Betfred Bookmaker

Betfred Website Review

Betfred is the quintessential British bookie, with a strong focus on the British and Irish sports betting markets. The site features a simple, uncluttered design with major sports events highlighted on the landing page with pride of place given to Betfred’s excellent specials and bonuses.

Sports Coverage

Sports coverage at Betfred reflects the interests of the British and Irish betting market, with a strong emphasis on football and horseracing. Depth of betting coverage is excellent with dozens of betting markets offered for mainstream matches, tournaments or races.

Special Features

  • Great racing betting opportunities including super bonus races and extensive coverage of racing in several parts of the globe.
  • Live commentary on horseracing.
  • Golf, football and racing statistics channels.
  • A free football predictor service.

Bonuses and Promotions

Betfred is one of the industry leaders in betting specials and promotions, offering a great free bet. The Betfred bookmaker is best known for offering bonuses in its horseracing betting markets, but also offers free bets and money back specials on a monthly basis.

Bottom Line

A complete betting resource with great coverage of British sport as well as a strong emphasis on betting specials and promotions.

Known Issues

  • Not an ideal destination for punters looking for coverage of sports of interest to the broader European market.

BetFred Summary

Fred Done's bookmaking business has come a long way since it started off as a single shop in Salford in 1967. Today Betfred is one of the United Kingdom's favourite bookmakers, and is Wembley Stadium's official bookmaker.

Overall Rating: 4/5

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BetFred Quick Facts

Location: United Kingdom/Gibraltar
Founded: 1967
Contact: support@betfred.com
Minimum Deposit: £10
Odds Formats: Fractional, Decimal, American
Languages: English, , Spanish

Why Use BetFred?

The Betfred bookmaker offers a complete package for any punter looking for a solid, high-value betting portal with a focus on British sports betting markets. While the site could do with a few more high-end special features, its dedication to betting specials and bonuses will keep signed-up users coming back for more.

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