Who are they?
Sportingbet were founded in 1997 by Mark Blandford and have gone on to become one of the huge global bookmakers. Operating several websites, the company claim to have over two million registered customers in 200 countries, who place over one million bets per day. They currently are the sponsors of Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers as well as Slavia Sofia of Bulgaria and Romania’s Steaua Bucuresti.

What do I get?
Sportingbet have up to £100 in free bets for each new customers and it's available in four stages. Once registered, you must place a qualifying £10 single bet that will be matched, a £30 double that will be matched, a £30 treble that will be matched and a £30 fourfold that will be matched. Bets can be placed in any order and must be struck within 30 days of opening the account. The single must be on a selection of 1/2 or greater, and the multiples at 3/10 or greater.

Odds and sods?
European and world football is very much Sportingbet’s target area and they offer competitive odds on a multitude of leagues and markets. Those generous prices aren’t just restricted to soccer, and they trade on a huge variety of different sports whilst always offering customers a touch of value.

Taking a punt?
The Sportingbet website is an impressive affair. It’s big, bold and colourful whilst also easy to operate around. The in-play facility gives users the options of flash and non-flash versions, and bets are easily sourced if available.

How can they help?
Being the global brand, Sportingbet provide their customer service by phone to a multiple of nationalities – many on a free number. Operating around the clock, they also have a live chat facility and their staff our quick to respond to emails. They also provide an extensive FAQ section.

What else?
They’re a generous bunch at Sportingbet and they’re never short on free bet offers for their clients. Aside from those promotions, they also provide users with informative statistic and live score pages and they have a new mobile app for download where you can claim yet another free bet. Finally, Sportingbet produce their own weekly podcast covering the best bets for the weekend’s action.

If they were in the Premier League…?
Buoyant in blue, both Sportingbet and Blackburn rose to prominence in the 1990s and have cemented their place with the elite ever since. They’re not afraid to throw their money and custom around, whether it is on a wealth of free bets or paying Yakubu’s wages.