About

Welcome to BetSelect, your trusted source for UKGC regulated UK betting sites. We signup and test betting sites so we can rank them based on your experience.

My name is Carl Hughes and I’m the webmaster here at BetSelect. I am passionate about sports and technology and studied BSc Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at the University Of Birmingham.

With so many gambling websites on the internet, it can be frustrating narrowing your search down to just one. Every business will frequently claim to have the best odds, best features, and best experience. Who do you listen to? Well, us.

In the UK, there are now over 300 sports betting platforms. Let’s not forget, each comes with terms and conditions and all sorts of small print that doesn’t make sense even when we try to read it. We know you don’t have the time for this sort of research, so we’ve done all the hard work on your behalf.

At BetSelect, we judge gambling platforms and continually assess their free bets, bonuses, offers, and new features. This way, everything you see is reliable and you can make a decision based on your own needs. Not only this, you’ll also find detailed reviews of each service. Whether you need live betting, a particular sport, or you like to look at the banking information of a service, myself and my colleagues lay everything out into an easy to read review.

Responsible Gambling

We love gambling and the enjoyment that can come from it, but only when we’re in control. Just as we will, please keep an eye on your habits and communicate openly with those around you. If you feel as though you’re losing control and that gambling is no longer a fun hobby, help is always available with Gambling Therapy and GamCare. With these services, you have some assistance in determining the extent of your problem and the steps required to overcome said problem.

Why Trust Us?

Great question, and the answer is because we’re completely independent and impartial. We can’t speak for all services like ours, but we don’t believe in taking payments from bookies.

Although we do have a fantastic relationship with bookmakers, we don’t write reviews and guides to keep them happy. Instead, everything we do is for the player. Our goal is to help you choose the right service and enjoy your gambling experience.

We only review Licensed Bookmakers

With this in mind, you will only ever find trustworthy and licensed services recommended on our website. Other betting websites might list more services, and this is because we’re more particular with our choices. We understand the dilemma that comes with entering card details online, and we ourselves don’t want to enter these details into a website that isn’t safe – we’re players just like you.

How we earn money

If you’re wondering how we make our own money, it comes through an affiliate business model – in other words, we get commission when you click on a link leading to a bookmaker.

How We Judge Betting Platforms

You might be wondering how we place one betting platform over another, and we actually consider every aspect of the service. Just because one website has a brilliant selection of sports, this doesn’t mean they will have good banking options or customer support. As you’ll see in our reliable reviews, we take into consideration the following:

  • History
  • Welcome Bonus
  • Promotions
  • Markets and Sports
  • Desktop/Mobile Experience
  • Banking Methods
  • Customer Support
  • Responsible Gambling

Best Betting Sites

£30 CLAIM

Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Registration required. Time limits and T&Cs apply. #ad | T&C apply

£40 CLAIM

18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. 18+. T&Cs apply. | T&C apply

£30 CLAIM

18+ New UK+ROI Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 6 x £5 free bets (selected sportsbook markets only, valid 7 days, stake not returned). Restrictions + T&Cs apply. | T&C apply

£10 CLAIM

1x£5 Sports Bet, 1x£5 Acca and 1x£5 Sub-Cover. Full T&Cs Apply. | T&C apply

£25 CLAIM

18+ New UK Customers Only. Bet £10+ on any sportsbook markets at odds of evens (2.00) or greater. No cash out. Get 50% back of your first day’s losses (from first bet settlement until 23:59) as a Free Bet up to £25, valid for 7 days. Min. 3 bets on different events required, with 2 bets being at least 50% of your largest stake. Place at least 1 bet of £10+ at odds 2.00+ to receive a £5 Free Bet even if your account is up or losses are under £5. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org T&C apply

£50 CLAIM

New players only. Opt-in required. Min deposit £20. Offer is 100% match bonus up to £50 on your first deposit. Bonus funds can be used on a real money sports bet with minimal odds of 3/4 (1.75 decimal) or higher, any sport except virtuals, boosted odds, handicap, & draw no bet markets. Bonus funds are separate to cash funds and subject to 5x wagering requirement (bonus + deposit). Only bonus funds count toward wagering contribution. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days. Affordability checks apply. T&Cs Apply. BeGambleAware.org #AD | T&C apply

£30 CLAIM

*New members only. £10+ bet on sports (ex. virtuals) at 1.5 min odds, settled within 14 days. Free Bets: accepted in 7 days, valid 7 days; £20 use on sportsbook, £10 on Bet Builder. Stake not returned. T&Cs + deposit exclusions apply. Bet Responsibly. GambleAware.org. 18+ | T&C apply

£40 CLAIM

New UK customers. Place a £10 real money bet at min. 2.0 odds within 5 days of first deposit. Receive 4 x £10 Free Bets: 1 Single, 2 Accas (min. 3 selections), 1 Bet Builder (min. 3 selections). Excludes cashout, E/W, Multis & Virtuals. Credited after bet settlement. 7-day expiry. T&Cs apply. | T&C apply

£100 CLAIM

New customers only. Opt in, deposit £10+ within 7 days. Place a max £10 in-play bet at min odds 1/1 (2.0) within 7 days. Max extra winnings £100. Profit Boost not valid on e-sports or non-UK/IE horse racing.T&Cs & exclusions apply. 18+. | T&C apply

£50 CLAIM

18+ New UK+ROI Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £/€10 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 5x £/€10 free bets. Free bets available to use on selected sportsbook markets only. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply. | T&C apply