Tipsport Mirror Sites: Why Licensed Gambling Has One Official Address
A “mirror” is a copy of a website on another domain. Unlicensed betting sites use mirrors when their main domain is blocked. People search for “Tipsport mirror” when a site won't open for them. This page explains why mirrors make little sense for licensed gambling and why searching for them is risky. We list no alternative addresses.
A licensed operator has an official address
Licensed operators run on the domain named in their licence, and regulators publish registers where you can look it up. For example, in Slovakia a licensed online game may only run on the .sk domain stated in the licence decision. An operator with a licence doesn't need mirrors — its address is known and public. A site on another domain that pretends to be a licensed operator is not that operator's licensed offer.
Why a site won't open
| Cause | How to tell | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| The domain is blocked in your country | it appears on the regulator's blocklist | don't get around it; choose a licensed offer |
| A technical outage at the operator | the domain is in the register but down | wait and watch the operator's announcements |
| A typo in the address | a different domain from the one in the register | type the address from the register |
| A problem with your internet provider | other sites don't work either | try another connection |
Blocking
Many regulators keep lists of illegal gambling offers — websites, apps and payment accounts offering gambling without a local licence — and require internet providers to block them and payment providers to stop payments. Mirrors exist precisely to get around such blocks, which tells you a lot about the sites using them.
The risks of mirrors and VPNs
- Fake copies. A mirror can be a phishing page that collects login details and card numbers.
- No protection. An operator without a local licence doesn't have to check self-exclusion registers or offer limits, and local consumer protection is hard to use.
- Blocked payments. Payment providers may be obliged to stop payments to listed offers.
- We don't recommend VPNs. Getting around a block with a VPN can breach the operator's terms and lead to winnings being withheld.
Getting to the right site
- Open your regulator's register of licensed operators or approved websites.
- Find the operator and its official domain.
- Type the address yourself or save it as a bookmark.
- Don't click “new addresses” from messages, forums or adverts.
How to check a licence is explained in detail on the review page. Buttons on this site lead to an operator chosen by the affiliate network — check that one the same way.