What is .bet?
.bet entered the DNS root zone on July 24, 2015, 11 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
Identity Digital Domains Limited also runs 23 other TLDs, including .archi, .bio, .black, .blue and .global.
On the technical side, .bet is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .bet, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
23 other TLDs share this operator.
.bet FAQ
What does .bet mean?
.bet is a generic top-level domain named for the word "bet", and it's aimed at sports & games. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .bet used for?
.bet is mostly used for sports & games. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .bet?
None. .bet is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .bet domain extension?
Identity Digital Domains Limited operates .bet as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .bet created?
.bet was delegated to the DNS root zone on July 24, 2015.
Is .bet a valid domain?
Yes. .bet is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .bet addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .bet domain?
.bet names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Identity Digital Domains Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .bet DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .bet.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 13, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
