Ladbrokes is one of the most popular and renowned betting and gaming companies in the UK and beyond and I can safely say that their slogan “The world’s leading sports betting and gaming company”, is not by any means an overstatement. Ladbrokes was founded in the 19th century, in 1886 by Pennington and Schwind in Worcestershire, but the company was later moved to London. Ladbrokes Plc currently offers casino, poker, games, financial betting, Bingo and backgammon, in addition, of course, to sports betting. The company currently employs almost 15,000 people. In 2015 a decision was reached to merge with Gala Coral, another popular betting and gaming operator.
Lots of Categories, Many Markets and Over 70 Bet Types
If you’re asking what sorts of bets can you place at Ladbrokes, then I would strongly suggest that you rephrase that and ask what can’t you play, as Ladbrokes give you a chance to bet on virtually anything and everything. As soon as you log in, you will see a neat menu at the top of the screen in a central position which features all UK major sports, such as football, horse racing, cricket, tennis, golf and rugby union. But on the left, you will see a list that features a lot more sports and some non-sporting events. For example, you could also bet on who is going to win Eurovision or who will be BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
As for markets, if you’re a fan of tennis, for example, you can bet on an outcome of a match- i.e. who is going to win, but you can also try to predict the correct result per sets and the total number of sets that will be played. You can bet whether a player is going to win at least one set or that he/she will win the first set. When it comes to football, matches in major competitions usually feature over 100 available markets, whereas youth matches, as well as matches in minor competitions and lower divisions feature between 40 and 50 markets.
The amount of types of bets that are offered by Ladbrokes can hardly be matched by bookie. In the section where different bets are explained, they are divided alphabetically, as there are over 70 different types of bets that can be played. You surely know what a single, double, treble and accumulator bets are, but you will be astonished by the amount and diversity of system bets offered at Ladbrokes.
£50 Free Bet, Daily Major Boosts and More
Even if you’re completely new to online betting, or sports betting in general, I am sure you have a pretty clear idea of what Ladbrokes stand for as a bookie. But I haven’t told you the best part yet. Namely, as soon as you log in and make your first deposit, you will be pleasantly surprised by their £50 Free Bet. Yes, it’s exactly as you read it. All you need to do is register and type in the F50 promo code and then deposit at least £5 and you will qualify for a Free Bet of up to £50. So if you deposit £50, you could qualify for a Free Bet of £50. Remember that only single bets or single line accumulator bets of at least £5 will qualify and that the bet has to be placed on a market with odds over 1/2, regardless if it is a single or an accumulator.
It is great to receive a major boost upon registering, but it is also good to get small boosts each day. Ladbrokes offer Daily Price Boosts, i.e. they enhance the odds on one or few markets on several important events that take place on the day.
Say you have placed a 7-fold accumulator and all of the first six selections were a win. Now you have a chance of winning a lot of money, but you’re also scared that you may lose everything. Ladbrokes offers the ‘Cash Out’ promotion for exactly such situations. Namely, you can cash out a proportion of the amount that you would’ve earned if all selections in an accumulator were a win, even before a match starts, or during it. Ladbrokes have a ‘Best Odds Guaranteed’ policy on horse racing and greyhounds which means that regardless of any changes of the odds you will get the ones that are in your favour.
Bet In-Play and Watch Matches Live for Free
Not only can you cash out before the events you’ve selected are all over, but you can also make new bets on events that are taking place at the moment of betting. That is probably the most thrilling type of betting, called In-Play or Live Betting. By simply choosing the “In-Play & Streaming” you will see a selection of events that have already started. By simply selecting the markets that you want to play, you can make a single, double, or an accumulator bet on matches that are already underway. You may even combine matches that are already taking place with matches that haven’t started yet.
Let me tell you the best bit, though. Once you make your first deposit, you will also be able to watch hundreds of sporting events live, for free. In the In-Play section you will see a number of events that are available for watching and all you need to do is select one and a screen with a live stream broadcast of the match will be prompted. And you don’t even have to wager on a particular match in order to watch it. Simply make a deposit and Bob’s your uncle.
All Mobile Devices Supported
Betting on your mobile phone/tablet- you’re wondering if that’s possible. Well, stop wondering, because it very well is. You can bet using your iPhone, Android Smartphone and Windows phone, but that’s not all as tablets and other devices are supported as well. There are several ways in which you can place a bet on your phone. First, you can download the appropriate app from Google Play, App Store or Windows Store, install it and simply start wagering. If you have already signed up on your computer, don’t worry because you can use the same log in information.
Alternatively, you can type in Ladbrokes’ website in your mobile browser. As the website is mobile friendly it’ll simply run, just like it would if you were on your computer. If you have an iOS or Windows mobile device you can even activate mobile betting via text. Speaking of texts, you can also bet via text. Text betting may come in very handy in those moments when can’t connect to the internet and kick-off is in few minutes or so. All you need to do is text 60043 to activate text betting and then simply send your stake, type of bet and selection.
Various Banking Options, Instant Payments, No Fees
Once you register and then log in to your account for the first time, depositing is easy-peasy. All you need to do is select a deposit method. Visa credit and debit cards (including Electron) Master and Maestro, as well as e-Wallets such as Skrill, Neteller and PayPal, PaySafeCard, Voucher and Bank Direct Transfer are the most popular payment methods, but there are also other methods that are available.
Personally, I deposit and withdraw money using my credit card, but you can choose any of the other methods according to your preference as they’re all safe and reliable. £5 is the minimum amount that you can deposit and withdraw using your card. The maximum deposit amount is limited at £99,999, whereas you can’t withdraw more than £30,000. Credit card deposits are processed instantly, whereas withdrawals may take from 3 up to 5 business days. Ladbrokes doesn’t charge any fees for credit card deposits and withdrawals.
Minimum deposit and withdrawal amounts with Neteller and PayPal are £10, deposits are processed instantly, whereas withdrawals may take up to 48 hours, but are usually quicker. There are no fees or commissions charged by Ladbrokes for these payments either.
Friendly and Reliable Customer Support
There are several options at your disposal if you wish to communicate with a Ladbrokes’ employee regarding any concerns or issues that you may have in regards to online betting. You can contact them directly through the website via Live Chat. As soon as you click, a window will open and a representative will be on the other side of the screen, ready to help you out. You can also email them or send any documents via post. You can also call them via phone, for free on 0800 731 6191. If the matter is non-urgent, you can contact Ladbrokes via Twitter.
Things You Might Want to Know
How do I know that my text bet has been placed correctly?
Whenever you place a bet via text, you will receive a confirmation SMS from Ladbrokes which will state that the bet in question has been placed. This is great for keeping track of your bets if you tend to be a bit forgetful like me.
What is the maximum pay-out on football related bets?
If you’re betting on top 4 tiers of English Football and FA Cup, Scottish Premier and top national leagues of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, as well as the Champions League and Europa League group stage onwards, then the maximum pay-out amount would be £1,000,000. Otherwise, amounts are smaller, again, depending on competitions in question.