becomes more and more popular, and so it has pleased me that this payment method is to be found at tipwin. PayPal has very strict requirements to their partners, and so it is definitely a good sign to find them here. Other payment options are:

• VISA and Mastercard
• Skrill and Neteller
• Instant
• Trusted
• Giropay
• Maestro
• MyPaySafecard
• EcoPayz

I was positively surprised, how many payment options there are here. I used PayPal myself, but I am also a fan of paysafecard. Fans of e-wallets such as Skrill are also well catered for here. The minimum deposit amount for all providers is €10.

Unfortunately, I was not able to make a withdrawal during my test, but in principle you must use the same method that you used to make your deposit.

Tipwin has a simple, straightforward design and is particularly suitable for beginners. I had a lot of fun on the site because it is not too cluttered, the site runs smoothly, and all bets were placed and evaluated quickly. The sign-up bonus is attractive, but the implementation is a bit tricky. There are still plus points for the many payment options and the strong brand. Tipwin is well known in Germany, and not just because of Bayer Leverkusen. Minus points are given for the support and the range of bets on offer.

I can recommend tipwin if you want a secure brand and want to place your bets simply and easily. I wish you a lot of success on the site and a lot of won betting chips. You can then upload them to the winning pictures section of the site.