About Parimatch
So, why the name Parimatch? Well, in a bunch of countries “Pari” means equal or even. Chances are some of you would have heard of Parimatch… but a great deal of you wouldn’t have.
This well established casino and sports betting site tends to fly under the radar but is slowly becoming a major player in the UK. Founded in 1994 in Ukraine, their website was launched in 2000 being one of the first in that region of the world. In 2021, Parimatch was the first to buy a license in Ukraine when new law regulations there were approved. Then, they expanded operations further penetrating the Indian market. In 2022 due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, all operations in Russia (for obvious reasons) and in their homeland were suspended.
Parimatch was launched in the UK in 2020 and this arm of their business has been completely unaffected by stated events as BV Gaming Limited (BetVictor and Heart Bingo) runs and operates their platform for them, with the platform name the only thing really in common with their business in Eastern Europe.
Parimatch delivers an outstanding sportsbook alongside an exceptional casino which includes a wide range of games with around 2000+ titles to choose from. Games providers include Pragmatic Play, Playtech and Evolution to mention a few. They also deliver a good variety of ongoing promotions for their customers, have a portal dedicated to responsible gambling and provide one of the best betting in-play areas currently available. So let’s take a closer inspection.
Design & User Experience
The platform is of black design with gold and numerous white headers breaking it up a bit. The Parimatch logo is rather basic but fulfils its purpose. The landing page is an information overload and very busy at first glance, as you are instantly bombarded with in-play markets, horse racing odds for up and coming races and football. This can be a little overpowering if you are a casino player with no interest in sports.
However, pretty much everything this site has to offer is available from the homepage on desktop, with things broken down a little more via mobile. The three white line menu alongside added links at the bottom by and large leads you where you are looking to go. Predominantly, the site is pretty much a reflection of each other be it on whichever user platform you decide to utilize.
Once you get your head around the layout, navigating your way around is very simple. From a sports perspective, a sliding bar runs across the middle linking you to popular sports with an A-Z of sports for more niche events. The same can be said from the casino aspect, with a sliding bar again guiding you to the various slots and games categories available.
A great design feature here is that on the surface, the platform feels rather narrow. However, Parimatch utilizes the sliding bar navigation to full effect on most categories of games which in turn makes game tiles clearer and bigger. There is also the added ability to save your favourites by highlighting the heart in the game tile.
Access to all things account related can be found through the icon shaped like a person. Site promotions are available through the offers link (and there are plenty), and there is a useful safer gambling portal where you can customise your play to your budget.
Sportsbook
Being part of the BV Gaming family, it’s not too surprising that Parimatch delivers an excellent sportsbook. As you would expect, a majority of sports are covered including all UK and Irish horse racing.
Where Parimatch stands out a little is firstly, they have a top notch betting in-play area. It is neatly delivered with a wide range of markets available on an extensive variety of sports.
Where it goes the extra mile is they offer in-play boosts, tailor made in-play bet builders that are not just for football and the ability to change markets of all current in-play fixtures with one tap or click.
Alongside this is a well stocked E-sports and virtual sports section. Some great features here include price boosts on most sports. In fact every sport genre has some kind of boost as well as boosted ACCAs on football.
There is also the facility to get paid on football bets if your team goes 2 up at any time during the game and lucky dips on an assortment of events at all different price ranges, if you fancy a flutter but are not 100% sure of which markets to choose from this can be a fun way to get involved. With various sports, there are wheels within the offers area where you can win a number of free bets daily. There is also the sports squad promotion which runs like a weekly loyalty scheme.
Lastly, there is an informative blog with some great write ups for upcoming sporting events and this area also contains some enlightening casino articles.
Slots & Games Available
With an excellent sportsbook, you won’t be disappointed with the casino element here as it’s extremely well delivered too. With a packed games library of 2000+ titles from some top providers, Parimatch is jammed packed with some of the most popular titles around.
There are numerous categories (too many to name) to choose from which include featured, popular and hot picks. It is really obvious the new section is bang up to date with titles like Alien Invaders and Big Fishin Bounty.
Stand out categories include an exclusive area where you can play select games first before other platforms. The classics section is home to Starburst, Gonzo’s Quest and Rainbow Riches. There’s a book shop category (games with book in their name) and the best of 2024 section is loaded with Big Bass titles.
An excellent feature here is how you can search for games, by clicking or tapping on the four squares (categories) you can search for games by features, themes and providers. What makes this feature superb is that you can mix and match your selections by as many or as little as you want. Very impressive!
Progressive Jackpot players can also rejoice as there are three categories of these games at your disposal. The Jackpot area is home to Mega Jackpots, Dream Drop and Rapid Fire Jackpot titles, with Red Tiger Daily Jackpots and Jackpot King titles both within their own categories.
Live casino games are again well organised with Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat (in the Macau area) and Poker variants delivered generally by Pragmatic Play, Evolution and Playtech. Other noteworthy areas involve a Playboy series of live games (basically dealers with bunny ears) and games streamed from Las Vegas strip hotels. There are a whole host of Studio Game Shows too with Crazy Time, Stockmarket and Vegas Ball Bonanza at hand to name a few. Other games include a wide choice of video table games, a slingo section with 40+ titles, an instant win area with Scratchcards and Luckytap games and Crash, Keno and Plinko games available via the search function.
Bonus & Promotions
Parimatch has a great value welcome package. If you deposit and wager £5 in the casino (please read the t&cs) you will receive a £20 slots bonus on Book of Dead plus 10 bonus spins. The slots bonus comes with 40x wagering requirements with whatever you win on the 10 bonus spins yours to keep. You can receive this by clicking or tapping on the link above.
Ongoing promotions at the time of writing include Slots Squad where you are rewarded with free spins for your slot play, Pragmatic Play Drops and Wins and Leader board Tournaments.
Payment Methods & Security
The sign up process is uncomplicated, taking just a few minutes. There are also options to set deposit limits and reality checks before you play. Additionally you get to choose how you receive messages from Parimatch. They will try to verify your account when you open it; however, you could be asked for further verification. This is normal.
Please be mindful that unfortunately there is only one way that you can deposit here and that is via a debit card.
Final Thoughts
Parimatch is definitely “equal” to some of the best casino and sports betting sites around. It is visually pleasing, also being a very well organised platform. It’s very easy to navigate around and its usability, especially on mobile, is extremely well delivered. With a well stocked games library, alongside some great site features, Parimatch provides a good all round gaming experience and it’s well worth exploring further.
