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bet365 Review

Editorial review English EN edition Sweden rating 3.6 Updated 9 Nov 2026
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3.6 Editorial score / 5

bet365 Overview

bet365 is a long-established sportsbook brand operated by Bet365 Group Ltd. and active since 1974. It holds licences in Gibraltar, Malta, Sweden and the United Kingdom, and its listed markets include Sweden and Ireland.

The product is built around a deep sportsbook with live betting, statistics and streaming. Its scale and licence footprint place it among the more established regulated operators.

bet365 Betting Experience

The sportsbook covers football, tennis, basketball, cricket, horse racing, greyhound racing, darts and motorsports among thirty-two listed disciplines. In-play betting provides fast updates and detailed statistics across major leagues.

Live streaming is available for many events, and promotions such as odds boosts appear regularly. The breadth of leagues and markets supports both pre-match and in-play bettors.

Platform Design & Usability

Desktop and mobile versions are structured for quick event discovery, with markets grouped by league and sport. Android and iOS apps provide the same core functions.

Deposits can use nine methods, including Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, paysafecard, Apple Pay, Maestro and bank transfer. Accounts support multi-factor authentication and self-exclusion.

Brand Positioning & Appeal

bet365 targets players who prioritise regulated operation and a deep live product. Its licence set covers Gibraltar, Malta, Sweden and the United Kingdom, while country availability is narrower than the licence list suggests.

Responsible gambling tools include deposit limits, time-outs, self-exclusion and activity reports. The operator does not support cryptocurrency payments, which keeps its banking base conventional.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Licensed in Gibraltar, Malta, Sweden and the United Kingdom
  • Operating since 1974 with a long track record
  • Deep in-play sportsbook with detailed statistics
  • Live streaming available for many sportsbook events
  • Android and iOS apps with account tools

Cons

  • No cryptocurrency deposits or withdrawals are supported
  • Listed country coverage is limited to Sweden and Ireland
  • Betting limits can be adjusted by account activity
  • Bonus availability varies by regulated market

Ratings breakdown

6 categories
  • Overall rating 2,148 ratings
    3.6/5
  • Verification & KYC process
    Not rated
  • Withdrawal
    Not rated
  • Safety and fairness 57 ratings
    3.5/5
  • Betting limits 64 ratings
    3.1/5
  • Customer support 49 ratings
    3.7/5

Licences and availability

2 accepted countries

Legal countries

No separate legal-country list is recorded for this bookmaker.

Accepted countries 2

Show all 2 countries
Sweden Ireland

Payments and currencies

30 options

Sports coverage

32 sports
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American football Aussie rules Badminton Baseball Basketball Bowls Boxing Cricket Cycling Darts Floorball Football Futsal Gaelic sports Golf Greyhound racing Handball Horse racing Ice hockey Martial arts Motorsports Politics Pool Rugby Snooker Squash Table tennis Tennis Trotting Volleyball Water polo Winter sports

Frequently asked questions

5 answers
Is bet365 safe and legal to use?
bet365 holds active licences in Gibraltar, Malta, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The applicable regulator depends on the player's country, and accounts support multi-factor authentication.
What payment methods does bet365 accept?
bet365 accepts nine methods, including Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, paysafecard, Apple Pay, Maestro and bank transfer. Availability can vary by country and licence.
How long do bet365 withdrawals take?
Withdrawal timing depends on the payment method and region. E-wallet and card requests follow different processing schedules, and bet365 does not publish one fixed time for every route.
What are bet365's betting limits?
bet365 sets limits by sport, market and account, so no single cap applies across the sportsbook. The minimum and maximum stake for a selection appears on the bet slip.
What responsible gambling tools does bet365 provide?
bet365 provides deposit limits, time-out options, self-exclusion and activity reports. The operator also applies age and identity verification across its licensed markets.

User comments

5 published
Anonymous GB
1/5

Bet365 only take bets from losers. Show any sort of profit and they restrict you. If you regularly bet with bet365 check your history. You are a loser.

Anonymous GB

Despite having wins of £ 23.400 and £11.600 and many other wins in a 12 month period they have never refused a bet not like some I could mention. Best by a mile.

fr230701 FR
2/5

Worst customer service. Bad odds and limits, you can lose your money even winning.

md230601 MD

It provides handy statistics and analyses for beginners, which helped me during the betting process.

Anonymous DE

Great UK bookmaker.

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