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Fonbet

33 / 100
D Caution
Improved by 3 points
1
Licenses
58
Markets
2
Domains
active
Status
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Brand overview

Fonbet is a sports betting company founded in 1994 by Russian chess grandmaster Anatoly Machulsky, operating primarily in Russia and Kazakhstan under the domain fonbet.kz. It is described as the largest sports betting operator in Russia by user base and network reach, and the oldest by founding date. However, the brand's Trust Score of 33/100 (grade D) is notably low, despite a comparatively higher AskGamblers user rating of 7.1/10.

Key facts

  • Founded in 1994 by Russian chess grandmaster Anatoly Machulsky
  • Operates primarily in Russia and Kazakhstan under the domain fonbet.kz
  • Cited by Wikipedia as the largest sports betting company in Russia by user base and network reach, and the oldest by foundation date
  • Trust Score of 33/100 (grade D) contrasts with an AskGamblers user rating of 7.1/10
  • Tranco rank of 30,561 with search demand identified across 50 countries

Trust score breakdown

How the trust score is calculated across 6 weighted dimensions.

Scale 10/10
Regulatory 3/30
Reputation 0/20
Transparency 0/15
Infrastructure 15/15
Digital presence 7/10
Trust score breakdown 33/100

How the trust score is calculated across 6 weighted dimensions.

Trust score history

Monthly Trust Score evolution based on the formula v2.0 (6 components: regulatory, reputation, infrastructure, transparency, digital presence, scale).

Latest
28/100 · D
2026-08
Previous
10/100 · F
2026-06
Change
+18
2026-06 → 2026-08
060708

Demand trend 12 mo., to Jun 2026

Avg monthly volume
608,708
Total (12 months)
7,304,497
Change
+513,621 +134%
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Search interest

Query: fonbet casino
Current
49
Peak
100
Trend
↑ rising
Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2025 Jul 26 – Aug 1, 2026
Top queries
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Rising
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Source: Google Trends. Values 0–100, relative

Affiliate program reputation

⚠ Listed under Warning on Affiliate Guard Dog
Source: Affiliate Guard Dog (affiliateguarddog.com)

B2B Reviews

AskGamblers Certified
7.1/5
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Technical

Analytics
Google Analytics (GA4)

Languages (3)

English Kazakh Russian

About

Fonbet is a sports betting company operating in Russia and Kazakhstan. It is considered to be the largest of its kind in Russia by number of users and network outreach and the oldest by the foundation date (1994). It was founded by Russian chess grandmaster Anatoly Machulsky in 1994.

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Reputation & visibility

Reddit mentions (30d)
26
Organic keywords
14
Tranco rank
33767
Meta ads active
active
Google Trends
Rising

Licenses

Where the brand is blocked

✓ Not on any blocklist we check (8 countries checked)

Source: EU regulator blocklist registers

Operator & sanctions screening

Operator legal entity
YouGMedia B.V. · Curacao
Sanctions lists
✓ No matches found
Screened against consolidated EU, UK, OFAC and UN sanctions lists
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Infrastructure & domain health

Domain health: Fair (75/100)
Domain
fonbet.kz
Domain age
13
SSL days left
152
Referring domains
2632
Backlink rank
426
  • + SSL certificate
  • + Domain age
  • + Backlinks
  • ! CDN active

Markets (58 countries)

Countries where this brand is active. Click a country for market intelligence data.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the trust score of Fonbet?
Fonbet has a trust score of 33 out of 100, placing it in grade D (Caution). The score is calculated from regulatory standing, reputation, infrastructure, transparency and scale, using publicly verifiable data.
How many licenses does Fonbet hold?
Fonbet currently holds 1 active license(s) across its operating markets. License status is verified against regulator registers weekly.
In which markets is Fonbet active?
Fonbet is active in 58 country/countries. Use the markets filter above to sort by legal status (legal, regulated, unregulated or prohibited).
How does Fonbet compare to similar brands?
Brands in the same grade (D) as Fonbet are listed in the "Similar brands" section above. You can also use the compare tool on the trust leaderboard to evaluate Fonbet side by side with up to three other brands.
Can Fonbet improve its trust score?
Yes. Trust scores are recalculated monthly. If Fonbet obtains a new licence, improves its Trustpilot rating, extends its SSL certificate or publishes clearer terms, its score will rise in the next cycle.
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