Online gambling operators have to go through strict regulations. Authorities are responsible for making bookmakers legit by providing them with a valid license. Gaining access to unauthorized websites might be banned, but not always. So it is important to know which operators are licensed. Here is a full list of brands that can legally provide online gambling services.
Bookie of the month
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Curacao, CyprusBonus
€130
Percent
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MaltaBonus
€100 + €20 FB
Percent
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CuracaoBonus
$1,000
Percent
200%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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CuracaoBonus
€5000
Percent
125%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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UK, Bulgaria, GibraltarBonus
£30
Percent
300%New Customers only. Registration required. Bet £10* & Get £30* in Free Bets. Sign up, deposit between £5* and £10* to your account and bet365 will give you three times that value in Free Bets when you place qualifying bets to the same value and they are settled. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. +18 | Terms & Conditions time limits & exclusions apply.
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CuracaoBonus
€130
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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UK, Malta and otherBonus
£10
Percent
100%New customers only. Min Deposit: £10. First deposit matched up to £10. 1 x wagering at odds of 1.75+ to unlock Free Bet. Debit Card & PayPal deposits only. This offer is valid for 7 days from your new account being registered. Terms apply 18+ | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk
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UK, Gibraltar, BulgariaBonus
£20
Percent
-18+ | New UK players only | Min deposit req. £10 | Certain deposit methods excluded | Pace 1 sport bet (3+ selections) } Excl Horse Racing| Min stake £10 | Max stake £20 | Min odds 1/5 (1.5) for each selection | Max FreeBet £20 for football only | FreeBet valid for 7 days | FreeBet stake not returned | T&Cs apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk
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Curacao, KenyaBonus
€122
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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Curacao Gambling LicenceBonus
7.5 BTC
Percent
-18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
UK Gambling CommissionBonus
£/€30
Percent
-#ad • +18 Min deposit £10 • A qualifying bet is a ‘real money’ stake of at least £10 • Min odds 1/2 (1.50) • Free Bets credited upon qualifying bet settlement and expire after 7 days • Free Bet stakes not included in returns • Casino Bonus must be claimed within 7 days and expires after 14 days • Bonus valid on selected Casino games only • Bonus wins capped at £500, excluding Jackpot wins • You must wager Bonus amount x40 – this requirement varies by game Full T&Cs apply | ![begamblingaware]()
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UK, GibraltarBonus
£25
Percent
-18+. UK Customers (Excluding NI) only. Cash stakes only. Min £10 stake required for initial £5 free bet. Min odds ½. Max £25 in free bets. Subsequent free bets equal 50% average of each 3 £5 max qualifying bets. 13 settled bets required to receive full £25 free bet. Qualifying bets must be placed on sportsbook within 30 days of opening account. Cashed out bets will not qualify towards your average stake. One free bet offer per customer, household or IP address only. Free bet expires after 7 days. Payment method restrictions apply. T&Cs apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
€130
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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UK, Malta, Ireland, DenmarkBonus
£100
Percent
100%T&Cs apply. New reg only. Claim by placing a min deposit £10 via "My Offers" page within 30 days. Skrill/Neteller deposits excl. 7 days to stake max £10 in-play. Max. extra winnings £100. (Full T&Cs apply) | 18+ | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | LeoSafePlay
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
€200
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)Bonus
£40
Percent
100%New customers only. Min deposit £10. Money back as bonus if first bet loses. Wagering requirements: sportsbook 3x at min. odds of 1.40 (2/5), casino 50x. Unless forfeited the sportsbook bonus must be wagered before using the casino bonus. Bonus expires 7 days after opt-in. No deposit required for NI customers. Call 08081699314 to claim. Full T&Cs apply | 18+ | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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Curacao, MaltaBonus
200 FS
Percent
-18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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UK, GibraltarBonus
£20
Percent
-18+ Eligible UK+IRE players. Paypal & some deposit & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 = 4 x £5 free bets. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. No cashout, restrictions + T&Cs apply. | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk
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AlderneyBonus
€100
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
UK, GibraltarBonus
£30
Percent
-New customers using Promo Code P30 only, min £10/€10 stake, min odds 1/2, free bets paid as 2 x £15/€15 (30 days expiry), free bet/payment method/player/country restrictions apply. 18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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Bulgaria and MaltaBonus
€100
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
UK, Greece, Isle Of ManBonus
£20
Percent
-18+ | UK new customers only | KYC verified | Min £10 bet | Max £20 free bet (2 x £10) full amount awarded on losing first bet only | Min odds 7/10 (1.70) | Free bet stake not returned | Certain Markets/sports/payment methods restrictions apply | Cashed-out and Bet Builder bets are excluded from this offer | Qualifying bet must be made within 30 days | Free bet valid for 30 days | T&C's apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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CuracaoBonus
8.75 BTC
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
€100
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuraçaoBonus
€/$100
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
Curaçao & Lagos State Lottery BoardBonus
₦777
Percent
-18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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CuraçaoBonus
€250
Percent
-18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
UK, Curacao, Alderney, SpainBonus
€120
Percent
10%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
MGA,UK,the Republic of Ireland and SwedenBonus
£50
Percent
50%New bettors get 50% of deposit up to £50; Once per household; Min deposit £15 (no Skrill/Neteller); Wager 8 times deposit + bonus, max qualifying bet equal to initial bonus amount; valid for 60 days; Min odds of 4/5 on singles or 2/5 per acca leg; Some bet types excluded; See full terms; 18+ begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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CuracaoBonus
$75
Percent
300%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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Malta Gaming AuthorityBonus
£10
Percent
-New customers only. Max one £10 Free bet. Qualifying bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 or greater. Paid as bonus token with min 4/5 odds req. Skrill, Neteller, Paypal not eligible. T&Cs apply. 18+ | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk
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Britain and GibraltarBonus
£40
Percent
-New 18+ UK customers only. Register using the promo code WELCOME40, deposit and place first bet of £10+ on Sports (cumulative Evens+) within 7 days of registration. First bet must be on Sports. £30 in Free Bets and £10 in Free Spins (50x20p) credited within 10 hours of bet settlement. Free Bet stakes are not included in any returns. Bonuses have a 7-day expiry. Payment restrictions apply. SMS verification and/or Proof of I.D and address may be required. Full T&Cs apply. | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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MexicoBonus
$3000 MXN
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
€1,000/5 BTC
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
UK, MaltaBonus
£10
Percent
100%New customers only. Max one £10 Free bet. Qualifying bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 or greater. Paid as bonus toket with min 4/5 odds req. Skrill, Neteller & PayPal not eligible. Real money bets required. First bet required to opt into next tournament. T&Cs apply. 18+. | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
€100
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
$/€/£100
Percent
100%Available once per player | 5x turnover | Min odds 1.75 | 18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
UK, GibraltarBonus
-
Percent
-18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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MaltaBonus
€/$50
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
€50
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
€100
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
Antillephone Curacao LicenseBonus
€2000
Percent
500%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
€400
Percent
120%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
BulgariaBonus
€100
Percent
200%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
MaltaBonus
€100
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
Estonian Tax and Customs BoardBonus
€100
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
Malta, UKBonus
€/£/$10
Percent
-New Players Only. Free bet is a one-time stake of €/$/£10, minimum odds of 1.5, stake is not returned. 10X wagering the winnings. Wagering occurs from real balance first. Wagering requirement is calculated on bonus bets only, wagering starts from real funds. Max conversion: €/$/£20. Valid for 7 Days from issue. Excluded Skrill deposits. 18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
55% Mining Rate
Percent
-18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
NigeriaBonus
₦300,000
Percent
300%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuraçaoBonus
€5000 + €300 FB
Percent
225%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
€/$300
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
UK, AlderneyBonus
£25
Percent
-Free bets must be claimed within 28 days of opening. Free bet stake not included in any winnings. | 18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
Alderney Gambling Control CommissionBonus
£20
Percent
-FIRST SINGLE & E/W BET ONLY. ODDS OF 1/1 OR GREATER. 4 X £5 BET TOKENS. FREE BET STAKES NOT INCLUDED IN RETURNS. FREE BETS ARE NON WITHDRAWABLE. NO FREE BET EXPIRY. ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS. 18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
MaltaBonus
€500
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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UK Gambling CommissionsBonus
£20
Percent
-New Customers Only, Sign up using Bonus Code: MB:20. Place your first bet, if it loses we will refund your first bet stake as a free bet, up to the value of £20. The first bet must be placed within 7 days of registration and at odds of 1.8 or more. 18+ T&C apply |begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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MaltaBonus
€100
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
U.K. Gambling CommissionBonus
£20
Percent
-Deposit at least £10 to claim £20 free bet credit. Winnings from free bet credit paid into cash balance, minus the free bet credit amount. Match condition for the first three Bet Request received. Any losses from first three Bet Requests covered by free bet credit up to a maximum of £20 in total. | 18+T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk |
Licenze
UK Gambling CommissionBonus
£30
Percent
-18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
$100
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuraçaoBonus
€90/$100
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
Malta Gaming Authority, CuracaoBonus
€100
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
MGA & UKGCBonus
€/£10
Percent
-New Customers only. Max one £10 free bet. Qualifying bets must be placed at odds 1/1 or greater. Paid as bonus token with min 4/5 odds req. Skrill, Neteller & Paypal not eligible. T&CS APPLY. 18+ | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk
Licenze
CuraçaoBonus
$500
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
Antigua and BarbudaBonus
$200
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
United Kingdom, MaltaBonus
£10
Percent
100%Bet £10 Get £10 Free Acca Bet | T&Cs apply. New players only. Qualifying bet(s) must have minimum odds of 4.0 and must be settled before triggering free bet. Free Bet must be used on an accumulator with 3 or more selections. 18+ | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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UK & GibraltarBonus
£20
Percent
-*New members. £10 min deposit & bet on sportsbook, placed & settled at 1.5 min odds within 14 days of sign-up. Register before 17:59 8/04/20022 and after 18.00 9/04/2022. Win part of the E/W bets. 2 non-withdrawable £10 Free Bet Tokens: accept in 7 days, valid for 7 days from acceptance (ex E/Ws & Multiples), stakes not returned. 18+ T&Cs Apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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Malta & UKBonus
€/£/$10
Percent
100%New Players Only. Minimum €/£/$10 qualifying bets, stake not returned. Free bet - one-time stake of €/£/$10, minimum odds 1,5, stake is not returned. 10X wager the winnings. Wager from real balance first. Wager calculated on bonus bets onl. Max conversion €/£/$20. Valid for 7 Days from issue. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill Deposits. Full Terms apply. begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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CuracaoBonus
€120
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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CuraçaoBonus
€5000
Percent
300%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
UK, MaltaBonus
£/€/$10
Percent
100%New Players Only. Minimum stake £10, minimum odds 1.5, stake not returned. 10X wagering the winnings from the free bet. Wagering occurs from real balance first. Wagering requirement is calculated on bonus bets only, wagering starts from real funds. Free bet is valid for 7 Days from issue. Max conversion: £20. Excluded Skrill deposits. Full Terms apply. | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk
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Cyprus, CuracaoBonus
€150
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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-Bonus
£100
Percent
-New users only. Min deposit £20. Place qual. bets of £20 to £50 (min odds 0.5/1, 2+ legs) in first 7 days after deposit to unlock free bets. Free bet rewarded as 4 free bets that total first deposit amount. Min odds 1/1, 3+ legs, 7 day expiry. Winnings credited in cash. Full T&Cs apply. | 18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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UK, Isle of ManBonus
€80
Percent
50%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
₹30 000
Percent
150%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
$/€25
Percent
-18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
United Kingdom, MaltaBonus
£10
Percent
-New Customers Only. Max one £10 Free bet. Qualifying bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 or greater. Paid as bonus token with min 4/5 odds req. Skrill, Neteller & PayPal not Eligible. T&Cs Apply. 18+ | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
€150
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
€200
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
€500
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
Malta Gaming Authority, UK Gambling CommissionBonus
£10
Percent
-New customers only. Max one £10 free bet. Qualifying bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 or greater. Paid as bonus token with min 4/5 odds req. Skrill, Neteller & Paypal not eligible. Real money bets required for Karamba battle. Participants subject to timeout. £1000 Winner cash prize guaranteed. 18+ | | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk
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MaltaBonus
€100
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
Isle of Man Gambling Supervision CommissionBonus
£50
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
Curacao, CyprusBonus
$25
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)Bonus
€100
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
MaltaBonus
€100
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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NGB UgandaBonus
UGX 100,000
Percent
50%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
Licenze
CuracaoBonus
€100
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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CuraçaoBonus
$/€200
Percent
100%18+ T&C apply | begambleaware.org | gamstop.co.uk | Play Responsibly
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Who Issues the Bookmakers’ Licenses in Your Country?
Each country has its own authority that issues licenses to the gambling operators. However, obtaining such a permit is not an easy task to do because the procedure is pretty long and might take months.
When a given brand decides to apply for a license, it has to file the needed documents to the regulating authority. The permit can be either for sports bets, for an online casino, or for both. The document is valid for five years after its issued. During that time, companies are obliged to comply with all regulations by the monitoring authority because otherwise, the permit will be revoked.
Why is it Important to Choose a Bookmaker with a License?
Make sure you always opt for websites that have a license from a certain regulating authority. That’s because if there is a dispute between you and the bookmaker, you will be able to seek help from the responsible authorities in your country. Here are the most common types of arguments that can arise while playing:
- A delay in your payment
- Blocking your account
- Restricted access to your profile
- Revokement of your profits
You probably understand that each of the situations mentioned above will be, to say the least, unpleasant. Choosing a bookie with a license does not guarantee that you won’t encounter these problems, but it will at least allow you to have an authority to go to if that happens. Picking up a legit betting site eliminates the risk of facing up with some of the brands from our blacklist of bookmakers.
Advantages of Bookmakers that have a License from Your Country
We’d like to point out some of the main advantages of bookies that operate legally. We will begin by saying that getting a license is something that has high costs. In a way, this is a guarantee that the company is wealthy and it’s unlikely that it will suddenly disappear and scam its customers.
On the other hand, when the activity of a given bookmaker is regulated, this guarantees that it will comply with all legal obligations. Be sure that these bookmakers are required to take precautionary safety measures to protect the personal information of their customers.
Banking needs to be monitored as well. Payment security is another priority for the operators that have a license. The responsible authorities are aware of the financial transactions that take place on these websites.
Will there be more Licensed Bookmakers in My Country?
There are many big names in the industry that are not yet available in all countries. The overall trend is that leading bookies aim to acquire licenses in as many jurisdictions as possible. However, only time will tell if international betting sites will completely dominate the local markets as well.
If, however, more local operator spring up, this will definitely make the iGaming industry more competitive, which means that players will get better deals.
Betting expert Elica Martinova![]()
Certified Betting Expert
Certified Betting Expert
Ellie is in charge of writing, editing, and publishing reviews in Bulgarian, English, and German. She has a long track record as a journalist and is passionate about writing. Also, she is quite experienced when it comes to bookmakers as well.