Licence status
- On the local register27
GBNorthern Europe
UK betting sites: choosing a bookmaker in Great Britain
UK betting sites are often compared by free bets, but the first check in Great Britain is the Gambling Commission licence. Then compare the sports you follow, the bet’s settlement rules and the conditions for taking money out.
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- Bookmakers listed
- 27
- Documented offers
- 21
- Register entries
- 6
- Locally licensed
- 27
- With a bonus
- 5
- Payment methods
- 30
Company and brand profiles
Showing 27 bookmakers
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 AK Betsakbets.bet | On the local registerDocumented offerUK Gambling Commission · 066030-R-340329-003 | 25% up to 100Deposit bonus |
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 BetGoodwinbetgoodwin.co.uk | On the local registerRegister entryUK Gambling Commission · 002927-R-327985-009 | 200 free spinsFree spins |
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 Sky Betskybet.com | On the local registerDocumented offerUK Gambling Commission · 067370-R-341330-006 | GBP 30 welcome offerWelcome offer · Minimum deposit GBP 5 |
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 Sky Casinoskycasino.com | On the local registerDocumented offerUK Gambling Commission · 065519-R-339675-003 | 100 free spinsFree spins · Minimum deposit GBP 10 |
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 Sky Vegasskyvegas.com | On the local registerDocumented offerUK Gambling Commission · 065519-R-339675-003 | 50 free spinsFree spins · Minimum deposit GBP 10 |
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 888888casino.com | On the local registerDocumented offerGambling Commission |
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 bet365bet365.com | On the local registerDocumented offerGambling Commission · 055148-R-331498-002 |
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 Betanobetano.co.uk | On the local registerDocumented offerGambling Commission |
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 BETDAQbetdaq.com | On the local registerDocumented offerUK Gambling Commission · 034865-R-333858-008 |
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 Betfairbetfair.com | On the local registerDocumented offerGambling Commission |
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 Betfredbetfred.com | On the local registerDocumented offerUK Gambling Commission · 039544-R-319290-010 |
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 Betwaybetway.com | On the local registerDocumented offerGambling Commission |
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 BetWrightbetwright.com | On the local registerDocumented offerUK Gambling Commission · 064666-R-339674-009 |
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 BoyleSportsboylesports.com | On the local registerRegister entryGambling Commission |
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 bwinbwin.com | On the local registerRegister entryUK Gambling Commission · 054743-R-330863-015 |
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 Coralcoral.co.uk | On the local registerDocumented offerUK Gambling Commission · 054743-R-330863-015 |
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 Fitzdaresbet.fitzdares.com | On the local registerRegister entryUK Gambling Commission · 000400-R-103839-030 |
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 Ladbrokesladbrokes.com | On the local registerDocumented offerGambling Commission · 054743-R-330863-015 |
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 Midnitemidnite.com | On the local registerDocumented offerUK Gambling Commission · 101839-R-342850-002 |
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 NetBetnetbet.co.uk | On the local registerDocumented offerGambling Commission · 039170-R-319343-032 |
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 Paddy Powerpaddypower.com | On the local registerDocumented offerGambling Commission · 039439-R-319330-013 |
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 partypokerpartypoker.com | On the local registerRegister entryUK Gambling Commission · 054743-R-330863-015 |
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 QuinnBetquinnbet.com | On the local registerRegister entryUK Gambling Commission · 061011-R-335683-005 |
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 Spreadexspreadex.com | On the local registerDocumented offerUK Gambling Commission · 008835-R-104580-022 |
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 Star Sportsstarsports.bet | On the local registerDocumented offerUK Gambling Commission · 009177-R-104555-020 |
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 Unibetunibet.co.uk | On the local registerDocumented offerUK Gambling Commission · 045322-R-324275-020 |
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 William Hillsports.williamhill.com | On the local registerDocumented offerGambling Commission · 039225-R-319373-015 |
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No bookmaker matches that filter.
- Documented offer
- The operator publishes a product or service for this country.
- Register entry
- The brand appears in the regulator’s register.
Betting in the United Kingdom at a glance
Products
- Sportsbook24
- Casino17
- Live casino3
- Poker2
- Exchange2
Payment methods
30- Apple Pay10
- Bank transfer6
- Debit card5
- Mastercard debit4
- PayPal4
- Visa4
- Visa debit4
- Google Pay3
- Maestro3
- Mastercard3
Published bonuses
5Use the Gambling Commission to check the business
Use the Gambling Commission to check the business behind a betting website. Match the trading name and domain, not just a licence logo in the footer. Great Britain and Northern Ireland should not be treated as identical jurisdictions.
The bet365 profile describes a bookmaker, while Betfair also requires attention to the product being compared. Read the BetMGM company details separately. These profiles cannot replace matching the actual website to the appropriate current licence entry.
A free bet and each-way place terms
A free bet may return the winnings without returning the promotional stake. Read the qualifying bet, minimum odds and expiry before assigning a cash value to an offer.
For horse racing, compare the place fraction and number of places as well as the win price. An enhanced place offer can have different terms from the standard race market.
Identity requirements before a deposit
Read the bookmaker’s identity requirements before depositing. Keep your name and payment details consistent, and check which withdrawal methods are supported.
The Commission provides guidance on self-exclusion. A comparison page should not be used to find ways around an exclusion.
Gambling Commission and other licence records
The regulators whose registers list the brands above. A licence covers the jurisdiction of the body that issued it.
UK Gambling Commission
- Brands on its register
- 27
Alderney Gambling Control Commission
Listed in a foreign register
- Brands on its register
- 1
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland
Listed in a foreign register
- Brands on its register
- 1
Malta Gaming Authority
Listed in a foreign register
- Brands on its register
- 1
Questions about UK bookmakers
Are UK and Great Britain interchangeable for licensing?
Not for every legal question. This guide’s Gambling Commission discussion concerns Great Britain; check Northern Ireland separately.
Does a free bet include the stake in the return?
It depends on the terms. Many offers pay winnings without returning the promotional stake, so read the specific offer.
How should UK betting sites explain an each-way return?
An each-way wager combines a win part and a place part. The place fraction and the number of places affect its return, so the largest win price is not the only comparison. Read the rules for a withdrawn runner and any deductions before confirming the bet. A promotional extra place may have qualification requirements or a different price from the ordinary market. Treat those terms as part of the offer rather than assuming they apply to every race. For a free bet, establish whether the promotional stake is returned with winnings and when the credit expires. The accepted ticket and applicable rules are the useful records if a result is disputed. A general advertisement may not describe the terms of the particular wager you placed.
Record details
Countries in the operator’s terms
- BC.Game
- Closed by the site’s terms
- BitStarz
- Closed by the site’s terms
- Duelbits
- Closed by the site’s terms
- Wild.io
- Closed by the site’s terms: sportsbook
- Cloudbet
- Closed by the site’s terms
- Stake
- Closed by the site’s terms
- Gamdom
- Closed by the site’s terms
- BetFury
- Closed by the site’s terms
- Shuffle
- Closed by the site’s terms
Sources
- gamblingcommission.gov.uk /public-register/businesses
- support.skybet.com /app/answers/detail/sky-betting-and-gaming-general-terms-co…
- betfred.com /tandcs
- help.smarkets.com /hc/en-gb/articles/213469085-Smarkets-Terms-and-Conditions
- spreadex.com /sports/terms-agreements/
- help.midnite.com /en/articles/2686627-terms-conditions
Bookmakers elsewhere in Europe
Bookmakers in Ireland
Revenue Commissioners
- Bookmakers listed
- 23
- Locally licensed
- 9
Betsafe, BETDAQ, Midnite
Bookmakers in France
Autorite nationale des jeux
- Bookmakers listed
- 19
- Locally licensed
- 15
Mostbet, DAZN Bet, NetBet
Bookmakers in Denmark
Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden)
- Bookmakers listed
- 18
- Locally licensed
- 15
Stake, Betano, Unibet
Bookmakers in Czechia
Czech Ministry of Finance
- Bookmakers listed
- 16
- Locally licensed
- 13
Betano, 69GAMES, Allwyn
