Bookie reviews

Our bookmaker review section explains what you can expect from each of the featured companies when you sign up as a new customer.

It’s well known that the bookmaking world is a competitive one and that they will offer generous incentives to persuade you to join. But it’s certainly not as straightforward as just picking the biggest free bet – we dissect the offers and explain how to make the most of them. We also look at the sportsbooks you’ll be using, analysing the strengths, weaknesses and any other points to be aware when you get started.

Unlike a lot of other bookie review sites, we will also tell you which bookies to avoid, not all of them can be trusted with your cash, and it’s worth knowing why. The trusted bookie reviews can be found below, keep checking as we are adding more once they have been approved.

  • betfred logoBetfred – SportBet £10 get £30 in free betsplus 30 free spinsReview – Betfred promo codesClaim
    18+, UK and NI only. Promo code SPORTS60. 1st sports bet of £10+ in one transaction, settled in 60 days. Odds evens (2.0)+. £30 free bet paid within 48 hours of bet settlement, 7-day expiry. Payment restrictions apply. SMS validation may be required. Game restrictions apply. Max 30 Free Spins on selected games. 7 day expiry. Full terms and conditions apply.
  • 888 logo888 – SportBet £10, get £30 in free bets+ £10 casino bonusReview – 888 promo codesClaim
    Minimum deposit of £10 using deposit code 30F - A qualifying bet is a ‘real money’ stake of at least £10 placed on any sports market - Minimum odds of 1/2 (1.5) - Free bets credited upon qualifying bet settlement and expire after 7 days - Free bet stakes not included in returns - Casino Bonus must be claimed within 7 days • To withdraw bonus/related wins, wager bonus amount x40 within 14 days • Wagering req. vary by game • Deposit methods, Withdrawal restrictions and Full T&C’s apply. 18+ be gambleaware.org
  • Paddy Power logoPaddy Power – Sport£20 risk free betMoney back in cash if it losesReview – Paddy Power promo codesClaim
    New customers only, limited to one per person. If you’ve previously had a Paddy Power account, you will not qualify for the offer. Place your first bet on any Sportsbook market and if it loses we will refund your stake in CASH. Max refund for this offer is £/€20. Only deposits made using Cards or Paypal will qualify for this promotion. T&Cs apply. 18+
  • betvictor logoBetvictor – SportBet £5, get £30Review – Betvictor promo codesClaim
    New Customers only. Deposit, opt in and place a £5 qualifying bet at odds of 2.00 or greater within 7 days of opening a new account; excludes cashed out bets. Receive 2x £10 Free Sports Bets, valid on set events only at odds 2.00 or greater, expires in 7 days, plus a £10 Casino Bonus, not for Baccarat, expires in 7 days. Wager the Casino Bonus 35x to withdraw winnings, game weighting: Slots/Instant Win:100%; Roulette/Table Games/Video Poker:20%; Blackjack:10%. Card Payments only. Geographical Restrictions and T&Cs Apply. 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly
  • boylesports logoBoylesports – SportUp to £25 in free betsReview – Boylesports promo codesClaim
    18+. UK Customers (Excluding NI) only. Cash stakes only. Min £10 stake required for initial £5 free bet. Min odds ½. Max £25 in free bets. Subsequent free bets equal 50% average of each 3 qualifying bets. 13 bets required to receive full £25 free bet. Qualifying bet must be placed within 30 days of opening account. Cashed out bets will not qualify towards your average stake. One free bet offer per customer, household or IP address only. Free bet expires after 7 days. Payment method restrictions apply. T&Cs apply.