You know, most bookmakers are run by good, honest people. But some of them are not - and it's my job to avoid those bookmakers and keep my website visitors away from them. I won't mention them here, but they are notable in their absence. I do - however- insist on a range of bookies for practical reasons. Here are my recommendations:
1. Paddy Power: You can trust Paddy for as long as you live - and the Irish have definitely done so for many years. Since PP went online, more people have opened accounts on this site than any other. It's amazing - they have the range of markets, they have the technical support, and they can be trusted with your cash. Very important.
2. Betfair: This isn't really a bookmaker as such, as you are in fact betting against other betters - but you will get excellent odds - very often higher than at traditional bookmakers - and it is so well managed that your money is as safe as houses with Betfair.
3. William Hill: A solid background in horses makes William Hill the number one pick for horse racing fans. While a lot of online gamblers prefer betting on the football, the horse racing afficionados will go to willhill. The site is actually rather sparse compared to the likes of PP and Betfair, but it works and once more - they are a high street name that you can trust.
4. Jaxx: Jaxx is a strange one - no high-street presence but they do have the backing of two Premiership football clubs and a website that is so good it's almost space-age. They have a 25 free bet offer on at the moment, and their speciality is football: if you want to bet on the Hungarian Second Division, you can - it's your choice. I've tried them, and I agree with what most people say - your money is safe and Jaxx is a very professional online bookie.
5. Totesport: If you have lived in France and experienced the PMU, the Tote (Totesport) is the same idea. It used to be run by the state and you get the odds as the event starts - not when you place the bet. This can leave you a victim of fluctuations that you may otherwise have foreseen. In other words - the Tote can make the odds up so they never lose money. However, it's one for the serious gambler who wants to know his money is safe and that the odds will at least be honest. And the site works very very well indeed.
So there are my 5 bookies that you can try out without risking your money. You should avoid any bookmaker with a website that looks like a throwback to the 1990s - and always read their terms and conditions - very important because there are lots of catches, specifically with free bet promotions and withdrawal conditions. Be very careful, especially with a bookie that includes the numbers 365 in its title as their offer makes you bet over a length of time that is just not fair. Stick to the big names - stick to high street names if you can - and you know your cash is safe.
1. Paddy Power: You can trust Paddy for as long as you live - and the Irish have definitely done so for many years. Since PP went online, more people have opened accounts on this site than any other. It's amazing - they have the range of markets, they have the technical support, and they can be trusted with your cash. Very important.
2. Betfair: This isn't really a bookmaker as such, as you are in fact betting against other betters - but you will get excellent odds - very often higher than at traditional bookmakers - and it is so well managed that your money is as safe as houses with Betfair.
3. William Hill: A solid background in horses makes William Hill the number one pick for horse racing fans. While a lot of online gamblers prefer betting on the football, the horse racing afficionados will go to willhill. The site is actually rather sparse compared to the likes of PP and Betfair, but it works and once more - they are a high street name that you can trust.
4. Jaxx: Jaxx is a strange one - no high-street presence but they do have the backing of two Premiership football clubs and a website that is so good it's almost space-age. They have a 25 free bet offer on at the moment, and their speciality is football: if you want to bet on the Hungarian Second Division, you can - it's your choice. I've tried them, and I agree with what most people say - your money is safe and Jaxx is a very professional online bookie.
5. Totesport: If you have lived in France and experienced the PMU, the Tote (Totesport) is the same idea. It used to be run by the state and you get the odds as the event starts - not when you place the bet. This can leave you a victim of fluctuations that you may otherwise have foreseen. In other words - the Tote can make the odds up so they never lose money. However, it's one for the serious gambler who wants to know his money is safe and that the odds will at least be honest. And the site works very very well indeed.
So there are my 5 bookies that you can try out without risking your money. You should avoid any bookmaker with a website that looks like a throwback to the 1990s - and always read their terms and conditions - very important because there are lots of catches, specifically with free bet promotions and withdrawal conditions. Be very careful, especially with a bookie that includes the numbers 365 in its title as their offer makes you bet over a length of time that is just not fair. Stick to the big names - stick to high street names if you can - and you know your cash is safe.
About the Author:
The writer runs the site Free Bet Bookmaker, where you can get a free bet from one of the bookmakers mentioned here. Free bet offers come with many terms and conditions - so check out our guide online.
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