Sky Bet are one of the most popular online bookmakers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and even further afield. It is legal to access everything that Sky Bet can offer in a number of countries. We shall take a closer look at this in a moment.

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Sky Bet Licence & History

For United Kingdom customers, Sky Bet is licenced and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. For customers in any other country, the Alderney Gambling Control Commission licences and regulates this bookmaker.

In whichever country you sign up to Sky Bet in, be aware that you may have to provide additional documentation to support your registration form. This extra information can include copies of your driving licence, passport, bank statement and/or recent utility bill.

If, at any time, you are asked to provide this information, you must do so as soon as possible. You risk having your account temporarily suspended otherwise.

Where Is Sky Bet Legal?

So, how many Sky Bet accepted countries are there? There are a range of countries where it may be possible to access the Sky Bet site. Note, though, that registering an account and betting with this bookie may be prohibited.

If you attempt to create an account with Sky Bet in any of the Sky Bet restricted countries, your account will be immediately suspended. In addition, make sure your own country’s gambling laws allow you to bet online.

Sky Bet Accepted Countries

The list of Sky Bet’s accepted countries may seem small compared to those of many other online bookmakers. This is due to the restrictions placed on Sky Bet products and many countries’ online betting laws. Sky Bet can currently only accept customers who are residents in any of the above nations.

Sky Bet have a dedicated site for those of you who reside in Italy. The Sky Bet Italia site can be found at www.skybet.it.
Also, you may be asking ‘Can I use Sky Bet abroad?’ If you have registered an account with Sky Bet in any of their accepted countries, you can only access your account from those listed above. If you travel away to a restricted territory, you will not have access to your Sky Bet account.

However, this is different if you live in either the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland. You still have access to the fantastic range of promotions and price boosts that Sky Bet offer on a regular basis. Customers can also take advantage of the live streaming service Sky Bet provide, as well as their in-depth live betting options.

Sky Bet possess an excellent range of sports betting markets too. Football and horse racing in particular are covered extensively, along with cricket, basketball, baseball and tennis.

Where Is Sky Bet Illegal?

There are a number of Sky Bet restricted countries you should be aware of. In truth, bettors living in most territories will not be able to create an account with Sky Bet. The table below will display a range of selected countries where Sky Bet is illegal to access:

Selected Countries Where Sky Bet Is Illegal

There are some countries on the above list that can and do accept online bookmakers, but at the time of writing Sky Bet unfortunately are not one of them. If this changes, we will let you know.

It may be possible to access the Sky Bet website in these countries, and it may also be possible to illegally create an account. However, be aware that Sky Bet will shut your account down immediately if you do so.

Licence FAQ

What do I need to know about Sky Bet UK?

The United Kingdom is the home of Sky Bet. As such, any resident of the United Kingdom can sign up with Sky Bet, as long as they’re 18 years or older. As with all Sky Bet customers, customers from the UK may be subject to additional security checks to verify their identity. You can read more about Sky Bet UK in our main review.

Does Sky Bet operate in India?

Sky Bet is not accessible in India. If Sky Bet starts operating in India, we will let you know.

Does Sky Bet operate in Spain?

Unfortunately for residents of Spain, you will not be able to create a Sky Bet account. If Sky Bet starts operating in Spain, we will let you know.

Does Sky Bet operate in Germany?

Sky Bet is available for residents of Germany if you access their Sky Bet.de site. This is down to the Sky Bet licence and regulations.Please note, that you cannot create an account on Sky Bet,com, if you are located in germany. For which bookmakers are accessible to Germany residents, check out our bookmaker guide here.

Does Sky Bet operate in Italy?

Those of you living in Italy can access the Italian Sky Bet online bookmaker. Found at www.skybet.it, Italy residents can explore the diverse range of sports and events Sky Bet offer odds on.

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