Updated September 28, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team
paf vs Sportingbet
paf
Sportingbet
Higher score in this comparison
Where paf and Sportingbet differ
| Compare | pafReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | SportingbetReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | Aland Islands provincial government (Landstinget) | Gambling Commission of Great Britain, Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner, UK Gambling Commission |
| Minimum deposit | €10 | €1Lower |
| Withdrawal time | Real time to bank account | up to 24 hours (Aircash) |
| Payment methods | Nordea, Osuuspankki, Danske Bank, Alandsbanken, S Bank, Aktia, Saastopankki, POP Pankki, Oma Saastopankki, Siirto, MobilePay, Apple Pay, Zimpler, Skrill, Revolut | 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 |
| Welcome offer | 10 super spins (casino) or 2 x 5 EUR free bet (betting) | Not confirmed |
| Wagering requirement | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Games | 8,780 | Not confirmed |
| Game providers | 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 | Not confirmed |
| Live dealer games | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Restricted countries | United States, Russia, Turkey | Not confirmed |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | Not confirmed | 24 hours |
| Game types | Slots, Live, Table, Roulette | Not confirmed |
| Bonus types | Free bet | Not confirmed |
Same on both: ID checks (Required), Responsible gambling tools (Deposit limits, Cool off, Self exclusion).
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Key differences
- Sportingbet scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.4.
- Regulators: only paf offers Aland Islands provincial government (Landstinget).
- Regulators: only Sportingbet offers Gambling Commission of Great Britain, Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner, UK Gambling Commission.
- Founded is lower at paf: 1966 vs 1997.
- Sportingbet is licensed in 1 more country.
- Sportingbet is available in 1 more country.
- Payment methods: only paf offers Nordea, Osuuspankki, Danske Bank.
- Payment methods: only Sportingbet offers Aircash Pay, Google Pay, Pay by Bank.
- Minimum deposit is lower at Sportingbet: €1 vs €10.
- Features: only paf offers Fast payouts.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | paf | Sportingbet |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5A €10 minimum deposit sits close to the site median of €8.77, and the offer carries a 0 wagering requirement. | 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 | 9.6Higher | 9.3 |
| Trust | 9.1 | 9.5Higher |
Availability and regulation
| Country | paf | Sportingbet |
|---|---|---|
| Aland Islands | Not confirmed | |
| Gibraltar | Not confirmed | Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner RGL 012 |
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed | UK Gambling Commission 054743-R-330863-014 |
Additional countries for paf: 1. Additional countries for Sportingbet: 2.
Sources behind this comparison
paf
- paf.com: 14 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- support.paf.fi: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- aboutpaf.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Sportingbet
- help.sportingbet.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- gamblingcommission.gov.uk: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | paf | Sportingbet |
|---|---|---|
| Betting sites and sportsbooks | 21 of 644 | 15 of 644 |
| Online casinos | 35 of 732 | 29 of 732 |
| Betting apps | 13 of 213 | 9 of 213 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | paf | Sportingbet |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Fast payouts, Mobile appCovers more | Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Welcome bonus | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Alands Penningautomatforening (Paf) | LC International Limited |
| Headquarters | Aland Islands | Gibraltar |
| Founded | 1966Lower | 1997 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Chat, Email, Phone, Help centre |
Sportsbooks
| Fact | paf | Sportingbet |
|---|---|---|
| Sports markets | 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 | Not confirmed |
| Live streaming | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Cash out | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Sportsbook type | Bookmaker | Bookmaker |
Poker, bingo and lottery
| Fact | paf | Sportingbet |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Poker, Bingo, Lottery | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | paf | Sportingbet | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | €10at the median | €1lowest quarter | €10 |
| Wagering requirement | 0lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 22.5 |
| Games | 8,780highest quarter | Not confirmed | 2,000 |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | Not confirmed | 24 hoursabove the median | 1 hour |
Median across 189 listed gambling operators.
Pros and cons
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
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
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)
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
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
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 | paf | Sportingbet |
|---|---|---|
| Aland Islands | Yes | No |
| Gibraltar | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
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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