Trustworthiness

Licensed in Curacao, 22Bet does not currently hold any European gambling licenses. Whilst this is of less import to players from India, more licenses simply result in a higher level of trust, especially since many European licenses have very strict rules and regulations that control betting operators more tightly than the government of Curacao.

That said, 22Bet is a trusted bookmaker in the industry and whilst there have been issues in the past, especially for high rollers, more casual gamblers don’t seem to have experienced issues here.

At Askgamblers, 22Bet is on probation due to past issues with too many unresolved complaints and licensing issues. This is no longer the case and a majority of complaints has been resolved now.

If you are at all worried about placing your cricket bets here, we suggest you take it slot and only make small deposits, place small bets and request small withdrawals to test their speeds and services.

Cricket betting and other sports

22Bet offers a large sportsbook with a wide variety of sports for you to bet on. This includes cricket, which is covered quite well here. Of course, all the big international events are present with many different markets and betting options at 22Bet.

Whether you want to bet on any Twenty20 match, the World Cup, the Ashes, the IPL and many more, 22Bet will have you covered, providing competitive odds, a selection of betting options to choose from and plenty of extras, including promotions, to satisfy most cricket betting enthusiasts.

Given that they are an international bookmaker with a wide reach, local matches are probably not going to be covered here, but that is true for most bookmakers of this size.

Beyond cricket, you will be able to find markets for all your favourite sports in India, whether that’s horse racing, tennis, football or any number of other popular games. At the time of our review, we were unable to find kabaddi betting options, though that can hardly be surprising during a pandemic that has halted sports events around the world.

Games and more

22Bet provides an excellent online casino for punters who are interested in more than sports betting or cricket betting. The casino includes games from the top providers from around the world, featuring literally dozens of developers and many hundreds of games. Whether you are interested in slots, roulette, baccarat, blackjack, live casino games, bingo, video poker, casino poker or just some simple arcade games, 22Bet has plenty to provide.

They don’t currently have a poker client available, but perhaps that may change in the future.

22Bet is also an excellent option for e-sports betting, if that is something you want to check out.

Promotions and bonuses

22Bet is among those bookmakers and online casinos who offer a specific welcome bonus based on your preferred gambling. If you primarily place bets at the sportsbook, you can peruse a sports welcome offer. It includes a 100% match bonus and up to INR 10,000 as well as 22 bet points. 

The bonus needs to be wagered 5x on accumulator bets (minimum 3 selections) of odds of at least 1.4. The downside is that you only have 7 days to meet those wagering requirements, which is a little tough to do.

Players at the online casino can look forward to a welcome bonus of INR 30,000 and 22 bet points as well. Here the bonus needs to be wagered 50x within 7 days, which is almost impossible to do and therefore we would not necessarily recommend that you claim the full bonus.

Beyond those welcome offers, 22Bet regularly offers reload bonuses, free bets, rebate bonuses, free spins and more. Be sure to always read the full terms and conditions, though for the more regular bonuses they tend to be a little less strict.

Banking options

At 22Bet, you’ll find exhaustive information about their banking options via a separate page, where all the relevant information is listed. With nearly 150 deposit methods, you are sure to find something suitable for your own needs. This even includes almost two dozen cryptocurrencies to choose from. 

Credit cards, e-Wallets, instant banking methods and prepaid options aside, you’ll find more obscure and local deposit methods as well.

There are significantly fewer withdrawal options available but even here you will find many dozen of options to choose from. 

Additionally, transaction times, applicable fees and other relevant information can be found here. 

Whilst there are no withdrawal limits listed at 22Bet (besides the ones imposed by the chosen method), there have been reports of issues with bigger withdrawals by punters. However, we have not heard the same about smaller withdrawals, which seem to be more quickly handled and easier to request.

Support

If you have a question at 22Bet, you can hit the “Ask a Question” button and will be directed to the live chat window. It’ll show whether someone is available to talk to, which may take a moment on occasion. 

Alternatively, you can send an email, which is easy enough, but response times can be slow here as well, so be prepared to wait a little.

By the way, if your language options are set to Hindi at 22Bet, you will be connected to an Indian customer service rep, which is definitely an advantage.

Software

The bookmaker and casino has a recognisable design in various shades of teal (or petrol if you prefer). The design and layout are classic and not exactly very modern. But functionality is guaranteed, and the site is very easy to use. 

The navigation is intuitive, which is always helpful when browsing through a sportsbook as they can be cluttered, which makes finding your preferred markets and betting options difficult. That’s not a problem at 22Bet. 

22Bet is also fully accessible via your mobile device, whether you use iOS or Android. You’ll be able to use the same functionality at a scaled down design via your smartphone and tablet. You can sign up, sign in, use bonuses, place sports bets or play a vast variety of games.

Summary

You couldn’t accuse 22Bet of going small. They have a vast sportsbook, a massive online casino and plenty for every punter and gambler to choose from either way. Whilst they don’t focus on Indian customers or cricket betting per se, punters from India are definitely well-catered for here. You can set your language preferences to Hindi, play in INR and find plenty of cricket markets and betting options here.

22Bet is certainly ambitious in many ways and whilst there have been difficulties in the past, which may not be completely resolved just yet, they are on a good way. As long as you take it easy here and consider yourself more of a casual punter, 22Bet is a decent option for your cricket betting needs.