While sports betting sites in France offer many payment options, one of the most requested by sports bettors is cryptocurrency including Bitcoin.
Crypto betting with Neteller
Neteller is a payment method accepted by all ARJEL sports betting sites including Winamax. One of its advantages is that crypto-currencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum are accepted. Neteller offers the possibility to buy and sell crypto-currencies. Betting directly in Bitcoin is prohibited in France but you can deposit / withdraw via Neteller.
Here is how to use your Bitcoins to bet on Winamax:
- Sign up for Neteller
- Buy your Bitcoins via Neteller (if you don’t have any yet)
- Use Neteller as a payment method to deposit at Winamax. The minimum deposit is only €30
- Bet with your free welcome offer
- Cash out and withdraw your winnings to Neteller!
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Betting in crypto with Apple Pay
Although more rare than Neteller, Apple Pay is a new payment solution offered by some bookmakers. I invite you to read our Apple Pay sports betting guide for all the information about using this payment method to bet in crypto.
Betting in Bitcoins: prohibited by French law
In France, sports betting is regulated by the National Gaming Authority (ANJ). The Authority, formerly known as ARJEL, does not allow licensed sites to accept cryptocurrencies (including Bitcoin) as a payment and withdrawal method.
The official reasons given are the lack of security as well as a complicated traceability of the source of the money.
Less watchful but illegal sites
Some sites abroad accept these methods but they are not licensed in France. French bettors are not legally allowed to register with them, which is why we will not promote them.