Sazkabet

Sazkabet is the sports betting section of the largest Czech lottery company, Sazka. Compared to larger Czech bookmakers, it doesn’t have as many customers, but it should definitely not be missing from your portfolio! The first game, aptly named Sazka, in which the results of sports matches were predicted, was launched by the company in 1956. It catered to sports betting enthusiasts in 1996 when it launched. In 2009, it jumped on the wave of online betting and launched Sazkabet. Since then, it has been continuously improving its services for online bettors.

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Bonuses

Bonuses are loved by every bettor. At Sazkabet, every newly registered user can get up to €400, including €20 completely free! To enjoy the full bonus, you must complete full registration. Thanks to online data verification, you can do everything from the comfort of your home. The registration is also simple and very fast. You can complete it within fifteen minutes. Complete information about the bonus offer can be found in the article Sazkabet bonus. The €400 for new players is divided into three parts:

1. 1. €5 for deposit
   2. €15 for full registration
   3. €380 for play

	€5 for deposit Make your first deposit and get €5 free for deposit.	Claim bonus
	€15 for full registration Complete full registration and get €15 for free.	Claim bonus
	€380 for play 100% bonus on first deposit up to €380.	Claim bonus

Registration

To make the most of your account, you need to complete full registration, including verifying your identity and payment method. However, the whole process is extremely quick thanks to the option of online verification using bank identity. You can start betting within fifteen minutes of filling out the registration form. Additionally, for your first deposit and identity verification, Sazkabet will credit you with €20 for free. Full registration consists of the following steps:

1. 1. Fill out the registration form – you can access it on the website www.sazka.cz/registrace or by clicking on the “CREATE ACCOUNT” button in the top bar on the website www.sazka.cz/kurzove-sazky/. You then choose between two ways to fill out the form:
      • Using bank identity – you don’t have to fill out anything manually, your bank takes care of everything (options include Air Bank, Česká spořitelna, ČSOB, Komerční banka, Moneta, and Raiffeisenbank). This method is completely secure and only involves the transfer of information necessary to complete the registration. The advantage is speed, and it also simultaneously verifies your identity.
      • Manually – if you don’t see your bank in the offer or if this method doesn’t suit you, you can fill out the information manually. If you choose to fill out manually, you must verify your identity in the next phase.
   2. Verify email address – after filling out the form, you will receive a verification email with a link to verify your email address. You click on it, which will redirect you to the Sazka website, where you will see a thank you note for verifying your email in a new window.
   3. Verify payment method – after logging into your account, make your first deposit using a payment card or bank transfer with a minimum amount of €5, and you will get a €5 bonus. This amount must be deposited at once, so two €2.50 deposits, for example, do not add up. The first deposit must be made within 7 days of filling out the registration form. The payment method can also be verified via PayPal with a minimum one-time deposit of €20. The €5 bonus will be automatically credited to you after verifying the payment method.
   4. Verify personal information – if you chose to fill out the registration form using bank identity, this step does not apply to you. Otherwise, you have several options to verify your identity:
      • Online using internet banking – if you use internet banking with one of the banks Air Bank, Česká spořitelna, ČSOB, Komerční banka, Moneta, and Raiffeisenbank, you can verify using internet identity.
      • Online using a copy of your ID card – send a copy of the front and back of your valid ID card.
      • Online through electronic identification – verify your identity using an electronic ID card with a chip or using an account set up on the eidentita.cz portal.
      • At a sales point – if you don’t use internet banking, you will need to visit one of the sales points with a Sazka terminal and tell the staff that you want to verify your identity for account registration. You will need an ID card.
   5. Set self-restriction measures – in the final phase, all you need to do is set self-restriction measures. You can, of course, set it to no restrictions.

Learn more Detailed instructions on how to register an account and get €20 for free.

Sazkabet registration

The company Sazka started its activity more than 65 years ago, in 1956. The first game was named Sazka, and the results of sports matches were predicted in it. The following year, it was entrusted to the Czechoslovak Union of Physical Education and Sports (ČSTV), and the now-legendary number lottery Sportka was drawn for the first time. In 1989, scratch cards became part of the Sazka family of games, and in 1992, Tutovka, whose television version became one of the most-watched shows of its time. In the same year, the company changed from a state enterprise to a joint-stock company. Further expansion of the game offerings took place in 1994 with the premiere of the lottery Šťastných 10. Two years later, sports betting enthusiasts were also satisfied when the company launched it. In 2002, Keno was launched, followed by Euromiliony in 2003. In the following years, Sazka faced financial problems due to the costly construction of Sazka Arena (opened in 2004, now named O2 Arena). The ownership structure helped to resolve the dire financial situation. In 2011, its new owners became the investment groups PPF and KKCG. A year later, the largest lottery company in the country managed to fully stabilize thanks to another ownership change. It became a full-fledged member of the multinational financial and investment company KKCG, which bought the share from the PPF group. According to Aktuálně.cz, the entire transaction was valued at CZK 3.5 billion. The founder of KKCG is the well-known Czech businessman Karel Komárek. In 2022, significant rebranding of key entities took place. The company SAZKA Group a.s., under which Sazka a.s. falls, was renamed Allwyn International a.s., which falls under Allwyn AG. The entire lottery group remained under the ownership of KKCG. The new name reflects the company’s global ambitions, and its goal is to establish itself in Western markets. Allwyn currently operates lotteries and sports betting in five European countries. Interestingly, the same group also owns a stake in the originally Greek betting office Betano.

Betting markets

1) Sports and competitions

Virtually nothing is missing from the basic sports. However, it is true that the competition has a broader overall offer. But you will find the main things at Sazkabet. The offer of competitions to bet on is also interesting. Many less significant competitions or tournaments are not missing. Esports bettors will find plenty of options in the offer.

• 🥅 Sports: Football, Tennis, Ice hockey, Basketball, Handball, Volleyball, Formula 1, Alpine skiing, American football, Australian football, Baseball, Combat sports, Boxing, Curling, Cycling, Floorball, Futsal, Golf, Classic skiing, Cricket, Motorsport, Ski jumping, Rugby, Snooker, Table tennis, Darts, Water polo
• 🎮 Esports: eBasketball, eSoccer, Arena of Valor / Kings of Glory, Counter-Strike, DOTA 2, League of Legends, Rainbow Six, Rocket League, Starcraft 2, Valorant
• 📽️ Specials: Politics, Music, Society

2) Markets

If Sazkabet lags behind the competition somewhere, it is the breadth of the markets on which it offers odds. It is true that most ordinary bettors still make do with the main markets (match winner), but if you are used to hundreds of side markets, you will be disappointed. The offer often lacks some side statistical bets such as ball possession, number of shots on goal, etc., number of double faults in tennis, etc. The offer for winter sports is also relatively limited compared to other bookmakers. On the other hand, there are plenty of options for individual player performances. In hockey, these are shots on goal, assists, and points, as well as player shots or points in a power play, and interesting opportunities can also be found in basketball.

3) Payout level

The payout level (or payout) represents the percentage expression of the return on the bettor’s invested amount. The closer it is to 100%, the better for the bettor. The difference between 100% and the actual payout is the margin that the bookmaker charges on the market. Payout and thus also margin will be entirely different in different markets, i.e., depending on the sport, competition, opportunity, and prematch/live. Because information about the average payout does not reveal much to any bettor, we have selected several specific markets to demonstrate what payout to expect. We chose popular sports (football, ice hockey, basketball, and tennis) and markets (bet on the winner, winner to decision, over/under, Asian handicap, draw no bet). We deliberately chose league competitions (tournaments) in contrast to show the difference in matches with a large volume of bets and vice versa.

Competition	Bet on the winner – 1X2	OVER/UNDER	Asian handicap
Premier League	96.0%	95.0%	96.0%
Czech First League	96.0%	95.0%	96.0%
J2 League	91.0%	91.0%	91.0%

3.2) Ice hockey

Competition	Bet on the winner – 1X2	Winner to decision	OVER/UNDER
NHL	90.5%	95.0%	95.0%
Extraliga	94.5%	95.0%	95.0%
2nd league Finland	90.0%	91.0%	90.0%

3.3) Basketball

Mobile betting and app

The complete betting offer, thousands of live streams, and everything you need for betting is provided by an intuitive mobile app. Thanks to it, you always have the odds at hand and can bet anytime, anywhere. The Sazkabet app meets the requirements of every demanding bettor. Downloading and installing it takes no more than 2 minutes! Whether you use a mobile phone with an Android or iOS operating system, the app is compatible with both OS. You will get oriented in the app in a few moments, and the benefits it provides are irreplaceable. For example, you can turn on notifications about bet tickets, combine prematch and live bets, or participate in regular competitions. Thanks to the Touch ID function, you can log in with just your fingerprint, so you won’t lose precious seconds when dropping odds! If you use an iPhone or iPad, download it from the App Store. If you have an Android, just go directly to the sazka.cz/kurzove-sazky website in your browser, and after the site loads, a bar prompting you to download the app will appear. The second option is to download the app from Google Play.

From time to time, you may need help with resolving an issue. In that case, customer support is available to you. Whether it’s login problems (e.g., forgotten login details) or a wrongly evaluated ticket, customer service staff are fully at your disposal. The easiest way to contact support is via the customer line or online chat. If you choose online chat, a chatbot is available to offer answers to the most common problems. If it can’t help you with the issue, it will connect you to a live colleague. Another option is email. Answers to the most frequently asked questions can also be found in the “Support Center” section.

• Phone line: +420 266 121 212
• Email: info@sazka.cz
• Online chat
• Support Center

Regular competitions for cash prizes

Regular bettors can benefit from many competitions that Sazkabet regularly organizes. You can compete with other bettors for interesting cash prizes. With Sazkabet, you can compete practically every day. The best competitions include Marathon, Daily live betting competition, Battle of the biggest grinders, or Tippers. Each competition has its specific rules, which you will find in its detail. To participate, you must first log in with the “sign in and play” button. Of course, you can also join the competitions in the mobile app.

Sazkabet TV

Every sports fan will appreciate the rich offer of live sports broadcasts on Sazkabet TV. There are thousands of broadcasts from over a hundred different competitions to choose from. The most interesting include football Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, the 1st Swedish and Finnish hockey league, or top international events in basketball, handball, and volleyball. It is up to you to choose from the rich offer of streams. To watch streams, simply log in to your account and go to the “TV” section, or “Sazkabet TV” (if you are using the mobile app). A list of scheduled broadcasts will then appear. If you are looking for a specific match or competition, use the filters for sport/league and match date. To start broadcasting, just click on the selected match and the “Play” button.

Learn more Watch live sports broadcasts for free daily on Sazkabet TV.

Sazkabet TV

Specifications

1️⃣ Who is the owner of Sazka?

Since 2012, the sole owner has been the multinational financial and investment company KKCG, which bought the share from the PPF group. The founder of KKCG is the well-known Czech businessman Karel Komárek.

2️⃣ How to get a Sazka bonus?

Every newly registered user who completes full registration and meets all bonus requirements is entitled to a bonus. The first €5 for free is obtained for verifying the payment method (making the first deposit of at least €5). Another €15 is obtained for free for identity verification. A 100% bonus up to €380 is available for your first deposit.

3️⃣ Where is the company headquarters located?

The company’s headquarters is located at: Evropská 866/69, Vokovice, 160 00 Prague 6

Sources: www.sazka.cz, www.kkcg.com, www.wikipedia.org

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