Bookmakers Leave Poland

This is happening or has happened in several other countries too. Watch out!

(Modified from a Blogabet article)

Pinnacle and Betfair have now closed operations in Poland. The reason? A new law has come into force, requiring betting operators to get licensed or get out. The Polish Gambling Laws that was approved in December 2016 and signed by President Andrzej Duda on January 5 charges betting operators at 12% of wagering turnover tax, practically giving them the choice to either leave or become a charity organization. Law also places further online restrictions to casino and slot games to thus hindering international stakeholders.

Following the exit of Bet365, William Hill and Energy Bet, Pinnacle and Betfair are now also leaving. No new Polish accounts will be created. Current users have their accounts put on hold and funds will be returned. There's that.

How to Bet with Pinnacle and Betfair in Poland

If you still want to place bets, the solution is betting brokers, such as  Sportmarket.  Betting brokers are outstanding services that can solve this issue, along with helping you find the best odds and get the highest limits.

Sportmarket includes both Pinnacle and Betfair in their platform, which is a solution for all Polish players that wish to secure the best odds.  Sportmarket is accessible even to smaller punters, today the minimum stake is only 25 euros.

I have introduced and talked about Sportmarket several times in this blog earlier, even if you are not Polish it might be just the right time to try it, and keep using it!