Trust Score 83/100 · Tier 1
83/100Tier 16 componentsOnline since 2006, MaxBet runs as a sportsbook in the SharkBetting Atlas.
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Is it safe to bet with? Licence, owner and complaint record, verified 2026
Online since 2006, MaxBet runs as a sportsbook in the SharkBetting Atlas.
- ACTIVE LICENCES
- 2
- PLAYER REVIEWS
- 0
Across 2 jurisdictions
Review platforms + apps
Our independent 0-100 check, computed from public records. Not paid for, not editable by operators.
Quick scan
- LicenseTier 1 UK Gambling Commission
- EnforcementNo fines
- AppsWeb only
Author and sources
MaxBet at a glance
At a glance
MaxBet sits in the top 1% of bookmakers we track and earns a Tier-1 licensing posture. The trust score and tier shown in the header above are broken down by 6 weighted components in the score panel below.
What's behind the 83/100
6 weighted checks, total 100. Each bar shows the score, weight, and what it means.
What this score means: Active licences in tier-1 jurisdictions provide strong consumer protection and dispute-resolution channels.
Evidence: Tier-1: UK Gambling Commission
What this score means: Ownership traces to a publicly-known parent group with documented filings.
Evidence: SEC-filed public parent: flutter-entertainment
What this score means: Multiple security signals failing. Mozilla Observatory grade poor or critical CVEs nearby.
Context: A technical measure of HTTP-header hardening and DNS hygiene, not evidence of a breach or unsafe funds.
Evidence: Mozilla Observatory: D
What this score means: Atlas could not verify reviews signals for this brand.
Evidence: No usable review signals (TP<50 reviews or missing)
What this score means: No fraud-intel hits, no AML enforcement actions, no KEV CVEs on infrastructure.
Evidence: No threat-intel hits
What this score means: Domain age, hosting tier, and CDN posture indicate a stable long-running operation.
Evidence: Domain age: 20y
MaxBet overview
Online since 2006, MaxBet runs as a sportsbook in the SharkBetting Atlas. The brand was first registered online in 2006, giving it roughly 20 years of operating history. Ultimate ownership traces back to Flutter Entertainment, a publicly traded company, so a regulated parent is accountable behind the brand. It holds 2 active licences, from UKGC and Romania-ONJN.
Its SharkBetting Trust Score v2 sits at 83 out of 100 (high confidence, strong band). By our methodology that places it among the better-documented operators we track. For a player in a market it is licensed for, the regulatory recourse here is among the stronger options the Atlas tracks.
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Your weighted score
83
Atlas default
83
Delta
-0.2
Licensing & regulatory footprint
Country access
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Europe0 accepted, 0 blocked
Americas0 accepted, 0 blocked
Asia0 accepted, 0 blocked
Africa0 accepted, 0 blocked
Oceania0 accepted, 0 blocked
Activity timeline
Atlas tracked 4 timeline sources for this brand: licence registers, UKGC enforcement sitemap, certificate transparency, atlas verification. 1 returned signal so far. Atlas first observed this brand on 2026-04-19.Latest event: Atlas last verified on 2026-04-19.
Public reviews
What to expect
Identity checks
Standard: ID on first withdrawal
A general expectation for this brand type, not an individually verified KYC audit. Check the operator’s own terms before depositing.
How we know: Apple App Store + Google Play Store metadata, atlas brand catalogue. Last checked 2026-04-19.
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Frequently asked questions
Is MaxBet safe?
MaxBet has a Trust Score of 83/100 with high data confidence. It rates well on independent signals: licensing 84/100, reviews 50/100, corporate 98/100, security 30/100. No active red flags are recorded against the brand.
Who owns MaxBet?
MaxBet is part of the SEC-listed group flutter-entertainment (ticker FLUT), which discloses audited financials and ownership in public filings. Verified ownership matters because the parent company holds the regulatory licence, custody of player funds, and final responsibility for dispute resolution; corporate transparency is one of six components in the Trust Score v2 rubric.
Is MaxBet licensed?
MaxBet appears in regulator registers classified by the Trust Score v2 scorer as UKGC (tier-1). The licensing component scores 84/100 in Trust Score v2. Tier-1 status means strict KYC, AML, segregated player funds, and mandatory dispute resolution. Tier-2 covers Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Alderney, Kahnawake, and KSA-NL. Tier-3 covers Curacao-style light-touch frameworks.
Is MaxBet's site secure?
MaxBet scores 30/100 on the Trust Score v2 security component, indicating noticeable hardening gaps. Signals include: Mozilla Observatory grade D; DNS hygiene: no SPF/DMARC/DKIM (-5). The security component blends HTTP-header hardening (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options), TLS configuration, DNS hygiene (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), CDN/WAF presence, and hosting reputation; it does not assess the operator's internal security or breach history.
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| Metric | This brand MaxBet | Alternative 1 Not selected | Alternative 2 Not selected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trust Score | 83/100 | ||
| Tier | Tier 1 | ||
| Active licences | 2 | ||
| Player reviews | 0 | ||
| Top regulator | UK Gambling Commission | ||
| Regulator actions | None on file |
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Sources (3)
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Regulator records (1)
- [1]MaxBet licence record (no. 61384) (UK Gambling Commission)
Operator pages (1)
- [3]Domain registration record for maxbet.net (RDAP (registry data))
Other (1)
- [2]Web-security scan of maxbet.net (grade D) (Mozilla HTTP Observatory)Accessed
Trust score computed from 6 weighted components (licensing, corporate, security, reviews, threat intel, operational). License data verified against public authority records. Last verified 53 days ago. Sources cited: 3.
Last updated: 19 Apr 2026
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