Updated September 29, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team
Fairplay vs Novig
Fairplay
Higher score in this comparison
Novig
Where Fairplay and Novig differ
| Compare | FairplayReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | NovigReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome offer | 300% match up to INR 50,000 | Get $25 Trade Credits on $10+ first deposit |
| Regulators | Curacao (gaming licence), UK Gambling Commission | Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), designated contract market |
| Minimum deposit | ₹100 to ₹500 | $10 |
| Payment methods | UPI, Net banking/IMPS, Debit/credit cards, E wallets, Cryptocurrency | Bank transfer, Debit Card, Venmo |
| Sports markets | Cricket, Football, Tennis, Kabaddi | Professional Football, College Football, Professional Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, College Basketball, Professional Hockey, Golf, Tennis, MMA |
| Maximum bonus | ₹50,000 | $25 |
| Sportsbook type | Bookmaker, ExchangeCovers more | Exchange |
| Withdrawal time | 30 min to 2 hrs (UPI) | Not confirmed |
| Wagering requirement | 30 | Not confirmed |
| Live streaming | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Cash out | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Responsible gambling tools | Deposit limits, Cool off, Self exclusion | Not confirmed |
| Restricted countries | India | Not confirmed |
| Wagering applies to | Bonus | Not confirmed |
| Bonus match | 300% | Not confirmed |
| Bonus types | No deposit, Free bet | Not confirmed |
Same on both: ID checks (Required).
We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings. Partners with a live offer in your country come first, then every other brand by score.
Key differences
- Fairplay scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.8.
- Regulators: only Fairplay offers Curacao (gaming licence), UK Gambling Commission.
- Regulators: only Novig offers Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), designated contract market.
- Fairplay is licensed in 1 more country.
- Fairplay is available in 1 more country.
- Payment methods: only Fairplay offers UPI, Net banking/IMPS, Debit/credit cards.
- Payment methods: only Novig offers Bank transfer, Debit Card, Venmo.
- Sports markets: only Fairplay offers Cricket, Football, Kabaddi.
- Sports markets: only Novig offers Professional Football, College Football, Professional Baseball.
- Support channels: only Fairplay offers Chat, Email.
Our verdict on each
Fairplay
Fairplay pairs a large welcome offer with fast UPI withdrawals and dual UK and Curacao regulation, which suits Indian bettors who want cricket and kabaddi markets alongside a casino floor. The trade-off is a 30 wagering requirement on the bonus and a INR 100 to INR 500 entry deposit.
Novig
Novig suits adults who want to back and lay US sports on a peer-to-peer contract exchange rather than a fixed-odds book. Its minimum deposit of $10 sits above the €8.77 site median, and it is closed to accounts in NV, AZ and MI.
Score breakdown
| Area | Fairplay | Novig |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherDeposits start at INR 100 to INR 500 with UPI, Net banking/IMPS and Debit/credit cards and withdrawals running 30 min to 2 hrs (UPI). | 8.7Taker fees vary by market, maker fees are free and pre-game straights carry no fee; the minimum deposit sits above the €8.77. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherWelcome offer of 300% match up to INR 50,000 with wagering of 30 counted on the bonus alone. | 8.8 |
| Trust | 9.0Higher | 8.9 |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Fairplay | Novig |
|---|---|---|
| Betting sites and sportsbooks | 103 of 644 | 246 of 644 |
| Betting exchanges | 2 of 11 | 8 of 11 |
| Betting apps | 56 of 213 | 143 of 213 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Fairplay | Novig |
|---|---|---|
| Curacao | Curacao (gaming licence) 365/JAZ | Not confirmed |
| United Kingdom | UK Gambling Commission 058718-R-334845-009 | Not confirmed |
| United States | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for Fairplay: 2. Additional countries for Novig: 1.
Where these facts come from
Fairplay
- fairplayx.in: 20 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- gamblingcommission.gov.uk: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Novig
- support.novig.us: 11 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- novig.us: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Fairplay | Novig |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Fast payouts, On chain, Mobile appCovers more | Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Welcome bonus | Welcome bonus |
| Legal entity | Fairplay Exchange Limited | Ludlow Exchange, LLC |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Founded | 2017 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Email | Help centre, Community |
Casinos
| Fact | Fairplay | Novig |
|---|---|---|
| Game providers | Evolution, Microgaming, Ezugi, NetEnt, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Red Tiger, BGaming, ISoftBet, Booongo, Spribe, JILI | Not confirmed |
| Live dealer games | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Game types | Slots, Live, Table, Blackjack, Roulette, Crash | Not confirmed |
Prediction markets
| Fact | Fairplay | Novig |
|---|---|---|
| Fee model | Not confirmed | Peer-to-peer contract exchange, CFTC-regulated; taker-only fee = coefficient x price x (1 - price) x contracts (0.03 live, 0.06 futures, 0.10 parlay), maker fee $0 and no fee on pre-game straights |
| States | Not confirmed | NV, AZ, MI |
| Market types | Not confirmed | Sports |
Sweepstakes casinos
| Fact | Fairplay | Novig |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted states | Not confirmed | NV, AZ, MI |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Fairplay | Novig | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagering requirement | 30above the median | Not confirmed | 15 |
| Bonus match | 300%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 100% |
Median across 160 listed gambling operators.
Pros and cons
Fairplay
Pros
- Welcome offer of 300% match up to INR 50,000 with wagering of 30 counted on the bonus alone (bonus).
- Holds a UK Gambling Commission licence (058718-R-334845-009) alongside the Curacao gaming licence (365/JAZ).
- Withdrawals run 30 min to 2 hrs (UPI) on UPI, and fast payouts sit in the listed features (fast payouts, on chain and mobile app).
Cons
- Support runs on chat and email, and phone is the rarest channel in the wider comparison at 37.9%.
- The minimum deposit of INR 100 to INR 500 ranks 6 among the 89 brands compared on that measure.
- The KYC policy is required, so paperwork comes before the first bet.
Novig
Pros
- Regulated as a designated contract market by Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), designated contract market, so the venue is a federal market rather than a private sportsbook.
- Cash out is available, and mobile app covers a mobile app for placing orders on the move.
- Taker fees scale with price and stake, maker fees cost nothing and pre-game straights carry no fee.
Cons
- NV, AZ and MI are blocked, so an account in those states cannot be opened.
- The exchange model fills Professional Football, College Football and Professional Baseball only for members who want to lay, unlike a fixed-odds book.
- Support runs on help centre and community, so a query about a fill goes through a help centre or community rather than a person.
Who each suits
Fairplay
Who it suits
- Bettors in India who follow cricket, football, tennis and kabaddi and want bookmaker and exchange prices in one account.
- Players who want a large match offer and can clear a 30 wagering requirement on the bonus.
- Anyone prioritising quick UPI withdrawals, since withdrawals run 30 min to 2 hrs (UPI).
Who should look elsewhere
- totalbet, whose listed regulator is Minister Finansów RP (Ministry of Finance of Poland), for readers who want a licence from that regulator rather than the UK Gambling Commission.
- Synot Tip SK, whose listed regulator is Urad pre regulaciu hazardnych hier (URHH), for readers who prefer that regulator to the UK Gambling Commission.
Novig
Who it suits
- Adults who already understand backing and laying and want to set their own prices on Professional Football, College Football and Professional Baseball
- US bettors who prefer a federal designated contract market to a state sportsbook
- Anyone comparing exchange fees against a fixed-odds margin
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers in NV, AZ and MI, who cannot hold an account
- Adults who want a guaranteed fixed price on a selection, since a exchange fills depend on members setting the price
- Readers who want a totalbet, Betclic PL or Synot Tip SK welcome offer rather than trade credits
Current offers
Fairplay
Current offer
Bonus
Welcome bonus up to 300%: 300% up to INR 50,000
tiered, 25x-30x bonus turnover, 30 days, KYC required
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Casino welcome match: 100% match
min deposit INR 500, 35x bonus, 14 days, game weighting applies
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Weekly balance interest: 5% on average wallet balance
min INR 1,000 average balance, 0x, credited Mondays, max 2 withdrawals/week
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
IPL loss kickback: 15% cashback on net loss
min INR 1,000 cumulative loss, 30x turnover, weekly, active IPL wagers
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Weekly reload: 25% deposit match
min deposit INR 1,000, 25x bonus, 7 days
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Novig
Current offer
Bonus
New Member Deposit Program: $25 in Trade Credits on $10+ deposit
21+, one per user, void where prohibited; first deposit $10+; 5x $5 credits expiring 30 days; no playthrough
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Fairplay | Novig |
|---|---|---|
| Curacao | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Fairplay
What welcome offer does Fairplay give, and what are the wagering terms?+
New players are offered 300% match up to INR 50,000 under a welcome bonus model, and the wagering requirement is 30. That requirement is set on the bonus (bonus), so the turnover comes from the bonus side of the balance rather than a deposit and bonus combined. The listed bonus types, no deposit and free bet, also cover a no-deposit offer and free bets, so the promotion is not limited to a cash match.
What is the minimum deposit at Fairplay?+
The minimum deposit is INR 100 to INR 500, the range a first transfer has to sit inside. That entry point ranks 6 among the 89 brands compared on the same measure, so it is not the lowest threshold in the set. If you plan a small first deposit, check that range before funding an account.
Novig
What is Novig and how is it different from a sportsbook?+
Novig operates as a exchange, where members back and lay against each other instead of betting against a bookmaker. Prices come from members, so a market can be hard to fill when interest is thin. Its market list is sports, meaning sport only with no politics or crypto trading.
Which regulator licenses Novig?+
Novig holds Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), designated contract market. That is a federal commodities framework for futures contracts, not a state gambling commission, so the customer relationship is with a designated contract market. Disputes are handled under that framework rather than through a state gambling regulator.
Other options to compare
Other matchups
Fairplay
Novig