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acceptable
5th Oct. 2024
Pro: Fast payout, fast verification
Contra: Page structure, bonus offers
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Sports betting
very good
Live betting
average
Bonus and Promotions
average
Operability
very poor
Support
good
Withdrawal
very good
Merkurbets has become worse in my eyes since the change from xtip. Although there are many bet types that you can bet on before the game, live games are rather meager. The competition has a much larger selection. I'm also annoyed by the page layout, which I find rather confusing. They should have used the age system from xtip instead. Bonus offers are rare. What is positive, however, are the fast payouts (2-4 hours) and that the verification process is very quick. You can play there but you should improve a few things.

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highly recommended
26th Aug. 2024
Pro: Fast payout,
Contra: Unfortunately the site is lame
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
good
Operability
very good
Support
very good
Withdrawal
very good
When I started at merkurbets, I first went to the casino, of course.
Then I also made a few soccer bets where I liked the good overview.
The odds were also all okay, but unfortunately I don't know enough about them and I didn't win anything.
In any case, the payout is very fast and, as in the casino, the support is really great.
So I can't say anything bad, but the deposit is only possible from 10€.
If you haven't been here yet, I can at least recommend a visit.
The only thing to criticize was the slightly longer loading times of the site.

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suggested as good
20th Aug. 2024
Pro: Customer service and payout
Contra: Clarity
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
average
Operability
good
Support
very good
Withdrawal
very good
On the whole, you can be satisfied with Merkurbets, but there are better providers. I don't find it so easy to navigate. The service itself is fine. Unfortunately, there are no streams. The selection of matches is good. The payout is fast. The customer service is great, solved my problem quickly and in a very friendly manner. I had some problems with verification at the beginning but it worked out in the end. I had a welcome bonus and once a deposit bonus, otherwise I hadn't received any bonuses there yet. All in all, it is definitely one of the better providers

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suggested as good
8th Aug. 2024
Pro: welcome offer, user-friendly
Contra: support difficult to reach
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Sports betting
very good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
good
Operability
very good
Support
average
Withdrawal
no ratings yet
I used the willko0mmensangbeot (100% bet toirück) and ledier gin g the first one right next to it.
It's all easy to use, response time for live betting is good and you can hardly find anything that bothers you.

There were problems with registration and verification, which were only resolved after a few days. livechat was available at noon, but if the "workload was too high" you had to wait at least 1 day before you got an answer. It didn't help directly, only after several attempts was I finally able to place bets or use my account normally.

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suggested as good
25th Jun. 2024
Pro: easy to operate
Contra: Support with waiting time
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
good
Operability
very good
Support
average
Withdrawal
no ratings yet
Merkur Bets has not been around as long as some others, but they do very well here with their betting odds. In addition, there are often attractive bonus offers here, even on demand. I think the site itself is great and very easy to use. Yes, with the support I was either always unlucky or you have to write here better by email and wait for an answer unfortunately. I can't say anything about the payout itself because I haven't had any there yet, I just know from a good friend who also plays there that the payouts go out quite quickly.

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highly recommended
24th Jun. 2024
Pro: Fast payout
Contra: no conspicuous
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
good
Operability
good
Support
very good
Withdrawal
very good
You are greeted with a 100% deposit bonus in the form of a freebet. Also worth mentioning is the combination boost of up to 30%. The more games you combine, the higher the combination boost. Verification was also without any problems and went quickly. I also think it's great that there are occasional free bets. It doesn't happen that often, but at least occasionally, unlike other providers who don't give out anything. The site is also very clear and you can find your way around quickly. Support is also always friendly and helpful. A solid betting provider that you can use from time to time.

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suggested as good
28th May. 2024
Pro: Fast payout and clear site
Contra: Actually nothing
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
average
Operability
good
Support
very good
Withdrawal
very good
In general, I have to say that this is one of my favorites when it comes to sports betting, I prefer a provider that has both a sports betting section and a slots section that you can use both with your money and I think it's good that you get a free bet of €10 just for registering and verifying. I also like the way the site is structured, I find it simple and therefore very clear. If you deposit here from time to time, you also get a free bet or at least a depositor bonus from time to time. If you have any questions or need help, you can always rely on the customer support team. My concerns were always resolved quickly and to my complete satisfaction.

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excellent
19th May. 2024
Pro: Very fast payout
Contra: too little bonus
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Sports betting
very good
Live betting
very good
Bonus and Promotions
very good
Operability
very good
Support
very good
Withdrawal
very good
I can only recommend this sports betting provider to you. I've been registered there for a very long time and the verification process was very quick back then and the live chat has always been able to help me very quickly. The usual deposit and withdrawal methods can be found here and withdrawals have always been very quick for me. The only thing that could be more is more bonus promotions. The site itself is very clearly laid out and you can quickly find your way around. So what are you waiting for, register via the Gamble Joe link and give it a try. Have fun

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suggested as good
14th May. 2024
Pro: GUTS welcome offer
Contra: Page layout sometimes strange. Verification was faulty
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
good
Operability
good
Support
good
Withdrawal
good
I recently took advantage of the welcome offer at Merkur Bets on the recommendation of a colleague. Bet with 100% money back if it is lost. When I registered, however, the verification process was faulty, so I had to wait two days for support to process it manually. After this was successful, I made a combination bet with €20 and hit it. Unfortunately, I then allowed myself to be tempted to continue playing with the money I had won and the follow-up bet was then lost. After losing another depositor, I then received a freebet with a wager of 5x. Surprisingly, I was able to wager it and test the payout. It went off without a hitch within 2 hours. What is also a bit strange on the site is the page load. They still have some problems adapting the site to the corresponding screen sizes. Because when I zoom to 90% with the problems mentioned, it works again. All in all, however, I would say it was a good experience.

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highly recommended
14th May. 2024
Pro: - very easy to use - clearly laid out - lightning-fast payouts
Contra: - Verification via "liveness check" is annoying
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
good
Operability
very good
Support
very good
Withdrawal
very good
Merkur Bets has a well-structured, simple design, the clarity is very good, you can see at a glance what's going on. I also think the usability is great, I get on very well with it. - Which is not a matter of course. I've already "run away screaming" from other portals because I was totally overwhelmed.
There are also live bets and I like the Quickbet function best, which allows you to place bets at the last minute.
What I don't like at all is the "liveness check" that is required here for the purpose of verification, with many other portals with a German license, verification of the email address is sufficient, after all, "Lugas" already has everything from you and I wonder what the point is.
As far as the payment providers are concerned, you can't complain, all the usual ones are included and, as the icing on the cake, Paypal is also included.
Payouts are processed quickly and arrive within 24 hours - via Paypal even in minutes. Super!
The bonus offers are good, e.g. there are regular risk-free bets with fair conditions.
The support team also responds very quickly and is super friendly.
All in all, Merkur Bets is one of my absolute top picks when it comes to sports betting, especially because of the ease of use and the lightning-fast payouts: Highly recommended!

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acceptable
9th May. 2024
Pro: Site with a good overview, absolutely sufficient game selection for me
Contra: Bonus offer
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Sports betting
very good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
poor
Operability
very good
Support
unrated
Withdrawal
very poor
In principle, I am fixated on Tipico, although there are certainly better betting providers.
I wanted to try out Merkurbets because of the bonus offer.
I deposited €20 twice and lost both bets. You can activate the bonus offer by placing a combo tip on the first bet in which you place a combo bet with 3 tips with odds of no less than 1.5 per match. This corresponds to total odds of 3.375, so the probability of winning is not quite as high. You know that beforehand, but you still have the freebet. I also placed this with odds of 1.75 and had expected a credit of €35, but it was only €15.
Of course, if you read the terms and conditions in detail afterwards, it says so.
The stake is deducted from the win. There are much better bonus offers with other providers.
The overview is good, verification was automated, as is the case almost everywhere. The betting offer is also absolutely sufficient for me. i still have 15 euros in my account. If Fortuna holds my hand, I might still be able to make a withdrawal...

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suggested as good
22nd Apr. 2024
Pro: Well-known German brand
Contra: Somewhat confusing design
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
good
Operability
good
Support
good
Withdrawal
very good
As an established provider, Merkur conveys a trustworthy image. This is confirmed by good support and fast payouts. The bonuses are good, but could be offered more often. Unfortunately, the site is somewhat confusing, which makes it particularly difficult to compare odds between different games. Another negative point here is that the acceptance of bets and the updating of live odds is sometimes delayed, despite a perfect Internet connection. This can be very annoying.
The selection of betting markets, on the other hand, is well above average. On the whole, Merkur Bets is perfectly fine. Especially as sports and slots are offered here under one roof.

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acceptable
9th Apr. 2024
Pro: Welcome bonus,Easy to use,Own app,Support easy to reach
Contra: Hardly any promo/bonus offers, little choice of bets,
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Sports betting
average
Live betting
poor
Bonus and Promotions
very poor
Operability
very good
Support
very good
Withdrawal
no ratings yet
My first thought when I looked at the provider was that I had accidentally landed on Admiralbet, but at first glance the two are very similar. Accordingly, like the bookmakers mentioned above, the site is kept simple and straightforward, not overloaded or overwhelmed with functions, even a layman can quickly find his way around, for new customers they have a free bet (up to 100 euros) ready and in addition, if you lose your first combination bet you get 100% of the bet back, which I think is a strong offer. Unfortunately, and here we come to the first minus point, that's it with promos.there definitely has to be a lot more to attract players to them, because the competition is holding out strongly with offers, and so far I don't know why I should deposit there after the welcome bonus if I get something extra for my deposit with the competition.there is also an own app, but I haven't tested it yet.Also the betting offer is still very meager and expandable.the support is at least easy to reach.I can't say anything about the payout yet, because I'm currently still playing with my welcome bonus,should it come to that I will add it.so my conclusion,the welcome bonus should definitely be packed and especially the promo with the first combo absolutely recommended. On the whole, however, there is still a lot of room for improvement.

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highly recommended
8th Apr. 2024
Pro: Many offers bonuses for first depositors
Contra: Slowly
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Sports betting
very good
Live betting
very good
Bonus and Promotions
good
Operability
very good
Support
unrated
Withdrawal
no ratings yet
Welcome to the Merkur bets sun, your eyes will light up here. A well-known sports provider is back as far as I know Merkur bets is a subsidiary of the well-known Cashpoint betting provider. So a reputable provider you get a nice welcome bonus when depositing and mega offers as well. I can only recommend everyone to register here. The betting odds are also good, there are nice bonuses as mentioned and good promotions in general. Overall, this casino is to be recommended the deposits and withdrawals are very fast the site is okay from the structure but sometimes a bit slow. All in all a reputable casino with the Gauselmann sun.

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suggested as good
5th Apr. 2024
Pro: German license available
Contra: Page hangs funny from time to time
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
very good
Operability
very good
Support
good
Withdrawal
good
The provider has changed its name and improved the site and design a little, but this somehow leads to the site no longer running smoothly and often crashes or hangs. Otherwise, the provider has been around for many years and now also has a German license for sports betting. The site is clearly laid out and you can find everything quickly. Registration took a little while. There is a welcome bonus for new members, but you have to deposit and note that there are wagering requirements. As far as the payout is concerned, I have always been satisfied, the money was paid out in less than 24 hours. The games and betting offers are all there, as with various other providers. Just take a look

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suggested as good
5th Apr. 2024
Pro: German license
Contra: None so far
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
average
Operability
very good
Support
good
Withdrawal
no ratings yet
So to the sports betting provider Merkur Bets I can generally say nothing negative, in my opinion the provider has everything you can imagine for betting! The Merkur Bets website has a nice design and is also very clear, so I don't think there will be any problems with the handling! There are a lot of sports you can bet on, I think there will be something for everyone, overall high odds which is very good, otherwise if you have any questions the support is not always online but by mail there is a quick answer to problems you have. So Merkur bets sports betting provider is a well done site which you should just try, you will not be disappointed good luck😎

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good
3rd Apr. 2024
Pro: german license, betting tax only on wins
Contra: more betting offers
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
average
Operability
good
Support
poor
Withdrawal
average
The new customer bonus successfully lured me in, as I think it is quite presentable. With a 100 percent deposit bonus and fair bonus conditions, I was quickly satisfied. The minimum odds for the bonus are 2.0, which is a little too high for my taste, but otherwise the bonus is okay. X-Tip's focus is on soccer and, in my opinion, that is the provider's strength. Apart from that, there are a total of 20 sports to choose from, which could certainly be more.
The only drawback with Xtip is the support, which could be improved.

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highly recommended
2nd Apr. 2024
Pro: Trusted brand
Contra: Page often crashes
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Sports betting
very good
Live betting
very good
Bonus and Promotions
good
Operability
average
Support
unrated
Withdrawal
very good
Merkur Bets Sportwetten is a solid sports betting site and a well-known brand. There is a free bet of up to 100 euros for new customers when registering and you get 100% of your bet back with the first losing combination bet. The odds are very good. I've been betting there for a while and there could be more bonus offers in the meantime. The support has been very fast and very friendly. All in all, a very solid brand and you can register there without hesitation. The payout went very quickly for me within a day and I can recommend the site.

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highly recommended
2nd Apr. 2024
Pro: Nice design, site runs well, german lizens
Contra: I would like more bonus offers
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Sports betting
very good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
good
Operability
very good
Support
very good
Withdrawal
very good
I have been a customer of Merkurbets (formerly Xtip) for many years and have never had any problems with the bookmaker.
It is a safe betting provider that has been on the market for a long time and anyone who registers receives a 100% bonus plus free spins. the site has become much more attractive than before, especially with the new design. there are good odds and there is something for everyone in the live betting. there have never been any problems with deposits and withdrawals. if you have any problems, please contact the friendly live support. there have never been any problems either.

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suggested as good
2nd Apr. 2024
Pro: Good selection of live bets.
Contra: no negative experiences yet
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
very good
Bonus and Promotions
average
Operability
very good
Support
good
Withdrawal
good
I registered and registered with this site a week ago and I am really positively surprised.I find the structure and usability very good. Since I like to make and follow live bets, I am very satisfied.as I am a fan of basketball, I always find interesting games.the support is friendly and always tries to help.I have been able to make a payout so far and it was in my bank account within 2 days.the bonus offer is ok I think for someone who plays with bonus,I draw or bet at time without bonus.so far I am satisfied.

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acceptable
2nd Apr. 2024
Pro: Of course, again the German license and thus also safe payout in case of win.
Contra: Long loading times and page crashes
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
average
Operability
poor
Support
unrated
Withdrawal
no ratings yet
On the whole, the site has hardly changed after the name change and everything is easy to use.
Sometimes there are connection crashes or loading errors.
The odds are relatively good and you can make some special bets.
Depositing is simple and the major payment providers are all available.
Paysafecard and credit card work without any problems.
From time to time you also get free bets.
The years of experience in the market and the big name behind it exudes trustworthiness and you can be sure that a win will be paid out

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suggested as good
2nd Apr. 2024
Pro: German license, support, good usability
Contra: somewhat few betting markets on offer
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
good
Operability
good
Support
very good
Withdrawal
no ratings yet
Merkur Bets sports betting was very appealing to me, as the lobby is really clear and has a good filter, which is very helpful for displaying the different betting markets.

The betting markets on offer are limited to what I think a sports betting site should offer as a minimum. The odds are average compared to the competition.

Apart from a welcome bonus and the usual odds and combo boosts, Merkur Bets does not offer any other promotions.

Registration and verification went absolutely smoothly and very quickly. My documents were checked within a few hours.

I have only used the support team once so far. They responded quickly to my query via live chat. Support is available to customers by phone, email and live chat if required.

Merkur Bets has one of the new gambling licenses from Germany and is therefore a trustworthy provider on the market.

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suggested as good
2nd Apr. 2024
Pro: Support friendly, helpful and very easy to reach. Overview of the site, very wide range of soccer
Contra: No car cash out
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
good
Operability
very good
Support
very good
Withdrawal
no ratings yet
The registration of my account was simple and went quite quickly, the verification of my account was simple, uncomplicated and relatively fast and smooth.
The site is very well and clearly structured for me, and has been running smoothly and without problems on Android so far.
The depositor options are okay, unfortunately I haven't had a payout yet. The bonus offers are okay, could be a bit better.
The betting offer is good and for people like me who almost only bet on soccer, the offer is even very good.
The odds are good to very good and you can't say anything negative about them.
I also like the fact that the tax is not charged if the bet is lost.
The support is helpful and friendly.
Satisfied so far

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suggested as good
2nd Apr. 2024
Pro: Live chat,
Contra: Surface
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
good
Operability
good
Support
good
Withdrawal
good
Xtip has been operating online for almost 10 years. Registration, verification and depositing are quick. All common deposit methods are available except Paysafecard, which should be available from every provider. The odds are okay. The overview of the website leaves a lot to be desired as you have to look carefully at what you click on and add to the bet slip. Support can be reached easily via live chat and is available until 2 am. If you get a freebet, it has to be wagered once, which is fair. Xtip is a reputable provider where you should have no problems. Edith: is now called Merkurbets

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good
2nd Apr. 2024
Pro: Big name on the market
Contra: none to date
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
average
Operability
good
Support
average
Withdrawal
no ratings yet
Big name in the online betting market.


The website looks reputable and makes a simple impression. The site is clearly laid out and runs smoothly and so far without any crashes.

After simple registration and verification, a wide range of sports and live bets awaits the user, who can get started straight away with a bonus offer or a free bet.

There are also one or two well-known deposit and withdrawal options. Everyone should be able to find what they are looking for here.

Thanks to state regulation, you are also in safe hands here and should not experience any disappointment in the event of a payout if you win,

On the whole, the odds here are similar to those of other providers on the market and you can't go wrong.

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suggested as good
2nd Apr. 2024
Pro: Well-known brand, fast payouts
Contra: Meager bonus offers
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Sports betting
very good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
average
Operability
very good
Support
very good
Withdrawal
good
Here we also have another very well-known brand. It is a reputable provider where betting is also a lot of fun. There is a large sports betting offer here. There is no betting tax. There is also a nice bonus offer at the start. You can bet on almost anything. What's also good is that slots and sports betting are under one roof here. It's also really easy to use, so it shouldn't be a problem to find your way around. There is also a free offer here and there for certain events. Support is great and payouts are also very fast. I can only recommend it.

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suggested as good
2nd Apr. 2024
Pro: well-known brand
Contra: not all sports (no MMA)
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
good
Operability
very good
Support
good
Withdrawal
good
What I immediately like about Merkur Bets is that the site is really clearly laid out and intuitive to use. The betting offer is okay, but it's a shame that not all sports are offered. MMA and the UFC, for example, are not on board. I searched in vain for darts in the live betting section, and the range could definitely be expanded. The 100 percent bonus in the form of a free bet upon registration is of course a welcome bonus. My bets are currently still open, so we'll see what comes of it and whether I can pay out anything. It would be nice if more promotions were offered in the future.

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suggested as good
1st Apr. 2024
Pro: Reputable provider with a good sports betting offer
Contra: Nothing found yet
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Sports betting
very good
Live betting
very good
Bonus and Promotions
good
Operability
good
Support
good
Withdrawal
no ratings yet
The first thing I have to say is that the site runs much more smoothly than before.
Finally, the site has also added more deposit and withdrawal methods (such as paysafecard).the site has a great new look and is clearly structured.Merkur bets is a reputable provider with a good sports and live betting offer.to start with, I received a 5 euro freebet and 50 free spins.although I was not credited immediately, the nice support took care of it as promised. Unfortunately, I have not yet been able to make a win on the site and have therefore not yet made a withdrawal.

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suggested as good
1st Apr. 2024
Pro: Fast payout
Contra: Bonus rather mediocre
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Sports betting
good
Live betting
good
Bonus and Promotions
average
Operability
good
Support
unrated
Withdrawal
very good
The site and app have recently been redesigned and run smoothly, so much for now. The range of sports bets and live bets is decent and the odds can also compete with the top providers. The bonus is rather mediocre, I never actually receive any bonuses, but I know people who at least receive freebets from time to time, for which you have to wager quite a lot of money and which are therefore not worthwhile for someone like me, who mostly plays on Betano. Otherwise it is positive to mention that the payouts are processed very quickly.

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highly recommended
1st Apr. 2024
Pro: Fast payout, no betting tax, large offer
Contra: Bonus offers used to be better
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Sports betting
very good
Live betting
very good
Bonus and Promotions
average
Operability
good
Support
unrated
Withdrawal
very good
Since the site was relaunched, the mobile app in particular has become much better. Previously, the site was sometimes a little slow, but the new website and app are now perfectly usable.

The odds are pre-game and live in the upper range of the DE license providers - and since the relaunch even without betting tax! In comparison, you get more EUR out of correct bets here than with providers with betting tax.

All common deposit options are supported. Payouts are made instantly via e-wallet and the money arrives within a few minutes.

If updates to verifications are required, these are specified and completed quickly.

The support cannot be rated because I haven't needed it at merkurbets for a long time. That is of course positive.

The only downside is the bonus offers. They used to be better, but now there are only freebets for which you previously had to place a relatively high bet.

Merkurbets is reputable, recommendable and, in my opinion, a top 5 provider.

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