Updated September 29, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team
Bwin ES vs paf
Bwin ES
paf
Higher score in this comparison
Where Bwin ES and paf differ
| Compare | Bwin ESReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | pafReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome offer | 100 EUR safe bet (sports); 100% to 100 EUR (casino) | 10 super spins (casino) or 2 x 5 EUR free bet (betting) |
| Regulators | DGOJ, UK Gambling Commission | Aland Islands provincial government (Landstinget) |
| Minimum deposit | €1Lower | €10 |
| Withdrawal time | Instant to 5 business days | Real time to bank account |
| Payment methods | Aircash Pay, Bizum, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Bank transfer, Maestro, Mastercard, PayPal, Paysafecard, PromoCode, Visa | Nordea, Osuuspankki, Danske Bank, Alandsbanken, S Bank, Aktia, Saastopankki, POP Pankki, Oma Saastopankki, Siirto, MobilePay, Apple Pay, Zimpler, Skrill, Revolut |
| Sports markets | Football, Tennis, Basketball, Motorsport | Ice Hockey, Football, Tennis, Basketball, Esports, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Formula 1, Cricket, UFC/MMA, Winter Sports, American Football, Motorsports, Baseball, Chess, Handball, Pesapallo, Boxing, Darts, Golf |
| Responsible gambling tools | Deposit limits | Deposit limits, Cool off, Self exclusionCovers more |
| Wagering requirement | Not confirmed | 0 |
| Live streaming | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Cash out | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Restricted countries | Not confirmed | United States, Russia, Turkey |
| Bonus match | 100% | Not confirmed |
| Maximum bonus | €200 | Not confirmed |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | 0 hours | Not confirmed |
Same on both: ID checks (Required), Sportsbook type (Bookmaker), Bonus types (Free bet).
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Key differences
- paf scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Regulators: only Bwin ES offers DGOJ, UK Gambling Commission.
- Regulators: only paf offers Aland Islands provincial government (Landstinget).
- Responsible gambling tools: only paf offers Cool off, Self exclusion.
- Founded is lower at paf: 1966 vs 1997.
- Bwin ES is licensed in 1 more country.
- Bwin ES is available in 1 more country.
- Payment methods: only Bwin ES offers Aircash Pay, Bizum, Google Pay.
- Payment methods: only paf offers Nordea, Osuuspankki, Danske Bank.
- Sports markets: only Bwin ES offers Motorsport.
Our verdict on each
Bwin ES
Bwin ES suits adults who want a bookmaker with live streaming, cash out and a low entry point, licensed by the DGOJ and the UK Gambling Commission. Its overall score is 7.3, and the strengths sit in usability and payments rather than bonus size.
paf
Paf suits Nordic and Finnish players who want a low-stakes, quick cash out casino and sportsbook run by a long-standing public operator. The €10 minimum deposit and a 0 wagering requirement on the welcome offer keep costs low, and withdrawals are real time to a bank account.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bwin ES | paf |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8HigherMinimum deposit of €1 sits below the site median of €8.77 and under the lower quartile of €4.38. | 9.5A €10 minimum deposit sits close to the site median of €8.77, and the offer carries a 0 wagering requirement. |
| Offer | 9.1Welcome offer of 100 EUR safe bet (sports); 100% to 100 EUR (casino) runs alongside a free bet worth €200 and a 100% match. | 9.6Higher |
| Trust | 9.1 | 9.1 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Bwin ES | paf |
|---|---|---|
| Aland Islands | Not confirmed | |
| Spain | Not confirmed | |
| United Kingdom | UK Gambling Commission 054743-R-330863-014 | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for Bwin ES: 2. Additional countries for paf: 1.
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Synot Tip SK reviewWhere these facts come from
Bwin ES
- casasdeapuestas.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- help.bwin.es: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- es.wikipedia.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- bwinpartypartners.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- gamblingcommission.gov.uk: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
paf
- paf.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- support.paf.fi: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- aboutpaf.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Bwin ES | paf |
|---|---|---|
| Betting sites and sportsbooks | 28 of 644 | 21 of 644 |
| Online casinos | 43 of 732 | 35 of 732 |
| Poker sites | 16 of 225 | 11 of 225 |
| Bingo sites | 9 of 78 | 5 of 78 |
| Betting apps | 17 of 213 | 13 of 213 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bwin ES | paf |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app | Fast payouts, Mobile appCovers more |
| Pricing model | Welcome bonus | Welcome bonus |
| Legal entity | LC International Limited | Alands Penningautomatforening (Paf) |
| Headquarters | Austria | Aland Islands |
| Founded | 1997 | 1966Lower |
| Support channels | Help centre, Chat | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Casinos
| Fact | Bwin ES | paf |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Not confirmed | 8,780 |
| Game providers | Not confirmed | Pragmatic Play, NetEnt, Play'n GO, Red Tiger, Yggdrasil, Playtech, Evolution, Relax Gaming, ELK, Nolimit City, Hacksaw Gaming, Thunderkick, Big Time Gaming, Betsoft Gaming, Gameburger Studios, Kalamba, Octoplay, Paf |
| Live dealer games | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Game types | Not confirmed | Slots, Live, Table, Roulette |
Poker, bingo and lottery
| Fact | Bwin ES | paf |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Poker, Bingo | Poker, Bingo, LotteryCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bwin ES | paf | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | €1lowest quarter | €10at the median | €10 |
| Wagering requirement | Not confirmed | 0lowest quarter | 15 |
| Bonus match | 100%at the median | Not confirmed | 100% |
| Maximum bonus | €200below the median | Not confirmed | €250 |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | 0 hoursbelow the median | Not confirmed | 1 hour |
Median across 165 listed gambling operators.
Pros and cons
Bwin ES
Pros
- Minimum deposit of €1 sits below the site median of €8.77, so a small stake opens the account.
- Regulators listed are DGOJ and UK Gambling Commission, and the UK licence number 054743-R-330863-014 can be checked in a public register.
- Withdrawal time runs Instant to 5 business days, so some payouts clear without delay.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre and chat only, so there is no listed phone or email channel for urgent questions.
- Identity verification is required, required, which adds a step before you can place a bet.
- Listed sports coverage is football, tennis and basketball, a core set of leagues rather than a full global list.
paf
Pros
- No wagering requirement on the welcome offer (0), which is lighter than most bonus offers in this group
- Withdrawals are real time to a bank account (Real time to bank account), and fast payouts are a listed feature (fast payouts and mobile app)
- Low entry point of €10 against a site median of €8.77
Cons
- Identity checks are required (required), so sign-up involves documentation before a first withdrawal
- The licence is held by a single provincial authority in the Aland Islands (Aland Islands provincial government (Landstinget)), not by a multi-jurisdiction regulator
- Sports betting runs as a bookmaker model (bookmaker) rather than an exchange, so no peer-to-peer markets
Who each suits
Bwin ES
Who it suits
- Bettors who want two regulators behind one account, DGOJ and UK Gambling Commission, instead of a single domestic authority such as Minister Finansów RP (Ministry of Finance of Poland).
- Poker and bingo players who want everything under one balance, with poker and bingo sitting alongside the sportsbook.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for players who want one domestic regulator only, such as Minister Finansów RP (Ministry of Finance of Poland) or Urad pre regulaciu hazardnych hier (URHH), when a two-market brand adds checks to weigh.
- Not for anyone who needs help by phone, because support runs on help centre and chat only.
paf
Who it suits
- Adults in Finland and the Nordic region paying with local banks or MobilePay (Nordea, Osuuspankki and Danske Bank)
- Casino players who want spins without clearing a wagering condition (0)
- Bettors who want a single account covering casino, sportsbook, poker, bingo and lottery (poker, bingo and lottery)
Who should look elsewhere
- Players outside the Aland Islands, Russia or Turkey, where access is restricted (US, RU and TR)
- Anyone who wants a site with no identity checks (required)
- Crypto-first players, since the payment list is bank and wallet based (Nordea, Osuuspankki and Danske Bank)
Current offers
Bwin ES
Current offer
Bonus
Bwin bono apuestas - Apuesta Segura: 100 EUR safe bet + 50 EUR on 2nd and 3rd deposit
Min deposit 5 EUR; first sports bet min 1 EUR at odds 1.50+; promo code and excluded payment methods in T&C
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Bwin bono casino - hasta 200 EUR: 100% up to 100 EUR, 50 free spins
Freebets subject to 50 EUR min deposit; 2nd and 3rd deposit up to 50 EUR casino bonus or safe bet
Source, checked September 26, 2026
paf
Current offer
Free bet
Welcome bonus: 10 Super Spins (casino) or 2 x 5 EUR Free Bet (betting): 10 super spins / 2 x 5 EUR
Wager free; choose one offer on registration
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
20 Free Spins: 20 free spins (0.20 EUR/spin)
Play 30 EUR
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
3 Bingo Tickets: 3 tickets (2 EUR/ticket)
Play 30 EUR
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
30 Bingo Tickets: 30 tickets (0.10 EUR/ticket)
Play 20 EUR
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
2,000 Free Spins to share: 2,000 free spins
New casino tournament every day
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Bwin ES | paf |
|---|---|---|
| Aland Islands | No | Yes |
| Spain | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Bwin ES
What welcome offer does Bwin ES give new players?+
The sportsbook offer is set out as 100 EUR safe bet (sports); 100% to 100 EUR (casino), and the bonus type is listed as a free bet, free bet. The headline figure for the sports side runs to €200 on a matched deposit, with the match set at 100%. Read the terms attached to the free bet, because a stake returned as credit is not withdrawable cash, and the offer applies to a qualifying deposit.
Who regulates Bwin ES?+
The authorities listed for Bwin ES are DGOJ and UK Gambling Commission. The Spanish DGOJ covers the Spanish market, and the UK Gambling Commission covers the British one, where the operator holds licence 054743-R-330863-014. That licence number can be checked in the Gambling Commission's public register, which is the quickest way to confirm an operator's status before you deposit.
paf
What is the minimum deposit at Paf?+
The minimum deposit is €10, which sits close to the site median of €8.77 and below the upper quartile of €11.62. That makes it one of the more accessible entry points among casinos. Banking options start with the regional banks and MobilePay in Nordea, Osuuspankki and Danske Bank.
Does the Paf welcome bonus have wagering requirements?+
No. The wagering requirement is 0, so there is no turnover target to clear before taking bonus winnings out. The offer itself is 10 super spins (casino) or 2 x 5 EUR free bet (betting), covering spins for the casino and a free-bet element for the sportsbook. Individual spins and bets can still carry their own stake-return rules.
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