Coolbet Review

While it may not be the most recognizable or well-known betting app on the market, Coolbet has delivered a fresh and unique feel to the growing Canadian betting industry.

Maybe not surprising given it's already got 'cool' in the name, but seeing something other than a copy-and-paste betting app is really nice.

Coolbet isn't just different for the sake of being different, they've implemented their features in a way that actually works

Furthermore, the commitment to being an open and transparent betting app is something we respect, leading to an enjoyable betting experience built from looking at what users value.

There are a few bits to the Coolbet sportsbook that we think really stand out.

Coolbet Odds

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Anytime we look into the details of particular betting apps, the odds are something we focus on because they're a massive factor in wanting to actually bet with the sportsbook. Coolbet uses its own, in-house odds, which is fantastic since it cuts out the middle man and generally leads to better payouts for users given the sportsbook can set its own lines.

While we didn't notice the Coolbet odds were massively competitive or significantly better than other betting apps, the legal betting situation in Ontario is still fairly new, so we expect Coolbet to be a frontrunner for odds that work for the bettor soon.

Coolbet Variety

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Just like strong odds, having a large number of events to bet on not just in your own country but from around the world is fundamental to any good betting app. There are tons of different sports you can bet on with Coolbet, and a lot of the more niche sports have found a place here too!

And it doesn't actually end with the sports, you even have the option to bet on politics of entertainment when some major events are going on around the world.

Coolbet's Features

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In an effort to stand out from the growing crowd of sports betting apps, Coolbet has implemented a few really interesting features that give some quality of life improvements as well as fun new twists.

The Combo Generator is especially 'cool,' and is something Coolbet can boast as their own. It helps throw together some random bets if you need inspiration, and then you can even take some ideas to the Bet Builder tool to put a parlay together.

As of April 4th, 2022, Ontario opened up for sports betting apps to operate, and Coolbet was waiting in line to let users finally wager safely.

Officially recognized by iGaming Ontario and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Coolbet is a regulated and licensed betting app in Ontario, Canada, which means it's time to pick your favorite Ontario teams to back in the coming seasons.

Excuse the awful attempt at a pun, but basically what we're trying to say is the Coolbet betting app has a ton of potential based on what the platform offers but is just not quite there for a few reasons.

First off - it's not actually a mobile app. Coolbet has chosen to provide users with what's called a Progressive Web App (PWA) instead of a native Android or iOS app you could download. Why is this a problem?

As we mentioned above, the Coolbet app isn't actually a mobile app. Instead, they've opted to provide smartphone and tablet users the option to link directly to the sportsbook from their homepages.

Without getting too much into the actual technical specs about why some sites choose to forego building a dedicated mobile app, it generally comes down to cost, server capacity, and ease. Suffice it to say as much as Coolbet is trying to portray this PWA as a better alternative, it's not - all this 'mobile app' does is link you to the browser, so the added benefits of speed, login credentials, and integration with your device are generally lost.

While we bemoan the slight disappointment of not having a proper mobile app, the features on Coolbet have still been implemented with mobile use in mind, which does help alleviate our concerns and actually keeps our ranking for this betting app fairly high.

The actual layout of the betting app is still a bit cluttered, but the location of navigational buttons, dropdown menus, and bet slip are all super easy to use.

There has been a clear effort to design the layout in a way that does differ slightly from other betting apps, and it's worked out well, with Coolbet providing a comfortable user experience

We just hope they build out a full app soon to speed things up and make logging in a bit more streamlined!

We have to give Coolbet their dues when it comes to sports betting on this app, because they have managed to pull in a ton of different sports and leagues from all over the world.

This is massively important, otherwise, it's too easy to lose interest and get bored when the major sporting seasons come to a close.

Going hand in hand with the sports on any betting app, having competitive odds is a massive reason to bet with a particular sportsbook. Any enticing features and gimmicky draws that may bring you in, ensuring your payouts are as good as they can be keep people around.

Coolbet relies on their own in-house odds, which already puts them a step ahead of any competitor who still relies on a third party

We think in-house odds are generally better for the simple reason that there is no middle man taking a cut! Sure enough, Coolbet has pretty stellar odds, but we think they could actually do even better to really make a name for themselves in a hugely competitive market.

Now that we've run through the big list of sports you can bet on, and mentioned that Coolbet users their own odds to create the lines your payouts rely on, it's time to chat about how you can bet.

Parlays have always been one of the most exciting ways to put together a bet, not just because they provide a certain level of creativity and chance to dig deep into the matches you want to wager on, but also because of the massive potential payouts from the multiplied odds.

To make it even better, Coolbet has implemented a Bet Builder tool to make it a little bit more streamlined to combine bets into lengthy parlays.

While there is the potential for some same game parlays to be put together, we hope they expand this in the future. Even though they're keeping up with other betting apps for the number of sports offering a SGP (NBA for example), Coolbet could lead the charge and bring a bigger variety of sports into this great feature.

Arguably one of the more unique and interesting sports betting features on the Coolbet app, the Combo Generator takes some of the most popular wagers, and recommended bets from all over the world, and pops out wagers.

You can customize this by setting odds ranges, number of bets, and other factors, giving you some pretty nice random wagers if you need some inspiration.

And with a super easy-to-use Navigation Sidebar, and regular 'Best Bets' coming from the Coolbet Blog, you'll never be wondering what to wager on next with this betting app!

Parlays and deep markets are probably the two biggest features every betting app needs to have at a minimum, but Coolbet does have a few other interesting and useful betting features that give it an edge.

Due to legal regulations in Canada, we're not allowed to display or talk about specific bonuses offered by Coolbet.

But this won't stop us from letting you know about the various types of bonuses and betting promotions you can expect to see in Canada.

It's always nice when signing up for a new betting app is actually nice and simple. Coolbet has made sure to keep it easy to get going.

Here's what you need to do to create an account:

1. Head over to Coolbet by hitting one of the green buttons
2. Register your account
3. Create a link to your phone home screen (optional)
4. Deposit
5. Bet!

In just a few minutes you'll be up and running with Coolbet, and taking advantage of all the great features this betting app has to offer.

If you can pay, you can't play, so having a bunch of easy payment methods is an important part of any betting app. We always look at how many choices you have to manage your money, and how easy they are for the user.

Coolbet is actually one of the better Canadian betting apps when it comes to payment variety, putting a few other, larger, sportsbooks to shame.

If you can't pay, you can't play. Good thing Coolbet gives you the following options to fund your account:

• Visa/MasterCard
• Trustly
• Skrill
• Neteller
• paysafecard

The minimum deposit is $10, which is pretty much in line with the rest of the industry.

After winning tons of money you'll want to withdraw and spend some cash. You can get your money with:

• Visa/MasterCard
• Trustly
• Skrill
• Neteller
• Bank Transfer

The minimum withdrawal amount is $20, which is a bit high in our opinion, but to be more in line with other betting apps we think this will likely drop as the market matures.

Is any betting site really complete without an online casino option? Well, that obviously depends on what you log in to do, but we think it's a really nice additional feature.

The Coolbet Casino has tons of slot games to pick from, and even a decent number of live games like blackjack and roulette you can enjoy as well. You can absolutely use the casino on mobile too, accessed the same way as the sports betting page!

You don't care until you need it, but oh boy is it a huge pain to deal with poor customer service.

Coolbet gives users a couple of ways to get in touch, including a live chat function and email contact. This isn't so bad given the pretty quick response times, but having a direct phone would be a nice addition.

• Email: customersupport@coolbet.com
• Live Chat: 24/7