A Full List of Online Bookmakers and All Betting Sites in the UK
There are loads of online bookmakers these days. But, there probably isn’t anywhere that lists all bookmakers that are licensed and available in the UK online. Until now that is! We have undertaken the process of compiling all betting sites available to UK punters together in one place. That place is right here. Check out the table below for the ultimate bookmakers list.
Bookmaker | Betting Bonus | PayPal | Live Streaming | Cash Out | Rating | Website | T&C’s |
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TonyBet | 100% Up To £200 On First Deposit | No | No | Yes | 92/100 | www.tonybet.com | Full T&Cs Apply! *New customer offer. First deposit and enter code TONY200. The deposit has to be wagered 10x on TonyBet betting markets with odds of at least 1.65 within 30 days in order to activate this bonus. Please gamble responsibly. 18+ |
888sport | £30 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 89/100 | www.888sport.com | Full T&Cs Apply! Under the terms of this Promotion, eligible members will receive £30 in free bets at the Site. In order to receive the welcome offer, members must first place a qualifying bet. A qualifying bet is a ‘real money’ stake of at least £10 with odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater. Bets that are ‘Cashed Out’ do not qualify. First qualifying bet must be placed within 30 days of registration. Please gamble responsibly. 18+ |
STS | 50% Up To £40 On First Deposit | No | No | Yes | 88/100 | www.stsbet.co.uk | Full T&Cs Apply! 18+. New depositing players on STSbet.co.uk only. Promotion from 11/02/2020 until further notice. First deposit min £10. Qualifying bet: min. £10 accumulator bet with at least two selections with min odds of 1/2 (1.50) per selection. Bonus: 50% of the amount of the first bet. Max. bonus £40. Min. 6x wagering with bonus on min odds of 1/2 (1.50) before withdrawal. Deposit method restrictions. Bonus valid for 7 days. BeGambleAware.org. |
Betway | £10 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 87/100 | www.betway.co.uk | Full T&Cs Apply! *New customers only. Min Deposit: £10. First deposit matched up to £10. 1 x wagering at odds of 1.75+ to unlock Free Bet. Debit Card & PayPal deposits only. This offer is valid for 7 days from your new account being registered. |
bet365 | £100 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 86/100 | www.bet365.com | Full T&Cs Apply! Open Account Offer. Up to £100 in Bet Credits for new customers at bet365. Min deposit £5. Bet Credits available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. |
Betiton | Get £10 When You Bet £15 | Yes | No | Yes | 85/100 | www.betiton.com | Full T&Cs Apply! 18+, Welcome Bonus: New Players only, 1st Deposit, Min Deposit,: £10, max £10 free bet valid for 14 days, bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 or greater and be settled within 14 days of placement. System bets not eligible. Neteller,Skrill and Paypal not eligible. |
FansBet | Up To £100 50% Deposit Match | No | No | Yes | 85/100 | www.fansbet.com | Full T&Cs Apply! New UK customers only; 6x wager requirement with 90 day expiry; Only sports bets contribute to wagering; Min. 2 selections at 1.4 min odds per selection; Max £100 per bet. 18+. T&C's Apply. Please bet responsibly. begambleaware.org |
Grosvenor | 100% Boost x2 odds On First Bet | Yes | No | Yes | 84/100 | grosvenorcasinos.com/sport | Full T&Cs Apply! Exclusive to new members. Offer applies to Sport bets only. Maximum total stake is £10. Each way bets are a maximum of £5 each way (£10 total stake). Valid for 60 days after registration. 18+ |
EnergyBet | Get £10 When You Bet £10 | No | No | Yes | 83/100 | www.energybet.com | Full T&Cs Apply! 18+. The UK only. Available for new players who have registered at EnergyBet after 31.08.2020 and valid only for their first qualifying Sportsbook bet. Cash stakes only. Min. £10 deposit required. Min. total odds of 3/4. Min. odds for each selection 1/4. Bonus amount £10. Bonus funds to be wagered 1x on odds of 4/5 or higher. Bets placed for both sides, with the same outcome and for the same event, will be disqualified. Virtual Sports bets do not qualify. Cashed out bets do not qualify. Other T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Please bet responsibly. |
MansionBet | Get £20 When You Bet £10 | No | No | Yes | 82/100 | www.mansionbet.com/sport | Full T&Cs Apply! New customers only, min deposit and bet £10 (£20 if E/W bet) from UK Debit card only. Paypal not accepted. Min odds evens (1/5 per multi selection). 4x £5 Free Bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned, no cash out. |
SportNation | £125 | No | No | Yes | 81/100 | www.sportnation.bet | Full T&Cs Apply! Valid for new UK customers who have registered from 31/03/2020. Deposit using code SNWEL125. Valid once per customer. Bonus expires after 90 days. 6x turnover at 1.7 minimum odds before withdrawal. Max contribution to turnover requirements per bet is £100. 18+ |
BetVictor | Bet 5 Get £30 In Free Bets | No | Yes | Yes | 81/100 | www.betvictor.com | Full T&Cs Apply! 18+. New Customers Only. Deposit via Debit card only and bet £5 @ odds 2.0+ within 7 days of registering; Cashed out bets excluded. Get 2x £10 free bets, valid for set types (1 @ odds 2.0+ or greater) & a £20 casino bonus, wagered 40x to withdraw; Bonuses expire in 7 days; Geographical restrictions apply. Please Gamble Responsibly. |
mr.play | Get £15 When You Bet £10 | No | No | No | 80/100 | www.mrplay.com | Full T&Cs Apply! 18+, Welcome Bonus: New Players only, 1st Deposit, Min Deposit: £10, max £15 free bet valid for 14 days, bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 or greater and be settled within 14 days of placement. System bets not eligible. |
Hopa | Get £15 When You Bet £10 | Yes | No | Yes | 80/100 | www.hopa.com | Full T&Cs Apply! 18+, Welcome Bonus: New Players only, 1st deposit, Min Deposit: £10, max £15 free bet valid for 14 days, bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 or greater and be settled within 14 days of placement. System bets not eligible. Only depositing using specific payment methods. |
Sky Bet | Bet 5 Get £20 In Free Bets | Yes | Yes | Yes | 80/100 | www.skybet.com | Full T&Cs Apply! First single & E/W bet only. Odds of 1/1 or greater. 2 x £10 bet tokens. Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free bets are non withdrawal. No free bet expiry. Eligibility restrictions. 18+. begambleaware.org |
Ladbrokes | Bet 5 Get £20 In Free Bets | Yes | Yes | Yes | 80/100 | www.ladbrokes.com | Full T&Cs Apply! 18+ New UK+IRE customers. Paypal and certain deposit types and bet types excluded. Min €5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 = 4 x €5 free bets. Free bets valid for 4 days on sports, stake not returned, restrictions apply. T&Cs apply. |
William Hill | Up To £30 Free Bet | Yes | Yes | Yes | 80/100 | www.williamhill.co.uk | Full T&Cs Apply! New online customers only, min £10/€10 stake, win only, min odds 1/2, free bets paid as 3 X £10/€10, 30 day expiry, free bet/payment method/player/country restrictions apply. |
Karamba | Bet 10 Get £15 Free Bet | No | No | Yes | 80/100 | www.karamba.com/sport | Full T&Cs Apply! 18+. Only available for New Customers. Deposit minimum £10. Skrill and Neteller not accepted for bonus. Up to £15 available as Free Bet token. To receive the Free Bet token, deposit £10 and make a qualifying bet of £10 at odds equal, or greater, 1/1 (2.0) |
LV BET | Get £10 When You Bet £10 | No | No | Yes | 80/100 | www.lvbet.com | Full T&Cs Apply! New players after 30.09.2020 | Valid on first Sports bet | Min. dep. £10 req. | Min. £10 wag. on first bet with min. total odds of 3/4 to qualify | Bet must be settled | Bonus Wag. req.1x on min. 2-fold combi bets (min. 1/4 odds each selection) with min. final odds of 4/5 | Virtual bets and cashed out bets do not qualify | One-time offer | Bonuses credited following working day | 18+ | begambleaware.org |
bet-at-home | N/A | No | No | Yes | 79/100 | www.bet-at-home.com | Full T&Cs Apply! Please gamble responsibly. 18+ |
Betfred | Bet 10 Get£30Free Bet | Yes | Yes | Yes | 72/100 | www.betfred.co.uk | Full T&Cs Apply! Only available to new customers from UK & Northern Ireland. You must stake £10 or more at single/cumulative odds of Evens (2.0) or greater on your first bet. Free bet balance of £30 credited within 48 hours of your first bet being settled. Free Bets expire after 7 days. Offer not available to customers registering on 14/04/2018. E-Wallet restrictions apply. Game restrictions apply. Maximum 30 Free Spins on selected games. Free Spins expire after 7 days. |
Guts | £10 | No | No | Yes | 78/100 | www.guts.com | Full T&Cs Apply! New customers only. £10 min deposit. Bonus wager 35x in 30 days. Skrill/Neteller/Paysafe excluded. Game weighting applies. |
bwin | £20 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 80/100 | www.bwin.com | Full T&Cs Apply! 18+ | New UK players only | Min deposit req. £10 | Certain deposit methods excluded | Place 1 sport bet (3+ selections) | Excl Horse Racing | Min stake £10 | Max stake £20 | Min Odds 1/2 (1.5) for each selection | Max FreeBet £20 for football only | FreeBet valid for 7 days | FreeBet stake not returned |
Betfair | £100 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 76/100 | www.betfair.co.uk | Full T&Cs Apply! New customers only. Available to residents of UK or Republic of Ireland using promo code ZBBC01. Place 5 x £10 (or more) single bets on the Sportsbook each at min odds 1/2 (1.5). Get 1 x £20 free bet. Up to five times. |
Paddy Power | £20 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 75/100 | www.paddypower.com | Full T&Cs Apply! Risk Free 20: New customers only, limited to one per person. If you’ve previously had a Paddy Power account, you will not qualify for the offer. Place your FIRST bet on any Sportsbook market and if it loses we will refund your stake in CASH. Max refund for this offer is £20. Only deposits made using Cards or Paypal will qualify for this promotion. T&Cs apply. Paddy’s Rewards Club: Get a £10 free bet when you place 5x bets of £10+. |
Smarkets | £10 | Yes | No | No | 77/100 | www.smarkets.com | Full T&Cs Apply! New customer offer. You must deposit £20 (or currency equivalent) in a single amount with your first deposit to be eligible. Debit card, bank transfer or Trustly only. Please gamble responsibly. 18+ |
NetBet | Up To £30 In Free Bets | Yes | No | Yes | 78/100 | www.netbet.co.uk | Full T&Cs Apply! 18+ / Customers Will Be Awarded £15 In Free Bets And £15 In Free Spins For Casino And Vegas New Customers Only / Freebets Valid For 3 Days / Free Spins Valid For 30 Days / |
Volt Casino | Welcome Bonus 300 Spins Cash Free | No | No | Yes | 79/100 | www.voltcasino.com/sport | Full T&Cs Apply! New customer offer. Please gamble responsibly. 18+ |
RedZoneSports | Bet 10 Get £10 Free Bet | No | No | No | 71/100 | www.redzonesports.bet | Full T&Cs Apply! New customers only. Expires 31/01/21. Qualifying bet £10 on any sports double within 48 hours of registration - Min odds 1.7 per selection. Max free bet £10 to be used at odds 1.7 and above per selection. Free bets expire after 7 days. 18+ BeGambleAware. |
QuinnBet | Money Back £10 On First Bet | No | No | Yes | 70/100 | www.quinnbet.com | Full T&Cs Apply! Bet £10 & if your first bet loses, you get your tenner back as a free bet plus 10 free spins. If your first bet wins, you get 10 free spins. 18+ |
Mr Green | Bet 10 Get £10 In Free Bets | Yes | No | Yes | 76/100 | www.mrgreen.com | Full T&Cs Apply! New players only. The qualifying bets to claim the Bet must have minimum odds of 3/1 (4.00) or higher before triggering free bets. 18+. BeGambleAware.org |
Bookee | N/A | No | No | No | 72/100 | www.bookee.co.uk | Full T&Cs Apply! Please gamble responsibly. 18+ |
BetBull | Up To £100 Social Free Bets | No | No | No | 75/100 | www.betbull.com | Full T&Cs Apply! New customers only. Min deposit £20. Place qualifying bets of £20 to £100 in first 7 days after deposit (min odds 1/2) to unlock free bets. Free bets rewarded as 4 free bets that total the deposit amount. Min odds 1/1, 3+ legs & expire in 7 days. Winnings credited in cash. |
Unibet | Money Back £40 On First Bet | Yes | Yes | Yes | 77/100 | www.unibet.co.uk | Full T&Cs Apply! New customers only. 18+, BeGambleAware.org. Min deposit £10. Money back as bonus. Wagering requirements: Sportsbook 3x at min. odds of 1.40 (2/5), Casino 25x. Only one bonus can be used at a time, Sportsbook bonus must be wagered before using the Casino, unless the bonus has been forfeited. Bonus will expire after 7 days of opt-in. |
Betdaq | Up To £10,000 Money Back | Yes | No | No | 75/100 | www.betdaq.com | Full T&Cs Apply! 18+. New customers only. Promotion available from 11/03/2020 - 31/12/2020. Code BETINS must be used at account registration. Players must place min. 5 losing bets totalling min. £/€50 on sportsbook or casino within 28 days from account registration to receive cashback. Sportsbook qualification entitled to 10% of total net losses, max £/€1,000. Casino qualification entitled to 10% total net losses, max £/€1,000. Not available to API or RDT customers. |
Matchbook | Only2% Commission On Wins | No | No | No | 78/100 | www.matchbook.com | New customer offer. Please gamble responsibly. 18+ |
Coral | Bet 5 Get £20 In Free Bets | Yes | Yes | Yes | 80/100 | www.coral.co.uk | Full T&Cs Apply! 18+. UK+IRE only. Min first bet £5 at odds 1/2 or more. Tote and Pool excluded. Must be placed within 14 days of account reg. £20 credited as 4 x £5 free bets. Not valid with CashOut. Free bet valid for 4 days. Free bet stake not returned. |
Betsafe | Up To £30 Matched Deposit | Yes | No | Yes | 75/100 | www.betsafe.com | Full T&Cs Apply! New customer offer. Deposit up to £30 to receive a 100% matched deposit. Bonus amount need to be wagered 6 times in Sportsbook or horse racing, on odds of 4/5 (1.80) or greater. Please gamble responsibly. 18+ |
GentingBet | Up To £25 Bet Insurance | No | No | Yes | 72/100 | www.gentingcasino.com/sports | Full T&Cs Apply! £25 First Bet Insurance: New customers only. Qualifying period ends 23:59 GMT on 31/12/19. Valid only for accounts tracked from an eligible referring website. A qualifying bet is a losing first settled real money single bet of at least £/€10 + (at odds of evens (2.0) or greater (or a multiple where each selection is at odds of 2/5 (1.4) or more. Only losing win single part of an E/W bet will qualify. Free bet equal to your qualifying stake will be credited within 24 hours of qualifying bet settling and must be used within 14 days. Free bet stake not included in returns |
10Bet | 100% Up To £50 On First Deposit | Yes | No | Yes | 72/100 | www.10bet.co.uk | Full T&Cs Apply! New Customers only; Min. deposit £15 (no Skrill/Neteller); Bonus amount is 50% of deposit up to £50; Offer can be claimed once per household; Wager the qualifying deposit and bonus amount 8x within 30 days to convert bonus winnings into real money; Wagers must be on min. odds of 4/5 on singles or acca bets with min. odds of 2/5 per selection to qualify; Max. stake contribution to wagering requirement is the value of your bonus; Certain bet types are excluded; See full terms; Terms apply; 18+ |
BetVision | N/A | No | No | No | 70/100 | www.betvision.com | Full T&Cs Apply! Please gamble responsibly. 18+ |
22Bet | Up To £250 On First Deposit | No | No | Yes | 70/100 | www.22bet.co.uk | Full T&Cs apply. New customer offer. In order to activate this bonus on the personal 22BET account, wager your deposit once on betting markets with odds of at least 1.65 within 30 days. The activated bonus amount must be wagered 10 times with the odds of 1.65 before it will be transferred to the player's personal 22BET account. Please gamble responsibly. 18+ |
Our team of experts have put together this wonderful list and following on from this you can find all of the best betting sites on one page, so everything is all in a single place for you to assess.
All UK’s Betting Sites List: Online Bookmakers with Valid UKGC Licence
What you will be pleased to know is that this list of online bookmakers only contains operators that are fully licensed and regulated. The UKGC has approved every single one, and you can see the list below.
- Betway
- TonyBet
- 888sport
- bet365
- 22Bet
- EnergyBet
- Hopa
- MansionBet
- STS
- Betiton
- Grosvenor
- SportNation
- BetVictor
- Sky Bet
- Ladbrokes
- William Hill
- mr.play
- Karamba
- LV BET
- bet-at-home
- Betfred
- Guts
- bwin
- Betfair
- Paddy Power
- Smarkets
- NetBet
- Volt
- FansBet
- RedZoneSports
- QuinnBet
- Mr Green
- Bookee (Swipe)
- BetBull
- Unibet
- Betdaq
- Matchbook
- Coral
- Betsafe
- Genting Bet
- 10Bet
- BetVision
As you can see this is a comprehensive UK betting sites list. All of these bookmakers have been approved by the relevant authorities to operate in this jurisdiction. It is always important to play with a licensed bookie.
Our Top 10 Picks Amongst All Bookmakers
As you have seen, there are numerous operators that ply their trade in the UK market. Not all of them rank the same, and that is why we have decided to bring you our list of top 10 amongst all bookmakers by category.
Best Betting Site | TonyBet |
Best Betting Bonus | bet365 |
Newest Betting Site | Betiton |
Top Football Betting Site | 888sport |
Best PayPal Betting Site | Grosvenor |
Ultimate Market Selection | Betway |
Best Live Betting Site | MansionBet |
Great Payment Options | FansBet |
Top Payout Levels | STS |
Best Mobile Betting Site | EnergyBet |
How to Pick your Bookie from All Bookmakers
As you can see, there is an ocean of bookmakers available to choose from. While choice is a good thing, the process and decision is not easy. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. To help you with choosing the right betting site for you, we’ve outlined some essential elements that all bookies have, in one form or another, in this review.
The Bonus Amount and Type
As you have seen in our list of betting sites, the bonus is often the first thing that attracts a punter to a specific site, and a good bonus is key. It’s not just the amount you have to pay attention to, but the wagering requirements and time limits. The best betting bonuses let you win and withdraw immediately. Types of offers include free bets, enhanced odds, or money back promotions.

The Mobile App
How a bookmaker presents itself through a mobile app is essential to the modern-day punter. All bookies should strive to provide the best user experience, this means intuitive apps that react to the user’s needs and makes betting on the go an easy process.

The Payment Methods
Another important aspect in our review of all betting sites, is what kind of payment options are allowed. It is no longer no use just to offer a debit card, e-wallets are now often part of the equation and without a broad range many punters will decide to go elsewhere.

Live Streaming
If a live betting site offers a streaming service, then it instantly goes up in the punter’s eyes. There is nothing better than being able to watch what you are betting on, thus a bookmaker that offers a wide variety of streams is one that will score highly in our ranking system and online bookies list.

The Cash Out Option
In this day and age, a cash out option is also very important in our rating. Most sites do offer this, and since its invention it has become a popular tool for every punter to use. It gives you the power to feel as though you can beat the bookie by closing your bet before the game finishes. It’s a great option and an essential part of today’s offering.

By analysing bookmakers’ performance on each of these criteria we were able to come up with overall ratings for how good a bookie’s offering is. For those of you with more general, non-specific needs, you can simply check out which bookmakers perform well overall in our list of betting sites UK in this review.
The Additional Criteria We Used to Rate All Sportbooks
We have taken things one step further to compile our overall ratings of all sportsbooks in this UK bookies list. Alongside the above criteria, we analysed and rated all betting sites on other criteria too. Things like betting markets, odds, and other essential things such as security are all important parts of a top betting site. Check out the full list of betting criteria below.

- Markets
- Odds
- Platform
- Customer Service
- In-play Betting
- License
- Security
- Extra Features
Specific Sport Rankings
Betting sites will often specialize in different areas or sports. If you’re a football fan then you can rest assured that almost all bookmakers will have your back. But some operators will focus on other sports to stand out from the crowd, and that means that fans of betting on say tennis or rugby can head to specific operators for these sports. Check out the table below for some of our reviews on specific sports pages.
- Football Betting Sites
- Golf Betting Sites
- Horse Racing Betting Sites
- Rugby Betting Sites
- Tennis Betting Sites
- Greyhound Betting Sites
- Darts Betting Sites
- eSports Betting Sites
- Cricket Betting Sites
- Boxing Betting Sites
- Snooker Betting Sites
- Cycling Betting Sites
As you can see, if you click on the pages, different operators perform differently when it comes to sports. To come up with these rankings and list of betting sites, we looked at the betting markets an operator offered for the sport, how good the odds and payouts were – we used our betting calculator – whether there were sport-specific promotions, and numerous other factors.
Why Register at All Bookies?
We generally recommend registering at a number of bookmakers and even an exchange site. There are many reasons for this. Firstly, you can take advantage of all the different welcome bonuses available and play through them. But there are other reasons too. By having access to multiple operators, you can quickly shop around for the best prices for your selections, to make sure you’re always getting the best payout.

- Use all of the different welcome offers and bonuses from different bookies
- See the best prices and odds quickly and effectively
- Have a wide range of betting markets and events to choose from
- Take advantage of matched betting by using all of the bookies’ available
- Always have the option of choice, don’t be restricted to one operator
You can also be sure to find the betting market you want on the sport you want quickly and easily. This saves time, especially when betting live when every second counts. You can also use two bookies at one time if you’re a fan of matched betting. That can help guarantee profit, so check out our page on matched betting to learn more about it.
Quality vs Quantity or Quantity vs Quality?
Quality should always come first in sports betting and our reviews reflect that. While we recommend signing upto many platforms, most punters quickly find their favourite, or prefer to use two or three. It’s totally fine to stick to what you know! But as we said above, shopping around a little and using our online bookies list can ensure that you are always getting the best price and will therefore maximise your winnings. And that’s not to mention the welcome offers you can take advantage of. Quality is key then, but at least a small number of options has many advantages.
Sites That Have Ceased Operating
As with any business venture, sometimes things don’t go as planned or companies move in a different direction. This is the same in the sports betting industry. Some of the operators we previously featured here in our list of online bookmakers no longer operate in the UK or have simply stopped their sportsbook offering. You can find these listed in the table below, and the reason for it.
Review | Bookmaker | Reason | Inactive Since |
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BetBright | BetBright | Taken over by 888sport | 2018 |
Titanbet | TitanBet | Unknown | 2018 |
FantasyTote | FantasyTote | Lack of customers | 2018 |
Sun Bets | Sun Bets | It’s financial backer pulled out | 2018 |
Mr Win | Mr Win | Withdrew all products from UK | 2018 |
MustardBet | MustardBet | Its financial backer pulled out | 2019 |
21Bet | 21Bet | Withdrew all products from UK | 2019 |
Casumo | Casumo | Withdrew all products from UK | 2020 |
Royal Panda | Royal Panda | Withdrew all products from UK | 2020 |
BetSid | BetSid | Withdrew online products from UK | 2020 |
FantasyBet | FantasyBet | Withdrew all products from UK | 2020 |
Premier Punt | Premier Punt | Closed | 2020 |
MoPlay | MoPlay | Went into liquidation | 2020 |
Blacktype | Blacktype | Went into administration | 2020 |
Bethard | Bethard | Withdrew all products from UK | 2020 |
Sites to Avoid
We only ever bring you fully licensed and regulated bookmakers that we also deem to be quality. You’re safe with our UK bookies list then, but there are some bookmakers out there you should avoid. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will blacklist sportsbook operating illegally, so avoid these, as well as any you find that don’t have the UKGC’s logo on their website.
Bookmaker to avoid | Domain | Reason |
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12Bet | www.12bet.uk | 12Bet has a history of not paying out bonus winners. |
1xBet | www.1xbet.com | This site does not have a UKGC licence. |
All Horse Racing | www.allhorseracing.ag | This site does not have a UKGC licence. |
Those operators will be unsafe to play at, but it is also illegal, since they are not licensed and regulated in the UK. Those operators carry with them the risk of scams. There have been stories of players unable to withdraw their winnings, or of peoples’ money simply being stolen. Be careful and stick with our betting sites list.
How to Exclude from All Betting Sites or Block Them
Self-exclusion from gambling sites has become a hot topic in recent years. The UK has set up its own national self-exclusion tool, GamStop, which should enable players to exclude themselves from all sites automatically. The tool is still in its infancy, but it will become a UKGC licensing condition that bookmakers take part in the scheme in future.
Self Exclude Yourself from All Gambling Sites
As we mentioned above, GamStop is a national self-exclusion tool that is designed to work across all partaking online gambling sites. Operators are also legally required to offer their own tools for self-exclusion, so if you want to ban yourself from a single operator, you can do so easily. Even debit card companies are starting to launch services blocking gambling transactions. Barclay was the first to do so, but three more UK banks have now followed suit.

GamStop – Free Online Self Exclusion
GamStop is an online website and tool that allows you to put controls in place to restrict your online gambling activities. By doing a ‘self-exclusion’ you will be prevented from using and gambling sites, or apps, by companies licensed in the UK.
Blocking All Bookmakers on Your Browser or Phone
If you want to block yourself from online sportsbooks then we want to help. The following sections will detail different ways in which you can block yourself via PC and your mobile phone quickly and easily.
PC Tools to Help You Block
You can access the websites of bookmakers to block yourself or you can use the GamStop online site. Either way, the process is now quick and easy, and the results should be almost instantaneous.
Net Nanny
This piece of software allows the user to block and filter internet content accessed on a computer. It is generally marketed towards parents and is seen as a tool to protect vulnerable users. It blocks sites by content rather than URL (although you can still do this).
CYBERsitter
CYBERsitter for Windows is a content filter designed for businesses, schools, libraries, and home use. It can block all kinds of inappropriate content and it also comes with a lifetime filter updates, so you can use it long-term.
GamBlock
GamBlock is a piece of software that specifically targets all kinds of gambling and blocks the websites. It can be used privately and commercially and has been available to use since 2000.
Betfilter
Betfilter has over 100,000 downloads and an anti-gambling piece of software. It blocks access to online sites, servers, and applications. It can be used for self-exclusion or to help control access on home computers.
Phone Apps/Tools That Can Assist with Blocking
Like many others things, betting is taking place increasingly via mobile phones. Excluding yourself via mobile is easy, check out the boxes below for more details.
Qustodio
Qustodia is a content filter app, designed specifically for mobile phones. Usually it is used by parents who want to protect their children’s usage online and can be used against a wide variety of online threats. There is both a free and premium version available to use.
Gamban
Gamban is a technical solution for blocking all gambling sites on your phone. With this app you can impose a self-exclusion with an easy to use app that can be utilised by anyone. Its sole purpose is to block gambling sites and nothing else.
A List of All-Important Gambling Organisations
There are many important organisations when it comes to gambling in the UK. As the industry’s regulator, the UK Gambling Commission is probably the most important. However, it’s not the only big player.
UK Gambling Commission
UK Gambling Commission The UK Gambling Commission is the regulator for the gambling industry in the UK. The Commission is responsible for the licensing process for bookmakers, as well as creating a framework they must follow. The Commission enforces its policies and can fine operators who are found to have not complied with British gambling law.
Organisation | UK Gambling Commission |
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Founded | 2007 |
Headquarter | Victoria Square House, Birmingham, B2 4BP |
Function | Executive non-departmental public body |
Website | www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk |
Contact | info@gamblingcommission.gov.uk |
IBAS (Independent Betting Adjudication Service)
IBASThe Independent Betting Adjudication Service (IBAS) is a dispute resolution body that acts in instances of disputes between consumers and bookmakers. If a consumer can not settle a dispute with an operator, for example around payment for a bet, then they can turn to IBAS for an independent resolution service. IBAS is approved by the UKGC.
Organisation | Independent Betting Adjudication Service |
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Founded | 1998 |
Headquarter | United Kingdom |
Function | Gambling Dispute Resolution |
Website | www.ibas-uk.com |
Contact | adjudication@ibas-uk.co.uk |
EGBA (European Gaming and Betting Association)
EGBAThe European Gaming and Betting Association is based in Brussels and is the industry body representing operators. The group’s mission is to promote a safe digital environment for players in Europe. To do this, it works with national and EU authorities, as well as other stakeholders, to help direct policy and regulation in the right direction.
Organisation | European Gaming and Betting Association |
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Founded | 2007 |
Headquarter | Brussels, Belgium |
Function | Industry Body |
Website | www.egba.eu |
Contact | egba@egba.eu |
European Sports Security Association
ESSAThe European Sports Security Association is the body that looks to combat match-fixing in sport and maintain integrity. To do this, the ESSA looks closely at betting activity for signs of suspicious patterns. A core principle of the ESSA is to protect operators and consumers, as well as the bodies that represent sports themselves. The ESSA works together with a number of regulators, including the UK Gambling Commission.
Organisation | International Betting Integrity Association |
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Founded | 2005 |
Headquarter | Brussels, Belgium |
Function | Promote Sport Integrity |
Website | ibia.bet |
Contact | info@ibia.bet |
GambleAware
BeGambleAwareGambleAware is an independent charity operating in the UK aimed at reducing gambling-related harms. GambleAware is funded by donations from the industry and is the leading problem gambling charity in the UK. The group raises £8m each year and puts this towards initiatives, education, training programmes, and rehabilitation services for those suffering from gambling-related harm.
Organisation | GambleAware |
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Founded | 2008 |
Headquarter | Charing Cross Rd, London, UK |
Function | Independent Charity |
Website | www.begambleaware.org |
Contact | info@gambleaware.org |
Conclusion
This sportsbook list serves as a tool for you to use when see what is on offer online. You can seen our dedicated review of gambling sites in the UK for more info. We have highlighted the many aspects which we choose in order to decide which ones to use and which ones to throw to one side. Below you will find the very best site out there, it truly is a top place to have a bet on, so why not try and give it a go yourself now?
Our bookie list only contains trusted, fully licensed and regulated operators. We take pride in providing you with the best information and have demonstrated the methods in which we come to our conclusions. We have also shown you how you can also self-exclude and the many options that are available to you in this regard.
FAQ
Now that you have read through our UK betting sites list, we have surely answered all of your questions. If not, look at some of our more frequently asked ones below. If you have any further inquiries then don’t hesitate to contact us!
🌍 Can every betting site licensed in the UK accept bettors overseas?
Betting sites will allow some overseas players but not all. This depends on where the consumer is based. Most European countries will be allowed, but many others aren’t. Always check an operator’s terms and conditions if in doubt, and avoid certain sites.
👌 How to choose the favourite bookie among all betting sites?
There is no right or wrong answer to this as peoples’ preferences differ. Read through all the information displayed on this page to inform yourself about which bookie does what best, and then make your decision based on this info. Our list of betting sites UK is a good starting point.
🛡️ What ensures online gambling sites are not rigged?
Gambling sites are externally regulated and there are also agencies and bodies that ensure integrity within sports betting, some of which we have listed above. Sports betting also revolves around the results of sports, unlike poker or casino games, so sportsbooks cannot influence those results.
⚖️ Are all bookmakers legal in the UK?
Bookmakers are legal in the UK as long as they are licensed to operate there by the UK Gambling Commission. Bookmakers must apply for a licence and meet lots of strict criteria to be awarded their licence. There are bookmakers that are not based in the UK that may try to offer their services to UK consumers, however. Make sure that the online betting site you are using features the Gambling Commission’s logo on its site, as that ensures it is properly licensed and a legal operator.