Black Type Review

• Overall Info
• Black Type Sportsbook Review
• Betting Odds
• Black Type Casino review
• Customer Service
• Black Type Bonuses
• Deposit and Withdrawal
• Special Betting Options
• Mobile Apps
• Our Verdict
• Customer Review

Black Type is a comparatively new sportsbook with casino and Virtual sports betting offers. Although it has gone through changes in terms of management, it still remains an active gambling platform and accepts sports and casino wagers globally. Our Black Type review will partly speak about the betting standards and ideas that used to be applied initially and touch on the current affairs of the company, with all pros and cons in terms of betting odds, covered markets, customer support, and the overall performance.

Overall Info

Black Type bookmaker is a British-facing sportsbook and casino with a significant focus on horse and greyhound racing. The platform has a very minimalistic look; as the owners claimed, it is aimed at serious bettors who need a working tool for professional gambling and want to avoid any kind of distraction. func

Black Type accepts players exclusively from the United Kingdom and Ireland; the site is available only in English and is very limited in terms of various activity types; it allows you to quickly find all information you require about the betting line, casino games, terms, and conditions, or promotions.

Black Type History

Black Type was created as a while-label casino of the FSB Tech company, a leading software provider for online bookmakers. The business was launched in 2016 when a group of professional sports bettors decided to create their own sportsbook aimed specifically at high-rollers who needed a safe space for wagering without the risk of having their account blocked. The idea was to solely focus on sports betting and introduce a minimalistic niche bookmaker without any additional features. However, a year after BlackType Bet users gained an opportunity of playing casino games and wager on Virtual Sports. In January 2020, Black Type owners announced they were closing down the sportsbook, but it still exists under the FSB Tech control, who kept all accounts and have not announced any changes of policies.

Black Type official website

Bookmaker License

FSB Technology, the Black Type owner, is registered in the United Kingdom and works under a single license from the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (account number 22201). This allows us to think that Black Type is a reliable and trusted sportsbook as the UKGC is regarded as one of the strictest Internet gambling commissioners and regulates all activities of their sportsbooks and casinos.

Black Type Sportsbook Review

Black Type Sportsbook claims to be the bookmaker who accepts large bets and does not limit the customers in terms of payouts. Their advertising campaign was based on the idea that it is going to be a sports betting site that will never block winning accounts unless the customers use any special betting software.

You will not find niche sports with unpopular markets here, but all typical disciplines are available: Soccer, Basketball, American Football, eSports, Volleyball, Tennis, Darts, Rugby Union, and more — overall about twenty sports and non-sporting events. The main page offers you to easily access the top popular markets via quick links.

The maximum bet is £500; after the initial owners of Black Type left, FSB Tech did not change terms and conditions in terms of betting limits, so at the moment, we suppose it is still a high-rollers-aimed betting site. The odds come in two formats: Decimal and Fractional.

Bet line

Pre Match Line

As we have already mentioned, Black Type betting line involves a superior horse racing betting offer, but at the moment of the review writing, we can see odds exclusively for British races; among them are the races in Goodwood, Leicester, Perth, Sandown, Redcar, Worcester, Yarmouth, and more. Each race involves brief information, including the distance, the number of runners, the ground type. Many races have early prices available. Unlike many racebooks, Black Type did not offer the Best Odds Guaranteed promotions to maintain relatively low margins and accept large bets, but at the moment, this service is available for all UK and Irish races if you place your wagers from 10 a.m.

Soccer’s coverage is very decent; the most important games may involve up to a hundred and fifty markets. For instance, a game between Ludogorets Razgrad v NS Mura in the UEFA Champions League can have the following markets:

• First Half Handicaps;
• Regular Time Handicaps;
• Asian Handicap;
• Over/Under;
• First Team to Score;
• Both Teams to Score;
• Match Winner and Over/Under Goals;
• Both Teams To Score And Either Team To Win;
• Both Teams To Score 2 or More Goals;
• First Half Total Goals;
• Teams to score;
• Total Goals Exact;
• Total Goals – Bands;
• Second Half Total Goals;
• Period Goal Betting (15 Mins);
• Time of The First Goal;
• Winning Margin;
• Total Corners;
• Win To Nil, and many more.

Betting markets

Besides, BlackType betting markets are extended by a Bet Builder option called Create a Bet, where you can combine up to ten markets from the selected betting options.

The other sports do not have such comprehensive coverage; for instance, Basketball, Tennis, Table Tennis, American Football do not usually include more than twenty betting options for a single match.

The number of markets for each game varies from three to seven; among them are the Match Winner, Match Handicap, Total Maps, Correct Score, Map Winner. You will hardly find minor events, as the line mainly covers the most important international events.

Live Betting

You can find live betting markets under the Live Now tab. Black Type publishes a disclaimer about the live odds coming from the third party and warns about possible delays and inaccuracy. However, compared to various bookmakers, Black Type odds for in-play wagering are updated pretty quickly, so you can definitely find valuable offers.

There are always events in the live betting section; you can find in-play betting markets for Soccer, Tennis, eSports, Handball, Baseball, and other sports, with up to a hundred markets for selected Soccer, Basketball, and Volleyball games. The other disciplines include about fifteen-twenty markets, which is also considered as a decent coverage.

A Soccer match may involve Handicaps, Goals, Half, Corners, Goal Time markets, and Team props; the same types of markets are available for Basketball or other games. For instance, a match between La Equidad and Deportivo Pasto might have the following set of betting options:

• Over/Under Corners;
• Asian Corners;
• Handicaps;
• First Team To Score;
• Both Teams To Score: various markets;
• Total Goals: Bands;
• Total Goals: Odd/Even;
• Time of the First Goal;
• Team to Score in a Period, and others.

The live streaming services are not available, but statistics are displayed with convenient visual graphics and a list of statistical data, for instance, Attacks, Ball possession percentage, Corners, Yellow Cards, Red Cards, Substitutions, and Penalties. Thus, we do not consider the absence of broadcasts as a drawback.

Live Betting

Betting Odds

Black Type does not offer industry-low odds but keeps them on a decent average level; there are price boosts for the most important Soccer games, and the overall margin is approximately 5%. It can reach 3%-4% for Soccer and Basketball; however, Tennis, Ice Hockey, and American Football are less lucrative and come with an average margin of about 9%. Black Type live betting margins are a bit higher, as usual, but are still kept on a pretty profitable level.

Black Type Casino review

Although Black Type was supposed to offer sportsbook bets solely, they soon launched a large casino with a live dealer section and a special division called Premium Casino. All casino games come from different leading software providers. Among them are Net Entertainment, Microgaming, Elk Studios, Realistic Gaming, and more. The collection has slots, table games, and card games.

The casino does not require any downloadable software: all games are available for instant play via a desktop or mobile version of Black Type. New titles are added from time to time, but you will not find any exclusive titles.

Slots

The slots library consists of more than six hundred titles. You can search the games by their titles, but no other search options are available, for instance, by payout or provider. The collection includes classical fruit machines and modern video slots, including Megaways. Under the Jackpot tab, you will find twenty-four titles; among them are the following:

• Mega Moolah series: Immortal Romance, Mega Moolah classics, AbsoLootly Mad, Atlantean Treasures, Juicy Joker;
• Microgaming WowPot slots: Queen of Alexandria, Sherlock, and Moriarty, Book of Atem;
• Temple of Medusa;
• Fruit Fiesta;
• King Cashalot;
• Treasure Nile, and more.

Among the most popular titles in non-jackpot games is the famous Netent Starburst, Dazzle Me Megaways, Bonanza. Besides, there are many Asian titles with oriental themes and locations.

Casino Games

If you are keener on skill games, you have a decent choice of Blackjack, Roulette, Video Poker, and Baccarat.

There are eighteen Blackjack tables; you can choose between Cashback Blackjack, Perfect Pairs, Buster Blackjack, Hi-Lo, Atlantic City Gold Series, Free Bet Blackjack, and more. A selection of Roulette also allows you to opt for various variants of the game: American, European, Mega Fire Blaze, 20P Roulette, and more. Video Poker is represented by Casino Holdem, Deuces Wild, Double Double Bonus, and other classical casino titles. Finally, there are two online Baccarat games: Classical Baccarat and Dragon Tiger.

All games are available only for real cash gaming; there is no free mode for any table games or slots.

Live Casino

The live casino section is powered by Evolution Gaming and has all table games we mentioned available for live dealer experience. The library is divided into the following categories:

• Roulette: American and European versions, Lightning Roulette, Immersive Roulette, Auto Roulette, French Roulette, Double Ball, Dragonara;
• Live Dealer Poker: Caribbean Stud, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Holdem, Two Hand Casino Holdem;
• Blackjack: Classical and VIP tables;
• Baccarat;
• Deal or No Deal.

Some of the games are separated into special Featured Categories, but the overall layout is again a bit overwhelming, as all games come altogether without any division into dedicated sections.

Live dealers

Customer Service

The customer support approach disappointed us a lot: despite being a young modern company, Black Bet does not offer any quick and convenient contact methods with their advisors.

If you have an account, you can send a message via a special form on the Contact Us page. For users, who can not log in or do not have an account yet, Black Type suggests sending an email using the direct email address.

If you do not want to send an email and your query is not related to any account or payment details, you can turn to the Betting Rules section. It describes all nuances of wagering on different markets in all sports disciplines and may be helpful. However, there is no FAQ section highlighting essential details about typical issues that a customer may face, so overall we can not rate the customer support high.

Black Type Bonuses

At the moment, Black Type does not offer any bonuses for new or regular customers. Their Promotions page involves four offers related to everyday betting activities. To be precise, the Promotions section of Black Type involves information on the following betting options:

• Best Odds Guaranteed;
• Soccer Price Boosts;
• Cash Out Feature;
• Daily Jackpots advertisement.

When you register, Black Type can send you a personal bonus, for instance, £10 in the form of a free bet in return for your first wager. However, the promotion is not guaranteed.

As a sportsbook for professionals who do not want to stick to wagering requirements and seek low odds and large betting limits, Black Type did not develop any loyalty programs, free bets, or a deposit match welcome bonus. After the management has changed, there is a chance that some new promotions will appear, but at the moment, there is nothing for recreational punters and bonus-seekers.

Deposit and Withdrawal

Banking methods are not the strongest point of Black Type: customers are very limited in deposit and withdrawal options.

You can make deposits and request payouts via the following systems:

• Visa/Visa Debit/MasterCard/Visa Electron/Maestro debit cards. Credit cards are not accepted;
• Trustly Bank Transfer.

The minimum deposit is £10 for all payment methods; the maximum limits are £5,000 for all debit cards and depend on the particular bank for Trustly.

All withdrawals are free of charge, except for the situations when your account has been inactive for a long time or if your withdrawal is 50% bigger than the amount of your deposit. In these cases, Black Type reserves the right to charge you an extra withdrawal fee of 5% of the total payout amount; the minimum fee is £3.

When you request a payout, Black Type can request you to confirm your identity or prove your source of income. To verify the account, you will need to send your documents as follows:

• Passport, driving license, or national ID card;
• Your bank statement no older than three months;
• Your tax return document;
• A bank statement proving your regular income.

The withdrawals may take up to five working days, including the processing time of your account verification.

Special Betting Options

Among the extra services for punters, Black Type offers the following:

• Cash Out: an option that allows you to ensure your winnings before the end of the game and get a refund of your state or part of the stake amount. The option is available for pre-match and live betting markets;
• Bet Builder: the option is available for selected disciplines and is called Create Your Bet. Black Type offers you a selection of markets that you can combine to make a single bet at special odds;
• Live Racing Footage and Race Data: Black Type features a live commentary for most races in the live mode; the option is free and is available for all customers who placed a bet on a related event;
• Live Statistics for sports betting: every in-play event has visual graphics and tables with scores and other events updated promptly as the match goes on.

Mobile Apps

Black Type has a clean and convenient version for mobile betting; it looks as minimalistic as the main desktop site and has a native-app-looking design allowing you to make bets and enjoy casino activities via any mobile device with an Internet connection.

Besides, Apple users can opt for a dedicated app available in the App Store. It will allow you to save your user data and have quicker access to all pre-match and live markets. There are no special features an app can give you, and you do not have access to casino games via the app, so there is not much difference between downloadable and mobile browser versions. Still, the app works fine and has a good rating (4.4) in the store.

Our Verdict

Black Type is definitely not a sportsbook for everyone — at least due to the reason they do not accept payments from any customers but the UK and Ireland residents. You will not find any lucrative promotions or unusual markets: their motto is ‘No Hype — just superior odds, and they pretty much meet their own standards in these terms. You can definitely find competitive odds for the significant events and collect your winnings with a comparatively low margin, so if you are keen on Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, or American football betting and require to wager large amounts, you will like Black Type. Horse racing punters will also find valuable offers in Black Type.

Avid casino players might have seen more extensive casino products, but the offer is still decent enough for a company focused mainly on their sportsbook. However, the overall approach towards the customers seems very formal: Black Type is short on contact options, bonuses, or various payment methods, so people who gamble for fun and seek diversity rather than profits will probably not opt for Black Type.

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