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Pros

• New customers in the UK can bet £10 and get 50 free spins

• Library of 33 sports like short football and kabaddi

• Instant withdrawals and seven different payment methods

• Stream a variety of sports including basketball

Cons

• No LuckyMate mobile app

• No sports promotions

LuckyMate is a new UK bookmaker and online casino licensed by the UKGC. It focuses on creating a safe and fair environment for punters to bet on their favourite sports, which is reflected by their sizeable sports library and elegant website. No mobile app is published yet for LuckyMate, but the website is seamless and unique among other bookmakers, with much more sophisticated details. Below we will discuss free bet offers, sports covered, payment methods, and any other major features.

Free Bet Offer For UK Customers

There are four bonuses on the LuckyMate website, which took a while to find using the computer because there is no clearly labelled promotional page, instead a tiny gift icon at the far end of the screen. Of these bonuses, none of which are useful for sports customers.

Nonetheless, it is worth knowing about the welcome bonus. When you deposit £10 and place your first qualifying bet, you will receive 50 free spins to use on Big Bass Splash by Pragmatic Play. To claim it, you need to register.

• Click join

• Complete the first stage: Enter your full name and birthday

• Complete the second stage: Create a username and password, choose a currency and deposit limits (daily, weekly, monthly, and maximum)

• Complete the third stage: Enter your address, phone number, and agree to the terms and conditions

Using the promo code MATE50 you can then claim the welcome bonus.

A unique thing about the registration process is that you can set your daily limits from the start, which saves you from having to find the safer gambling tool in your account when you sign up. This goes hand-in-hand with the LuckyMate ethos about putting the customer first. With this being said, it is a huge letdown that there are no sports bonuses.

Sports Covered

A diverse sports library is paramount, and LuckyMate offers 33 sports with an abundance of betting markets and leagues. There are over 1,000 football and American football matches on any given day, and we also noticed a considerable amount of basketball and tennis. In contrast, some less traditional options are e-sports, pesapallo, and kabaddi.

Football

The Premier League 2025/ 26 season kicked off on the 15th August, so naturally this is one of the most popular events to bet on, especially at a UK bookmaker. In addition, you can find Bundesliga, Emperor Cup, Super League, Queensland Premier League, UEFA Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, and Copa Libertadores at the top of the page. Betting markets are the standard, like 1x2 betting, total goals, first goal, double chance, yes/ no overtime, odds/ evens, last goal, and correct score. Sometimes, there is early payout.

Basketball

The basketball choices at LuckyMate are vast. Top leagues include Euroleague, Eurocup, NBA, NCAAB, FIBA AmeriCup, A1, LKL, Italy Lega A, CDBL, CIBAPAC, and the Rwanda National League. Therefore, there is global coverage of basketball games which you can even watch using the live streaming feature. If you want to find the games that have live streaming straight away, go to the in-play page and filter the events.

Horse Racing

It's no secret UK residents love the horses, so finding a good bookmaker is tricky as they all offer great deals and features. You can bet on races in Ireland, Italy, and the USA, although weirdly there were no UK options when we reviewed the site. Live streaming is also available on many of the races, so you don't need to look for streams on events that they may not air on television. There is no Best Odds Guaranteed advertised, nor extra places promotions.

Tennis

From the 480 tennis matches at LuckyMate, the top leagues are the Challenger Series, Wimbledon, Australian Open, US Open, French Open, ITF, and UTR. In-play betting on tennis is easy because you can catch up using the statistics feature, although there was no live streaming when we checked. Lots of tennis betting markets are offered at LuckyMate, such as player markets, set betting, and handicaps.

American Football

American football is more than just the Super Bowl, although there are plenty of NFL options to bet on. You can also bet on the European League of Football, and the Canadian Football League. Betting markets include the winner, spread betting, total points, overtime, half-time result, and over/ under betting.

Virtuals

The comprehensive range of virtual sports is a big win for LuckyMate. You can bet on virtual football, greyhounds, basketball, tennis, horses, baseball, cricket, and motor sports. This is a nice option if you are getting tired of the same leagues you bet on in real sports games, and it is also helpful because the games are simulated so you can watch them.

E-sports

E-sports at LuckyMate are:

• Valorant

• League of Legends

• Dota 2

• Halo

• Counter-Strike

• Kings of Glory

• Rainbow Six

• Starcraft 1

• Warcraft 3

• Fortnite

Other Sports

• Greyhound racing

• Table tennis

• Ice hockey

• Volleyball

• Badminton

• Darts

• Rugby league

• Snooker

• Olympics

• GAA hurling and football

• Short football

• Kabaddi

Needless to say, some sports have fewer betting markets and leagues because the interest in them isn't as widespread. Traditional sports like football and racing predominate, but this doesn't mean that sports like athletics, bandy, or futsal are any less gratifying.

Payment Methods

LuckyMate offers the following payment methods.

• Visa

• MasterCard

• Apple Pay

• Google Pay

• Skrill

• Neteller

• Paysafecard

To make a deposit, log in and click deposit. Then choose one of the above payment platforms to transfer the funds, and fill in the fields. At the beginning, when you register, you are asked to choose a currency so it isn't necessary to do so at a later time.

To withdraw, the process is the same, but click withdrawal instead of deposit. Even though LuckyMate states that they offer instant withdrawals, this depends on the payment method you choose and can sometimes take 2 business days to process.

Why Choose LuckyMate

Choosing a betting site, like LuckyMate, means that there must be long-term benefits. Below are just some of the advantages that UK punters will get.

• In-Play Betting

In-play betting is a type of betting that is dynamic, entertaining, and sometimes more straightforward than pre-match betting. Instead of having to extensively research player form, recent matches, and other statistics that may be handy, you can just wait for the match to start and react based on the development of the game. At LuckyMate, there is in-play betting on football, basketball, volleyball, cricket, beach volleyball, badminton, handball, snooker, table tennis, short football, e-football, and e-basketball.

• Live Streaming

The feature that separates betting sites is live streaming, because all of the modern bookmakers have some sort of streaming coverage. Whether it is one sport or many, this shows the innovation of a betting site and its willingness to make betting more engaging for customers. At LuckyMate, you can stream e-sports, football, races, basketball and more. You can discover this feature on the in-play betting page or next to featured bets on the homepage.

• Mobile Compatible

LuckyMate hasn't developed a mobile app, so punters must instead use the browser to place bets. Usually, this would be a disadvantage, because a mobile app lets you set notifications, works faster, and is compartmentalized. In the case of LuckyMate, the website works efficiently, and the pages are organized. So, punters aren't necessarily missing out. On the other hand, having a mobile app is an important finishing touch that gives betting sites an esteemed reputation. If LuckyMate aspires to become a leading bookmaker, this will be needed.

Realistically, we need to mention some of the features that LuckyMate could add or upgrade. The main concern is the lack of bonuses, because you can find an array of promotions from draw no bet to best odds guaranteed at other UK betting sites. The welcome bonus is also not tailored towards sports customers, so you are missing out on free bets that could secure you a generous payout. Also, we did not see any price boosts. Every other aspect of LuckyMate is up to scratch, so this is not to say that the betting site is bad, they simply need to work on the sports part of their website.

LuckyMate Conclusion

Our opinion on LuckyMate as a new UK bookmaker is that the platform has potential. It is a simple betting site, which means that you won't be distracted or confused by flashy promotions that leave you disappointed or features that you can't figure out. There are all kinds of sports, and you will likely find the betting market you want to wager on. The sign-up process is easy and the main payment methods are covered. With regard to special features, LuckyMate offers live betting, live streaming, and cash out. In conclusion we would recommend the bookmaker as long as you aren't expecting any surprise bonuses.