Melbet Casino Review

Reviewed by David Robert Jr · Published 7 October 2026 · Facts checked 7 October 2026 · 18+ only. Gambling with an offshore operator is not lawful in Singapore.

Casino Summary of Melbet Casino

Melbet is a Curaçao-licensed casino and sportsbook with a very large game lobby and a five-deposit welcome package worth up to €1,750 plus 290 free spins. For a Singapore player, though, the headline matters less than the record behind it: Trustpilot has withdrawn Melbet's score for breaching its review guidelines, and most of the reviews that remain are about blocked withdrawals. We rate it 3.2 out of 5. The games and odds are strong; the payout risk and the thin evidence for local payment methods hold it back.

Melbet started in 2012 and was reported in 2018 as a white label of 1xBet, and the two sites still share a layout, a bonus structure and many of the same complaints. We checked its licence on the Curaçao regulator's public register on 7 October 2026. Melbet's own pages, like most offshore betting sites, load only as a block page from Singapore networks, so the bonus and banking details below come from independent reviews published in 2026. Where only one source supports a figure, we say so.

Melbet at a Glance

• Operator and licence: Pelican Entertainment B.V., Curaçao Gaming Control Board licence OGL/2024/561/0554, active since 15 November 2024.
• Welcome bonus: up to €1,750 plus 290 free spins over five deposits, 40x wagering, 7 days per stage.
• Games: about 8,000 titles, including more than 2,000 slots and a large live dealer section.
• Banking: cards, e-wallets, bank transfer and crypto. PayNow and an SGD wallet are claimed by one listing but not confirmed.
• Trust signals: Trustpilot score withdrawn, 43 complaints on AskGamblers, 37 of them resolved.

Online Casino Games Offered by Melbet

A 2026 review counts more than 8,000 games, with slots from Pragmatic Play, NetEnt, Play'n GO, Microgaming and Big Time Gaming. That is a bigger lobby than most of the Asian-facing casinos on our list, and the search and provider filters make it usable. Some studios, Habanero among them, block Singapore accounts, so a few titles you see in screenshots may not open for you.

Live Casino Games

The live casino tables come from Evolution, Ezugi, Pragmatic Play Live, SA Gaming, LuckyStreak and Winfinity. SA Gaming covers the speed baccarat and dragon tiger formats that are popular here, while Evolution supplies the game shows and blackjack. Live games usually contribute little or nothing to bonus wagering, so play them with cash rather than bonus funds.

Slots

The slot section is where the 2,000-plus count lives, from Megaways titles to classic three-reel games, with demo play on most of them. The 290 welcome free spins are paid on a set slot, which one review names as Juicy Fruits.

Sportsbook

Melbet began as a sportsbook and it shows: deep football markets including the Asian leagues, basketball, tennis, cricket, esports and a busy in-play section. If you mostly bet on football, our guide to sports betting in Singapore explains why the only lawful route is Singapore Pools, which is worth reading before you open an offshore account.

Melbet Bonuses and Their Terms

1. Casino welcome package: 50% plus 30 free spins on the first deposit, then 75% plus 40, 100% plus 50, 150% plus 70 and 200% plus 100, up to €1,750 and 290 spins in total. That works out to about SGD 2,580 at October 2026 rates; it is a conversion, not a separate Singapore offer. Wagering is 40x and each stage expires after 7 days. One source applies the 40x to deposit plus bonus, which roughly doubles the turnover. Promo-code sites quote the cap as USD 1,800 instead.
2. Sports welcome bonus: 100% of the first deposit, capped at about €130 on most promo pages and lower on others. You must bet the bonus five times on accumulators of three or more selections at odds of 1.40 or higher within 30 days.
3. Ongoing offers: a cashback scheme, accumulator boosts and promo-code drops. These change weekly and we could not see the current list from Singapore.

Forty times wagering in seven days is a hard target. On a SGD 100 first deposit with the 50% match, you would need to wager several thousand dollars within a week to release SGD 50. Skip the bonus if you want a quick, clean withdrawal, because an open bonus is the usual reason a payout gets held.

Banking for Singapore Players

Melbet lists more than a hundred payment methods worldwide: Visa and Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, bank transfer and cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin and USDT. A Singapore listing says it supports SGD accounts, PayNow QR deposits and an SGD 8 minimum deposit, but no other source we found repeats this, so treat PayNow as unconfirmed until you see it in the cashier yourself. Withdrawal times are advertised as within 24 hours, faster for crypto, but complaints show that a first withdrawal often stalls at the verification stage. If you plan to use crypto, our crypto casino deposit guide covers wallet set-up and network fees.

Licence, Reputation and Trust

The licence checks out. Pelican Entertainment B.V. (company number 134359) holds Curaçao licence OGL/2024/561/0554, listed as active on the Curaçao Gaming Control Board register, with melbet.com among its approved domains. Older reviews still quote the pre-2024 number 8048/JAZ2020-060, which no longer applies.

The reputation is weaker. Trustpilot shows no score for melbet.com because the company breached its review guidelines, and it has removed fake reviews. Of about 1,400 reviews left, roughly 80% give one star. The recurring complaints are withdrawals refused after a win, accounts suspended during verification, repeated requests for the same documents and deposits that take days to credit. AskGamblers lists 43 complaints, 37 of them resolved, in about nine days on average. That resolution rate is reasonable, but the volume is high for one casino.

Is Melbet Legal in Singapore?

No. Under the Gambling Control Act 2022, the only lawful online betting operators in Singapore are Singapore Pools and the Singapore Turf Club. Using an unlicensed site can bring a fine of up to SGD 10,000, up to six months in jail, or both, and the Gambling Regulatory Authority blocks these sites and their payment channels. A Curaçao licence gives no protection here, and no Singapore body can help you recover a disputed withdrawal.

Pros and Cons

Pros: verified, active Curaçao licence; one of the largest game lobbies on this site; strong sportsbook with Asian football markets; crypto banking.

Cons: Trustpilot score withdrawn for guideline breaches; frequent complaints about withdrawals and KYC; 40x wagering in 7 days; PayNow and SGD support unconfirmed; blocked in Singapore and unlawful to use here.

Our Verdict on Melbet

Melbet has the games and the markets, and its licence is real. It loses points on the evidence that matters most once you have won: how reliably it pays. If you still choose to sign up, verify your identity before you deposit, start small, decline the welcome bonus and make a test withdrawal early. Players who mainly want sports betting will find a near-identical product at 1xBet, with the same caveats. Set a deposit limit before you start, and see our responsible gambling page or call the NCPG helpline on 1800-6-668-668 if betting stops being fun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melbet legal and safe to use in Singapore?

No offshore casino is legal in Singapore. Melbet holds a valid Curaçao licence (OGL/2024/561/0554), but under the Gambling Control Act 2022 only Singapore Pools and the Singapore Turf Club may offer online betting here. On safety, its Trustpilot score has been withdrawn and many reviews describe blocked withdrawals.

What is the Melbet welcome bonus?

The casino package pays up to €1,750 plus 290 free spins across the first five deposits, about SGD 2,580 at October 2026 rates. Wagering is 40x and each stage must be cleared within 7 days. The sports bonus is a 100% first-deposit match released by betting it five times on accumulators at odds of 1.40 or higher.

Does Melbet accept PayNow and SGD?

One Singapore listing says Melbet supports SGD accounts and PayNow QR deposits from SGD 8, but we could not confirm this from a second source. Cards, e-wallets, bank transfer and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and USDT are confirmed.

Is Melbet the same company as 1xBet?

Melbet was reported in 2018 as a white label of 1xBet, and the two sites share a design and bonus structure. Melbet is licensed separately, through Pelican Entertainment B.V. in Curaçao.

How long do Melbet withdrawals take?

Melbet advertises payouts within 24 hours and faster for crypto. In practice, first withdrawals are often held for identity checks, which is the most common complaint about the site.