22bet vs Thrill
Side-by-side comparison from our published reviews — ratings, payments, KYC, licensing, and where each one is the better fit.
22bet
Sportsbook-led operator founded in 2017 by TechSolutions Group N.V. (Curaçao reg. 144920) under Antillephone license 8048/JAZ. Strong footprint across Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America with deep sportsbook coverage plus a full casino vertical.
Thrill
Crypto casino, sportsbook and novelty prediction book launched in 2025 and operated by Gravity Unleashed Limitada of Costa Rica under Anjouan licence ALSI-202506019-FI1. Runs 49 game studios, close to 40 betting sports and a rakeback-first rewards ladder in place of a welcome bonus.
22bet vs Thrill: Head to Head
| 22bet | Thrill | |
|---|---|---|
| OddsGuru rating | 7.9/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Player rating | 4.0/10 | 3.8/10 |
| Type | Casino + Sportsbook | Casino + Sportsbook |
| Crypto | 14+ coins | 15+ coins |
| Fiat | Visa, Mastercard, Skrill +23 more | Not accepted |
| KYC | Required | Required |
| Payout speed | — | Instant |
| License | Curacao Gaming Authority (legacy Antillephone N.V.) | Government of Anjouan |
| Established | 2017 | 2025 |
| Welcome offer | ⚽ 100% up to $450 + Deep Sportsbook | Instant Rakeback + $75K Weekly Leaderboards |
Data from our published reviews, last verified during each platform's review cycle. Green marks the better option where the difference is objective.
Strengths and Weak Spots
22bet
What we like
- 60+ payment methods covering crypto, cards, e-wallets, African rails
- 40+ language interface with native localisation
- 22+ cryptocurrencies + €600K maximum single payout
- Deep cricket + African soccer + esports sportsbook coverage
- $1 minimum deposit (lowest in segment)
- 8-tier VIP cashback 5-11% on losses
What we don't
- 50% of recent Trustpilot reviews are 1-star
- Documented 'successful' withdrawals never reaching player banks
- KYC document re-request cascade (birth certificate demand documented)
- Deposit-vs-withdrawal method asymmetry — verified accounts can be locked out
- Operationally parallel to 1xBet (UK license revoked 2019)
- 50× wagering + 7-day window + $7 max-bet welcome (structurally non-realisable)
Thrill
What we like
- Rakeback, weekly and monthly rewards from day one
- Published level-up bonuses from $15 to $12,800
- Twelve in-house provably fair Originals
- Bet slip sharing built into the sportsbook
- 49 game studios and close to 40 betting sports
- No stated maximum withdrawal limit
What we don't
- No rakeback or cashback rate published anywhere
- Curaçao licence lapsed in March 2026, still under assessment
- Deposit and loss limits are built but switched off
- Verification checks can slow larger withdrawals
- Barely a year old, so no track record yet
- Restricted from the US, UK and much of the EU
Verdict: 22bet
22bet takes it on our scorecard, 7.9 to 7.3. That gap is the review math, not a knockout — Thrill still wins on specific rows above, so check the ones that matter to how you actually play. Full reasoning lives in the 22bet review and the Thrill review.