Best Legal Online Betting Sites in India: Rated and Compared

1xBet

1xbet is one of the most renowned betting platforms used by Indians for sports betting, and the operator is licensed by the Curacao eGaming company. It offers a user-friendly interface, diverse payment methods, and most importantly, competitive odds across the largest selection of markets you’ll find anywhere. For top football and cricket matches, payout rates exceed the 98 per cent mark, meaning the bookmaker margin is less than 2 per cent.

1xbet has a huge variety, and fantastic odds

Moreover, the site offers new and existing customer promotions in Indian rupees, with ongoing offers including loyalty programs and cashback bonuses of up to 30%.

In addition, users can place bets on the 1xbet app, which is legally approved and available in iOS and Android versions with both English and Hindi language options. Accessible on both desktop and the mobile app are over 35 sports, plus politics, television awards, and even bets on the weather.

Long-term bets are completely separate from all match bets, which might make them difficult to find for some users, but it is fine once you get used to it.

Parimatch

The brand has expanded into several markets in recent years, but Parimatch, licensed by Curacao eGaming, has one of the best dedicated Indian offerings in the industry, especially around big events like the IPL.

It is one of the easiest websites and apps for beginners to use, while more experienced punters will enjoy digging into the more complex selections. Players can wager on markets such as opening partnership runs or runs from individual deliveries in cricket. For football, there are 1000+ options for each top match, including bet builders and Asian handicaps.

Parimatch's layout makes it easy to find popular events

Users can add teams, events, or tournaments to their ‘Favourites’, making the overall experience very smooth and seamless for returning players. Best of all, most withdrawal methods allow for transactions to be complete within 15 minutes. Unfortunately, the lack of iOS app is a big drawback.

Dafabet

Founded in 2004, Dafabet has established itself as one of the top betting sites in the world. It is one of the online bookmakers that sharp punters like to use, due to its higher bet limits and lower margin. Dafabet’s odds are above average, but not as good as 1xbet’s across the board.

They have recently shifted a little more towards a soft bookmaker model by offering bet builders, which they call ‘Superbet’, but there are not as many niche markets on Dafabet as there are on Parimatch or 1xbet.

The Dafabet site features not only a sportsbook but also a betting exchange, where users can bet against one another.

Back or lay bets on the Dafabet exchange

It is the most comprehensive and liquid exchange available in India, with more money traded than Fun88. On the Dafabet exchange, players can either back a selection like they would on the sportsbook, or lay a bet, essentially playing the role of a bookmaker, predicting that the selected outcome will not occur.

10CRIC

One of the cleanest-looking online betting sites in India, 10cric certainly has an appeal, especially if you prioritise cricket betting. There is a cricket theme running throughout the site, with most promotions, of which there are many, centred around the most popular sport in the country.

10cric has a wide range of betting bonuses

It takes 10cric a little while longer than Parimatch to list all of the cricket markets that will become available within a game, but if you are only looking to bet on the day of the game, there is plenty to choose from, especially for individual players. The in-play offering is among the best on the market as you can bet on batsman totals, partnerships, and innings totals for one team or both teams.

The navigation is clever, as the ‘Top Leagues’ section allows punters to find, for example, a particular ODI Series, which can be tricky on other betting sites.

Stake

It might not be for everyone, but Stake has been a welcome addition to the online betting space in India, particularly among those who like to stick to crypto-based transactions.

Stake accepts over 20 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), and even TrumpCoin (TRUMP). The site language can be changed to Hindi, and even though this is not a betting site that is primarily aimed towards Indians, you can deposit INR.

Punters can use various cryptocurrencies on Stake

Bigger cricket betting varieties are available elsewhere, but if you have a broader sporting interest, the NBA and NFL markets are well worth a look. Player props can be combined into a Same Game Multi, also known as a bet builder.

Megapari

With the same busy layout, copious markets, and generous odds as 1xbet, some users will get used to Megapari very quickly. The similarities extend to live streaming and in-play graphics, both of which are excellent.

Megapari’s list of promotions isn’t as extensive as 1xbet’s, but there is still plenty for punters to choose from across all areas of the site. Users can benefit from Mega Boosters which boost accumulator bets, Thursday cricket bonuses, and even a birthday gift in the shape of free spins, a cash bonus, a free bet, or even a special gift sent to you in the post.

Bets can be placed through the website or via the mobile app which can be downloaded on iOS or Android devices.

Fun88

Not many betting sites in India have a betting exchange, so Fun88 has a clear USP by offering punters the opportunity to back or lay bets on the platform.

Fun88's betting exchange has a very simple design

The virtual sports offering is also decent on Fun88. Now that they accept both UPI and Indian Netbanking, payments have become a lot smoother, too.

Frustratingly, the site is quite difficult to use. Navigating from the sportsbook to the exchange and vice versa can be tricky, and the website is not always the most responsive. Dafabet, which also has an exchange, has a much cleaner user experience.

LeonBet

One of the slickest-looking betting sites in India, Leonbet is becoming a big player in the market. It is just a shame that their app is only available on Android and can not be downloaded to iOS devices.

The best thing about Leonbet is the cricket player props, which are not all available at some of the other top Indian bookmakers. The markets are the same as what can be found at 10cric, which equates to cricket bets such as player performance, which awards players 1 point per run, 20 points per wicket, 10 points per catch, and 25 points per stumping.

Esports has a dedicated section on Leonbet, and so does ‘Quick Bets,’ which involves Crash Boxing and other quickfire games.

4rabet

With one of the punchiest welcome offers around, 4rabet makes an excellent first impression. That bonus is backed up by a superb set of betting features and markets, including Super Over Cricket, eCricket, and a broad range of options within real-life cricket.

When you add bets to your slip, a Comboboost icon appears and tells you how many more selections you need to add to your parlay to activate a greater boost. Alternatively, you can place system bets which involve lots of different combinations of parlays to minimise risk.

Seven Indian languages are on offer on this betting site, which is a great fit for locals.

Pin-Up

Perhaps regarded as primarily a casino brand, Pin Up’s sportsbook may get wrongly overlooked. Its range of markets rivals many of its competitors and the promotions are second to none.

‘Premature Victory if your team leads by two goals’ is a promo that has had huge success in Europe and it is great to see an Indian betting site offer it to users. The inclusion of horse racing in the Pin Up sportsbook is also a welcome sight.

Players can open a ‘match centre’ for many live events, thus gaining access to all relevant statistics that could be helpful before placing a wager.