Head-to-head
bet365vsCloudbet
Two of the better-rated casinos in our sports betting category, compared on the eight criteria that actually matter - licence, bonus value, withdrawal speed, payment range, regions and player protection.
- Higher rated: bet365 (8.8/10)
- Stronger licence: bet365 (UKGC, MGA, NJ DGE)
- Faster withdrawals: Cloudbet (Instant)
Side-by-side
| bet365 | Cloudbet | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Licence | UKGC, MGA, NJ DGE | Curacao eGaming |
| Welcome bonus | Sports: Bet $10 Get $200 in Bonus Bets · Casino: 100% up to $1,000 + 100 Spins | 100% match up to 5 BTC, 5x sportsbook wagering at min odds 1.5 (365 days) |
| Wagering req | - | - |
| Withdrawal speed | 24-48h | Instant |
| Min deposit | £5 | 0.001 BTC |
| Founded | 2000 | 2013 |
| GAMSTOP | No | No |
| Regions | uk, eu, au, ca, us, ie | global |
Payment methods
Only bet365: Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer.
Only Cloudbet: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, USDT.
bet365 - at a glance
UKGC, MGA, and NJ DGE licensed sportsbook and casino since 2000. Owned by the Coates family. Industry-leading mobile app and 25+ year operational history. April 2024 UKGC £582,120 fine for AML and social responsibility failures.
Cloudbet - at a glance
Crypto casino and sportsbook operating since 2013, Curaçao licensed via Halcyon Super Holdings B.V. Among the longest continuous operational records in the crypto space. Best-in-class sportsbook bonus terms.
Read the full Cloudbet review →
Which one should you pick?
Use the side-by-side above as the starting point. bet365 scores higher overall (8.8/10 vs 8.5/10), bet365 has the stronger licence (UKGC, MGA, NJ DGE), and Cloudbet pays out faster (Instant). Beyond that, the right choice depends on which payment methods you prefer and which welcome bonus terms work for your bankroll - both reviews above walk through the bonus T&Cs in detail.