MGA and UK Gambling Commission licensed, with deep retail roots in the Balkans and a public-company parent
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Pros
- Genuine Malta Gaming Authority (Class I & II) and UK Gambling Commission licences
- Owned by publicly traded Golden Matrix Group, adding corporate transparency
- Deep, decades-long retail presence in the Balkans alongside its online product
- Active across 30-35 regulated and emerging markets
- Established CRM/payments partnerships across regulated markets
Cons
- Bonuses are standard/regulated-market size, not the largest available
- Product depth strongest in Balkan markets, thinner elsewhere
- Bonus terms and product availability vary significantly by country
- Newer entrant in some of its expansion markets (Africa, Latin America)
Our verdict
Meridianbet stands out for a genuinely solid corporate and regulatory profile: real Malta Gaming Authority Class I and Class II licences, a UK Gambling Commission licence, and — since April 2024 — ownership by Golden Matrix Group, a publicly traded company that acquired it for roughly $300 million. Rooted in a two-decade-old retail betting network across the Balkans (Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia), Meridianbet combines physical betting shops with online sportsbook and casino products across 30-35 markets, and has been expanding into Africa and Latin America (Brazil, Peru, South Africa). For bettors who prioritise a verifiable, publicly accountable ownership structure over the biggest bonuses, Meridianbet is one of the more credible mid-size operators covered here.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (20%)8.9
Genuine Malta Gaming Authority Class I and Class II licences plus a UK Gambling Commission licence, and ownership by publicly listed Golden Matrix Group since 2024 — a strong, verifiable corporate and regulatory profile.
Sportsbook & odds (25%)7.9
Broad sports coverage with particular depth in Balkan-region leagues and markets, backed by a two-decade-old retail betting network.
Payments & payouts (20%)7.8
Established payment infrastructure across 30-35 markets, backed by CRM/payments partnerships (e.g. Fast Track) across 18 regulated markets.
Customer support (10%)7.7
Established support infrastructure across 30-35 markets with regulatory-grade service requirements.
Mobile & UX (10%)7.6
Solid mobile product across its many regulated markets, complemented by a genuine physical retail betting-shop network in the Balkans.
Bonuses & value (15%)7.4
Standard regulated-market welcome offers, varying by country under MGA and UKGC compliance requirements.
Quick facts
| Founded | 2001 (group), 2007 (betting platform) |
| Owner | Meridian Gaming Ltd (Malta), subsidiary of Golden Matrix Group (public company) since April 2024 |
| Licensing | Malta Gaming Authority Class I (MGA/CL1/819/2012) & Class II (MGA/CL2/317/2007); UK Gambling Commission (000-039234-R-319440-007) |
| Sports | Broad sports coverage, strong Balkan-league depth |
| Casino | Full online casino alongside sportsbook |
| Retail | Physical betting-shop network across the Balkans (Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia) |
| Markets | Active in 30-35 countries, including expansion into Africa and Latin America |
| Support | Regulated-market support infrastructure across its footprint |
Where Meridianbet is licensed
Meridianbet appears on the official register in 9 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
About Meridianbet
Meridianbet traces its roots to a retail betting group founded in 2001, with its online betting platform established in 2007. It is owned by Meridian Gaming Ltd (Malta) and has been a subsidiary of publicly traded Golden Matrix Group since a roughly $300 million acquisition in April 2024. Meridianbet holds genuine Malta Gaming Authority (Class I and Class II) and UK Gambling Commission licences, and operates across 30-35 markets, with especially deep roots in the Balkans (Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia) where it combines physical betting shops with its online sportsbook and casino, alongside newer expansion into Africa and Latin America.
Meridianbet FAQ
Is Meridianbet safe and legit?
Yes — Meridianbet holds genuine Malta Gaming Authority (Class I and Class II) and UK Gambling Commission licences, and has been owned by publicly traded Golden Matrix Group since April 2024, giving it one of the more verifiable corporate and regulatory profiles in this category.
Who owns Meridianbet?
Meridianbet is owned by Meridian Gaming Ltd (Malta), which became a subsidiary of Golden Matrix Group, a publicly traded company, following a roughly $300 million acquisition completed in April 2024.
Where did Meridianbet start?
Meridianbet's roots trace to a retail betting group founded in 2001 in the Balkans, with its online platform launched in 2007. It still maintains a significant physical betting-shop network in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia.
What is the Meridianbet welcome bonus?
Meridianbet offers a new-customer welcome bonus that varies by country and currency under its Malta Gaming Authority and UK Gambling Commission licensing requirements. Always check the current offer on Meridianbet's local site.
Which countries does Meridianbet operate in?
Meridianbet operates across 30-35 markets, with its deepest roots in the Balkans (Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia) and newer expansion into Africa and Latin America, including Brazil, Peru and South Africa.