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888's sportsbook — under LSE-listed Evoke plc, one of the longest-running online betting groups
Not available lawfully hereIs 888sport legal in India?
No. Real-money gambling is banned in India. Under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025 (PROGA), in force since 1 October 2025, 888sport cannot lawfully offer you a welcome bonus here, and you cannot lawfully claim one.
PROGA bans all real-money gaming nationwide and criminalises its operation, promotion and financial facilitation. Banks, UPI and card networks are barred from processing money-gaming transactions, and by 28 March 2026 the government had blocked or actioned 8,376 betting and gambling URLs. source
Any 888sport bonus you see advertised for India is offered from an offshore site operating against local law. Your payments can be blocked, your account can vanish with a mirror domain, and no India regulator can help you recover funds. We therefore show no offer and no sign-up link on this page. See every licensed betting site in India →
Pros
- Part of LSE-listed Evoke plc — a long-running, publicly-accountable operator since 1997
- Solid mainstream sportsbook with bet builder, live betting and cash out
- Clear welcome offers across a wide range of licensed markets
- Well-rated apps and 24/7 support
Cons
- Real UKGC compliance record: £7.8m (2017) and £9.4m (2022) fines for self-exclusion/AML failings
- Narrower payment-method list and 1-5 day withdrawals versus the fastest operators
- No cryptocurrency payments
- Sportsbook depth trails specialist books; only available where locally licensed
Our verdict
888sport is the sportsbook arm of 888, one of the longest-running names in online betting (since 1997), part of LSE-listed Evoke plc alongside William Hill and Mr Green. It offers solid, mainstream sportsbook coverage with bet builder and cash out, and clear welcome offers across a wide range of markets from Sweden to Ghana to India. The honest caveat is the same one that applies to the wider 888 group: real UKGC compliance history (£7.8m in 2017, £9.4m in 2022) alongside payments that are a little narrower and slower than the best. Where it holds a local licence, 888sport is a solid, publicly-accountable mainstream choice.
How we rated it
Mobile & UX (10%)8
Well-rated iOS and Android apps with a clean interface, shared with the wider 888 platform.
Sportsbook & odds (25%)7.8
Solid coverage of major sports with bet builder, live betting and cash out — a competent mainstream sportsbook rather than a market-depth leader.
Customer support (10%)7.8
24/7 live chat and email, localised per market; generally responsive.
Bonuses & value (15%)7.5
Clear, moderate welcome offers across markets like Sweden, Ireland, Ghana, Romania and India, typically a deposit match or bet-and-get free bets structure.
Trust & licensing (20%)7.5
Part of LSE-listed Evoke plc, licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (888 account 39028) and other regulators — but with a real compliance record: a £7.8m UKGC fine in 2017 (self-exclusion failings) and £9.4m in 2022 (AML/social-responsibility failings).
Payments & payouts (20%)7.3
Regulated local payment methods including PayPal in select markets; withdrawals typically 1-5 business days, no cryptocurrency.
Quick facts
| Founded | 1997 (888 group) |
| Owner | Evoke plc (LSE-listed; ex-888 Holdings) |
| Licensing | UK Gambling Commission (888 account 39028) + other regulators per market |
| Group | Part of 888 (888casino, 888sport, 888poker); group also owns William Hill, Mr Green |
| Sports | Football, horse racing, tennis, basketball, golf; bet builder, live betting, cash out |
| Payments | Cards, PayPal (select markets), e-wallets; 1-5 day withdrawals, no crypto |
| Compliance record | UKGC fines: £7.8m (2017), £9.4m (2022) |
| Markets | Sweden, Ireland, Ghana, Romania, India, and many others per local licensing; Bangladesh excluded (legal block) |
How we verified this
888sport is part of LSE-listed Evoke plc and holds a UK Gambling Commission licence (888 account 39028) plus other regulators, market by market. Its welcome bonus is market-specific and changes, so it is shown qualitatively. Its parent group has two documented UKGC fines (2017, 2022), stated honestly. Confirm the current offer and local licensing on your own 888sport site.
Where 888sport is licensed
888sport appears on the official register in 16 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
Central America & Caribbean (1)
South America (1)
Asia (3)
About 888sport
888sport is the sportsbook product of 888, one of the oldest online gambling brands still operating, launched in 1997. It sits inside Evoke plc — the London-listed group formerly called 888 Holdings, which also owns William Hill (acquired 2022) and Mr Green. 888sport covers major sports with a bet builder, live betting and cash out, operating market by market under local licences, only accepting players where it holds a valid licence for their country.
888sport FAQ
Is 888sport safe and legit?
Yes — 888sport is part of LSE-listed Evoke plc and licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (888 account 39028) and other regulators. It has a documented compliance record: £7.8m UKGC fine in 2017 (self-exclusion failings) and £9.4m in 2022 (AML/social-responsibility failings). Only play where 888sport holds a local licence for your country.
What is the 888sport welcome bonus?
Real-money gaming is banned in India under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, in force since 1 October 2025, so there is no lawful welcome offer for an Indian reader to claim. Where this brand operates lawfully in other markets, its offers there are covered on those countries' pages.
Who owns 888sport?
888sport is part of 888 (also 888casino, 888poker), owned by LSE-listed Evoke plc, which also owns William Hill and Mr Green following its 2022 acquisition of William Hill's non-US business.
Does 888sport accept crypto?
No. 888sport uses regulated local payment methods — cards, e-wallets and PayPal in select markets — rather than cryptocurrency.
Is 888sport available in Bangladesh?
No page is published here for Bangladesh. Online gambling was criminalized in Bangladesh via the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025 and a July 2026 Gambling Prevention Bill, so 888sport's Bangladesh entry is treated as a blocked market and excluded, consistent with other reviews in this series.