
Bet365
The deepest market list we score, from the big leagues down to niche cups
Board score
8.9/10
2nd on the board by score
Welcome line for new accounts
Bet $10, get $200 in bonus bets with promo code
New customers only. Minimum $10 qualifying bet required. Bonus bets expire after 7 days. Available in most regulated markets. State variations apply (some states offer $150 or alternate bonuses).
Scorecard
Rating 30%
8.4
Editors rate it 4.6 out of 5
Slate fit 25%
9.5
A sportsbook: the slate is its main market
Punters 15%
8.0
Players rate it 4.5 out of 5
Banking 15%
9.8
8 ways to pay, deposits from $10
Licensing 15%
9.0
Licence: UKGC, MGA. Trading since 2000
White tick marks the board median on each criterion.
Match report
SuitsBettors who build slips across several sports and leagues
Bet365 is the book we open first when a slate runs wide. It credits it with the broadest spread of sports markets, with in-play betting and live streaming on top.
It scores well on every criterion, and Licensing is where it pulls away from the crypto books: UKGC and MGA, trading since 2000. The one knock in the listing is an interface that can feel busy to a casual bettor.
On a slate day
In-play is the strength here, with streaming on thousands of events by its own account. Coverage runs from the major leagues to niche competitions, so the minor fixture on your slip should have a price.
At the cashier
Cards, PayPal and the main e-wallets are listed, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay. The welcome line pays in bonus bets that expire after 7 days, and some US states run a smaller version of it.
Behind the counter
Denise Coates founded Bet365 in 2000, and she and her brother John remain the principal shareholders. It is based in the United Kingdom and holds UKGC and MGA licences.
Plus and minus
Plus
- Market depth for a wide slate
- Strong in-play with live streaming
- Regular price boosts
- Pays in by Apple Pay or Google Pay
Minus
- Busy interface for newcomers
- Offer terms change by region
- No free spins in the sports offer
Book sheet
- Type
- Sportsbook
- Founded
- 2000
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Minimum deposit
- $10
- Licence
- UKGC, MGA
- Regions
- United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, United States (select states)
- Payment methods
- VisaMastercardPayPalSkrillNetellerBank TransferApple PayGoogle Pay
Each entry is printed as the book lists it.
Neighbours on the board
- Above1WILWilliam Hill8.9/10
- Below3BTWBetway8.5/10