Retabet Review

Retabet started as a Basque retail bookmaker in 2008, moved online in Spain in 2012, later launched in Peru, and has now added Portugal as its third regulated market. The Portuguese product is a stripped down version of what runs in Spain, particularly around promotions and football depth, but what’s here is still worth having in your rotation.

Promos > Welcome Bonuses

There’s no welcome bonus at the sportsbook or casino making Retabet is the only SRIJ-licensed betting site in Portugal without one. What they do have is some of the most valuable promos for football betting we’ve come across, and one in particular make this bookie worth a look.

Football early cashout (1 goal up) is the standout. Back a team at win/loss on the 1X2 market, and if your selection leads by a single goal at any point in the match, the bet settles as a winner, regardless of the final result. No other Portuguese betting site is running anything close to this.

Another one worth mentioning is Star Substitute which covers player markets. If your chosen player gets subbed off, the bet transfers to their replacement and stays live. This offer is growing in popularity across the industry, and Retabet is one of the earlier movers in Portugal.

The Sportsbook Is Thin, but Passable on Football

The volume on sports to bet on here is thin. The full list is football, tennis, basketball, MMA, American football, baseball, ice hockey, badminton, cycling, motor sports, field hockey, rugby union, and motorcycling. No cricket, politics or novelty markets, and no niche competitions.

Football is the exception and the clear focus from Retabet Portugal. The 1X2, handicaps and standard match markets are all there in good depth. Player props are noticeably thinner though, and sometimes even major fixtures only offer a handful of player goal markets, when you have Betano on the other side offering a full slate.

Streaming is a genuine plus, with football coverage extending to Brasileirão Série A. Cashout is also worth mentioning and is available on eligible markets.

Apps, Payments, and Language

Native apps are available on iOS and Android. MB WAY is supported for deposit alongside bank transfers and bank cards – sadly no Apple Pay just yet.

Arguably the most important feature for you to know is that Retabet is one of few SRIJ-licensed sites offering an English language option. The translation isn’t 100% complete, most annoyingly it’s missing on some promo pages, but it’s complete enough to make this one of the best options for English speakers in the country.

Worth Signing Up?

Retabet isn’t the first account you open in Portugal, but it earns its spot in the rotation for any football bettor. The 1 goal up cashout is strong enough on its own to justify signing up and the Brazil Serie A streaming option is worth it for some.

If you’re not sold, check out our list of all betting sites in Portugal. We update the list regularly to ensure we always let our readers know all of their betting options.