Playbook Gaming
Playbook Gaming Limited is a UK-based sportsbook platform provider. They supply the technology behind several betting sites rather than running a single bookmaker. If you have bet at BetZone, RhinoBet, Planet Sport Bet, DragonBet, or Gentleman Jim, you were using Playbook Gaming’s platform.
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Best Playbook Gaming Betting Sites
Planet Sport Bet
DragonBet
BetWright
Gentleman Jim
Below are the betting sites currently running on Playbook Gaming technology.
What Happened to Playbook Gaming’s Licence?
Playbook Gaming Limited surrendered all six of its UK Gambling Commission licences on 19 November 2025. This followed regulatory action for breaching licence conditions.
This does not mean the betting sites shut down. The individual brands moved to separate licensed entities. DragonBet now operates under DragonBet Ltd. Planet Sport Bet runs under Planet Bet Limited. Other former Playbook brands sit under SharedBet Limited. Each of these holds its own UKGC licence, so the sites remain legal and regulated for UK players.
You can verify any licence on the UKGC public register.
Playbook Gaming Betting Sites
The main brands that were built on Playbook Gaming’s platform:
- Gentleman Jim – horse racing focused bookmaker with a traditional feel
- DragonBet – sports betting site with Welsh branding, now under DragonBet Ltd
- Planet Sport Bet – sports-first bookmaker linked to the Planet Sport media group
- RhinoBet – general sportsbook, now operated by SharedBet Limited
- BetZone – broad sports and casino offering
- NRG – newer brand targeting a younger betting audience
The Platform
Playbook Gaming’s sportsbook platform (now branded as Playbook Fusion) handles the core technology: odds feeds, bet placement, cash out, bet builders, and account management. The platform won Mobile Sports Product of the Year at the International Gaming Awards 2026 and Best Game Design at the European iGaming Awards 2026, so the technology side continues to develop even after the licensing changes.
For punters, what this means in practice is that sites on Playbook’s platform tend to share similar features – the same bet builder tool, similar cash out mechanics, and comparable in-play speed. The front-end branding differs but the engine underneath is the same.
Sports and Markets
Playbook Gaming sites cover football, horse racing, tennis, cricket, rugby, golf, darts, and most major sports. In-play betting is available across the main sports with live odds updates. The market depth on football is decent – you get the usual match result, goalscorer, corners, cards, and bet builder options.
Horse racing coverage is a strong point, particularly on Gentleman Jim which was built specifically for the racing market.
Payment Methods
Playbook Gaming sites accept Visa debit, Mastercard, and bank transfer. PayPal availability varies between brands. Apple Pay and Google Pay are supported on some sites. Withdrawal speed is typically 1-3 business days for cards and faster for e-wallets where available.
Is Playbook Gaming Safe?
The individual brands are UKGC licensed under their new operating entities. The platform technology itself has not changed – it is the same system that passed UKGC scrutiny for years before the licence surrender. The regulatory issue was with Playbook Gaming Limited as a licence holder, not with the technology or the player-facing sites.
That said, the licence surrender is a flag worth knowing about. It means the original company failed to meet UKGC standards. The brands now operate under different companies, and whether those companies maintain better standards is something to monitor.
What happened to Playbook Gaming's licence?
Playbook Gaming Limited surrendered all six of its UK Gambling Commission licences on 19 November 2025 following regulatory action. The individual betting sites moved to separate licensed entities and continue to operate legally.
Are Playbook Gaming betting sites safe?
The individual brands now operate under their own UKGC licences held by separate companies (DragonBet Ltd, Planet Bet Limited, SharedBet Limited). The sites remain legal and regulated for UK players.
Which betting sites use Playbook Gaming?
The main brands built on Playbook Gaming's platform are Gentleman Jim, DragonBet, Planet Sport Bet, RhinoBet, BetZone, and NRG.
Who owns Playbook Gaming?
Playbook Gaming Limited is a private UK company. The technology arm now operates as Playbook Engineering and Playbook Fusion.
Is Playbook Gaming the same as Playbook Engineering?
Playbook Engineering builds the sportsbook platform. Playbook Gaming Limited was the licence holder for the betting brands. After the licence surrender, the brands moved to new operators but still use the same platform.
