Parimatch United Arab Emirates
One of the oldest betting brands still active — founded 1994, licensed in 6+ jurisdictions beyond Curaçao
Not available lawfully hereIs Parimatch legal in United Arab Emirates?
No. Real-money gambling is banned in United Arab Emirates. Under UAE federal gaming law (GCGRA regime), in force since in force, Parimatch cannot lawfully offer you a welcome bonus here, and you cannot lawfully claim one.
Online gambling is lawful in the United Arab Emirates only through an operator holding a licence from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, the sole federal body permitted to license commercial gaming. Unlicensed online gambling remains a criminal offence. Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 removed the gambling chapter from the Civil Transactions Law with effect from 1 June 2026, making GCGRA-licensed gaming contracts enforceable - it did not legalise offshore operators. source
Any Parimatch bonus you see advertised for United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates →
Pros
- One of the oldest continuously operating betting brands (since 1994)
- Genuine local licences in six countries beyond its global Curaçao licence
- Both fiat and crypto payment methods supported
- Instant deposits across payment methods
- Strong, established reputation in CIS and South Asian markets
Cons
- Fiat withdrawals can take 24+ hours
- Bonus terms vary significantly by country and licence
- Overall Curaçao-based protection still applies outside its 6 locally licensed markets
- Complex multi-entity structure across different jurisdictions
- The GB-facing site runs on BV Gaming Limited's licence, which took a GBP 2m UKGC settlement in February 2022 over AML, social-responsibility and fairness failures
Our verdict
Parimatch has been around since 1994 — one of the oldest active betting brands anywhere, predating almost every other operator in this space by a decade or more. That history shows up in the licensing: rather than relying on a single Curaçao licence like most offshore books, Parimatch holds genuine local licences in Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Moldova, India and Tanzania, alongside its global Curaçao eGaming licence. That's a meaningfully broader regulatory footprint than most competitors here. Both fiat and crypto payments are supported, deposits are fast, though fiat withdrawals can take a day or more. If you're in one of its locally licensed markets, Parimatch is one of the more trustworthy, battle-tested options available; elsewhere it still operates as a legitimate Curaçao-licensed offshore book.
How we rated it
Sportsbook & odds (25%)8.1
Wide betting markets built on over three decades of operating history, with a strong reputation particularly in CIS and South Asian markets.
Payments & payouts (20%)7.7
Both fiat (Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller) and crypto (Bitcoin, Ethereum) supported; deposits instant, fiat withdrawals can take 24+ hours.
Bonuses & value (15%)7.6
Solid, well-established welcome offers across most markets, with the usual variation in terms by country.
Trust & licensing (20%)7.5
Unusually broad licensing for this operator class: Curaçao eGaming globally, PLUS genuine local licences in Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Moldova, India and Tanzania — a real step up from single-licence offshore competitors. Scoped finding rather than a blanket one: the GB-facing site runs on BV Gaming Limited's UKGC account 39576, and BV Gaming took a GBP 2m regulatory settlement in February 2022 over AML, social-responsibility and fairness failures dating to 2020, including insufficient risk assessment of high spenders and of customers using multiple accounts. The Commission recorded early recognition, a remedial action plan and co-operation as mitigation. This applies to the GB site, not to the brand in other markets.
Mobile & UX (10%)7.5
Mature apps and mobile site reflecting decades of iteration, covering the full sports and casino product.
Customer support (10%)7.4
Responsive customer support per user reviews, consistent with a long-established, well-resourced operator.
Quick facts
| Founded | 1994 (Kyiv, Ukraine); online since 2000 |
| Owner | PMSPORT N.V. (Limassol, Cyprus); no single owner |
| Licensing | Curaçao eGaming globally + local licences in Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Moldova, India, Tanzania |
| Sports | Wide betting markets, strong in CIS and South Asian markets |
| Casino | Full casino product alongside the sportsbook |
| Payments | Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, local e-wallets, Bitcoin, Ethereum |
| Support | Responsive customer support, multiple channels |
| Scale | One of the longest-operating brands in the industry, 30+ years |
| Site | parimatch.com - the parimatchcom.com address we previously listed does not exist |
How we verified this
Parimatch operates on a Curaçao eGaming licence globally, with additional local licences in Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Moldova, India and Tanzania. Its welcome bonus varies by country and currency; confirm the current offer and the specific licence covering your market on Parimatch's own site.
Where Parimatch is licensed
Parimatch appears on the official register in 21 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
Europe (4)
Central America & Caribbean (1)
Asia (10)
About Parimatch
Parimatch was founded in 1994 in Kyiv, Ukraine, by entrepreneurs Eduard Shvindiierman and Tetiana Biloruska, taking its betting operations online in 2000. It is now run by PMSPORT N.V., based in Limassol, Cyprus, with no single owner — Sergey Portnov serves as board co-owner and chairman. Beyond its global Curaçao eGaming licence, Parimatch has secured local licences in Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Moldova, India and Tanzania, giving it one of the broader regulatory footprints of any operator in this space. It offers a full sportsbook and casino, supporting both traditional fiat payment methods and cryptocurrency.
Parimatch FAQ
Is Parimatch safe and legit?
Parimatch is one of the longest-running betting brands in the industry, founded in 1994. It holds a global Curaçao eGaming licence plus genuine local licences in Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Moldova, India and Tanzania — a broader regulatory footprint than most offshore competitors. Check which licence covers your specific market.
What is the Parimatch welcome bonus?
Parimatch offers a new-customer welcome bonus in most markets, typically a percentage match on your first deposit for sports and/or casino. The exact amount, currency, minimum deposit and wagering requirements vary by country, so always check the current local offer on Parimatch's own site.
Does Parimatch accept cryptocurrency?
Yes, Parimatch supports both traditional fiat methods (Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller) and cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum) for deposits and withdrawals.
Is Parimatch licensed in my country?
Parimatch operates under a global Curaçao eGaming licence, plus additional local licences in Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Moldova, India and Tanzania. Check your local gambling laws and which entity serves your market before signing up.
How long has Parimatch been operating?
Parimatch was founded in 1994 in Kyiv, Ukraine, and moved its betting operations online in 2000 — making it more than 30 years old, one of the longest continuously operating brands in this space.