Who owns 188BET?
188BET is run by BestCommerce Corporation, Philippines. It holds a licence from PAGCOR (Philippines) for B2C. The ultimate owner is not published. Press reports this link; we have not confirmed it in a register yet.
| Ultimate owner | 188BET (private (ultimate owners not published)) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | BestCommerce Corporation, Philippines |
| Licenses | Philippines — PAGCOR PAGCOR licence (number not published) offshore |
| Products | Sports betting, Casino |
| Website | 188bet.com |
| Sister casinos | 0 |
| Fines and actions | 0 |
| Owner proof | reported |
| Last checked | 15 Oct 2026 |
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines — PAGCOR PAGCOR licence (number not published) offshore | B2C | active | register |
What these licences mean for you
- An iGaming Ontario registration covers players in Ontario only.
About 188BET
Asian-facing sportsbook launched in 2007. It was run for 17 years by Isle of Man company Cube Limited. In March 2024 Cube surrendered its Isle of Man licence and the business moved to BestCommerce Corporation, a Philippine company licensed by PAGCOR. The ultimate owners are not published.
Headquarters: PH · Founded: 2007 · Ownership: private (ultimate owners not published)
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: Operator changed from Cube Limited (Isle of Man) to BestCommerce Corporation (PAGCOR) on 19 March 2024, per the notice 188BET sent to players.
- The ultimate owner (the people or company at the top) is not published.
- The owner link comes from press reports; we have not confirmed it in a register or in the brand’s own terms.
- We have no company registration number for BestCommerce Corporation.
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Questions and answers
Who owns 188BET?
BestCommerce Corporation runs it. The ultimate owner is not published. Press reports this link; we have not confirmed it in a register yet.
Is 188BET licensed?
Yes. Its operator BestCommerce Corporation holds a licence from PAGCOR (Philippines) for B2C.
Has the owner of 188BET been fined?
We have no regulator fines on record.
Sources
- https://sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2024/02/19/188bet-shifts-operations
- https://www.isleofmangsc.com/gambling/supervision/former-online-gambling-licence-holders
- https://www.intergameonline.com/land-based-gaming/news/188bet-moves-licence-back-to-philippines
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