# bet365 review (2026)

> bet365 has the best combination of rating and reach among Dutch sportsbook apps: 4.70 from more than 12,000 ratings on the Dutch App Store and 4.6 on Google Play. Its app listings promise live betting on a wide range of sports including the Eredivisie, Bet Builder+ before and during matches, cash out and partial cash out, and livestreams of hundreds of thousands of events a year, and the Ksa renewed its licence until 2031. It's fifth for two reasons: its record, with a €400,000 fine for advertising aimed at young adults and a binding instruction for not acting on signs that players couldn't afford their gambling; and what we couldn't check, because bet365's Dutch website and help centre blocked our checks, so we couldn't verify its payout caps, payments, withdrawal times or support.

- URL: https://safebet.ai/nl/sports-betting/bet365-review/
- Markdown version: https://safebet.ai/nl/sports-betting/bet365-review/index.html.md
- Last updated: 2026-10-23 (re-checked when an operator changes its terms or a regulator or court acts)
- Author: SafeBet.ai Research Team (SafeBet.ai)
- SafeBet.ai score: 6.9/10
- Ranking: #5 of 5 in [Best sports betting sites in the Netherlands](https://safebet.ai/nl/sports-betting/) — Top-rated app
- Official website: https://www.bet365.nl/
- Operator: Hillside (New Media Malta) PLC
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- Statutory warning: Wat kost gokken jou? Stop op tijd. 18+ (English: What does gambling cost you? Stop in time. 18+)
- Editorial policy and advertiser disclosure: https://safebet.ai/editorial-policy/

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Operator | Hillside (New Media Malta) PLC, Ta' Xbiex, Malta (registration C66039); bet365's apps are published by Hillside Technology Limited |
| Licence | Ksa licence 3598 for online casino games, poker, horse-race betting and sports betting, valid October 1, 2026 to October 1, 2031, one of the first eight renewals the Ksa granted on September 17, 2026; bet365.nl is the website the Ksa lists |
| Ksa record | A €400,000 fine for advertising aimed at young adults, which bet365 has taken to the Council of State; a binding instruction of November 13, 2025 for not responding adequately to signs that players could no longer bear the financial consequences of their gambling, upheld on objection on August 4, 2026; and a 2026 reprimand for offering a match for players under 21 through a one-off registration error, since fixed |
| What its app listings say | Live and pre-match betting on a wide range of sports including the Eredivisie, Champions League, Formula 1, the NFL and the NBA; Bet Builder+ before and during matches; tens of thousands of live markets; livestreams of hundreds of thousands of events a year worldwide; cash out and partial cash out before and during games; payment by debit card, iDEAL and PayPal |
| What we couldn't check | bet365.nl and its help centre blocked our automated checks, so its betting rules, maximum payouts, minimum stake, deposit and withdrawal terms, limits and support hours are unverified |
| Apps | bet365 – Wedden op sport: 4.70/5 from 12,254 ratings on the Dutch App Store and 4.6 from about 2,000 reviews on Google Play, with more than 50,000 downloads (October 23, 2026) |
| Responsible gambling | Its app listing names time-outs, deposit limits, activity alerts and self-exclusion; like every licensed Dutch site it must check Cruks and make you set limits before you play |

## Scores

- Licensing & safety (25%): 6.5/10
- Markets & features (20%): 8.0/10
- Odds & limits (15%): 6.0/10
- Payments & payouts (15%): 5.0/10
- App & experience (15%): 10.0/10
- Support & responsible gambling (10%): 5.0/10

## Pros

- The best-rated big sportsbook app in the Netherlands: 4.70 from more than 12,000 ratings
- A licence renewed until 2031
- Its listings promise Bet Builder+, cash out and a huge streaming offer

## Cons

- A €400,000 fine and a binding instruction from the Ksa over affordability checks
- Its website blocked our checks: payout caps, payments, withdrawals and support are unverified
- Everything about its features comes from bet365's own app listings

## What is bet365?

bet365 is one of the world's biggest online bookmakers, run in the Netherlands by Hillside (New Media Malta) PLC of Ta' Xbiex, Malta, under a Dutch licence that also covers its casino, poker and bingo apps. It ranks #5 in [our ranking of the best betting sites in the Netherlands](https://safebet.ai/nl/sports-betting/).

A note on our sources: bet365's Dutch website and help centre blocked our automated checks, so this review relies on the Kansspelautoriteit's records and bet365's own app listings, which we attribute as such.

## Is bet365 licensed in the Netherlands?

Yes. Hillside (New Media Malta) PLC holds Ksa licence 3598 for online casino games, poker, horse-race betting and sports betting, valid from October 1, 2026 to October 1, 2031: it was among the first eight operators whose licence the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) renewed, on September 17, 2026. bet365.nl is the website the Ksa lists; bet365.com isn't covered by the Dutch licence.

Its record weighs on its score. The Ksa fined it €400,000 for advertising aimed at young adults; a court ruled on the case on September 16, 2025, and bet365 has appealed to the Council of State. On November 13, 2025 the Ksa gave it a binding instruction for not responding adequately to signs that players might no longer be able to bear the financial consequences of their gambling, the heart of an operator's duty of care; the Ksa rejected bet365's objection on August 4, 2026, and bet365 can still go to court. In February 2026 the Ksa also called it out for offering a match for players under 21 in 2025, a one-off registration error bet365 has fixed. Check any site with our [Dutch licence check](https://safebet.ai/nl/sports-betting/licence-check/).

## Sports, markets and features

According to its Dutch app listing, bet365 offers live and pre-match betting on a wide range of sports, including the Eredivisie, the Champions League, Formula 1, the NFL and the NBA, with tens of thousands of live markets, Bet Builder+ before and during matches, and livestreams of hundreds of thousands of events a year worldwide. Its Google Play listing adds cash out and partial cash out, before and during games. We couldn't check any of this on its website. As at every licensed Dutch sportsbook, there are no bets on matches between players under 21, on amateur and youth competitions or on events such as cards and corners: see [sports betting law in the Netherlands](https://safebet.ai/nl/sports-betting/is-sports-betting-legal/).

## Odds and limits

We couldn't check bet365's maximum payouts or minimum stake: its betting rules are on the website that blocked our checks. Like the other bookmakers, it doesn't publish its margins, and we don't collect odds; our [margin calculator](https://safebet.ai/nl/sports-betting/margin-calculator/) shows what any market costs you.

## Deposits and withdrawals

Its app listing says you can pay by debit card, iDEAL and PayPal, among other methods. We couldn't check minimum deposits, withdrawal times or fees, so check them in the app before your first deposit.

## App and experience

bet365's sportsbook app, bet365 – Wedden op sport, is rated 4.70 out of 5 from 12,254 ratings on the Dutch App Store and 4.6 from about 2,000 reviews on Google Play, with more than 50,000 downloads (October 23, 2026): the best combination of rating and reach among the sportsbooks in our ranking. bet365 also has separate casino, poker and bingo apps.

## Safety, responsible gambling and support

Its app listing names time-outs, deposit limits, activity alerts and self-exclusion, and like every licensed Dutch operator, bet365 must check Cruks, the national exclusion register, and make you set limits before you play. Given the Ksa's binding instruction, set your own limits low. We couldn't check its support channels or hours. Free, anonymous help: the Ksa's OpenOverGokken helpline on 0800 24 000 22, 24/7, and our [guide to gambling help in the Netherlands](https://safebet.ai/nl/guides/gambling-help-netherlands/).

## Who is bet365 best for?

- **App-first bettors**, who want the best-rated big sportsbook app.
- **Bettors who watch while they bet**, if its streaming offer lives up to its listing.
- **Not for** bettors who want a clean regulatory record, or published limits before they sign up.

## Our verdict

bet365 has a strong app and a renewed licence, but a €400,000 fine, a binding instruction on affordability checks and a website we couldn't check put it fifth. Compare it in [our Dutch ranking](https://safebet.ai/nl/sports-betting/), or see the [best bet365 alternatives](https://safebet.ai/nl/sports-betting/bet365-alternatives/).

## How bet365 compares

| # | Sports betting site | Score | Ksa licence | Sports | Features | Max. payout | Payments | Payout speed | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [BetMGM](https://safebet.ai/nl/sports-betting/betmgm-review/) | 8.6/10 | Ksa licence 2080, valid to July 2028 | Football incl. the Eredivisie, darts, tennis, basketball & more | Live betting, same-match combos, cash out, streams where available | €200,000 net per bet; €0.10 minimum stake | iDEAL \| Wero, Trustly | Usually within minutes; up to 5 working days; no fees | iOS 4.7 · Android 4.5 |
| 2 | [TOTO](https://safebet.ai/nl/sports-betting/toto-review/) | 8.2/10 | Ksa licence 3621, renewed to October 2031 | Eredivisie, Eerste Divisie, F1, tennis, darts, NBA, NFL & more | Bet builder, partial & auto cash out, early payout, selected streams | Not published | iDEAL \| Wero only | Mostly within an hour; within 24 hours | iOS 4.4 · Android 2.1 |
| 3 | [Circus](https://safebet.ai/nl/sports-betting/circus-review/) | 7.8/10 | Ksa licence 1830, valid to March 2027 | Football incl. the Eredivisie, tennis, basketball, darts & more | Partial cash out, pre-match bet builder, streams of selected matches | Not checked (terms blocked our check) | iDEAL, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro; no fees | Within hours; up to 24 hours at busy times | iOS 4.3 · Android 4.2 |
| 4 | [ZEbet](https://safebet.ai/nl/sports-betting/zebet-review/) | 7.7/10 | Ksa licence 1600, valid to February 2027 | Football incl. Eredivisie & Eerste Divisie, plus horse racing (ZEturf) | Live betting, cash out; no bet builder or streams found | No cap published; €0.10 minimum stake | iDEAL, Visa, Mastercard; no fees | Approved within 1 working day | iOS 4.5 · Android 4.6 |
| 5 | [bet365](https://safebet.ai/nl/sports-betting/bet365-review/) | 6.9/10 | Ksa licence 3598, renewed to October 2031 | Eredivisie, Champions League, F1, NFL, NBA & more (app listing) | Bet Builder+, cash out, livestreams (app listings) | Not checked (site blocked our checks) | Debit card, iDEAL, PayPal (app listing) | Not checked | iOS 4.7 · Android 4.6 |

See the [best bet365 alternatives](https://safebet.ai/nl/sports-betting/bet365-alternatives/).

## Frequently asked questions

### Is bet365 legal in the Netherlands?

Yes. Hillside (New Media Malta) PLC holds Ksa licence 3598 for online casino games, poker, horse-race and sports betting, renewed on September 17, 2026 and valid until October 1, 2031, and bet365.nl is the website the Ksa lists for it. bet365.com isn't covered. Check any site with our [Dutch licence check](https://safebet.ai/nl/sports-betting/licence-check/).

### Why did the Ksa give bet365 a binding instruction?

For not responding adequately to signs that players might no longer be able to bear the financial consequences of their gambling, the core of a licensed operator's duty of care. The instruction dates from November 13, 2025; the Ksa rejected bet365's objection on August 4, 2026, and bet365 can still go to court.

### Does bet365 stream matches in the Netherlands?

Its Dutch app listing says bet365 streams hundreds of thousands of events a year worldwide, from major football leagues to the NBA and NFL. We couldn't check which events are available to Dutch customers, because bet365's website blocked our checks.

## Sources

1. [Kansspelwijzer: Hillside (New Media Malta) PLC](https://openovergokken.nl/kansspelwijzer/hillside-new-media-malta-plc/) — Kansspelautoriteit (OpenOverGokken), entry updated 2026-10-02; accessed 2026-10-23
2. [Eerste vervolgvergunningen voor online kansspelen verleend](https://kansspelautoriteit.nl/eerste-vervolgvergunningen-voor-online-kansspelen-verleend) — Kansspelautoriteit, 2026-09-17
3. [Hillside New Media Malta Plc (fine for advertising aimed at young adults)](https://kansspelautoriteit.nl/hillside-new-media-malta-plc) — Kansspelautoriteit, 2025-11-03
4. [Hillside (binding instruction)](https://kansspelautoriteit.nl/hillside) — Kansspelautoriteit, 2026-08-20
5. [Bindende aanwijzing voor Hillside om zorgplicht te versterken](https://kansspelautoriteit.nl/bindende-aanwijzing-voor-hillside-om-zorgplicht-te-versterken) — Kansspelautoriteit, 2026-01-22
6. [Beslissing op bezwaar, bindende aanwijzing Hillside](https://kansspelautoriteit.nl/sites/default/files/2026-08/2026-08-04_22613_BOB%20bindende%20aanwijzing_Hillside.pdf) — Kansspelautoriteit, 2026-08-04
7. [Kansspelautoriteit spreekt One Casino en bet365 aan op verboden wedaanbod](https://kansspelautoriteit.nl/kansspelautoriteit-spreekt-one-casino-en-bet365-aan-op-verboden-wedaanbod) — Kansspelautoriteit, 2026-02-06
8. [bet365 – Wedden op sport (App Store listing)](https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/id1586115482) — Apple App Store (Netherlands), version 8.478.0 of 2026-10-22; accessed 2026-10-23
9. [bet365 Sports Betting (Google Play listing)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bet365SportsNL.Bet365_Application&gl=NL) — Google Play (Netherlands), updated 2026-10-13; accessed 2026-10-23