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Betsafe

Betsafe is the sportsbook arm of the Betsson Group, which also runs NordicBet and Betsson itself. It scores 4.5/5: strong licensing, strong bonus value, but live streaming and market depth trail the biggest Tier 1 books.

4.5 / 5Updated November 4, 2023License: MGA (Malta), Swedish Gambling Authority, Danish Gambling AuthorityFounded 2006

Overall

4.5 / 5

Trust

5.0 / 5

Markets

4.0 / 5

Bonus

5.0 / 5

Support

4.0 / 5

What works

  • Wide sports coverage.
  • Solid mobile apps.
  • Attractive welcome bonuses.
  • Strong live betting.
  • Excellent customer support.

Watch outs

  • No cryptocurrency acceptance.
  • No no-deposit bonus offered.
  • Withdrawal times can vary.
  • Country-specific variations in bonuses.

Key facts

License
MGA (Malta), Swedish Gambling Authority, Danish Gambling Authority
Founded
2006
Headline offer
100% up to €100 Bonus
Affiliate link
Available, marked as sponsored.

Welcome offer and bonus terms

The standard offer is a 100% sports deposit match up to €100. Rollover is 8x on the bonus at a minimum odds of 1.8, which is a harder requirement than the market median. You have 60 days to clear it.

Casino players can stack a separate first-deposit offer. Both offers cannot be claimed on the same deposit, so decide upfront which vertical you are playing.

  • Wagering: 8x bonus at min odds 1.8
  • Time limit: 60 days
  • Qualifying deposit: €10 minimum

Sports and markets

Football, tennis, handball, ice hockey and basketball are the deepest markets. Bet Builder is available on the top five football leagues and on the NFL during the season. Horse racing exists but does not compete with UK-native books.

Odds on Premier League and Champions League football are roughly 95% of market median. That is fine for recreational play, a clear step behind sharp books if you are tracking closing line value.

Mobile and live betting

The iOS and Android apps are responsive and ship real feature parity with desktop. Live betting markets populate fast, and bet slip acceptance is quick. Streaming is limited compared to Tier 1 operators - tennis is covered, most lower-tier football is not.

Cash-out works on most pre-match singles and accumulators but is sometimes suspended in-play without a refresh of the page.

Payments and withdrawals

Cards, Trustly, Skrill, Neteller and bank transfer are all supported. Crypto is not. Withdrawals land inside 24 hours on Trustly and Skrill, 1-3 business days on cards.

KYC is done once, usually at sign-up, and repeat withdrawals after that are fast. A handful of withdrawal methods carry a small fee - check the payments table in your account before you pick one.

Licensing and trust

Betsafe is licensed by MGA in Malta and holds full local licenses in Sweden and Denmark. Group parent Betsson AB is listed on the Stockholm exchange, which means public financial disclosure and a real board accountable for compliance.

Responsible-gambling tools include deposit, loss and session limits, reality checks, and links to local help services. Self-exclusion via ROFUS (Denmark) and Spelpaus (Sweden) is honoured.

Ready to sign up?

Check the latest Betsafe terms before you deposit.

Bonus values, country availability and wagering terms move often. Use the live page to confirm before committing a deposit.

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Editorial note

HotBookies earns affiliate revenue when readers sign up through our links. It does not change the scorecard, the verdict, or the flags we raise. 18+ only. Always gamble responsibly and within the limits of your local regulator.

For responsible-gambling support, contact your local regulator-backed helpline (GAMSTOP in the UK, Spelpaus in Sweden, ROFUS in Denmark, or BeGambleAware.org internationally) before you deposit.

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