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22bet — UK Status (as of October 2026)
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22bet (22bet.com) is an international gambling brand. The brand has never been licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and has never been authorised to offer gambling services to players in Great Britain. 22bet does not appear on the UKGC public register.
The brand is owned by Marikit Holdings Ltd (Limassol, Cyprus). Day-to-day operations are conducted by TechSolutions Group N.V. (Willemstad, Curaçao), which holds the gambling licence under which the platform operates internationally. TechSolutions (CY) Group Limited (Nicosia, Cyprus, registration HE 377018) is named in the platform's terms as the billing/payment agent.
Legalbet.uk does not endorse 22bet and provides no access, registration, deposit or withdrawal instructions on this page. UK players should only use operators that hold a current UKGC licence.
22bet Status Summary
Operator brand | 22bet (22bet.com) |
Owner | Marikit Holdings Ltd — Limassol, Cyprus |
Operating entity | TechSolutions (CY) Group Limited — Nicosia, Cyprus |
UKGC licence | Not held — 22bet is not on the UKGC public register |
UK availability | Not authorised for players in Great Britain |
Active licence | Curaçao Gaming Authority — OGL/2024/590/0758 (since April 2025) |
Founded | 2017 |
Last verified | May 2026 — UK Gambling Commission public register |
The information in this table reflects data available at the time of the last check. Verify the current UKGC position at gamblingcommission.gov.uk and any non-UK licences via the relevant regulator's register before drawing any conclusion.
What an Unlicensed UK Status Means for Players in Great Britain
A gambling operator that does not hold a UK Gambling Commission licence is not authorised to offer gambling services to players located in Great Britain. Operating without a UKGC licence in the UK is not lawful under the Gambling Act 2005, and offering or advertising such services to GB players is also restricted.
For UK players, the practical consequence is that the consumer protections that apply to UKGC-licensed operators cannot be assumed when using an unlicensed platform. These protections include:
Player funds held in segregated accounts under UKGC rules
Access to IBAS for independent dispute resolution
Responsible gambling tools required by UKGC (deposit limits, reality checks, self-exclusion)
GamStop integration — the UK-wide self-exclusion scheme
ASA / BCAP advertising standards compliance
Affordability checks and KYC requirements applicable to UK-facing UKGC licensees
The right of complaint to UKGC and remedies under UK consumer law applicable to licensed gambling
A Curaçao Gaming Authority licence regulates the operator under Curaçao law and does not extend the UKGC consumer protections to UK players.
If You Have a Concern Relating to 22bet
The UK Gambling Commission can be contacted regarding any concern about unlicensed gambling offered to UK players:
Body | Contact |
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UK Gambling Commission | gamblingcommission.gov.uk/contact-us |
Curaçao Gaming Authority (licence-related complaints) | curacao-egaming.com (verify the current official channel) |
National Gambling Helpline | 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) |
Information Commissioner's Office (data / GDPR matters) | ico.org.uk · 0303 123 1113 |
For payment disputes specifically tied to a card or bank transaction, your card issuer or bank chargeback procedure may also apply, subject to the card scheme rules and the merchant of record.
UKGC-Licensed Operators Available to GB Players
The following operators hold current UK Gambling Commission licences and are available to players in Great Britain:
Bet365 — UKGC licensed
William Hill — UKGC licensed
Paddy Power — UKGC licensed
Betfair — UKGC licensed
Sky Bet — UKGC licensed
Verify current licence status at gamblingcommission.gov.uk before opening an account or depositing funds.
Responsible Gambling
GamStop: gamstop.co.uk — UK-wide self-exclusion across UKGC-licensed sites
BeGambleAware: begambleaware.org — free advice and support
GamCare: gamcare.org.uk — National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133
Gambling Therapy: gamblingtherapy.org — international support
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