OfferNo welcome bonus
LicenceState monopoly
Cash at kiosksVisaMilliKartBank
Best bookmakers in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan gives Topaz the exclusive right to offer sports betting, online and in thousands of kiosks, and blocks foreign sites. The international platforms serve Azerbaijanis regardless, through mirrors and in manats, and are widely used for the prices and menus the monopoly does not offer. Here are Topaz and the two international sites that scored best in our tests with an Azerbaijani account.
How betting works in Azerbaijan
Topaz, licensed by the state as the sole sports betting operator since 2010, runs the online site, the app and a network of kiosks where most bets are still placed in cash. The product covers football, the Azerbaijani league and European competitions, with live betting and prices set by the monopoly, wider than the international market. Registration requires the national ID, and Topaz is the only operator with any local recourse.
Foreign gambling sites are blocked by the authorities and betting with them is not authorised; enforcement against players is rare, and 1xBet, Betwinner and their siblings count Azerbaijan among their active markets, with Azerbaijani-language sites and manat accounts reached through changing domains. None holds a local licence and none offers recourse; balances should be small and withdrawn promptly.
Payments on Topaz are cash at kiosks, cards and MilliKart; on the foreign sites, cards where they work, e-wallets and crypto. USDT withdrawals arrived within the hour in our tests.
Topaz and the two international sites we rate for Azerbaijan
Ranked by our test score. Topaz is the monopoly; the other two accept Azerbaijani players without a local licence.
OfferFirst-deposit bonus, promo codes
LicenceCuraçao
VisaMilliKartUSDTBank
OfferFirst-deposit match, promo codes
LicenceCuraçao
VisaMilliKartUSDTBank
The three, in short
Topaz
The monopoly operator, with an app, a website and kiosks in every town, the Azerbaijani league and European football, live betting and cash in and out at the kiosk. Prices are wider than the foreign sites; the recourse is local.
1xBet
1xBet runs an Azerbaijani-language site with manat accounts, the widest menu available in the country and every payment method from cards to crypto; blocked, reached through mirrors, no recourse.
Betwinner
The same platform family with the same payment page and its own promotions; USDT withdrawals within the hour in our test, and the same caveats.
Other tested operators that accept Azerbaijani players
All accept Azerbaijanis through mirror domains; none is authorised in Azerbaijan.
OfferFirst-deposit match
LicenceCuraçao
VisaMilliKartUSDTBank
OfferFirst-deposit match
LicenceCuraçao
VisaMilliKartUSDTBank
OfferFirst-deposit match
LicenceCuraçao
VisaMilliKartUSDTBank
OfferFirst-deposit bonus, weekly cashback
LicenceCuraçao
VisaMilliKartUSDTBank
Payment methods that work in Azerbaijan
Cash at kiosks for Topaz; cards where they work and crypto on the foreign sites.
Cash at kiosksVisaMastercardMilliKartBank transferUSDT
Frequently asked questions
Is online betting legal in Azerbaijan?
Only with Topaz; foreign sites are blocked and unauthorised.
Are winnings taxed?
Topaz winnings are paid according to its rules; foreign-site winnings are outside the system.
Why do people use foreign sites?
For better prices and wider menus than the monopoly offers, at their own risk.
Can I bet in cash?
Yes, at Topaz kiosks throughout the country.
Rankings on this page come from our tests with a real account opened in the country. Some links are affiliate links; sponsored boxes are labelled and never affect the order.