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How We Rate Operators<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n At ThePuntersPage, our commitment to providing clear and comprehensive sportsbook reviews<\/a> is paramount. We meticulously assess each bookmaker during our future-proof review procedure<\/a>, focusing on several critical aspects:<\/p>

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Odds and Margins<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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Bonuses and Terms<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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UK-Friendly Payment Methods<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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Betting Markets<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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Live Betting and Streaming<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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\n Creating an account with The Pools is a simple three-step process<\/strong> in which only basic information<\/strong> is required to complete your registration. You\u2019ll have to give your email address and create a unique password as part of step one.<\/p>\n\n
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\n Once you\u2019ve advanced via clicking the green \u2018Next\u2019 icon, you\u2019ll then have to reveal your name and date of birth.<\/p>\n\n
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\n Once you\u2019ve confirmed all the details you\u2019ve submitted as part of the process, click ‘Submit' to begin your journey with this bookmaker.<\/p>\n\n
\n On most occasions, punters will be verified automatically<\/strong>. If not, you'll be required to send through documents that verify your full name, date of birth, and address to verify@thepools.com.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n As you can see from the above screenshot, funding your account with The Pools is a markedly easy process – that said, punters are restricted to just two payment options<\/a>: debit card<\/strong><\/a> (Visa\/Mastercard\/Maestro) and PayPal. In addition, there are no cryptocurrencies available.<\/p>\n\n
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\n The minimum deposit is \u00a35, <\/strong>while the maximum is set at \u00a33,000.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n Withdrawals<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 which, once again, involves filling out basic card information – are typically processed between 2-5 working days<\/strong> following your request. Punters can withdraw a minimum of \u00a310<\/strong> at any one time.<\/p>\n\n
\n No fees<\/strong> are involved with either process.<\/p>\n\n
\n Depositing Funds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n To fund your account, begin by clicking the distinct green \u2018DEPOSIT\u2019 icon located in the top right-hand corner of the homepage.<\/p>\n\n
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\n That will bring up the below screen. As we wanted to deposit via debit card, all we had to do was confirm our deposit amount before listing the card\u2019s number, security code, and expiry date.<\/p>\n\n
\n We clicked \u2018Submit & Finish\u2019 to move on.<\/p>\n\n
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\n And that was that. Our deposit receipt is shown below, with \u00a310.00 showing up in our account.<\/p>\n\n
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\n To withdraw funds from our Pools account, we once again had to click the green \u2018DEPOSIT\u2019 icon.<\/p>\n\n
\n Unsurprisingly, the depositing page will appear below, but you should see a \u2018WITHDRAW\u2019 tab on the black horizontal slider. That\u2019s how you begin the withdrawal process.<\/p>\n\n
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\n Once the \u2018WITHDRAW\u2019 page is brought up, all we had to do was confirm how much we wished to take out of our account and click the blue \u2018WITHDRAWAL\u2019 button.<\/p>\n\n
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\n Our withdrawal was immediately processed, and the funds arrived in our account within the following few days.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\u00a310 Weekly ACCA Free Bet<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n The Pools\u2019 welcome offers offer new customers a \u00a310 weekly ACCA free bet<\/strong><\/a>. Minimum odds and selections apply per offer. The free bet will arrive in your account following the settlement of your qualifying bet. A maximum of one free bet per customer per week is available from this promotion. Full T&Cs apply per offer.<\/p>\n\n
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\n With its welcome offer, The Pools has found a way to cater to both new and returning customers alike. I particularly like the fact that the free bet can be claimed every week. You won't have to overly commit to the operator, too, so kudos to The Pools for that.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n The Pools boasts several exciting sportsbook promotions<\/a><\/strong> to intrigue their customers. Horse racing fans, in particular, have plenty to enjoy in this regard.<\/p>\n\n
\n For example, the bookie\u2019s \u2018BIG Racing Promotion\u2019<\/strong> hands out free bets if a certain condition is met on a selected race \u2013 e.g. if the favourite wins.<\/p>\n\n
\n Other horse racing promos include Extra Places<\/strong>, which is commonplace across new UK bookmakers<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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\n Moreover, The Pools \u2018ACCA Boost<\/strong>\u2019 gifts up to 50% boosts<\/strong> on accumulators. To qualify for this promotion, punters must stake at least \u00a310 on a five-plus fold acca. In the case of a winning five-fold, punters will receive a 5% boost, while the boost is a monster 50% for a successful 12-fold.<\/p>\n\n
\n The bookie\u2019s \u2018Question of the Day\u2019<\/strong> offer is a simple initiative that rewards customers with small prizes for answering a particular question correctly. On the day of writing, customers will receive a \u00a31 free bet if they correctly answer how many goals would be scored in the EFL League One fixture between Bolton Wanderers and Burton Albion.<\/p>\n\n
\n Finally, for those old-school punters who still enjoy dabbling in the pools, the bookie\u2019s \u2018Pools Plus\u2019<\/strong> promo gifts \u00a35 bonuses following a \u00a330 stake on any pools game.<\/p>\n\n
\n The Pools VIP\/Loyalty Programme\n <\/h3>\n \n\n\n $\"The$ \n <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n The Pools run a loyalty programme<\/strong><\/a> called \u2018Loyalty Club\u2019.<\/strong> Here, customers are entitled to a \u00a35 free bet every time they place ten bets (at odds greater than or equal to evens) of \u00a35 or more on any event.<\/p>\n\n
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\n 28 sports<\/strong> make up The Pools\u2019 sportsbook. An array of markets and sub-markets can be accessed within each sport, with the bookmaker covering events from across the globe. For example, 174 markets<\/strong> are available to bet on for the upcoming Premier League bout between Crystal Palace and Tottenham.<\/p>\n\n
\n There\u2019s plenty for football fans to take advantage of. However, their impressive coverage would be undermined if their odds were sub-par.<\/p>\n\n
\n Thus, we measured the quality of The Pools\u2019 margins using the odds overround calculation<\/strong><\/a>. This is a percentage figure which is obtained when all the probabilities of an outcome of a bet are added together. Logically, this figure should add up to 100%, however, this does not take into consideration the profit made by the bookie. For this reason, it is commonly accepted that an odds overround of less than 110% indicates good odds.<\/p>\n\n
\n To carry out our little experiment, we picked three random football matches from the English Premier League<\/strong><\/a>, Italian Serie A<\/strong><\/a>, and EFL League One<\/strong><\/a>. The results came to 105.34%, 106.45%, and 105.15% respectively, indicating that The Pools\u2019 odds are both consistent and competitive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n You can display odds as decimals or fractions. The minimum stake<\/strong><\/a> is set at 1p while the maximum is currently unknown.<\/p>\n\n
\n Pools betting is naturally also available with this bookmaker, under the promotion Pools Plus. The Pools offers several different pools for players, where they can stake \u00a330 on games during the week and receive a \u00a35 Pools bonus the following Monday. The games currently accepted are the following:<\/p>\n\n
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\n Placing a Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n After funding our account, we wanted to place a bet on the 2022 World Cup. So, we checked out the tournament specials offered by the bookmaker.<\/p>\n\n
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\n There were several price boosts available to us, but we opted to place a bet on Harry Kane to have one or more shots on target in any one of England\u2019s group stage games. The maximum stake on this bet was \u00a35.<\/p>\n\n
\n Above, that bet has been placed in our betslip on the right-hand side of the homepage. To place the bet, we confirmed our stake in the white box before clicking \u2018BET NOW\u2019.<\/p>\n\n
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\n Our betslip receipt is shown above. The bet was processed immediately.<\/p>\n\n
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\n As you can see on the long list above, The Pools\u2019 esports coverage<\/strong> is very impressive. Counter-Strike, Dota 2, League of Legends, Rainbow 6, StarCraft<\/strong> and VALORANT<\/strong> events were covered on the day of writing. It\u2019s a comprehensive offering, that\u2019s for sure.<\/p>\n\n
\n To take advantage of this bookie\u2019s esports offering, be sure to check out our esports betting tips<\/strong><\/a> to enhance your chance of success in this sphere.<\/p>\n\n
\n The Pools – Other Specials\n <\/h3>\n \n\n\n On the other hand, The Pools\u2019 specials offering is pretty basic. Novelty bettors can bet on the victors of both the BBC Sports Personality of the Year<\/a><\/strong> and Strictly Come Dancing – but that\u2019s all.<\/p>\n\n
\n Their political coverage<\/strong> is limited to just UK and US politics. However, there are various markets to enjoy here. For example, you can bet on the next Republican candidate for the 2024 US election.<\/p>\n\n
\n Cash Out & Bet Builder\n <\/h3>\n \n\n\n You can take full control of your bets with The Pools\u2019 Cash Out<\/strong><\/a> feature. The bookmaker also boasts a bet builder in the form of \u2018Create a Bet<\/strong>\u2019.<\/p>\n\n
\n This feature allows customers to create their own custom bets by selecting from various football markets, including match result, total goals, corners and double chance.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n At the time of writing, The Pools offers a broad range of live events across several sports. The in-play experience is fairly impressive with this bookmaker. For football events, an interactive match tracker<\/strong> is provided, as are statistics<\/strong>, head-to-head records, squad lists and tables.<\/p>\n\n
\n Unfortunately, The Pools doesn\u2019t offer a livestreaming service<\/strong> of any kind for its users.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n The Pools is licensed and regulated in the UK by the UK Gambling Commission<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
\n The bookie\u2019s responsible gambling<\/strong> section can be a little tricky to find, but once accessed, customers will find external links that provide further support for problem gambling<\/strong><\/a>, tips to prevent gambling addiction, and a brief explanation of the dangers of underage gambling.<\/p>\n\n
\n To mitigate against potential addiction, the bookmaker has several account limits that its users can deploy. These include Deposit Limits, Reality Checks, Time Outs,<\/strong> and Self-Exclusions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n For those who are interested in knowing what the bookie is doing with your personal data, a comprehensive Privacy & Cookie Policy<\/strong> is available to view on the site.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n Customers are able to access The Pools\u2019 FAQ section<\/strong> once they\u2019ve accessed the \u2018Contact Us\u2019<\/strong> link that can be found in various places on the website. The bookie\u2019s FAQs are separated into different topics of enquiry to ensure customers can find exactly what they want to be solved more easily.<\/p>\n\n
\n These topics are account, verifications, payments, responsible gambling, casino, sportsbook, general,<\/strong> and promotions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n However, should you find that your query hasn\u2019t been resolved via the FAQs, you can contact The Pools\u2019 support team. Unfortunately, they don\u2019t operate 24\/7<\/strong> and instead function between 08:30 and 22:00<\/strong> (Monday to Saturday) and between 12:00 and 22:00<\/strong> (Sunday). You can contact the bookie via email (support@thepools.com<\/strong><\/a>) or use their Live Chat service.<\/p>\n\n
\n So, to test the efficiency of the bookie\u2019s Live Chat function<\/strong>, we started a session by clicking on the icon found on the right-hand side of the Contact Us page. For security reasons, we had to confirm our name, email, and date of birth before we began.<\/p>\n\n
\n However, this took no time at all, and we were quickly connected to an agent.<\/p>\n\n
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\n After greeting us, we asked whether the bookie accepted any other payment methods other than debit cards. In no time at all, they confirmed they didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n
\n While it was hard for them to make a favourable impression considering how brief our session was \u2013 which in itself is a good thing \u2013 the bookie\u2019s support team didn\u2019t go the extra mile in terms of politeness. Maybe that\u2019s being pedantic, but we\u2019ve seen some give us an incredibly warm welcome when using their Live Chat function.<\/p>\n\n
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\n The design of The Pools\u2019 website certainly leaves plenty to be desired, but it\u2019s sufficient. Importantly, the structure is coherent and thus, a user-friendly experience is facilitated. In short, it\u2019s sub-par aesthetically but great ergonomically.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n \u2018Quick Links\u2019 and an A-Z list of the bookie\u2019s sportsbook can be found down the left-hand side of the homepage, while the centre is consumed by an advertisements slider. Underneath the slider, a long list of events manifests. However, these are well-separated, so everything is easy to access.<\/p>\n\n
\n A ubiquitous bet slip is located on the right-hand side, aiding the betting process, and customers can access \u2018Favourite Bets\u2019 underneath. These are the most popular bets placed by customers on upcoming events.<\/p>\n\n
\n The bottom of the homepage is where you\u2019ll find all the important information links<\/strong>. These include Contact Us, Responsible Gambling and FAQs.<\/p>\n\n
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\n While the site functions well, we would love to see this bookmaker update their website aesthetically. We're not a fan of the design. However, everything is easy to access, and for punters who are merely looking to quickly place a bet, the site certainly facilitates a user-friendly experience.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n The Pools\u2019 mobile app<\/strong><\/a> is accessible for both Apple and Android users as it\u2019s available to download via the App Store and Google Play.<\/p>\n\n
\n Customers can enjoy the vast majority of the bookmaker\u2019s features on the app and access their exclusive promotions. In-play betting is accessible, while the coherent structure \u2013 similar to the website \u2013 once again facilitates a user-friendly experience. It\u2019s pretty easy to bet on the move, despite the odd technical fault.<\/p>\n\n
\n Overall, while The Pools\u2019 mobile app isn\u2019t one of the most comprehensive we\u2019ve seen, it\u2019s certainly sufficient for on-the-move betting.<\/p>\n\n
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\n The Pools possess a niche that the vast majority of modern bookmakers don\u2019t boast, and that can help them attract a different type of punter. Those that bet with The Pools enjoy the various pools games offered by the bookie, but many find that their \u201cnormal\u201d betting coverage is up to scratch, too. The casino has garnered positive reviews, but some have complained about some technical difficulties in regard to depositing and withdrawing.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n The Pools give new casino players the chance to claim 100 free spins on Big Catch Bass Fishing as a casino welcome offer. To get a chance to play on this fantastic slot, players must deposit and stake \u00a310 on casino slots. Full T&Cs apply.*<\/p>\n\n
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\n *18+, UK residents only. Players must sign-up to thepools.com and make a first deposit of \u00a310+ and Stake \u00a310+ on casino slots. Deposit and Stake must be completed within 7 days of opening your account to qualify. On qualification of the promotion, you will receive Free Spins on \u2018Big Catch Bass Fishing.\u2019 The value of each Spin awarded as part of this promotion is \u00a30.10 per spin. Qualifying players will have the Free Spins credited to their account by 17:00 UK the follow day.<\/em> Free Spins will expire 5 days after being awarded. Available only once to each new customer. Full T&Cs apply. Bet Responsibly. GambleAware.org<\/a><\/strong> #ad<\/em><\/p>\n\n
\n The bookie also offers plenty of other casino promotions such as daily drops, Free Spins Wednesday, and Megaways\u2122 Weekend. New offers manifest daily, meaning a sense of excitement and intrigue is retained among users.<\/p>\n\n
\n Punters can also enjoy a comprehensive virtual sports<\/strong><\/a> offering in which football, horse racing, jump racing, motor racing, greyhounds, and table tennis events are supplied.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n The Pools certainly has bright aspects, but there is room to be improved upon if it\u2019s to be considered a premier bookmaker. The website\u2019s design could be slicker, while the one accepted payment option \u2013 even if it is debit card \u2013 could be an issue for some. They need to diversify in this regard.<\/p>\n\n
\n The bookie\u2019s offered promotions are good, and there\u2019s certainly enough to intrigue customers, but this is another area where they should be looking to improve. More variety and originality wouldn\u2019t go amiss.<\/p>\n\n
\n Nevertheless, as mentioned, there are bright spots. The Pools boast superb football odds<\/strong> and a comprehensive sportsbook. In addition, esports lovers and those who enjoy dabbling in the casino world are treated to a haven of options with this bookmaker<\/strong>. Old-school punters can also take advantage of the various pools<\/a><\/strong> offered by the bookie. To our surprise, this niche wasn\u2019t as prominent as we thought.<\/p>\n\n
\n Overall, though, there are aspects which bettors can enjoy, and while this may not be everyone\u2019s cup of tea, a no-fuss-or-fluff visual with great sports offering may just very well be what some are after. We are keeping our eye on this one.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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