Updated September 28, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team
Bwin vs partypoker
Bwin
partypoker
Higher score in this comparison
Bwin vs partypoker: the differences
| Compare | BwinReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | partypokerReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | UK Gambling Commission, German online gaming and poker licensing authorities | Gambling Commission of Great Britain, Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner, UK Gambling Commission |
| Withdrawal time | Instant; up to 5 banking days | Up to 24 hours (Aircash Pay) |
| Payment methods | Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Maestro, Dankort, PayPal, Skrill, NETELLER, Trustly, Paysafecard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Eps, SOFORT Banking, Instant Banking, INSTADEBIT, Interac e transfer, Bank Transfer, Bank Wire Transfer, Luxon, EPAY, Pay by Bank, PromoCode | Aircash Pay, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Pay by Bank (TrueLayer), Cards, Interac e transfer, Luxon, Instant bank transfer, Eps, Bank Transfer, Maestro, MasterCard, NETELLER, PayPal, Paysafecard, PromoCode, Skrill, Skrill 1 Tap, Trustly, Visa |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | 0 hoursLower | 24 hours |
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | €1 |
| Products | Not confirmed | Poker, Bingo, Lottery |
| Responsible gambling tools | Not confirmed | Deposit limits, Cool off, Self exclusion |
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Key differences
- partypoker scores higher overall: 9.7 vs 9.4.
- Regulators: only Bwin offers German online gaming and poker licensing authorities.
- Regulators: only partypoker offers Gambling Commission of Great Britain, Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner.
- Payment methods: only Bwin offers AMEX, Dankort, SOFORT Banking.
- Payment methods: only partypoker offers Aircash Pay, Pay by Bank (TrueLayer), Cards.
- Withdrawal time (hours) is lower at Bwin: 0 hours vs 24 hours.
- Support channels: only partypoker offers Chat, Phone.
- Features: only partypoker offers Fast payouts, Virtual sports.
Our verdict on each
Bwin
Bwin is a long-standing bookmaker for adults who want a broad choice of payment methods and a mobile app: mobile app. It suits regular punters who can live without live chat, since support runs on help centre and email and payouts read Instant; up to 5 banking days.
partypoker
PartyPoker covers poker, bingo and lottery in one account, holds GB and Gibraltar licences, and takes deposits from €1 with Aircash Pay, Google Pay and Apple Pay on file. It suits players who want one lobby across three products and a low entry point; bonus terms are not its strength.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bwin | partypoker |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.9Deposits start at €1, a low entry point, and withdrawals run Up to 24 hours (Aircash Pay). |
| Offer | 9.5 | 9.6HigherThe poker, bingo and lottery page sets out no welcome offer or wagering requirement, so offer value cannot be scored from evidence. |
| Trust | 9.2 | 9.5Higher |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Bwin | partypoker |
|---|---|---|
| Poker sites | 9 of 225 | 3 of 225 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bwin | partypoker |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app | Fast payouts, Mobile app, Virtual sportsCovers more |
| Legal entity | LC International Limited | LC International Limited |
| Headquarters | Austria | Gibraltar |
| Founded | 1997 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre, Email | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Casinos
| Fact | Bwin | partypoker |
|---|---|---|
| ID checks | Required | Not confirmed |
| Restricted countries | Russia, United States | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bwin | partypoker | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | €1below the median | €5 |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | 0 hoursbelow the median | 24 hoursabove the median | 4 hours |
Median across 107 listed gambling operators.
Pros and cons
Bwin
Pros
- Withdrawal times read Instant; up to 5 banking days, so faster methods can clear straight away.
- Regulated by UK Gambling Commission and German online gaming and poker licensing authorities, so a named body is there to hold the operator to account.
- Operating since 1997, a long record in European betting.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre and email only, so there is no live chat.
- Not open to players in RU and US.
- Identity verification is required before play, so keep documents ready for a first withdrawal.
partypoker
Pros
- Poker, bingo and lottery sit under the same account, per poker, bingo and lottery
- A low entry point: deposits start at €1
- Regulated in GB by the Gambling Commission of Great Britain and the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner, with licence numbers 54743 and RGL 010
Cons
- No welcome offer terms are published on the poker, bingo and lottery page, so bonus value cannot be judged
- Responsible gambling tools cover deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion, with no reality check or session reminder listed
- The fast payout claim sits with one provider, since Up to 24 hours (Aircash Pay) covers Aircash Pay only
Who each suits
Bwin
Who it suits
- Adults who bet on sports regularly and want a mobile app alongside the desktop site.
- Players who want choice over how they pay and how fast they get paid.
- Bettors who are comfortable completing account verification before play.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs live chat or phone support, since the listed channels are help centre and email.
- Polish bettors who want a locally supervised bookmaker: totalbet holds Minister Finansów RP (Ministry of Finance of Poland).
- Slovak bettors, where Synot Tip SK is supervised by Urad pre regulaciu hazardnych hier (URHH).
partypoker
Who it suits
- Players who play poker, bingo and lottery in one place
- Adults who want a small starting deposit rather than a large first transfer
- Anyone who checks licence numbers before funding an account
Who should look elsewhere
- Bonus hunters: compare Chipstars Affiliates and Snai if a welcome offer decides your choice
- Players who need reality check or session reminder tools, since deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion does not list them
- Poker players who want a wider product mix than the single-site poker, bingo and lottery covers
Country by country
| Country | Bwin | partypoker |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Gibraltar | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Bwin
Is Bwin licensed?+
Yes. The UK Gambling Commission licence is 054743-R-330863-014, and the listed regulators are UK Gambling Commission and German online gaming and poker licensing authorities. UK players sit under the UK Gambling Commission, German players under the German online gaming and poker licensing authorities. You can check the licence against the public register before depositing.
How fast are withdrawals?+
Published withdrawal times read Instant; up to 5 banking days. That means e-wallet and card withdrawals can clear straight away, while bank transfer and bank wire payouts take longer. Which route applies depends on the method chosen when you request the withdrawal, so faster methods are worth picking.
partypoker
What products does PartyPoker run?+
The poker, bingo and lottery page lists poker, bingo and lottery under the same account, so one balance covers all three. The site also carries a mobile app and virtual sports per fast payouts, mobile app and virtual sports, which broadens play beyond card tables.
Who regulates PartyPoker?+
The site names Gambling Commission of Great Britain, Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner and UK Gambling Commission. The Gambling Commission of Great Britain licence is 54743 and the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner licence is RGL 010, giving dual oversight.
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