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Is sports betting legal in the United Kingdom?

This page covers Great Britain. Online sports betting is legal in Great Britain.

Status
Online betting legal
Regulator
UK Gambling Commission, opens in a new tab
Minimum age
18+
Licensed sportsbooks
17 sportsbooks
Exchanges
3 exchanges
Last checked
, against gamblingcommission.gov.uk, opens in a new tab

Sportsbooks licensed in Great Britain

  • 888sport, 18+
  • Betfair Sportsbook, 18+
  • BetVictor, 18+
  • BoyleSports, 18+
  • LiveScore Bet, 18+
  • Paddy Power, 18+
  • Unibet, 18+
  • William Hill, 18+
  • Betfred, 18+
  • Betway, 18+
  • Casumo, 18+
  • Coral, 18+
  • Grosvenor, 18+
  • Ladbrokes, 18+
  • LeoVegas, 18+
  • Sky Bet, 18+
  • Virgin Bet, 18+

Exchanges available in Great Britain

An exchange matches bets between people. It isn't a sportsbook, so we list it apart and never count it as one.

  • Betfair ExchangeExchange, 18+Fees may apply
  • MatchbookExchange, 18+Fees may apply
  • SmarketsExchange, 18+Fees may apply

How to check a licence

Look the sportsbook up with the regulator, UK Gambling Commission, opens in a new tab. We checked the status on 4 November 2026 against gamblingcommission.gov.uk, opens in a new tab.

Where to get help

Gambling can be addictive. Only bet what you can afford to lose.

Questions

Is online sports betting legal in Great Britain?

Online sports betting is legal in Great Britain. We last checked on 4 November 2026.

How old do you have to be to bet on sports in Great Britain?

You must be 18 or older to bet with a licensed online sportsbook in Great Britain.

Which sportsbooks are licensed in Great Britain?

We compare 17 sportsbooks licensed in Great Britain: 888sport, Betfair Sportsbook, BetVictor, BoyleSports, LiveScore Bet, Paddy Power, Unibet, William Hill, Betfred, Betway, Casumo, Coral, Grosvenor, Ladbrokes, LeoVegas, Sky Bet and Virgin Bet.

Which exchanges are available in Great Britain?

Betfair Exchange, Matchbook and Smarkets. An exchange matches bets between people, so we list it apart from the sportsbooks.

Who regulates sports betting in Great Britain?

UK Gambling Commission.

Where can I get help with gambling in Great Britain?

Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline (0808 8020 133) and GAMSTOP.

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