Betfair
The world's biggest betting exchange
Welcome offer · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Bet £10, get £50 in free bets
- Live betting
- Live streaming
- Cash out
Review · Updated November 2026
bet365 review
The world's biggest online bookmaker
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇮🇪 Ireland🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇹 Italy🇩🇪 Germany
8.9Visit bet365
Our verdict
bet365 is one of the largest online sportsbooks in the world, licensed in the UK, across Europe and in many US states. It's famous for live streaming, in-play markets, Bet Builder and early payout offers.
bet365 is operated by bet365 Group and has been around since 2000. It is available in United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, Spain, Italy and Germany. We rate it 8.9/10 overall, with its strongest scores for markets & coverage and app & website.
Odds-wise, bet365's typical margin on top-flight football match result markets is around 5.0%, better than the 6.3% average among the 11 other bookmakers we track in United Kingdom. Popular sports include Football, Horse racing, Tennis, Basketball, NFL.
Pros
- ✓Unrivalled in-play markets
- ✓Huge live streaming catalogue
- ✓Early payout offers
- ✓Edit bet
Cons
- ✕Can limit winning accounts
- ✕Busy interface for beginners
bet365 welcome offers by country
| Country | Offer | Licence | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Bet £10, get £30 in free bets Open an account, bet £10 at qualifying odds and receive free bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. | Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission | Visit bet365 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | Bet $5, get bonus bets Welcome offer for new customers in eligible states. Terms vary. | Licensed by state gaming regulators | Visit bet365 |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | Open account offer New-customer free bet offer. Terms apply. | Licensed to operate in Ireland | Visit bet365 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | Bono de bienvenida New-customer offer in Spain. Terms apply. | Licensed by the DGOJ | Visit bet365 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Bonus di benvenuto New-customer offer in Italy. Terms apply. | Licensed by ADM | Visit bet365 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Neukundenangebot New-customer offer in Germany. Terms apply. | Licensed by the GGL (German Joint Gambling Authority) | Visit bet365 |
18+. T&Cs apply. Offers change often — always confirm the latest terms on the operator's site. Gamble responsibly.
Features
- Live betting✓
- Live streaming✓
- Cash out✓
- Bet builder✓
- Booking codes–
- Edit bet✓
- Acca bonus / boost✓
- Early payout✓
- Mobile money–
- Virtual sports–
- iOS app✓
- Android app✓
- Data-light site–
- Betting exchange–
- Jackpots–
Popular payment methods
Typical options — check the cashier for the full, current list.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Debit card · PayPal · Apple Pay · Bank transfer
🇺🇸 United States
PayPal · Venmo · Debit card · Online banking (ACH) · Apple Pay
🇮🇪 Ireland
Debit card · PayPal · Apple Pay
🇪🇸 Spain
Bizum · Visa / Mastercard · PayPal
🇮🇹 Italy
PostePay · PayPal · Visa / Mastercard
🇩🇪 Germany
PayPal · Visa / Mastercard · Klarna / Sofort · Paysafecard
bet365 alternatives in United Kingdom
8.8
Welcome offer · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Bet £5, get £20 in free bets
- Live betting
- Live streaming
- Cash out
Welcome offer · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Bet £5, get free bets
- Live betting
- Cash out
- Bet builder
Frequently asked questions
Is bet365 legit and licensed?
bet365 holds licences in the markets we list: United Kingdom (the UK Gambling Commission); United States (state gaming regulators); Ireland (Licensed to operate in Ireland); Spain (the DGOJ); Italy (ADM); Germany (the GGL (German Joint Gambling Authority)). Only bet with bet365 where it is licensed for your country.
What is the bet365 welcome bonus?
In United Kingdom, the current offer is: Bet £10, get £30 in free bets. Open an account, bet £10 at qualifying odds and receive free bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Offers differ by country and change regularly, so check the terms on the bet365 website before you sign up.
Does bet365 have an app?
Yes. bet365 offers an Android app and an iOS app.
How good are bet365's odds?
On major football 1X2 markets bet365's margin is typically around 5.0%, compared with an average of about 6.3% among its competitors in United Kingdom. Lower margins mean better odds — compare live prices on our odds pages.