Entain's football-led European sportsbook & casino — strong in-play, locally licensed market by market
Visit bwin →Pros
- Part of FTSE-100 operator Entain — strong oversight and transparency
- Superb in-play sportsbook with live streaming and cash out, football-led
- Large casino (1,000+ games) with live dealer
- Highly rated iOS and Android apps
- Fast e-wallet withdrawals
Cons
- Welcome offer is market-specific and varies — no single global promotion
- No cryptocurrency payments
- Traditional (card/bank) withdrawals are slower than e-wallets
- Only available where it holds a local licence (Europe-focused)
Our verdict
bwin is a long-established European heavyweight: part of FTSE-100 operator Entain (alongside Ladbrokes and Coral) and licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, Malta and Gibraltar plus local European regulators. Its core strengths are a superb in-play sportsbook — football above all — and highly rated apps, backed by a 1,000+ game casino. Withdrawals are quick on e-wallets, slower on cards, the welcome offer is market-specific, and there's no crypto. Where it holds a local licence (it's strongest across Germany, Austria, Belgium and Italy), bwin is a trustworthy, football-first pick.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (20%)9
Part of FTSE-100 operator Entain and licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, Malta and Gibraltar plus local European regulators — strong oversight and corporate transparency.
Mobile & UX (10%)8.7
Highly rated iOS and Android apps with fast live betting, streaming and cash-out.
Sportsbook & odds (25%)8.4
A strong, football-led sportsbook with a superb in-play system, live streaming, bet builder and cash out. Especially deep on soccer across its core European markets.
Payments & payouts (20%)8.3
Regulated local methods (cards, e-wallets, bank transfer); e-wallet withdrawals can clear within hours, while traditional methods are slower. No cryptocurrency.
Customer support (10%)8.2
24/7 live chat and email, localised per market; generally responsive.
Bonuses & value (15%)7.9
Fair welcome offers per market, but the exact amount and terms vary by country and change over time — no single global promotion.
Welcome bonus
Quick facts
| Founded | 1997 (as betandwin) |
| Owner | Entain plc (FTSE 100) |
| Licensing | UK Gambling Commission, Malta, Gibraltar, plus local European licences |
| Sports | Football-led; superb in-play, live streaming, bet builder, cash out |
| Casino | 1,000+ games — 700+ slots (NetEnt, Playtech) plus live casino |
| Payments | Cards, e-wallets, bank transfer; e-wallets fastest. No crypto |
| Apps | Highly rated iOS & Android |
| Markets | Europe-focused: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Italy and more |
Where bwin is licensed
bwin appears on the official register in 21 countries — 21 for sports betting and 14 for casino. We only feature it in markets where it holds a licence to accept you.
Europe (16)
North America (2)
South America (3)
About bwin
bwin is one of Europe's longest-running online betting brands, launched in 1997 as betandwin and now part of Entain plc, a FTSE-100 gambling group that also owns Ladbrokes and Coral. It offers a football-led sportsbook and a full casino, and is licensed market by market — strongest across Germany, Austria, Belgium and Italy. Like the other regulated majors, bwin only accepts players where it holds a local licence.
FAQ
Is bwin safe and legit?
Yes — bwin is part of FTSE-100 operator Entain and licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, Malta and Gibraltar plus local European regulators. That means strong player protection and corporate oversight. Only play where bwin holds a local licence for your country.
What is the bwin welcome bonus?
bwin offers a new-customer welcome offer in each licensed market — usually bet credits or a bonus after a qualifying deposit and bet, and a casino offer where the casino is licensed. The exact amount and terms vary by country and change over time, so always check the current offer on your local bwin site before claiming.
Does bwin accept crypto?
No. bwin uses regulated local payment methods in each market — cards, e-wallets and bank transfer — rather than cryptocurrency.
Where is bwin available?
bwin operates under local licences and is strongest across Europe — Germany, Austria, Belgium, Italy and more. It only accepts players where it holds a licence, so check availability for your country.
