Vavada and Betsson are often shortlisted together. Below we compare them on what decides whether a casino is worth your deposit: safety, bonus terms, payments, games and what players report.
Safety and licensing: Vavada vs Betsson
Vavada is the safer pick on paper, with a CasinoGuru Safety Index of 9.7/10 against 8.8/10 for Betsson.
Vavada is licensed by Cura莽ao Gaming Authority, while Betsson holds a license from Malta Gaming Authority and Spelinspektionen. European licenses come with stricter player-protection rules than offshore ones.
CasinoGuru lists 7 player complaints against Vavada and 12 against Betsson; bigger casinos naturally collect more, so read the number together with the Safety Index.
Vavada has terms rated fair, while Betsson's are rated unfair.
Bonuses and wagering
Vavada offers new players 100% up to 1000 EUR + 100 Free Spins. Betsson offers 100% up to 100 EUR + 50 Free Spins.
We have wagering terms only for Betsson (35x). Check the bonus terms at Vavada before you claim it.
Payments and payout speed
Vavada lists 29 deposit methods (6 of them crypto) and Betsson lists 16 (0 crypto). 9 methods work at both. They include Visa, MasterCard, Bank Wire Transfer and Skrill.
Only Vavada takes WebMoney, Piastrix, SMS and Jeton. Only Betsson takes Maestro, Paysafecard, PayPal and Swish. If you already use one of these, that alone may decide it.
Betsson pays crypto and e-wallet withdrawals faster (0-1 hours) than Vavada (0-24 hours). Card and bank withdrawals take longer at both.
Withdrawal methods and limits
Vavada lists 19 withdrawal methods and 27 currencies. Its stated withdrawal limit is USD 1,000.
Betsson lists 14 withdrawal methods and 10 currencies. Its stated withdrawal limit is No Limits.
Games and customer support
Both offer live chat around the clock.
Ownership and track record
Vavada is run by Vavada B.V. and has been operating since 2017. Betsson is run by BML Group Ltd. and has been operating since 2003. Betsson has the longer track record, which usually means more complaints handled and more published payout history to judge by.
Responsible gambling tools
Vavada offers 3 of the 10 responsible gambling tools we check (self-exclusion, cool-off, self-assessment test). Betsson offers 8 of the 10 responsible gambling tools we check (deposit limit, wager limit, loss limit, time limit, self-exclusion, cool-off, reality check, self-assessment test).
Deposit limits and self-exclusion are the two tools worth having before you play anywhere.
What players say
On Trustpilot Vavada scores 1.8/5 (431 reviews) and Betsson 1.2/5 (215 reviews). Casino reviews skew negative because unhappy players post more, so this counts for only 15% of our CasiScore rating.
Vavada or Betsson: which should you choose?
Overall, Vavada is the stronger casino on our data (4.2/5 against 3.9/5). Choose Vavada if you want the higher overall rating, a higher safety score and better player reviews. Choose Betsson if you want faster payouts. Whichever you pick, set a deposit limit before you play.
Before you sign up at either casino
- Check that Vavada and Betsson accept players from your country before you register.
- Read the wagering and maximum bet rules of the bonus you plan to claim.
- Make sure your preferred withdrawal method is available, not just the deposit method.
- Have your ID documents ready; both casinos can ask for verification before the first withdrawal.
- Set a deposit limit in your account settings before you start playing.