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A long-established UK/Ireland betting exchange
Not available lawfully hereIs Betdaq legal in India?
No. Real-money gambling is banned in India. Under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025 (PROGA), in force since 1 October 2025, Betdaq cannot lawfully offer you a welcome bonus here, and you cannot lawfully claim one.
PROGA bans all real-money gaming nationwide and criminalises its operation, promotion and financial facilitation. Banks, UPI and card networks are barred from processing money-gaming transactions, and by 28 March 2026 the government had blocked or actioned 8,376 betting and gambling URLs. source
Any Betdaq bonus you see advertised for India is offered from an offshore site operating against local law. Your payments can be blocked, your account can vanish with a mirror domain, and no India regulator can help you recover funds. We therefore show no offer and no sign-up link on this page. See every licensed betting site in India →
Pros
- Founder-owned since 2021 (re-acquired from Entain/Ladbrokes Coral), independently confirmed
- Genuinely strong 0% commission period for 100 days
- Long-established exchange brand, one of the earliest in the space
- Alternative commission cashback option up to £1,000
- Generally positive Trustpilot support feedback
Cons
- Skrill, PayPal, Neteller and Moneybookers deposits excluded from the offer
- Commission reverts to standard 2% after the 100-day period
- Some Trustpilot reviews cite occasional withdrawal delays
Our verdict
Betdaq, founded 2001 by Dermot Desmond, was owned by Ladbrokes/Entain from 2013 to 2021 before being sold back to its founder — independently confirmed. It holds an ACTIVE UK Gambling Commission licence (No. 34865, Exchange Platform Solutions Ltd) directly confirmed on the regulator's own public register, plus Alderney and Irish licences. New customers get 0% commission for 100 days using code 0COMM100 (reverting to the standard 2% commission afterward), a genuinely strong offer for active bettors, or alternatively up to £1,000 in commission cashback during the first 30 days. Trustpilot shows generally positive customer service feedback, with occasional withdrawal delays but no serious recurring complaint pattern.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (30%)8.5
Genuinely UK Gambling Commission licensed (Active licence No. 34865, held by Exchange Platform Solutions Ltd) — directly confirmed on the regulator's own public register, the strongest possible verification, plus Alderney and Irish licences. Founder-owned since 2021 after a period under Ladbrokes/Entain.
Bonuses & value (20%)7.5
Genuinely strong offer: 0% commission for 100 days is a real, sizeable saving for active exchange bettors, with an alternative commission-cashback option up to £1,000.
Customer support (10%)7
Trustpilot (~1,600+ reviews) shows generally positive support feedback, described as responsive and helpful even in withdrawal-related cases; occasional delays reported but no serious recurring complaint pattern.
Sportsbook (exchange) (40%)6.8
Long-established UK/Ireland betting exchange, one of the earliest competitors to Betfair Exchange.
Quick facts
| Licensing | UK Gambling Commission No. 34865 (Active) + Alderney + Ireland — directly confirmed on the UKGC's own public register |
| Markets | United Kingdom, Ireland |
| Welcome offer | 0% commission for 100 days (code 0COMM100) |
| Alternative | Up to £1,000 commission cashback in first 30 days |
How we verified this
Betdaq is operated by Exchange Platform Solutions Ltd, holding an ACTIVE UK Gambling Commission licence (No. 34865) directly confirmed on the regulator's own public register, plus an Alderney licence (No. 131 C1) and Irish licences - the strongest possible verification. Founded 2001 by Dermot Desmond, owned by Ladbrokes/Entain 2013-2021, sold back to Desmond in November 2021. Trustpilot rates it 4/5 stars (1,600+ reviews), generally positive, with minor UI complaints and occasional withdrawal-delay reports. Welcome offer: 0% commission for 100 days (code 0COMM100); confirm current offer on Betdaq's own site.
Where Betdaq is licensed
Betdaq appears on the official register in 2 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
Europe (1)
Asia (1)
About Betdaq
Betdaq, founded 2001 by Dermot Desmond, is a long-established UK/Ireland betting exchange, one of the earliest competitors to Betfair Exchange. Owned by Ladbrokes/Entain 2013-2021, then sold back to its founder — independently confirmed. New customers get 0% commission for 100 days using code 0COMM100, or alternatively up to £1,000 in commission cashback. Trustpilot shows generally positive support feedback.
Betdaq FAQ
Is Betdaq safe and legit?
Yes — Betdaq is operated by Exchange Platform Solutions Ltd under a genuine, Active UK Gambling Commission licence (No. 34865), directly confirmed on the regulator's own public register — the strongest possible verification. Founded 2001 by Dermot Desmond, owned by Ladbrokes/Entain 2013-2021 before being sold back to its founder. Trustpilot shows generally positive customer service feedback.
What is the Betdaq welcome offer?
0% commission for 100 days using code 0COMM100 (reverting to 2% afterward), or alternatively up to £1,000 in commission cashback during the first 30 days. Skrill, PayPal, Neteller and Moneybookers deposits are excluded.