Ladbrokes are arguably the biggest bookmaker in the world and one of the most reputable brands in the betting industry.
They appear to be at the forefront of many legal cases opposing the state monopoly of several different countries.
In the UK, Ladbrokes have over 2,000 betting shops and are listed on the FTSE 100 Index.
They have been established since the 1950’s and their online service has been available since 2000.
When you bet with Ladbrokes you are betting with a trusted brand that offers a safe and secure, and fair, betting service.
Ladbrokes uses a promotion code MAXIMUMBONUS which you should enter on the application form when it asks you whether you have a Ladbrokes Promotion Code or Referral ID. Use the bonus code MAXIMUMBONUS to be sure of getting this maximum new user bonus, which is £25 free.
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Hits
- They are a massive betting company and, as such, they’re pretty much the safest ones to bet with.
- Strong customer service, always seems to be well-manned.
- Huge range of languages available and plenty of European focus on sports and markets
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Blue Square was launched in May 1999 and has grown into one of the biggest online UK betting companies. In January 2003, the company was acquired by Rank, a leading UK entertainment and leisure company. They now claim to have over 750,000 customers and have certainly come a long way since they were established.
Blue Square has a promotion code you should enter when joining. The promotion code is MAXIMUMBONUS and gets you ten pounds free.
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Hits
- Strong range of markets
- Plenty of additional content, such as bluesq TV, i-Bar and Radio Centre
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Boylesports has been established since 1989 and they have quickly grown into Ireland's largest independent bookmaker. Although this is partly due to the flotation of Paddy Power, there's no denying that they have ballooned as a company since going online in 2001, especially in 2006 and 2007. Like their main Irish rival, managing director John Boyle is keen to nurture a sense of customer loyalty through competitive products and a top class level of service.
When you sign-up use the Boylesports promotion code "MAXIMUMBONUS" to guarantee the maximum new user deposit offer. Read full review »
Hits
- Excellent customer service, including live chat
- Give other bookies a run for their money on the big football matches
- Strong trading department for UK & Irish racing
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Victor Chandler set up the high stakes bookmaker as we know it back in 1946. The operation is now run by his son, another Victor Chandler, and the firm has developed a reputation for honesty, integrity and a willingness to accommodate high-stakes customers.
Based in Gibraltar, Victor Chandler has been online since 1994 and were the first UK bookmaker to offer customers tax-free betting. All new users get an introductory bonus of £100 plus £25 free Casino Chips. Read full review »
Hits
- You won't find your account restricted if you hit a winning run
- Impressive range of Asian Handicap markets (where margins are traditionally tighter than normal odds)
- A bookie who look after their customers in terms of cashback offers and good customer service
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Paddy Power have been established since 1988 and are currently Ireland’s largest bookmaker. Although widely respected, they have something of a controversial opinion within the betting industry due to a number of close-to-the-bone marketing campaigns and their tendency to pay out on outcomes before an event has even been settled. Read full review »
Hits
- They have some excellent traders who provide tight odds and a vast range of markets
- Ridiculously early pay-outs – sometimes on matches which haven’t yet taken place! Superb range of special bets
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Stan James is a privately run bookmaker that originally began with a small group of betting shops in Berkshire. Founded by bookie Steve Fisher in 1973, Stan James is still family run and Steve's son Peter is the MD.
Stan James has only a small number of shops in the UK and a larger internet and telephone betting operation in Gibraltar which handles millions of pounds of bets per day. Read full review »
Hits
- Excellent In-Play service, providing tight margins in real time.
- Website interface is attractive and easy-to-navigate
- Generally provide extra value to customers with enhanced odds and special markets
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Jennings launched their online operation in Summer 2008 adding to the 70 licensed betting offices and the telephone betting service in place.
Jenningsbet.com has a lovely welcoming feel about its website, although the same can’t be said of the customer service! They look to be on the right track overall, providing a user-friendly website which will be popular with plenty of mainstream UK customers. In particular, their odds will suit racing fans looking to get extra value on particular selection, especially some of the early-bird prices which go live several hours before the ‘off’.
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Hits
- Nice, clean and welcoming website. Includes aesthetically pleasing colour scheme and simple navigation
- Some great odds on horse racing
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Coral (along with William Hill and Ladbrokes) are traditionally regarded as one of the ‘Big Three’ bookmakers in the UK. Coral claim to be the fastest growing bookmaker in Britain and now have roughly 1500 betting shops in addition to their telephone and online operation.
Coral has just launched a 10% cash back offer where you can get 10% of your losses up to £2,500 back in cash every month. You have top opt-in at the Coral Cash back page, but it's free so we recommend you do. This is an addition to your £10 free cash match introductory bonus.
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Hits
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One of the most familiar and respected names in the British bookmaking industry with over 75 years experience.
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First-class racing service, incorporating competitive odds and enhanced place-terms.
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Simple to claim £10 free bet
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When it comes to bookmakers with experience, they don’t come any bigger than William Hill. The Leeds-based company were founded in 1934 and, like main competitors Ladbrokes, operate over 2,000 licensed betting offices in the UK. In addition to shops and online, Hills have a huge telephone betting operation and claim to now have nearly 300,000 customers.
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Hits
- Very simple and easy-to-use website interface
- A strong reputation for being safe, secure and well-established
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Betfair is the trading name of Betfair Limited, which was founded in August 1999 by Andrew "Bert" Black and Edward Wray.
Unlike fixed odds bookmakers such as William Hill, Ladbrokes and Coral, betfair is a betting exchange, allowing customers to choose whether to back a selection or instead effectively act as the bookmaker themself and lay a selection instead.
The first ever sporting market traded on betfair was the 2000 Oaks and, in the space of nine years, betfair has become the world's biggest betting exchange and effectively revolutionised the betting industry in the process. Read full review »
Hits
- Amazing interface
- Better odds on the more popular markets
- Betfair Starting Price product
- Ability to lay as well as back
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