A multi-licensed (MGA + UKGC + Sweden) casino brand, part of the Betsson Group since April 2020
Visit Guts →Pros
- Genuinely licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority, UK Gambling Commission and Sweden's Spelinspektionen
- Part of the publicly established Betsson Group since its EUR33m acquisition (16 Apr 2020)
- Broad game catalogue across top-tier providers (NetEnt, Evolution, Pragmatic Play...)
- Wager-free free spins as a distinctive, player-friendly feature
Cons
- No locally regulated welcome bonus in Norway - offshore and unlicensed there
Our verdict
Guts is a genuinely well-established casino brand, licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority, the UK Gambling Commission and Sweden's Spelinspektionen, and part of the publicly known Betsson Group since its EUR33m acquisition from GiG on 16 April 2020 (not 2017, a factual error we found repeated across aggregator sites and are correcting here). Given this strong, independently confirmed licensing and corporate history, we'd recommend Guts with good confidence for players in markets where it operates, noting only that Norway's state monopoly rules mean no welcome bonus applies there specifically.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (27%)8.5
Genuinely licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority, the UK Gambling Commission and Sweden's Spelinspektionen - among the strongest regulatory frameworks available - and part of the publicly established Betsson Group since its EUR33m acquisition on 16 April 2020.
Sportsbook & casino (36%)7.5
2,000-3,000+ games plus an integrated sportsbook, with wager-free free spins promotions as a distinctive feature.
Support & reliability (18%)7.5
24/7 live chat and email support, per gamblingcompass.org, with no specific documented complaints or regulatory actions found in this pass.
Bonuses & value (18%)6
No locally regulated welcome bonus in Norway - a state monopoly market; elsewhere (UK, Malta) offers a casino welcome bonus plus free spins per local terms.
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Quick facts
| Owner/licence | Betsson Group; Malta Gaming Authority, UK Gambling Commission and Sweden's Spelinspektionen licences |
| History | Launched June 2013 by Gaming Innovation Group (GiG); acquired by Betsson Group on 16 April 2020 for EUR33m (via GiG's Zecure Gaming subsidiary) |
| Sister brands | Betsafe, NordicBet - all part of the Betsson Group |
| Games & payments | Slots, live casino, table games, jackpots, video poker (NetEnt, Microgaming, Play'n GO, Evolution, Pragmatic Play...); Visa/Mastercard/Trustly/Skrill/Neteller/bank transfer/Paysafecard |
| Norway | No locally regulated welcome bonus - Norway is a state monopoly (Norsk Tipping/Norsk Rikstoto); Guts operates offshore and unlicensed there |
Where Guts is licensed
Guts appears on the official register in 3 countries — 0 for sports betting and 3 for casino. We only feature it in markets where it holds a licence to accept you.
Europe (3)
About Guts
Guts is a casino brand launched in June 2013 by Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) and acquired by the Betsson Group on 16 April 2020 for EUR33m (via GiG's Zecure Gaming subsidiary), now operating alongside sister brands Betsafe and NordicBet. It holds licensing from the Malta Gaming Authority, the UK Gambling Commission, and Sweden's Spelinspektionen. It offers slots, live casino, table games, jackpots and video poker from providers including NetEnt, Microgaming, Play'n GO, Evolution and Pragmatic Play.
