Editorial reviewEnglishEN editionUnited Kingdom rating 2.8Updated 9 Nov 2026
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2.8Editorial score / 5
Global rank#32
up
2 positions
in 3 months
Daily visits351,000Estimated visits per day
Largest marketUnited Kingdom
299,000 daily
· 85.2% share
United Kingdom rating2.8Recorded country profile rating
Ladbrokes Overview
Ladbrokes is a British betting brand with roots going back to 1886, now operated online by ElectraWorks Limited. The site holds active licences in the United Kingdom, Gibraltar and Germany, and serves markets including Ireland, Belgium and Jersey. Its retail history still shapes the product, with shop-based deposits and collections sitting alongside the online sportsbook.
The overall model is a traditional bookmaker with modern digital features, and the brand remains one of the most recognised names in British betting.
Ladbrokes Betting Experience
Football, horse racing and greyhound racing anchor a sportsbook that covers more than forty sports in total. Bet Builder, accumulator boosts, early payout offers and free-to-play games add variety, and campaigns such as 1-2-Free and daily rewards run alongside standard markets. Live streaming is available for selected events.
Platform Design & Usability
The site separates sports, promotions and account management into clear sections, and the Android and iOS apps carry the same structure. Payments span Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Trustly, paysafecard, Apple Pay and bank transfers. Football carries a 5.50% margin, with basketball at 4.70% and ice hockey at 4.40%.
Brand Positioning & Appeal
Ladbrokes appeals to players who want a familiar bookmaker with regular offers and a retail fallback. The trade-off is that features and promotions vary by country, and account limits can be applied according to betting activity. Deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks and self-exclusion are built into the account.
Traffic and ranking statistics
Source-recorded monthly data
Global rank over time
2 over 3 months
A lower number is a stronger global rank. Hover or focus a point for its recorded value.
#27#35
JunJulAugSepOctNov
Daily visits per country
Estimated daily visits by country
Country
Daily visits
Share
Rank
United Kingdom
299,000
85.2%
#3
Ireland
16,600
4.7%
#3
Belgium
3,970
1.1%
#8
Jersey
382
0.1%
#1
Traffic and rank figures are reproduced from the published source record. They are estimates, not operator-reported audits.
Pros and cons
Pros
Licences in the United Kingdom, Gibraltar and Germany
Ladbrokes holds active licences in the United Kingdom, Gibraltar and Germany, and availability depends on local law. Access is restricted where the operator is not authorised.
What payment methods does Ladbrokes accept?
Ladbrokes accepts Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Trustly, paysafecard, Apple Pay, Maestro, ecoPayz and bank transfers. Instant transfer options are available in some markets.
How long do Ladbrokes withdrawals take?
PayPal withdrawals are typically processed within a few hours, while debit card and Apple Pay payouts take one to three working days. Bank transfers can take two to five working days.
What are Ladbrokes' betting limits?
Minimum stakes start around ÂŁ0.10, and maximum payouts vary by sport, reaching ÂŁ1,000,000 for major football and horse racing. NBA and NFL markets cap lower, around ÂŁ250,000.
What responsible gambling tools does Ladbrokes provide?
Ladbrokes provides deposit and loss limits set daily, weekly or monthly, plus reality checks and session reminders. Time-outs, play breaks and self-exclusion cover longer breaks from six months upward.
User comments
5 published
Anonymous
BE
1/5
A very old bookmaker with a weak live betting offer compared to what we can find anywhere else. Moreover, they limit you very quickly. Don’t waste your time with Ladbrokes, it’s definitely not worth it.
Sasha
IE
1/5
Same piece of crap like Boylesports! They sent me an email saying that their traders decided to restrict my account, however they said I still can play Bingo and Casino hahahha. Stay away!
Kingkladze
NL
1/5
They didn’t send my money back, we are not allowed to play on Ladbrokes from Netherlands. Deposited money but playing was not allowed.
themanxman
IM
1/5
They close your account when you have a few winning bets.
knut
GB
1/5
Now merged with Coral and you can tell! Like Coral, Ladbrokes now ban and limit your account at the drop of a hat. Was one of the best – not absolute tripe like its corrupt partner, Coral. The downfall of this once-great bookie is a terrible shame!
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A very old bookmaker with a weak live betting offer compared to what we can find anywhere else. Moreover, they limit you very quickly. Don’t waste your time with Ladbrokes, it’s definitely not worth it.
Same piece of crap like Boylesports! They sent me an email saying that their traders decided to restrict my account, however they said I still can play Bingo and Casino hahahha. Stay away!
They didn’t send my money back, we are not allowed to play on Ladbrokes from Netherlands. Deposited money but playing was not allowed.
They close your account when you have a few winning bets.
Now merged with Coral and you can tell! Like Coral, Ladbrokes now ban and limit your account at the drop of a hat. Was one of the best – not absolute tripe like its corrupt partner, Coral. The downfall of this once-great bookie is a terrible shame!