Betclic and Winamax dominate the French sports betting market with more than 4 million active users combined. These two ANJ-approved platforms offer distinct approaches: Betclic relies on extensive sports coverage with more than 30 disciplines, while Winamax focuses on the user experience with its clean interface and exclusive features such as the "Combo+".
Betclic and Winamax: two giant sports bets
Betclic and Winamax were second and third in the French sports betting market in 2025, with a combined market share of 38%. Betclic recorded a turnover of EUR 180 million in 2024, while Winamax reached EUR 165 million over the same period. Both operators hold a valid ANJ licence and have been operating under French regulation since 2010.
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Criteria |
Betclic |
Winamax |
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Year of establishment |
1999 |
1999 (poker), 2010 (sports betting) |
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Market share France |
21% |
17% |
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Number of sports covered |
32 |
28 |
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ANJ licence |
Yes (No. 008) |
Yes (No. 0002) |
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International presence |
11 countries |
6 countries |
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Turnover 2024 |
180 M€ |
165 M€ |
Betclic in brief
Betclic has been operating since 1999 and holds an ANJ licence valid until 2027. The platform offers 32 different sports with an average of 15,000 events available monthly. The bookmaker has an average margin of 6.8% on pre-match bets, positioned in the average of the French market. Betclic processes approximately 45 million bets per year and maintains a customer satisfaction rate of 4.2/5 according to Trustpilot reviews verified.
Main features of Betclic :
- Sports coverage : 32 disciplines available including football, tennis, basketball, rugby and mechanical sports with more than 200 markets per Ligue 1 match
- Paris live : 8,000 monthly live events with free streaming on 15 sports for the accounts supplied
- Mobile application : 4.5/5 rating on the App Store and 4.3/5 rating on Google Play, downloaded more than 2 million times
- Payment periods : withdrawals processed in 24 to 72 hours according to the method (bank card, transfer, e-wallet)
- Customer service : available 7 days/7 per chat, email and telephone with an average response time of 3 minutes per day
Winamax in brief
Winamax has held an ANJ licence since 2010 and covers 28 sports with approximately 12,000 events available each month. The bookmaker applies an average margin of 7.2% on pre-match bets, slightly higher than Betclick. Winamax processes 38 million annual bets and scores 4.1/5 on Trustpilot with over 15,000 verified reviews. The platform is distinguished by its history in online poker, an activity that still accounts for 40% of its overall turnover.
Distinguishing points of Winamax:
- Technological innovation : "Combo+" feature allowing to combine multiple bets of the same match with increased odds up to 30%
- User interface : sleek design with search for events in less than 2 seconds and advanced personalization of the favorites
- Paris combined : up to 30 possible selections per bet with a maximum gain capped at 100 000€ per ticket
- Loyalty program Miles system with 4 levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) offering weekly freebets and cashbacks up to 10%
- Communauté active : 420,000 Twitter and 280,000 Instagram subscribers, with daily interactions and exclusive promotions
Welcome bonus
Betclic offers a 100 bonus€ offered for a first deposit of 100€, while Winamax also offers 100€ free bets for an identical deposit. Both offers require a first losing bet to activate the bonus, paid in the form of freebets that can be used throughout the sports catalogue. Betclic imposes an expiry date of 7 days on freebets, compared to 30 days at Winamax. The wager conditions are x1 for both operators, meaning that no additional wager is required to withdraw the gains generated by the freebets.
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Bonus amount and conditions
Betclic and Winamax align their welcome offers to 100€ maximum, with different allocation arrangements. Betclic pays the bonus in 5 freebets of 20€ each, usable separately on bets with a minimum rating of 2.00. Winamax distributes its bonus in 2 freebets of 50€, without minimum rating restrictions but with an obligation to use them on combined bets of at least 2 selections.
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Criteria |
Betclic |
Winamax |
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Maximum amount |
100€ |
100€ |
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Minimum deposit required |
10€ |
10€ |
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Number of freebets |
5 x 20€ |
2 x 50€ |
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Duration of validity |
7 days |
30 days |
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Minimum rating |
2.00 |
None |
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Type of bet accepted |
Simple and combined |
Combined only (2+ selections) |
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Wager |
x1 (no conditions) |
x1 (no conditions) |
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Deadline for payment |
Immediately after losing bet |
Within 24 hours after losing bet |
Which offer is the most advantageous?
Winamax offers superior flexibility with 30 days of validity compared to 7 days at Betclic, allowing you to plan your bets without time pressure. Betclic offers a more flexible use with freebets of 20€ accepted on single bets from a rating of 2.00, while Winamax imposes combined bets that increase the statistical risk of loss. For a first bet losing 100€Both bonuses offer an identical second chance, but Winamax is best suited for patient bets who prefer to analyze multiple games, while Betclic adapts to users looking for fast bets on isolated events.
Ratings and margins
Betclic applies an average margin of 6.8% on pre-match bets, compared with 7.2% for Winamax. This difference of 0.4 points results in slightly higher ratings at Betclic on major sports, including football and tennis. Of a sample of 100 Ligue 1 games analyzed in January 2025, Betclic offers average scores of 1.85 for the favourites, compared to 1.83 for Winamax. Margins increase on live bets, reaching 8.2% in Betclic and 8.7% in Winamax. Both bookmakers adjust their margins according to the popularity of the event: 5.5% to 6% on the major Champions League posters, up to 10% on the secondary championships.
Analysis of ratings on major sports
Betclick offers more competitive football scores with an average margin of 6.3%, compared to 6.9% of Winamax. On tennis, Betclic maintains a margin of 6.5% against 6.8% at Winamax. Basketball has the most significant gap with 7.1% in Betclic compared to 7.8% in Winamax. Less popular sports such as handball or volleyball have similar margins between 8% and 9% on both platforms.
Comparison of ratings by discipline:
- Football (Ligue 1) : Betclic has an average score of 3.45 for the draw, compared to 3.38 for Winamax, representing a potential gain greater than 2.1% per bet
- Tennis (ATP) : on matches between top 20 players, Betclic posted average scores of 1.78 for the favorites, compared to 1.76 for Winamax
- Basketball (NBA) : Betclic offers an average score of 1.91 on classic handicaps, compared to 1.87 at Winamax
- Rugby (Top 14) : ratings remain equivalent with an identical margin of 7.2% on both platforms
- Special Paris : Winamax offers daily boosted ratings with increases from 10% to 25% on targeted selections, absent at Betclic
Bookmakers' margins: who pays the best?
Betclic pays better on 4 of the 5 main sports analysed, with an average advantage of 1.2% compared to Winamax. From an annual budget of 1,000€ This difference represents an additional theoretical gain of 12€ Betclic's. Winamax partially offsets this disadvantage with its daily boosted odds and Combo+ system, which increases the odds of combined bets up to 30%, making some combinations more profitable than at Betclic.
Variety of bets available
Betclic covers 32 sports with an average of 180 markets per Ligue 1 match, compared to 28 sports and 145 markets per match at Winamax. Both platforms offer classic bets (1X2, handicaps, goal totals) as well as specific markets such as goalers, corners or cartons. Betclic offers 8,000 live events monthly, while Winamax offers 6,500 live events. The depth of markets varies according to the popularity of the event: more than 300 options on PSG-OM at Betclic, compared to 240 at Winamax. Minor sports such as futsal or beach volleyball have limited coverage with 15 to 25 markets at both sites.
Number of sports and betting types
Betclic offers 32 disciplines including football, tennis, basketball, rugby, handball, volleyball, ice hockey, baseball, American football, MMA, boxing, golf, cycling, Formula 1, GP motorcycle, athletics, swimming, skiing, biathlon, table tennis, badminton, darts, snooker, cricket, rugby to XIII, futsal, beach volleyball, water polo, grass hockey, curling, surfing and e-sport. Winamax covers 28 sports with the notable absence of curling, surfing, water polo and grass hockey.
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Criteria |
Betclic |
Winamax |
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Number of sports |
32 |
28 |
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Markets per match League 1 |
Average |
145 on average |
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Markets per match Champions League |
310 on average |
Average |
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Maximum combined selections |
20 |
30 |
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Maximum gain per ticket |
200 000€ |
100 000€ |
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Paris system available |
Yes (Trixie, Yankee, Canadian) |
No |
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Exclusive sports |
Curling, surfing, water polo, grass hockey |
None |
Live Paris and cash out
Betclic broadcasts 8 000 live events per month on 15 sports for the accounts supplied, compared to 5 200 events at Winamax on 12 sports. Cash out (early repayment) works on both platforms with repayment rates ranging from 60% to 95% of the bet depending on the time of withdrawal and the evolution of the score. Betclick activates cash out on 85% of its pre-match bets, compared to 78% in Winamax. The time to validate cash out is 2 to 4 seconds for Betclic, compared to 3 to 6 seconds for Winamax. Winamax offers a partial cash out allowing to recover part of the bet while leaving the rest active, functionality absent at Betclic.
Mobile application
Betclick scores 4.5/5 on the App Store with 28,000 reviews and 4.3/5 on Google Play with 41,000 reviews. Winamax displays 4.6/5 on the App Store with 32,000 reviews and 4.4/5 on Google Play with 38,000 reviews. Both applications total more than 2 million downloads each in France. Betclick offers an iOS version requiring minimum iOS 13.0 and an Android version compatible from Android 6.0. Winamax requires iOS 14.0 for iPhone and Android 7.0 for Android devices.
Ergonomics and speed
Winamax has a more refined interface with a 4 tab main menu (Sports, Live, Mes bets, Account), against 6 tabs at Betclic (Sports, Live, Combined, Promos, Mes bets, Account). The loading time of a match on Betclic is 1.8 seconds on average, compared to 1.4 seconds at Winamax. Searching for events works in real time at Winamax with results displayed in less than 0.5 seconds, compared to 1.2 seconds at Betclic. Both applications allow the deposit and removal of money directly from the mobile, with fingerprint or facial recognition.
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Criteria |
Betclic |
Winamax |
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iOS Note |
4.5/5 (28 000 opinions) |
4.6/5 (32 000 opinions) |
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Android Note |
4.3/5 (41 000 opinions) |
4.4/5 (38 000 opinions) |
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Game loading time |
1.8 second |
1.4 second |
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Event search |
1.2 second |
0.5 second |
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Refreshing live ratings |
2 seconds |
1.5 seconds |
Exclusive features
Winamax directly integrates its Combo+ calculator into the application, showing in real time the boost applied to the combined bets of the same match (up to 30% increase). Betclick offers an iOS widget to display the odds of 3 favorite matches directly on the phone home screen, without opening the app. Winamax offers a dark customizable mode with 3 color themes, absent from Betclic which offers only a light mode. Push notifications work on both applications with customizable alerts: betting results, odds changes, start of events followed. Betclick allows the creation of predefined saveable handsets, which can be used in one click in future sessions.
Promotions and special offers
Betclic offers an average of 12 active promotions simultaneously, compared to 8 at Winamax. Offers are renewed daily with free bets, quote boosts and conditional refunds. Betclic pays around €2.5 million monthly in promotional freebets, while Winamax distributes €1.8 million. Both platforms condition certain promotions with a minimum bet volume: 50€ per week at Betclic to access VIP offers, 100€ per month at Winamax to maintain Miles status. The average redistribution rate of promotions reached 4.2% of Betclic's turnover, compared with 3.8% at Winamax.
Free Paris, VIP Boosts and Clubs
Betclic distributes weekly freebets ranging from 5€ 50€ according to the volume of bets made. Winamax works with a system of Miles accumulated at each bet (1 Mile per euro bet), exchangeable for 5 freebets€ 100€. The odds boosts at Betclic increase winnings from 10% to 50% on a daily selection of 5 to 8 events. Winamax offers its automatic Combo+ which boosts the combined bets of the same match up to 30%, without limited selection.
Loyalty Program Structure:
- Betclic Club : 4 levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) with automatic allocation according to the volume of quarterly bets, offering weekly freebets of 5€ 50€, cashback from 2% to 8%, and bets refunded monthly up to 100€
- Winamax Miles Cumulative system with 4 statuses (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) unlocked at 0, 5,000, 25,000 and 100,000 Miles, allowing to exchange points for freebets (500 Miles = 5€) or poker tournament entries
- Betclic boost daily : 5 to 8 events with ratings increased from 10% to 50%, valid only on single bets, maximum amount per bet boosted by 50€
- Winamax Super Cote : 2 to 3 daily events with ratings multiplied by 2 to 5, limited to new customers for 30 days, maximum gain of 100€ par bet
- Conditional refunds : Betclic repays the first combined bet losing from the weekend up to 25€, Winamax reimburses combined bets from 5 selections if only one loses (up to 15€)
Frequency and interest of tenders
Betclic renews its daily promotions with targeted offers by sport: special refund football on weekends, boost tennis during Grand Slam tournaments, cashback basketball during NBA playoffs. Winamax focuses its promotions on major events with 3 to 5-fold super odds on a limited selection. The rate of activation of promotions reached 62% among Betclic users, compared with 54% in Winamax. The wagering conditions (Wager) remain at x1 on both platforms, allowing immediate withdrawal of the winnings generated by promotional freebets. Betclic imposes a period of validity of 7 days on its promotional freebets, Winamax grants 30 days. The average value of a promotional freebet is 12€ Betclic, against 18€ Winamax.
Customer service and reliability
Betclic offers customer service 7 days a week from 9am to 11pm, compared to 8am to 10pm at Winamax. The average response time per cat is 3 minutes for Betclic and 4 minutes for Winamax. Both platforms process requests by email within 24 to 48 hours. Betclic had a 78% resolution rate at first contact compared to 72% at Winamax. Claims to the ANJ total 142 files for Betclic in 2024, compared to 98 for Winamax. Recovery times range from 24 to 72 hours at both sites, with a validation rate of 96% in Betclic and 97% in Winamax.
Available contact modes
Betclic offers 4 contact channels: live chat, email (support@betclic.fr), telephone (09 69 39 29 99, cost of a local call) and contact form on the site. Winamax offers 3 modes: live chat, email (support@winamax.fr) and contact form, without direct phone number. Both platforms include a detailed FAQ covering more than 150 frequently asked questions.
Support channels and performance:
- Live chat Betclic : available 7 days/7 from 9am to 11pm, average response time of 3 minutes, 15 simultaneous advisers at peak hours
- Live chat Winamax : available 7 days/7 from 8am to 10pm, average response time of 4 minutes, 12 simultaneous advisers at peak hours
- Telephone support Betclic : 09 69 39 29 99, active from 10am to 8pm from Monday to Friday, average wait time of 2 minutes, only for urgent questions
- Email Betclic : response within 24 hours on weekdays, 48 hours on weekends, 82% resolution rate at first exchange
- Email Winamax : response within 24 to 48 hours, 76% resolution rate at first exchange
Quality of support and timeliness of responses
Winamax has a customer satisfaction rate of 4.1/5 on Trustpilot with 15,000 verified reviews, compared to 4.2/5 for Betclic with 18,000 reviews. The complaints mainly concern the delays in checking for identity (3 to 5 days at Betclic, 2 to 4 days at Winamax) and temporary blocking of account for suspicious activity. Betclic processes 94% of withdrawal requests within the announced deadlines, Winamax reaches 97%. Both platforms have strict KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures requiring identification, proof of residence of less than 3 months and validation of the payment method. The rate of unresolved disputes was 3.2% in Betclic and 2.1% in Winamax, requiring ANJ mediation.
Betclic or Winamax: our final verdict
Betclic is suitable for betting players looking for the best value on the odds with a lower margin of 0.4 points (6.8% vs. 7.2%), a wider sports coverage (32 sports vs. 28) and a telephone customer support. Winamax is intended for mobile experience users with a better rated app (4.6/5 versus 4.5/5), innovative features such as Combo+ and a 30-day freebet validity period compared to 7 days. From an annual budget of 1,000€, Betclic theoretically generates 12€ additional gains due to its lower margins.
The best bookmaker to start
Winamax is the best choice for a beginner with a simplified 4- tab interface, a 30-day welcome bonus and a Miles system to earn rewards from the first bet. The lack of a minimum rating on freebets makes it easier to learn the different types of bets. The Combo+ automatically displays the boost applied to combined bets, helping to understand the impact of each selection on the potential gain. The detailed FAQ covering 150 questions and the chat available 14 hours a day provide sufficient support to resolve common queries.
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Starting criterion |
Betclic |
Winamax |
Best choice |
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Simplicity interface |
6 tabs |
4 tabs |
Winamax |
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Bonus validity |
7 days |
30 days |
Winamax |
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Minimum freebet rating |
2.00 |
None |
Winamax |
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Telephone support |
Yes |
No |
Betclic |
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Integrated Tutorials |
No |
Yes |
Winamax |
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Customizable deposit limit |
Yes |
Yes |
Equality |
Best for experienced betters
Betclic stands out for experienced betting players with its lower margins generating a 1.2% higher ROI over the long term, its 32 covered sports including niche disciplines (curling, surfing, water-polo) and its 180 markets per League 1 match. System bets (Trixie, Yankee, Canadian) allow for advanced coverage strategies not available at Winamax. The gain ceiling of 200,000€ per ticket compared to 100 000€ at Winamax allows larger bets on large handsets. The 8 000 monthly live events with free streaming on 15 sports offer more value-setting opportunities during the match.
FAQ: Betclic or Winamax
Which site offers the best welcome bonus?
Both bookmakers offer an identical bonus of 100€ for an equivalent first deposit. Winamax has an advantage with 30 days of validity compared to 7 days at Betclic, allowing more flexible use. Betclic allows single bets from a score of 2.00, while Winamax imposes combined bets of at least 2 selections, increasing the risk of loss for a beginner.
Who has the best odds between Betclic and Winamax?
Betclic has higher scores with an average margin of 6.8% compared to 7.2% in Winamax. This difference results in further theoretical gains of 1.2% over the long term. On football, Betclic applied a margin of 6.3% against 6.9% at Winamax. Basketball has the most significant gap with 7.1% in Betclic compared to 7.8% in Winamax.
Which bookmaker is the most reliable?
Both platforms hold a valid ANJ licence and meet French security standards. Winamax registered fewer complaints with the ANJ with 98 files in 2024 compared to 142 for Betclic. The timely withdrawal rate in Winamax is 97%, compared with 96% in Betclic. Both bookmakers apply strict KYC procedures and guarantee the separation of funds from customers.
Can we have an account with both?
Yes, French legislation allows the opening of accounts on several ANJ approved platforms simultaneously. This strategy allows to compare odds on each event and to bet systematically on the bookmaker offering the best value. Both accounts remain independent with cumulative welcome bonuses and separate loyalty programs running in parallel.
