Sportingbet

Sportingbet is one of the oldest brands in online betting — trading since 1997 — and today it runs as an Entain group operator with a notably serious licensing footprint: a Brazilian SPA/MF federal licence (0004, under Portaria 247/2025) alongside an MGA licence out of Malta. That combination is why it lands in our higher trust tier among fiat operators.

Licensing and trust

Holding both a Brazilian federal authorisation and a Malta licence means two independent regulators, each with its own audits and player-protection rules. Paired with Entain’s long European track record, Sportingbet clears our trust bar comfortably. The trade-off is reach: it is built around Brazil and a handful of European markets, so functionality elsewhere is limited. See our licensing guide for how these regulators compare.

Payments and payouts

In Brazil the flow is Pix-only on the way out: the help centre says a withdrawal can go only to a registered bank account from which you have successfully deposited, after facial verification, and is confirmed by email; it publishes no timing or minimum figure, so we do not quote one. Verification for the .bet.br site asks for an official document showing your CPF plus a selfie; European accounts use bank transfer and cards in EUR. There is no crypto support, and you will need to verify documents before your first cashout.

Games and experience

Beyond the casino it carries a full Entain-powered sportsbook and live casino, so it suits players who want one regulated account for both betting and casino play.

Who it suits

Best for Brazilian and European players who value a long-established, regulated operator. Not a fit if you want crypto or play from outside its licensed markets. Remember that online casino play is illegal for residents of Japan regardless of where the operator is licensed.