We aim to be a gambling site different to most – our guide to Bookmakers and Sportsbooks is both candid and honest. Many gambling portals would recommend any Bookmaker – we only recommend those we use personally.
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A land and internet based bookmaker trading since 1974 – so a solid book to trust in. The site is original but a little cumbersome in design however there is the plus point that you can actually see the maximum bet allowed online (sometimes low) and can call a freephone number to discuss a larger stake.
Many complain about this Austrian bookmaker and virtually all about one thing – low betting limits. This is definitely the case but we would rather have £25 at 10/1 on what should be a 2/1 shot than nothing at all. They cover a huge range of sports and are therefore inclined to make the odd rick.
Fred Done – Fred is known as The Bonus King, a reputation he has earned through giving more bonuses and consolations back to punters. He has now expanded his empire to upwards of 500 shops all over the UK. Betfred are now the world's biggest independent bookmakers.
This book originally set up in the Isle of Man in 1998 taking advantage of reduced betting duty laws. Much of their turnover is based in the Far East but they are growing rapidly in Europe. We recommend you check out this book who are quoted on the AIM stock exchange.
Launched as an independent internet betting site in 1999 they grew rapidly and were acquired by the Rank Group in 2003. Fortunately when they were taken over they still retained their individual identity and continue to set a high standard.
Established in 1989 Boyles is Irelands largest independent chain of bookmakers and as such is a worthy inclusion on our site. Customer service is excellent though betting limits can be poor – hopefully this will gradually change.
Australian based bookmaker and hence strictly regulated by their government and one of the first to offer internet betting back in 1996.Tthey offer a wide range of sports and are prepared to lay a decent bet although odds are rapidly cut afterwards!
Probably one of the oldest and biggest gaming operators in the world. To our mind the sooner they integrate their different sites and give everybody wherever they are the same opportunities to bet with the same odds the better as it can be confusing.
Started in 1999 the company has grown into probably the leading Scandinavian bookmaker – although ironically they started in London. We like them as a book as they have expanded gradually and sensibly compared to others who have already fallen by the wayside.
Antiguan based sportsbook playing mainly to the European and US market. They have been around for many years on the internet (one of the first) and are now a sound and honest book. Sadly most of the mistakes they used to make have disappeared and with high margins they are difficult to beat.
People often knock Ladbrokes and to be honest we we didn't agree until recent months when the bean counters seem to have taken control and limits on winning accounts seem to be imposed far more readily than before - unless of course you are a millionaire Premiership football losing hand over fist!
The "Bonus Kings" – seems a very apt description. This Irish based bookmaker have grown rapidly over the years and are constantly offering bonuses/money back offers so they are always well worth checking out.
This Caribbean based Sportsbook operate on tight margins - show an accountant run British bookmaker their small over-rounds on some sports and they would die of a heart attack. Having said that they are a very difficult book to beat as they employ very sharp line makers.
A bookmaker that has grown out of the old Surrey Sports and is now so called because of its bookmaking activities on Sky TV. A very shrewd book who will limit winning accounts in time.
A big global entity which has partly been grown from buying other books which seems to have been the way forward over recent years and has seen a dilution in the overall market. They do cover a wide range of markets but it is difficult to tell whether they will come out with prices quickly or slowly - it all depends which compilers they have in the office.
Stan James were at the forefront of telebetting when it first took off and have taken quite a while to get up and running on the internet, however now they are here they are undoubtedly an important bookmaker to have in your portfolio as they are quick to price up and do so independently.
With over 60 years experience in the bookmaking industry Sunderlands have long been a name to trust and whilst we have waited a long time for them to launch their online service now it's here we recommend you open an account today.
Caribbean based US sportsbook who are very difficult to beat. They employ some very shrewd linemakers and will often stick to their opinions but margins can often be high.
The Tote site to us always seems rather on the slow side but they do price up a wide variety of things especially on the golf front and at least your maximum stake is shown - something we feel is very important.
One of the few European based books we would recommend who price up a huge array of events and aren't afraid of taking an opinion. The only drawback is that if you do want a decent sized wager only part of your bet is approved whilst the rest is sent to a trader and you have to check your account up to 30 minutes later to see if the rest has been approved - notwithstanding this they are a sound book.
Victor Chandler trade on the name and reputation of their founder – supposedly fearless and prepared to take on any high-flyers – we would probably reserve judgement on that. Nevertheless they often do price up individually and are a worthwhile book to have in your portfolio.
Bet from as little as 1p is what their website says – and if you win this could be the maximum size of your bet - although they will take a bigger bet on the phone.They trade on the fact that their name is well known and gear themselves towards Joe Public. This may seem harsh – but at least you know your money is safe!
