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Parimatch review: esports betting at a 1994 bookmaker
Parimatch was founded in Kyiv in 1994, moved its headquarters to Limassol, Cyprus, and serves international players under a Curaçao licence. It joined the Esports Integrity Commission in 2020.
For esports bettors, the draw is a long-running brand with mainstream coverage of CS2, Dota 2 and League of Legends, local languages such as Hindi, Bengali and Urdu, and a cashier that mixes cards, e-wallets and crypto.
Our verdict: a long-established book with broad payment options and local languages for India and Bangladesh. Esports-first books go deeper on niche titles.
Founded 1994
ESIC member since 2020
Cards, e-wallets, crypto
By
Amelia Tan
Updated Oct 8, 2026
At a glance
Parimatch in brief
Founded
1994, Kyiv
So what: now headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus.
Licence
Curaçao (international)
So what: its Ukrainian operation was suspended in March 2023 and is not part of this review.
Languages
7 incl. Hindi, Urdu
So what: English, Portuguese, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Swahili and Chinese.
Our esports pages
7
So what: ranked for CS2, Dota 2, LoL and World of Tanks, plus BLAST Premier and the ALGS.
Short answer
Is Parimatch good for esports betting?
Yes for the big titles: CS2, Dota 2 and League of Legends are covered, and the cashier takes cards, e-wallets and crypto. Parimatch is not available in Australia, Canada, Nigeria or the US, among others.
Esports coverage Live
Esports you can bet on at Parimatch
Parimatch is ranked on 7 of our game and tournament pages. Its own esports list can be longer; these are the pages where we compare it.
Tournaments
Compared
Parimatch against other esports bookmakers
ThunderPick for crypto users focused on esports; Parimatch if you want to pay by card or e-wallet. TonyBet has the stronger licences; Parimatch serves India, where TonyBet is restricted in our data.
| Bookmaker | Focus | Licence | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parimatch | General sportsbook | Curaçao | Cards, e-wallets, crypto |
| ThunderPick | Esports first | Curaçao | Crypto only |
| TonyBet | General sportsbook | Spain, Canada, NL, Ireland, Latvia, Estonia | Cards, e-wallets, bank |
Licences and payment methods from our provider data and the sources cited in the FAQ, checked 6 Oct 2026.
Payments
Deposits and withdrawals at Parimatch
A mixed cashier: cards, e-wallets and crypto are tagged both ways, plus local options such as Jio Money in India.
| Method type | Deposit | Withdrawal | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cards | Visa, MasterCard, Credit Cards | Visa, MasterCard | Visa and MasterCard both ways. |
| E-wallets | AstroPay, ecoPayz, inviPay, MuchBetter | AstroPay Card, Payz | AstroPay and Payz work for withdrawals too. |
| Crypto | Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Crypto | Bitcoin | Crypto has no chargebacks and a network fee on every transfer; send a small test amount first. |
| Prepaid vouchers | Prepaid Cards | Not listed | |
| Bank and local | Bank Rakyat Indonesia, Jio Money | Not listed |
Payment methods as tagged in our provider data on 6 Oct 2026. Methods differ by country and currency; the cashier after login is the final word.
Bonus maths LiveExample data
What a Parimatch deposit bonus costs to clear
The headline in the card above is a maximum. This example uses a $100 first deposit matched 100%, an assumed 10x rollover and a 6% esports margin, so you can redo it with the real terms.
$40
expected net value
Bonus $100 · 10x turnover · singles at odds 1.80+
Turnover costs the margin on what you bet: 10 × $100 = $1,000, and 6.0% of that is $60.
What it means: each extra 1x of rollover costs about 6% of the bonus at a 6% margin, so a rollover above roughly 16x wipes out the value. Clear it with singles on match winner markets.
Bonus
$350
+$100
Turnover
10 × the bonus
$1,000
Expected cost, singles
$1,000 × 6.0% margin
−$60
Expected cost, 3-leg accumulators
margin per slip 1 − (1 − 6.0%)^3 = 16.9%
−$169
Net value with singles
with accumulators: −$69
$40
Terms to check before you opt in
Rollover
Bonus or bonus + deposit?
A rollover on deposit plus bonus doubles the turnover in this example.
Minimum odds
Often 1.50–2.00
Esports favourites are often priced below that, so many bets will not count.
Product
Sports or casino?
Free spins in a package mean part of the offer is for the casino, not for esports bets.
Worked example: the deposit, rollover and 6% margin are assumptions for illustration, not this bookmaker's terms. Expected cost = turnover × margin.
Pros and cons
What speaks for and against Parimatch
What we like
- Long track record Taking bets since 1994 and a member of the Esports Integrity Commission since 2020.
- Flexible cashier Visa, MasterCard, AstroPay, Payz and Bitcoin are tagged for withdrawals.
- Local languages Hindi, Bengali, Urdu and Swahili besides English.
Worth knowing
- Curaçao licence Its international site does not carry a UK or EU licence.
- Restricted in many countries Australia, Canada, the US and South Africa are among the blocked markets in our data.
Who it suits
Is Parimatch right for you?
A good fit if you
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You bet from India or Bangladesh
Hindi and Bengali are supported, and Jio Money is tagged for deposits.
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You stick to CS2, Dota 2 and LoL
These are the titles we rank Parimatch for.
Look elsewhere if you
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You pay only in crypto
An esports-first crypto book is built around coins; ThunderPick is a better fit.
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You live in Canada
Canada is on Parimatch's restricted list in our data; TonyBet is a better fit.
Our take: Parimatch is a dependable choice for CS2, Dota 2 and LoL if it serves your country and you want to pay by card or e-wallet. Crypto-only esports bettors are better served by a specialist.
Parimatch FAQ
Is Parimatch legit?
Parimatch has taken bets since 1994. Its international site runs under a Curaçao licence, and the company joined the Esports Integrity Commission in 2020. Its Ukrainian operation was suspended in March 2023.
Is Parimatch available in India?
India is not on Parimatch's restricted list in our data, and the site supports Hindi and Jio Money. Online betting law in India differs by state, so check our India page first.
What is the minimum age to bet at Parimatch?
18+ only. Gambling can be addictive; see our responsible gaming page for help.
Which esports can I bet on at Parimatch?
We rank Parimatch on our CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends and World of Tanks pages, plus BLAST Premier and the ALGS.
Can I withdraw to a card at Parimatch?
Visa and MasterCard are tagged for withdrawals, as are AstroPay, Payz and Bitcoin. Methods differ by country.
What is the Parimatch welcome bonus worth?
The live offer is in the card at the top of this page. Its value is the bonus minus the cost of the rollover; our bonus maths section shows how to work it out.
Responsible gambling
Bet only if you are 18+ and it stays fun
Esports betting draws a younger crowd than most sports. These points apply to every bookmaker on this site.
Set a deposit limit before the first bet
Decide what a month of betting may cost and set that as a deposit limit in your account on day one.
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