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Introducing Betsafe
Betsafe is a bookmaker that is a subsidiary of the Swedish betting company Betsson , which we reviewed last time, and is currently headquartered in Malta .
Betsafe is a traditional betting company founded in Norway in 2006 and operates primarily in Northern Europe (Norway, Sweden, and Denmark).
Then, around 2011, it was acquired by Sweden’s Betsson, and now it can be said to be an overseas betting platform that has expanded into various overseas continents by obtaining a gaming license in Malta .
License
After being acquired by Betson, BetSafe moved its headquarters to Malta, an island nation in the Mediterranean.
Malta is a famous holiday destination and has a well-developed entertainment industry, so it has very well-established regulations regarding gambling and lotteries .
Because corporate tax regulations are relatively light there, many overseas betting companies base their headquarters in Malta and operate their platforms there.
However, from the Maltese government’s perspective, rather than allowing low-quality companies to proliferate indiscriminately, it is more advantageous for building a positive image to attract only companies with guaranteed capital and operational capabilities , and so the government manages betting companies according to strict standards .
The standard for this is the gaming license of the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) , which has been delegated authority to regulate and manage the betting industry by the Maltese government .
This qualification, called the MGA license or Malta Gaming License, is issued after comprehensively assessing whether funds for operating a betting business are managed transparently and whether security standards for protecting customer information are met.
This has enabled the Maltese government to attract only large and reliable companies, while generating high profits from license maintenance fees.
As MGA’s gaming licenses gained global recognition, betting companies realized that maintaining these gaming licenses, even at the cost of high fees, would help them maintain their business and build trust.
From the user’s perspective, this structure is beneficial to everyone, as they can use the presence of a gaming license as a criterion for finding a safe business .
Gaming License A to Z Summary Post [Link]
Supported countries and languages
As mentioned above, Betsafe’s acquisition of a gaming license allowed it to expand into betting markets across multiple continents, establishing it as a major betting company .
As of November 2024, it is estimated that BetSafe is available in approximately 180 countries , but unfortunately, it has been confirmed that it is currently unavailable in Korea .
As BetSafe has expanded into many countries, we support multiple languages to ensure that users of various nationalities can seamlessly use the site.
The following language interfaces are currently available on Betsafe’s website:
- english
- European: Swedish, Polish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Spanish
- South America: Spanish
Excluding English and Spanish, which are used as official languages in some European countries, the number of languages provided is actually very small, and it was also disappointing that there was no language interface for Asian countries.
How to sign up for Betsafe
1. Go to Betsafe’s official website.
After logging into Betsafe , click the ‘Create Account’ button in the upper right corner to go to the membership registration screen.
2. Enter the required subscription information.
When you enter the membership registration screen, you will be asked to enter some membership information for identity verification, including account information required for logging in .
The information you need to enter when signing up for BetSafe is as follows:
- Email address (ID)
- password
- English First Name/Last Name
- English address, city, and postal code
- Country of residence, currency used – South Korea and KRW (Korean Won) cannot be selected
- Currency code, phone number
- Date of birth, gender
- Set deposit limit (No limit, Daily, Weekly, Monthly)
After entering all of the above information, you can complete your membership registration by checking whether you want to receive marketing (skip possible) and agreeing to the terms and conditions, then clicking ‘Create Account’.
Content provided by Betsafe
Sportsbook
Betsafe has been a very active sports bookmaker in the past, having hosted football cups in Germany and signed a sponsorship deal with Manchester City of the EPL.
Betsafe has a competitive sportsbook in the sports betting market and has continued to compete well even after being acquired by Betsson, which only had strengths in online casinos.
We support betting on dozens of sports, including darts, cricket, bandy (Russian hockey), and Formula 1, with a wide range of betting options.
In particular, in the case of soccer, betting was available on professional soccer leagues and lower leagues in over 100 countries, most of which were also available through In-Play Betting .
In-Play Bet allows you to place live sports bets while viewing real-time match analysis infographics provided by Opta, a renowned British sports analytics company.
online casino
Online casino provided by Betsafe
BetSafe has been offering online casino games on its platform since becoming a subsidiary of Betsson, and the volume and quality of the games are quite good.
Since Betsson, which originally acquired Betsafe, had the ability to develop casino game software such as online poker, it appears that they have been influenced by this to provide good online casino betting.
Betsafe Casino currently offers over 3,400 games, ranging from video slots, including Megaways and Jackpots, to table games (as of November 2024).
In addition to this, Betsafe offers 64 exclusive slots , 30 new games are updated on a regular basis, and various live casino tables are available through contracts with renowned casino solutions, making it a very attractive choice for casino users.
virtual sports
Betsafe also supports virtual sports betting, which has recently emerged as a trend in the betting market.
Clicking on ‘Virtual Sports’ on the top banner will automatically take you to the address where the virtual sports matches are broadcast, where you can place bets on the virtual sport of your choice.
Virtual sports are an ideal betting option when there are no matches to bet on at your preferred time, as they have low minimum bet amounts and are available 24/7 .
Betsafe offers games that allow you to bet on a variety of virtual sports, including soccer, basketball, tennis, and even horse racing.
Virtual Soccer Strategy Post [Link]
online poker
As I explained when introducing Betsafe’s online casino, Betsafe has become a platform for online gaming (gambling) thanks to the influence of its parent company, Betsson.
The most notable of these is the online poker program . You can play poker directly on the web or download the client, allowing you to compete against other users anytime, anywhere.
It is also a very attractive content as you can choose from a variety of poker variations such as Texas Hold’em, Seven Card Stud, and Five Card Draw .
Betsafe is pushing online poker quite heavily, offering various promotional benefits and often hosting tournaments for its users.
Posting on types of poker games and how to play them [link]
Betsafe Review
So far, we’ve looked at the basic information and registration process for Betsafe, an overseas betting company.
Betsson, the Swedish company that owns Betsafe, is a large company that operates nearly 20 online gaming platforms as subsidiaries in addition to Betsafe.
Therefore, it can be said to be excellent in terms of safety and reliability , and its characteristic is that you can enjoy high-quality content and games.
Now, let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of Betsafe.
merit
1. A sportsbook that is easy for beginners to use.
The casual interface and fast response make it easy to use even for beginners, and the wide range of sports and leagues supported makes it ideal for developing multiple betting strategies.
2. Casino with excellent volume
We are working with casino game developers to secure high-quality content, especially some exclusive games and live casino tables provided by Evolution Gaming, Pragmatic Play, Playtech, etc., allowing you to enjoy baccarat, blackjack, and roulette in real time.
3. Various bonus options
When you sign up, you can choose your preferred option among sports, casino, and poker as a welcome bonus.
- Sports : 100% of your deposit (up to €100) + €15 free bet opportunity
- Casino : €100 bonus + 150 free spins
- Poker : Various welcome packages provided
4. Trustworthy company
The Betsson Group, which acquired BetSafe, is listed on NASDAQ (Stockholm) and has a large capital base and brand recognition, and holds an overwhelming market share in Northern Europe.
Currently, we have acquired several famous betting brands, including TonyBet, which we introduced last time, and are actively operating as a global betting site with bases around the world.
That’s why I can say that it is a trustworthy company to entrust your funds to and enjoy the games.
disadvantage
1. Difficult to use domestically
Other sportsbook review sites claim that Betsafe is available in Korea, but in reality, it’s very difficult to use.
First of all, when you sign up and enter your country of residence and currency, you cannot select South Korea and KRW (Korean Won), and they do not even provide a Korean interface.
Even if you complete registration, you will need to go through an additional currency exchange process because Korean Won is not accepted for deposits and withdrawals. This process incurs significant fees and long waiting times , resulting in significant inconvenience.
While using BTC (Bitcoin), a cryptocurrency asset, reduces restrictions, Safebet is not a platform that specializes in cryptocurrency betting (also known as “crypto betting”), and the fact that Bitcoin is the only available virtual currency asset is a significant limitation.
Therefore, it is premature to use it domestically based solely on the above-mentioned advantages, and there are many alternative sites.
2. No real-time streaming service provided
Betsafe’s sportsbook has an intuitive and user-friendly interface that even beginners can easily understand, but there are some shortcomings.
The lack of streaming capabilities to watch the actual match broadcast is a major drawback when it comes to live betting.
Of course, you can get match information in 2D graphics through sports analytics companies like Opta, but there is no better way to understand the flow of the game than watching the actual broadcast.
Overall Review
Betsafe has not yet entered the Asian betting market, including Korea, but given its capital and content, it is expected to receive a very high evaluation once it launches .
Although parent company Betsson operates many online gaming platforms, only Betsafe has acquired the MGA license, which is required to grow into a global betting company, so there is a good chance that it will enter the Asian market in the future .
