# Betano review (2026)

> Betano is the best pick for bettors who want features: a bet builder, cash out on singles and accumulators before and during games, a €0.20 minimum stake and a published table of maximum winnings of up to €300,000 per bet. Its apps are rated 4.68 on iOS and 4.48 on Android, from more than 145,000 ratings combined. The tax is only deducted from winning bets. It ranks third because it doesn't publish withdrawal times or support hours where we could check, and its terms name a different company than the GGL whitelist.

- URL: https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/betano-review/
- Markdown version: https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/betano-review/index.html.md
- Last updated: 2026-10-22 (re-checked when an operator changes its terms or a regulator or court acts)
- Author: SafeBet.ai Research Team (SafeBet.ai)
- SafeBet.ai score: 8.1/10
- Ranking: #3 of 5 in [Best sports betting sites in Germany](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/) — Best app & bet builder
- Official website: https://www.betano.de/
- Operator: Betkick Sportsbetting Limited
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## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Operator | Betkick Sportsbetting Limited, St. Julian's, Malta, according to the GGL whitelist; Betano's terms (February 2026 copy) name Betkick Sportwettenservice GmbH of Hohenzell, Austria, as the provider |
| Licence | GGL licence for online sports betting at betano.de since February 19, 2021, current licence of December 16, 2022; also licensed for virtual slot machines |
| Minimum age | 18+ |
| Betting tax | Not charged when you bet: the 5.3% tax is deducted as a fee only from winning bets (terms, 5.2) |
| Stakes and maximum winnings | Minimum stake €0.20; maximum net winnings per bet from €5,000 to €300,000 depending on the competition and market, €300,000 on results in top football competitions |
| Features | Bet builder, cash out on singles and accumulators before and during games, MyLive, bet sharing and WettMentor bet suggestions |
| Payments | Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Klarna Sofort, Betano Cash and credit cards; withdrawals only requested on the website, usually free of charge; minimums and times not published |
| Apps | Betano Sportwetten und Slots: 4.68/5 from 20,235 ratings on Germany's App Store and 4.48 from 126,238 on Google Play (October 22, 2026) |
| Responsible gambling | Deposit, loss and session-time limits (lowered at once, raised after 7 days), OASIS self-exclusion from your account, the 24-hour lock and the €1,000 LUGAS limit |

## Scores

- Licensing & safety (25%): 8.5/10
- Markets & features (20%): 8.5/10
- Odds, tax & limits (15%): 7.5/10
- Payments & payouts (15%): 7.0/10
- App & experience (15%): 9.5/10
- Support & responsible gambling (10%): 7.0/10

## Pros

- The tax is only deducted from winning bets
- Bet builder and cash out on singles and accumulators, before and during games
- Published maximum winnings, up to €300,000 per bet, and a €0.20 minimum stake
- Apps rated 4.68 on iOS and 4.48 on Android, from more than 145,000 ratings

## Cons

- Withdrawal times and support hours aren't published where we could check
- Its terms name a different company than the GGL whitelist
- Its app listings disagree on whether live streaming is available in Germany

## What is Betano?

Betano is the betting brand of the Kaizen Gaming group and, according to its app listing, an official partner of FC Bayern München. In Germany it offers sports betting and slots. It ranks #3 in [our ranking of the best betting sites in Germany](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/).

A note on our sources: Betano's German site blocks visitors from outside Germany, so this review relies on the GGL whitelist, Betano's app listings and a February 2026 Internet Archive copy of its terms.

## Is Betano legal in Germany?

Yes. The GGL whitelist lists Betkick Sportsbetting Limited, based in Malta, as licensed for online sports betting at betano.de since February 19, 2021, with its current licence dated December 16, 2022, and for virtual slot machines since May 31, 2023. One inconsistency: the copy of Betano's terms we read names Betkick Sportwettenservice GmbH of Hohenzell, Austria, as the provider. The licence that counts is the one on the whitelist. We found no public warning against Betano on the GGL's site as of October 22, 2026. Check any site with our [German licence check](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/licence-check/).

## The betting tax: only on winning bets

Betano's terms (section 5.2) say it pays the 5.3% betting tax on all stakes to the tax office, doesn't charge it when you bet, and deducts it as a fee only if your bet wins. So a losing bet costs nothing extra, and a winning €100 bet at odds of 2.00 pays back €194.70 instead of €200. Our [betting tax calculator](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/betting-tax-calculator/) compares this with books that pay the tax themselves.

## Sports, markets and features

Betano covers football, tennis, basketball, the NFL, volleyball and more, and its app highlights a bet builder (several markets from one game in one bet), cash out on singles and accumulators before and during games, a personal MyLive page, bet sharing and WettMentor bet suggestions. Its terms set the minimum stake at €0.20 and publish maximum net winnings per bet: €300,000 on results in top football competitions such as the Bundesliga and Champions League, €100,000 on markets such as over/under, handicaps and correct score there, €25,000 on other match markets and €5,000 on off-pitch markets, with lower caps in second-tier leagues. Its terms also say the betting programme can differ from state to state.

Streaming is unclear: Betano's German-language Google Play listing offers free streams to verified customers with at least €0.20 in their account, while its English-language listing says streaming isn't available to users in Germany.

## Deposits and withdrawals

Betano's app listings name Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Klarna Sofort, Betano Cash and credit cards. Its terms say fees may apply depending on the method, withdrawals can only be requested on the website, not by phone or email, and are "usually free of charge"; you must verify your identity within 30 days, and can't withdraw before. Betano doesn't publish minimums or withdrawal times in the sources we could read.

## App and experience

Betano's apps are among the most used in Germany: 4.68 out of 5 from 20,235 ratings on the App Store and 4.48 from 126,238 on Google Play, with more than 5 million downloads (October 22, 2026).

## Safety, responsible gambling and support

Betano offers deposit, loss and session-time limits (lowered at once, raised after 7 days), OASIS self-exclusion from your account or through customer service, and the legal safeguards: the €1,000 monthly LUGAS limit and the 24-hour lock. We couldn't check its support channels or hours from outside Germany.

Free, anonymous help: the BIÖG helpline on 0800 1 37 27 00, and our [guide to gambling help in Germany](https://safebet.ai/de/guides/gambling-help-germany/).

## Who is Betano best for?

- **Bettors who build their own bets** and like to cash out.
- **App-first bettors.**
- **High-stakes football bettors**, who can check the published maximum winnings.
- **Not for** bettors who want the full odds with no tax.

## Our verdict

Betano has the features and the apps, and only taxes winning bets, which puts it third. What it doesn't publish about withdrawals and support, and the mismatch between its terms and the whitelist, keep it behind Tipico and Winamax. Compare it in [our German ranking](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/), or see the [best Betano alternatives](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/betano-alternatives/).

## How Betano compares

| # | Sports betting site | Score | Licensed since | 5.3% betting tax | Sports | Features | Payments | Payout speed | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Tipico](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/tipico-review/) | 8.4/10 | Oct 2020 (online and retail) | Tipico pays it | Football to the 3. Liga, US sports, tennis, F1, handball & more | Live bets, cash out, long-term bets | Not checked (site blocked outside Germany) | Not checked (site blocked outside Germany) | iOS 4.7 · Android 4.7 |
| 2 | [Winamax](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/winamax-review/) | 8.3/10 | Jun 2021 | Winamax pays it ("0% Wettsteuer") | 25 sports, incl. football, basketball, ice hockey, tennis, darts | Free streams on Winamax TV, cash out, add to a placed bet | Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, PayPal, Klarna, Skrill, Neteller, paysafecard, bank transfer | To a bank account in your name; times not published | iOS 4.6 · Android 4.5 |
| 3 | [Betano](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/betano-review/) | 8.1/10 | Feb 2021 | Deducted from winning bets only | Football, tennis, basketball, NFL, volleyball & more | Bet builder, cash out (pre-match and live), MyLive | Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Klarna, cards, Betano Cash | Usually free; times not published | iOS 4.7 · Android 4.5 |
| 4 | [ODDSET](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/oddset-review/) | 8.0/10 | Nov 2020 (online and retail) | Keeps 5% of the payout on winning bets | Football (Bundesliga to 3. Liga), international leagues & more | Live bets, cash out, bet builder (selected sports) | PayPal, Tink transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, paysafecard | Reviewed within 48 hours; no fees | iOS 4.6 · Android 4.5 |
| 5 | [bet-at-home](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/bet-at-home-review/) | 7.9/10 | Nov 2020 | Deducted from winning bets only | Football, basketball, ice hockey, handball, darts & more | Bet builder, partial and automatic cash out, Re-Bet | Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Klarna, Trustly, Skrill, Neteller, paysafecard | Processed within 24 hours; no fees | iOS 4.3 · no Android app on Google Play |

See the [best Betano alternatives](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/betano-alternatives/).

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Betano charge the betting tax?

Only on winning bets. Betano's terms say the 5.3% tax isn't charged when you place a bet, but is deducted as a fee if the bet wins. A winning €100 bet at odds of 2.00 therefore pays back €194.70. See our [betting tax calculator](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/betting-tax-calculator/).

### Is Betano legal in Germany?

Yes. Betkick Sportsbetting Limited has held a GGL licence for online sports betting at betano.de since February 19, 2021, renewed on December 16, 2022, and betano.de is on the GGL whitelist.

### What's the most I can win at Betano?

It depends on the market. Betano's terms cap net winnings per bet at €300,000 on results in top football competitions such as the Bundesliga and Champions League, €100,000 on markets such as over/under and correct score there, and less on other leagues and markets; the lowest cap applies to accumulators.

### Can I watch live streams on Betano in Germany?

It's unclear. Betano's German-language Google Play listing offers free streams to verified customers with at least €0.20 in their account, but its English-language listing says streaming isn't available to users in Germany. Check in the app.

## Sources

1. [Übersicht erlaubter Anbieter (Whitelist)](https://www.gluecksspiel-behoerde.de/de/fuer-spielende/uebersicht-erlaubter-anbieter-whitelist) — Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder, last updated 2026-10-02; accessed 2026-10-22
2. [Geschäftsbedingungen](https://web.archive.org/web/20260221123540/https://www.betano.de/artikel/geschaftsbedingungen/293137/) — Betano, Internet Archive capture of 2026-02-21
3. [Betano Sportwetten und Slots (App Store listing)](https://apps.apple.com/de/app/id1105421899) — Apple App Store (Germany), version 4.108.0 of 2026-10-13; accessed 2026-10-22
4. [Betano (Google Play listing, German)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kaizengaming.betano&hl=de&gl=DE) — Google Play (Germany), updated 2026-10-16; accessed 2026-10-22
5. [Betano (Google Play listing, English)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kaizengaming.betano&hl=en&gl=DE) — Google Play (Germany), accessed 2026-10-22