In Malaysia and Singapore, GemBet is one of the leading and most trustworthy betting sites to emerge over recent months.

It may be new on the scene, but it’s been quick to solidify its reputation in Malaysian and Singaporean betting scape - in no small part thanks to Croatian football icon Luka Modric, who is working as GemBet’s official ambassador for Asia.

There are thousands of live markets available, with more than 50 sports featured on the homepage.

In our full sports betting site review below, we analyse the full picture.

Live sports at GemBet

As we’ve discussed, there are plenty of live games at GemBet - including some of the more popular events below:

• Football
• Tennis
• Cricket
• Table Tennis
• Volleyball
• American Football
• Basketball
• Baseball

Yes!

Every online betting site comes with an online casino. It diversifies the betting options for the player and offers a different avenue for non-sporting enthusiasts.

The headline element of GemBet casino is its generous offer.

Singaporean players can qualify for a 250% welcome bonus available for use on casino, live casino, or sport up to 1,000 SGD. It is spread across their first three deposits, with a 100% bonus up to 400 SGD attributed to the first deposit, a 50% bonus up to 300 SGD for the second deposit, and a 100% bonus up to 300 SGD for the third deposit.

Malaysian players also qualify for the same offer - they need to make a minimum deposit of MYR 50 for each of the three deposits and claim up to MYR 1,200, MYR 900, and MYR 900 respectively.

Like all welcome offers, it comes attached with wagering requirements. Be sure to check the full terms and conditions before claiming to avoid any disappointment.

What else is there to explore with the GemBet sportsbook?

Blackjack options

One of the oldest table games in history has had an online makeover, and players can enjoy more than 30 blackjack tables at GemBet.

Double down, split, stick, and hit your way to big wins on tables including Power Blackjack, Infinite Blackjack, and Free Bet Blackjack.

Minimum bet amounts begin at €1 (or currency equivalent), while the maximum is up to €5,000. Some VIP tables may extend the amount a player can wager on one hand - high rollers should reach out to customer service to see if it is an option.

Roulette tables

Try your luck on another live casino classic - Live Roulette - and bet on your favourite numbers, colours, or sections for a volatile return.

Straight-up number bets can reward bettors with up to 35 to 1, though modern online iterations include multipliers worth up to 1,000x the stake.

Bets begin from €0.10 and can stretch up to €5,000 per spin, depending on the table.

At GemBet, players can enjoy Lightning Roulette, Speed Roulette, and many more popular tables from a roster of more than 30.

Baccarat hands

Back the player, the dealer, or the tie in a simple game where whoever is closest to the number nine, wins.

There are more than 20 baccarat options at GemBet, with bets beginning at €1 and maxing out at €2,000 per hand.

Play slots

Thanks to its relationship with some of the world’s most celebrated iGaming developers, including Pragmatic Play and Hacksaw Gaming, GemBet boasts more than 1,000 games on its roster.

Start spinning on your favourites from as little as €0.10 to €100 per spin. Always practice extreme caution when betting on slots - money can disappear quickly in this game format.

We’ve touched on the casino, now it’s time to examine the GemBet sportsbook, starting with its promotional material.

250% Welcome Bonus

As we mentioned above, the player has the option to choose which platform they would like the bonus - casino, sports, or live casino. The qualifying deposit and bonus amounts remain consistent.

Here’s how it works:

• Sign up to GemBet and select the platform on which you want the welcome offer.
• Place a minimum deposit (SGD 30 or MYR 50).
• The first deposit qualifies for a bonus worth up to SGD 400 for Singaporean players and up to 1,200 MYR for Malaysian players.
• The second and third deposit offers qualify for bonuses worth up to SGD 300 and MYR 900.

For sports, the bonus turnover requirements are 15x, and qualifying bets must be made at odds of 1.50 or more.

GemBet predictor: guess, win, and repeat

Every week, bettors will have the opportunity to play for free and win jackpot amounts if they nail their guesses.

Here’s how it works:

• Predict scores from six selected matches every week for free.
• If the player gets every prediction right, they win the Grand Predictor Prize.
• Even if they don’t nail their predictions, they compete with other predictors in a weekly table for a chance to win real cash prizes.

New customer free bet

All fresh faces at GemBet qualify for a Free Bet worth SGD 10 or MYR 20.

Here’s how they do it:

• The player must go to the Bonus page.
• They then click the 'Claim' button.
• A form will pop up.
• They must enter their phone number and date of birth.
• Finally, they should click the 'Claim' button again to get the bonus.

Highest odds competition

Every week, the most successful bettor will be crowned the Highest Odds champion and win a sports bonus.

Please note, this offer is only available to players from Singapore.

• For the highest odds win on a multiple bet, the player wins SGD 1,000 with a 1x turnover.
• For the highest odds win on a single bet, the player wins SGD 500 with a 1x turnover

We always compare our betting sites to rivals for how they rank in terms of odds and margin. The better the odds and the more generous the margin, the more likely we are to recommend it to our readers.

We found, in both aspects, GemBet compared favorably to rival sites. The odds were generally pretty generous, while the margin was consistently in the 5-6% bracket.

There is no GemBet mobile app, but the sportsbook doesn’t need one - its mobile website has all the bells and whistles required to ensure the site works seamlessly, wherever the bettor is on the move.

That means a dynamic search function that can find a sports event with just a few taps of the phone keyboard. That means a clever interface that prioritises the biggest events.

The mobile betting platform is fast and is an excellent accompaniment for players watching live sports - be it at home or at the stadium.

• Android app: No
• iOS app: No

One black mark against GemBet is the lack of live streaming available on the site.

Our extensive research revealed no opportunity to follow the action as it unfolds, which means bettors without a way to watch the action will have to rely on the in-play graphics highlighted within an individual event.

The cash out functionality is available, providing players the opportunity to take an early profit or cut their losses at any given point during the event depending on the circumstances of the game.

The My Bets tab on the left-hand tool bar provides bettors with a one-click option to see their open wagers, improving the user journey. Bettors can also use the heart button, situated next to each event, to ensure any events involving these teams in the future are highlighted to them in the future.

There are more than 50 sports available to customers, with thousands of markets available throughout the sportsbook.

That means players can use the vast array of betting opportunities to place inventive and unique combinations, which can increase value. Indeed, there are so many markets, there is a “Search By Market” tool within each event, so players can help narrow down their favourite options.

Whether it is eSports or football, table tennis or regular tennis, GemBet provides a sports betting roster that can rival the biggest hitters in the industry.

The most popular GemBet betting events

Highly!

We don’t like recommending betting sites that don’t have a licensing authority.

That’s why we’re delighted with the licensing conditions of GemBet, which is regulated by the Curacao government. It is rated by most iGaming professionals as one of the leading authorities on providing safe and secure platforms.

Players can expect a safe and fair betting experience at any online sportsbook that is overseen by the Curacao government.

For more in-depth details around the licence, read below.

Deposits

The deposit methods vary per territory.

For players in Malaysia, the options are as follows: TruePay, DuitNow, Touch’n Go, SurePay, and Voucher. The minimum deposit is MYR 30 and the maximum deposit is MYR 50,000.

For players in Singapore, the options are as follows: DBS, UOB, OCBC, Maybank, bank transfer, eZeeWallet, Skrill and Neteller E-wallets. The Singapore site also accepts Cryptocurrency.

The minimum deposit is SGD 30 and the maximum deposit is SGD 30,000.

Withdrawals

Players can withdraw via the same method they deposit.

The minimum withdrawal is SGD/MYR 30 and the maximum amount depends on the amount but can be up to SGD/MYR 9999.

Withdrawals can take between one hour and three days to be processed, depending on the method. Some cryptocurrencies will charge processing fees - it’s worth checking with the wallet to find out how much.

The sheer amount of information involved in placing bets and understanding odds can be overwhelming for some bettors - whether they’re old hands or newcomers. That's why it’s crucial for any betting site to have an effective support structure in place to assist customers with any queries they may have.

Many betting sites in this region offer convenient instant chat features that are available 24/7, making it easy for customers to get immediate help whenever they need it.

GemBet is one such site that provides a dedicated, human-led customer support service. First, players must contact a bot explaining their issue. Once they have explained their issue, they will be put through to a well-trained and friendly agent that can solve issues within minutes.

Players can also reach out via email at [email protected] or by filling out an online form detailing the issue.

It just takes a few moments for bettors to register an account at GemBet.

Here’s how they do it:

1. Sign up by clicking the button in the top right hand corner of the homepage.
2. Fill out the form with relevant details.
3. Before players can deposit, they must enter their name and phone number.
4. Once those steps are complete, the player is good to go and fully verified.

As we have mentioned previously in this review, GemBet provides thousands of betting markets on the biggest events.

The most popular include:

Over/under (Totals)

A betting market where the total number of points/goals scored in a game is predicted to be over or under a set line. For example, in a game in which Manchester United take on Arsenal in the Premier League, the player can predict whether there will be under or over 2.5 goals.

Asian handicap

A type of spread betting that eliminates the possibility of a draw by giving one team an advantage and the other a handicap. This is especially useful in a game where there is a heavy favourite to win. For example, if Manchester City play Ipswich Town in the Premier League, they may start with a -2.0 Asian Handicap. That means they have to win by three clear goals for this bet to come in.

Accumulator betting

Also known as parlay bets, this involves combining multiple single bets into one selection for higher odds and potential bigger payouts.

Point spread

A type of handicap betting where the underdog is given points and the favourite is deducted points to level out the playing field. This is prevalent in American sports such as basketball and American Football, where there are plenty of points at play. For example, Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs take on the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. Bettors can place a bet on the Chiefs -7.5 points, which means they must win by eight points or more.

Money line bets

A simple bet on which team/player will win the game/match without any handicap or point spread involved.

Prop bets

Short for proposition bets, these are wagers on specific events or outcomes within a game rather than the overall result. They can range from who will score first to how many times a player will get fouled.

Examples of this bet include Harry Kane as first goalscorer in a football match or Travis Kelce to score more than 1.5 touchdowns.

According to the footer at the bottom of the webpage, GemBet is operated by Rockman Enterprises Limited, a subsidiary of Grand Complications N.V., by the laws of Cyprus, registered in Cyprus with registered address 20 Stasikratous, Cramvis Building, Office 203, Nicosia 1065, Cyprus, and registration number HE 381928.

The website is owned by Grand Complications N.V., a company registered and established under the laws of Curacao, with registration number 164198 and registered address at Zuikertuintjeweg Z/N, (Zuikertuin Tower) Willemstad, Curacao. Grand Complications N.V. is licensed by the Government of Curacao, license no. 365/JAZ, sublicense GLH-OCCHKTW0705082018.

It’s easy - players can place bets by following these steps:

1. Find the market on the sports betting homepage.
2. Find the selection.
3. Add it to the betslip.
4. Select your stake.
5. Press “Place Bet” and wait to see if it comes in.

Again, upon testing, the sign-up process was fast and easy.

Here’s how we did it:

1. Click "sign up" button

   Available in the top right hand corner of the page.
   

2. Fill in all required fields with relevant info

   That will include personal details, such as your email and full name.

3. Verify your account

   Just enter your mobile number when prompted.

4. Well done

   You are in the game!

Yes - in Malaysia and Singapore, GemBet has built up a sterling reputation as one of the region’s leading betting sites.

The appointment of superstar footballer Luka Modric as its official ambassador has helped GemBet garner the trust of customers, but it’s the regulatory conditions under the Curacao licence that allows us to confidently recommend this site to all bettors.

Slick, quick, and innovative, with some great promotions and a helpful customer service team, GemBet ticks all the boxes a player requires.

Fast withdrawals - often completed within 1-3 days - only contributes to a reputation that is going from strength to strength.