Betting Site Betfair Review

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New Customer Promo: £100 in Free Bets​

Betfair offers new UK sportsbook users a maximum of £100 in free bets. Only deposits made using a Credit/Debit Card or ApplePay are eligible. Bets placed and settled within the first 30 days of account opening qualify. Only one bet per event qualifies, and bets placed using free bets as the stake (in whole or in part) will not be eligible.

To achieve £100 in free bets, you must place five £10 single bets at the sportsbook, each at min odds of 1/2 (1.5). After your five qualifying bets have been settled, you will receive a £20 free bet. The process can be repeated up to 5 times.

To break this down, you need to make a first deposit of £250 via Credit/Debit Card or ApplePay. Then, place 25 single bets on different events at £10 each with minimum odds of 1/2 (1.5) within 30 days of opening your account to receive £100 in free bets.

After you’ve finished Betfair’s roundabout process of securing free bets, make sure you use them quickly, as they will expire within 30 days of being issued. This means you’ll likely need to place side bets with your free plays while satisfying the playthrough requirements of the promo deals with real money.

Referral Bonus​

Current sportsbook users can refer a friend to receive £100 in free bets. The user would receive £20 per referred friend who signs up and bets at least £50 in the first 30 days. If you’re looking for some free bet credits, this is a much simpler process to follow than the new user promo.

Betfair Review​

Betfair launched in the year 2000, and has quickly become one of the world’s favourite sportsbooks.
There’s an enormous range of sports available to bet on here, but that’s not all. Betfair is also behind one of the best-known betting exchanges on the planet, and there’s a brilliant online casino with a handpicked selection of high-end games to explore. So, if you haven’t visited Betfair before, now’s the time to do so!
Read our full review to find out more about one of our top-rated sportsbooks.

Betfair Quick Facts​

🏅 Rating	B
🏢 Founded	2000
🎰 Casino	✅ Yes
₿ Cryptocurrency	❌ No
📱 Mobile Apps	✅ Yes (iOS, Android)

Betfair Locations​

Betfair operates all over the world, catering to players everywhere from Europe to the U.S. and Canada.
Betfair’s sportsbook, betting exchange and online casinos are also available in a number of different languages, making them fully accessible to even more players. Currently, Betfair can be viewed in English, Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese and Polish, amongst other languages.
While Betfair is now available to a huge number of players all over the world, restrictions do remain in some regions. Players in Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey, Japan, Korea and a number of other countries face restrictions when playing at Betfair.

Sports Leagues to Bet On​

Betfair caters to a global market, so players will find an astonishing number of different sports available to bet on here. Take a look at some of our top picks for the best odds and the most exciting markets:

Football​

There’s no doubt that football is the most popular sport to bet on. It’s guaranteed to get fans excited, whether they’re predicting the results of the next World Cup or their focus is firmly on their top team. Betfair is known for offering generous odds on football matches of all kinds, from the UEFA Champions League to the English Championship.

Horse Racing​

Horse racing is another popular option at Betfair, and you’re sure to find tempting odds on all the top meets here. Fans can bet on racing specials and jockey specials, along with all the usual horse racing markets.

Baseball​

As we’ve mentioned, Betfair caters to an international audience. That’s why baseball is now one of the sportsbook’s top attractions. Baseball fans can bet in-play and cash out when they choose at Betfair. And of course, all the top markets are available to bet on well in advance too. We found the odds on baseball to be favourable no matter when you choose to put your money on the outcome of that next big match.

Cricket​

At Betfair, you can bet on everything from International Twenty20 matches and European Cricket Championships to ICC World Twenty20 and WBBL. The choice of markets for cricket fans is vast, so you’ll find no shortage of options. And cricket odds are always competitive here, particularly compared to similar UK sportsbooks.

Other Leagues​

Throughout the year, Betfair invites bets on a number of different special events. Players can choose to gamble on favourite TV shows, like Strictly Come Dancing, or predict their preferred outcome of competitions like the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. There are also odds on Mercury Music Prize winners, and you can even decide who you think the next James Bond will be.

Online Betting Experience​

Betfair offers a premium online experience, for both desktop and mobile players.

Website Experience​

The desktop site is well-designed, and has clearly been fine-tuned with user experience in mind. It’s easy to navigate, making finding your favourite sports markets a breeze.
Odds are clearly displayed throughout, and each page offers up a few surprises in the form of special bets and tempting offers to add to the excitement.

Mobile Betting and Betting App​

As one of the world’s top sportsbooks, Betfair of course is well equipped to serve mobile players.
Betfair’s sportsbook has its own specially designed app, with one version for Apple customers and another for those on Android. Both are available to download easily at their respective app stores.
Betfair’s Apple app is rated a little higher, at 4.7, but the Android version has still been well received, with a rating of 4.1.
On testing, I found the app to be impressively fast and easy to navigate. Finding the sports I was interested in couldn’t have been easier, and all the necessary account features were available via the app too. No complaints here!

Live Betting​

Live betting makes up a huge proportion of Betfair’s sports betting options. Once you get into it you’ll soon see why. Few things compare to the thrill of betting in-play, and adapting wagers as a game develops.
At Betfair, you’ll find in-play options for almost every sport, with a great range of different markets to choose from. Players can cash out at any point during a game, and partial cash out options are available too.
Of course, we also looked into the odds players were receiving when betting in-play at Betfair. We can confirm that these were still highly competitive, offering players a great deal whether they bet in advance or as the action unfolds.

Casino, Poker, & Other Gaming Options​

Betfair offers a full online casino, available through its main website and on its mobile apps. The online casino is jam-packed with great games, from high-end slots from top developers to more traditional table games and poker tournaments.
Betfair’s online casino also boasts a live casino area, where players can take on real dealers and enjoy that authentic casino atmosphere. There are some incredible games to check out here, so don’t miss the online casino if you choose to visit this sportsbook.