theScore Bet Ontario Review

Most sports fans in Canada (especially those in Ontario) have heard of theScore. Starting in 1994, they ran a sports channel by that name (it became Sportsnet 360 after their acquisition by Rogers Media).

But during their run as an independent sports channel, they carved a niche for themselves by focusing on undercovered sports in Canada (like basketball). They also launched the career of Cabral Richards, better known as Cabbie.

But in recent years, they’ve branched out their holdings to include sports betting. In 2019, they launched their first sportsbook in New Jersey. So today, you can wager on theScore Bet in New Jersey, Colorado, Iowa, and Indiana.

But with the creation of a legal sports betting market in Ontario, theScore Bet has come home. From April 4th, 2022, players in this province can wager on this site. But what can you expect from this solid Canadian brand? In this review, we’ll take a look at everything theScore Bet has to offer bettors in Ontario.

theScore Bet Sportsbook Review

The first thing you’ll notice when you visit theScore Bet is that it looks a lot like theScore’s app. And that’s not a coincidence – the sportsbook was designed to be an extension of theScore’s popular mobile app.

So, if you’re already familiar with their app, you’ll have no trouble navigating theScore’s sportsbook, as everything is laid out in a clean and easy-to-understand way.

That’s not a lazy claim – if you’re new to theScore Bet, you’ll find it easy to get around. For example, the top menu has all major sports categories (like football, basketball, hockey, etc.). But if you’re looking for something else, you can easily tap on “Sports” and scroll until you find specific markets.

theScore Bet Ontario Betting App

With the official launch of legal sports betting in Ontario, theScore Bet’s app is currently available for both Android and iOS devices. Here’s what we like/dislike about it.

Pros & Cons of the App

Wide range of pre-game and in-play betting with sharp odds

Sportsbook is integrated with theScore Bet's casino platform, offering a fun and easy way to kill time while you wait for your wagers to settle

Bet Mode offers real-time intelligence that makes wagering decisions easier

theScore Bet does not offer desktop functionality

Selection of prop bets leaves much to be desired

Overall, we like what theScore Bet is bringing to the Ontario sports betting market. Their app is a dream to navigate, and their Bet Mode feature is a novel feature that will help sports bettors put their best foot forward.

However, it isn’t all roses for theScore. While more bettors than ever are on mobile, their decision to go full mobile leaves desktop users behind – not cool. Also, their prop bet offerings lag behind competitors like Unibet Sportsbook, DraftKings Ontario, and Coolbet Ontario Sportsbook.

How to Download

The process for downloading the theScore Bet app is quick and straightforward. Follow these steps to get started:

1. Register an account on theScore Bet.
2. Those with an iOS device can download the theScore Bet app from the App Store.
3. Meanwhile, those with an Android device will need to download their app from theScore Bet Ontario website, as the Play Store does not allow gaming apps on their platform.
4. Log onto theScore.Bet app, make a deposit, and begin wagering on your favourite markets!

Once you’ve downloaded theScore Bet’s app, you won’t just be able to bet on sports – you’ll have access to up-to-the-minute insights via “Bet Mode.” Also, with an integrated online casino, you can pass the time in a fun manner whenever your friends aren’t around to entertain you.

Sports Markets Offered by theScore Bet Ontario

Given their roots as a sports broadcaster, you would expect theScore.Bet to offer a variety of sports markets. And they do – as expected, the major team sports – basketball, baseball, football, and hockey – are all well represented on the site.

The same holds true for popular individual sports like MMA, golf, and tennis. However, if you’re looking for odds on more obscure markets like floorball, then theScore Bet might not be the right app for you.

theScore Bet Sportsbook Odds

All outstanding online sportsbooks offer competitive (if not superior) odds. And in this respect, theScore Bet does not disappoint.

theScore Bet offers odds on major markets (NBA, NHL, NFL, and MLB) that track with their rivals. So, if you primarily wager on these games, you won’t be missing out by going with this app.

Now, the vast majority of theScore Bet’s lines are denominated in “Vegas Odds.” These are the default odds used by most online sportsbooks, and it’s a format many Canadians are familiar with.

But if you’re not familiar with Vegas Odds, don’t worry – they’re not as complicated as they sound.

For example, let’s say the Ottawa Senators have odds of +200 to win their next game. That means for every $100 that you bet on them, you would get $200 back.

Betting Options / Bet Types

Now that we’ve talked about the sports markets and odds offered by theScore Bet, let’s dive into their betting options. This site provides all the usual options, like moneyline, spreads, and over/unders.

But what if you’re new to all this? Let’s talk a bit about the most fundamental wager types. The most common type of bet is the moneyline bet. With this wager, you simply pick who you think will win the game.

For example, let’s say you want to bet on an NHL game between the Ottawa Senators (+200) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (-250). If you were to bet $100 on the Senators and they won, you would collect $200 back (your original bet of $100 plus $100 in profit).

Next, let’s talk about spread bets. With this type of bet, you’re betting on how much better or worse one team will do than what’s expected. For example, let’s say the Senators are playing the Maple Leafs, and the spread is Senators +1.5, Maple Leafs -1.5.

This means that the oddsmakers think the Senators will lose by two goals or more, while the Maple Leafs will win by two or more. So if you wager on the Senators and they lose by one goal, or if they win the game outright, you would win your bet.

Lastly, let’s discuss the over/under. With this type of bet, you’re betting on whether the two teams will score more or less than a certain number of goals. For example, let’s assume the over/under at the Leafs/Senators game is 6.5. If you bet “over” and the two teams combined to score seven or more goals, you would win your wager.

Below, we’ve listed all the betting options that theScore Bet offers:

• Moneyline
• Parlays
• Spread Bets
• Prop Bets
• Over/Unders
• Futures
• In-Play (Live) Betting

Banking Options

If you live in Ontario, theScore Bet offers various deposit and withdrawals options such as:

• Credit/Debit Cards (Visa/MasterCard)
• Bank Transfer
• Interac E-Transfer
• Trustly

Card and bank transactions will work best for most, as it only takes a minute or two to enter your details. And when you hit “submit,” funds will be available immediately for wagering.

But there’s a slight problem with these methods – they are too transparent for some. That is, sports betting transactions will appear in your bank statements (as theScore Bet).

Fortunately, e-wallets like Trustly offer a way around this. With Trustly, you can link your bank account to their platform and make deposits/withdrawals this way. Then, when you make a transaction, it will only show as Trustly in your statements – not theScore Bet.

Customer Service

With more than three years under their belt, theScore Bet has developed great customer service assets, starting with their FAQ. Accessed by scrolling down to the bottom of their website and clicking on “FAQ”, it contains a handful of common queries they receive from players.

But if you can’t find the answers you’re looking for, there are two channels available to you – phone and email. To speak with a customer service agent over the phone, simply call 1 (855) 550-1238.

But if speaking to another human isn’t your thing, you can also email [email protected] Sadly, theScore Bet does not offer a “Live Chat” option. This resource is something that many online sportsbooks in Ontario have, and it is incredibly efficient at solving problems quickly.

Here’s hoping that theScore Bet adds this option soon.

Conclusion

In our opinion, theScore Bet has what it takes to become a top-notch sportsbook in Ontario. In particular, their “Bet Mode” function grants players the ability to make wagers from live box scores in theScore’s main app and offers real-time intelligence. That’s an innovation that’ll give any operator an advantage in any market.

However, not all is well. In theScore Bet’s customer service department, their FAQ is rather sparse, and they don’t have live chat. Come on guys, it’s 2022!

Overall though, we feel that theScore Bet is a site that many sports bettors in Ontario will love. Like another local brand, NorthStar Bets, this Canadian powerhouse enters the Ontario gambling market with a strong home-field advantage.