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Security report for betway.com

Betway Limited · Other · Malta

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Betway Limited operates a comprehensive online gambling platform offering sports betting, casino games, live casino, vegas games, and eSports betting. The company holds a strong market position supported by official partnerships with major sports clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester City, and Chelsea. The website is professionally designed with excellent content quality and user experience, targeting online gamblers globally with a focus on responsible gambling. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including React and Next.js, with integrations for analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and Adobe Alloy. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices implemented. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. Security posture is strong, featuring HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Certifications and licenses from reputable authorities such as the Malta Gaming Authority and eCOGRA reinforce trust. However, the site lacks explicit incident response and vulnerability disclosure information, which could enhance security transparency. Overall, Betway presents a low-risk profile with a mature digital presence and robust compliance with privacy and security standards. Strategic improvements in incident response communication and vulnerability disclosure would further strengthen its security posture and user trust.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

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  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
0
Security headers
55
Email security
87
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
64

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Betway is positioned as a leading online gambling operator with a diversified portfolio including sports betting, casino, live casino, and eSports. Its revenue streams are primarily from betting and gaming activities. The company targets adult gamblers worldwide, leveraging high-profile sports sponsorships to enhance brand visibility and credibility. The affiliate program supports customer acquisition. Betway's operations are regulated under Maltese jurisdiction, ensuring compliance with European gambling laws. The business model focuses on digital engagement, customer retention through promotions, and responsible gambling initiatives. Growth indicators include expanding sponsorships and continuous platform enhancements.

Security posture

Betway demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, robust security headers, and no detected vulnerabilities in the analyzed content. The presence of certifications like MGA license and eCOGRA indicates adherence to industry standards. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms comply with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of a public incident response policy and vulnerability disclosure program represents a gap in transparency and readiness communication. Data protection practices appear sound, but explicit DPO contact details are not provided. Overall, the security culture is strong but could benefit from enhanced public security governance disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated incident response policy page with clear contact channels for security issues.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance transparency on data retention policies and user data handling practices.
  4. Provide contact information for the Data Protection Officer to improve GDPR compliance visibility.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to mitigate supply chain risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Betway Limited
Registration number
C39710
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Betway Limited
Description
Betway offers online sports betting, casino games, live casino, vegas games, and eSports betting with exclusive welcome offers and promotions.
Key services
Sports betting, Casino games, Live casino, Vegas games, eSports betting
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS, Adobe Alloy, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, Snowplow Analytics
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with proper input handling

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Snowplow Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Snowplow Analytics
Marketing tools
Adobe Alloy
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and offers.
  2. Strong branding and sponsorship presence with major sports clubs.
  3. Comprehensive cookie and privacy policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  5. Good security posture with HTTPS and security headers.
  6. No visible security or privacy red flags.
  7. No explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure information found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js framework, enabling server-side rendering and improved SEO. It uses standard web technologies including CSS and JavaScript, with integrations for analytics and marketing. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with responsive design and clear navigation. Performance is moderate, likely due to rich media content and multiple third-party scripts. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or headless architecture. Hosting provider details are not evident from the content. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party tracking and advertising scripts, which require ongoing security management.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 78/100Low27 findingsView report
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