A huge global sportsbook and casino — 1,000+ live markets, 30+ cryptocurrencies, Curaçao-licensed with select local African licences
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Pros
- Exceptional market depth on sports and esports — one of the widest selections available
- Local licences in several African markets, not just offshore Curaçao
- Very wide payment range, including 30+ supported cryptocurrencies
- Large, frequently updated casino catalogue
- Generous welcome offers in most markets
Cons
- Curacao licence OGL/2024/590/0758 shows a term ended April 14, 2026 and is marked 'Assessment in progress' - a renewal under review rather than a confirmed licence
- No top-tier licence (UKGC/MGA) — Curaçao/local licences only, lighter player protection
- Live chat coverage is limited to part of the day and can feel scripted
- Bonus terms, currencies and rollover vary a lot by country — hard to compare offers
- Not available or not recommended in strictly regulated markets without a local licence
- The Curacao credential recorded for this brand comes from the master/sub-licence system abolished on 1 January 2025 - check for a current direct licence on the Curacao Gaming Authority register
Our verdict
22Bet is one of the biggest offshore all-rounders you'll find — an enormous sportsbook (with serious esports depth), a huge casino catalogue, and one of the widest payment/currency ranges around, crypto included. The trade-off is licensing: it runs on a Curaçao master licence with local add-ons in a handful of African markets, not a top-tier regulator, so oversight and dispute resolution are lighter than with a UKGC or MGA operator. Support can also feel slow or scripted outside its live-chat window. If you're in a market where 22Bet holds a real local licence, or you're comfortable with offshore Curaçao oversight, it's a genuinely deep product — just go in with realistic expectations about protection levels and read the local bonus terms carefully.
How we rated it
Sportsbook & odds (25%)8.5
Enormous market depth — 30+ markets per event on average and over a thousand on major fixtures, plus deep esports coverage (CS2, Dota 2, LoL, Rainbow Six, StarCraft). One of the widest sports catalogues of any offshore book.
Payments & payouts (20%)8.2
One of the widest payment ranges in the industry: cards, e-wallets, bank transfer and 30+ cryptocurrencies. Crypto withdrawals are typically fast; fiat/local methods vary by market.
Bonuses & value (15%)8
Generous headline percentages (often 100-200%+) in most markets, though exact figures, currencies and rollover vary a lot by country — always check the local offer.
Mobile & UX (10%)7.8
Dedicated Android and iOS-web apps that mirror the desktop feature set; app store ratings are generally positive, interface is dense but functional.
Customer support (10%)6.8
Live chat only covers part of the day in most reviews (roughly 7 hours) and can feel automated/scripted rather than always reaching a human quickly.
Trust & licensing (20%)6.3
Curaçao master licence (8048/JAZ) plus local licences in several African markets — legitimate but not a top-tier regulator like the UKGC or MGA, so player protections are lighter and it is not offered in strictly regulated markets. Context on the licence rather than the operator: the Curacao credential recorded here comes from the master/sub-licence system abolished on 1 January 2025 under the LOK. That is a change in the jurisdiction, not a finding against this brand, so it does not move the score - but it does mean a "Curacao licensed" claim should be re-checked against the Curacao Gaming Authority register rather than taken from a footer. shows a term that ended on April 14, 2026 and is marked 'ASSESSMENT IN PROGRESS' on the Curacao Gaming Authority's register of 15 July 2026. That is a renewal under review, not a revocation and not a confirmed licence - so it neither earns credit nor justifies treating the operator as unlicensed. Curacao licence OGL/2024/590/0758, held by TechSolutions Group B.V., shows a term that ended April 14, 2026 and is marked "Assessment in progress" - a renewal under review, which neither earns credit nor justifies treating the operator as unlicensed.
Quick facts
| Curacao licence | OGL/2024/590/0758 (TechSolutions Group B.V.) - issued October 14, 2025, expiry April 14, 2026 - status 'Assessment in progress' per the CGA register of 15 July 2026 |
| Founded | 2017, Limassol, Cyprus |
| Owner | TechSolutions Group N.V. |
| Licensing | Curaçao (8048/JAZ) + local licences in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia |
| Sports | 30+ markets per event on average, 1,000+ on majors; strong esports (CS2, Dota 2, LoL, R6, StarCraft) |
| Casino | Large slots/live-casino catalogue plus proprietary 1x2 games-style titles |
| Payments | Cards, e-wallets, bank transfer, 30+ cryptocurrencies; 60+ languages supported |
| Support | Live chat (~7h/day in most markets), email; app rated ~4.0/5 on Trustpilot |
| Scale | One of the largest offshore multi-market bookmakers, strong presence across Africa, Asia and Latin America |
How we verified this
22Bet operates on a Curaçao master licence plus local licences in select African markets. It never holds a UKGC/MGA-tier licence, so we do not feature it in those strictly regulated markets. Its welcome bonus varies by country and currency, so it is shown qualitatively — confirm the current offer and your local legal status on 22Bet's own site. Curacao note: the master/sub-licence system this brand's recorded credential came from was abolished on 1 January 2025 under the LOK, legacy sub-licences and orange seals have expired, and the Curacao Gaming Authority now licenses operators directly. We are not asserting this operator is unlicensed - many hold new direct licences - only that the credential we recorded is from a wound-up system and current status should be checked on the CGA register. CURACAO LICENCE: OGL/2024/590/0758, held by TechSolutions Group B.V., issued October 14, 2025, expiry April 14, 2026, status 'Assessment in progress' on the Curacao Gaming Authority register of 15 July 2026.
Where 22Bet is licensed
22Bet appears on the official register in 90 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
Central America & Caribbean (11)
Africa (31)
Asia (29)
Oceania (2)
About 22Bet
22Bet is a Cyprus-managed, Curaçao-licensed sportsbook and casino founded in 2017 by TechSolutions Group N.V. It has grown into one of the largest offshore all-round betting brands, known for an unusually deep sports and esports market list, a big casino catalogue, and one of the widest payment method ranges in the industry, including more than 30 supported cryptocurrencies. Beyond its Curaçao master licence, it holds local licences in several African markets (Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia), where it operates as a properly regulated local brand rather than a purely offshore one.
22Bet FAQ
What is this site's Curacao licence status?
Licence OGL/2024/590/0758, held by TechSolutions Group B.V., issued October 14, 2025, expiry April 14, 2026. The Curacao Gaming Authority's register last updated 15 July 2026 records it as 'Assessment in progress'. Reading the register: Curacao issues many licences on six-month terms, and a lapsed term does not mean an operator is unlicensed - the register's STATUS column marks most of those 'Assessment in progress', meaning a renewal is being worked through. Some entries carry no end date at all and are recorded as indefinite. Judging by the dates alone, in either direction, gets it wrong. We are stating this precisely because we got it wrong earlier today: a parsing error made us attach another company's licence data to several brands, including telling readers that six operators held expired licences. None of the brands we checked is marked Expired. That claim has been removed and the scores restored.
Is 22Bet safe and legit?
22Bet is a real, long-running operator (since 2017) licensed in Curaçao (8048/JAZ), with additional local licences in several African markets including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. It is not licensed by a top-tier regulator like the UKGC or MGA, so oversight and player protections are lighter than with those operators — only use it where it holds a licence that covers you.
What is the 22Bet welcome bonus?
22Bet 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 significantly by country, so always check the current local offer on 22Bet's own site before claiming.
Does 22Bet accept cryptocurrency?
Yes. 22Bet supports more than 30 cryptocurrencies for deposits and withdrawals alongside cards, e-wallets and bank transfer, making it one of the most crypto-friendly major bookmakers.
Is 22Bet licensed in my country?
22Bet operates primarily under a Curaçao licence, plus specific local licences in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. In most other countries it operates as an offshore Curaçao-licensed site — check your local gambling laws before signing up.
Does 22Bet have a mobile app?
Yes, 22Bet offers a dedicated Android app and a mobile-optimised site for iOS, both mirroring the desktop sportsbook and casino. App reviews are generally positive, averaging around 4.0/5 on Trustpilot.
Is a Curacao licence still worth anything after the 2025 reform?
The Curacao system this brand's licence came from no longer exists, and that is worth understanding before you read any 'Curacao licensed' claim. Curacao passed the National Ordinance on Games of Chance - the LOK - which came into force on 24 DECEMBER 2024 and replaced a framework dating from 1993. Under the old system a handful of master licence holders issued SUB-LICENCES to hundreds of operators, which is where numbers like 8048/JAZ and names like Antillephone come from. That master licence system was ABOLISHED ON 1 JANUARY 2025, the legacy sub-licences have expired, and the transitional 'orange seal' permissions expired permanently on 15 OCTOBER 2025. Since 1 January 2026 operators must also meet physical presence requirements on the island. Licences are now issued DIRECTLY by the Curacao Gaming Authority, whose register showed more than 330 active licences in early 2026 - and it is refusing a meaningful share of applicants, having approved 87 of roughly 140 direct applications by April 2026, a rejection rate near 38 percent. WHAT THIS DOES AND DOES NOT TELL YOU ABOUT THIS SITE: it does NOT mean this operator is unlicensed. Many have moved to direct CGA licences. It means the specific credential we originally recorded belongs to a system that has been wound up, so if licensing matters to your decision, check the operator's current entry on the Curacao Gaming Authority register rather than trusting a sub-licence number in a website footer.