Betway is not the oldest bookmaker in the game, having launched in 2006, but at least it has been around since the true rise of online gambling. Many consider it to be up there with the best betting sites in the UK, much to the content of the owning company Betway Limited, and it is understandable that some punters might look for potential sister sites.
Not to be the bearer of bad news, but there are no Betway sister sites. It makes sense as Betway is already such a large operation, active in various countries aside from the UK, and branching out would require a lot of resources. In any case, there are some very good alternatives to Betway - many of them even better than the latter - and we will go through these below.
Betway has stood the test of time and it would be harsh not to include it among the most prominent bookies at this point. The sportsbook is very comprehensive, the app works as well as you would expect and the betting site also offers some good promotions, including the free bets club which runs every week.
The welcome offer is not among the best, it should be noted, but Betway somewhat makes up for this with a very solid product for existing customers. I just wish the bookie would update the website and mobile design, as it looks very outdated in my eyes. Several betting sites have much more pleasing interfaces so this must be improved eventually.
Below, we have named some of the best alternatives to Betway in the UK and why punters should consider signing up for these.
Chances are most punters already have an account with bet365, but those who have been living under a rock should change that now. We consider the bookie to be the best in the UK and there are many reasons for that. The live streaming service, the bet builder, the welcome offer, the promotions, the market depth and so on.
The list is long, in other words, but our favourite thing about the betting site is the bet builder. It is the most innovative tool on the market and anyone who has not used it before will be hooked quickly. Some of the promotions are just fantastic too, including the early payout which is incredibly generous.
Virgin Bet is relatively new to the market, in fact most would probably bundle it with the new betting sites, and it is certainly not as well known as Betway. Nevertheless, the bookie has a very solid sportsbook and also offers new customers the chance to claim £20 in free bets. Not to mention that Kambi also provides the sportsbook (great!).
In addition to the above, Virgin Bet also has several good promotions including a free-to-play game called FIVES. Just enough payment methods are offered and there are no complaints about the app either, which has good ratings across both app stores. It is definitely worth checking out, at least to claim the offer.
Most punters would agree that you cannot go wrong with William Hill. The betting site has been around for so long and this is not just because of past merit, but also because the sportsbook is among the best. In fact, we named the bookie the best for betting on horse racing, which is no easy feat.
Promotions for existing customers are not lacking on the site, live streaming is offered for some events and the app is highly rated among users. In addition to all of this, Ladbrokes has one of the best welcome offers as new customers need to deposit and bet just £5 to claim a generous £20 in free bets.
Below, we have collected the sign-up offers and welcome bonuses that are offered by Betway alternatives.
Operator | Welcome offer | Bonus code | See Offer | |
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| Welcome offer Bet £10 Get £50 in Free Bets | No code required | See Offer | New Customers only. Sign up and make a qualifying deposit of £5 or more to qualify for 500% of that amount in Bet Credits up to £50*. Bet credits are credited upon settlement of qualifying bets to the value of the deposit (capped at £10*), which must be within 30 days of claiming the offer. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs, time limits & exclusions apply. Registration required. |
| Welcome offer Bet £10 Get £20 in Free Bets | No code required | See Offer | *New members. £10 min deposit & bet on sportsbook, placed & settled at 1.5 min odds within 14 days of sign-up. Win part of E/W bets. 2 non-withdrawable £10 Free Bet Tokens: accept in 7 days, valid for 7 days from acceptance (ex. E/Ws & Multiples), stakes not returned. Click here for Rules & Exclusions. Bet Responsibly. BeGambleAware.org |
| Welcome offer Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets | R30 | See Offer | New customers using Promo code R30 only, Min £10 stake, min odds 1/2, free bets paid as 3 x £10, free bets credited after settlement of first qualifying bet, free bets will expire 30 days after the qualifying bet is placed, payment method/player/country restrictions apply. |
| Welcome offer Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets | No code required | See Offer | New customers only. 7 days to place qualifying bet of £10 at 1/1 (2.0) to receive 4 x £10 Free Bets. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. T&Cs apply. 18+ GambleAware.org. |
| Welcome offer Bet £5 to get £20 in Free Bets | No code required | See Offer | 18+ New UK+IRE 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 4x £/€5 free bets. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply. |
Isak is an experienced content writer with a background in sports journalism. Having focused mainly on football in the past, he is certainly familiar with the betting industry and what makes a good operator. On BettingGuide UK, Isak writes reviews and other content while making sure that the site is up to date.