Ladbrokes Review
Ladbrokes
4.1 / 5New customers only. Place a first bet of £5 or more on the sportsbook at odds of 1.5 (1/2) or greater. Once settled, receive £20 in free bets, split across four £5 tokens, valid for 7 days. 18+, new customers only. T&Cs apply.
One of the oldest names in British bookmaking, with a high-street heritage and a modern accumulator-friendly offer.
Welcome offer
New customers only. Place a first bet of £5 or more on the sportsbook at odds of 1.5 (1/2) or greater. Once settled, receive £20 in free bets, split across four £5 tokens, valid for 7 days.
Markets and odds
Ladbrokes covers every UK and Irish meeting and is generous with price boosts on multiples and accumulators, which suit punters who like to combine several races into one bet.
Each-way terms
Each-way betting uses standard UK place terms by field size. Extra places appear on selected Saturday handicaps and the bigger festivals, in line with most major bookmakers.
Mobile app
The app covers the essentials well — bet slip, cash out, live streaming — without much extra polish, but it stays stable during busy periods.
Payments
Deposits and withdrawals run through debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay and bank transfer, with processing times depending on the method and verification status.
Customer service
Support spans live chat, phone and email, with in-shop support also available given the brand’s high-street presence.
Pros and Cons
What Ladbrokes gets right:
- Long-established, well-known brand with a high-street presence
- Strong accumulator and multiples price boosts
- Wide UK and Irish racing coverage
- Multiple support channels including phone
Where it falls short:
- App design is functional rather than modern
- Best Odds Guaranteed conditions are not clearly advertised
- Smaller headline welcome offer than some rivals
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Ladbrokes is licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission (account 39294), which you can confirm on the UKGC public register.
Ladbrokes offers Best Odds Guaranteed on selected races — check the specific race conditions before betting.
Standard UK place terms apply based on field size, with extra places on selected Saturday handicaps and festival racing.
Yes, live streaming is available on selected races, subject to a funded account or a qualifying bet on the race.
It depends on the method. Card and e-wallet withdrawals are usually the quickest once your account is verified; bank transfers can take longer.
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Ratings on this page reflect our own editorial review, not a guarantee of outcome. Betting offers are time-limited and can change without notice, so always confirm the live terms on the operator’s own site before you deposit. You can check any operator’s current licence status on the UK Gambling Commission’s public register. If you’re worried about your gambling, or someone else’s, support is available at BeGambleAware.org.