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Review · Updated November 2026
Ladbrokes review
Iconic high-street bookmaker
Our verdict
Ladbrokes is a classic British bookmaker with an extensive high-street network, a solid app, acca boosts and the Grid card linking online and retail betting.
Ladbrokes is operated by Entain and has been around since 1886. It is available in United Kingdom and Ireland. We rate it 8.2/10 overall, with its strongest scores for markets & coverage and payments & payouts.
Odds-wise, Ladbrokes's typical margin on top-flight football match result markets is around 6.5%, a little higher than the 6.2% average among the 11 other bookmakers we track in United Kingdom. Popular sports include Football, Horse racing, Greyhounds, Tennis, Darts.
Pros
- ✓Shop and online betting
- ✓Acca boosts
- ✓Racing streams
Cons
- ✕Margins on football above average
Ladbrokes welcome offers by country
| Country | Offer | Licence | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Bet £5, get £20 in free bets New customers placing a qualifying bet receive free bets. Terms apply. | Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission | Visit Ladbrokes |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | New-customer offer Welcome offer for Irish customers. Terms apply. | Licensed to operate in Ireland | Visit Ladbrokes |
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
🇮🇪 Ireland
Debit card · PayPal · Apple Pay
Ladbrokes alternatives in United Kingdom
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Welcome offer · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Bet £5, get £20 in free bets
- Live betting
- Live streaming
- Cash out
Frequently asked questions
Is Ladbrokes legit and licensed?
Ladbrokes holds licences in the markets we list: United Kingdom (the UK Gambling Commission); Ireland (Licensed to operate in Ireland). Only bet with Ladbrokes where it is licensed for your country.
What is the Ladbrokes welcome bonus?
In United Kingdom, the current offer is: Bet £5, get £20 in free bets. New customers placing a qualifying bet receive free bets. Terms apply. Offers differ by country and change regularly, so check the terms on the Ladbrokes website before you sign up.
Does Ladbrokes have an app?
Yes. Ladbrokes offers an Android app and an iOS app.
How good are Ladbrokes's odds?
On major football 1X2 markets Ladbrokes's margin is typically around 6.5%, compared with an average of about 6.2% among its competitors in United Kingdom. Lower margins mean better odds — compare live prices on our odds pages.