Sports Interaction Review

Sports Interaction has been in business since 1997 and was started in Canada. In fact, Sports Interaction was the first online gambling site licensed by the Kahnawakee Gaming Commission. Back in 1997, the native tribe decided to make a foray into the online gambling world by creating a hosting facility and regulatory board on their sovereign land, claiming it was not bound by the laws of the Canadian government. After writing the licensing laws, a huge influx of online operators flocked to the jurisdiction, but there can only be one to be first, and that distinction will always be held by this site.

There isn’t much information on the background of the ownership group, but suffice it to say that being in business for two decades and staying clear of any of the truly dangerous gaming markets puts this site in a different class than many in the North American market.

Canadians. That’s who. Seriously, there are no other players that are allowed to register a real money account at this site aside from those overly-friendly folks who live north of the United States. To take a position like this severely limits how much money a site can make, but it also eliminates all the regulatory risk essentially from the operation. There are no plans currently to expand the client base outside of Canada, but it could happen with any changes to the regulatory climate in the U.S.

Even though the play is limited to Canadians, that hasn’t stopped Sports Interaction from partnering with some of the top software suppliers out there. They have a bespoke sportsbook product, which isn’t too shocking considering that they have been in business longer than most software companies have. For their casino, the site is partnering with several suppliers including Playtech, and iSoftbet. This gives players an incredibly wide assortment of games to choose from as you will see in the detailed casino review.

The casino also uses Playtech for its poker offering and Live Dealer casino. Overall, I am very pleased with the selections Sports Interaction has made for their site.

As you are about to read in more detail, there really isn’t much in the way of sports that you won’t find a line on at Sports Interaction. It really was quite shocking to see all the leagues that you are able to place wagers on; they have taken the top prize for Canadians with regards to choice when it comes to sports betting.

Those of you who have played at a Playtech casino already know this, but their content is really second to none in the software space. The company made the decision early on to provide its licensees with the best-developed platform on the market; they did not disappoint. Between the licensing arrangements with entertainment powerhouses like DC Comics and the spectacular in-house graphics development, the end result is a wonderful player experience.

Now, given that they only service the Canadian market, I would have thought they would have been able to speed up the payment times. However, it still takes a bit longer to receive your payment. This may seem a bit picky on my part, but trust me, when you win a prize, you will want to have access to that cash as soon as possible.

Of all the countries to be restricted to, Canada is shocking. Only 35 million people are living in the country, so maybe if you really want to play at Sports Interaction you could just move there! Seriously though, as you will read, it is a total bummer that more people can’t play here.

One of the perks of being a casino licensee of Playtech is that they tend to throw in an installation of their poker software for little cost. The reason for this is that they need players to fill their iPoker network, especially since they don’t take U.S. players anymore. The bottom line with this network is that it is filled with average players, so if you think you have some game, you can take advantage of having one wallet to connect your sportsbook, casino and poker balances.

For a site with so many game options, it is surprising not to see some more promotions available to players. I suppose this can be chalked up to the site only catering to the Canadian market, but I would still like to see some more ongoing promotions. Here is a couple of offers I would like to highlight in more detail:

This bonus is a little different than others I have seen, as they are offering a match bonus based on the amount your friend deposits. Usually, a site will give you a flat rate no matter what the friend does. In this scenario, you can earn more money, and you are also motivated to convince your friends to make the max qualifying deposit of $100. That is a very smart way for the casino to get you to take on some of the marketing for them!

The remainder of the bonuses I see are reload bonuses. I hope to find more ongoing promotions across the platform as the football season gets underway as this offering is a little lacking.

While we discussed some of the issues with regards to timing for payouts, one thing that cannot be denied is that there are many options for Canadian players to make their deposits and withdrawal requests. Players can expect to be dinged with a small fee to process withdrawals; this is pretty standard practice in the industry.

I always love to see a Live Chat button available in the corner of a webpage. This gives me a degree of security knowing that at the very least if I have a problem then I am able to reach out to someone immediately (whether or not they can actually help is a different matter).

Aside from the Live Chat feature, you can also contact the Customer Service team at Sports Interaction via email, or by telephone should you wish. I will tell you that the site has a fantastic, detailed Help Center, and if you spend a few minutes in there you are likely going to find the answer to your query.

Well, seeing that I currently live in Canada, the answer to this question is a resounding yes. Despite the lack of ongoing promotions, I cannot deny the sheer excitement I get from being able to bet on obscure sports leagues from around the world. Add in a healthy dose of poker tournaments and some of the best casino software in the industry, and the overall experience is exactly what I am looking for. So, if you fancy living in Vancouver, Toronto or even Calgary, one additional benefit is that you will be able to play your heart out at Sports Interaction!