WhichBookmakerHead to head · India · verified August 2026
22Bet vs Parimatch
A close call — 0.1 points apart. Which one wins depends on what you bet.
Pillar scores
Side by side
| Criterion | 22Bet | Parimatch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Typical margin | Around 5% on major football, tighter on niche markets than most rivals | Around 5% on cricket and football |
| Licences | Curaçao eGaming, selected national licences in Africa | Curaçao eGaming, selected national licences |
| Min. deposit | $1 equivalent | ₹300 equivalent |
| Sports | 40+ sports including very long-tail competitions | Cricket-led, plus kabaddi, football, tennis and esports |
| Features | Very low minimum deposit, Crypto payments, Huge in-play list, Local rails | UPI payments, IPL specials, Live streaming, INR accounts |
| Founded | 2017 | 1994 |
| Best for | Long-tail markets, Small stakes, Emerging markets | Cricket, India, UPI payments |
Our verdict
Choose 22Bet if you want long-tail markets · small stakes · emerging markets. It comes out ahead on odds, markets in our scoring, and its licensing position in India is Curaçao eGaming.
Choose Parimatch if you want cricket · india · upi payments. It comes out ahead on trust, platform, payouts in our scoring, and its licensing position in India is Curaçao eGaming.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, 22Bet or Parimatch?
It is close: 22Bet scores 7.4/10 and Parimatch scores 7.5/10 in our methodology. 22Bet is strongest for long-tail markets, while Parimatch leads for cricket.
Is 22Bet safe and licensed?
22Bet holds these licences: Curaçao eGaming, selected national licences in Africa. Our trust score for it is 6.2/10 — the full review explains the reasoning.
Is Parimatch safe and licensed?
Parimatch holds these licences: Curaçao eGaming, selected national licences. Our trust score for it is 6.8/10 — the full review explains the reasoning.