Parimatch Review

    4.7 rating
    120% up to 120,000 NGN
    A wide array of betting market User-friendly mobile app Stream live matches on the go
    4.7/5
    4.7 rating

    Parimatch is an online sportsbook with a stellar international reputation. The bookmarker currently offers Nigerian punters the opportunity to bet on a wide array of games using the website or mobile application.

     Though not as popular as some of the local bookmarkers in Nigeria, its global awareness is undisputed as notable faces like Conor McGregor and Mike Tyson are brand ambassadors of this sportsbook.

    About Parimatch

    Parimatch came into existence in 1996 with a physical presence in Limassol, Cyprus. Since then, the bookmaker has gradually spread its tentacles into new territories.

    The betting company currently provides gambling related services for punters in different countries – Cyprus, Russia, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Nigeria, and others – Parimatch has the license to operate in these locations. But the company’s actual offices are located in Georgia, Belarus, Russia, Cyprus, and Moldova.

    Parimatch has many sponsorship deals with clubs in different leagues around the globe, including APOEL FC, FC Shaktar, and clubs in India, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and others.

    The sponsorship deals aren’t limited to football clubs as hockey, basketball clubs have their fair share of collaboration with Parimatch. There’s also the massive agreement between Parimatch and the UFC, which gives the betting company the sole bookmarker rights in the EMEA region.

    With a presence in more than 60 countries, accepting bets in about 600 events across 200 leagues on a busy day, Parimatch is anything but a greenhorn in the gambling business. Considering the numerous partnership agreements between the betting company and sporting outfits around the globe, it’s a big deal to have Parimatch offer betting services in Nigeria.

    While Parimatch claims to offer everything the Nigerian punter needs to place a winning bet – 24/7 bet placement, latest news in sports, in-play betting, head-to-head stats, and continuous improvement in their services – bettingsites.ng intends to scrutinize these claims through an in-depth assessment of the Parimatch platform.

    Before we proceed, let’s take a look at the pros and cons of using Parimatch.

    Pros and Cons of Parimatch

    Pros:                                                                                                                

    • Impressive in-play market
    • User-friendly mobile app
    • Stream live matches on the go
    • Covers a wide array of sporting events
    • Fast withdrawal
    • Easy bet placement

    Cons:

    • Not enough promotions
    • Website interface leaves a lot to be desired

    Betting Markets and Odds Quality

    Parimatch covers more than 20 sports in its betting offering, but the markets available in these sporting events vary widely with the specific sports – football tends to have the largest collection of markets compared to others like hockey.

    On the assessment of the Parimatch platform, we confirmed the betting site has markets in a diverse array of sports like volleyball, tennis, table-tennis, hockey, football, handball, basketball, baseball, and much more.

    While Nigerian punters are known to be more interested in sports betting – particularly football – Parimatch caters to other gambling preferences including casino games like slot machines, blackjack, roulette, and others.

    With the average Nigerian punter’s affinity to football betting, we had to look at the available markets in this area provided by Parimatch. And the betting site didn’t disappoint as they provide numerous markets to meet the demands of the Nigerian punter.

    Parimatch offers decent odds on football, basketball, and tennis events. Here, the odds on offer for these sports aren’t so different from the local bookmarkers we’re familiar with in Nigeria, so it might not sway the indecisive Nigerian punter. But the betting platform appears to be more generous in odds in other sports like hockey, American football, and Futsal.

    Website & Mobile App – Usability

    The Parimatch website is certainly a sight for sore eyes. The blend of yellow, white, and black colors ensure that you don’t spend hours locating games or picking an event.

    Finding a specific sport is as easy as locating the sports tab at the top of the page. And if you’d rather roll virtual dice or pick a virtual card, the casino tab can be found at the top of the page as well.

    On the Parimatch website, you can make some quick naira through the in-play segment. There’s an array of in-play games across different sporting events on the Parimatch platform and the available markets are quite huge.

    On selecting your preferred bet, a bet slip is created above the market area, and it’s updated as you add more selections. This way, you can see your selected games and the total odds accrued, making it easy to decide if you’d wish to proceed with the bet or alter the selections.

    Accessing the Parimatch website on your mobile device is anything but user-friendly. The interface might not be jam-packed with unnecessary ads, but it’s still a challenge navigating the website on your mobile device. Pages take a while to load, and it can be an unpleasant experience placing bets on the site – errors are only a click away.

    Unlike the regular site, the Parimatch mobile platform is a joy to behold. It’s intuitive and truly mobile-friendly – the pages are concise and easy to navigate. While promotions abound at the top of the page, they don’t affect the fluidity of the site.

    The Parimatch mobile app, Parimatch.ng is a replica of the mobile site without the promotions. In-play events and popular events of the day take center stage on the app.

    At the top left of the app is the favorite button that alerts you when your preferred sporting event is about to commence. You can view in-play games, your current bets, and top games of the day by selecting the relevant option at the bottom of the screen.

    The Parimatch mobile app is only accessible through the mobile website, so don’t bother searching Google’s PlayStore for the app. Like any other betting app, it doesn’t çost you a single kobo to download. The app is available to iOS and Android users, so your phone’s operating system wouldn’t be a problem.

    Betting Coverage, Live Betting & Live Streaming

    Few betting platforms can match the number of sporting events available for selection on Parimatch. From Moto sports to football, the betting coverage is unbelievable.

    On Parimatch, Nigerian punters have the opportunity to place bets on just about any professional football event around the globe. Unlike the local bookmarkers in the country, Parimatch doesn’t limit the markets available. For instance, many bookmakers in Nigeria don’t offer all possible team goals of the favorite in a football match, and this tends to pose selection problems for many punters. Fortunately, Parimatch is bringing an end to that malady as every possible market is made available on the site. Whether it’s team goals, goalscorer, or corner count, Parimatch has you covered.

    Football might be a favorite betting staple for Nigerian punters, but the Parimatch platform isn’t limited to this one sport. You can bet on other sports such as the UFC, table tennis, Futsal, and others. And the betting site offers a wide array of markets for these sports – it’s never about the outrights alone.

    Parimatch Live Betting

    Parimatch’s offering in the in-play segment is largely unrivaled by most of the local bookmarkers. Every in-play event is brimming with markets, which provides those looking to make some quick naira the chance to choose their preferred selection – no need to compromise.

    Accessing the in-play events on the Parimatch mobile app doesn’t pose any problems. In-play events from top leagues in different sports take center stage of the page. Those not visible can be found by clicking the in-play tab at the bottom of the page.

    Parimatch offers decent in-play odds, but how competitive these might be, varies with the sporting event. The bookmarker is renowned for offering massive odds in certain sports, and this is reflected in their in-play markets.

    Nigerian punters can keep up with the progress of their selections by streaming the games as they happen right on the Parimatch platform. You’ll need to signup on the site before you can stream matches live.

    Live streaming of events is available in all the different sports, but some top leagues and competitions can’t be streamed live due to right restrictions. However, there are more than a handful of in-play games that can be streamed, including football matches from the German league, Italian league, Norwegian league, and others. You can also stream other events from other sports like tennis, volleyball, e-sport, and others.

    While keeping up with your in-play bets, you can look at the in-play stats, then decide if you’d rather cash out your bets or let them run.

    Bonus/Bonus Information

    On assessing the Parimatch platform, we were stunned by their generous welcome bonus. Through this bonus, you can get a 100% bonus on your first deposit, but it’s maxed at 111,000 naira. Yet, it’s bigger than the welcome bonus available at other bookies.

    You can’t withdraw the Parimatch bonus right away, so don’t bother trying. To withdraw the welcome bonus, it has to be rolled over 5 times on your preferred markets. Of course, this is typical bookmarker behavior, nothing surprising.

    Unlike other bookmakers, Parimatch doesn’t require the use of any promo code to participate, just a minimum deposit of 400 naira and the smallest odds allowed for rolling over the bonus is pegged at 1.5.

    The welcome bonus might not be enough to tempt the Nigerian punter, but Parimatch is short on promotions compared to the competition.

    Payment Options/Banking Deposits and Withdrawals Information

    Most foreign bookmakers require Nigerian punters to use only foreign currencies – despite the high exchange rate – so it’s a relief that Parimatch accepts the use of the naira in wagering.

    Depositing money into your Parimatch is possible with any of the 12 deposit methods available. Here’s a breakdown of these deposit methods:

    By making available multiple payment options, Parimatch tries to make it easier to fund your betting account conveniently.

    Before you fund your account through any of these methods, endeavor to confirm the minimum deposit allowed and the fees attached. While some require a minimum deposit of 100 naira, other methods have a higher deposit amount.

    Withdrawing your winnings on the Parimatch platform is possible through three different methods including:

    Regardless of the method you opt for, you’ll get paid instantly. The catch with the different methods is the minimum amount withdrawable. It’s also worth noting that you have to verify your account to withdraw winnings.

    Parimatch is one of the few foreign bookmakers that allow the use of a voter’s card for verification of your betting account, so keep that in mind when choosing the sportsbook for your punts.

    Customer Service & Support, Security & Reliability

    Parimatch takes customer feedback seriously, and this is reflected in their customer support service. The bookmarker provides three ways through which customers can make their grievances felt, including phone call, email address, and live chat details.

    By calling Parimatch’s customer support, you’re likely to get a solution to your complaint as quickly as possible. If you don’t have enough credit on your phone to make the call, the bookmarker can also be reached through the live chat and the results are just as instantaneous, depending on the competence of the Parimatch’s staff.

    Customers can also reach out to the betting company by sending them a mail. Unlike the live chat and phone call methods, getting assistance from Parimatch through their email address could take as much as 24 hours.

    To ensure people are properly guided so that they don’t call the Parimatch customer support for frivolous reasons, there’s an FAQ section dedicated to providing answers to all the questions previously asked by people and which you might have about the betting site.

    Don’t expect to talk to the customer support in Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba or any of the indigenous languages; English and 14 other foreign languages are the only ones supported.

    Our in-depth assessment of the Parimatch website showed that unauthorized access to customer accounts is impossible without the use of a password. To ensure changes can’t be made to your Parimatch account without your input, the security question is added to the mix.

    The use of the industry-standard 256-bit SSL encryption ensures your funds and personal information on the Parimatch platform are secured. The renowned Thawte Consulting confirms the certification of the encryption deployed.

    If you intend to use your bank cards on the Parimatch platform, issues of card data theft don’t arise as every transaction involving the entry of card details is done on a unique page equipped with a PCI DSS certificate.

    Parimatch Advantages

    The Parimatch platform has several attributes that put it above its peers, especially as it concerns customer satisfaction.

    Live streaming matches is something the Nigerian punter appreciates, which explains why many bookmakers are currently introducing this service on their site. Yet, Parimatch’s offering remains unrivaled as you can watch matches from European leagues, follow tournaments in other sports without any frequent disruption of the visuals.

    Parimatch’s instant deposit and withdrawal service is something every Nigerian punter will appreciate. While other bookmarkers require at least 24 hours to conclude deposit/withdrawal requests, the Parimatch website delivers instantly. Of course, there are times when delays might happen, but it never exceeds a couple of hours.

    One of the perks of using the Parimatch is the massive in-play games available. Most bookmakers in Nigeria limit the games that become accessible in-play to prevent their platform from crashing, and this puts the Nigerian punter at a disadvantage. With Parimatch, most events that you can select before they commence, are still accessible in-play. This is a big deal for the Nigerian punter as he can hold back on placing a wager until it appears in-play.

    On the Parimatch platform, there are no hidden markets – everything is made available to you. This gives the bookmarker an edge over its competitors that are notorious for removing certain markets.

    Parimatch Conclusion

    Parimatch is one of the oldest bookmakers, and it’s visible in the maturity of their service delivery. Despite being a foreign bookmarker, Parimatch has adapted quickly. They have broken barriers and altered the miserly norm created by the competition. This is seen in the markets available, quick deposit & withdrawal, and responsive customer service.

    Parimatch might not be as popular as many of its foreign counterparts, but the betting site is safe and reliable. Of course, their website needs to be worked on, but they did something right with the mobile site and app. Add the limited number of promotions – they’re outdone in that area – and they might struggle to turn the heads of Nigerian punters. Yet, their massive welcome bonus – the biggest in the Nigerian market – could just be all they need.