188BET history in four phases
WIPO records the 188BET mark in use online since 2005/2006. Cube Limited operated the brand for years from the Isle of Man and built recognition through football sponsorships. In 2024 188BET announced a move to Philippine-based BestCommerce Corporation. In 2025 CyberArena announced that its flagship 188BET platform had officially rebranded to taptap.
8 facts worth checking
- 188BET has documented trademark/web use from 2005/2006.
- Cube Limited historically operated the platform from the Isle of Man.
- Liverpool FC itself documented 188BET as an international betting partner in 2012.
- The brand returned to Asia-facing football marketing with Liverpool and Bayern Munich partnerships announced in 2021.
- In 2019 it exited the UK and Ireland market and concentrated on Asia.
- In 2024 it announced surrender of the Isle of Man licence and transfer to Philippine-based BestCommerce Corporation.
- CyberArena announced the flagship 188BET → taptap rebrand effective 1 July 2025.
- CyberArena Ltd currently publishes Belize registration 34056 and Anjouan licence ALSI-012401012-FI1.
Licensing, operator history and rebrand
Current 2026 description must not use legacy legal copy
The old 188BET legal identity was Cube Limited/Isle of Man. The announced 2024 transition was to BestCommerce Corporation in the Philippines. CyberArena then announced the 2025 rebrand to taptap; CyberArena’s corporate site currently publishes Belize registration 34056 and Anjouan licence ALSI-012401012-FI1. Those are distinct time periods, not interchangeable licences.
Why the international page is different
The global story is primarily about brand continuity: users may still search 188BET even though the corporate announcement says the flagship is now taptap.
Football sponsorship provides reliable history markers: Liverpool documented the relationship itself, and 2021 Asia-facing deals with Liverpool and Bayern are independently reported.
The 2024 Philippines move is a transition event, not a permanent current licence claim; Philippine offshore regulation changed dramatically later that year.
A good 2026 review therefore focuses on identity verification, current terms, KYC and app/domain provenance rather than repeating old bonus tables.
How to verify a current registration route
Identify whether the route calls itself legacy 188BET or taptap/CyberArena.
Read current Terms and operator name instead of relying on a review that still says Cube Limited/Isle of Man.
Use accurate KYC information; CyberArena publishes ID, proof of residence and selfie requirements.
Check payment currency and withdrawal rules in the live cashier for your country.
Verify the app publisher/package and avoid old branded APKs from mirrors.
Mobile history and the current-app question
188BET had mobile and app products for years. CyberArena’s rebrand announcement describes taptap as a refreshed mobile-first platform.
Because brand naming changed, current app verification should be based on publisher, package signature and corporate domain — not the icon alone.
KYC and security
CyberArena’s current KYC policy requires proof of identity, proof of residence and may require a selfie with ID.
Historical 188BET support contacts may still circulate online. For current-account issues, use contact details published by the current route/corporate entity.
Risks to check
- Old reviews may present Cube Limited/Isle of Man as current when it is historical.
- The 2024 Philippine transition is also historical after later policy changes and the 2025 rebrand.
- Mirrors can exploit continued 188BET search demand after the brand change.
- App/payment details vary by country and may be stale.
- Sports sponsorship history does not prove current licensing or withdrawal quality.
Frequently asked questions
When was 188BET founded?+
The brand has documented web/trademark use from 2005/2006; 2006 is the commonly cited launch year.
Is 188BET now called taptap?+
CyberArena announced that its flagship platform was officially rebranded from 188BET to taptap effective 1 July 2025.
Who historically operated 188BET?+
Cube Limited operated the long-running Isle of Man era.
What happened in 2024?+
188BET announced a move from the Isle of Man to Philippine-based BestCommerce Corporation.
What company is disclosed now?+
CyberArena Ltd publishes Belize registration 34056 and Anjouan licence ALSI-012401012-FI1.
Why do 188BET sites still exist?+
Old branded pages, mirrors, SEO pages and legacy routes can remain online after a rebrand, so domain/operator verification is essential.
Sources
Sources below are included so the operator/licensing timeline can be rechecked.
- WIPO — Cube Limited / 188BET trademark historyWIPO decision documenting Cube Limited, 188BET use from 2005/2006 and the brand’s long-running sportsbook/casino business.
- Asia Gaming Brief archive — 188BETIndustry archive stating 188BET was founded in 2006 and historically operated by Cube Limited under Isle of Man regulation.
- Philippine News Agency — 188BET move to Philippines, 2024Official-state news report that 188BET planned to surrender the Isle of Man licence and move operations to Philippine-based BestCommerce Corporation from 19 March 2024.
- CyberArena — current corporate termsCurrent CyberArena terms naming CyberArena Ltd, registration 34056 in Belize, and Anjouan regulation.
- CyberArena Ltd — corporate profileCurrent corporate profile publishing licence ALSI-012401012-FI1, registration 34056 and Belize address.
- CyberArena rebrands 188BET to taptap — July 2025CyberArena announcement stating its flagship platform 188BET was officially rebranded to taptap effective 1 July 2025.
- Liverpool FC — historical 188BET partnershipLiverpool FC’s own 2012 announcement naming 188BET as official international betting partner.
- iGamingBusiness — Liverpool and Bayern Asia dealsIndustry report on 2021 three-year Asia-facing partnerships with Liverpool FC and Bayern Munich.