Rabona United Arab Emirates
A Curacao-licensed sportsbook and casino from the Soft2Bet group, with broad international reach and crypto support
Not available lawfully hereIs Rabona 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, Rabona 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 Rabona 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
- Genuinely broad sportsbook: 40+ sports, 2,000+ live events monthly
- Cryptocurrency payment support
- Backed by the multi-brand Soft2Bet group
- Wide international market coverage
Cons
- Operator Rabidi N.V.'s Curacao licence OGL/2023/103/0067 was revoked with effect from 11 June 2024, per the regulator's enforcement register
- Licensed only via Curacao (and possibly Anjouan/Comoros), weaker than MGA/UKGC
- Blocked in several major regulated markets (Spain, UK, US, Portugal)
- Newer operator (2019) with a shorter track record than established rivals
- Bonus terms and product availability vary significantly by country
Our verdict
Rabona, founded in 2019 and operated by Rabidi N.V. under the Soft2Bet group (alongside sister brands PlayZilla, Sportaza and LuckyElektra), offers a genuinely broad hybrid sportsbook and casino covering over 40 sports and 2,000+ live events monthly, with crypto payment support. Its licensing, however, is a real trust consideration: Rabona operates under a Curacao Gaming Commission licence, with some sources additionally citing an Anjouan (Comoros) licence — both lower-tier compared to MGA or UKGC regulation. Rabona is notably blocked in several major regulated markets (Spain, UK, US, Portugal, Ukraine, Bulgaria), while it remains available across a wide spread of other countries including Germany, Austria, Canada, Brazil and India. If you're in one of its supported markets and comfortable with Curacao-tier regulation, Rabona delivers a broad product — just weigh the lighter regulatory oversight into your decision.
How we rated it
Sportsbook & odds (25%)7.4
Broad sportsbook covering 40+ sports with over 2,000 live events monthly.
Payments & payouts (20%)7.4
Broad payment support including cryptocurrency, backed by the Soft2Bet group's multi-brand infrastructure.
Bonuses & value (15%)7.2
Competitive offers across its many supported markets.
Mobile & UX (10%)7
Hybrid sportsbook and casino product spanning a wide international footprint.
Customer support (10%)6.5
Backed by the Soft2Bet group's multi-brand operating experience, though newer than more established competitors.
Trust & licensing (20%)4.5
Licensed only via Curacao (with some sources citing an additional Anjouan/Comoros licence), both weaker-tier regulation than MGA/UKGC alternatives — a real trust consideration. Rabidi N.V., named in this review as Rabona's operator, held Curacao licence OGL/2023/103/0067. That licence was REVOKED with effect from 11 JUNE 2024. Scored on that, not on any allegation about how the site treats customers - we have no evidence either way, and that is the problem: the licence we pointed readers to as assurance is gone. Kept at its previous 4.5 rather than nudged up: a revoked licence is no reason for a brand to score better than it did before we checked.
Quick facts
| Founded | 2019 |
| Owner | Rabidi N.V. (Curacao), part of the Soft2Bet group |
| Licensing | Curacao Gaming Commission; some sources also cite Anjouan (Comoros) |
| Sports | 40+ sports, 2,000+ live events monthly |
| Casino | Hybrid sportsbook + casino product |
| Markets | Germany, Austria, Norway, Finland, Canada, NZ, Ireland, Czechia, Croatia, Brazil, India, Iceland, Malta, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Russia |
| Blocked in | Spain, UK, USA, Portugal, Ukraine, Bulgaria |
| Payments | Cryptocurrency accepted alongside standard methods |
How we verified this
Rabona is licensed via the Curacao Gaming Commission, with some sources additionally citing an Anjouan (Comoros) licence — both lower-tier compared to MGA/UKGC regulation. It is blocked in Spain, the UK, the US, Portugal, Ukraine and Bulgaria, among other regulated markets. Its welcome bonus varies by country and currency; confirm the current offer on Rabona's own site. LICENCE STATUS: Rabidi N.V., named in this review as Rabona's operator, held Curacao licence OGL/2023/103/0067. That licence was REVOKED with effect from 11 JUNE 2024. Verified against the Curacao Gaming Authority enforcement register of 10 July 2026.
Where Rabona is licensed
Rabona appears on the official register in 16 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
About Rabona
Rabona is a sportsbook and casino founded in 2019, operated by Rabidi N.V. (Curacao) under the Soft2Bet group, which also runs sister brands PlayZilla, Sportaza and LuckyElektra. It is licensed via the Curacao Gaming Commission, with some sources also mentioning an Anjouan (Comoros) licence — both lower-tier compared to MGA or UKGC regulation. Rabona offers a broad hybrid sportsbook and casino, covering over 40 sports and 2,000+ live events monthly, with cryptocurrency payment support. It operates across a wide spread of countries including Germany, Austria, Canada, Brazil and India, but is blocked in Spain, the UK, the US, Portugal, Ukraine and Bulgaria, among other regulated markets.
Rabona FAQ
Is this site's Curacao licence still valid?
Rabidi N.V., named in this review as Rabona's operator, held Curacao licence OGL/2023/103/0067. That licence was REVOKED with effect from 11 JUNE 2024. We checked this against the Curacao Gaming Authority's own Enforcement Register, updated 10 July 2026, which lists licences revoked, suspended or not extended. Two honest limits on that: the CGA says the register covers only actions affecting licence status and may not be complete, and the separate Online Gaming License Registry names licensee COMPANIES rather than consumer brands - so we cannot rule out that this site now operates under a different licensee, in Curacao or elsewhere. What is certain is that the licence we previously cited as your assurance is no longer in force. If licensing matters to your decision, ask the operator directly which licence it holds today and check that number on the regulator's register before depositing.
Is Rabona safe and legit?
Rabona is licensed via the Curacao Gaming Commission (with some sources also citing an Anjouan/Comoros licence), both lower-tier compared to MGA or UKGC regulation. It's backed by the established Soft2Bet group, but the licensing level is a real factor to weigh.
Which countries can use Rabona?
Rabona operates in a wide range of countries including Germany, Austria, Norway, Finland, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, Czechia, Croatia, Brazil, India and Iceland, but is blocked in Spain, the UK, the US, Portugal, Ukraine and Bulgaria.
Who owns Rabona?
Rabona is operated by Rabidi N.V. (Curacao), part of the Soft2Bet group, which also runs PlayZilla, Sportaza and LuckyElektra.
Does Rabona accept cryptocurrency?
Yes, Rabona accepts cryptocurrency alongside standard payment methods.
What is the Rabona welcome bonus?
Rabona offers a new-customer welcome bonus that varies by country. Always check the current offer on Rabona's own site.