PowerPlay Review & Analysis

PowerPlay Review

PowerPlay launched in 2018 as an online sports betting and casino provider. It is owned by Deck Entertainment N.V. and holds a Curaçao Interactive Licensing sublicense. The PowerPlay platform may only have been in operation for a few years. Still, its coverage is robust when compared to its competitors.

Pros & Cons of PowerPlay

Available Sports

It’s evident from PowerPlay’s sports betting page that it has a great selection of sports from which punters can choose. While you may find the most common sports across most bookies, there are also specials to discover. Some sports varieties are not available, such as floorball.

Here is a quick overview of the sports that PowerPlay has on offer:

• American Football
• Awards
• Basketball
• Boxing
• Cricket
• Cycling
• Darts
• Entertainment
• Football
• GAA Football
• Golf
• Handball
• Ice Hockey
• Motor Sports
• Rugby
• Snooker
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Baseball

Betting Coverage

The sportsbook uses both the decimal odds and American odds systems. Furthermore, it offers the 1X2 betting method. This form of betting is specifically helpful if you want to punt on the home team, away team, or a draw. You can also place bets on over/under markets.

Each sport has a specific selection of markets available. For instance, football offers markets for match bets, both teams to score, and double chances, to name a few. Its selection of sports markets, in particular, is enough to give our PowerPlay review a high rating.

Website Design, Structure, Layouts and User Experience

Powerplay uses the same three-menu approach we’ve markedly found with other sportsbooks that we’ve reviewed. The main menu is located at the top of the screen, together with submenus just beneath it.

Additionally, it’s effortless to access any of the sports on the left side menu, with sports listed in alphabetical order.

If you’re Canadian, you will undeniably love the theme of the site. The overall colours sport red and white, with some dark greys in between. You can also spot the bet slip on the right side menu. If you select a sports market to bet on, the details will appear there.

The central area of the page lists all the market details in particular. It is straightforward to navigate between the different sports available, as well as to select the market on which you would like to bet.

How to Register at PowerPlay?

We love nothing more than an online sportsbook that makes the punting registration process easy. Our PowerPlay review has found that this operator does precisely that.

Here is a break-down of the registration process:

PowerPlay Welcome Bonus for Sports – 100% up to $100

The PowerPlay bonus is specifically available to new punters registering on the site. The promotion offers up to $100 in free bets on the first deposit. In particular, PowerPlay allocates the free bets as $50 matched bets for the first two bets.

A point often overlooked is that the bonus is only valid for odds over 3.0/+200. Furthermore, new members have to bet a minimum value of $5 for their first two bets to qualify. To make full use of the promotion, we recommend that you punt two $50 bets on any single sports market.

There are also two other rewards worth mentioning. These are loyalty programs specifically designed for existing members. Once you have signed up and taken advantage of the welcome bonus, you can start making use of these loyalty rewards.

The first is the Refer-a-Friend program. You send a special unique link to a friend to sign up with PowerPlay. When they sign up and deposit, you will receive a 100% match of the deposit up to $500.

The second program is a free $5 sports bet daily. Every day when you sign in, there will be a $5 free bet available for a specific sports event. You can only use the stake for that event in particular. On the other hand, PowerPlay will issue you with a free casino bonus if there is no live event open.

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In-play sports betting

PowerPlay also offers in-play sports betting. While performing our PowerPlay review, several live sports matches were generally available on which we could wager. The options not only included popular sports events but eSports markets too.

The in-play markets also allow 1X2 betting, where the sports have three possible outcomes. We were particularly surprised by how many sporting events had this available. It was even possible in small niche sports, such as darts.

You’ll have to be quick when placing bets on the in-play markets. These markets open and close rather quickly. The odds regularly changed while we watched the in-play markets for soccer and ice hockey.

Sports betting products

Virtual Sports Betting

There are five sports available in the Virtual Sports division. These are soccer, motor racing, horse racing, table tennis and greyhounds racing accordingly. We were surprised that we didn’t find a wider range of Virtual Sports in our PowerPlay review, considering the number of real sports available.

Virtual Sports’ live streaming is also supplemented with live data of the other games in progress. As with the real sports markets, you have 1X2 betting available for all football teams. However, each sport only has a few markets available to bet on, as opposed to the markets in the real sports betting section.

PowerPlay Casino

We are happy to announce that PowerPlay also offers online casino games. There is a large variety of games available, whether you prefer gambling on slot machines or table games. The online casino also has a few Vegas slots available for the authentic Vegas Casino atmosphere.

If you are familiar with online casinos, you will recognize the software developers. Microgaming and Evolution gaming are explicitly listed as the two developers of the casino games. You will find many of the familiar games they’ve offered at other online casinos here too, as well as some new games.

You will be spoilt for choice with the selection of over hundreds of slots. There are also Jackpot and Progressive slots available. The standard tables games are available in different varieties as well as some poker tables for your punting enjoyment.

Casino Welcome Promotion – 100% up to $200

As with PowerPlay’s sports betting, it also offers a casino welcome bonus. In particular, the offer is available to any new punter that registers for its casino. In our PowerPlay review, let’s specifically have a look at some of the bonus terms and conditions.

If you deposit $200, you will get $200 back as a bonus. You can deposit any amount under $200, as long as it is above $10. Whichever amount you deposit, PowerPlay will match that in your Bonus account.

You will also need to wager the bonus 60 times for it to be rolled over to your regular balance account. Also, the maximum wager you can place on any slot machine is $25. The bonus also expires after 30 days.

Make sure you read through all the casino promotion terms and conditions so that you do not forfeit the bonus.

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Live Casino

The Live Casino hosts several table games and game shows with live dealers. Each of these features several variations of your favourite games in particular. For instance, some blackjack tables on offer are Blackjack B, Blackjack Party, and Blackjack Silver.

Please note that Live Dealers are not available for the Canadian Provinces of Quebec, British Columbia, and Manitoba.

PowerPlay Mobile App

At the time of our PowerPlay review, there was no Android or iPhone PowerPlay mobile app available to download. However, we are hoping that these changes shortly. Many gambling platforms are moving towards downloadable apps to offer punters a better mobile user experience.

Notwithstanding the above, there is a mobile version of the site available. It also features the same colour themes, with menus and functions that have been made compatible with mobile devices. Sports betting and online casinos are also featured for you to place your bets on.

Payment Methods

PowerPlay allows various payment methods for deposits and withdrawals. You have the option to select your currency. However, we have discovered that the site automatically detects your location and the currency linked to it.

These are the payment options found during our PowerPlay review. It must be remembered that withdrawal times are Monday to Friday between 8 am – 6 pm EST and 12 – 4 pm EST on Saturday and Sunday.

Payment Method	Deposit Minimum	Deposit Maximum	Time for Deposit	Minimum Withdrawal	Withdrawal Maximum	Time for Withdrawal
Visa	€15	€2500	Instant	€10	€100,000 in a 7-day period	up to 3 days
MasterCard	€15	€2500	Instant	€10	€100,000 in a 7-day period	up to 3 days
Maestro	€15	€2500	Instant	€10	€100,000 in a 7-day period	up to 3 days
EcoPayz	€15	€2500	Instant	€10	€100,000 in a 7-day period	2-5 days
Direct Bank Transfer	€15	€2500	Instant	€10	€100,000 in a 7-day period	72 hours
Neteller	€15	€2500	Instant	€10	€100,000 in a 7-day period	up to 24 hours
Skrill	€15	€2500	Instant	€10	€100,000 in a 7-day period	up to 24 hours
Interac	€15	€2500	Instant	€10	€100,000 in a 7-day period	up to 48 hours

Security and Regulation

Deck Entertainment N.V. operates PowerPlay. It is licensed by Curacao Interactive Licensing N.V. The site has data protection in the form of 256-bit SSL Encryption which has been issued by GlobalSign. The website indicates which data is collected in its Privacy Policy.

If you are worried about responsible gambling, we found systems in place in our PowerPlay review. The online casino is affiliated with GamblingTherapy and When The Fun Stops. It also has systems in place to prohibit underage gambling.

Affiliate program

PowerPlay is an official sportsbook and casino brand. It holds a large focus on LATAM players through their football, tennis, cricket, and basketball offerings. With its affiliate program, it offers up to 60% commission. You can learn more at the PowerPlay Affiliates page on the website.

If you simply want to be an affiliate through your website without becoming a casino member, you can do so. Affiliates will receive a share in the revenue as well as high converting landing pages. Casino and Sportsbook members will receive CRM flow that can be converted into FTD. Members will also receive special promotions.

FAQ’s

Company Details

PowerPlay has been on the scene since 2018. It is operated by Deck Entertainment B.V., which is a company registered in Curacao. Deck Entertainment B.V. is licensed by Curacao Interactive Licensing N.V and has had a Master Gambling License since 2017.

Customer Support and Contacts

We have found many customer support options in our PowerPlay review. The live chat and email options are available 24/7 for customers to contact the operator. Phone calls are available during business hours. You can also leave a message for a friendly agent to call you back after hours.

These are the methods that punters can use to contact support:

• Email: support@powerplay.com
• Live Chat: Online on the website
• Phone: +13055177484
• Facebook: m.me/PowerPlayTeam

Overall Rating

One of the significant factors we’ve taken into consideration for our PowerPlay review is that it has been in operation since 2018. This recent launch means that it is a very new online sportsbook and casino, competing with some old guns in the industry. Nevertheless, PowerPlay holds its own in the online gambling market.

The website is sleek and user-friendly, together with some Canadian colours and themes. You can watch Virtual Sports live, albeit there is no live streaming for real sports events. While there is no mobile app to download, the mobile version of the site is very compatible with smartphones.

PowerPlay gets a well-deserved 8.1/10 rating. Be sure to watch the online bookmaker for future developments and promotions.

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