Coral is owned and operated by Gala Coral Group Ltd, one of UK’s premier online bingo, casino and sports betting operators. The merger with Coral Eurobet enabled Gala Coral to become one of UK’s top 3 bookmakers. The headquarters of Coral’s betting division is located in London’s Stratford. Currently, it is estimated that the company owns over more than 1,800 betting premises and there are over 11,000 people working in them. The first Coral betting shop was opened in 1926 and that’s when it all began. Recently it has been announced that Gala Coral will merge with Ladbrokes, another renowned UK betting operator.
Plenty of Bet Types, Markets and Unique Football Jackpot
As soon as you log in to Coral’s betting website, or just visit it you will see a visit of quick links which take you to the most popular sports, sporting events and/or matches on that day or in general. Even that list isn’t too short, but you might be surprised when you realise that they offer over 30 different sports including popular UK sports such as football, cricket and rugby, but also baseball, handball and even e-Sports. Moreover, in addition to sporting events, Coral also offers betting on non-sporting events. You can bet on which party is going to win the next General Elections or what gender will the next royal baby be. Just recently I placed a bet on who’s going to be winner of Britain’s Got Talent.
When it comes to the sport that is more than a game for us in the UK, there are plenty of available markets for each match. I love participating in Football Jackpot, where the goal is to correctly predict the Match Betting outcomes of 15 selected matches. There are over 60 bets, each with more than few markets for every match that’s available. You can bet on the total number of goals, on the number of goals in first half, on correct scores, total number of goals scored by each team, goal scorers and plenty of other options. You can also bet on things like who will be a certain club’s next manager, who will win the English Premier League in the current or next season and many more interesting and unique bets.
As for the types of bets that can be placed, Coral have everything covered, from simple and straightforward bets such as singles, doubles, trebles and accumulators, up to a lot more complicated permed bets, forecast bets and tricast bets.
£20 Free Bets for New Players and Insurance Bonuses
There’s nothing like a little bit of help in the form of free money when you’re starting something. And Coral know that, so they offer a £20 Free Bets to all of their new customers. If you haven’t got an active Coral account already, you’re eligible for a Free Bets in the amount of your £20, divided into four free bets of £5 each. All you need to do is register, log in, deposit £5 and bet that amount on a sports bet which has odds of at least 1/2 or higher. That alone will activate the Free Bets token. The offer is valid in the next 7 days and the bets can be used on the following types of bets: accumulator, forecast, combination, treble, double and single.
There’s a special bonus offer for horse racing fans. Namely, if your horse loses by one length or less than that, you will get your wagered amount up to £25 back and you would be able to use it as a Free Bet.
But the bonus offered to football fans who like to place accumulator bets is remarkable. You can even miss up to 3 selections on an 11-fold accumulator and still get your money back, up to £25. If you place a 9-fold accumulator you can miss up to 2 selections, and one on a 6-fold bet.
If you fancy horse and greyhound racing you might be worried by the fact that odds change frequently, even up to the last minutes before a race starts. Well, you shouldn’t worry, as the odds are always in your favour. Coral guarantee that regardless how many times the odds may change your win will be calculated by odds that are most favourable to you.
2,000 Live Streams Weekly
But what if you want to make a bet on a particular match, but it has already started. Well, you shouldn’t worry, because it is possible to bet on a match or an event even if it that has already started. In Play betting is the most exciting type of betting, at least for me. It adds an element of excitement even to the dullest football match. You can bet on which team will win the next corner, or which team will receive the next yellow card. Of course, standard bets like who is going to win, or which team will score the next goal are also available. Moreover, there is an option to combine on selections on matches that have already started and matches that will start later.
You can even watch sports like, for free at Coral. Their Live Stream section is rightfully called the “Theatre of Streams” as it features 2,000 events weekly. All you need to do in order to be able to access this section is a positive real money balance on your Coral account. You can watch matches of top European football leagues, MLS, as well as tennis, greyhound and horse racing and also snooker, darts, badminton, handball, volleyball and several other sports.
Simple and Easy Mobile Betting with Coral
Sometimes I am not near a computer, but I want to place a bet before a match that’s about to begin. At first, this was the only time when I used Coral’s mobile app to place a bet. But seeing how simple it is, I started using it more often, and now I often place bets on my phone rather than my laptop. You can use the same login information and you won’t need to open a separate mobile account. If you have an Android, Blackberry or an iPhone, you can easily bet either by opening their website in your mobile browser or downloading their mobile application.
For me, simply logging in through my mobile browser is a bit simpler, but if you like you may try out the download version as well. You will be able to place deposits and withdraw money, as well as watch live events via streaming, literally everything that you you’re able to do on your computer. Registering on your mobile will also entitle you to a £20 Free Bets Bonus if you haven’t received one already. You will also gain access to a series of thrilling mobile-optimised slot games, including Marvel themed slots.
Fast and Secure Transactions, no Fees
Once you register and log in for the first time, you will probably want to make your first deposit. Coral accepts several payment methods including Visa (including Electron) and Master and Maestro credit/debit cards, e-Wallets such as Neteller, PayPal, Skrill and Eco, PaySafeCard voucher payments and Cash Deposits via connect. Luckily Coral doesn’t charge any fees or commission so you will have as much money as you deposit without losing anything in the process. Deposits are usually processed instantly and you will be able to see the money in your Coral account literally in less than few minutes. Minimum deposit amount is £5, except with PayPal where the limit is set at £10.
When it comes to withdrawals, same methods are accepted with an addition of Bank Transfer. Withdrawal limit is £5 with all accepted methods and processing time may vary. For example, with credit/debit cards it would take 2-5 working days, same for Bank Transfer, whereas with e-Wallets it takes 24 at most. Withdrawals via Connect are also instant. Connect is Coral’s payments card which can be used at their brick-and-mortar betting shops as well as for betting online. It provides easy, instant and safe transactions without the involvement of any banks.
Helpful Staff
Coral’s website features a detailed Help section which provides answers to a lot of questions you may have, as well as important information concerning registration, deposits, verification and other topics. If you’re not able to find an answer any of the issues you may have you can address them to Coral’s customer support team via live chat directly through the website. Alternatively, you can call them by phone. The line is toll-free so you needn’t worry about any additional costs. If you don’t feel like talking you can also email them, but in my experience that probably won’t be necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum amount I can win at Coral?
The maximum pay-out at Coral is limited to £1,000,000 on covered UK and Irish horse racing selections and Grade 1 football. Pay-outs on selections of other sports/competitions are lower.
What is the maximum stake limit?
There’s no maximum stake limit at Coral, which means that you can bet as much as you want, just make sure that the potential winnings don’t exceed the maximum pay-out amount for that competition.