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AK Bets are a new addition to the UK betting scene, starting out with on-course betting and branching out online.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AK Bets UK Review  – Can AK Bets bridge the gap from racecourse betting to the world of online sports betting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AK Bets rapidly became a successful on-course bookie and now they are looking to moving into online betting. They have made a positive start to this with a user-friendly website, a social media presence, a sound range of betting markets, both live and pre-match, solid odds and a number of interesting features which mix tradition with sports betting in the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best betting sites in the UK<\/a> will offer a good range of leagues and markets, giving you plenty of scope for wagers, the odds will be competitive in order to give the punter good returns when their bets come home, there will be plenty of promotions to add value and interest, and good quality customer support. This is the all round level of service AK Bets are striving to match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have analysed everything about AK Bets, from betting opportunities, pre-match and in-play, to odds, promotions to customer support, to give my verdict on their service. Read on to see what they have to offer for novice and experienced bettors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I analysed on AK Bets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Betting.com, our bookmaker reviews are in-depth and thorough. This AK Bets review is no exception and  I gave the bookie a thorough test drive. Every factor that matters to punters, from security systems through to promotions and payment methods was investigated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this process, we perused their odds, compared prices and checked to see which sports and leagues they offer. Here are the main categories we covered with our AK Bets review: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Licensing <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Sports and leagues covered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Value of odds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Options for bettors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Promotions and bonuses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Overall user experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Registration and verification process<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Depositing money<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Withdrawing your winnings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Customer support and help centre<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    AK Bets licensing, safety and trustworthiness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    AK Bets is a safe and fully licensed bookmaker. They are operated by Star Racing Ltd (06475105) and are licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission (licence number 009177). Unlike a lot of online bookmakers, AK Bets operate out of the UK, from an address in Hove, East Sussex. They have all of the licences required to reassure customers in the UK that it is a safe place to bet online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    AK Bets complete list of licences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    UK: UK Gambling Commission (009177)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What makes AK Bets safe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Safety is paramount for all bookmakers. They handle a huge amount of personal information, and have a duty to keep your data and money protected. Responsible gambling<\/a> must also be emphasised. Policies need to be in place to help punters control their betting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What makes a betting site safe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Security of your funds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Keeping personal data protected<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Current and applicable licences<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Responsible Gambling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Easily accessible terms and conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Additional information on staying safe<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      With a licence in the UK from the UK Gambling Commission, punters can feel comfortable using AK Bets for sports wagers. Further details are available in their terms and conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      They have a thorough privacy policy and use encryption technology to keep players\u2019 details safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Their commitment to Responsible Gambling is clear. The tab is at the bottom of the page. There are a number of tools to help players, including self-assessment, self-exclusion, deposit limits, reference to underage gambling, plus links to outside agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      AK Bets: A safe, secure and solid betting site<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Chris Sampson: <\/strong> AK Bets are a solid and dependable company who are well regulated and well monitored. They are fully licensed in the UK. Your data and cash are kept safe and responsible gambling is promoted, with numerous tools available to punters, along with links to organisations that can provide support.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Welcome offers and promos \u2013 No welcome bonus at AK Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      AK Bets, unfortunately do not offer an incentive for users who sign up<\/a>. They do not offer any promos<\/a> or offers for new or existing players. They do occasionally, however, give away free bets and have betting offers available on their active social media page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The casino side of their operation has a few offers and they have a number of casino competitions which take place on a weekly basis. Therefore it is to be hoped that something similar might be introduced to the sports betting side of things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      AK Bets VIP program\/loyalty program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      AK Bets do not offer a VIP or Loyalty program at the time of writing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      AK Bets: No welcome offer and very limited as energies focussed in other directions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Chris Sampson: <\/strong>The lack of a welcome offer and the absence of promotions are undoubtedly a weak link in AK Bets\u2019 offering. However, when looking at the bigger picture maybe this means that the bookie can sustain better value odds across the board. Hopefully, as AK Bets continue to grow, they will offer more incentives for new and existing customers.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Sports and leagues you can bet on at AK Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      At AK Bets there are over 20 sports which you can wager on. As is befitting of a betting site who started out as an on-course bookmaker, horse racing is the main sport on the site.It offers a great range of UK, Irish and international race meetings. There is a graphic to monitor price movement, which is a feature not available at every online betting site. Live streaming has also been recently introduced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Greyhound racing is also covered really well and also benefits from live streaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Football betting is a major focus for the bookie too. For a typical Premier League match, AK Bets offers a variety of markets including everything from the time of the first goal and the number of corners to be awarded to if there will be a red card or even a penalty. Football punters can utilise the bet builder tool to create their own unique wagers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Other sports available include basketball, baseball, ice hockey, darts, Formula One, tennis, cricket, golf and snooker. There are opportunities to bet on politics, along with TV shows, award ceremonies and other novelties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      AK Bets: Solid range of sports and markets available<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Chris Sampson: <\/strong>There is a good range of popular sports, with a wide range of major and minor leagues and competitions to bet on at AK Bets. Horse racing and greyhound racing are real strengths and punters have a lot of betting opportunities in both areas. They have a great range of markets to bet on for football. There are some niche sports available, but greater variety would improve matters.
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      AK Bets odds offers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      AK Bets offer fair odds. For a horse race , from Leicester, the bookie\u2019s payout percentage was 86.9%, which was in line with many other UK sportsbooks. We looked at two football matches from the EFL Cup and AK Bets came out with a 93.7% payout margin. This cannot match the industry leaders for odds, however, it is more than fair and represents better value than a number of high profile betting sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This generally is the case across other sports too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      AK Bets odds: Consistent and fair<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Chris Sampson: <\/strong>AK Bets\u2019 odds are always solid and fair. Their payout percentages are in line with many of their rivals.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      AK Bets betting options & features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      AK Bets have various features for punters to try out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Outright \/ Ante-Post betting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      AK Bets offer the chance to bet on the winners of major events well in advance. Ahead of major sporting events such World Cups in football, rugby or cricket and the majors in golf and tennis, sports bettors always look to predict the overall winner well in advance, and to take advantage of extra places with each-way wagers .Ante-Post betting is also a major part of horse racing betting. AK Bets and offer early betting opportunities on high-profile upcoming races and festivals such as Cheltenham, Aintree and Royal Ascot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Live betting at AK Bets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      AK Bets have a sound live betting<\/a> section. The In-Play tab is very prominent at the top of the page, situated next to the \u201cSports\u201d section. You will be able to choose from various sports, including football, tennis and golf. The Live betting section provides odds that change with the game\u2019s progression, depending on the likely outcome. There are some stats and updates available to keep you up to date with the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Live Streaming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      At the time of writing, AK Bets only offer live streaming of horse racing and greyhound racing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Accumulator\/Multiple Betting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Accumulators<\/a> can be assembled using a variety of different markets and they can consist of a range of different sports and competitions. There is no ACCA insurance available and there are no ACCA boosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Cash Out <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Like many online betting sites, Cash Out<\/a> is available to AK Bets customers with the feature being available on selected sports and markets. When cash out is available, you’ll be able to end your bet early for an agreed return to either lock in a guaranteed profit or cut your losses if it looks like your bet is not going to win. There is, however, no partial cash out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This is available both through the AK Bets website and through the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Bet Builder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Like most UK bookmakers, AK Bets allow players to construct their own unique bet by adding various markets and odds to a single bet with their Bet Builder<\/a>. This is, at the time of writing, only available for football. The feature boasts a good range of markets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Telephone Betting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      A former on course bookie, AK Bets also offer punters the chance to bet on the phone. This looks like a bit of a throwback, however, it shows that the bookie can be in touch with the modern world of betting through its online sportsbook and can give punters a more traditional medium to place wagers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Podcast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      AK Bets offer an informative gambling podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Social Media Presence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      AK Bets are very active on X (formally known as Twitter) at twitter.com\/AKBets87. There are regular competitions and occasional free bets for punters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      AK Bets: Sound range of features and betting options<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
      Chris Sampson: <\/strong>AK Bets have a number of features to keep punters engaged and to enhance the betting experience. As a new betting site we expect further development in this area, such as increasing the markets available and putting in additional live streaming.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      How easy do I find it to use AK Bets\u2019 site?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      To begin with, I created an account and deposited funds. Once I had browsed their different features, I placed a few wagers, checked out their live streaming of horse racing and contacted customer service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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