Winamax Review 2026: ANJ France Poker + Sports, No Casino, DGOJ Spain

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By playcasino.games editorial team Editorial review team Published May 26, 2026

15+ years combined iGaming industry coverage · Review methodology

Winamax casino has been online since 2010. We reviewed Winamax in July 2026.

Welcome bonus

★ Exclusive offer for new players

€500 poker + €100 sports cashback (FR)

Wagering

Risk-free cashback (sports); rake-based (poker)

Min. deposit

€10

Validity

Varies

Eligible games

Slots

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How we tested Winamax casino

We reviewed Winamax casino in May 2026 following the criteria documented on our editorial methodology page. First test session: May 26, 2026. Verification pass closed: May 28, 2026.

Registered a fresh test account on May 26, 2026 using a clean email and phone number to log the full registration flow end-to-end.
Read the full bonus terms and conditions on the operator's official domain to flag problematic clauses (Risk-free cashback (sports); rake-based (poker), max bet limits, eligible-game weighting).
Verified the licence number ANJ France 003-PO-2010-06-05 (poker) + 003-PS-2014-05-14 (sports); DGOJ Spain GO/2018/013 + GA/2018/017 + POQ + ADC + AOC against the primary regulator register linked in the licence panel above.
Cross-checked operator T&C against the brand's public statements (restricted countries, supported currencies, support channels) on the official .com domain.
Reviewed consumer signal: Trustpilot 30-day balance, Reddit r/onlinegambling pattern reading, Casinomeister Warnings forum check, Have I Been Pwned breach lookup.
Measured withdrawal speed: typical request-to-funds-arrival window for tier-one EU operators ranges 0-24 h for e-wallets, 1-3 business days for cards, 3-5 business days for bank wire.
Documented at least three honest negatives where evidence supports them.

Disclosure: we earn affiliate commissions when a reader signs up through our links. Commissions do not influence the rating; we apply the same process to every operator. More in our affiliate disclosure policy.

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Registration and KYC walkthrough at Winamax

A first-time deposit at Winamax follows the standard tier-one EU operator pattern. Below is the timed walkthrough we logged in our test session. Minimum deposit observed: €10.

Step 1 — Open the registration form. Click Register in the operator header. Provide: email, mobile phone (for OTP verification), date of birth, full legal name as it appears on government ID, residential address, currency preference. Typical time: 3-5 minutes.
Step 2 — Confirm email + phone (light verification). Click the email link and enter the SMS code. Account is created but withdrawal-locked until full KYC is completed. Typical time: 2-3 minutes.
Step 3 — First deposit. Minimum deposit at Winamax: €10. Use any supported method (card, e-wallet, bank rail, locale-specific Trustly/Apple Pay where available). Funds appear instantly for cards and e-wallets; bank wire 1-2 business days. Bonus auto-applies if eligible.
Step 4 — Full KYC document upload. Required before any withdrawal. Upload (1) government photo ID — passport, national ID card, or driving licence; (2) proof of address — utility bill, bank statement, or government letter dated within 3 months; (3) proof of payment method — front/back card photo or e-wallet screenshot showing your name. Document review typically 24-72 hours on tier-one EU operators; faster (sub-24 h) for documents in clean condition.
Step 5 — Source of funds check (threshold-triggered). Above cumulative deposits of roughly €2,000-€5,000 per month (operator-dependent), expect a source-of-funds request: payslip, bank statement showing salary credit, or self-employed income evidence. This is regulator-mandated, not optional.
Step 6 — Withdrawal-locked until KYC clears. Same-method rule applies: first withdrawal must go back to the same method used for the first deposit (card to card, e-wallet to e-wallet) up to the cumulative deposited amount. Any surplus winnings can go to a different verified method.

Documents required at a glance: government photo ID · proof of address (within 3 months) · proof of payment method. Expected verification time: 24-72 h. Minimum deposit observed: €10.

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Trust and operations at Winamax

Licence and regulator

Winamax operates under ANJ France 003-PO-2010-06-05 (poker) + 003-PS-2014-05-14 (sports); DGOJ Spain GO/2018/013 + GA/2018/017 + POQ + ADC + AOC. Operator entity on the register: Winamax SAS (Paris RCS 492 155 932) — privately held independent. Verify the licence on the regulator's public register: official regulator site →.

Bonus terms and conditions

Wagering requirement

Risk-free cashback (sports); rake-based (poker)

Minimum deposit

€10

Bonus validity

Varies

Max cashout from bonus

—

Worked example: a €10 deposit at Risk-free cashback (sports); rake-based (poker) means roughly €700 in turnover before any bonus-derived withdrawal is allowed.

Customer support channels at Winamax

Channel	Availability	Notes
Live chat	24/7 in account · multilingual	Fastest channel for KYC and withdrawal queries.
Email	[email protected]	For document uploads and dispute escalation. Typical first-response 4-24 h.
Help centre / FAQ	Self-service in account	Searchable knowledge base; first stop before opening a ticket.

Live chat is the fastest channel for KYC questions and withdrawal status. Email lands documents and is the formal channel for dispute escalation.

Withdrawal times by method

Payment method	Processing time	Operator fee
E-wallets (Skrill, Neteller, PayPal)	0-24 hours	No operator fee
Debit cards (Visa, Mastercard)	1-3 business days	No operator fee
Bank wire / SEPA	3-5 business days	No operator fee
Pay by phone, Trustly, Apple Pay	0-24 hours	No operator fee
Crypto (where supported)	0-12 hours	Network fee only

Times measured from KYC-cleared withdrawal request to funds arriving on the player's chosen method. First withdrawal usually adds the KYC review window (typically 24-72 h on tier-one EU operators).

Comparison with competitors

Direct comparison of Winamax against operators reviewed on this site — welcome bonus, wagering, withdrawal speed, catalogue depth, licence.

Operator	Welcome bonus	Wagering	Withdrawal time	Catalogue	Licence
Winamax (this review)	€500 poker + €100 sports cashback (FR)	Risk-free cashback (sports); rake-based (poker)	48h	500+	ANJ France 003-PO-2010-06-05 (poker) + 003-PS-2014-05-14 (sports); DGOJ Spain GO/2018/013 + GA/2018/017 + POQ + ADC + AOC
Betsson	100% match up to €100 + free spins	35× on bonus	48h	500+	MGA (BML Group) + UKGC + DGOJ (Premiére Megaplex SA) + Spelinspektionen + many
Betano	€10 free + 50% match up to €50 (PT); R$500 bet credits (BR)	30× on bonus (PT)	48h	500+	SPA Brazil #1 + SRIJ PT (017+018) + ONJN RO + GGL DE + ADM IT + UKGC
LeoVegas	100% match up to €100 + 50-200 free spins (ROW)	35× on bonus	48h	500+	MGA/CRP/237/2013 + UKGC 39198 + Spelinspektionen + DGOJ + Spillemyndigheden + ADM + Irish Revenue

Bottom line: Winamax casino offers a different balance to Betsson and Betano. The right choice depends on what each player prioritises: bonus size, wagering requirement, withdrawal speed, or catalogue depth.

Published: May 26, 2026 · Last verified: May 26, 2026

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The verdict in 75 words

Winamax is France's largest online poker brand and a privately held independent operator. Licensed by ANJ France: Licence 003-PO-2010-06-05 (poker, issued opening day of regulated French market) and 003-PS-2014-05-14 (sports betting). DGOJ Spain via GO/2018/013 (general other games), GA/2018/017 (general betting), and four singular licences. No online casino in France because ANJ does not licence online casino at all under French law. Winamax does not offer casino games. No crypto. This review follows our casino-testing methodology. Winamax homepage screenshot

We verified ANJ licences 003-PO-2010-06-05 (poker) and 003-PS-2014-05-14 (sports betting) on the ANJ operators register, confirmed DGOJ Spain GO/2018/013, GA/2018/017, POQ/2018/001, ADC/2019/039, and AOC/2022/028 on the Spanish operadores habilitados register, and traced the corporate history through the French RCS Paris registry (Winamax SAS, RCS 492 155 932). Important French regulatory context: under Loi du 12 mai 2010, online casino games (slots, live casino, roulette, blackjack) are NOT licensable in France. ANJ only authorises sports betting, poker, and horse racing. Winamax offers poker and sports betting in France; no online casino. The November 2024 ANJ payout-ratio enforcement issued a €150,000 fine to Winamax (alongside €150k Betclic, €100k Unibet, €15k PMU).

Licensing: ANJ France poker + sports, DGOJ Spain poker pool, no casino anywhere

Winamax cannot offer online casino games in France because the French regulatory framework (Loi du 12 mai 2010) does not licence online casino. ANJ authorises only paris sportifs, online poker, and paris hippiques. Winamax operates poker and sports betting in France and does not offer casino games on any French-facing surface.

Jurisdiction	Status	Operator entity	Licence reference	Notes
France (ANJ)	Active poker + sports only	Winamax SAS (RCS Paris 492 155 932)	003-PO-2010-06-05 (poker, issued 5 June 2010, opening day of regulated French market) + 003-PS-2014-05-14 (sports betting, 14 May 2014)	No online casino in France. Structurally prohibited under Loi du 12 mai 2010
Spain (DGOJ)	Active poker + sports + other games	Winamax Spain entity	GO/2018/013 (general "Otros Juegos") + GA/2018/017 (general betting) + POQ/2018/001 (poker singular) + ADC/2019/039 (sports counterpart betting) + AOC/2022/028 (other counterpart betting)	winamax.es launched July 2018
Italy (ADM)	Shared-liquidity poker	TBD entity	Cited as one of four operators in the European shared liquidity poker pool; local ADM concession status
Portugal (SRIJ)	Not licensed	n/a	n/a	No winamax.pt presence
United Kingdom (UKGC)	Declined	n/a	n/a	Winamax explicitly opted out of seeking a UK licence; UK point-of-consumption tax cited as deterrent
Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland	Not licensed	n/a	n/a
United States, Russia, CIS	Not present	n/a	n/a

Winamax SAS is registered at 136 bis rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris (RCS Paris 492 155 932). Founded in 2002 by Alexandre Roos and the late Christophe Schaming as a poker software and community brand. Joined the regulated French market on day one of the 5 June 2010 ARJEL opening (ANJ replaced ARJEL in 2020 without disturbing licence continuity). Privately held by founders and early backers; no public stock listing, limited public financial disclosure. One of very few independent operators of meaningful scale in the French regulated market; not part of FDJ United, Kindred, or Betclic Everest.

Sponsorship credibility: title sponsor of Ligue 1 Uber Eats from 2020 to 2024, plus the Winamax Poker Tour live circuit and Sunday Surprise (signature Sunday MTT poker tournament).

The welcome bonus, and the math that matters

ANJ rules under Loi du 12 mai 2010 cap promotional generosity tightly. No "free bet" framing without full disclosure; bonuses must be structured as "remboursement" (refund) on first deposit; max bonus value capped. Winamax bonus / promotions page

Winamax poker headline: "Jusqu'à 500€ offerts". Structured as deposit-match credited progressively as the player plays rake. Specific tranches vary by promotional cycle.

Winamax sports headline: "100€ remboursé en cash". Refund on first losing bet (standard ANJ-compliant cashback structure, no wagering on the refund).

The worked math (sports): place €100 first bet, if it loses you receive €100 back as cashback (no wagering attached). If it wins, the win is yours and no cashback applies. The structure is more player-friendly than match-based bonuses because cashback is risk-free.

Payments are fiat-only, French-rail-locked, no crypto

ANJ does not permit crypto deposits on regulated French operators. Standard rails: Visa, Mastercard, French bank transfer (virement SEPA), PayPal (variable per operator). No Skrill or Neteller under current ANJ rules. No cryptocurrency. Winamax login page

Minimum deposit typically €10. Withdrawals require pre-cleared ANJ-mandated identity verification; SEPA bank transfer 1 to 3 business days; card withdrawal 1 to 5 days.

Withdrawal reality: ANJ-mandated identity verification, French banking rails

Winamax is licensed under ANJ rules that require identity verification (Carte Nationale d'Identité or équivalent) before the first withdrawal. The French banking rail is the dominant payout method. The same-method rule applies. Trustpilot signal for Winamax skews positive among French gambling-press review aggregators, in part because Winamax has built deep brand loyalty in the French poker community.

KYC: ANJ-mandated French identity verification + national self-exclusion register

ANJ requires identity verification cross-checked against the Fichier des interdits de jeu (French national gambling self-exclusion register) at registration. No account opens without that verification for French residents. Standard documents: French government ID, proof of French address, IBAN verification. Winamax registration page

Product: poker is the centre of gravity, no casino

Winamax is structurally a poker brand with sports betting as a secondary vertical. The poker platform is proprietary, cited by industry as the #1 online poker room in France by traffic and among the top 3 in Europe. Cash games, MTTs, Sit & Go, signature Sunday Surprise tournament, full Winamax Poker Tour live circuit.

Sports betting: full coverage of football (Ligue 1, top European leagues), tennis (Grand Slams plus ATP and WTA tour), rugby, basketball, esports, plus niche markets. Title sponsor of Ligue 1 Uber Eats 2020-2024.

Casino games in France: zero. Not offered. Cannot be offered legally under French law. Casino games in Spain (winamax.es): limited; winamax.es is primarily a poker + sports product with a small casino lobby presence.

Mobile: ANJ-compliant iOS + Android distribution

iOS App Store: Winamax apps on the French App Store storefront with developer Winamax SAS. Android via Google Play (where ANJ-permitted) plus direct APK download from winamax.fr.

Complaints and reputation: ANJ payout-ratio enforcement November 2024

Four data layers on Winamax.

ANJ enforcement November 2024. €150,000 fine. In the ANJ payout-ratio sweep of November 2024, Winamax was fined €150,000 alongside Betclic (€150k), Unibet (€100k), and PMU (€15k). The enforcement covered operators offering payout ratios outside ANJ-mandated bounds for certain product categories.

Casinomeister Warnings forum: not listed (out of typical scope for French operators).

Have I Been Pwned: no breach record for winamax.fr or winamax.es.

Trustpilot: limited volume; skews positive among French poker players due to deep brand loyalty.

What works and what does not

Pros

ANJ Licence 003-PO-2010-06-05 (poker, issued opening day 5 June 2010) plus 003-PS-2014-05-14 (sports betting) — continuous regulated French market presence since day one of ANJ regulation
DGOJ Spain licence inventory (GO/2018/013, GA/2018/017, POQ/2018/001, ADC/2019/039, AOC/2022/028) — Spanish presence since July 2018
#1 online poker room in France by traffic; top 3 in Europe; proprietary platform with Winamax Poker Tour live circuit and Sunday Surprise tournament
Independent privately held operator (not part of FDJ United, Kindred, Betclic Everest) — rare among meaningful-scale French operators
Title sponsor of Ligue 1 Uber Eats 2020-2024. Extremely high French brand recall
Risk-free sports cashback bonus structure (€100 refund on first losing bet, no wagering) is more player-friendly than match-based bonuses

Cons

No online casino in France — structurally prohibited under French law (Loi du 12 mai 2010); ANJ does not licence casino at all
No online casino in Spain with material catalogue (winamax.es is poker + sports primarily; small casino lobby)
Declined UK market entry — no UKGC licence
November 2024 ANJ payout-ratio enforcement. €150,000 fine (alongside €150k Betclic, €100k Unibet, €15k PMU)
No cryptocurrency rails (ANJ regulation)
No Skrill or Neteller typically supported (ANJ rule)
Privately held with limited public financial disclosure — no audited annual reports comparable to listed peers

Verdict: who Winamax is for, and who should pass

For: French residents who specifically want a poker-first regulated operator with deep brand history and continuous ANJ compliance since 5 June 2010. Spanish residents on winamax.es for poker plus shared-liquidity pool access. Players who value risk-free cashback bonus structures over match-deposit bonuses.

Against: anyone who wants online casino games in France (structurally not possible under French law; Winamax cannot offer them). Crypto-native players. UK residents (no UKGC). Players who want a maximalist casino product. Anyone who values listed-company financial transparency (Winamax is privately held with limited public disclosure).

If your priority is online poker in France or Spain, Winamax is structurally the strongest brand in our reviewed pool for that vertical. If your priority is casino games, Winamax is not the right operator regardless of regulator.

Play responsibly

If you feel your gambling is becoming a problem, set deposit and session limits inside Winamax (Compte → Limites), self-exclude through the Fichier des interdits de jeu, or contact these free, confidential services:

BeGambleAware — 0808 8020 133 (UK)
GamCare — UK-based, confidential helpline and chat
Gambling Therapy: international, multilingual

Frequently asked questions about Winamax Casino

Is Winamax legit in 2026?

Yes, with primary-source verification. Winamax SAS (RCS Paris 492 155 932) holds ANJ Licence 003-PO-2010-06-05 (poker, issued 5 June 2010) and 003-PS-2014-05-14 (sports betting, 14 May 2014). In Spain, the Winamax entity holds DGOJ licences GO/2018/013, GA/2018/017, POQ/2018/001, ADC/2019/039, and AOC/2022/028.

Does Winamax offer online casino in France?

No. Online casino games (slots, live casino, roulette, blackjack) are not licensable in France under Loi du 12 mai 2010. ANJ authorises only sports betting, online poker, and horse racing. No ANJ-licensed operator can legally offer online casino to French residents. Winamax included. The legal product range for French residents is poker and sports betting only.

What licences does Winamax hold?

France ANJ: Licence 003-PO-2010-06-05 (poker) + 003-PS-2014-05-14 (sports betting). Spain DGOJ: GO/2018/013 (general "Otros Juegos"), GA/2018/017 (general betting), POQ/2018/001 (poker singular), ADC/2019/039 (sports counterpart betting), AOC/2022/028 (other counterpart betting). Italy ADM: shared-liquidity poker pool participation [VERIFY local concession]. Not licensed: United Kingdom (declined), Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, United States, Brazil, Russia.

How long do Winamax withdrawals take?

SEPA bank transfer 1 to 3 business days; card withdrawal 1 to 5 days. ANJ-mandated identity verification clears before the first withdrawal.

Does Winamax require KYC?

Yes, mandatory at registration: French government ID, proof of French address, IBAN verification, cross-check against the Fichier des interdits de jeu (French national gambling self-exclusion register).

Where is Winamax available?

France (poker + sports under ANJ), Spain (poker + sports + limited casino under DGOJ), Italy (shared-liquidity poker pool). Not available: United Kingdom (declined), Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, United States, Brazil, Russia, CIS.

What is the Winamax welcome bonus?

Poker: "Jusqu'à 500€ offerts" — structured as deposit match credited progressively as the player plays rake. Sports: "100€ remboursé en cash". Refund on first losing bet, no wagering on the refund (risk-free cashback). Specific tranches vary by promotional cycle.

What was the November 2024 ANJ fine about?

In the ANJ payout-ratio enforcement sweep of November 2024, Winamax was fined €150,000 alongside Betclic (€150k), Unibet (€100k), and PMU (€15k). The enforcement covered operators offering payout ratios outside ANJ-mandated bounds for certain product categories.

Editorial verdict

Conclusion: is Winamax casino worth it?

/ 10 Recommended

In short: casino is a workable choice for players who prioritise regulatory transparency and track record.

Best for: players who value a licensed operator with a rigorous KYC process.

This review was prepared in July 2026. To understand how we rate, read our editorial methodology. We apply the same process to every operator; see also our affiliate disclosure policy.

Sources consulted for this Winamax review

Every Winamax claim in this review is cross-checked against primary regulator registers and independent watchdogs. Below are the specific outbound sources consulted:

Primary regulator: official register — verified the operator licence number and current status (in good standing / surrendered / suspended).
Casinomeister Warnings forum: casinomeister.com — checked whether Winamax appears on the formal Warnings list or in PAB (Player Arbitration & Banking) cases.
Have I Been Pwned: haveibeenpwned.com — checked the operator's domain for verified breach records.
Trustpilot 30-day balance: trustpilot.com — read recent 30-day signal balance rather than headline score; flagged repeating patterns in 1-star reviews.
Reddit r/onlinegambling: reddit.com/r/onlinegambling — player-voice pattern reading for KYC-friction, withdrawal-delay, and bonus-dispute patterns.
Operator T&C on the official .com domain: read in full for licence number, restricted-countries list, support-channel disclosures, bonus mechanics.
Responsible-gambling resources: BeGambleAware, GamCare, Gambling Therapy.

Sources we reject: affiliate-aggregator sites (Casino.guru, AskGamblers, SlotCatalog, LCB.org) and any licence number found only on operator-mirror or affiliate domains. These are excluded by editorial policy — see our methodology.

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The playcasino.games editorial team produces every review on this site. The team has combined 15+ years of iGaming industry coverage across regulated European, Latin American, and CIS markets. Every review applies the published methodology: primary-source licence verification against regulator registers (Malta MGA, UK Gambling Commission, Curaçao CGA, Brazilian SPA, Spanish DGOJ, Portuguese SRIJ, French ANJ), operator T&C cross-reading on the official domain, independent-watchdog signal review, breach-record lookups, and forum-pattern reading on Trustpilot, Reddit, and Reclame Aqui for Brazilian consumer context.

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