Betway review

Updated September 28, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Betway suits adults who want one account covering a deep sportsbook, live casino and poker, regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority and the UK Gambling Commission. Fast payouts, a mobile app and virtual sports sit in fast payouts, mobile app and virtual sports, and the responsible gambling tools are deposit limits and self exclusion.

Key facts

Best for
A single account for a deep sportsbook, live casino and poker under dual regulation.
Welcome offer
100% match welcome bonus, Canada casino market↗
Regulators
Malta Gaming Authority, UK Gambling Commission↗
Payment methods
Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, PayPal, Trustly, Vyne, TrueLayer↗
Sports markets
American Football, Aussie Rules, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Darts, E-Leagues, Esports, Field Hockey, Football, Formula 1, Futsal, Gaelic Sports, Golf, Greyhounds, Handball, Hockey, Horse Racing, Motor Sport, Politics, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Snooker, Table Tennis, Tennis, UFC / Martial Arts, Volleyball, In-Play Virtuals↗
Responsible gambling tools
Deposit-limits, Self-exclusion↗
Sportsbook type
Bookmaker↗
Legal entity
Betway Limited↗
Headquarters
Malta↗
Founded
2006↗
Support channels
Chat, Help-centre↗
Features
Fast payouts, Mobile app, Virtual sports
Pricing model
Welcome bonus
Official website
betway.com

Casinos

Game providers
Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Playtech, Light & Wonder, Hacksaw Gaming, Blueprint, On Air Entertainment, Push Gaming, Inspired, ELK, Gaming Realms, NetEnt, Play'n GO↗
Live dealer games
Yes↗
Game types
Slots, Live, Table, Blackjack, Roulette, Crash↗

Poker, bingo and lottery

Products
Poker, Bingo↗

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 7 sources

Apps and profiles

Get the app
Google Play

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Oversight runs through Malta Gaming Authority and UK Gambling Commission, so the same brand is watched in Malta and in the UK.
  • Sporting coverage stretches to American Football, Aussie Rules and Badminton, including football, horse racing, esports and Gaelic sports.
  • The casino floor covers slots, live and table, and live dealer games are available.
  • Payments run through Visa, Visa Electron and Mastercard, with fast payouts, a mobile app and virtual sports all in fast payouts, mobile app and virtual sports.

Cons

  • Support runs on chat and help centre only, with no phone or email channel listed.
  • The responsible gambling set is limited to deposit limits and self exclusion, so deposit caps and self-exclusion are the tools on offer.
  • The bonus model is welcome bonus and the offer listed is 100% match welcome bonus, Canada casino market, so the headline deal is tied to the Canada casino market.
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Who it suits

  • Adults who want sports, casino and poker in the same account, with poker and bingo alongside the sportsbook.
  • Bettors who follow American Football, Aussie Rules and Badminton as far as greyhounds, snooker and badminton.
  • Players who place bets from a phone, since the mobile app appears in fast payouts, mobile app and virtual sports.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone who wants a Polish licence instead: Betclic PL is regulated by Ministry of Finance (Poland).
  • Anyone who needs a telephone or email helpline, since support runs on chat and help centre only.
  • Bettors after an exchange or a daily fantasy setup, because the sportsbook type is bookmaker.

Licence and safety

Betway operates under a Malta Gaming Authority licence, MGA/CRP/130/2006, and a UK Gambling Commission licence, 039372-R-319367-029, covering its UK facing operation. Malta Gaming Authority and UK Gambling Commission names both oversight bodies. Both regulators bring separate rulebooks on market conduct and player protection for customers in either territory.

The company behind it

The operator is Betway Limited, based in Malta and trading since 2006. Both licences, MGA/CRP/130/2006 and 039372-R-319367-029, sit with that same entity. Customer service runs on chat and help centre, so account questions are handled in chat or through written help pages, with no telephone desk listed.

How Betway compares

Where Betway is available

Available
Malta, United Kingdom
Licence in Malta
Malta Gaming Authority (MGA/CRP/130/2006), checked September 26, 2026
Licence in United Kingdom
UK Gambling Commission (039372-R-319367-029), checked September 26, 2026

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

Which regulators licence Betway?+

The brand lists Malta Gaming Authority and UK Gambling Commission, covering Malta and the UK. Its Malta Gaming Authority licence is MGA/CRP/130/2006 and its UK Gambling Commission licence is 039372-R-319367-029, so both territories sit under separate oversight bodies with separate rulebooks.

What welcome offer does Betway run?+

The offer listed is 100% match welcome bonus, Canada casino market, so the match is tied to the Canada casino market. The bonus model is welcome bonus, which is the structure the brand promotes. Read the terms for the market you hold an account in.

What can I bet on at Betway?+

The sportsbook covers American Football, Aussie Rules and Badminton, from football, tennis and cricket through to esports, snooker and greyhounds. It also runs poker and bingo under poker and bingo, alongside a mobile app listed in fast payouts, mobile app and virtual sports.

How does the casino side work?+

The lobby covers slots, live and table, and live dealer games are available in the live section. Games come from the studios listed in Games Global, Pragmatic Play and Playtech, which includes Playtech, NetEnt and Pragmatic Play among others.

Which payment methods does Betway accept?+

The brand lists Visa, Visa Electron and Mastercard for both deposits and withdrawals, so card, PayPal and bank transfer options are all offered. Fast payouts appear in fast payouts, mobile app and virtual sports as a headline feature of the sportsbook.

What responsible gambling tools are there?+

The tools listed are deposit limits and self exclusion, so you can set deposit limits and use self-exclusion. Both are set in the account area, and self-exclusion is the heavier of the two options for anyone who wants a break.

How do I reach customer support?+

Support runs on chat and help centre, which means live chat and a help centre. No phone or email channel is listed, so account questions are answered in chat or through the written help pages, and it helps to have your account details ready before opening a chat.

Who is behind Betway?+

The operating company is Betway Limited, headquartered in Malta and trading since 2006. Its Malta Gaming Authority licence is MGA/CRP/130/2006 and its UK Gambling Commission licence is 039372-R-319367-029, both held by that same entity.

Sources

  • gamblingcommission.gov.uk/downloads/business-licence-regi... checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Legal entity, Licences

    “Account Number=39372; Licence Account Name=Betway Limited”

  • authorisation.mga.org.mt/verification.aspx checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Regulators

  • betway.com checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Welcome offer

    “New customers get a taste of what's to come at Betway Casino with a very generous welcome bonus, which comes in the form of a 100% match bonus.”

  • betway.com/casino checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Game types, Live dealer games, Game providers

    “Slots / Live Casino / Blackjack / Roulette / Baccarat / Crash”

  • betway.com/g/en/sports checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Features, Responsible gambling tools, Sports markets, Sportsbook type, Support channels

    “aims to provide lightning-fast payouts ... with our Betway Sports app ... Virtual Sports”

  • betway.com/terms-and-conditions/en checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Headquarters, Pricing model, Payment methods

    “a Maltese registered company whose registered address is 9 Empire Stadium Street, Gzira”

  • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betway checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Founded, Products

    “Betway is a British gambling company founded in 2006”

Compiled from 8 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Minimum deposit, Withdrawal time.

Betway

Betway

A single account for a deep sportsbook, live casino and poker under dual regulation.

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