You might not have heard of Thunderpick, and to be honest before I started my Thunderpick review, neither had I. But I was pleasantly surprised by what I found, including generous 100% matched bonuses for both sports and casino.
I was particularly impressed by the range of markets for sports and eSports bettors, and you’ve got a fully stocked casino with some original titles too. There’s plenty here to like, and I’ll go through it all in this review. Then you’ll see for yourself why I rate Thunderpick so highly.
When I first landed on Thunderpick, it was hard to ignore the bonus, as it’s on the first banner you see, so I’ll start my Thunderpick review here. After all, who wouldn’t want to know about a 100% deposit match. It works slightly differently depending on whether you go for sports or casino, so I’ll look at each of them separately to give you the full picture.
But before I do that, I should mention registration, which is about as straightforward as it gets. You simply set up your account with email and password, read and agree to the T&Cs and you’re good to go as soon as you confirm your email address. I go into more detail about this in the separate Thunderpick bonus review, which also explains why you don’t need a Thunderpick promo code – for the moment at least.
The Thunderpick sports bonus – this bonus covers esports as well and gives you a 100% deposit match up to €600. You claim it by entering the bonus ID you’ll see when you make your initial deposit of at least €20. This is a crypto site of course, so do remember these are equivalent amounts I’m talking about. You’ll need to wager the bonus amount 10x before you can withdraw, and you have a very reasonable 30 days to do this. I like this because it works for most budgets, and the wagering requirements are reasonable.
The Thunderpick casino bonus – this is claimed in much the same way, except you’ll see a different bonus ID. I like how simple this all is, as you can claim your bonus and be playing very quickly. The match is up to €2000 this time, and as you’d expect, I found a slightly different set of wagering conditions. The rollover here is 40x, which is what you’d see in most other casinos, and like those other casinos, different games contribute different amounts to that rollover. Most slots are 100%, whereas table games are just 20-5%, so read the full list in the T&Cs before starting.
Overall, these bonuses combine generosity of offer with reasonable wagering requirements. This makes them worth the time and energy involved, with either bonus providing the perfect platform for your time at Thunderpick.
Big bonuses are great, but you’ll need a well-designed site to complete the experience, and that’s exactly what I found here. A simple white on black design with few big and flashy graphics keeps things easy on the eye, plus the site isn’t hampered by glitches or loading issues. When there’s this much in one place, it’s essential that some thought goes into navigation, and they’ve pulled that off pretty well.
Moving between the sports and casino options is done from the top menu. Then as you’d expect I found pretty much everything relating to my choice on the left menu. There you can check your details, view the promotions and payment options with just a click. This is very easy to get to grips with, putting new players at ease and having more seasoned bettors like me wondering why some other sites don’t do the same. It’s easy to see where you need to go, and what you’ll get when you arrive there, and is probably the standout feature of this Thunderpick review.
I thought, however, the lack of a Thunderpick app might be the low point, as well as being the shortest part of my Thunderpick review. In practice though, playing on the move is not a problem. As I also found in my
Stake review, some sites don’t bother with an app, but have instead made their sites so responsive that you can play seamlessly from the browser on your phone or using the Thunderpick Web App. The layout is slightly different, with more options at the bottom, but the functionality is exactly the same and you can do everything on your phone from placing bets to making payments.
As this is a crypto casino, you have plenty of deposit options, which are defined by Thunderpick as “Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin or any other cryptocurrency currently available” with the same huge amount of choice for withdrawals. Deposits are completed in a few steps and available in your account in less than 20 confirms, making this about as convenient as it gets.
This is another area where Thunderpick likes to keep it simple so you can get on with the stuff you want to do like placing bets or playing games. There are no fees involved for deposits or withdrawals, which can take up to five minutes. There are minimum amounts for each, depending on the coin you are using, so check the Thunderpick T&Cs to ensure you’re within those limits.
Good customer support is a key area, and a failing here could turn a very positive Thunderpick review into a bad one very quickly. I’m pleased to say Thunderpick have got this one right as well, with live chat, email and FAQs that cover pretty much every problem you’re likely to come across.
I would like to give a shoutout to Jose, though, who answered my questions quickly on live chat, and in the right amount of detail. That said, nothing is perfect, and if I had to be fussy I would replace the FAQs with a full help center, because who wants to scroll down a long list of detailed FAQs when it could easily be divided by category?
All of this is well and good, but it’s time to address the big question – is Thunderpick legit? It’s a big question alright, but with a short answer- yes. They’re fully legit and licensed, albeit in Curacao, which is not exactly the gold standard, but I saw nothing that led me to think my money or data was at risk. There is the usual SSL encryption and a robust Privacy Policy in place, and all the games are provably fair. As this is an international site, just make sure you can access it legally before you sign-up.
As you might have read in my Roobet review, the additional promotions you’ll see at a sportsbook or casino are vital to your long term relationship with them – so what’s available here? Well, as you might expect from a fully-loaded site like this there’s a lot. First up there’s the Thunderpick Ranks where you can move from Bronze to Diamond and then Challenger via your activity on the site with a €1 wager getting you 100 rank points. The higher your rank the better the rewards, with bigger cashback rewards, and more tickets in the giveaways, which are in-house raffles for cash prizes. This is not to be confused with the official VIP Program, which is separate and by invitation only, but comes with bespoke rewards and higher limits.
Is that it? Far from it. In the top right hand on your screen you’ll see icons for rewards and promotions. Clicking on rewards will show you all the giveaways you can enter, according to your rank. The promotions tab will show you all of the current offers, which seem to be short term offers, so you’ll need to check what is currently available when you join. I doubt you’ll be disappointed as during my Thunderpick review, I had a dozen to choose from, including races for site activity, drops and wins, as well as bonus spins for wagering €100 on Hacksaw Games slot titles. There’s even a refer a friend program, so you can boost your rewards and ranking points even further.
As I’ve mentioned more than one in my Thunderpick review so far, there is a lot going on here, and that certainly true of the betting markets, so how do you find what you what? Thunderpick have aced this as while there is a long list for sports, only those with something going on are highlighted, and the rest are grayed out. The number of markets for each event is also listed next to it, so you can see how deep things go at a glance. For example, I spotted that one hockey match had 119 extra markets beyond the basic moneyline, and included under/overs for individual players.
As well as the markets being clearly displayed, I found a range of competitive odds displayed next to them. As this is an international site, I was impressed with the ‘settings’ feature next to every fixture that allows you to display those odds in any one of 8 formats, so you are never in any doubt. I would have liked to have seen some boosted odds, but you can’t have everything, can you?
The range of live markets is impressive with every future event morphing into a live one for you to wager on. I saw plenty of events with the option to stream grayed out, so while some events state they are streamed, I didn’t see one while completing my Thunderpick sportsbook review. However, customer support finally confirmed that Thunderpick doesn’t currently stream regular sports, only eSports. Is the live betting process any good? Well, it’s as smooth as pre-event betting which is fast, but I was slightly disappointed by the lack of stats to aid me.
So what’s the maximum bet at Thunderpick? Well, the answer is – it depends. It can depend on what you are betting on, the odds, and the history of your account. So, the golden rule here is to check with support if you are going to do anything outside of your normal betting habits. I saw no indication that bettors were limited for winning during my time at Thunderpick though.
While the main thrust of Thunderpick seems to be the casino, it does not mean the sportsbook is neglected. There’s great coverage for betting but it does stall a bit if you are going to use this as your only source for live betting. Overall though, this is a decent, well organized sportsbook that is easy to navigate and will be a good fit for anyone who likes it simple and straightforward.
As I mentioned earlier in my Thunderpick review, this is a fully stocked site – but this is not achieved at the expense of quality. There’s so many providers involved here it would take more than this page to list them all, but if I name drop Hacksaw Games, Pragmatic Play, BetSoft and Evolution, you’ll see the level of quality. With over 4000 titles, it’s a fair bet I didn’t test them all but the ones I did try like Gates of Olympus and Kingdom of the Dead loaded and played just fine. You’ll also find Crash and Spin, which are high RTP games you may have seen versions of in my BC Game review.
There are an eye-watering amount of slots here, so hats off to Thunderpick for dividing them up by category and provider so you can find what you want. That includes classic and Megaways titles as well as new ones and a handy ‘recommended’ category if you don’t know where to start. Table games are here in abundance too, and I liked the fact that alongside plenty of versions of blackjack, roulette, video poker and baccarat, there’s some lesser known games like SicBo. Andar Bahar, Dragon Tiger and Fantan to try out.
You’ll see nearly 90 live casino games on offer, with the titles mimicking the range of regular casino games. These come in the main part from Pragmatic Live and Evolution, so you know there will be no issues with gameplay or problems with quality.
The limits for each game can often be seen by clicking on the ‘i’ symbol, which will also tell you the RTP percentage which is just as useful. Players can also limit themselves, and while carrying out my Thunderpick casino review, I saw no evidence of players being limited.
It’s not often you find the right balance of quality and quantity, but I’m pleased to say that’s what I’ve found here. You’d be hard pressed not to find a favorite among all those slots, and the table game range provides so much choice for players. I can’t fault the quality, as they’ve gone for the big names, and while some titles here are also just about everywhere else, I cannot find a reason why any casino player wouldn’t want to take a look.
This website hosts an impressive selection of over 24 esports, with multiple tournaments and markets covered within each game. C2, Starcraft II, LoL, and Dota 2 are among the most popular. However, in addition, you also have smaller games such as Arena of Valor, Hearthstone and King of Glory.
Virtual sports are also available, including eCricket, e Football, and EBasketball. If you are looking to bet on a rare gaming event that isn’t listed, take a look at the “Other” category, as there’s a good chance it might pop up there from time to time.
To keep it short here, all of the big tournaments are covered, and all tiers of these tournaments are covered. If we take LoL as an example, you can find markets on everything from the EMEA and LCK to the NACL and the LoL Worlds. In the VCL (Valorant) You can bet on the Amtuer leagues right up to the Valorant Champions round.
We compared the odds this brand offers to a number of competitors and there was almost always value to be found. Moreover, they update their odds quicker than most sites which shows that they react well to the market. To add to that, you can always find extra odds boosters, acca insurance and other promotions that are specific to esports and can boost the value of your bet.
Live bets and odds are available for most esports games, and everything is updated in real time. If you click on the camera icon on any live betting line, you can stream the match live via Twitch with the live betting lines and odds still available to the right of your screen.
I tend to steer clear of describing any gambling product as a “must try”, but this brand comes pretty close, especially for esports fans. The selection of games and tournaments offered is amazing, the odds are competitive and you can stream games live with a great in-play betting setup.
Are there any downsides? You can only bet with crypto, but if that’s something you’re into anyway, I see no reason not to give Thunderpick a try today.
Thunderpick is fully legit and licensed in Curacao, and while carrying out my Thunderpick review, I saw nothing that would indicate a problem. As with all sportsbooks and casinos, check the T&Cs to ensure you can legally access Thunderpick where you are.
As well as FAQs and email, you can get support at Thunderick via live chat. During my Thunderpick review, I spoke to Jose on live chat who gave me the answers I needed quickly .
Yes. despite not having an app for Android or iOS, you can do everything from the browser on your phone or the Thunderpick Web App,
To wrap up this Thunderpick review, I have to say that this is a very impressive site, with just about everything you could hope for. There’s a great bonus to start you off, and plenty to explore regardless of whether sports or casino is your thing. I found payments simple, and customer support responsive, meaning I could just get on with betting and playing.
I could give Thunderpick the thumbs up for that alone, but I also have to mention the all round package is a great one, and I’d think if you’re looking for a new crypto iGaming option you could do worse than starting your search here.
