Who owns talkSPORT BET?
talkSPORT BET is owned by BetVictor, private (controlled since 2014 by businessman Michael Tabor, a founding shareholder). The site runs under BV Gaming Limited, with a licence from UKGC (039576-R-319370-028 (account 39576)). The same owner has 2 other casinos.
| Ultimate owner | BetVictor (private (controlled since 2014 by businessman Michael Tabor, a founding shareholder)) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | BV Gaming Limited, Gibraltar (unverified) |
| Licenses | UKGC 039576-R-319370-028 (account 39576) |
| Products | Sports betting, Casino |
| Website | talksportbet.com |
| Sister casinos | 2 |
| Fines and actions | 2 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 15 Oct 2026 |
In numbers
- BV Gaming Limited also runs 1 other gambling brand under the same company and licence.
- BetVictor owns 3 brand families with 3 websites in our data.
- 2 regulator fines against the owner since 2022, about €2.4 million in total (converted to euros).
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| UKGC 039576-R-319370-028 (account 39576) | — | active | register |
What these licences mean for you
- Players in Great Britain get UK rules on identity checks, safer-gambling tools and complaints. GamStop self-exclusion covers all UK-licensed online sites. Self-exclusion: GamStop.
About BetVictor
Gibraltar-based bookmaker and online casino group, formerly Victor Chandler. Michael Tabor took control of the group in 2014 after a restructuring of its holding company. Its UK business runs under BV Gaming Limited; in Ontario it runs under BV (Canada) Limited.
Headquarters: Gibraltar · Founded: 1946 · Ownership: private (controlled since 2014 by businessman Michael Tabor, a founding shareholder)
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: White-label on BV Gaming Limited (BetVictor) (UKGC register lists the domain with status 'White Label' under account 39576); the brand owner is a separate partner company.
- We have no company registration number for BV Gaming Limited.
2 sister casinos
Same owner often means the same terms, the same support team and the same payout rules. A self-exclusion at one brand may not cover its sister sites.
Everything BetVictor owns, with fines and sources →
Regulator fines
| Date | Company | Regulator / court | Amount | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-20 | BV Gaming Limited | AGCO (Ontario) | CAD 15,000 | Penalty for offering bets on Canadian major junior hockey (OHL/WHL/QMJHL), which Ontario prohibits. source |
| 2022-02-24 | BetVictor Limited (headline: 'Online gambling business faces £2m regulatory action') | UK Gambling Commission | GBP 2,000,000 | Fairness and social responsibility failures (operator identity from secondary list). source |
Ratings elsewhere
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Questions and answers
Who owns talkSPORT BET?
BetVictor.
Is talkSPORT BET licensed?
Yes. Its operator BV Gaming Limited holds a licence from UKGC (039576-R-319370-028 (account 39576)).
What are the sister casinos of talkSPORT BET?
BetVictor (Ontario), Parimatch UK.
Has the owner of talkSPORT BET been fined?
2 records on file. The latest: AGCO (Ontario), 2023-06-20.
Sources
- https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-register/business/detail/domain-names/39576
- https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-register/business/detail/39576
Last checked 15 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.