Last updated: 25 May 2026 – Written by Cian O’Rourke, – Esports Betting Analyst Fact-checked by the eGamingHQ editorial team

Cloudbet Review 2026 — The Cleanest Crypto Sportsbook in Our Set

Cloudbet at a glance

Website	cloudbet.com
Year launched	2013 — one of the longest-running crypto sportsbooks in the world
Operator	Haliotis N.V.
Licence	Curaçao eGaming licence. Not licensed by UKGC, MGA or any Australian regulator.
Esports titles covered	CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Valorant + selected niche events
Payment methods	30+ cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP, Tron (TRX). No fiat support.
Mobile	Mobile web (no native app); fast and responsive
Live markets	In-play betting on major matches with quick odds refresh
Restricted markets	United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Australia plus selected other regulated markets
Customer support	24/7 live chat, email. English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese.

Quick verdict

Cloudbet is the cleanest crypto-native sportsbook we cover. Founded in 2013, it’s the longest-running crypto book in our affiliate set and the only one with no hack history or major payment-failure incidents. Coverage runs across CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends and Valorant with live markets on the major tournaments, and 30+ supported cryptocurrencies make it the most flexible crypto operator we’ve looked at.

The standout commercial feature is the 10% rakeback on every bet. Rakeback is structurally cleaner than a traditional welcome bonus — you get a percentage of your stake back regardless of outcome, with no wagering targets to chase. Combined with the $2,500 welcome package on first deposit, this is one of the more honest bonus structures in our affiliate set.

Two things to be clear about. First, the Curaçao licence keeps Cloudbet out of the UK, US, France, Spain and Australia — check your local rules before depositing. Second, no fiat support: if you don’t hold or want to buy crypto, this isn’t the operator for you.

Who Cloudbet is good for

Strengths & weaknesses

What Cloudbet gets right

• 13 years operating without a single hack. Cloudbet has been running since 2013 — longer than most crypto sportsbooks in existence. No hot-wallet hacks, no payment-failure scandals, no major asset freezes. Where Stake lost around $41M in a 2023 incident, Cloudbet’s record is clean. That track record is genuinely rare in this space.
• 10% rakeback is structurally honest. Most operators sell a big welcome bonus and bury 20×-plus wagering requirements in the small print. Cloudbet’s rakeback returns a flat 10% of every stake regardless of whether the bet wins or loses — no wagering games, no expiry tricks, no minimum-odds traps. Combined with the $2,500 welcome package, this is one of the cleaner deals in our affiliate set.
• 30+ cryptocurrencies supported. The widest coin range of any operator in our affiliate set. Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Dogecoin, XRP, Tron, plus a long tail of alts. If you hold it, Cloudbet probably takes it.
• Multi-language support across seven languages. English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean and Chinese 24/7. Genuine global coverage rather than English-plus-translations.

Where Cloudbet falls short

• Not available in UK, US, France, Spain or Australia. Five major regulated markets are off limits. If you bet from any of those, you can’t use Cloudbet — for UK bettors, Betway is your only option in our set.
• Crypto-only. No Visa, no Mastercard, no bank transfer. If you don’t hold crypto and don’t want to start, this isn’t the operator for you. Same constraint as Stake.
• No native mobile app. Mobile browser experience is good but you won’t get push notifications or fingerprint login. Same trade-off as Stake and BetOnline.
• Curaçao licence is light on player protection. Cloudbet’s clean track record makes this less of an issue in practice, but the regulator itself doesn’t require the player-protection tooling that UKGC or MGA operators have to provide. Set your own deposit limits before you start.

Esports coverage

Cloudbet covers the four biggest esports titles: Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends and Valorant. Tournament depth is strongest around the tier-1 circuits — CS2 Majors, The International, the LoL World Championship, VCT Champions, ESL Pro League. Market sets include match winner, map winner, map handicap, correct map score, totals and props specific to each game during major events.

Live markets on selected major matches are a real product advantage. Odds refresh quickly during in-play, the bet slip stays in view, and the cashier works without leaving the match.

Less depth than GG.BET on niche or regional tier-two events. For mainstream tier-1 esports, Cloudbet holds its own.

Welcome package, rakeback & terms

Cloudbet runs two parallel commercial offers: a $2,500 welcome package on first deposit, plus 10% rakeback on every bet applied across the lifetime of your account. The rakeback is the standout — rather than locking you into wagering targets, Cloudbet returns 10% of your stake regardless of whether the bet wins or loses.

If you bet at any volume, the rakeback is worth more long-term than most upfront welcome bonuses. Always read the operator’s current T&Cs before claiming — rates and caps can change.

Payments & withdrawals

Cloudbet is crypto-only. Supported coins run 30+ deep, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP, Tron (TRX) and a long list of alts. Deposits confirm once the transaction settles on-chain. Withdrawals are typically processed within an hour for major coins, dependent on network conditions. No platform-side fees — you pay only the blockchain network fee.

Licensing & country availability

Cloudbet operates under a Curaçao eGaming licence via Haliotis N.V. Curaçao licensing meets baseline regulatory requirements but is lighter than UKGC, MGA or iGaming Ontario in terms of player-protection obligations and complaint-resolution structures. Cloudbet’s 13-year track record without any major incident is the strongest practical trust signal — longevity matters for a Curaçao operator.

Restricted markets: United Kingdom, United States, France, Spain, Australia and selected other jurisdictions. Always check your local rules before depositing.

Mobile & user experience

No native iOS or Android app. The mobile web experience is fast, lightweight and responsive — the bet slip stays sticky, live odds refresh during in-play, and the cashier works cleanly on mobile. Most users won’t notice the absence of a native app.

Responsible gambling

Cloudbet provides SSL encryption, two-factor authentication and standard responsible gambling tools including deposit limits and self-exclusion. These exist but aren’t as prominently surfaced as at UKGC or MGA-licensed operators. Set your own deposit and loss limits in your account settings before placing bets. If gambling stops feeling controlled, take a break and visit our responsible gambling page for support resources.

Customer support

24/7 live chat is the fastest channel, with email available for less urgent queries. Cloudbet’s support is one of the few in the affiliate set that runs across seven languages — English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean and Chinese — rather than English-only with machine translations. That matters if you’re betting from outside Anglo markets.

Cloudbet esports FAQs