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How to Bet on Sports 2026

GBbet editorial desk·Updated 4 October 2026

Where to Bet on Sports in the UK

Licence - Always check the seal to see where a sportsbook is licensed.
It must be licensed and registered with the local authorities that regulate gambling in that country.
Betting markets - make sure there are enough betting market options for your favourite sport and the different divisions.

Sportsbooks licensed to take this market in Britain

Every site below holds a Gambling Commission licence. The order reflects what the sign-up offer is worth to a player here, not what an operator pays us — we set out how that works on our about page.

Offers and order last checked 4 October 2026

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1DafabetSportsbook · UKGC 44662No sign-up free bet — best odds guaranteed on UK and Irish racing insteadTrading since 2004Visit Dafabet Dafabet review
What you should know
The offer. No sign-up free bet — best odds guaranteed on UK and Irish racing instead. Terms are set by the operator and change without notice.
Who runs it. SCGO Limited (UK licensee). Licensed as UKGC 044662-R-324273-021 · SCGO Limited.
Deposits and withdrawals. PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Pay by Mobile, Trustly, Paysafecard, Skrill, Neteller, bank transfer.
Why it is on this list. No welcome free bet at all, and that is the point: best odds guaranteed applies from the off rather than after a qualifier.
2BetwaySportsbook · UKGC 39372Bet £10 get £40 in free betsMinimum deposit £10Trading since 2006Visit Betway Betway review
What you should know
The offer. Bet £10 get £40 in free bets. Terms are set by the operator and change without notice.
Who runs it. Betway Limited (Super Group). Licensed as UKGC 039372-R-319367-028 · Betway Limited.
Deposits and withdrawals. Visa, Mastercard.
Why it is on this list. Free-spin winnings carry no wagering, and the football in-play tree is one of the deepest on a UK licence.
3William HillSportsbook · UKGC 39225Bet £10 get £30 in free betsMinimum deposit £10Promo code R30Trading since 1934Visit William Hill William Hill review
What you should know
The offer. Bet £10 get £30 in free bets. Terms are set by the operator and change without notice.
Who runs it. WHG (International) Limited (evoke plc). Licensed as UKGC 039225-R-319373-014 · WHG (International) Limited.
Deposits and withdrawals. Debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Paysafecard, bank transfer, shop deposit.
Why it is on this list. Shops as well as an app: a slip placed online can be settled or cashed out over the counter.
4NetBetSportsbook · UKGC 39170Bet £10 get £20 in free betsMinimum deposit £10Trading since 2001Visit NetBet NetBet review
What you should know
The offer. Bet £10 get £20 in free bets. Terms are set by the operator and change without notice.
Who runs it. Netbet Enterprises Limited. Licensed as UKGC 039170-R-319343-029 · Netbet Enterprises Limited.
Deposits and withdrawals. PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Paysafecard.
Why it is on this list. Pool betting on the horses alongside fixed odds, and spin winnings come with no wagering attached.
5888sportSportsbook · UKGC 39028Bet £10 get £30 in free betsMinimum deposit £10Promo code 30FXSTrading since 1997Visit 888sport 888sport review
What you should know
The offer. Bet £10 get £30 in free bets. Terms are set by the operator and change without notice.
Who runs it. 888 UK Limited (evoke plc). Licensed as UKGC 039028-R-319297-013 · 888 UK Limited.
Deposits and withdrawals. Debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Paysafecard, bank transfer.
Why it is on this list. Price boosts on the day's main football and racing cards, and the free bets land as soon as the qualifier settles.

18+. New customers only. Offers change without notice — read the operator’s own terms before you stake. Free advice and blocking tools: GAMSTOP, BeGambleAware, National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.

Everything in this section

Bonus offer - search the net for betting sites with the best sports betting bonus.
This will give your bankroll some extra flexibility when it comes to betting, allowing you to start off with some more daring bets while you learn the ropes.
Mobile Betting Apps - it is always beneficial to sign up with a sportsbook that offers mobile betting apps.
User-friendly interface - as with any online platform, users want to be able to access the various options with relative ease.

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Written and checked by the GBbet editorial desk

Licence numbers are checked against the Gambling Commission public register; bonus terms, minimum odds and payment limits are read from the operator’s own published pages. Nothing here is a personal opinion, and no page is rated by stars — how we work · about the desk.

Last checked 4 October 2026.