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Betfair review: licence, offer and terms
Overview
Betfair is a well-known British betting brand. On the register, betfair.com is declared by three licensed companies, which together cover betting, casino and bingo.
With several licensed companies behind one brand, it is worth matching the company named in the terms to the register entry, then reading the offer conditions and staking rules as you would for any operator.
Details below must be confirmed on the operator's own site and on the Gambling Commission public register; they can change.
Key facts
| Licensed companies | PPB Entertainment Limited (account 39426) PPB Counterparty Services Limited (account 39439) Betfair Casino Limited (account 39435) |
|---|---|
| UKGC licence numbers (remote) | 039426-R-319332-026 Bingo, Casino. Active since 1 Nov 2014. Check on the register 039439-R-319330-013 General Betting Standard (real and virtual event). Active since 1 Nov 2014. Check on the register 039435-R-319329-009 Casino. Active since 1 Nov 2014. Check on the register |
| Regulatory actions (register) | 17 Dec 2025: a joint settlement of £2,000,000 (payment in lieu of a financial penalty) shared by four licensees, which includes these three companies, concerning social-responsibility failings. Details are on the register entries linked above. |
| Products we looked at | Sports betting, Casino, Bingo (to be confirmed) |
| Welcome offer | See operator for current offer and terms New customers only. 18+. T&Cs apply. Full terms on the operator's site. |
| Payments, limits and withdrawals | See the operator's terms and conditions. |
| Safer-gambling tools | Licensed operators must offer deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion. See the operator's account settings. |
| GAMSTOP | Licensed online operators serving Great Britain must take part. Confirm on the operator's site. |
Joining: what to expect
You must be 18 or over. The operator will verify your age and identity, and may ask for documents before you can withdraw. You are allowed one account per operator; never share your login details.
Before opting into an offer, read the wagering requirements, time limits, eligible games and maximum bet rules. A bonus does not remove the risk of losing money.
Payments and withdrawals
Payment methods, limits and timings are set out in the operator's terms. A first withdrawal can trigger extra verification. The facts verified on the date above are in the table.
Safer-gambling tools
Licensed operators must provide tools such as deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion, and must take part in GAMSTOP. Set limits when you open the account, not after a bad run. See Safer gambling for help.
My view
My score is a personal opinion, not the result of a numerical test: see How I score.
My score: not yet scored
- Betting, casino and bingo under one brand
- Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission
- Offer terms vary by product and need reading
- Verification checks may apply before a first withdrawal
Visit Betfair New customers only. 18+. T&Cs apply.
18+. Gamble responsibly. GambleAware.org. GamCare helpline 0808 8020 133. GAMSTOP.co.uk.
Safer gambling
Gambling can harm your finances and wellbeing. Only stake what you can afford to lose, set deposit and time limits before you start, and never chase losses.
18+. Gamble responsibly. GambleAware.org. GamCare helpline 0808 8020 133. GAMSTOP.co.uk.
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