Dafabet Review 2026: Is Dafabet Legal in Singapore & Malaysia?

Is Dafabet licensed or legal in Singapore and Malaysia? An independent check of its licence, the law and the risks.

October 21, 2026 0

Quick answer: Dafabet is a Philippines-headquartered operator with licences in the Philippines, the UK and Malta. None of those licences covers Singapore or Malaysia, so using Dafabet from either country carries legal and financial risk.

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What is Dafabet?

Dafabet has been run by AsianBGE since 2004 and is headquartered in Makati, Philippines. It is best known for football shirt sponsorships, including Everton, Aston Villa, Celtic, Sunderland, Fulham and Norwich City, as well as the snooker Masters (2014–2020).

Who licenses Dafabet?

Philippines: Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA), regulated by First Cagayan Leisure and Resorts.
UK: a remote licence through AsianBGE (Isle of Man) Limited, regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. It covers players in Great Britain only.
Malta: also licensed there.

Regulatory scrutiny

South Africa: Cricket South Africa said residents “cannot legally access” the platform, which is not licensed there, despite its sponsorship of the national teams.
Brazil: withdrew about three months after a 2024 club sponsorship, having not gained authorisation under the new regime.
India: in June 2026, police in Telangana arrested 11 people over a network allegedly promoting the platform.

Is Dafabet legal in Singapore?

No. Singapore Pools is the only operator licensed by Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) to offer remote gambling. Dafabet is not on that licence. Playing with an unlicensed online operator while in Singapore can lead to a fine of up to S$10,000, up to 6 months’ jail, or both. Advertising unlawful gambling to people in Singapore is also an offence. For the full picture, see our guide to online casino Singapore law.

Is Dafabet legal in Malaysia?

Malaysia does not license online casinos, and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) blocks gambling sites; it reported blocking over 5,026 of them as of early 2025. A High Court ruling found Section 4B of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953 could not be applied to online gambling, and amendments to the Betting Act 1953 aimed at remote gambling have been proposed but, as of March 2026, not enacted. For the full picture, see our guide to online casino Malaysia law.

Is Dafabet legal in Thailand?

No. Online gambling is illegal in Thailand under the Gambling Act B.E. 2478 (1935). Only the government lottery and licensed horse racing are legal. The Entertainment Complex Bill covered land-based casinos only and was withdrawn in July 2025. See our online casino Thailand guide.

Risks of using Dafabet from Singapore or Malaysia

No local protection: if a withdrawal is refused or an account is closed, no Singapore or Malaysian regulator can step in.
Blocked and mirror sites: blocked brands are often reached through changing domains, and it can be hard to tell an official domain from a copy.
Payments: transfers to unlicensed gambling services can be blocked, and personal bank transfers to “agents” leave you with little recourse.
Legal risk to the player in Singapore, as above.

Dafabet FAQ

Is Dafabet legit?

We cannot vouch for Dafabet. See “Who licenses Dafabet?” above for what we could verify. No Dafabet licence we found was issued by Singapore’s GRA or a Malaysian authority, so no local regulator can help if a withdrawal is refused or an account is closed.

Is Dafabet legal in Singapore?

No. Singapore Pools is the only operator licensed by the GRA for remote gambling. Using an unlicensed operator while in Singapore can lead to a fine of up to S$10,000, up to 6 months’ jail, or both. See online casino Singapore: is it legal?

Is Dafabet legal in Malaysia?

No. Online gambling is prohibited under the Betting Act 1953 and the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953, and Malaysia has no online casino licensing system. See online casino Malaysia: is it legal?

Is Dafabet legal in Thailand?

No. Online gambling is illegal under Thailand’s Gambling Act B.E. 2478 (1935). See online casino Thailand: is it legal?