Updated September 29, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team
Betfair vs Svenska Spel
Betfair
Svenska Spel
Higher score in this comparison
Where Betfair and Svenska Spel differ
| Compare | BetfairReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Svenska SpelReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome offer | Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30 | 100 SEK welcome bonus, no wagering |
| Regulators | UK Gambling Commission, State Gambling Commission of Bulgaria | Spelinspektionen |
| Responsible gambling tools | Deposit limits, Cool off, Self exclusion, Reality checkCovers more | Deposit limits, Cool off, Self exclusion |
| Sportsbook type | Exchange, BookmakerCovers more | Bookmaker |
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | SEK 25 |
| Withdrawal time | Not confirmed | Almost instantly via Swish; 1-2 bank days to bank account |
| Payment methods | Not confirmed | Swish, Bank card, Bank transfer |
| Sports markets | Not confirmed | Football, Ice hockey, Horse racing, Tennis, Golf, UFC |
| Live streaming | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Restricted countries | United States, Canada, Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Japan, China, India, Russia, South Africa, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Singapore, Israel, Norway, Hungary, Afghanistan, Poland | Not confirmed |
| Maximum bonus | Not confirmed | SEK 100 |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | Not confirmed | 0 hours |
Same on both: Cash out (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 Betfair offers UK Gambling Commission, State Gambling Commission of Bulgaria.
- Regulators: only Svenska Spel offers Spelinspektionen.
- Responsible gambling tools: only Betfair offers Reality check.
- Founded is lower at Svenska Spel: 1897 vs 2000.
- Betfair is licensed in 1 more country.
- Betfair is available in 1 more country.
- Support channels: only Svenska Spel offers Phone, Email.
- Sportsbook type: only Betfair offers Exchange.
Our verdict on each
Betfair
Betfair suits adults who want a betting exchange and a bookmaker side by side, and it has run since 2000. Cash out is available on the sportsbook, poker and bingo sit in the same lobby, and new customers see the welcome offer Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30.
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 | Betfair | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.7A free bet worth SEK 100 carries no wagering requirement, and withdrawals run Almost instantly via Swish; 1-2 bank days to bank account. |
| Offer | 8.9 | 9.0Higher |
| Trust | 9.4Higher | 9.3 |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Betfair | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Betting sites and sportsbooks | 50 of 644 | 43 of 644 |
| Online casinos | 70 of 732 | 62 of 732 |
| Slot sites | 44 of 376 | 36 of 376 |
| Poker sites | 23 of 225 | 19 of 225 |
| Bingo sites | 15 of 78 | 12 of 78 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Betfair | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | Not confirmed | |
| Sweden | Not confirmed | Spelinspektionen Kommersiellt online 710308406 |
| United Kingdom | UK Gambling Commission 039561-R-319411-008 | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for Betfair: 2. Additional countries for Svenska Spel: 1.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Betfair | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app | Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Welcome bonus | Welcome bonus |
| Legal entity | PPB Games Limited | Svenska Spel Sport & Casino AB |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Sweden |
| Founded | 2000 | 1897Lower |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre | Phone, Chat, Email, Help centreCovers more |
Casinos
| Fact | Betfair | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Not confirmed | 2,000 |
| Live dealer games | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Game types | Slots, Live, Table | Slots, Live, Table, Blackjack, RouletteCovers more |
Poker, bingo and lottery
| Fact | Betfair | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Poker, Bingo | Poker, Bingo, LotteryCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Betfair | Svenska Spel | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withdrawal time (hours) | Not confirmed | 0 hoursbelow the median | 1 hour |
Median across 165 listed gambling operators.
Pros and cons
Betfair
Pros
- You can back and lay the same event, since the listed model is exchange and bookmaker.
- Cash out is available, so an open bet can be settled before the event finishes.
- The welcome offer is Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30, and the bonus sits on a free bet.
Cons
- Support runs on chat and help centre, so there is no phone or email route for questions.
- Identity verification is required, so you need documents on file before the account is fully usable.
- The site is closed to players in the United States, CA and DE, so it is not open in every market.
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
Betfair
Who it suits
- Adults who want to lay a bet instead of only backing one.
- Poker and bingo players who want those games alongside the sportsbook.
- Players who hold a position on an exchange and still want fixed-odds bets in the same account.
Who should look elsewhere
- Players in the United States, CA and DE, where a locally licensed brand such as totalbet, regulated by Minister Finansów RP (Ministry of Finance of Poland), fits more naturally.
- Readers who prefer one local regulator to check, and may find Synot Tip SK, regulated by Urad pre regulaciu hazardnych hier (URHH), easier to verify.
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
Betfair
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 | Betfair | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Sweden | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Betfair
What welcome offer does Betfair give new customers?+
The welcome offer is Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30, and it runs under a welcome bonus structure built on a free bet. Read the offer terms before depositing, because the free bet carries a qualifying period and stated conditions on anything won from it.
Who regulates Betfair?+
Betfair is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and State Gambling Commission of Bulgaria. In Great Britain the UK Gambling Commission licence number is 039561-R-319411-008, and the Bulgarian regulator covers the Bulgarian market. A named authority means you can check the register yourself.
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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