# Winamax review (2026)

> Winamax is the best value pick: it advertises "0% Wettsteuer" on every page, so winning bets pay the full odds, and it says a study found it had the best odds on 45% of the games compared. It lists 25 sports, streams selected games free on Winamax TV, takes deposits from €1 by card or Apple Pay with no fees, and offers more limits than most. It ranks second because there's no live chat or phone line, withdrawals go only to a bank account, and it doesn't publish withdrawal times.

- URL: https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/winamax-review/
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- 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: 8.3/10
- Ranking: #2 of 5 in [Best sports betting sites in Germany](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/) — Tax-free betting
- Official website: https://www.winamax.de/
- Operator: WINAMAX SA
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## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Operator | WINAMAX SA, Paris, France |
| Licence | GGL licence for online sports betting at winamax.de since June 29, 2021; current licence granted by the Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt on December 8, 2022 (III 34-73 c 38.01/38-2020/8), under the GGL's supervision |
| Minimum age | 18+ |
| Betting tax | Winamax advertises "0% Wettsteuer" on every page of its site: it pays the 5.3% tax itself |
| Sports | 25 sports on October 22, 2026, including football, basketball, ice hockey, tennis, handball, American football, volleyball, darts, Formula 1 and winter sports |
| Features | Free live streams of selected games on Winamax TV, live betting, cash out, and "Wette ergänzen" to add selections to a bet you've placed |
| Deposits | Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay from €1, paysafecard from €10, PayPal, Klarna and Skrill from €15, Neteller from €30, and bank transfer with no minimum; no fees |
| Withdrawals | Only to a bank account in your own name in the EU or EEA, once your registration is complete; withdrawal times aren't published |
| Apps | Winamax Sportwetten: 4.64/5 from 2,680 ratings on Germany's App Store and 4.54 from 885 on Google Play (October 22, 2026) |
| Support & responsible gambling | Contact form and email (support@winamax.de) around the clock, no chat or phone; limits on deposits, stakes, losses and the number of deposits, an automatic withdrawal threshold, temporary and permanent self-exclusion, the 24-hour lock and OASIS |

## Scores

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

## Pros

- Pays the 5.3% betting tax itself: "0% Wettsteuer"
- 25 sports, with free streams of selected games on Winamax TV
- Deposits from €1 by Visa, Mastercard or Apple Pay, with no fees
- An unusually wide range of limits, including an automatic withdrawal threshold

## Cons

- No live chat or phone line
- Withdrawals only to a bank account
- No published withdrawal times

## What is Winamax?

Winamax is a French betting and poker brand. In Germany it offers sports betting only, run from Paris by WINAMAX SA. It ranks #2 in [our ranking of the best betting sites in Germany](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/).

## Is Winamax legal in Germany?

Yes. WINAMAX SA has held a German sports betting licence since June 29, 2021; its current licence was granted by the Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt on December 8, 2022, for betting online through its website and app, under the GGL's supervision. winamax.de is on the GGL's whitelist. We found no public warning against it 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: Winamax pays it

Every page of Winamax's German site advertises "0% Wettsteuer": Winamax pays the 5.3% tax on stakes itself, so a winning €100 bet at odds of 2.00 pays back the full €200. Winamax also says a study by Odoxa of 2,967 football, tennis and handball games between April and August 2025 found it had the best odds on 45% of them; that's Winamax's own claim. Our [betting tax calculator](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/betting-tax-calculator/) shows what a tax-free book is worth on any bet.

## Sports, markets and features

Winamax's betting programme listed 25 sports on October 22, 2026, from football, with over 1,200 matches open, to basketball, ice hockey, tennis, handball, American football, volleyball, darts, rugby, Formula 1 and winter sports. Winamax TV streams selected games free on your account, on computer, phone or tablet. You can bet live within Germany's limits, cash out, and add selections to a bet you've already placed ("Wette ergänzen").

## Deposits and withdrawals

Deposits carry no fees and start at €1 by Visa, Mastercard or Apple Pay, €10 by paysafecard, €15 by PayPal, Klarna or Skrill and €30 by Neteller, or any amount by bank transfer. Withdrawals are stricter: only to a bank account in your own name in the EU or EEA, and only once your registration is complete; until then, deposits are capped at €100 and withdrawals aren't possible. Winamax doesn't publish withdrawal times.

## App and experience

Winamax's app is rated 4.64 out of 5 from 2,680 ratings on Germany's App Store and 4.54 from 885 on Google Play (October 22, 2026): well rated, but used by far fewer Germans than Tipico's or Betano's.

## Safety, responsible gambling and support

Winamax offers more limits than most: a maximum per deposit, maximum stakes per day or month, a cap on the number of deposits per day, week or month, maximum losses per day, week or month, and an automatic withdrawal threshold, a reserve amount for your account above which winnings are paid out. You can exclude yourself temporarily or permanently (a permanent exclusion closes your account for three years), register with OASIS through Winamax, and use the 24-hour lock.

Support is by contact form and email (support@winamax.de), which Winamax says are staffed around the clock; there's no live chat or phone line. 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 Winamax best for?

- **Value-focused bettors** who want winnings paid at the full odds.
- **Fans who like to watch** selected games on free streams.
- **Not for** bettors who want to talk to someone, or to withdraw to PayPal.

## Our verdict

Winamax gives German bettors the full odds, free streams and fine-grained limits, which puts it second in our ranking; the lack of chat and phone support and its bank-only withdrawals keep it from the top. Compare it in [our German ranking](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/), or see the [best Winamax alternatives](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/winamax-alternatives/).

## How Winamax 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 Winamax alternatives](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/winamax-alternatives/).

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Winamax charge the betting tax?

No. Winamax advertises "0% Wettsteuer" on every page of its German site: it pays Germany's 5.3% betting tax itself, so a winning bet pays the full odds. See our [betting tax calculator](https://safebet.ai/de/sports-betting/betting-tax-calculator/) for what that's worth.

### Is Winamax legal in Germany?

Yes. WINAMAX SA has held a German sports betting licence since June 29, 2021, renewed by the Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt on December 8, 2022, and winamax.de is on the GGL whitelist. Winamax offers sports betting only in Germany.

### Can I watch games on Winamax?

Yes, selected games, for free. Winamax TV streams matches marked with its logo on your account, on computer, smartphone or tablet.

### How do Winamax withdrawals work?

Withdrawals go only to a bank account in your own name in the EU or EEA, and only once your registration is complete; until then, deposits are capped at €100. Winamax doesn't publish withdrawal times.

## 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. [Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen](https://www.winamax.de/allgemeine-geschaeftsbedingungen) — WINAMAX SA, as of 2025-09-09; accessed 2026-10-22
3. [Impressum](https://www.winamax.de/impressum) — WINAMAX SA, accessed 2026-10-22
4. [Einzahlungsmethoden](https://www.winamax.de/einzahlungsmethoden) — Winamax, accessed 2026-10-22
5. [Anleitung und FAQ](https://www.winamax.de/anleitung_faq) — Winamax, accessed 2026-10-22
6. [Verantwortliches Spiel](https://www.winamax.de/verantwortliches-spiel) — Winamax, accessed 2026-10-22
7. [Kontakt](https://www.winamax.de/kontakt) — Winamax, accessed 2026-10-22
8. [Winamax sports betting (homepage and betting programme)](https://www.winamax.de/) — Winamax, accessed 2026-10-22
9. [Winamax Sportwetten (App Store listing)](https://apps.apple.com/de/app/id1575718517) — Apple App Store (Germany), accessed 2026-10-22
10. [Winamax Sportwetten (Google Play listing)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.winamax.winajsde&gl=DE) — Google Play (Germany), accessed 2026-10-22