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Updated: 3 April 2023

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UKGC

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UKGC

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2927

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Positive

Great for the Serious Bettor

I don't rate meself as a pro gambler but I gamble a lot and I win a lot too (if I didn't win a lot I wouldn't gamble lol) so Luckster is ideal for me as it's all about the sports b...etting so casino **** or bingo carp rofl. It's fast and it gets the job done and there's load to bet on. Even got more coverage than bet365. I don't use any other betting site.

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Ian Johansen

12 June 2024

Positive

spreadex's twin

i don't get why sporting index looks identical to spreadex are sporting index just nicking spreadex identity i dunno but i use sporting index and don't spreadex and its good enuff ...for me! You have to be careful with spread betting though I thought it was like spread betting in america but it is not it is better unless you don't understand what you are betting on lol then you could have an empty bank balance lolz

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hotchickennugget

1 June 2024

Positive

Conservative Values

I'm aware of all the online bookies but to be honest I don't trust them. If a bookie don't have a shop on the high street then I ain't gonna use them simple as. I stick to William ...Hill, Ladbrokes but the best of them online is Betfred. Fred has never let me down and I've been using them since the 1980s. I'm not as mobile as I used to be so I now use the Betfred thing on the phone my daughter got for me. If an old codger like me can use the Betfred app then anyone can!

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Ben Anthony

18 May 2024

Positive

BetMGM is class

I was put of using BetMGM becuz of bad reviews but I think they're just from idiots who couldn't pick a winner if they were betting on Liverpool v Accrington Stanley. No problem op...ening an account (my son) too and got the free bet without asking. I won with my freebie but sonny boy didn't lol. We have both used BetMGM lots of times since and have not had a problem so the reviewers who did BetMGM are talking a stinking pile of crap and need to cry less.

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TexTim

3 May 2024

Negative

SCAM!

This is a scam site beware deposited £20 played slots and didn't win anything obviusly rigged beware they are scammers might as well burn yr money than give it to these scammers nu...ff said MAGA!

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Trump4UK

30 April 2024

Positive

Love it!

I have used lots of betting sites to place my horse racing bets ... but no more! I have found the motherlode with Fitzdares. I don't know about other sports but for horse racing it... is the bee's knees, or should that be a horse's knees. I like betting on US racing too, so it's handy that you can get up to 10% back on weekly losses ... not that I ever lose ... ahem ...

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Eugene Chesters

5 April 2024

Positive

You're losing out with fixed odds betting

My dad RIP always told me there's a reason a bookie has three paying in windows and only one paying out. Don't give your dosh to fixed odds bookies - use a betting exchange or if y...ou really know your stuff spread betting like Spreadex. The more right you are, the more you get paid! Be careful though as it ain't for the faint-hearted because if you really screw up you can really end up paying for it! Do your research and you will be fine.

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Trevor Morris

12 March 2024

Positive

Can't beat early payout

Bet365 is the best betting site there is an if you don't agree you must be a bit of an idiot what other site pays out early if your team goes two goals up no matter the final score...? I use Bet365 for my weekly Premiership acca and although it never wins it will one week and Denis Coates will be paying me ££££s from his mega salary lolza MUFC4EVA

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Paul Pogba's Dealer

4 March 2024

Negative

Seen it all before

Oh look another ProgressPlay site like all the rest BetStorm, BetDukes, BritainBet, Tebwin (lol - now 'Vince Vegas'), why have them all when they are all basically the same lol? Ju...st stick with Vince Vegas as that's the best one and the all the rest alone. You know it makes sense.

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Mike Macau

12 February 2024

Positive

Good Old Fred!

I've been betting on the horses and a bit on the football for years now and I've always used Betfred as there's a Betfred bookie on the high street two doors down from my local. I ...admit I am a bit of a luddite when it comes to teccy stuff but I am using the Betfred site and it's easy to use even for an old duffer like me. Got to trust Fred he's a true brit and not one of these bookies that pretends to be British but is about as British as chicken tikka massala!!

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Brain Ruxtable

7 February 2024

Positive

Like it, could be better

Fitzdares is new to me and though I like it a lot I think it could be better as it's mainly horse racing and I prefer to bet on football. The football stuff is good though and the ...live betting stuff is really good. You can even bet on esports though I have no idea what they are? The only thing I don't like is there the official betting partner of Fulham and I support the mighty CFC!

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DidierDrogbaNo1Fan

30 January 2024

Positive

Paddy for Prostate Cancer

I lost my dad to prostate cancer so I was interested to find out a betting site was supporting prostate cancer UK ... and how! They donate a grand for every 180 during the darts wo...rld championships, and there were 914 of them! That's £914k and Paddy Power topped it up to £1 million! That's excellent work guys and more people need to hear about it - some good news about sports gambling for a change!

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Ralph Anderson

23 January 2024

Positive

The Darts Bought Me Here

I noticed that the Premier League of Darts is sponsored by BetMGM ... who I had never heard of so I decided to check them out. What can I say? It's pretty good but a bit basic. I m...ean, it has everything you need from a betting site, but it could do with a little bit more. I can't really though put my finger on what is missing, though. I do like the promotions - I mean, forty quid for a tenner cannot really be moaned about, can it? All in all I am glad that I have discovered this site, and will probably be using it quite a bit in the future. Recommended.

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Connie Small

19 January 2024

Positive

I'm a Traditionalist

I've been betting on horses since the 1970s. My mobility is a bit suspect these days so thank the gambling gods for online betting! I'm a traditionalist though so I will only use s...ites that you find on the UK's high streets. Of them all I think Betfred is the best. I used to pop to my local Betfred to put on my punts before I nipped to the pub (next door). I'm a bit of a numpty when it comes to the internet though, but the Betfred site makes it easy for me. It could be better though - it's a lot harder to get darts and snooker bets on than horse racing!

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Samuel Harewood

11 January 2024

Positive

Finally! Over here!

I'm a big fan of American Football (Go Ravens!) and when I chat online to my gridiron mates they always talk about BetMGM. Apparently it's a legal site over there (I thought you co...uldn't bet on sports in the US, but I guess I am wrong). Well, BetMGM is over here now, so I decided to give it a go, and it's great! It's not just all about US sports, though! I really liked the welcome bonus which gave me £40 in freebies just for a £10 bet of my own (which I won anyway). Highly recommended, although Chris Rock being all over the site is highly annoying.

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Sam Roberts

4 January 2024

Positive

New Year - New Betting Me

I was surprised when I did the maths for my 2023 gambling and found I'd made a loss. Not a big loss but I thought I was nicely in profit! Just goes to show, I guess! So, for 2024 I...'m gonna keep a better look on my gambling and I'm only going to use one site. And that's gonna be Bet365 as it's the best. I'm mainly a football gambling so their 'two goals up payout' policy is really good for me. Good luck for 2024, and may your gambling profits be in the black!

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Denny Jackett

2 January 2024

Positive

A Superb Find!

My best Christmas present this year was the discovery of Fafabet, which isn't hard as all I got was socks and cheap power tools. I only went there to grab the welcome bonus but as ...it turned out I stayed around. I don't know what I like about the site. I just like it. I even played a bit at the casino (I don't usually) as I got a casino bonus too. Good stuff, would recommend.

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Dean Polly

27 December 2023

Positive

Seriously?

I thought Fitzdares being a private members club in Mayfair was just a lot of hot air but I looked it up and stone the crows it is actually true. You wouldn't catch me in Mayfair t...hough so I guess the online betting side of Fitzdares will have to do for now! I like it for the horse racing and football and nothing else really interests me to be honest. Sorry!

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Eddie Cookson

19 December 2023

Neutral

Okay. Could be Better.

I think this site should be renamed '5bet' as I only give it 5 out of ten. I do like the site but there's so much room for improvement. More offers would be good start.

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Joyce James

15 December 2023

Positive

A New Discovery

I gave Fafabet a go because I saw them advertised at an AFCB game. They are new to me and it's a stupid name as it doesn't sound English but Fafabet is an English company based in ...Reading. I gave Fafabet a go and I was pleasantly surprised! It's not a brilliant site but it's not full of useless adverts like other sites I could mention but won't lol. Why not give Fafabet a go yourself you might like what you get. I use Fafabet a lot now and think you will too once you've found them.

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Dean Wislaw

12 December 2023

Positive

Support Your Local Bookie!

I am a firm believer in backing British firms which is why I only use BetUK. Other big bookies pretend they are British but they've moved operations overseas so they don't pay no t...ext! If your a Brit then you need to be using BetUK. It's as British as Chicken Tikka Masala! Seriously, it's a great site and its easy to use. I mainly use if for horse racing so if you use it for summat else I can't say if it's good or not but I'd put money in it being good not bad! UK4Ever.

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Harry Wells

8 December 2023

Positive

Spread Betting FTW

If you're still just fixed odds betting in 2024 then your deffo a beta. Spread betting for the win every. single. time. If you know ur sports like me then you will make much more w...onga. Yeah you lose more if ur wrong but just be like me and never be wrong. Chill.

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KingOfBetting23

5 December 2023

Positive

Still the Best

Bet365 is the best betting site out there by a country mile. I really don't know why other sites are still in operation, or why anyone uses any other site. Yeah I know they get sti...ck for making loads of dosh but (a) they've stayed in the UK (unlike many others) and can created hundreds of UK jobs and (b) they pay their taxes unlike others!

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Peter Irvine

23 November 2023

Positive

Better on the WWW

I have been using Goodwin's Racing telephone horse betting service for many years. It was my son who told me you can now use Goodwin Racing online too, at BetGoodwin. I didn't thin...k I would be able to as I only have an old phone, but the BetGoodwin site works fine on my old Samsung Galaxy! I can know place my bets using my phone so I save on phone calls too. It's a much better service than the telephone service and if someone so tech-phobic as me can use BetGoodwin, anyone can!

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William Battersby

21 November 2023

Positive

Finally, a site that rocks lol

Chris Rock is the brand ambassador here so I guess Will Smith won't ever use it ha ha ha. BetMGM is new to me and its really good and I like it a lot. I took the welcome bonus and ...though my free bet didn't win it gave me cause to use the site for my bet as opposed to my usuals. Whatever you do don't keep your goddamm bets out of this goddamm site lol lol

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sanjibanjo_98

11 November 2023

Neutral

Disappointing

I like to check out 'new' sites so I always feel let down when a 'new' site is just another site with different logo's. That's what Betstorm is it's just Tebwin or Queen's Guild wi...th different logo's. I mean its still a good sports betting site but they should not make a new site just by changing the logo's off a different one!!!!

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pookie66

7 November 2023

Positive

Spread betting is better for you

If you've been placing sports bets for a while, then you need to give Spreadex a go. If you're good at betting on sports that is! Spread betting wins you more if you are right then... fixed odds betting ever will. You might lose more if you're wrong, so the key is ... don't be wrong! Seriously, check out spread betting at Spreadex but it has fixed odds betting too. And no, I don't work for Spreadex!!

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Lucy Hollywood

3 November 2023

Positive

Never found anything better

I get bored with 10bet from time to time but I always come back when I try other betting sites. 10bet is the best out there in my opinion. You don't get pushy notifications or spam... from 10bet like you do from other sports betting sites. This site is class, trust me! They always pay out quick too, on the rare occasions when I pick the right horse!

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Rob Maxwell

1 November 2023

Positive

Best Find of 2023

Seriously, guys you have to open a betting account with these newcomers. You get £40 in free bets just for a £10 bet, plus there are loyalty schemes and reload bonuses and the free... Golden Goals game where you can win £2M! My only moan is that they call it a 'Sportsbook' - this ain't America, pal!

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Bill Smith

26 October 2023

Negative

Poker?

You guys cover betting, slots and casino games but why not poker? Lots of peeps like me play poker and want the latest deals and info yet ... nothing! Wake up! Bet365 is the poker ...room I use it's not the best but good enough for me! More poker coverage!!

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PKRshark__nom17

24 October 2023

Positive

Best in the UK for spread betting (by default?)

I got into spread betting a couple years back and use Spreadex a lot. It's great but then there are that many alternatives! I wish more sites would endorse spread betting and I don...'t see why they won't! Its much more interesting than betting on fixed odds and you get better results if your accurate. More people should get itno it, although my advice would be to start small in terms of stakes as you can get unstuck if you don't know what you are doing. I've had some big wins (Newcastle beating Sheff U 8-0 netted me huge profits) and a few losses but nothing drastic. Check it out is my advice.

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Keiko Dier

18 October 2023

Positive

Another new, great find

Never heard of this place but found it following looking around this site. All British Sports is part of the All British Casino and very good it is too! I really like the football ...live markets, and their coverage of US sports is top notch too. If you like eSports (personally they leave me cold) then there's superb coverage of video games too ... in fact this sports betting site pretty much covers everything!

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Melvyn Hickles

16 October 2023

Positive

Happy their online

I used to nip down to the high street bookies most days (William HIll) but stopped during COVID and then it closed down so it's good for me that William Hill is online now. I don't... like using computers (too confusing) but I make an exception for William Hill so I can get my bets on. It's easy to get bets on and I like it a lot.

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William Mount

11 October 2023

Positive

A new one for me

Have to honest not heard of MagicRed so thought I'd give them ago. Quite inpressed, nice software, easy to use and good games in the casino. I won £4 with my free spins and was hap...py they got paid to me not having to go any playthru. No sports betting yet though.

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Alan Morris

9 October 2023

Neutral

Not bad, could be better

While I do like 10bet I think they could do things a bit better. For a start, it's very football-heavy. That's okay if you like football, but I'm a fan of US sports and while cover...age is okay, it's not a patch on the football. The welcome bonus is only 50% too, up to £50. They have lots of other offers, but they're mostly for ... you guessed it ... football!

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Adam Harrogate

5 October 2023

Positive

Top tip: use the exchange!

I dunno why every1 doens't use Betfair the exchange is much better than fixed odds as you get better prices and you only play comish if you win. Made much more cash from the exchna...ge here so my tip is to USE THE EXCAHNGE!

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Salamanca69

3 October 2023

Positive

I like the bet boosts

Used Livescore for years so happy to use them for betting too. I like their price boosts don't always take them but like options. Haven't won much here but when I do I get paid wit...hout any hassles which is good.

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Roversfan_72

28 September 2023

Positive

Not quite as good as the real thing

I've been using Grosvenor casinos for about 20 years now but I've moved away from the city and can't get to them so easily so the Grosvenor casino online is the next best thing. It...'s not as good as playing at a real casino naturally, but it's what I can get! I mainly play the live games and I do have fun. Missing the real stuff, though, but hey ...

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Trevor Smith

26 September 2023

Positive

Why do other sites have wagering?

Most bonuses come with wagering but the bonuses at PlayOJO don't so why do other sites have wagering? I don't know why anyone would choose a site with a bonus that has wagering whe...n you can get bonuses at PlayOJO that don't have any wagering! It just doesn't make sense!

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Pierre Origi

22 September 2023

Hottest Free Bet Offers For This Month

Free bet offers and promo codes are introduced by established UK bookmakers and new betting sites in the UK regularly. While the full T&Cs involved make some promotions worth avoiding, the following betting site offers are well worth checking out. Each offer comes from a different safe and trustworthy betting site, providing punters with the chance to place bets using the bookmaker’s own funds.

Best UK betting sites 2024 by category

The Top 10 Betting Sites UK & Beyond: A Closer Look

Safe Betting Sites may be a ‘new’ venture, but the experts whose advice you’ll be taking on board have each been involved in the sports betting industry for at least a decade. These people really know what they are talking about, being lovers of sport and frequent sports bettors themselves.

What you will find below is what our people consider to be the ten best betting sites available in 2024 for eager sports bettors in the UK and beyond. We’ve included a list of online bookmakers and UK betting sites that you may already be familiar with.

1. Betfred - Best odds guaranteed on UK & Irish horse races

If you’ve been watching TV of late, you may have noticed Betfred adverts featuring some old geezer imploring punters to gamble responsibly. Well, that ain’t just any old geezer, it’s Mr Fred Done himself, a billionaire, founder and chairman of Betfred. Fred in a legend in the sports betting world, creating Betfred (as Done Bookmakers) in 1967 and keeping the company well in profit for over fifty years while rival UK bookmakers floundered.

The Betfred of 2022 remains an outstanding betting platform that’s backed by the UK’s 1,500 real-world Betfred betting shops. The Betfred online sportsbook has an excellent sports betting section that is genuinely user-friendly, plus additional gambling sections for casino, lotto, live casino, vegas (slots), virtual, bingo, poker and totepool, which is a jackpot game where you can win £££s if you’re an expert sports predictor.

Welcome offer	Wagering requirements	Minimum deposit	Minimum odds to wager	Payment methods
Bet £10, Get £60 in Bonuses	None	£10	1/2 (1.50)	Debit cards (not prepaid)

What we like:

• Extremely well-established UK bookmaker
• Back by real-world betting shops and telephone betting
• Live streaming available
• Ongoing promotions all year round
• Top of the range mobile apps for iOS and Android

What we don’t:

• ApplePay not accepted
• Too much advertising for casino/slots on sports site

Visit Betfred

2. BetUK - One Of The Most Promising Bookies Around

Since being introduced in 2018, BetUK have slowly been taking the steps to become one of the top bookmakers in the business. Originally starting as an online casino, Bet UK has expanded seamlessly into the world of sports betting. A number of high profile sponsorships have only cemented Bet UK’s place amongst our top UK bookies.

From a layout perspective, BetUK stands out and is one of the easiest British bookmakers to use. Odds are clearly available on a range of different sports, as well as an easy to navigate in play market. A clean look adds to the appeal of Bet UK as well, with a simple colour scheme making the best parts of this site clearly stand out.

As well as an extensive range of markets available, there are also regular price boosts at Bet UK. For all major events, you’ll be sure to find some sort of promotion available. So if you’re looking for the Premier League, Wimbledon, Cheltenham Festival or the Masters, then Bet UK will have exactly what you need.

Welcome offer	Wagering requirements	Minimum deposit	Minimum odds to wager	Payment methods
Bet £10, Get £30 in Free Bets	None	£10	4/5 (1.80)	Debit cards, PayPal

Read our full BetUK review

Why we rank BetUK #2:

• Regular Price Boosts
• Range Of Payment Options
• Extra Winnings On Accas
• E-Sports and Virtual Sports Markets
• Top Rated Mobile Apps

What can be improved:

• Odds Could Be More Competitive
• Limited Live Streaming

Visit Bet UK

3. QuinnBet - No deposit bet and the best betting site for horse racing

While not quite qualifying as a new sportsbook on the scene, QuinnBet is a UK-based online sportsbook that operates with a UKGC license. This is a betting site that keeps matters traditional in the British sense of the word as it concentrates upon the holy trinity of UK betting – football, horse racing and greyhounds.

It’s not all Brit-based though. The NFL is covered, as are all the other major US leagues (MLB, NBA, NHL and NCAA). You’ll also find comprehensive coverage of the leading eSports as you’d expect to find at new bookmakers, plus a Virtual Sports section.

The main key feature of QuinnBet is the site’s love of horse racing. This is not too suprising, as the site was founded in 2017 by Irish businessman Sean Quinn, who once held the title of Ireland’s richest man. QuinnBet has racecards available from the UK and Ireland on a daily basis, plus other racing-living countries as diverse as France, the USA, Japan and the United Arab Emirates.

Welcome offer	Wagering requirements	Minimum deposit	Minimum odds to wager	Payment methods
£35 Free Bet + 10 Free Spins	None	£10	Evens (2.00)	Debit cards

What we like:

• A fantastic site if you are into horse racing
• Regularly offer market leading odds
• Enhanced odds offers each and every week on football
• Racing offers – win even if your horse finishes third!
• Plenty of live betting options

What we don’t:

• Markets are not as detailed as other betting sites

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4. Bet Goodwin - Super site for horse racing

Bet Goodwin is a 2022 online sports betting site that is exciting a lot of people in the sports betting sphere, and especially those whom are fans of horse racing. This internet-based sportsbook is the online version of Goodwin Racing Limited, a bookmaker that specialises in telephone betting for horse racing, and has done since 1997.  This company quickly established itself as the UK’s number one telephone betting service for horse racing, and maintains that position to this very day.

The emphasis at the online sports betting arm of Goodwin Racing is on horse racing too, but it is not solely on the ‘sport of kings’. Football gets decent coverage as well, plus there is sufficient coverage of all popular sports. Most of the bonus deals at this site (of which there are several) are focused on horse racing though, and the site offers the ‘best odds guaranteed’ when it comes to betting on the gee-gees.

Welcome offer	Wagering requirements	Minimum deposit	Minimum odds to wager	Payment methods
50% of First Day Losses Back As a Free Bet Up To £25	None	£30	Evens (2.00)	Debit cards

What we like:

• Almost 50 sports betting markets
• Constant hot deals for horse racing
• Well-established company with long history
• Coverage of eSports
• Full and partial cash-out available

What we don’t:

• Most bonuses are horse-racing only
• Does not accept PayPal

Visit Bet Goodwin

5. Kwiff - A Great Site for Random Bonuses and Rewards

Kwiff caused quite a shocker when they arrived on the UK sports betting scene in 2015, thanks for their tactic of randomly ‘kwiffing’ bets – that is randomly awarding odds boosts, deposit bonuses and other promotions, seemingly at the drop of a hat. Sadly, Kwiff do not ‘kwiff’ as much as they used to, but this is still a great site at which to place all your sporting bets.

 

The sign-up process can be done very ‘kwifftly’ at Kwiff, with minimal information requested which is how it should be. Depositing is very easy too, and you have a brand new Kwiff account up, running and funded within a couple of minutes. Kwiff accepts deposits from cards, PayPal and ecoPayz.

Kwiff does not have as many markets as many other sportsbooks that we have seen, but all the popular ones are available with the typical emphasis on football and horse racing, plus tennis, cricket, greyhounds and US sports are all covered too.

Welcome offer	Wagering requirements	Minimum deposit	Minimum odds to wager	Payment methods
Bet £10, Get £10	None	£10	1/2 (1.50)	Debit cards, PayPal, ecoPayz

What we like:

• You may still get ‘kwiffed’
• Easy to create and fund your account
• Swift withdrawals
• Excellent coverage of popular markets in the UK
• Very good live betting section

What we don’t:

• Not as many markets as others

Visit Kwiff

How to Sign Up at New Betting Sites UK

Both established and new UK betting sites have streamlined the process by which you can sign up for an account at their site. Indeed with some, you only need to sign up via PayPal, Facebook or Google to create your account.

With other sites though, the process is a little more engaged. Here is how to sign up for an account at QuinnBet, one of our favourite UK sports betting sites.

Step 1

Head to the QuinnBet site here and click on the green ‘Register’ button.

Step 2

Fill in the ‘Personal Information’ section, click the check box to state that you are over 18 and click ‘Continue’.

Step 3

Fill in the ‘Address’ Section and click ‘Save Address’.

Step 4

Fill in the ‘Payment Method’ Section. Add your credit or debit card (eWallets are not available for your first deposit at QuinnBet), choose a deposit amount and click ‘Submit’.

That’s it! You now have a funded sports betting account. The process may differ at your chosen UK online sportsbook, but the steps involved are basically the same.

As you are based in the UK, you will more than likely have to provide identification documents before you can start placing bets. You will need to provide a proof of ID, such as an image of your passport or driver’s licence, and a proof of address such as an image of a recent utility bill. The provision of these documents is a legal stipulation decreed by the UKGC to help prevent illegal online gambling by minors.

How to Place a Bet at the Best Betting Sites UK

Now you have opened your new bookmakers UK account, you will want to start betting. The best betting sites now make it extremely easy to place bets, but we are going to walk you through the process, step-by-step. We are going to place a bet at QuinnBet, one of our favourite betting sites.

Step 1:

Once you have deposited your funds at the sports betting site’s cashier, head to the main page of the site. Here you will find all the big events plus live events happening right now. We are going to bet on a Premier League game, so we click on the link “Premier League”.

Step 2:

Here we are going to bet on Manchester City to beat Southampton. The common ‘1X2’ options are available on the main Premier League page, but we’re going to show you how to access other markets. You do this by clicking on the number to the right of the fixture details.

Step 3:

Here you can see ALL the available markets for the match, including Over/Under, BTTS Yes/No, Asian Handicap, Clean Sheets, First Goalscorer, Anytime Goalscorer, so on and so on. As we are just going to bet on City winning, we’re going to pop back to the previous page …

Step 4:

To bet on Manchester City to win, all we need to do is click on the ‘2/11’ button. The ‘2/11’ refers to the price that Manchester City are at to score victory. If you prefer decimal odds then that’s 1.29.

Step 5:

Enter the size of your wager. We have set the bet at £10, so our estimated returns are £11.82. When all looks good, hit the ‘Bet Now’ button to confirm your wager. Job’s a good ‘un and come on those boys in sky blue!

Betting Bonus Types Available at the UK Bookmakers

When you sign up for the first time at a specific online sportsbook, you are more than likely to be offered a deposit bonus. This is a great way of ‘testing the water’ at a site to see if it’s all you’re expecting it to be. There are three main kinds of sports betting deposit bonuses, and we’re going to run through the processes involved to enable you to claim each kind.

Free Bet

A ‘free bet’ is genuinely a free bet – a wager you can place without spending of your own hard-earned cash. To obtain a free bet (and you can check the latest free betting sites offers here), you will probably have to make a minimum deposit once you have signed up for your account.

888Sport are a UK sportsbook that offers new customers £30 in free bets. To obtain your free bet money, you need to complete your registration at the site and make an initial deposit of £10, and then a minimum bet of £10 at odds of a least 1.5 (1/2). No matter if your bet wins or not, once it is settled within 72 hours you should receive £30 in free bet tokens.

Each bet token is worth £10 and must be used in its entirety. If a bet made using your free bets wins you only receive back your winnings, and not the free bet stake itself. Your free bets must be used within seven days of you receiving them.

Money Back Offer

A ‘money back’ bet is one that you cannot lose. New customers at the best betting sites are often offered money back bet offers. The requirement is that the customer makes a minimum bet on a chosen event, a range of events or any combination they desire. If that bets wins, they take the money. If it doesn’t, then the customer receives back their stake as bonus cash.

New customers at Paddy Power can obtain a money back bet when they sign up, worth up to a maximum of £20 and unlike many other bet offers your money, if the best loses, is paid back as CASH and not as bonus money, which is a fabulous deal.

To claim your money back bet open an account at Paddy Power using the promo code ‘YSKWEX’ then place ANY football market. If that bet loses your stake will be returned to your account (maximum £20) as cash that you can use to bet on other markets, or withdraw. Note you must use a debit card to make your initial deposit or you will not receive your money back bet.

Enhanced Odds Offer

If you receive an enhances odds offer, then that will allow you to bet on a specific event but with much better odds than you would normally receive. This means that you will receive back much more if the bet wins than you normally would. There is usually one ‘catch’ though – money in excess of what you would have otherwise won is paid as bonus money that you cannot withdraw, and not as real cash.

Say – for example – you are offered an enhanced odds offer on Manchester United beating Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The normal odds are 2.0 (Evens) but you are offered 5.0 (4/1). If you were to take up the offer, bet £10 and the Red Devils won, then you’d receive back £10 in real money (your winnings at 2.0) and £30 (your enhanced winnings at 5.0) as bonus cash, plus your £10 stake.

Enhanced odds offers are usually tied to specific events, so you need to be quick to take advantage of them. Keep an eye on our enhanced odds page to find the latest bonus deals.

Matched Deposit Bonus

If you’ve been around english casino sites or the best slots sites, then you’ll be familiar with the concept of a matched deposit offer as that is the most common type of welcome bonus made by such sites. A matched deposit offer at a UK online sportsbook works in exactly the same way, and you’ll find the best matched deposit betting sites offers available here.

10Bet is a superb relatively new bookmakers with an amazing sports betting bonus. It is worth 50 percent of the first deposit you make at the site, up to a maximum of £50.

To claim your matched deposit offer sign up at 10Bet and make a minimum deposit of £15 (not via an eWallet such as Skrill or Neteller) using the code PLAY10. You will be awarded 50 percent of your deposit up to £50 as bonus cash.

To cash out any winnings made via your bonus cash you need to wager the amount eight times over on single markets with minimum odds of 1.80 (4/5) or acca bets with odds of at least 1.40 (2/5). You need to do this within sixty days of receiving your bonus cash.

First Deposit Bonus

As betting bonuses in the UK go, a first deposit bonus is among the rarer types offered. This awards you a percentage amount on top of the value of your first deposit.

Similar to the matched betting bonuses outlined above, there will be a minimum deposit amount to qualify. There is also a maximum award, which means even if you deposit more first time, the bonus you receive is capped.

A good example of a first deposit bonus is offered by mobile only betting platform SBK. Their first deposit betting bonus deal is set at £30 when you open an account with a £10 via Debit Card or Trustly. Other payment methods like eWallets won’t qualify you for any betting bonuses.

How to Get the Most From Your Sports Betting

Most people bet on sports in order to add a little excitement to their lives. Others treat it a little more seriously in the hope that their expertise generates them a little bit of extra income. For others it’s just a source of entertainment.

Whichever of these betting types describes you, there are certain ‘rules’ you need to follow in order to get the most from your new sports betting sites, and here are a few of them.

Take Advantage of Betting Bonuses and Promo Codes

There are dozens of online sportsbooks out there, and as long as you stick to the top 10 betting sites or any site as recommended by our experts you are free to open an account at any or all of them. As most sites will offer you some kind of welcome deal such as a free bet or enhanced odds, you can take advantage of all of these deals to power up your sports betting experience.

Here is how to sign up for an account at Paddy Power and use the promo code available for new customers. FIrst, head to the Paddy Power site and click on the ‘Join Now’ button. A new screen will pop up where you fill in all your necessary details, as well as selecting a password and providing an answer to the security question. You may find that the promo code is filled in for you, but if it is not then just add it to the relevant box where indicated. When all is okay, tick all three check boxes and click the ‘Join Now’ button. That’s all there is to it!

With this deal your first bet at Paddy Power (up to a maximum of £20) will be returned to you as cash if it loses. This is an amazing deal as commonly, ‘money backt’ promo codes return your stake to you as cash money. The only stipulation is that you must use a debit card to make your qualifying deposit – eWallets such as Skrill and Neteller and eVouchers like Paysafecard are ineligible.

You can learn more about this great deal from Paddy Power and other promo codes and bonuses from the notorious Irish bookie here.

James Fuller

'Use betting promo codes' - says James

“As the UK sports betting market is so competitive, the leading sites will offer ongoing promotions in order to satisfy their existing clientele and to attract people to the idea of opening accounts with them. Again, this is something you ought to be taking advantage of, so pay a visit to our betting promotions page as often as possible.”

Paddy Power ‘Money Back in Cash Up To £20 Bet’ Example

Winning Example

• Register at Paddy Power, and deposit £10 using your Visa debit card
• Bet £10 on Aston Villa beating Manchester City in the EPL, at 5/2 (3.5)
• Aston Villa win, returning £35

‘Money Back’ Example

• Register at Paddy Power, and deposit £20 using debit card
• Bet £20 on West Ham United beating Liverpool in the EPL, at 7/2 (4.5)
• Liverpool win, so your bet loses
• £20 (maximum) of your stake is returned in cash

Losing Example

• Register at Paddy Power, and deposit £5 using Skrill
• Bet £5 on Barnsley to beat Nottingham Forest in the Championship at 10/11 (2.91)
• The games ends as a no-score draw
• As you used an illegible payment method, you do not get your stake back

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Use the Kelly Criterion to Maximise Your Chances of Profit

If you are betting at at a UK online betting site, then the chances are you are flat betting (using the same stake over and over again). Even the best online betting companies factor in a ‘win margin’ when setting odds, which helps them maintain a profit no matter the outcome of any event. You’ll do better at UK online bookies if you calculate your stake using a formula that’s known as the ‘Kelly Criterion’, after its creator.

Say you have a bankroll of £100 and think that Arsenal have a 40 percent chance of drawing with Chelsea. However, the odds given for this are 3/1 (or 4.00), which is a probability of 25 percent. This is, in your opinion, a value bet, but how much should you stake. £1? £10? The whole £100?

You can use the Kelly Criterion at the UK’s top betting sites to work it out. The formula is this:

((Probability * Odds) – 1) / (Odds – 1)

Don’t worry if you suck at maths, as the more you use the formula the more you will get used to it. In our example, the probability is 0.40 (40%) and the odds 4.00 (you have to use decimal odds, not fractional). Plugging all the numbers into the formula we get:

((0.40 * 4) – 1) / (4 – 1)

Now, let’s (gulp) get crunching those numbers:

((0.40 * 4) – 1) / 3

(1.6 – 1) /3

0.6 / 3 = 1.80 %

The answer comes out as 1.8 percent of your bankroll, therefore your stake should be £1.80. If you want to test out this formula, why not try it at one of the new betting sites in the UK using a bonus? That way you can ‘risk’ your stake without it being any of your own money.

Practice Good Bankroll Management

Unless you deem yourself a professional sports bettor and are willing to put the hours in to become successful at it, then you’re very unlikely to develop your new sports betting sites skills to the point where you can count on wagering being a steady stream of income.

Your bankroll is the amount of money you put aside each month for your sports betting endeavours. You need to keep this separate from your other financial considerations such as mortgage payments, rent, utility bill payments and the money you need for food and your day-to-day expenses.

It is recommended that you never gamble more than one tenth of your overall bankroll on any given day, and no single bet should be more than one tenth of that. So, if your monthly bankroll is £100 then your single day bankroll is £10 and your single bet maximum is £1.

The most important aspect of bankroll management is this – should you have a bad run and your bankroll dwindles to zero, stop betting until next month’s bankroll is available. Do not ‘borrow’ from future bankrolls, and do not spend money that you need for your daily financial responsibilities.

Peter Addison

Peter's bankroll management advice

“Another great tip about bankroll management is to stop betting for the month if your betting chops are really coming up trumps and you manage to double your monthly bankroll. Good runs are all-too-often eaten away by immediate bad runs. Instead of spending your gained wealth on betting, consider treating yourself to a nice meal, a new outfit or paying off some of your credit card debt instead.”

Bet With Your Head, Not Your Heart

We’ve all done this – Liverpool have been drawn at home to Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup and the Accrington boys are quoted at 100/1 (101.00) to snatch victory from the Anfield mob. You think ‘that’s worth a quid’ so you slap on a pound for an Accrington win … and Liverpool win 9-0 with Mo Salah scoring five. You could have just as well flushed that quid down the toilet for all the good it did you.

True – long shots (such as 5,000/1 Leicester City winning the EPL in 2016) do sometimes pay off but mostly they are as likely to happen as Donald Trump admitting that he’s wrong about something.

The people who get the most out of their sports betting are those who bet with their head. Even the most fervent Accrington Stanley fan would not have put money on their team in the example we gave above if they used their grey matter, as opposed to what pumps in their chest.

Wager On What You Know

The most successful sports bettors are those that understand one particular betting niche better than any other. It could be horse racing, or it could be drilled down further and just be about the EPL. It may even be the Estonian U23 Ladies Volleyball League – as long as you bet on what you know and leave the guesswork behind, you’ve more chance of being successful in your sports betting than not.

Having said that, the more markets that are available to you, the better the chances you have of finding the best prices on a large number of events. If you’re an EPL expert, then as time goes on you might want to expand that knowledge to La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga. As soon as you become an expert on European top flight football, you’ll be able to expand into the UCL and the Europa League too.

Best New Betting Sites UK 2024

Despite the online betting market in the UK being dominated by familiar names such as Ladbrokes, bet365 and Betfair, new online betting companies emerge onto the internet all the time. Interest in sports betting seems to increase on a daily basis, meaning there’s a growing number of potential sports bettors out there for betting sites to attract as their clientele.

Bookmaker	UKGC licence	Welcome Sportsbook Offer	Claim Offer
	39483	Bet £10 Get £10 In Free Bets T&C’s Apply	Visit site
	39483	Deposit £15, Get £10 Free Bet T&C’s Apply	Visit site
	50122	Bet £20 Get £20 Free Bet T&C’s Apply	Visit site
	42647	Bet £20 Get £20 In Free Bet Credits T&C’s Apply	Visit site
	39335	Bet £10 Get £20 Free Bet T&C’s Apply	Visit site
	39335	Bet £10 Get £30 Free Bet T&C’s Apply	Visit site

The Most Experienced Betting Websites in the UK

If you are of a cautious nature, then whenever you go looking for a service provider you probably hunt for one that’s been successful in their particular business niche for several years. If the company has been successful in doing what they do for a decade and beyond, then surely they must be doing something right?

This rule applies to the sports betting world too, although that does not mean that new betting sites in the UK for 2022 should be dismissed out of hand. If you’d prefer to place your sporting bets at a site that has successfully withstood the test of time, then here are some of best ‘established’ sports betting brands:

Bookmaker	UKGC licence	Welcome Sportsbook Offer	Claim Offer
	39028	Bet £10, Get £40 In Free Bets T&C’s Apply	Visit Site
	39225	Bet £10 Get £30 In Free Bets T&C’s Apply	Visit Site
	39426	Bet £20 And Get It Back If It Loses T&C’s Apply	Visit Site
	39576	Bet £10 Get £30 In Free Bets + 100 Free Spins T&C’s Apply	Visit Site
	54310	Bet £10 Get £20 In Free Bets T&C’s Apply	Visit Site
	38750	Double The Odds On Your 1st Bet T&C’s Apply	Visit Site

Football Betting Sites

As a British sporting passion, it’s no surprise that football betting has really taken off over the last 30 years. This also mirrors the growth of the internet and online gambling in general. As football means more to fans than simply just the beautiful game, the national obsession with it in the UK has helped create a global brand in the English Premier League (EPL). Its success, attracting some of the best players in the world to our shores, only heightens interest in this particular sport. With that in mind, these are our top sites for football betting right now:

1. bet365 – Early payouts and enhanced prices
2. Spreadex – 1st Scorer Insurance
3. BetStorm – Awesome live graphics
4. QuinnBet – Great range of deals
5. 10Bet – Unique football offers put on weekly

Our Top Ranked Football Betting Site

We recommend bet365 over all other football betting sites because of the vast range of markets available and their promotions. Whether it’s early payouts if your fancied team goes 2 goals ahead, the up to 70% bonus on accumulators, Bore Draw money back deal on matches that end 0-0, or enhanced prices on the Full Time Result, it’s a great place to take a punt.

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Horse Racing Betting Sites

The link between betting and sport doesn’t get any closer than with horse racing. Making wagers on this dates back centuries. It may be the sport of kings, but horse racing retains huge popularity in Britain thanks to big meetings like the Cheltenham Festival, Grand National and Royal Ascot. Save a couple days like Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, there is action to bet on every other day of the year. Whether you enjoy backing jumpers in the National Hunt code or thoroughbreds running on the Flat, horse racing is an integral part of any top betting site and its coverage:

1. bet365 – Longest BOG promotion in industry
2. Spreadex – Fixed odds and horse racing spreads
3. 888Sport – Each Way + deal for enhanced terms
4. QuinnBet – Many money back and free bet bonuses

Our Top Ranked Horse Racing Betting Site

QuinnBet are first past the post with us for horse racing betting because of their events themed promotions. It doesn’t matter if it’s Royal Ascot, a big jumps meeting or even French racing, there will be an appealing deal on offer. With great ante post betting options, QuinnBet have got a real flair for horse racing betting.

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Jamie Clark

Advice from our betting expert: Bet each way wherever possible

“That rules out races with four or fewer runners, but those probably aren’t big betting events anyway. An each way bet mitigates some of the potential loss attached to a win only wager. Horse racing betting websites often pay Extra Places on the most competitive and biggest field races, giving you every incentive to take a punt.”

Best Live Betting Sites

While the concept of betting while watching a sports event unfold is relatively new, it caught on pretty quick. Having the ability to place in-play betting wagers has become part and parcel of the gambling experience. Getting to where we are now meant developing live betting sites that react quickly to what’s happening in the match or game across a range of different sports. It was just the next step in the ever evolving story of digital age wagering. Take a look at five of the best live betting sites we recommend today:

1. Betfred – Bookie that puts live betting first
2. bet365 – Live audio alongside in-play betting
3. 888Sport – Dedicated live now tab on site
4. Betfair – Bet in-play on sportsbook and exchange
5. Paddy Power – Outright and match in-play options

Betting Sites with Cash Out

Cashout is another digital age innovation on the best betting sites today. You can cash out live bets that currently are winning, albeit for reduced odds on most new betting sites. Say you have bet £5 on England to beat Wales at 5/4 (2.25) during the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals. Jack Grealish put England ahead on the hour but, with 15 minutes to go, Harry Maguire gets sent off leaving England down to ten men. You decide to cash out with odds of 4/5 (1.80) offered. Gareth Bale equalises with a last-minute penalty, so your bet would have returned nothing if you had not cashed out. Here are our top 5 cash out betting sites today:

1. SBK – Wide range of cash out options available
2. bet365 – Big choice for cashing out your bets
3. 888Sport – Track popular punts with BetFeed
4. Betway – Great reputation for allowing cash out
5. Ladbrokes – Available on desktop and mobile

Live Streaming Betting Sites

The best betting sites in the UK are those with live streaming. Established sites such as LivescoreBet, bet365 and Paddy Power all have live streaming of sports events, plus new betting sites such as QuinnBet have live streaming of horse racing.

Football, horse racing, tennis and golf are the most popular sports available on live stream betting sites. You won’t though be able to see major sporting events and leagues such as the English Premier League or the Wimbledon Tennis via betting site streaming, due to existing broadcasting deals signed with terrestrial broadcasting companies.

1. bet365 – Funded account or placed a bet within last 24 hours
2. Spreadex – Funded sports account including horses and tennis
3. 888Sport – £1 qualifying bet to stream US, UK, Irish, French and AU racing
4. Betfred – £1 qualifying bet to stream selected sports events live
5. William Hill – Watch Betting TV streams for free

Recommended Betting Site for Sports Live Stream

There can be no doubt that bet365 are best in class for live streaming all the best sports action. You don’t even need to place a qualifying bet to access the streams they offer. It’s enough to have a funded account, in other words a positive account balance, or placed any wager within the last 24 hours. At Bet365, you get access to horse racing from around the world, domestic European football league and top tennis tournaments, and that’s just for straters. Their excellent streaming service puts all the competition in the shade.

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Payment Methods Available to Sports Bettors in the UK

Getting money into and out of the best betting sites is not as simple as it used to be. For example, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission outlawed the use of credit cards at sports betting sites in 2020, to discourage problem gamblers from running up credit card bills that they then simply could not afford to pay.

UK’s Best Skrill Betting Sites

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UK’s Best Boku Betting Sites

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UK’s Best PayPal Betting Sites

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UK’s Best Bitcoin Betting Sites

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UK’s Best Neteller Betting Sites

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It’s not all bad news though, as there are plenty of ways in which you can make deposits and withdrawals via your online sports betting account. Below you will find a list of the most popular ones available at the largest number of UK online betting companies.

Visa Debit Card

If you have a UK bank account, then the chances are you have a Visa debit card. Visa have become the most-used payment facilitator in the UK, and you are free to use a Visa debit card or any other brand of debit card at most of the British bookmakers in our UK betting sites list.

When the time comes to make a deposit using your card at online betting sites, you enter the card number, expiry date, CVV number on the back and the amount of your deposit. For your first deposit you may need to provide an image of your card (front and back), in accordance with UKGC regulations.

Deposits made via a debit card are usually instant, but withdrawals may take between three and five days to process. It is unlikely you will be charged for making a debit card deposit, but a withdrawal may incur fees at some UK sportsbooks. Visa debit card transactions are accepted by BoyleSports, Spreadex, QuinnBet and many, many more.

PayPal

PayPal has since 2002 been the internet’s number one eWallet, initially piggy-backing on the success of the auction site eBay. Most people who shop online have a PayPal account.

PayPal has not always been available as payment method at even the best betting sites UK, but since 2018 a growing number of sports betting sites have started accepting PayPal deposits and withdrawals.

Payments at an online sportsbook via PayPal are just like payments made online anywhere else. Enter your PayPal account name and the amount you wish to deposit. The familiar PayPal applet will pop up, asking you to confirm the payment there and then or via two-step verification if you have it set up.

PayPal payments are usually processed within a matter of seconds, and withdrawals at Paypal betting sites can be just as quick, although some sites may take a little longer to get you your money. If you are in UK you should not be charged any fees for using PayPal.

Please note that most online betting companies will not award bonuses for deposits that you make using PayPal. PayPal is available as payment option at BetUK, Grosvenor Sport, BetVictor and more.

Skrill

Skrill (previously known as MoneyBookers) has become the leading eWallet that is used by online sports bettors who do not want to use a debit card to fund their sports betting accounts. Skrill works in exactly the same way as any other leading eWallet, such as PayPal. You fund your Skrill account from your bank account or another other suitable financial account, then use the cash in your Skrill account to make deposits at your chosen sportsbook.

Depositing is the simple process of heading to the sportsbook cashier, choosing Skrill as your payment method, then entering your Skrill account name (usually your email) and the amount you want to deposit. You will be connected to Skrill so that you can confirm the transaction. Withdrawals are basically the same, except of course that the money is travelling in the opposite direction.

The online sportsbook is unlikely to charge you for Skrill deposits and withdrawals, but you will be charged fees by Skrill for using their services. Grosvenor Sport and Quinnbet are three relatively new betting sites UK that accept Skrill payments.

Neteller

Neteller offers an almost identical service to Skrill, and indeed both Skrill and Neteller are owned by the same company – Paysafe. Neteller rose to prominence as a payment services provider on the back of the online poker boom in the early-to-mid 2000s, and survived the hit when online poker in the US was made ‘illegal’ in 2011.

To open a Neteller account you only need a valid email address. You can then move funds into your Neteller account via any suitable payment method, including linking your bank account. To then move money into your sportsbook account you need to head to the site’s cashier and choose Neteller as your payment method plus the amount you want to deposit. You’ll just need to okay the transfer to move your money.

At the best sites Neteller withdrawals are just as quick as deposits but some sites may add on 24-48 hours of ‘processing time’. You should not be charged by your sportsbook for Neteller transactions although you will have to pay fees to Neteller. The STS, Karamba and Grosvenor Sport entries in our top 10 betting sites all accept Neteller as a payments method.

Paysafecard

Paysafecard (owned by the same company as Skrill and Neteller) is not another eWallet as some people think, but an eVoucher scheme. Paysafecard eVouchers can be purchased from real-world vendors and used to make online payments. A Paysafecard eVoucher is – in reality – a unique 16-digit number. If you buy a Paysafecard eVoucher for £20 (plus a small fee) for example then you can use that £20 to make online purchases, including deposits at an online sportsbook.

To do that, head to the cashier and chose Paysafecard as your payment method. You will be prompted to enter your 16-digit code. Once confirmed, your money will be transferred from your eVoucher to your sportsbook account.

Paysafecards cannot be topped up. Once the money on your eVoucher has been used, the 16-digit code becomes redundant. Typically, you can only use Paysafecard eVouchers for deposits, and not withdrawals. Online bookies in the UK that allow Paysafecard deposits include Mr.Play, BetStorm and Paddy Power.

Boku

Although the internet began via desktop computers, the majority of internet traffic in the 2020s ends up on (or is transmitted by) phones and tablets. Since 2010 there has been something of a mobile internet revolution, and that extends to both established and the latest betting sites.

Boku is a popular way of using your phone account to make payments at the best betting sites. You choose Boku as your payment service, and then enter your mobile phone number and your deposit amount. You’ll receive an SMS explaining how you can confirm the transfer. If successful, your deposit will appear on your next mobile phone bill.

Despite being extremely convenient, Boku comes with a few disadvantages. Fees are high (as much as 15 percent) and you are limited to £30 per day in deposits. Only certain carriers (in the UK – Vodaphone, EE, O2 and 3) allow Boku payments and you cannot withdraw via Boku.

Some of the best betting sites in the UK that allow Boku payments include Boyle Sports, Netbet, Betfair and Betfred.

Apple Pay

Here in the UK we are swiftly moving towards a cashless society. Why bother carrying money around in your jeans when you can just use your phone? Contactless payments are available at most retailers, and a range of services such as Apple Pay (Google Pay and Samsung Pay are similar services) have been set up to enable payments via debit/credit card terminals.

You can use Apple Pay online too, including at online sportsbooks in the UK that accept Apple Pay payments. You just need to head to the bookmaker’s cashier and choose Apple Pay as your provider, and your deposit amount. Enter your Apple ID when prompted to confirm the transfer. Your money should be ready for you to bet with immediately. Apple Pay can usually be used for withdrawals too. Transaction speeds for deposits and withdrawals are usually pretty swift, although even the best betting sites may delay withdrawals by around 24-48 hours.

Old and new betting sites UK that accept Apple Pay include 888Sport and bet365.

Bitcoin

Okay, so the ‘Bitcoin revolution’ hasn’t happened yet and plenty of people are still a hesitant about using this highly volatile non-fiat currency, but in terms of anonymity and security, Bitcoin cannot be bettered. Bitcoins are transferred between your Bitcoin wallet (which these days is normally stored in the cloud) and the merchant you are paying, without the intervention of any financial services provider. Transfers are largely (but not wholly) anonymous and secure.

Bitcoin is the most commonly-accepted cryptocurrency by online sports betting UK sites, but there are others including Litecoin, Ethereum, Ripple and Neo. Bitcoin transactions are usually instantaneous, and can be used for both deposits and withdrawals.

UK-facing sportsbooks that accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are very hard to find, but that situation may hopefully change in the future.

Best Online Gambling Sites UK

British bettors have an incredible range of options available to them, and many of these sites don’t merely provide a sportsbook. They also feature various other sections, including online casinos, live casinos, slot games, roulette, poker, bingo, lotto, virtual sports, and more.

How the Best Gambling Sites UK Compare

Brand	Sportsbook	Casino	Live Casino	Slots	Poker	Bingo	Lotto	Pools

Best New Gambling Sites UK

In the past few years, we’ve seen an absolute explosion in the number of UKGC-compliant online gambling sites serving British bettors. You can check out three of the very new gambling sites in the UK below, and find out a few key details about each.

Can I Wager My Sportsbook Bonus on Other Products?

Sign up offers deliver the biggest rewards of any promotions, by far. As such, we’d say it’s always worth putting the time and effort into triggering them whenever you register with a new brand. 

You may well be interested in using various sections of a betting site, such as the sportsbook and live casino areas. If so, the same account balance can usually be used in each case. Unfortunately though, any bonuses you receive can’t be. If you receive a bonus from a sports betting offer, this must be used for sports wagers. The same goes for casino sections, live casino areas, and so on. 

Do I Need to Register a Separate Account for Playing Other Products?

In general, getting started on online gambling sites in the UK could not be easier. This is true regardless of the specific product you’re interested in. 

Nowadays, this user-friendly nature extends across most betting sites’ entire platforms. If you originally sign up on the sportsbook, for example, that same account will typically be eligible for use on all other sections of the platform. 

The main advantage of this is obviously convenience. Whether using the desktop site or mobile app, you won’t need to log out from one account and log in to another. The downside is that you’ll often be limited to one welcome offer for that account, meaning that – if a brand offers deals for multiple sections – you’ll have to pick the one that most appeals to you.

Take Your Game to the Next Level with our Betting Guides

Do you know what BTTS stands for? If someone offers you Acca Insurance would you think they’re offering to insure your car? When you hear the term ‘Asian Handicap’ do you immediately think of a Japanese guy in a wheelchair? If all these terms mean zilch to you and you’re interested in sports betting then you are significantly missing out.

Here at Safe Betting Sites we want you to get the most out of your sports betting, which is why you will find a number of online betting guides designed to help you achieve just that. We explain the jargon behind terms such as BTTS (‘both teams to score’) and detail how you can improve your betting skills and understanding of the wagering world. We are not the kind of shysters who promise you ‘betting profits – 100% guaranteed’, but we will help you expand your betting knowledge and so increase your chances of coming out on top with your sports betting endeavours, time and time again.

Safe Betting Sites – The Bottom Line

If you are looking for the best betting sites with a UK regulated license we have your back. We aim to be your number one resource for every single aspect of your safe online sports betting experience, and we know that’s something we’re going to achieve.

Amongst our favourite sports betting sites for 2022 – are BetUK (new), Quinnbet, Kwiff and Spreadex for the serious spread betting punters. Bet safely, and be sure to return to our site once a month to view new free bet offers and beating deals!

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Best Betting Sites for Premier League 2022-23 Season

The 2022-23 Premier League season is back underway and we have picked out the best betting sites for the new campaign.

bet365 – Early Payouts on Singles and Money Back for Bore Draws

bet365 is our preferred betting site for Premier League football. In addition to having the best odds, bet365 also runs a number of Premier League specials for the new season.

These offers include: instant payouts on the league winner should a team gain a lead of 10 or more points at any point during the EPL campaign, 2 goals ahead early payout offers on single match wagers, and bore draw money back offers for all games that end scoreless.

Both deals are available ahead of the Week-3 slate of fixtures beginning Saturday 20th August and will be available throughout the season. New bet365 customers are also eligible to receive the longstanding welcome offer: £50 in free bet credits for a £10 wager on any market, including the Week-2 EPL fixtures. Click here for more info

*Significant Terms and Conditions
This offer is only available to new and eligible customers. This offer is available pre-match on every game for Half Time/Full Time, all Correct Score and all Scorecast markets. If the game finishes 0-0, we will refund your stake if the bet loses. Bets placed from your Withdrawable Balance will be refunded to your Withdrawable Balance and bets placed using Bet Credits will be refunded as Bet Credits. This offer will not apply where a stake has been fully Cashed Out. Where a stake has been partially Cashed Out, and the match finishes 0-0, only the remaining active stake will be refunded. If a qualifying bet is edited using our Edit Bet feature prior to kick-off and the match finishes 0-0, only the new stake will be refunded. Where a bet has been edited to include or amend a selection for an event that is In-Play, the offer will no longer apply.

10bet – Up to £5,000 Cash Bonus on Winning Accas

When you place a pre-match accumulator with three of more selections in it on 10bet, if the wager wins, you’ll receive an additional cash bonus of 5%-100% depending on the number of legs up to £5,000.

A Treble has a 5% winnings bonus. For 4folds, it’s 10% and 5folds 15%. With 6folds and 7folds, a winning acca pays 20% extra on top. On 8folds and 9folds, the bonus is 30%. A 10fold or 11fold accumulator comes with 40% extra winnings. Any 12folds you place gets 50% paid on top. For 13folds, we’re talking 60% and 14folds at 70%.

Any 15fold and upwards accas that win qualify for the full 100% winnings bonus paid in cash. Each selection must have minimum odds of 1/2 (1.5) for the accumulator to qualify. System bets with four or more selections also count. Further terms and conditions apply.

William Hill – Insure or Boost the Odds on your Acca

William Hill has a range of Premier League betting offers, including money-back specials and enhanced odds for all games.

The bookmaker’s Acca Freedom promotion is also returning for the 2022/23 season. Use Acca insurance on your 5+ leg accumulator, and, if one bet fails, your stake will be refunded up to £20. Alternatively, William Hill’s Acca Freedom serves to boost the odds of any 3+ leg accumulator up to the value of £20.

New and existing William Hill customers can also take part in the bookie’s Free or 4 tournament, a free-to-play game where you select six matches in which 3-4 goals are scored to win up to £200 in free bets.

Betfred – Get £60 in Free Bets for a £10 Stake

Register an account with Betfred in time for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures to claim £60 in free bets for just a £10 wager on any sports market at odds of Evens or greater.

Betfred is also running an EPL top scorer promotion in which punters can back Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Harry Kane, or any other top-flight goal machine to finish atop the EPL goalscoring ranks and claim a free bet for doing so. Just sign up and wager a £10 outright on EPL’s top goalscorer for 2022/23 to claim a £5 free bet for your efforts.

Finally, receive double or even triple the payouts when you bet on the first goalscorer in any of this weekend’s EPL fixtures with Betfred’s Double Delight/ Hatrick Heaven promotion. Just wager on Cristiano Ronaldo, Darwin Nunez, or any other player to register the first goal at the given odds, and if that player adds a second or third strike to his tally, your bet will pay out at double/triple the odds.

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