Editors' Picks - Best Online Bookmakers
1. Ladbrokes |
Ladbrokes.co.uk are the biggest bookmaker in the World and one of the most reputable brands in the betting industry. Ladbrokes has been established since the 1950s and their website has been available since 2000.
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Hits
- They are a massive betting company and, as such, they’re pretty much the safest ones to bet with.
- Strong customer service, always seems to be well-manned.
- Huge range of languages available and plenty of European focus on sports and markets
2. Bet365 |
Bet365 are one of the biggest bookmakers in the UK. They're a private, family-run company based in Stoke-on-Trent. Free bet Code readers get a free sign up bonus of up to £200 free.
Hits
- Quick, easy-to-use website taking you to wide range of markets
- Strong In-Play betting service, covering virtually every live event.
- Very reputable brand, fair-minded and efficient customer service.
3. Paddy Power |
Paddy Power have been established since 1988 and are currently Ireland’s largest bookmaker. Although widely respected, they have something of a controversial opinion within the betting industry due to a number of close-to-the-bone marketing campaigns and their tendency to pay out on outcomes before an event has even been settled.
Hits
- They have some excellent traders who provide tight odds and a vast range of markets
- Ridiculously early pay-outs – sometimes on matches which haven’t yet taken place! Superb range of special bets
4. VC Bet |
Based in Gibraltar, VC Bet has been online since 1994 and were the first UK bookmaker to offer customers tax-free betting. All new users get an introductory bonus of £100.
Hits
- Great free bet offer
- You won't find your account restricted if you hit a winning run
- Impressive range of Asian Handicap markets (where margins are traditionally tighter than normal odds)
5. Blue Square |
Blue Square was launched in May 1999 and has grown into one of the biggest online UK betting companies. In January 2003, the company was acquired by Rank, a leading UK entertainment and leisure company. They now claim to have over 750,000 customers and have certainly come a long way since they were established.
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Hits
- Strong range of markets
- Plenty of additional content, such as bluesq TV, i-Bar and Radio Centre
6. Sporting Bet |
Sportingbet was founded in 1998 and the sportsbook website was launched in October that year. They have been listed as a plc on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange since 2001. The company have acquired several smaller betting companies along the way, the most notable being SportingOdds.com in June 2002, which was recently integrated into the SportingBet brand.
Hits
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Great odds on a range of sports
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Excellent global coverage – a good bookie to have an account with, no matter what your language or favourite sports are.
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Strong free bet offering of up to £150 in Free Bets
7. StanJamesuk |
If you're a value conscious punter looking for a great bookmaker you'd be hard pressed to find a better bookie than StanJames, a family run bookmaker based in Gibraltar and the UK.
8. Boylesports |
Boylesports (www.boylesports.ie, www.Boylesports.com) was set up in 1989 and is now the second largest bookie in Irleand after Paddypower. Like their main Irish rival, managing director John Boyle is keen to nurture a sense of customer loyalty through competitive products and a top class level of service.
Hits
- Easy to claim free bet
- Excellent customer service, including live chat
- Give other bookies a run for their money on the big football matches
9. Sporting Index |
SportingIndex.co.uk have been around since 1992 and have been the world leaders for sports spread betting for many years. Although this type of wagering is still a fairly niche concept, it appeals greatly to customers looking for extra volatility when it comes to betting on sport.
Hits
- They are the biggest sports spread betting company in the world; being well-established and FSA-regulated is very important for customers
- An excellent website in terms of colour scheme, lay-out, navigation and bet placement
- Strong range of markets for a range of sports; they have expert traders that cater for every type of customer
- Quality customer service - there's very rarely any hanging around in a call queue
10. Betfair |
Betfair is the trading name of Betfair Limited, which was founded in August 1999. Unlike most bookmakers betfair is a betting exchange, allowing customers to choose whether to back a selection or instead effectively act as the bookmaker themself and lay a selection instead.
Hits
- Free bet to all free bet code readers
- Better odds on the more popular markets
- Betfair Starting Price product
- Ability to lay as well as back
