Updated September 29, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team
Fun88 vs Sportingbet
Fun88
Sportingbet
Higher score in this comparison
Where Fun88 and Sportingbet differ
| Compare | Fun88ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | SportingbetReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | Government of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros, Government of Montenegro (E Gambling Montenegro d.o.o.) | Gambling Commission of Great Britain, Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner, UK Gambling Commission |
| Minimum deposit | THB 100 | €1 |
| Withdrawal time | 10 minutes (India UPI, e-wallet, crypto) | up to 24 hours (Aircash) |
| Payment methods | Bank transfer, QR pay, UPI, Net banking, STICPAY, MoMo, ZaloPay, Viettel Pay, USDT, Bitcoin, Credit/debit card, SPEI, OXXO Pay, Webpay, MACH, Scratch card, ATM cash card | Aircash Pay, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Pay by Bank, PIX, Cards, Interac e transfer, Luxon, Instant bank transfer, Eps, Bank transfer, Instadebit, Maestro, Mastercard, Neteller, PayPal, Paysafecard, Skrill, Skrill 1 Tap, Sofort Banking, Trustly, Visa |
| Responsible gambling tools | Self exclusion | Deposit limits, Cool off, Self exclusionCovers more |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | 0.17 hoursLower | 24 hours |
| Welcome offer | 150% match on first deposit | Not confirmed |
| Sports markets | Football, Cricket, Basketball, Tennis, Badminton, Table tennis, Baseball, Volleyball, Ice hockey, Esports | Not confirmed |
| Live streaming | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Cash out | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Restricted countries | Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Denmark, France, Georgia, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, Yemen, United Kingdom, Ireland, Laos, United States, South Korea, North Korea | Not confirmed |
| Bonus match | 150% | Not confirmed |
| Bonus types | Free bet | Not confirmed |
Same on both: ID checks (Required), Sportsbook type (Bookmaker).
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Key differences
- Sportingbet scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.4.
- Regulators: only Fun88 offers Government of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros, Government of Montenegro (E Gambling Montenegro d.o.o.).
- Regulators: only Sportingbet offers Gambling Commission of Great Britain, Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner, UK Gambling Commission.
- Responsible gambling tools: only Sportingbet offers Deposit limits, Cool off.
- Founded is lower at Sportingbet: 1997 vs 2008.
- Sportingbet is available in 1 more country.
- Payment methods: only Fun88 offers QR pay, UPI, Net banking.
- Payment methods: only Sportingbet offers Aircash Pay, Google Pay, Apple Pay.
- Withdrawal time (hours) is lower at Fun88: 0.17 hours vs 24 hours.
- Support channels: only Sportingbet offers Phone.
Our verdict on each
Fun88
Fun88 suits adults who want sports and casino play on a single account, with a 150% match on first deposit welcome offer and a THB 100 minimum deposit. Payouts can clear in 10 minutes (India UPI, e-wallet, crypto). Licences come from the Anjouan and Montenegro governments.
Sportingbet
Sportingbet suits adults who want a small entry stake, live prices and a bookmaker regulated on both sides of the Channel. The minimum deposit is €1, and cash out and live streaming are both part of the standard package for its bookmaker accounts.
Score breakdown
| Area | Fun88 | Sportingbet |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Fast payouts and crypto support help, but a THB 100 entry sits above the site median of €8.77. | 9.8HigherA €1 minimum deposit and a up to 24 hours (Aircash) payout window keep the cost of opening and testing an account low. |
| Offer | 9.5Higher150% match on first deposit on the opening deposit is solid, though the listed bonus types are limited to free bet. | 9.3 |
| Trust | 9.1 | 9.5Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | Fun88 | Sportingbet |
|---|---|---|
| Betting sites and sportsbooks | 19 of 644 | 15 of 644 |
| Online casinos | 33 of 732 | 29 of 732 |
| Betting apps | 11 of 213 | 9 of 213 |
Choosing between them
Pick Fun88 if withdrawal time (hours) matter most.
Pick Sportingbet if trust and responsible gambling tools matter most.
Also worth a look
SportyBet has withdrawal time (hours) at 0 hours, against 0.17 hours for Fun88 and 24 hours for Sportingbet.
SportyBet reviewWhat we checked
Fun88
- global.fun88.com: 14 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fun88.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Sportingbet
- help.sportingbet.com: 13 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- gamblingcommission.gov.uk: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Fun88 | Sportingbet |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Fast payouts, On chain, Mobile appCovers more | Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Welcome bonus | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Kamchiya Technology Limited | LC International Limited |
| Headquarters | Seychelles | Gibraltar |
| Founded | 2008 | 1997Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Chat, Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Casinos
| Fact | Fun88 | Sportingbet |
|---|---|---|
| Game providers | Microgaming, Playtech, Evolution Gaming, Ezugi, Spribe | Not confirmed |
| Live dealer games | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Game types | Slots, Live, Table, Blackjack, Roulette, Crash | Not confirmed |
Poker, bingo and lottery
| Fact | Fun88 | Sportingbet |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Poker, Lottery | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Fun88 | Sportingbet | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus match | 150%above the median | Not confirmed | 100% |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | 0.17 hoursbelow the median | 24 hoursabove the median | 1 hour |
Median across 165 listed gambling operators.
Pros and cons
Fun88
Pros
- Withdrawals can clear in 10 minutes (India UPI, e-wallet, crypto) on India UPI, e-wallet and crypto routes.
- The welcome offer is 150% match on first deposit, with a THB 100 minimum deposit.
- A mobile app and on-chain payments sit in the fast payouts, on chain and mobile app list.
Cons
- Identity checks are required before withdrawals, on the required policy.
- The responsible gambling tools listed are self exclusion only.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only.
Sportingbet
Pros
- A minimum deposit of €1 keeps the opening stake low for a first account.
- The terms name Gambling Commission of Great Britain, Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner and UK Gambling Commission, so the operator answers to a regulator in Gibraltar and in Great Britain.
- Cash out and live streaming are both available, two features most in-play bettors look for first.
Cons
- Verification is required, so documents are needed before the first deposit rather than after a payment question.
- The published payout window, up to 24 hours (Aircash), is tied to one named method, so other rails can run longer.
- Responsible gambling settings cover deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion only, with no session reminder listed.
Who each suits
Fun88
Who it suits
- Adults who want sports and casino on a single account, with slots, live and table to pick from.
- Crypto users, since on-chain payments sit in the fast payouts, on chain and mobile app list.
- Readers who want a self-exclusion option, since self exclusion is listed.
Who should look elsewhere
- totalbet, which is licensed by Minister Finansów RP (Ministry of Finance of Poland) and suits readers who want a ministry on the licence.
- Synot Tip SK, which is regulated by Urad pre regulaciu hazardnych hier (URHH) for players who want a national authority.
Sportingbet
Who it suits
- Adults opening a first sportsbook account who want a small starting deposit instead of a large opening balance.
- In-play bettors who want live streaming and cash out inside the same product.
- Readers who put licence checks first and want a named Great Britain licence alongside a Gibraltar permit.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a Polish operator instead: totalbet is licensed by the Minister Finansów RP (Ministry of Finance of Poland).
- Players who prefer a Slovakian regulator: Synot Tip SK lists the Urad pre regulaciu hazardnych hier (URHH), a different framework from the one here.
Current offers
Fun88
Current offer
Bonus
Welcome bonus on first deposit: up to 150% match
Register, complete KYC, select the promotion on the deposit page; applies to sportsbook and casino
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free bet
Free bets for sports events
Claim from the Promotions section; bonus winnings subject to wagering requirements
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Cashback on losses
Ongoing promotion claimed from the Promotions section
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Sportingbet
Current offer
Bonus
Multipla+: 5% to 40% bonus on winnings
3+ selection multiple, min odds 1.25, cash only, max bonus R$5,000 per bet, 3x bonus wagering at min odds 1.50, Sportingbet Brasil
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Fun88 | Sportingbet |
|---|---|---|
| Comoros | Yes | No |
| Gibraltar | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Fun88
What welcome bonus does Fun88 give new players?+
The welcome offer is 150% match on first deposit, a deposit match, and the bonus types listed are free bet. The model is a welcome bonus, so the reward grows with the size of the opening deposit rather than arriving as a free stake.
How much is the minimum deposit at Fun88?+
The minimum deposit is THB 100, which sits above the site median of €8.77. On this measure Fun88 ranks 17 of 89 brands compared, so the entry point is higher than most of the field.
Sportingbet
What is the minimum deposit at Sportingbet?+
The minimum deposit is €1. It is a low opening bar, so a first account can be funded with a small stake and a small balance. That suits adults who want to size a sportsbook around a modest sum rather than commit a large amount on day one.
Which payment methods does Sportingbet accept?+
The method list runs to Aircash Pay, Google Pay and Apple Pay. Cards, mobile wallets and instant bank routes such as Pay by Bank and Trustly sit next to the familiar e-money names, so a card, a wallet and a bank transfer are all available in one account.
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