Mobile version

In order to make their services more convenient for mobile devices, online bookmakers develop special versions of their websites for smartphones. You can get see the best mobile betting sites below.

What are mobile betting websites?

The mobile versions of the betting websites are basically the equivalent of the desktop sites, with the only difference being that they are made for smartphones and tablets. The mobile version of a bookie is available whenever you load it through the mobile browser of your device. Once you do that, the website will automatically load and adjust to your screen size.

Usually, mobile betting websites have the same options that are available on the full desktop versions. Apart from them, bookmakers also tend to develop mobile applications. The most popular ones being apps for Android and iOS betting apps, both of which need to be downloaded and installed. You don’t need to do this when using the mobile versions, though, because the websites can be opened through the browser of your device.

Do I need to download software to use the bookmakers’ mobile versions?

All mobile versions of online bookmakers are developed using state-of-the-art technologies. In a way they mirror the desktop portal, but are cross-platform compatible and optimises. In order to access the mobile site, you will need a browser. All mobile phones have an integrated browser, so there is no need to download and install anything else.

The fact that you can access the mobile site through your browser means that some of the features of the website could depend on your browser. The site's features won’t load properly if the browser is not updated or if it’s not working correctly. That’s why it’s essential to keep your browser updated.

How to get a shortcut to the mobile version of a bookmaker’s website?

There are ways in which you can get the so-called "web app" on the home screen of your device. This is actually a shortcut to the mobile betting site. In order to access a particular bookie with just one tap, you first have to open any mobile browser and then enter the bookmaker’s address (URL). Here is the full step-by-step guide to getting a web app:

1. Open your mobile browser
2. Load the website that you bet on
3. Select the options menu on your browser, which in most cases will be a button with three dots that’s located in the top-right corner
4. Select the option to add it to your home screen
5. Choose the name of the shortcut and confirm your selection
6. Once ready, you will see the shortcut on your home screen, which means that you can access the bookie with just one tap

What are the system requirements in order to use the mobile betting website versions?

Unlike the mobile betting apps that come with complicated system requirements, mobile betting sites are pretty straightforward to use. Although they work well on any smartphone and tablet regardless of their OS, it is still advisable to update your mobile device for a smoother experience. Besides, if you load the site using an old version of your mobile browser, it’s pretty likely that some of the features won’t work properly.

There are also no limits as to what kind of browser you have to use. We usually try and test the mobile betting sites on the most popular browsers. These are namely Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, but you can bet using other browsers as well.

Advantages and disadvantages of mobile betting sites

One of the additional advantages of getting access to the bookmaker’s mobile versions is the option to check out the full website version. All you have to do is load the bookmaker’s URL on your browser and find the option to review the desktop version of the website. This will allow you to load the full website version and take a look at it via your mobile device. However, you probably won’t be using it to make bets because it’s not that convenient.

The mobile website versions have their advantages and disadvantages which we will summarise in the following lists:

Key factors when choosing a bookmaker that has a mobile version

Get familiar with the betting options and everything else that an operator has to offer. Once done, you can start testing their mobile version while paying attention to the following:

• Fast loading speed - the faster a mobile booking website loads, the better it will work.
• Easy and intuitive user interface - it’s important for the mobile version of the website to deliver a fresh design that will allow you to access all menus and section using just a few taps of a finger.
• Betting options - all available games, betting options, and payment methods have to be the same as what you’d get on the full version of the bookmaker’s website.
• Reliability - it’s crucial that the mobile version supports a fully encrypted connection. After all, you are probably going to deposit and withdrawal money at some point, so it’s important you check that the bookmaker has implemented security measures to protect your personal data.

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