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Security report for racebets.com

RaceBets International Gaming Ltd · Other · Malta

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

RaceBets International Gaming Ltd operates RaceBets.com, a specialized online bookmaker focusing on horse racing betting with a global reach covering over 30 countries. The platform offers a variety of betting options including fixed odds, starting price, tote betting, ante-post, and head-to-head markets, complemented by live streaming services and daily promotions. The company is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority, ensuring compliance with relevant gambling regulations and responsible gaming practices. The website is professionally designed, multilingual, and provides a user-friendly experience with clear navigation and comprehensive content.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 100 · High
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

5 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

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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

  3. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
40
Average
57

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

RaceBets holds a strong position in the niche market of horse racing betting, leveraging its MGA license and international coverage to attract a diverse customer base. Its business model centers on providing a secure, engaging, and comprehensive betting experience, supported by promotional games and bonuses to enhance user engagement. The company benefits from a well-integrated partnership ecosystem including affiliate programs and localized sister sites like RaceBets.de. The platform's growth is supported by continuous content updates, expert tips, and live streaming, catering to both casual and serious bettors.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of 3D Secure for card payments, and robust user verification processes including KYC and source of wealth verification. Security headers are properly implemented, and sensitive payment data is handled with state-of-the-art encryption. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy and incident response information suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content, indicating a secure environment for users.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page to enhance transparency and user trust.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ emails.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
RaceBets International Gaming Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
RaceBets International Gaming Ltd
Description
RaceBets is an online bookmaker dedicated to horse racing betting, offering fixed odds, starting price odds, and tote betting on races from over 30 countries. It provides live streams, daily offers, and markets including ante-post and head-to-head betting.
Key services
Horse racing betting, Live streaming of races, Betting markets including ante-post, head-to-head, and special bets, Promotions and bonuses
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
AngularJS, jQuery, Socket.IO, Video.js, YouTube Iframe API, Google Tag Manager, OpenTimestamps Cookie Consent
Frameworks
AngularJS
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of 3D Secure for card payments
  • Anti-money laundering compliance
  • User verification and KYC processes
  • Use of encrypted payment technology

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
OpenTimestamps Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Strong focus on horse racing betting with extensive international coverage.
  3. Comprehensive user verification and responsible gaming measures in place.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and good SEO practices.
  5. Clear legal and privacy documentation with GDPR compliance.
  6. Multiple language support and localized content.
  7. Active promotions and user engagement features like games and jackpots.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

RaceBets.com utilizes a modern web technology stack including AngularJS, jQuery, Socket.IO, and Video.js, supported by Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing. The platform is custom-built with good SEO practices and mobile optimization. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in speed and accessibility. Hosting details are not explicit but likely involve cloud infrastructure. The site employs comprehensive localization and dynamic content loading, indicating a mature and scalable technical infrastructure.
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

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