BoyleSports
- App: iPhone app in the UK App Store · Android app listed on Google Play
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Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 39469 (Boylesports Enterprise).
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Online Sports Betting: The Best UK Betting Sites, with Licence Checks
Online sports betting in the UK is open to adults at bookmakers that hold a Gambling Commission licence. This page lists fourteen UK betting sites with their licence details checked on the register, then shows how to check terms, payments, safer-gambling tools and apps yourself.
Bookmaker order updated · rest of the page updated · 14 UK-licensed bookmakers
The first three in our current bookmaker order. See all 14
LiveScore Bet
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Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 56859 (LiveScore Betting and Gaming (Gibraltar) Limited).
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Unibet
- App: iPhone app in the UK App Store · Android app listed on Google Play
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Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 45322 (Platinum Gaming Limited).
Visit HereThe price boardOdds converter and each-way calculator
Type a price, add a stake, read the returnsConvert One price, three ways
Such as 11/4, evens, 3.75 or +175.
- Decimal
- 3.75
- American
- +275
- Implied chance
- 26.67%
Calculate Single or each-way
- Total staked2 × £10.00, one on each part
- £20.00
- Returns if it comes firstBoth parts pay · £33.00 profit
- £53.00
- Returns if placed onlyPlaces 2 to 3 · place part only
- £15.50
Place part paid at 11/20 (1/5 of 11/4), 3 places.
Conversions and returns of the price you enter, not bookmaker odds. Returns include the stake, before any Rule 4 deduction or dead heat. The odds converter, each-way calculator and bet calculator cover Rule 4, dead heats, doubles and accumulators. Please gamble responsibly. GambleAware.org 18+
UK betting sites for online sports betting, in our current order
Our current bookmaker order, updated 3 November 2026. The detail of how the order is set is on the methodology page: how we order the bookmakers.
Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 39469 (Boylesports Enterprise). Remote betting licence 039469-R-319383-025.
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App: iPhone app in the UK App Store · Android app listed on Google Play
Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 56859 (LiveScore Betting and Gaming (Gibraltar) Limited). Remote betting licence 056859-R-332720-006.
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App: Not verified yet
Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 45322 (Platinum Gaming Limited). Remote betting licence 045322-R-324275-020.
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App: iPhone app in the UK App Store · Android app listed on Google Play
Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 54743 (LC International Limited). Remote betting licence 054743-R-330863-015.
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App: iPhone app in the UK App Store · Android app listed on Google Play
Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 54743 (LC International Limited). Remote betting licence 054743-R-330863-015.
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App: iPhone app in the UK App Store · Android app listed on Google Play
Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 55148 (Hillside (UK Sports) ENC). Remote betting licence 055148-R-331498-002.
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App: iPhone app in the UK App Store · Android app listed on Google Play
Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 400 (Fitzdares Limited). Remote betting licence 000400-R-103839-030.
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App: Not verified yet
Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 39544 (Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited). Remote betting licence 039544-R-319290-010.
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App: iPhone app in the UK App Store · Android app listed on Google Play
Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 39225 (WHG (International) Limited). Remote betting licence 039225-R-319373-015.
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App: iPhone app in the UK App Store · Android app listed on Google Play
Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 39372 (Betway Limited). Remote betting licence 039372-R-319367-029.
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App: iPhone app in the UK App Store · Android app listed on Google Play
Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 43173 (Blue Star Planet Limited). Remote betting licence 043173-R-322899-024.
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App: iPhone app in the UK App Store · Android app listed on Google Play
Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 39170 (Netbet Enterprises Limited). Remote betting licence 039170-R-319343-033.
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App: iPhone app in the UK App Store · Android app listed on Google Play
Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 39576 (BV Gaming Limited). Remote betting licence 039576-R-319370-028.
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App: iPhone app in the UK App Store · Android app listed on Google Play
Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, account number 39198 (LeoVegas Gaming PLC). Remote betting licence 039198-R-319450-029.
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App: iPhone app in the UK App Store · Android app listed on Google Play
What should you check before opening an account at UK betting sites?
Before you open an account at any of these online betting sites, check five things: that the business holds a Gambling Commission licence, that the licence matches the website you are on, what the terms say about offers and withdrawals, which payment methods you can use, and which safer-gambling tools sit in the account settings. The Commission's own advice is to check that the gambling business is licensed before you gamble. Each check takes a few minutes.
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Licensing comes first because it decides which rules apply to you. A Gambling Commission licence means consumer and gambling protection rules apply in Great Britain, and the public register shows what a business is allowed to offer and whether the Commission has taken regulatory action against it. If a site cannot show a licence that matches the register, do not open an account.
Terms come second. The Commission tells players to look for restrictions on introductory offers or bonuses, such as a minimum spend before a bonus is paid, and to read the terms for each gambling product so they know what they are betting on (what to look at before you gamble). Every company must also tell you whether your money is protected if it goes bust, and which of three protection levels applies, in its terms and conditions.
How do you check a bookmaker's licence on the public register?
Five steps, and none of them needs an account. Every bookmaker on this page was checked this way; how this site checks each licence sets out the method.
- Find the licence details in the site's footer. A licensed site displays its Gambling Commission licensed status and should let you click through to the register.
- Open the public register yourself instead of relying on a badge alone. It covers licensed businesses, licensed individuals, licensed premises and regulatory actions.
- Look up the business named in the footer. The licence holder can be a company whose name differs from the brand you know.
- Compare the licence details with the site: the activities listed, the website domain names and the trading names should match what you see in the address bar. The Commission lists this as one of its checks.
- Confirm the licence covers online betting, and read whether any regulatory action is recorded against the business.
Which checks matter most at online betting sites, and where do you find each one?
The same five checks apply at every bookmaker, so you can run them side by side.
| Check | What to look for | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| Licence | A Gambling Commission licence; domain and trading names that match the register | Site footer, then the public register |
| Terms | Minimum spend or other restrictions on an offer, withdrawal rules, the money-protection level | Terms and conditions and the offer's own terms page |
| Payments | Debit card or e-wallet deposits, no credit cards, withdrawal method and any limits | Cashier or banking page |
| Safer-gambling tools | Deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks, self-exclusion | Account settings and the site's responsible gambling page |
| Apps | An iPhone app, an Android app, or browser only | App Store and Google Play listings |
Withdrawal limits and processing times are set by each bookmaker and can change, so read them on the bookmaker's own pages before you deposit.
Which payment methods can you use at UK betting sites?
Gambling businesses in Great Britain must not accept credit card payments for gambling, and the rule covers online betting. That leaves debit cards, bank transfers and e-wallets as the usual routes at online betting sites, although the methods a given bookmaker accepts are listed on its own cashier page. For e-wallets such as PayPal or Skrill, the Commission's guidance on credit cards says the business should make sure the money was not loaded from a credit card.
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Before depositing, look for the withdrawal method, any minimum amounts and the stated processing time. Expect to be asked to verify your identity at some stage; the terms say when.
Do UK betting sites have apps?
Twelve of the fourteen bookmakers listed above have an iPhone app in the UK App Store and an Android app on Google Play, checked on 20 October 2026; LiveScore Bet and Fitzdares have iPhone apps in the UK App Store (checked 21 October 2026), and their Android apps have not been checked on Google Play. An app is a convenience, not a requirement for opening an account. Before installing one, check that the developer name on the store listing matches the bookmaker, and read the betting apps page for what to look at in the app itself.
What does online sports betting cover in the UK?
Online sports betting means placing bets on sporting events through a bookmaker's website or app instead of in a shop. In the UK it covers whatever sports a bookmaker chooses to price up, from football, horse racing, cricket and golf to tennis, rugby and darts, with markets on who wins, how many goals or runs are scored and who finishes in the places. The menu differs between bookmakers, so check it before you register. You must be 18 or over to bet in Great Britain.
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What is the difference between pre-match and in-play betting?
A pre-match bet is placed before the event starts, at a price that can move until kick-off or the off. An in-play bet is placed once it is under way, and prices change as the event unfolds: a team priced at 5/1 before kick-off might be 11/4 after an early goal. Both kinds are online sports betting; only the timing and the price movement differ.
What are singles and multiples?
A single is one selection. A multiple combines two or more selections in one bet, and in an accumulator every leg has to win for the bet to pay. A £10 single at 11/4 returns £37.50. A £10 double on two selections at 11/4 and 6/4 returns £93.75, because 3.75 × 2.50 × 10 is 93.75.
Full-cover bets such as a Lucky 15 spread the stake over many lines. Four selections give 15 bets: four singles, six doubles, four trebles and one four-fold. At £1 a line that costs £15, and if all four selections are priced at evens and win, the return is £80. The types of bets guide explains each one.
How do UK betting prices work?
Online sports betting in the UK traditionally quotes prices as fractions: 11/4 means £11 profit for every £4 staked. The same price is 3.75 in decimal odds and +275 in American odds, and it implies a 26.67 per cent chance before the bookmaker's margin is taken into account. A £10 stake at 11/4 returns £37.50 in total, which is £27.50 profit plus your £10 back. The converter below produced these figures.
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To turn fractional odds into decimal, divide the first number by the second and add 1. So 5/2 is 3.50, 6/4 is 2.50, evens is 2.00 and 4/6 is 1.67. A short price such as 4/6 implies a 60.00 per cent chance, while a long price implies far less.
The implied chance is 1 divided by the decimal price. It is not a forecast, because the bookmaker's margin sits inside the prices. Betting odds explained covers margin and how to read a price in more depth, and the betting guides page lists the others.
Odds converter: fractional, decimal and American
Type a price into the price board at the top of this page: it shows the price in fractional, decimal and American odds with the implied chance, and the returns of a single or each-way bet. The odds converter explains each format.
Where should you start: football, horse racing, cricket or golf betting?
Each sport has its own markets, terms and traps, so the sport pages go deeper than this hub. Football markets are the simplest to read, because a match has three outcomes. Horse racing adds each-way terms and Rule 4 deductions, cricket spans Test, one-day and T20 matches with different markets, and golf is mostly outright and each-way betting, where the place terms decide what a bet returns.
Betting guides by sport
Start with the sport you follow.
- Football betting: match markets and the terms to check before you bet.
- Horse racing betting: each-way terms, Rule 4 and how a racing bet settles.
- Cricket betting: what changes between Test, one-day and T20 markets.
- Golf betting: outright and each-way bets and place terms.
- Betting apps: what to check in an app before you install it.
How do you compare the best betting sites UK adults can use?
The list at the top of this page shows the fourteen bookmakers in our current order, set using the criteria on how we rank the bookmakers. It cannot decide which of the best betting sites UK bettors should pick for their own bets, so run the checks above against your own needs as well. The fourteen bookmakers listed here all hold a remote betting licence, so the differences are in the terms, payment methods, account tools and apps. Open two or three terms pages side by side and compare these UK betting sites line by line.
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For the best betting sites UK readers search for, "best" depends on the bet. Someone placing weekly accumulators cares about the rules for void legs; someone betting each-way on golf cares about place terms. Write down the two or three features that matter for your own bets and look for them in the terms rather than in advertising.
Offers deserve extra care. Check the minimum odds, any minimum spend, the expiry and which bets qualify before you opt in, because the Commission lists restrictions on introductory offers among the things to look at. Declining an offer is always an option.
Which free tools help with online sports betting maths?
Three calculators on this site run the maths for online sports betting in the UK. The odds converter switches a price between fractional, decimal and American odds. The bet calculator settles singles and multiples, including Trixie, Yankee and Lucky 15 bets. The each-way calculator handles place terms, Rule 4 deductions and dead heats. They show the return on the stake you enter; they cannot say whether a price is good value or whether a bet will win.
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The tools page lists all three. For background reading, how to bet online walks through opening an account, placing a first bet and withdrawing.
How does responsible gambling work at online betting sites?
Online sports betting is a form of gambling, so bet only with money you can afford to lose, and treat any stake as the cost of entertainment. Look for deposit limits, time-outs and reality checks in your account settings. The Commission describes reality-check alerts and time trackers that show how long you have been signed in, and you can set alerts that pop up on screen. If you want to stop, GAMSTOP lets you self-exclude from online operators with one request.
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Under self-exclusion the business must close your account and return any money in it, and remove your details from its marketing databases. The Commission also says it is the business's responsibility to put procedures in place to stop you gambling during the exclusion.
If betting stops being fun, the responsible gambling page lists support and the tools in more detail.
Online sports betting questions
What is online sports betting?
Online sports betting is placing bets on sporting events through a bookmaker's website or app. You open an account, deposit, choose a market and a price, and the bet settles when the event finishes. In Great Britain you must be 18 or over.
Is online sports betting legal in the UK?
Adults aged 18 or over can bet with businesses that hold a Gambling Commission licence. Check the licence on the public register before you open an account.
How do I know UK betting sites are licensed?
Find the licence details in the footer, then look the business up on the Gambling Commission public register. The activities, domain names and trading names on the register should match the site you are using.
Which are the best betting sites UK bettors should join?
The fourteen listed hold a remote betting licence and are ranked by our editor using the criteria on our methodology page. The ranking compares published information and cannot tell you which bookmaker suits you, so compare terms, payment methods, safer-gambling tools and apps against your own needs.
Can I use a credit card at online betting sites?
No. Gambling businesses in Great Britain must not accept credit card payments for gambling. Debit cards and e-wallets are the usual alternatives, and each bookmaker lists what it accepts.
Do UK betting sites have apps?
Twelve of the fourteen bookmakers on this page have an iPhone app in the UK App Store and an Android app on Google Play, as checked on 20 October 2026; the other two have iPhone apps in the UK App Store (checked 21 October 2026), and their Android apps have not been checked. You can also bet through a browser.
What does 11/4 mean in betting?
It means £11 profit for every £4 staked. A £10 bet at 11/4 returns £37.50 in total, which is £27.50 profit plus your £10 stake. In decimal odds the price is 3.75.
What is the difference between pre-match and in-play betting?
A pre-match bet is placed before the event starts and an in-play bet after it has begun. Prices move as play unfolds, so the price on the same selection can differ a lot between the two.
How do I stop betting online?
You can self-exclude from online operators with one request through GAMSTOP, and the business must then close your account and return any money in it. The responsible gambling page lists further support.