WhichBookmakerHead to head · International · verified August 2026
bet365 vs Betsson
bet365 takes it by 0.8 points overall, but Betsson still wins specific cases.
Pillar scores
Side by side
| Criterion | bet365 | Betsson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| Typical margin | Around 4–5% on major football match odds — competitive but not the sharpest | Around 4.5% on major football — decent value for a mainstream book |
| Licences | UKGC (UK), iGaming Ontario (CA), MGA (Malta), multiple national licences | MGA (Malta), multiple national European licences, licensed in Brazil |
| Min. deposit | £5 / €10 equivalent | €10 equivalent |
| Sports | 30+ sports, with exceptional depth on football, tennis and horse racing | 25+ sports with good Nordic and European league depth |
| Features | Live streaming, Cash Out, Bet Builder, Edit Bet, Early payout | Cash Out, Live betting, Multi-brand group, Fast withdrawals |
| Founded | 2000 | 1963 |
| Best for | In-play betting, Market depth, Live streaming | Reliable payouts, European leagues, Brazil |
Our verdict
Choose bet365 if you want in-play betting · market depth · live streaming. It comes out ahead on odds, trust, markets, platform in our scoring, and its licensing position in International is UKGC (UK).
Choose Betsson if you want reliable payouts · european leagues · brazil. It comes out ahead on payouts in our scoring, and its licensing position in International is MGA (Malta).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, bet365 or Betsson?
bet365 scores higher overall (9.0 vs 8.2). Betsson can still be the better choice for reliable payouts.
Is bet365 safe and licensed?
bet365 holds these licences: UKGC (UK), iGaming Ontario (CA), MGA (Malta), multiple national licences. Our trust score for it is 9.5/10 — the full review explains the reasoning.
Is Betsson safe and licensed?
Betsson holds these licences: MGA (Malta), multiple national European licences, licensed in Brazil. Our trust score for it is 9.0/10 — the full review explains the reasoning.