Online Betting UK

UK Bookmakers - Betting Recommendations and Reviews

Internet sports betting has predominantly been covered by bookmakers marketing to US customers.

Today's Recommended Sportsbook ( Wednesday 14th of May 2008 )

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These bookmakers promoted betting odds in the following fields

  • American Football – NFL and College (concentrating on Superbowl)
  • Basketball – NBA and College (concentrating on March Madness)
  • Baseball MLB (concentrating on the World Series)

Of course, these American bookmakers did offer sporting odds and lines on UKsports – soccer, rugby, cricket to name a few, but the vast majority of the bets taken were from US bettors.

William Hill

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Founded in 1934, William Hill have 73 years' experience of offering betting services. They operate nearly 2,000 licensed betting offices in the UK. Tthey operate the most profitable Internet gambling site of any UK based betting company. Their offerings include awide range of bets, live 24/7 sports radio service, betting via WAP, live help via a interactive chat, live 'in-running' odds on all live UK football and other major sporting events, form guide for UK horse racing, Complete soccer statistics for major European championships. Our rating A++

In 2006 the US Government passed a law making it virtually impossible for US Citizens to place bets online. The effect of this is legislation is that UKbased bookmakers now have a much larger share of the ‘betting pie’.

Victor Chandler bookmaker

Whether your passion is Horse Racing, Football, Golf, Rugby, you name it, Victor Chandler's VC Bet bookmaker has it all. VC Bet has built a reputation as one of the Internet's most established and trusted bookmakers, with a full range of betting opportunities and daily offers. Our rating A+

Below is a review of UK Bookmakers to help you choose the right online bookie to bet with.

Our UK bookmaker website reviews and recommendations are based on a number of distinct criteria.

Ladbrokes

One of the most respected UK online bookmakers. Ladbrokes are a household name and their online bookmaker is no different. A wide range of betting options on a huge array of sports.Awarded the prestigious 'Sportsbetting Operator of the year' at the egaming awards. Ladbrokes are recognised for their quality of service and customer service. Our rating A

We test these betting websites on a regular basis to ensure consistency of quality to their betting customers.

BWin bookmaker

Europe ’s biggest betting line-up where non-stop action and excitement is guaranteed! Select from up to 8,000 bets on more than 80 sports daily. Betting has never been as straightforward, as secure or as gripping as it is at bwin. One of the many highlights: L!VE betting. Here you can bet on your favourite in real time while the game is still being played. The ultimate thrill: Edge-of-the-seat action and that extra kick from kick-off right up until the final whistle. Our rating A+

Please note that the bookmakers advertised on this website do not pay us any fees for their placement within our pages.

Our tests and bet analysis cover the following areas -

  • Amount and quality of betting odds, lines and picks
  • online bookmaker specials and betting promotions
  • longevity of the bookmaker online
  • honesty and reliability of the bookmaker
  • online payment options available (deposit and withdrawal) and the security of the betting site
  • speed of payout
  • quality of customer service


All of the online bookmakers listed here have passed our exact standards -

 

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