Entain's football-first sportsbook — a top operator in Brazil's regulated market
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Pros
- Part of FTSE-100 operator Entain; SPA-licensed in Brazil plus UK, Malta and Gibraltar
- One of the biggest sportsbooks in Brazil's regulated market
- Excellent local payments — Pix and Boleto plus ~20 methods
- Football-first sportsbook on Entain's global platform, with cash out
- Full casino with Portuguese-language live dealers
Cons
- Also holds a weaker Kahnawake licence used in some markets
- Welcome offers vary by market and change often
- No cryptocurrency payments
- Only available where it holds a local licence
Our verdict
Sportingbet is one of the strongest picks in Brazil's regulated market — a football-first sportsbook run on Entain's global platform, SPA-licensed via Ventmear Brasil S.A. and backed by FTSE-100 parent Entain. It's built for local players: Pix and Boleto payments, Portuguese support and deep Brazilian-football coverage, plus a full casino with live dealers. Trust is high on the strength of its Brazil/UK/Malta licensing (it also holds a weaker Kahnawake licence used in some markets). There's no crypto and, like all Entain brands, it operates only where licensed — but if you're in Brazil (or another market where it holds a licence), Sportingbet is a top-tier, well-regulated choice.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (20%)8.9
Part of FTSE-100 operator Entain and licensed in Brazil by the SPA (via Ventmear Brasil S.A.) plus the UK, Malta and Gibraltar — a strong regulatory profile in its main markets (it also holds a weaker Kahnawake licence for some jurisdictions).
Mobile & UX (10%)8.6
Well-rated iOS and Android apps with fast live betting and cash-out on Entain's global platform.
Payments & payouts (20%)8.5
Excellent local coverage — around 20 methods including Pix and Boleto Bancário in Brazil, plus cards and e-wallets (Skrill, Neteller, PayPal). Reliable payouts. No cryptocurrency.
Sportsbook & casino (25%)8.4
A strong, football-led sportsbook on Entain's proprietary platform — deep pre-match and live coverage, bet builder and cash out, tuned to Brazilian and European football — plus a full casino with live dealers.
Customer support (10%)8.3
24/7 live chat and email, localised per market (strong Portuguese-language support in Brazil); generally responsive.
Bonuses & value (15%)8
Competitive new-customer offers per market, though exact terms vary by country and change over time.
Quick facts
| Founded | 1997 |
| Owner | Entain plc (FTSE 100) |
| Licensing | Brazil SPA (Ventmear Brasil S.A.), UK, Malta, Gibraltar (plus Kahnawake) |
| Brazil | Top-tier operator in the regulated .bet.br market (launch operator, Jan 2025) |
| Sports | Football-led; deep pre-match & live, bet builder, cash out |
| Casino | Full casino with live dealers (Portuguese-language tables in Brazil) |
| Payments | ~20 methods — Pix, Boleto, cards, Skrill/Neteller/PayPal. No crypto |
| Apps | iOS & Android on Entain's global platform |
Where Sportingbet is licensed
Sportingbet appears on the official register in 7 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
About Sportingbet
Sportingbet is a long-running online betting brand founded in 1997 and now part of Entain plc, the FTSE-100 group behind bwin, Ladbrokes and Coral. It has become one of the biggest operators in Brazil's newly regulated market, licensed by the SPA through Ventmear Brasil S.A. and among the launch operators in January 2025. It runs a football-first sportsbook and a casino, operating market by market under local licences, and only accepts players where it is licensed.
Sportingbet FAQ
Is Sportingbet safe and legit?
Yes — Sportingbet is part of FTSE-100 operator Entain and is licensed in Brazil by the SPA (via Ventmear Brasil S.A.) as well as by the UK, Malta and Gibraltar. That's a strong regulatory profile in its main markets. Only play where Sportingbet holds a local licence for your country.
Is Sportingbet legal in Brazil?
Yes — Sportingbet is one of the operators licensed in Brazil's regulated market by the SPA (Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas), operating on an official .bet.br domain via Ventmear Brasil S.A. It was among the launch operators when the market opened in January 2025.
What payment methods does Sportingbet accept?
Around 20 methods depending on the market — in Brazil that includes Pix and Boleto Bancário, plus cards and e-wallets such as Skrill, Neteller and PayPal. It does not accept cryptocurrency.
What is the Sportingbet welcome bonus?
Sportingbet offers a new-customer welcome offer in each licensed market — a sportsbook-led offer in Brazil. The exact amount and terms vary by country and change over time, so always check your local Sportingbet site before claiming.