Tipico review

Tipico is a solid betting site that offers a superb mobile sportsbook experience and competitive odds on major sports, but is rather let down by a variety of other factors.

The lack of promotions is a big negative and the number of markets available on many games cannot compare to other major US sportsbooks like PointsBet and BetMGM.

As well, Tipico doesn’t have a same game parlay option which is a glaring miss as this is a standard feature across legal US betting sites.

Where is Tipico Available in the US?

Tipico is licensed in two states, which allows them to legally take bets in those locations and ensures they abide by both federal and state regulation.

As a result, Tipico is safe to bet with in both Colorado and New Jersey, plus it provides you with legal options such as contacting the gambling commission to raise a complaint.

Tipico Welcome Bonus

Tipico offer a decent welcome bonus of a $250 deposit match in Colorado and New Jersey, with the amount putting them in line with many other major US betting sites who also have a deposit match promo.

It is easy to access the Tipico sportsbook promo because no bonus code is required, so it’s just a simple case of registering as normal and depositing.

When you sign up with Tipico and make your first deposit $10 or more, the sportsbook will match that amount up to $250 in bonus funds.

You don’t have to make a bet to receive the Tipico welcome offer, and the bonus can be used in increments. For instance, if you claimed the entire $250 then you could put $150 of it on one bet and $100 on a different one.

It is worth noting that any successful wagers made with a Tipico free bet do not include the stake in the returns.

Tipico Bonus T&Cs

The Tipico deposit match bonus is subject to some terms and conditions that are standard across most betting sites.

As with most deposit match bonuses, the bonus amount you get applies to your first deposit only so make sure to claim as much as you want to when you fund your account for the first time.

How to Claim Tipico Sign-up Bonus

Claiming the Tipico welcome bonus is easy as there is no promo code required, making it simple to complete your registration.

Tipico need some personal information when you sign up, including your name, address, and the last four digits of Social Security Number. This is to verify your identity under Know Your Customer rules, which ensure you are who you say you are.

The full list of personal information required by Tipico is found below:

• Email address
• A password
• First Name
• Last Name
• Last four digits of your Social Security Number
• Date of Birth
• Address including city, state and zip code
• Cell Phone Number

Other Promotions

Tipico do not offer promotions on any sport and there is no loyalty program available either, putting the sportsbook behind almost every other competitor in this regard,

There is some saving grace, though, as Tipico do have odds boosts available on major sports so you get extra returns on certain selected bets.

For example, Tipico boosted Houston Astros’ star Yordan Alvarez to hit a home run against Tampa Bay Rays from +300 to +380. A $10 bet on this returns $38 in winnings, boosted from $30.

Payment Methods at Tipico

Tipico only offer a few payment methods for you to deposit and withdraw money, making it difficult for many bettors to fund their account.

This is especially due to the lack of debit card options such as VISA, Mastercard, and American Express, which alienates bettors who prefer to use those methods to deposit.

However, they do have some popular methods available including PayPal, VIP Preferred, and Play+, so there’s at least a few good options to use for depositing.

It is a $20 minimum to withdraw from Tipico, which is higher than many other betting sites and forces players to bet until they reach either $20 or $0.

				Wire Transfer
Min/max deposit	$10/none	$10/none	$10/none	$10/none	N/A
Min/max withdrawal	$20/none	$20/none	$20/none	N/A	$20/none
Fees	None	None	None	None	None
Payout time	3-7 business days	3-7 business days	3-7 business days	N/A	3-7 business days
Withdrawal method	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

Adding the likes of VISA, Mastercard, and Amex would be ideal for Tipico as these are popular deposit methods that would make it more appealing.

On the plus side, Tipico have low deposit minimums of just $10 for each method so you don’t have to fund your account with lots of money to be able to bet.

How to Withdraw at Tipico

Tipico offer four different ways to withdraw, which is a solid number and consists of all popular methods so bettors aren’t forced into using a more niche way of withdrawing.

The full list of withdrawal methods, including the time it takes for each to be processed, is listed below:

• VIP Preferred: 3-7 days
• Online Banking: 3-7 days
• PayPal: 3-7 days
• Play+: 3-7 days

Tipico Mobile App

Tipico’s mobile app is available on Android at Google Play and on iPhone at the App Store. It is not available for iPad, which is a shame for a site that heavily leans on mobile betting.

The Tipico app is one of the best of all US sportsbooks thanks to how easy it is to navigate and place bets, as well as see ones you have already put on.

Four buttons across the bottom of the screen of the Tipico mobile app provides convenient access to the sports available and to the bet slip, plus quick links to the most popular leagues.

Your open bets are also available at the bottom so it’s quick to check your wagers and the early cash out value of them, which enables you to settle your bets for the amount displayed on screen.

Tipico’s fast and reliable customer service can be accessed within the app, so there’s no need to leave it to ask a question on live chat or browse the FAQs.

Geo-location with Tipico

Tipico cannot accept wagers from states where they aren’t licensed, meaning you have to verify your location before you can place bets.

You have to download GeoComply software to your desktop to do this. After it has been downloaded and installed, the plugin will detect which state you’re in and whether it is legal for you bet there with Tipico.

To verify on your phone, ensure location services are on. If you are on WiFi then your phone or tablet will detect your geo-location automatically.

Tipico Customer Support

Tipico offer live chat, email, and phone support to help with any queries you may have, many of which can also be solved through their detailed FAQ section.

Having live chat, email, and phone support does elevate Tipico as most sites only offer the first two of those, but none of Tipico’s support options are available 24/7.

Live chat is open from 9am Eastern to 2am Eastern whilst phone support can only be accessed from 9am Eastern to 9pm Eastern. This is the case in both Colorado and New Jersey.

Tipico’s FAQ section is one of the best available at any legal US betting site, with most questions having detailed answers that have step-by-step instructions so it is easy to understand.

Tipico customer support

Live chat Open daily from 9am-2am Eastern Email [email protected] Phone number (551) 303-2740 Open daily from 9am-9pm Eastern FAQ Detailed

Betting with Tipico Up Close

Tipico offers a decent sports betting experience with a good homepage that allows you to access basically any part of the site you need.

Live and upcoming events are front and center, with sports listed down the left as well as links to popular leagues and events, such as NBA and tennis tournaments.

The main issue with Tipico is that not all the markets available show up when using desktop, with the lack of horizontal scroll function cutting off access to most markets.

There is no such problem on mobile, either on site or on the app, so you should use your phone or tablet to bet with Tipico where possible.

• Sports
• Odds Comparison
• Blog and betting picks
• Bet slip
• Betting markets

Sports Available to Bet On

Tipico don’t break any new ground when it comes to the sports they offer betting on but their selection is wide enough for most people.

On top of the expected big four US sports, Tipico have odds for another nine which brings the total to 13. Whilst not as many as other sites like BetMGM (28) and PointsBet (20), it’s still a reasonable number to attract potential bettors.

One of the great things about Tipico is their depth in sports like golf and soccer, with a variety of leagues and tournaments available in both.

Other Sports

Bettors who are looking for more niche sports will find some joy at Tipico with sports like table tennis and handball available, although there aren’t many markets available on those.

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Boxing
• Football
• F1
• Golf
• Handball
• Hockey
• MMA
• NASCAR
• Soccer
• Table Tennis
• Tennis

Odds Comparison

Tipico generally offer competitive odds on the big four US sports and especially so on moneyline, where they are consistently amongst the best prices available to US bettors.

Unlike some other US betting sites, Tipico make markets and odds available in plenty of time before the game starts which allows you to place bets early.

In this example below of an NBA game between Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers, Tipico had the best moneyline odds on Miami to win at -155. The flip side of this is that their price of +125 is much worse than the other betting sites.

As well, their spread margin is higher than the other sportsbooks in the table which means they offer less favorable odds as the usual margin for NBA spreads is 4.8%.

Tipico Blog and Betting Picks

Tipico have an online blog called The Inside Edge that provides bettors with some analysis and information about upcoming games and events.

Unfortunately, it is almost inaccessible from the main Tipico sportsbook page as it can only be found under the ‘Promotions’ tab, and so most bettors will be unaware of its existence.

Relevancy

Many posts on Tipico’s blog are about upcoming games or events and are generally posted in plenty of time.

Reliability

The Inside Edge contains accurate information about teams and players but rarely has betting tips.

Update frequency

The blog tends to be updated quite often, with posts being published at least every few days.

US sports coverage

All of The Inside Edge is about US sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college sports.

Other sports coverage

No other sports are covered in Tipico’s blog.

Media format

All of the posts on The Inside Edge are text, with no video or audio podcasts.

Tipico’s blog is pretty good thanks to regular updates about the major sports that are informative and concise, although it is not as good as BetMGM or WynnBET.

The main issue with The Inside Edge is that you will struggle to get to it from the main Tipico website, which renders it fairly useless for a lot of bettors.

Bet Slip

Tipico have a very user-friendly bet slip that makes it easy to place both single and parlay wagers, as well as a separate tab for round robin bets that explains how much each bet is worth.

The bet slip is a constant fixture on the right hand side of the Tipico desktop site but it is not intrusive and also shows a section for your already placed wagers.

Betting Markets

Tipico have a reasonable range of betting markets available, with all the usual culprits in there such as spread, moneyline, and player props.

Unfortunately for bettors, Tipico don’t offer anything to really set themselves apart from other legal sportsbooks and their number of markets they offer is less than most.

• Moneyline
• Spread
• Total
• Game Props
• Team Props
• Player Props
• Half Betting
• Quarter Betting
• Anytime Scorers

NFL

NFL was not in season when this Tipico review was carried out and so no opinion can be formed on their offering of the sport.

NFL

Margins No info NFL betting markets No info Odds No info Min/max bet $0.50/$350,000 Promotions None

Football Promotions at Tipico

There are currently no football promotions at Tipico but this may change for the start of the season.

NBA

NBA betting at Tipico sportsbook is far from the best available, with the sportsbook offering fewer markets than many other betting sites and no same game parlay option except pre-built ones.

On the plus side, they make markets available in good time – often in the early hours of the morning – and are amongst the best for spread odds.

NBA

Margins 4.8% NBA betting markets 62 Odds Competitive Min/max bet $0.50/$350,000 Promotions None

The obvious way for Tipico to improve their NBA betting is simply to provide more markets, as well as giving bettors the chance to create their own same game parlays instead of the limited number offered by the site.

Basketball Promotions at Tipico

There are no basketball promotions available at Tipico sportsbook, giving punters even less reason to consider them for NBA betting.

NHL

There is little to shout about when it comes to NHL betting at Tipico sportsbook, with the site having high margins and very few betting markets.

As well, there were not any promotions available at the time of this Tipico review and so bettors have very little reason to bet on hockey there.

NHL

Margins 5.5% NHL betting markets 36 Odds Average Min/max bet $0.50/$350,000 Promotions None

Ice Hockey Promotions at Tipico

Tipico did not have any NHL promotions available at the time of this sportsbook review.

MLB

Tipico sportsbook don’t give bettors many options for MLB wagering, as whilst they do offer every game, the number of markets is extremely limited.

One thing that Tipico do well is having a broad range of MLB futures, with odds available on a variety of player awards as well as markets on whether each team will make the playoffs.

MLB

Margins 5% MLB betting markets 25 Odds Competitive Min/max bet $0.50/$350,000 Promotions None

If you’re looking to bet on MLB futures then Tipico may prove to be an attractive sportsbook, but the lack of markets offered on most games means punters are better looking at sites such as PointsBet for baseball.

Baseball Promotions at Tipico

There are no baseball promotions available at Tipico, which sets them even further back compared to other legal sportsbooks in the US.

NCAA

There were no college sports taking place at the time of this Tipico review. This section will be updated when NCAA sports are in-season.

NCAA

Margins No info NCAA betting markets No info Odds No info Min/max bet $0.50/$350,000 Promotions None

NCAA Betting Promotions at Tipico

There are no college sports promotions at Tipico.

Tipico Betting Features

There are only a couple of betting features available at Tipico sportsbook, providing bettors with the bare minimum of industry-standard options.

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  Early cash out

  Early cash out allows you to settle a wager early. Unfortunately, Tipico do not specify which markets are eligible until the bet has been placed.

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  Bet builder/Same game parlay

  Tipico provide pre-built same game parlays to bettors but do not let you create your own.

Only offering two betting features is poor from Tipico and is certainly not going to entice many bettors to the sportsbook, especially as there is no indication about which markets are available for early cash out.

Being unable to create your own same game parlays is a stunning miss from the sportsbook as almost every other betting site in the US offers this.

Tipico Live Sports Betting

Live betting at Tipico is available on a variety of sports including the big four major leagues, tennis, and soccer, with a decent range of markets on each of those.

Tipico also go one step further by having a “rapid bets” section for sports like tennis which allows you to wager on upcoming plays, such as who will win the next point. Rapid betting is only an option on select sports.

The live stats push Tipico sportsbook beyond many others as well, with lots of data and information available to you to help you decide what to wager on. As with all sportsbooks, you should check stats on live score sites to ensure their accuracy.

It’s also easy to live bet on Tipico’s mobile app as the homepage shows popular live events happening, allowing you to jump straight in

Is Tipico Legit?

Tipico is a legitimate and safe US sportsbook with licenses in multiple states. They have existed as a brand since 2004, first delving into Germany before making their way into the US.

History of Tipico

The history of Tipico goes back to 2004 when they were officially founded and operating out of Germany.

Tipico founded

Three students in Karlsruhe, Germany, develop the “Tipico Model” with the goal of offering the best sports betting experience.

First Tipico website

After opening betting shops in Germany, Tipico launch their online presence with a website.

Tipico app launched

Tipico develop and launch a mobile app for sports betting.

Oliver Kahn becomes brand ambassador

German soccer legend Oliver Kahn becomes a brand ambassador for Tipico.

Bought by CVC Capital Partners

Investment firm CVC Capital Partners buys the majority of Tipico shares.

Partners with Bundesliga

After reaching a market share of over 50% in Germany, Tipico officially partners with the top soccer league in the country.

Tipico launches in New Jersey

Tipico is granted a license to operate in New Jersey.

Alternatives to Tipico

There are many legal US sportsbooks available for bettors so if Tipico doesn’t take your fancy, we’ve picked out a few others for you to try.

BetMGM consistently have leading odds on major sports and also boast excellent promotions that reward you with free bets worth up to $25. However, the BetMGM mobile app is poor because of frequent crashes, so those who prefer to live bet on their phone won’t enjoy that experience.

Some of the lowest margins in the US come at PointsBet, who also boast live streaming of a range of European soccer, hockey, basketball, and handball games so you can watch and bet. The range of sports available at PointsBet is less than other major sportsbooks, though, with 20 available.

Live streaming is also available at FanDuel Sportsbook, but there it is offered on tennis and table tennis, and like many sportsbooks you can also create same game parlays on popular sports.

Conclusion

Tipico is a solid US betting site with plenty of reasons to register, but it is not without its flaws.

The Tipico mobile app is extremely strong and one of the best out there for betting, especially for live betting where the sportsbook has “rapid bets” that allow you to wager on upcoming plays. This could be the result of the next drive in NFL or the winner of the next point in tennis.

Unfortunately, Tipico don’t have a great range of markets on most sports which severely restricts options for punters, and it is rare they offer promotions.

Here are some of the most notable features of Tipico, both good and bad:

• Tipico have an excellent mobile app that functions well and rarely crashes.
• The 100% deposit match bonus up to $250 is attractive enough and you don’t have to place a bet to access it.
• In-play rapid betting adds more entertainment to live betting with more immediate results.
• There is no option to build your own same game parlays on Tipico.
• Tipico very rarely have any promotions available on any sport.

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