Betway
Highlights
- Licensed since 2006 by the Malta Gaming Authority and UK Gambling Commission (account 39372)
- Sportsbook, casino, live dealer tables and bingo under one account
- Esports book covers Counter-Strike, League of Legends and Dota 2 with live streaming
About Betway
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Pros and cons
Two decades of trading under UK Gambling Commission and Malta Gaming Authority licensing
Sportsbook covers football, cricket, tennis, darts and a genuine esports book with live streaming
Casino runs hundreds of slots plus live tables from Evolution, including Lightning Roulette and Crazy Time
Dedicated bingo hall with 75-ball and 90-ball rooms plus Slingo titles
Betway Plus rewards every wager with Tier Tokens, from Bronze up to an 80%-boosted Black tier
eCOGRA-audited RNG and an ISO 27001 information security certification
Trustpilot rating of just 1.3/5 across more than 18,000 reviews, with withdrawal delays the top complaint
Fined £11.6 million by the UK Gambling Commission in 2020 for customer protection and anti-money-laundering failures
No standalone poker room and no cryptocurrency support
Welcome offer size and terms shift by country and, in the US, by state
A 2024 dispute over an unpaid €1.3 million prize drew public criticism of its terms
Up to $250 First Bet Reset (regulated US states)
New customers in eligible US states get a first-bet safety net: if a qualifying bet of at least $10 at odds of -300 or longer loses, Betway refunds it as bonus bets up to $250, subject to a 10x wagering requirement before withdrawal.
Betway Plus
A free five-tier loyalty ladder (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Black) that pays increasing bonus Plus Points on every wager, from 10% extra at Bronze up to 80% extra at Black, alongside faster withdrawals and personalised offers at higher tiers.
Deposit methods
| Method | Fee | Min | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa / Mastercard | Free | £5 (varies by market) | Instant |
| Apple Pay | Free | £5 | Instant |
| PayPal | 3.4% reported by some markets | £5 | Instant |
| Trustly / instant bank transfer | Free | £5 | Instant |
| Skrill | Free | £5 | Instant |
| Neteller | Free | £5 | Instant |
| Bank transfer | Free | £5 | 1-3 business days |
Withdrawal methods
| Method | Fee | Min | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| PayPal / Skrill / Neteller | Free | €10 / £5 | ~24 hours after approval |
| Visa / Mastercard debit | Free | €10 / £5 | 1-5 business days |
| Bank transfer | Free | €10 / £5 | Several business days for larger amounts |
Bingo
75-ball and 90-ball bingo rooms alongside Slingo titles that blend slot spins with bingo card play, built on Microgaming software.
Mobile
Native iOS and Android apps for sports and casino, running on iOS 8.1+ and Android 4.1+, with localized interfaces in several African and Asian markets layered on top of the English-language core.
Sportsbook
Betting markets across football, cricket, tennis, rugby, basketball, baseball, golf, boxing, darts, horse racing and Formula 1, plus an esports book tracking Counter-Strike, League of Legends, Dota 2 and Honor of Kings. Bet Builder combines up to 10 selections from the same match, Cash Out settles a bet early, and live streaming covers selected football, tennis, cricket and esports fixtures including League of Legends, Rocket League and Valorant.
Live casino
Evolution-powered tables including roughly 30 live blackjack variants, a 12-table live baccarat lobby, Lightning Roulette with multipliers up to 500x, and game shows such as Crazy Time, Monopoly Live and Deal or No Deal Live, streamed from studios in Latvia, Romania, Georgia, Malta and London.
Casino games
Hundreds of online slots alongside blackjack, roulette, baccarat, video poker, Pachinko, Plinko, Slingo and instant-win titles, sourced from Microgaming, NetEnt, Evolution, Pragmatic Play, Playtech, Big Time Gaming, Red Tiger, Yggdrasil, Relax Gaming and Novomatic among others. Progressive jackpots include Mega Moolah, which has paid a UK player £13.2 million.
Security & fairness
eCOGRA-audited random number generators and an ISO 27001 information security certification from eCOGRA. 128-bit SSL encrypts account and payment data, and KYC document checks (ID plus proof of address) are mandatory before a first withdrawal.
Betway Plus loyalty program
Free to join. Every wager on sports, casino or bingo earns Tier Tokens, which move you up the ladder, and Plus Points, which convert into bonuses and free bets. Five tiers pay increasing Plus Points bonuses: Bronze +10%, Silver +25%, Gold +50%, Platinum +75% and Black +80%, with higher tiers also unlocking faster withdrawals, personalised offers and event access.
Malta Gaming Authority MGA/CRP/130/2006 (Betway Limited), issued 1 August 2018
UK Gambling Commission account 39372 (Betway Limited), active since 1 November 2014, covering remote casino and both real-event and virtual-event betting
Additional licences in Italy, Spain, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Poland, Mexico, Argentina, South Africa and seven regulated US states (AZ, CO, IN, IA, NJ, PA, VA)
Betway country availability
Available countries
Need help?
Get in touch with Betway's support team
Email Support
[email protected]
Live Chat
Available
Hours
24/7 chatbot and email; live chat and phone agents run reduced daytime hours
Quick facts
| Welcome bonus | Up to $250 First Bet Reset (regulated US states) |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.7/5 |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Payout speed | E-wallets such as PayPal and Skrill typically clear within 24 hours of approval. Cards and bank transfers take longer, and Betway charges no withdrawal fee itself, though Trustpilot reviewers report pending withdrawals stretching to days during identity checks. |
| Established | 2006 |
| Live chat | Available |
Betway review FAQ
Yes. Betway has operated since 2006 and holds a Malta Gaming Authority licence (MGA/CRP/130/2006) plus a UK Gambling Commission licence (account 39372), with eCOGRA auditing its RNG and information security. Its Trustpilot rating still sits at just 1.3/5 from over 18,000 reviews, mostly citing withdrawal delays and verification holdups, and the UKGC fined Betway £11.6 million in 2020 over customer protection and anti-money-laundering failures. Read the terms and keep an eye on withdrawal requests.
It depends on where you sign up. UK customers have been offered £40 in free bets, credited as four £10 tokens, for a qualifying £10 bet at odds of 2.0 or higher. In regulated US states, offers have included a First Bet Reset worth up to $250 on sports and a separate casino deposit match, each with its own wagering terms. Check the live offer on your local site before depositing.
Yes. Betway runs 75-ball and 90-ball bingo rooms plus Slingo titles that mix slot spins with bingo cards, built on Microgaming software and sitting inside the wider casino product.
Not as a standalone cash-game and tournament room the way some rivals run one. Poker-style games such as video poker and live poker variants live inside the casino section instead. If a full poker client matters to you, this isn't the site for it.
E-wallets like PayPal and Skrill tend to clear within 24 hours once approved, with cards and bank transfers taking longer. Betway itself charges no withdrawal fee, but Trustpilot reviewers frequently report withdrawals held up for days during identity verification.
Betway holds licences covering the UK, Malta, Italy, Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Mexico, South Africa, Portugal, Ireland, Poland, France and Argentina, plus seven regulated US states (Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia). We could not verify Betway's complete official restricted-country list first-hand, since the main site blocked automated access during this review, so confirm eligibility on the official site before signing up.
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