Top Rated Sportsbooks
Two sportsbooks have been through the full check. Each figure below is read from the operator record we hold, so it cannot drift away from what the review pages say.
bet365
MGA · UKGC · Gibraltar
Betway
MGA · UKGC
Bet365 vs Betway at a Glance
Short, because it only carries what has been verified.
| Sportsbook | Rating (/10) | Licences | Sportsbook welcome offer | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bet365 | 8.9 | MGA, UKGC, Gibraltar | Not published | — |
| Betway | 9.2 | MGA, UKGC | Not published | 2006 |
A dash means we have not verified that figure, not that the operator lacks one. The welcome-offer column reads "Not published" for both because the only offers in our records are casino offers, and a casino deposit match is not a sportsbook sign-up bonus. Wagering, minimum deposit and expiry return to this table when a sportsbook offer is sourced from the operator's own terms.
Betting by Sport
Which markets each sport actually offers, and where the bookmaker's margin sits.
Football
Premier League, Champions League, World Cup markets and free bets
Champions League
Group stage to final: odds and outright markets
Tennis
Grand Slams, ATP and WTA tour betting
Basketball
NBA, EuroLeague and NCAA betting guide
NFL
NFL and college football betting guide
Boxing & MMA
UFC and boxing odds explained
Esports
CS2, League of Legends, Dota 2, Valorant
Golf
PGA, majors and Ryder Cup betting
Cricket
IPL, Test matches and T20 betting sites
Betting Tools and Other Guides
Staking calculators, bet-type guides, and coverage of newer or specialised betting sites.
Accumulators
How accas work and how one leg losing affects the rest
Bet TypeIn-Play Betting
Live betting sites and how in-play odds move
ValueBest Odds Bookmakers
How bookmaker margins work and why they vary
MobileBetting Apps
Mobile sportsbook apps for iOS and Android
CoverageNew Betting Sites
Recently launched sportsbooks we're evaluating
ToolsBet Calculator
Work out potential returns before you place a bet
ToolsValue Betting Calculator
Convert odds formats and calculate Kelly stakes
ToolsExpected Value Calculator
Whether a price is worth taking, given your own estimate of the chance
UnverifiedSwiftBet
Review published, but the licence has not been sourced from a regulator's register, so no rating is claimed here
EssentialBankroll Management
The most important skill for any bettor
How Sportsbook Welcome Offers Work
Three shapes, and a condition attached to each one.
Most sportsbook welcome offers are a matched deposit, a free bet credited after you stake your own money first, or enhanced odds on a specific market. All three usually carry conditions — a minimum odds requirement on the qualifying bet, a wagering multiple before winnings can be withdrawn, and an expiry window, typically 7–30 days.
We publish the figures an operator states in its own terms, for the product the page is about. A casino deposit match is not a sportsbook sign-up offer, even when it comes from the same brand, so it does not appear here. Where a sportsbook figure has not been sourced, the page says "not published" rather than estimating one. Always read the terms line under a Visit or Review button before you claim anything.
How We Choose These Sportsbooks
Four checks, and what happens when one of them fails.
A sportsbook is listed here once we have checked its licence against the regulator's own public register, read the operator's published terms for any figure shown, recorded those figures in one operator record that every page on this site reads from, and rated it on the same /10 scale used across BonusLoots. The full breakdown of what goes into a rating is on our methodology page.
When a check fails, the page says so instead of filling the gap. That is why the comparison table above has a "Not published" column and why SwiftBet is listed without a rating. If you spot a figure here that no longer matches an operator's own terms, tell us via the contact page and we'll check it.
Bet Responsibly
Sports betting should be fun, not a source of stress. Set limits before you bet, never chase losses, and remember: the bookies make money because most people lose. If gambling stops being enjoyable, take a break.
Betting Glossary
Essential betting terms explained.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sportsbooks
A sportsbook is safe to use when a regulator you can check says so. Every operator reviewed on BonusLoots is checked against the public register of the authority it claims to be licensed by — the UK Gambling Commission, the Malta Gaming Authority or Gibraltar — before the review is published, and anything we could not verify is written down as unverified rather than quietly left out. Two operators have completed that check so far: Bet365 and Betway.
Odds represent the probability of an outcome and determine potential winnings. Decimal odds (2.50) = winnings of €1 for every €1 bet. Fractional odds (3/2) = €3 profit per €2 wagered. American odds (±150) = amount to bet to win €100 or amount won on €100. Higher odds indicate lower probability but bigger payouts. Our bet calculator converts between all three formats and works out the return before you stake anything.
A welcome bonus is an incentive offered to new customers. Common types include deposit bonuses (match 100% of first deposit), free bets (credit to use on bets), or enhanced odds. Bonuses come with wagering requirements (turnover multiple, e.g. 5x) and eligibility restrictions (specific sports/markets). Read T&Cs carefully as not all bets count towards requirements.
Football and tennis are ideal for beginners due to predictable betting markets and extensive information availability. Start with simple bets: moneyline (pick the winner), over/under (total goals/points), or spread bets. Avoid complex exotics and live betting initially. Use our beginner guides and bet calculator to understand odds and expected value before placing money.
Parlays (accumulators) combine multiple bets where winnings from one selection roll into the next. All selections must win for the parlay to win. Odds multiply together (e.g., 2.0 × 2.0 × 2.0 = 8.0), creating larger potential returns but higher risk. One loss = entire parlay lost. Popular but risky strategy. Our bet calculator works out what an acca returns, and what each leg contributes.
Pre-match betting: Bets placed before the event starts. More time for research, stable odds. Live/In-play betting: Bets during the event. Odds change dynamically based on real-time developments (goals, score changes). Live betting offers more opportunities but requires quick decisions. See our in-play guide for how the prices move and where the margin goes.