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Best sports betting native apps

Some of the best sporting applications for mobile and tablet devices, produced by their respective online bookies, include Sportsbet, Bet365 and BetEasy.

Also known as native, market or downloadable applications, the team at CupsBetting.com has trialled each of these apps with real money, and can happily advise that all are secure, with their own unique flavours, interfaces and designs.

The sports wagering apps we endorse here are either downloadable from application distributing platforms such as Android’s Google Play and Apple’s App Store, or can be installed directly from the and all offer hundreds of diverse wagering options from sporting events (and even some other fields) across the globe.

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Mobile betting sites and Web apps

The best online bookmakers also own their own dedicated and fully-fledged mobile websites which are compatible with all the latest smartphones and tablets, as well as many older-end data-enabled devices using the Symbian operating system and WAP technology.

Typically, there isn’s much difference between the native application and the mobile browser site, and it often comes down to personal choice – whether you prefer to install dedicated software on to your portable device for ease of access and reduced data usage, or whether you prefer minimising disc space usage and accessing content directly through your Web browser.

You’ll be able to access all the mobile betting options via either medium, and with mobile technology advancing at a rapid rate, the speed, design and quality of the mobile website is often just as good as the market application.

There is also the option to create your own Web app which is an extension of the sports mobile betting website. A Web application, unlike a market app, does not require the installation of any software on to your device, but rather processes all its content using your data connection, via a common Web browser.

Similar to how a mobile YouTube video is processed, content from the Web app mimics the content from the mobile website which it was built from. In order to create your own sports Web app, simple access your desired mobile sports site from your portable device and navigate to your in-browser settings.

You’ll find the option to ‘add to home screen’ and then to create a name for the app. Once you have done so, the Web app will pop up as an icon on your home screen for easy access anytime, so long as you have a working data connection. The sports wagering Web app and native app are both great mediums to place all your bets on the go.


What do sports wagering applications offer?

Sports betting apps are a convenient and clever marketing tool which allows keen bettors to wager on a multitude of different sporting events happening all over the world.

Here is a list of some of the most popular sporting events offered via top betting applications:

  • American Football (NFL)
  • English Premier League (EPL)
  • Australian Football (AFL)
  • Rugby League
  • Rugby Union
  • Athletics
  • Baseball
  • Basketball (NBA)
  • Boxing
  • Cricket
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Golf
  • Horse, Harness and Greyhound Racing
  • Ice Hockey
  • MMA and UFC
  • Motor Racing
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Surfing
  • Snooker
  • Swimming

Links to live betting are also available, however this in-play form of betting is often regarded as interactive, and may be banned in its online format in certain jurisdictions, such as Australia. In Australia, live betting over the phone is permitted.

Hundreds of markets are available within the diverse sporting categories, and when you tap on your preferred wager, it will make its way directly to your ‘bet slip’ which displays what you desire to punt on, the odds, a slider to change how much you wish to lay down, the estimated return, and the option to include it in a mulit-bet. You will be able to look over your bet before confirming it.


App banking – deposits and withdrawals

In order to bet with real money, you’ll first need to deposit some cash after you have registered an account with one of the sports betting applications.

There are several secure deposit and withdrawal methods you can select from, including: credit and debit cards; e-wallets such as PayPal, Neteller and Skrill; direct bank transfers using your online banking account (or at a physical branch) with the reference, BSB and account numbers provided by the bookie; and other Internet banking transfer systems such as POLi, BPAY and Citadel Direct. All financial transactions and details are protected with a minimum of 128-bit SSL digital encryption technology.

All deposit options, aside from direct bank transfers, are instant. Withdrawals can take up to 48 hours to be processed. You may be required to show some form of identification for security purposes when making your first withdrawal. Some forms of ID include a copy of your driver’s license, credit or debit card (numbers blanked out) or a utility bill (which displays your name and residential address).

Sports betting cash cards are now also an option for instant deposits and withdrawals – these are newly designed cards by many of the bookies themselves for all registered customer, and act just like a debit card, allowing for immediate cash outs and immediate deposits.

You can apply for a card through your sports app, and when you receive it, you can withdraw money directly to it from your mobile account, and use the card at an ATM or to purchase goods and services which accept electronic funds transfer at point of sale (EFTPOS). If you have money on the card, you can also transfer it back to your sports wagering account.


Sport competitions, bonuses, promotions and more

Within each bookmaker app, customers can also access all available betting specials and promotions on offer, and check out the bonuses which they might be eligible for. If there are any free competitions being marketed, such as tipping comps, you can navigate to those challenges through the app.

Live chat is always an available feature if you have any queries you want answered. There is also information about other ways to get in contact with the support team, such as via email and direct calls. Frequently asked question pages are also typically available to browse through.

Punters can check racing and sports results direct via their sports wagering applications, they can look over pending and resulted bets, and check previous betting history and transactions. Some apps allow the user to watch live races and sporting events (based on country of residency).

You can also navigate to the following areas: About Us; Privacy & Security; Rules, Terms and Conditions; and if required, there is usually a link to access the full website (as displayed on a computer).

Remember to always gamble responsibly. If you feel gambling is becoming a problem for you, there are ample helplines which provide free and anonymous support, self-help tools and information for identifying and dealing with a gambling addiction. Some of these helplines include:

The National Council on Problem Gambling (USA)
Gambling Help Online (AUS)
Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline (CAN)