Betting sites, ranked by the paper
Our standing pick sits apart at the top. Under it the betting sites run from the best card score down, and each full report shows the marks behind its score.
Stake
Stake holds position 1 because it covers the weekend slip and the casino in between from one balance. Come with crypto and read the wagering first.
Kick-off offer 200% Deposit Match Bonus up to $3,000
8.6card score
The paper holds this spot for Stake whatever the card says. Its score is printed for the record and does not set its place.
Below the pick, by card score
Bet365
Bet365 carries the highest card score on the table.
Offer Bet $10, get $200 in bonus bets with promo code
Full report →Card score 8.9 out of 10
William Hill
A safe pair of hands for football with the longest record on our card.
Offer Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets
Full report →Card score 8.6 out of 10
Betway
The friendliest free-bet terms among the sportsbooks we rank.
Offer Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets
Full report →Card score 8.4 out of 10
Cloudbet
A strong pick for a punter who holds USDT and bets on football.
Offer $2,500 Welcome Package + Up to 5 BTC
Full report →Card score 8.3 out of 10
Pinnacle
The sharpest prices on our card for punters who know their numbers.
Offer No welcome bonus, sharp odds and no limits instead
Full report →Card score 8.2 out of 10
Unibet
A steady all-rounder for the punter who wants football and a casino in one place.
Offer Up to £40 in bonuses + 300 free spins on casino
Full report →Card score 8.1 out of 10
LeoVegas
A polished casino for phone play with strong licences.
Offer Up to €1,000 + 2,600 Free Spins
Full report →Card score 8.0 out of 10
Betsson
Good value for a punter who wants a little of both sides from a small deposit.
Offer 100% Match up to €100 + 50 Free Spins + €10 Free Bet
Full report →Card score 7.9 out of 10
BitStarz
The easiest crypto casino on our card for a punter who still wants a card route.
Offer 5 BTC + 200 Free Spins Welcome Package
Full report →Card score 7.8 out of 10
BC.Game
The widest coin list for a crypto punter who also bets on football.
Offer Up to $4,000 Welcome Bonus + Free Spins
Full report →Card score 7.7 out of 10
7Bit Casino
A cheap way into a crypto casino, with USDT accepted.
Offer 325% Match Up to 5.25 BTC + 250 Free Spins
Full report →Card score 7.6 out of 10
mBit Casino
A straight-dealing crypto casino with the RTPs in plain view.
Offer Up to 4 BTC + 325 Free Spins Welcome Bonus
Full report →Card score 7.5 out of 10
PokerStars Casino
A quality casino for players in the 3 states it serves.
Offer Up to $1,500 deposit match + exclusive casino promotions
Full report →Card score 7.4 out of 10
Casumo
Fun to play on a phone and well licensed.
Offer 100% Match up to £100 + 50 Free Spins
Full report →Card score 7.3 out of 10
Mr Green
A safe, tidy casino with slow payouts.
Offer 100% Match up to €100 + 200 Free Spins
Full report →Card score 7.2 out of 10
Roobet
Good coin coverage and a sportsbook, held back by a licence it says little about.
Offer VIP Rewards Program with Instant Rakeback & Weekly Bonuses
Full report →Card score 7.1 out of 10
TrustDice
A niche pick for crash and dice players who hold crypto.
Offer Up to 3 BTC Welcome Bonus + Daily Free BTC Faucet
Full report →Card score 7.0 out of 10
LottoLand
A lottery side bet, well regulated and well known.
Offer Welcome Spins and Free Bets (varies by region)
Full report →Card score 6.9 out of 10
TheLotter
An honest courier for real tickets.
Offer No Welcome Bonus
Full report →Card score 6.7 out of 10
How the card works
- Market depth
- How much a football punter can bet on there. Sportsbooks with deep match markets and sharp prices score highest. A site with no sportsbook on its file sits low here, however good its casino is.
- Kick-off offer
- The sign-up offer read against its own terms. A low minimum deposit earns marks, and heavy wagering or a short clock takes them away. No offer on file means a low mark.
- Funding options
- The routes in and out. USDT on the list and a card route both count for a lot with our readers. Slow or limited withdrawals on the operator's own file pull the mark down.
- Licence and record
- Who licenses the site and how long it has traded. A UK or Malta licence outweighs a single offshore one, and a longer record earns more.
- Player rating
- The player rating on file, doubled onto our 10-point scale. This is the one mark the paper does not set.
Each betting site's full report prints its marks. The card score is their plain average, rounded to 1 decimal place. The standing pick keeps position 1 whatever its marks, and everyone under it is set by card score.
Every mark is the paper's reading of facts the operator publishes: its offer terms, deposit rules, licences and payment list. The facts on each file are printed as the operator gives them.
Some links to betting sites pay the paper a commission. That money never moves a mark on the card. 18+.