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Claim Now188BET has not gone bankrupt. The closure in certain regions is a strategic business decision driven by several key factors:
Main reasons include:
As a result, 188BET chose to cease operations in specific regions while ensuring customers can withdraw their remaining balances safely.
This is not a full shutdown, but a strategic adjustment to adapt and move forward in the evolving market.
Taptap formerly 188BET, is an international online bookmaker company specialized in sports betting, online casino games and poker. Established in 2006 as 188BET and licensed by Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission, it rebranded to Taptap in 2025 and moved its core operations from its headquarters in Douglas, Isle of Man to the Philippines operating under BestCommerce Corporation regulated by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Taptap was one of the first major Asian bookmakers to operate in the European market.
Taptap was founded in 2006 as 188BET. Headquartered in Douglas, Isle of Man and licensed by Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission and the UK Gambling Commission, it was initially operated by Cube Limited. It was one of the first major Asian gambling company to establish notable presence in the European market promoting the “Asian Handicap” betting model in Europe. It became a well-known bookmaker in Europe[5] for its major sponsorships of English football clubs including serving as official partner for Chelsea and Liverpool and as kits sponsor for Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic.