Updated September 29, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team
888 vs Svenska Spel
888
Svenska Spel
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | 888ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Svenska SpelReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome offer | 100% up to 500 EUR + 100 Free Spins | 100 SEK welcome bonus, no wagering |
| Regulators | Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority, Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner, UK Gambling Commission | Spelinspektionen |
| Minimum deposit | €10 | SEK 25 |
| Withdrawal time | 1-2 business days processed (Skrill, Neteller, PayPal) | Almost instantly via Swish; 1-2 bank days to bank account |
| Payment methods | Visa, Mastercard, Luxon Pay, PayPal, Apple Pay, Skrill, Neteller, EcoPayz, Trustly, Rapid Transfer, Paysafecard, Nordea, Op Pohjola, Verkkopankki, Pankkisiirto | Swish, Bank card, Bank transfer |
| Responsible gambling tools | Deposit limits, Reality check, Self exclusion | Deposit limits, Cool off, Self exclusion |
| Maximum bonus | €500 | SEK 100 |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | 48 hours | 0 hoursLower |
| Game types | Slots, Live | Slots, Live, Table, Blackjack, RouletteCovers more |
| Wagering requirement | 30 | Not confirmed |
| Games | Not confirmed | 2,000 |
| Wagering applies to | Bonus | Not confirmed |
| Bonus match | 100% | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Live dealer games (Yes), ID checks (Required), Bonus types (Free bet).
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Key differences
- Svenska Spel scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Regulators: only 888 offers Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority, Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner.
- Regulators: only Svenska Spel offers Spelinspektionen.
- Responsible gambling tools: only 888 offers Reality check.
- Responsible gambling tools: only Svenska Spel offers Cool off.
- Founded is lower at Svenska Spel: 1897 vs 1997.
- 888 is licensed in 2 more countries.
- 888 is available in 2 more countries.
- Payment methods: only 888 offers Visa, Mastercard, Luxon Pay.
- Payment methods: only Svenska Spel offers Swish, Bank card, Bank transfer.
Our verdict on each
888
888 suits adults who want a long-running brand with a single wallet for casino, live dealer tables, sports and poker. It is regulated by the Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority, and the welcome offer of 100% up to 500 EUR + 100 Free Spins carries a wagering requirement of 30 on the bonus.
Svenska Spel
Svenska Spel suits Swedish adults who want a sportsbook and casino in one licensed account, with a welcome offer of 100 SEK welcome bonus, no wagering and payouts that are Almost instantly via Swish; 1-2 bank days to bank account.
Score breakdown
| Area | 888 | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Minimum deposit of €10 sits above the site median of €8.77, with a rank of 75. | 9.7HigherA free bet worth SEK 100 carries no wagering requirement, and withdrawals run Almost instantly via Swish; 1-2 bank days to bank account. |
| Offer | 8.9Welcome offer of 100% up to 500 EUR + 100 Free Spins with wagering of 30 on the bonus, plus free bet promotions. | 9.0Higher |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 9.3 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | 888 | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Not confirmed | |
| Malta | Malta Gaming Authority MGA/CRP/121/2006-09 | Not confirmed |
| Sweden | Not confirmed | Spelinspektionen Kommersiellt online 710308406 |
| United Kingdom | Gambling Commission 39028 UK Gambling Commission 039028-R-319297-014 | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for 888: 3. Additional countries for Svenska Spel: 1.
How they place
| Ranking | 888 | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Betting sites and sportsbooks | 47 of 644 | 43 of 644 |
| Online casinos | 67 of 732 | 62 of 732 |
| Live casinos | 31 of 292 | 26 of 292 |
| Slot sites | 41 of 376 | 36 of 376 |
| Poker sites | 22 of 225 | 19 of 225 |
| Bingo sites | 14 of 78 | 12 of 78 |
| Betting apps | 28 of 213 | 25 of 213 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | 888 | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app | Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Welcome bonus | Welcome bonus |
| Legal entity | 888 UK Limited | Svenska Spel Sport & Casino AB |
| Headquarters | Gibraltar | Sweden |
| Founded | 1997 | 1897Lower |
| Support channels | Help centre | Phone, Chat, Email, Help centreCovers more |
Sportsbooks
| Fact | 888 | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Sports markets | Football, Full Time Result, 2 Up, Bet Builder, Player props, In play | Football, Ice hockey, Horse racing, Tennis, Golf, UFC |
| Live streaming | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Cash out | Yes | Yes |
| Sportsbook type | Bookmaker | Bookmaker |
Poker, bingo and lottery
| Fact | 888 | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Poker, Bingo | Poker, Bingo, LotteryCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | 888 | Svenska Spel | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagering requirement | 30above the median | Not confirmed | 22.5 |
| Games | Not confirmed | 2,000at the median | 2,000 |
| Bonus match | 100%at the median | Not confirmed | 100% |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | 48 hourshighest quarter | 0 hoursbelow the median | 1 hour |
Median across 206 listed gambling operators.
Pros and cons
888
Pros
- A welcome bonus of 100% up to 500 EUR + 100 Free Spins on welcome bonus offer, with wagering on the bonus at 30
- Regulated by the Gambling Commission, the Malta Gaming Authority and the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner
- Casino, live dealer tables, sports, poker and bingo sit on one account
Cons
- The wagering requirement of 30 applies to the bonus, so the bonus is slow to clear
- Support runs on help centre only, with no live chat or phone line listed
- Wagering of 30 times the bonus is above the bonus wagering most sites use
Svenska Spel
Pros
- The welcome offer is 100 SEK welcome bonus, no wagering, so there is no wagering requirement to clear before funds can be taken out.
- Withdrawals are Almost instantly via Swish; 1-2 bank days to bank account, and the same mobile and bank rails used to fund the account handle payouts (Swish, Bank card and Bank transfer).
- Licensed by Spelinspektionen under Kommersiellt online 710308406, with identity checks required on the account (required).
Cons
- The SEK 25 minimum deposit ranks 16 of 89 brands on the site, so small stakes cost more to place here than at a lower-threshold bookmaker.
- Funding runs through Swish, Bank card and Bank transfer only, with no cryptocurrency route among them.
- Customer service runs on phone, chat and email, and phone support sits below email, chat and help centre for availability across the sites compared (37.9%).
Who each suits
888
Who it suits
- Adults who want casino, live dealer tables and a sportsbook under one account
- Players who value a brand regulated in the UK, Malta and Gibraltar
- Betting-app users who want a mobile app for play away from desktop
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants live chat or phone support, since support runs on help centre only
- Players who want a bonus that clears quickly, given wagering of 30 on the bonus
- Funzpoints players looking for a sweepstakes offer of 100% up to $20 US rather than a cash deposit bonus
Svenska Spel
Who it suits
- Swedish adults who want sports, casino and lottery products under a single licence from Spelinspektionen.
- Players who place priority on payout speed, since withdrawals run Almost instantly via Swish; 1-2 bank days to bank account.
- Readers who want live dealer tables and live streaming alongside a sportsbook rather than on a separate site.
Who should look elsewhere
- Bettors after a lower entry point, because the SEK 25 minimum deposit ranks 16 of 89 brands on the site and a thinner bankroll suits a lower-threshold bookmaker.
- Anyone seeking a licence outside Sweden, since totalbet is regulated by Minister Finansów RP (Ministry of Finance of Poland) and Synot Tip SK by Urad pre regulaciu hazardnych hier (URHH), so a different market is the case for those brands.
- Exchange and daily fantasy bettors, because betting here runs through a bookmaker account (bookmaker) and no exchange product sits behind that model.
Current offers
888
Current offer
Bonus
100% up to €500 + 100 Free Spins: 100% up to 500 EUR
Min €10 deposit, claim in 48 hrs, wager Bonus x30
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Svenska Spel
Current offer
Free bet
Välkomsterbjudande: 100 kr att spela för: 100 SEK
New online customers 4 Sep 2026 to 4 Jan 2027; min 25 SEK deposit, bet at least 1 SEK; credited within 7 days, no wagering
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | 888 | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Yes | No |
| Malta | Yes | No |
| Sweden | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
888
What welcome bonus does 888 offer new players?+
New players get 100% up to 500 EUR + 100 Free Spins on a welcome bonus basis. The offer covers 100% of the first deposit up to €500, and the bonus carries a wagering requirement of 30, calculated on the bonus.
Which regulators licence 888?+
888 is licensed by the Gambling Commission under 39028, by the Malta Gaming Authority under MGA/CRP/121/2006-09 and by the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner under 112. The UK operator is 888 UK Limited.
Svenska Spel
Does the welcome offer come with wagering conditions?+
The terms are set out as 100 SEK welcome bonus, no wagering, so nothing has to be wagered before a withdrawal. free bet shows a free bet as the bonus type, SEK 100 is the headline value, and welcome bonus records a welcome bonus as the offer model. Bonus terms change between campaigns, so read the current terms before staking any bonus funds.
What is the minimum deposit?+
The minimum deposit is SEK 25, and on the site that measure ranks 16 of 89 brands, so entry sits in the higher band. Minimum deposits vary widely across operators, which is why the ranking matters more than the headline figure when comparing small-stake play.
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