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Betfred review
By The Dude, Editor of TheBettingDudeListing last checked
7.6out of 10
The short version
Independent UK bookmaker with a big shop estate. Strong on horse racing, plainer online than its rivals.
Betfred
- Our score
- 7.6 / 10
- Type
- Bookmakers
- Platforms
- Web, iOS, Android
- Sports
- Football, Horse racing, Greyhounds, Snooker, Rugby, Darts, NBA, American football
- Countries
- UK
- Licences
- UKGC
- Languages
- English
- Last checked
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Licences
Licences Betfred holds, as last checked on September 20, 2026:
- UKGC
This page describes Betfred; it is not a recommendation to open an account. Gambling is 18+ only and can become addictive. If it stops being fun, get help. Responsible gambling
Where Betfred ranks
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- Best NFL betting sites: licensed sportsbooks for American football#18 of 26
- Best horse racing betting sites: bookmakers, exchanges and totes#13 of 20
- Best rugby betting sites#6 of 8
- Best snooker betting sites#3 of 3
- Best darts betting sites#9 of 11
- Best greyhounds betting sites#8 of 11
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