bet365 Casino

About bet365 Casino

bet365 Casino is the online casino arm of bet365, the privately owned gambling group founded by Denise Coates in Stoke-on-Trent in 2000. The casino offers slots, table games and live dealer tables alongside bet365's sportsbook, poker and bingo, and is licensed in the UK, Ontario and several US states.

At a glance

• Operator: Hillside (UK Gaming) ENC
• Parent company: bet365 Group Limited (Coates family)
• Founded: 2000
• Headquarters: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
• Website: https://casino.bet365.com

Leadership

• Denise Coates — Founder, Joint Chief Executive and majority shareholder. First-class econometrics degree (University of Sheffield); ran family bookmaker Provincial Racing; CBE 2012.
• John Coates — Joint Chief Executive. Trained as a lawyer (Bristol University); co-founded bet365 with his sister; director of bet365 Group Ltd since Sep 2001.
• Peter Coates — Chairman / director of bet365 Group Limited. Father of Denise and John Coates; chairman of Stoke City FC.
• Nick Hughes — Chief Product Officer, Gaming. Joined bet365 in 2014 as a gaming customer service advisor; previously head of gaming.

Key facts

• bet365 was founded in 2000 by Denise Coates in Stoke-on-Trent, funded by a £15m RBS loan secured against the family's betting shops.
• Year to 30 March 2025: revenue £4.036bn (+9%), with gaming revenue up 25%.
• bet365 says it serves over 120 million customers in 26 languages and employs over 10,000 people.
• The UK casino is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to Hillside (UK Gaming) ENC, account 55149, remote casino licence active since October 2019.
• bet365 entered Ontario at the regulated market launch.
• In April 2024 Evolution began supplying live dealer games to bet365 in the UK and Malta, ending Playtech's exclusive live-casino arrangement.
• Denise Coates received a CBE in January 2012 for services to the community and business.
• Named SBC Bookmaker of the Year in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.

Frequently asked questions

Is bet365 Casino legit and licensed?

Yes. In the UK, bet365's casino is run by Hillside (UK Gaming) ENC under UK Gambling Commission remote casino licence 055149-R-331499-004 (account 55149). In Ontario it is registered with the AGCO, and in the US its casino app is limited to Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Who owns bet365?

bet365 is privately owned by the Coates family through bet365 Group Limited, based in Stoke-on-Trent. Founder Denise Coates is majority shareholder and joint CEO with her brother John Coates; their father Peter Coates is a director.

What is the bet365 Casino welcome bonus?

In the UK (as of September 2026) new players can get up to 500 Free Spins across 10 daily reveals after depositing £10 in total, with no wagering on winnings; paysafecard deposits don't qualify. Offers differ by country and state, so check the terms for your location.

How fast are bet365 withdrawals?

In the UK bet365 aims to process withdrawals within 2 hours. Apple Pay is instant and most other methods (debit card, bank transfer, PayPal, Trustly) take 1-4 hours, though some card or international withdrawals can take up to five banking days.

What is the minimum deposit at bet365 Casino?

In the UK the minimum deposit is £5 for most methods, including debit card, Apple Pay and Trustly; PayPal starts at £25. To qualify for the welcome Free Spins you need £10 in total deposits.

Does bet365 have a casino app?

Yes. 'bet365 Casino Games & Slots' is on the App Store and Google Play in the UK, and 'bet365 Casino - Real Money' serves Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The apps are published by Hillside Technology Limited.

What games does bet365 Casino offer?

bet365 offers slots, table games such as blackjack and roulette, jackpots and live dealer games. Live casino content comes from Playtech and, since 2024, Evolution titles like Crazy Time and Lightning games.

Is bet365 Casino available in Canada/Ontario?

Yes in Ontario: bet365 registered with the AGCO in March 2022 through Hillside entities covering sports, casino and poker, and launched when the regulated market opened on 4 April 2022. Availability and offers in other provinces were not verified for this profile.

Responsible gambling

bet365 offers deposit limits, time-outs, self-exclusion from six months to indefinitely, activity tracking and a budget calculator in the Gambling Controls section of the account menu. Gambling is for adults only (18+, or 19+ in most Canadian provinces). If gambling stops being fun, contact a local support service such as ConnexOntario (1-866-531-2600) or GamCare in the UK.

Facts checked September 2026. Offers and terms change often and vary by country — always check the casino's own terms before you play.