MERKUR BETS

MERKUR BETS is a German sportsbook run by Merkur Bets Malta Ltd. It offers pre-match and live betting on football, tennis, ice hockey, basketball, handball, volleyball and American football, with a Betbuilder, odds boosts and cashout. Its MERKUR SLOTS games sit outside this review.

Is MERKUR BETS Licensed?

Yes. Its terms say MERKUR BETS "is a gambling operator officially licensed in Germany and supervised by the Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States", with its sports betting licence granted on 22 December 2022. The GGL whitelist lists Merkur Bets Malta Limited with domains including merkurbets.de, merkur-sports.de and xtip.de.

What Can You Bet On?

• Sports: football (including the Bundesliga, Premier League, La Liga, Süper Lig and UEFA Nations League), tennis, ice hockey, basketball (including the NBA), handball, volleyball and American football (including the NFL).
• Betbuilder: combine different markets on a single match into one bet.
• Odds Boost: raised odds on selected games, plus an enhanced-odds first bet for new customers.
• Cashout: settle a bet early to lock in a win or cut a loss.
• Tools: Quickbet proposals, a Top 5 favourites filter and suggested combination bets.

How Do Deposits and Withdrawals Work?

• Payments: in euros only, using approved electronic payment methods in your own name. Cash and anonymous payment methods are not accepted, and minimums, maximums and any fees are shown before each payment.
• Withdrawals: deposits must be staked at least once before you withdraw, and winnings go back to the card or payment account you last deposited with. Bank transfers can take several days.

What Else Should You Know?

• Welcome offer: a 100% match on a first deposit of €10 to €100, with 10x wagering at minimum odds of 1.80 within 30 days.
• Player protection: players excluded through Germany's OASIS self-exclusion system cannot use the service.

Sources

• MERKUR BETS: sports betting
• MERKUR BETS: terms and conditions
• GGL: whitelist of licensed operators