Online Bookmaker Reviews and Ratings
Betfair is the leading online betting exchange, and is the future of online gambling. Its interface allows users to back events and also to "lay" outcomes, in effect making the punter the bookmaker. Betfair puts everyone on a level playing field, individuals can back/lay/trade and make their own "books" on markets, with some people now doing this full time. When joining if you enter "refer and earn" code RGRNR7PDH you will recieve a £20 credit after winning or losing £100 worth of bets. Payouts usually take 2-3 days and are always free.
Moneybookers is not a bookmaker but is an E-wallet accepted by the majority of online gambling sites. It is an invaluable tool for serious bettors wanting to deposit and withdraw sums quickly and easily.
BlueSq are one of the Premier UK online bookies, offering a complete service which is second to none. They have an excellent choice of markets, run regular promotions and have first rate customer service and payment times. They also have a non-download casino. After your first £25 bet you will receive another £25 bet credit, and after your next 10 £25 bets a further £25 freebet again. The odds for those bets must be over Evens/2. Payouts are free and very fast, just hours to Moneybookers or Neteller. They have a freephone number and prompt E-mail assistance but no Live chat support.
Boylesports are Ireland's fastest growing bookmaker (apparently!). They have a fairly decent promotional offer and good follow up bets too. Currently you can receive up to £200 of freebets. Deposits via Moneybookers and Neteller do not qualify for the freebets. They have very good Early Price horse racing odds but unfortunately accounts are quickly limited. Withdrawals are always fast and always free. They have a freephone number, E-mail support and Live chat.
Eurobet and Coral are sister sites but you can have accounts at both as long as you have different usernames and passwords. Both have fast payouts and are a UK household name so you can be sure your money is safe. They run regular sign up promotions, from the above link gets you a £10 cash bet after your first £10 bet but other codes can be found in most newspapers around the time of large race meetings. Payouts are always free.
Ladbrokes, one of the biggest and best bookies in the UK. They have a Microgaming Casino and Poker site as well as the sportsbook. They often have a new user matched bet token available but it comes and goes frequently. It is usually a good idea to look in the Racing Post on Saturdays or check in our forum. Payments to Neteller are Instant and all other methods are fast and free. They have a freephone number and E-mail support.
Paddypower is one of the best sportsbooks you will find online. Paddypower has excellent support with a dedicated help centre, free phone line and 24hr E-mail support. Plus if you need to call them you get to speak to a nice Irish person. There is a bonus of a £20 freebet after your first £10 bet, and they have very frequent cash back promotions. They specialise in Novelty/Special bets such as the winner of Big Brother, who will be X-mas No1, etc. Withdrawals are free and received the same day, if not within minutes to Neteller.
Sky Bet are a very good UK bookmaker with top support and a very regular series of promotional free bet offers for loyal customers. Through the above banner new users receive an £20 free bet credit after the first £20 bet which can be on anything at any odds. They also have a wagerworks non download casino attached to the same account. The Sportsbook E-mail you special promotions and freebet codes fairly regularly so it is well worth having an account. Customer service levels are good with livechat recently added. Payouts are very fast and always free.
The Greek is a large Jamaican based bookmaker who offer a wide range of markets and take large bets. The website can be difficult to navigate at first but the very good odds offered compensate for this. They have a very nice cashable 21% new user bonus and also regular monthly 11% reloads. Payments to Moneybookers take less than 24hrs but there can be a $30 fee depending on account activity. They dont have "live chat" but E-mails are responded to within minutes if not instantly. Payments to Moneybookers take less than 24hrs. They have very high wagering limits so getting large bets on is not a problem.
VCBet is based in Antigua (VC standing for Victor Chandler) and is a well-established bookmaker. Victor Chandler has been in operation for over 60 years in the UK; a traditional 'Gentleman's Bookmaker'. Upon registration a 100% deposit bonus is offered of up to £25 pounds. The bonus is a freeplay and will be credited 2 working days after your first bet is settled. The initial wager must be at odds of evens or above. After placing a further 5 bets of £25 or greater you will received another £25 bet. The site is easy to use and navigate and placing large bets isn't a problem. There is a freephone number and e-mail as support options. Withdrawals are free and back into Neteller takes up to three days.
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William Hill are one of the Big 3 UK bookmakers and have a range of markets available. They also have a cryptologic Casino which runs from the same account. They currently have a range of freebet offers sometimes up to £100 but it varies constantly. They have competant customer support and the odds given for EP horse races are good. One drawback of this bookmaker is the need to wait three days before they allow any withdrawals. Nobody else does this and they have never provided a good explanation why they do. Withdrawals are always free though.
5 Dimes offer new customers a range of bonuses with the main one being a 20% freeplay offer if you deposit with Neteller. This is credited AFTER you have wagered your deposit 5x. Accounts can only be held in US dollars, and you get one free payout a month on Mondays which are sent within 48hrs of the request. There is not a huge range of markets but the odds are competitive and they take very large bets with no problem at all. Payouts are sent within 48hrs of the request.
Bet24 currently has a 50% first deposit match upto £30. The wagering before you can withdraw is then x4 at odds of at least 1.5. The bonus is credited automatically if you deposit using a credit/debit card. If you deposit using Moneybookers or Neteller you will need to email them requesting the bonus and provide scans of ID. The site offers a wide range of lines to bet on in the Sportsbook. The email support offered is fantastic, with quick and extremely helpful responses, they also have telephone and livechat. Withdrawals are free take from 2-5 working days back into Neteller.
Bet365 is a UK focused betting and gaming group. Your first £25 bet is matched with a second £25 freebet. They have a weekend bet basket up to £200 so its best to join then. It is generally not a problem to bet large amounts without being limited. They have particularly good odds available on UK football correct score markets. Bet365 offers good quality and a wide range of support including e-mail, a Freephone number, live chat and a call back service. Withdrawals are free and received to Moneybookers within 24 hours.
Betdaq is the number two betting exchange and a useful alternative to Betfair, but it is not quite as good. It occasionally has better odds but by and large is just a good back up for when Betfair is down for maintenance. They have very competent customer services and withdrawals are free and processed very promptly. Currently they offer 2% comm for existing betfair memebers if you E-mail notaxes@betdaq.com requesting this.
BetFred is one of the UK's biggest high street bookmakers. The current bonus offer is for freebets worth up to £100. A free bet up to £50 is credited after the first bet is settled as long as it was also £50 at odds over Evens. A second £50 bet is given after a further five bets. The site offers e-mail and free telephone support, with prompt, competent replies to e-mail queries. Neteller and Moneybookers deposits DO NOT qualify for the bonus offer. Payments are always fast and free.
BetJamaica offer new customers a 20% deposit bonus on the first deposit of $300 as well as a $50 freeplay. There is also a $100 freeplay for a $100 deposit option. Funds are held for a minimum of 60 days and there is a 5x rollover on bets over 1.5. They offer a huge range of lines and take large bets without flinching. Payouts after the lock in period are swift and charge free.
Bodog.com, founded by flamboyant billionaire Calvin Ayre, has operated an online sports book and casino since 1995. In 2004 the Bodog Poker room opened for business and with a great marketing campaign by the owner has seen the site grow by leaps and bounds. The sportsbook has a wide range of markets and currently offers a 10% cashable new user bonus.
Eurobet and Coral are sister sites but you can have accounts at both as long as you have different usernames and passwords. Both have fast payouts and are a UK household name so you can be sure your money is safe. Eurobet offer a 20% bonus up to £20 after your first bet. Payments are always free by all methods.
IAS are an Australian bookmaker affiliated with CanBet, but you can have accounts with both. Your first deposit can receive either a $75 freebet, or 20% up to $150 cash bonus. They have excellent horse and soccer AH odds here, also payouts are lightning fast. The Freebet you recieve can only be placed on a limited range of long term markets or Aus horse racing. They have some reload bonuses if you are subscribed to recieve promotional material from them.
