Ladbrokes was founded in 1886 (!) and is thus one of the oldest bookmakers around, still considered the go-to option for many UK punters. Although there are still many physical betting shops in the country, Ladbrokes has also grown tremendously online and it has done so along with Coral, following the merger in 2016 to form the 'Coral Ladbrokes Group'.
Two years after that, the group was acquired by the gambling giant Entain and this has certainly helped both betting sites grow. While these are the two proper sister sites, there are a few more that utilise the Entain sportsbook. A lot of them are quite unknown, though, so this might be the first time you hear about them.
Below, we review each of Ladbrokes' sister sites and since they are fundamentally the same product, we focus on the differences between them.
Coral has not been around for as long as Ladbrokes, launching in 1926, but this still makes it one of the oldest bookmakers in the country. It made perfect sense for these bookies to merge, in other words, and you will largely find the same product on these two sites. There are a few differences, though, so let's take a look.
Right off the bat, when registering on Coral, you will notice that the welcome offer has a slightly different structure. While it is also a bet £5 get £20 deal, this bonus is credited as a single £20 free bet rather than four separate ones. Which you prefer will come down to personal preference, but we actually recommend claiming both.
The promotions section, i.e. offers for existing customers, is also slightly different but we must say that Coral comes out on top here. The Coral Rewards Grabber is one of the most popular promotions in the UK and while there is no acca promotion, the bookie has nailed the surprise element with its promotions.
Aside from these things, though, Coral and Ladbrokes are basically identical and that comes with several pros. For example, if you have been a big user of Ladbrokes on mobile, you can rest knowing that Coral also has a fantastic betting app.
This betting site was first launched in 1998 and thanks to its success in the South American market, it was acquired by Entain in 2013. The design differs a bit from Ladbrokes and Coral but fundamentally, the sportsbook is the same. The welcome offer is also slightly different as new customers must complete certain challenges to receive the bonuses in instalments.
Gamebookers is very similar to Sportingbet in many ways, also launching in the late 90s. It was under the same ownership as Bwin for a while before Entain's takeover, but it is a bookmaker that has remained in the shadow of the rest. The site looks identical to Sportingbet, with the only differences being the colours and a lack of a welcome offer.
Football fans will have seen the Bwin logo before, going heavy on sponsorships with teams such as the Serie A team AC Milan and the Champions League titans Real Madrid in the past. The betting site has experienced most of its success in mainland Europe, but there is also a UK version for punters to use. The welcome offer is a bit disappointing, effectively acting as insurance if your first bet loses. Overall, Bwin is a decent but not brilliant bookie.
While there are a quite few Ladbrokes sister sites, as you can see above, there is really only one worthy of our time and that is Coral. The bookmaker blows the rest of the sister sites out of the water and there are many reasons for this. Above all, we really like the simplicity of the sportsbook despite having so many features.
Unfortunately, with new sites launching all the way, more and more punters have experienced issues of various kinds - sometimes even placing bets (!). There is none of that when betting on Coral, though, and this goes a long way. In addition to the sportsbook features mentioned above, the bookie also offers fast withdrawals and that is great.
Below, we have collected everything you need to know about deposits and withdrawals on Ladbrokes sister sites. Note: We have only included the data of Coral, not the other bookies.
Payment Method | Min. Limit | Max. Limit | Transaction Fee | Processing Time |
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Visa | £5 | £2,000 | No Fees | Instant |
Mastercard | £5 | £2,000 | No Fees | Instant |
Paysafecard | £5 | £2,000 | No Fees | Instant |
Paypal | £10 | £2,000 | No fee | Instant |
Apple Pay | £5 | £2,000 | No Fees | Instant |
Google Pay | £5 | £2,000 | No Fees | Instant |
Instant Bank Transfer | £5 | £2,000 | No Fees | Instant |
Payment Method | Min. Limit | Max. Limit | Transaction Fee | Processing Time |
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Visa | £5 | Not specified | No Fees | 60 minutes in our test |
Mastercard | £5 | Not specified | No Fees | 1-3 business days |
Paypal | £10 | Not specified | No fee | Within 24 hours |
Apple Pay | £5 | Not specified | No Fees | 1-3 business days |
Bank Transfer | £5 | Not specified | No Fees | 2-4 business days |
Instant Bank Transfer | £5 | Not specified | No Fees | Within minutes |
There are currently many welcome offers to claim in the UK and as mentioned, Ladbrokes and its sister sites have some of the best ones. Below, we have listed the offers of Coral.
Operator | Welcome Offer | Bonus Code | Claim Offer | |
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| Welcome Offer Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets | No code required | Claim Offer | 18+ New UK+ROI Customers only. Min deposit & bet £10 at min odds 1/2 to qualify for 4 x £10 free bets. Certain deposit methods and bet types excl. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply. |
| Welcome Offer Play £10 Get £50 Casino Bonus | No code required | Claim Offer | 18+. New customers only. Min spend £10 on qualifying games. Certain deposit types excluded. £50 Bonus on selected games subject to 40x wager req. Must accept within 14 days, valid for 30 days. Player restrictions and T&Cs apply. |
Isak is an experienced content writer with a background in sports journalism. Having focused mainly on football in the past, he certainly knows a thing or two about the betting industry. At BettingLounge, Isak makes sure that all of the content is up to date, specialising in reviews of UK betting sites.