Ladbrokes Review

In the UK and Ireland, the name Ladbrokes is synonymous with sports betting. Since its establishment in 1886, the British company has provided millions of gamblers with their gambling fix through their land-based betting shops. With the advent of the digital age it was only natural that they would carve out an online presence to compliment their already substantial physical network. As the largest retail bookmaker in the world, you can be sure that you’re dealing with a trusted and well practiced firm that has over a century’s worth of experience in handling sports wagers.

Ladbrokes Website/Software

To place online bets with Ladbrokes you only need to visit their website. No additional software downloads are required. The site itself is packed with info, almost to the point of overload. All the sports open to betting are listed to the left, while interesting news, account details, important pages, and links to the other areas of the Ladbrokes gambling empire are displayed around the rest of the page. One interesting feature is a tabbed box that appears at the head of the page. Here events are displayed that are currently happening, providing a link whereby you can make bets on the action as it happens. Although the sheer volume of information can make it difficult to immediately locate exactly what you’re looking for, you can be practically certain that it will be in there somewhere.

In order to start placing bets you’ll need to register for an account and deposit money using one of the methods listed above. With cash at your disposal, the next step is to pick the particular sport you wish to wager on. Upcoming games are then listed in the centre of the screen, with the most popular odds displayed. In team sports this is usually the odds of each team winning the match.

Once you’ve found some numbers to your liking, simply click on them and the bet will be added to your 'bet-slip.' On the bet-slip, which should pop up on the right side of the screen, you will be able to set the amount you wish to wager and add any number of other bets. Once you’ve collected all the wagers you want, simply click on 'Place Bet' and cross your fingers.

If you’re looking for a more unusual or specific bet, then the 'More bets' drop down box displayed after each match listing is the best place to look.

Ladbrokes Sports Offered

One of Ladbrokes strengths is the sheer number of different sports on which you can wager your money. The full list includes: American Football, Bandy, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Darts, Floorball, Football (Soccer), GAA, Golf, Greyhounds, Handball, Horse Racing, Ice Hockey, Motor Racing, Politics, Rugby, Snooker, Tennis, Trotting, Volleyball, and Winter Sports.

Ladbrokes Variety of Wagers

The vast majority of wagers on Ladbrokes are fixed odds for one team/competitor to win the match or race. As is standard in the UK, odds are almost all presented as fractional. For example, the chance of Team A winning might be 7/4, the chance of Team B winning might be 12/1, and the chance of a draw might be 8/1. Over-under bets in a similar format are also quite common and mostly used for predicting scores, although almost anything to do with soccer can be bet on in this way.

Ladbrokes also offers the opportunity to make bets on games that are already underway. The chance to 'Bet in Play' allows the gambler to make snap decisions and receive an immediate pay-off.

Ladbrokes Juice Details

This will vary per bet. It is usually around 5-10%, but make sure to check the specific event and type of bet.

Ladbrokes Bonus and Promotions

Ladbrokes is known for their 'quick fire' promotions on certain sports. These often involve the chance for free bets on a specific match or competition. The best way to make the most out of these bonus offers is to keep an eye on the Ladbrokes website for announcements, as these only last for a day or two.

A nice Refer a Friend bonus also rewards Ladbrokes bettors for bringing their buddies into the gambling scene. For each referred friend, bettors earn a £10 free bet!

Ladbrokes Customer Service

The support department at Ladbrokes is advertised as being available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This may well be true, but don’t expect an immediate response to email inquiries. Phone numbers available for UK and non-UK residents may be a more direct approach, but you are also likely to to pay hefty call charges.

Email: care@ladbrokes.com