Which Bookmakers take bets from India?

A large number of online bookmakers take bets from those living in India but the main problem for Indian customers is usually sending money to bookmakers and getting it back again when your bets win. The difficulties of the Indian banking system mean that there are only a small number of bookmakers who can properly service the Indian market.


We have listed a large number of online bookmakers who take bets from India and we would especially recommend four bookmakers who service the Indian market - Bet 365, William Hill, Ladbrokes and Betfair.


The question of whether it is legal to bet from India using an international bookmaker is not clear in law. While bookmakers in India are illegal, there is no specific law in India which bans an individual customer from placing an online bet with a bookmaker based outside India.


India Bet’s preferred bookmakers are:


Bet 365


Bet 365 customers can set up an online betting account from an Indian address. People setting up an account at Bet365 can also choose to manage their account in Indian Rupees rather than in U.S Dollars or British Pounds.

Bet 365 will accept bets from Indian customers in every state in India.


Bet 365 is one of the world’s largest online bookmakers and is based in Stoke in the United Kingdom. It is a family-owned business belonging to the Coates family, who also own Stoke City football club. It is one of the most respected and trusted bookmaking businesses in the world.


Customers in India can deposit money into their Bet365 account using their debit card, credit card, NETeller, EntroPay and Wire Transfer from their bank account. All of these deposit methods are free. Wire transfers take from 3-10 days to process.


Ladbrokes



Ladbrokes accepts accounts registered from an Indian address.


Ladbrokes is a UK company based in Rayners Lane, London. It is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. Ladbrokes runs a large chain of betting shops in the UK and has extensive online betting operations across the world.


Ladbrokes has betting licences in the United Kingdom and Gibraltar.


Depositing funds into a Ladbrokes gambling account from India can be done easily and quickly in a number of ways. It is possible to deposit using credit cards, NETeller, bank transfer, Western Union money transfer, EntroPay and Moneybookers.


William Hill


William Hill accepts accounts set up and registered at an Indian address.


William Hill is floated on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100, meaning it is one of the top 100 companies in the United Kingdom.


William Hill has betting licences in the United Kingdom and Gibraltar.


Depositing funds into a William Hill betting account from India can be done in a variety of ways, including; debit and credit card payments, international bank transfer, PayPal, NETeller, Moneybookers and Click2Pay.


Betfair



Betfair is a betting exchange and its technical status is somewhere between a bookmaker and a stock exchange for sports betting. Betting exchanges are not covered by Indian law so it is a grey area as to whether it is operating legally in taking bets from Indian customers.


For the serious cricket bettor a Betfair account is a must as they offer fantastic in-play markets and many millions of dollars are traded on every cricket match.


Betfair allow Indians to open a betting account from an Indian address.


Betfair accepts various means of deposit from all over the world. One can make a deposit on Betfair using; credit and debit cards, Western Union money transfer, Moneybookers and NETeller.


Other bookies who take bets from customers in India


888 Sport


888 Sport is part of the 888 Group, one of the largest online casino operators in the world. 888 is floated on the London Stock Exchange.


It is possible to set up an account from an Indian address at 888sport.com and they should accept bets from these accounts.


It is clearly indicated in the terms and conditions that the gambling services offered are “intended only for users who are not prohibited by the laws of any applicable jurisdiction from gambling on the Internet.”


So, it is worth knowing what the online gambling regulations are in your area before registering an account in India.


To make a bet you obviously need money in your account. At 888sport it is possible to make a deposit with a wide range of means. Customers worldwide can use their debit or credit card, Entropay Virtual Visa Cards, PayPal, ClickandBuy, NETeller and Wire Transfers from their bank account.


BetClic.com


Setting up an account:
BetClic.com accepts accounts from Indian addresses and should take bets from these accounts.
However, in the Terms & Conditions it is clearly indicated that when applying for an account at BetClic.com you should know the legality of online sports gambling in your area.


It is therefore worth checking the legality of online gambling where you are in India before setting up an account and depositing money in it.


Bettors in India setting up an account have a variety of options of how to deposit money into their account. They can use their credit or debit card, wire transfer or e-wallets such as EntroPay, NETeller and Moneybookers.com.


Betfred


Betfred accepts accounts registered at Indian addresses.


People depositing into their Betfred account from India have various ways of transferring money to Betfred. They include; credit and debit cards, NETeller, PayPal, Moneybookers, myCitadel, cheque and bank transfer.


betinternet


betinternet will accept accounts set up from an Indian address.


It is stated in the Terms and Conditions that each user must ensure that they comply with their own local, national or state laws regarding betting before opening an account.


There are a wide variety of ways for betinternet account holders in India to deposit funds into their account. Users can deposit using their debit or credit card, Bankers drafts, cheques, international bank transfers, NETeller and Moneybookers.


Blue Square


Blue Square accepts accounts registered at Indian addresses.


Depositing on your Bluesq.com account from India can be done in a variety of ways. It is possible to put funds into your account from a credit or debit card or NETeller, Moneybookers and UKash e-wallet services.


Bodog


Bodog accepts accounts registered from an Indian address.


Players at Bodog from India can deposit in a variety of means, including; credit and debit cards, Click2Pay, NETeller and Moneybookers.


Expekt


Expekt accepts accounts registered at Indian addresses.


There are many ways to deposit money into your account at Expekt.com. International customers can deposit using debit and credit cards, e-wallets, prepaid credit cards and bank transfers.


Paddy Power


Paddy Power accepts accounts registered at an address in India.


India is not considered a restricted territory in Paddy Powers terms and conditions of use but it is stated that “it is your responsibility to ensure that at all times you comply with all laws in any jurisdiction that apply to your use of our services.”


Depositing funds into your Paddy Power account from India can be done in many ways. You can deposit using a credit or debit card, bank transfer and various e-wallet services such as Moneybookers and NETeller.


Sky Bet


Sky Bet accept accounts that are registered at an Indian address.


India is not a restricted territory in Sky Bet’s terms and conditions. It is, however, specified that “you are responsible for ensuring that it is legal to participate in remote gambling from within your country.”


Depositing in your Sky Bet account from India can be done in a few different ways. Deposits can be made using a debit or credit card or on a NETeller e-wallet account.


Stan James


Stan James will accept accounts set up from an address in India.


Stan James website says that it accepts all major payment facilities including; debit and credit cards, bank transfers and various e-wallet accounts.


Victor Chandler


Victor Chandler accepts accounts registered to an address in India.


Depositing funds in a Victor Chandler online betting account from India is made easy by the wide range of deposit options available. Users can deposit by credit or debit card, bank transfer, Western Union money transfer, NETeller, Moneybookers and UKash.