Rootz Expands Wildz with New Sportsbook Feature
Wildz, the flagship casino brand from Rootz, has introduced a sportsbook alongside its established online casino platform. The sportsbook is designed to seamlessly integrate with Wildz’s casino experience, making it easier for players to transition into sports betting. While the new addition boasts popular features like 24/7 live streaming, live chat, streamer content, and podcasts, there’s a concern for players new to betting.
Casino players, who may not have much experience in sports betting, could face challenges in this new format. Wildz has been criticized in the past for reducing RTP (Return to Player), which may be problematic when applied to the sportsbook. If the RTP is cut, players can expect worse odds and lower potential payouts, which could lead to unbalanced and unsatisfying betting experiences. In fact, this casino is in our Blacklist!
The sportsbook includes features like a "Bet of the Day," shared bets, influencer wagers, and personalized betting options. However, with the casino’s RTP issues, the sportsbook's odds may not be competitive or attractive to those familiar with better betting experiences. Rootz CEO Sam Brown touts the idea of "Get More" with the combined offering, but for those accustomed to fairer returns, this could mean less value and more frustration.
Mark Simmonds, Head of Sportsbook at Rootz, believes integrating the sportsbook with the casino is the way to go, allowing players to enjoy both activities on one platform. But the question remains: can Wildz deliver a fair and competitive betting experience, or will the reduced RTP continue to hinder both casino and sportsbook players?
As Wildz expands globally, it’s clear that offering both casino and sports betting is part of a larger strategy, but players may want to think twice before diving in—especially if they’re looking for a quality, fair experience.
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Combining a casino with a sportsbook is smart, but the reduced RTP has me skeptical. I’d like to see some transparency on how the odds stack up.
As a casual bettor, I’m curious to try the sportsbook. But if the RTP is reduced, I’m not sure it’ll be a fair game for anyone. Let’s see how this plays out.
Wildz was a go-to for casino games, but now with the sportsbook, it feels like they’re trying to offer everything, and I’m not sure it’s for the best.
Streaming, podcasts, and live chat sound cool, but if the RTP is low, I can’t see how the odds will be any better. Anyone else worried?
I love the idea of combining casino and sports betting, but with Wildz's history of reducing RTP, I’m not sure it’ll be a great experience for sports betting.