Description

bet365 is one of the world's largest bookmakers, founded in 2000 and owned by the Coates family through the Hillside group. It is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (account 39225) and operates under Hillside entities across dozens of markets, including licensed US state operations in 19 jurisdictions. The sportsbook sets the industry standard for market depth, live streaming and in-play betting, with casino, poker and bingo attached. Banking is fiat-only: Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay, Trustly and bank transfer (plus Venmo and PayNearMe in the US), with a $10 typical minimum deposit; e-wallet and debit withdrawals often arrive within 1-4 hours. KYC is mandatory - ID and proof of address are verified before withdrawals, usually within 48 hours. Welcome offers are regional, such as Bet $10, Get $365 in bonus bets for US states, with bonus bets non-withdrawable.