A genuinely well-regulated European sportsbook and casino — UK Gambling Commission and Malta Gaming Authority licensed
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Pros
- Genuine UK Gambling Commission and Malta Gaming Authority licences
- Additional local licences across France, Italy, Romania, Denmark, Greece and Mexico
- Long operating history since 2001
- Wide, properly regulated payment method range
- Mature, well-tested sportsbook and casino product
Cons
- Bonuses are smaller and more tightly capped than offshore competitors due to regulatory limits
- Sports market depth is solid but not the deepest available
- Bonus terms still vary by country/licence
- Casino/sports product availability differs by regulated market (e.g. online casino not permitted in France)
Our verdict
NetBet is one of the more credibly regulated operators covered here — a genuine UK Gambling Commission licence, a Malta Gaming Authority licence, and additional local licences across France, Italy, Romania, Denmark, Greece and Mexico. That's a real, top-tier regulatory footprint, not just a Curaçao master licence with local marketing. Founded in 2001 as a Malta casino brand before adding sportsbook in 2009, it has built a mature, well-tested product with a wide, properly regulated payment mix. The trade-off versus offshore operators is the usual one for UK/MGA-licensed sites: bonuses are smaller and more tightly capped due to regulatory limits on wagering requirements and inducements. If regulatory protection matters to you — and it should — NetBet is one of the safer choices on this list.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (20%)9.2
Genuine top-tier regulation: UK Gambling Commission licence (39170) and Malta Gaming Authority licence, plus local licences in France (ANJ, sports only), Italy, Romania, Denmark, Greece and Mexico. One of the most credibly regulated operators in this dataset.
Payments & payouts (20%)8
Wide, regulated payment mix — Visa/Mastercard, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, Trustly, Apple/Google Pay and more — with reliable processing typical of licensed European operators.
Sportsbook & odds (25%)7.9
Solid, mature sportsbook (launched 2009) covering major European sports plus in-play betting, well established in the UK and continental European markets.
Mobile & UX (10%)7.6
Polished apps and mobile site optimised for both sports and casino, reflecting a long operating history in regulated markets.
Bonuses & value (15%)7.5
Reasonable welcome offers within the constraints of UK/MGA-regulated markets, which cap bonus size and wagering more tightly than offshore operators.
Customer support (10%)7.5
Standard regulated-market support channels; consistent with the operator's established European presence.
Quick facts
| Founded | 2001, Malta (as Cosmo Gaming Company Ltd); sportsbook launched 2009 |
| Owner | NetBet Enterprises Limited |
| Licensing | UK Gambling Commission (39170), Malta Gaming Authority, plus France (ANJ, sports), Italy, Romania, Denmark, Greece, Mexico |
| Sports | Major European sports plus in-play betting |
| Casino | Full casino and live-dealer product |
| Payments | Visa/Mastercard, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, Trustly, Apple Pay, Google Pay, iDEAL, Sofort, Giropay and more |
| Support | Standard regulated-market support channels |
| Scale | Established across the UK and continental Europe since the early 2000s |
Where NetBet is licensed
NetBet appears on the official register in 13 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
About NetBet
NetBet was founded in 2001 in Malta as Cosmo Gaming Company Ltd, initially as a casino-only product, before launching its sportsbook in 2009 and entering the UK market in 2013. It is now operated by NetBet Enterprises Limited and holds genuine top-tier licences — a UK Gambling Commission licence (39170) and a Malta Gaming Authority licence — alongside local licences in France (via the ANJ, for sports betting), Italy, Romania, Denmark, Greece and Mexico. That makes it one of the more credibly and broadly regulated operators covered here, a real step up from the Curaçao-only model used by most competitors in this dataset.
NetBet FAQ
Is NetBet safe and legit?
Yes — NetBet holds a genuine UK Gambling Commission licence (39170) and a Malta Gaming Authority licence, both top-tier regulators, plus additional local licences in France, Italy, Romania, Denmark, Greece and Mexico. This is one of the more credibly regulated operators covered here.
What is the NetBet welcome bonus?
NetBet offers a new-customer welcome bonus in most markets, typically a percentage match on your first deposit for sports and/or casino. Regulated-market rules (UK/MGA) mean bonuses are more modest and tightly capped than offshore alternatives, so always check the current local offer on NetBet's own site.
Is NetBet legal in France?
Yes for sports betting — NetBet.fr operates under the French ANJ (National Gaming Authority) licence for sports betting. Online casino games are not regulated on French national territory, so NetBet's casino product is not available there.
Is NetBet licensed in the UK?
Yes, NetBet holds a UK Gambling Commission licence (number 39170), a genuine top-tier licence covering its UK operations.
How long has NetBet been operating?
NetBet was founded in 2001 in Malta as a casino brand, adding a sportsbook in 2009 and entering the UK market in 2013 — over two decades of operating history.