What are the UK's best sports betting apps?

Good question Alex, there are quiet a few UK bookmakers so it can be a little daunting trying to figure out which one should be your sports betting app of choice. To make things a little easier I can tell you it's best to avoid the Ladbrokes betting app. Even though they have one of United Kingdom's biggest chain of betting shops, they haven't kept up with the competition when it comes to their mobile sites. Every version we've tested has been poorly designed and doesn't function as well as the other. The BetVictor app is pretty good also but it's still not off the same calibre as the Coral, Bet365 or William Hill apps. Here is a brief synopsis of these three...

BET365 MOBILE - WWW.BET365.COM

• Even though you won't find this UK based betting giant on your local high-street, they have still succeeded in developing the best bookie app in our option.
• We think it's the best designed sports betting app with the widest range of betting markets from around the globe.
• Live streaming of both horse racing and sports (football, soccer, basketball, tennis, golf etc) on iOS and Android.
• Available on Nokia, BlackBerry, iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Phone.

CORAL MOBILE - CORAL.CO.UK

• Coral are the third largest UK bookmaker with over 1,700 betting shops.
• Coral have a strong focus of horse racing, offering live streams from every racecourse in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
• The Coral for iOS/Android is the only app that streams live greyhound racing.
• The latest version of their app now also offers live streams of tennis and football (soccer) matches.
• Plenty of money back specials and football pools betting promotions available through their mobile site.
• Versions available for both iPhone and Android devices. The Coral BlackBerry app is in development and will be available in the near future. Until then BlackBerry users can use their web app which works just as well.

WILLIAM HILL MOBILE - WWW.WILLIAMHILL.COM

• William Hill are the United Kingdom's largest bookmakers and are listed on the London Stock Exchange.
• Get access to exclusive mobile offers only available through their apps.
• Excellent for live scores and results. Keep-to-date on every football game even if you don't place a bet.
• We haven't counted them all but William Hill claim to offer more live in-play markets than anyone else.
• Listen to live commentary on horse racing and sporting events via their free radio commentary on iOS and Android.

Since Google have banned any type of sports betting apps from Google Play, we could recommend you that you create an account with any of these bookmakers first to take full advantage of their sign-up bonus and then just browse to their website from your Chrome (Android) or Safari (iOS) device and login. You will then be asked if you would like to add the web app to your phones home screen. This just means a button will appear on your phone so you will be able to quickly access the app again at a later date.

If you are using an Apple iPhone or iPad then you can download the apps in a limited number of countries from the APple App Store. IMPORTANT: To claim your new player free bets it is always advisable to register first through the main website.

Coral iPhone App - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/coral/id553287152?mt=8

Bet365 iPhone App - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/bet365/id519684662?mt=8

William Hill iPhone App - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/william-hill/id465712788?mt=8

 

Yes, Bet365's free audio commentary service is a pretty sweet addition to their app. They also stream live commentary of most greyhound and horse races from the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Another pretty great feature that rarely gets a mention is their "Match Live" service that visually demonstrates what is happening on a football pitch or basketball court at any time.

This is a great service for anyone interested in placing a live in-play bet on a game because it offers much more information than just a scoreline. For instance, if you are following a particular football game like Liverpool FC versus Manchester United, you can see in real-time who has had more possession, who has had the greatest number of chances and the most on target shots. This type of information is invaluable in you are interested in live betting because it enables you to see which team in on top during a certain period before you place your bet.

At the time of writing Bet365 "Match Live" offers real-time graphic representations/visualisations for the following sports....

• Soccer (Free kicks, corners, pitch location, throw-in etc.) - Follow games in English/Scottish leagues, World Cup, Spanish, German, Italian football games etc.
• Basketball (time out, free throws, ball possession, 2/3 pointers and much more) - Watch a game progress in every major basketball league, including the NBA.
• Rugby League/Rugby Union (drop goals, penalties, possession, who's in the sin bin, showing kicks) - Whether you're a fan of the 6 Nations, the Rugby World Cup or the Rugby Football League, you can follow all the action in each game in real-time.
• Tennis (Follow all the action with live information on every point, ace, double fault and more) - Obviously you can follow the Wimbledon Tennis championship, as well as the French, Australian and U.S. Tennis Open's and many more)
• Live graphics and alerts are also available for darts and handball.

You can find more information about this iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone feature at Bet365

 

In our opinion Coral is one of the top bookmaker apps for horse racing in the UK and we explain why here in this full review http://www.androidbettingapps.com/coral-bookmaker-app-for-horse-racing-bets.html

For mobile sports betting Bet365 wins hands down because of the free live video and audio commentary they stream to their iPhone and Android apps completely free. A full list of the Bet365 apps features can be found in the review section http://www.androidbettingapps.com/bet365-sports-mobile-bookmaker.html

 

If you want to watch La Liga games for free on your iOS, Windows Phone or Droid you just need to have an account with SkyBet Mobile. They are part of the same company that owns Sky Sports who has the broadcasting rights for the Spanish League. Sky Bet stream every game that is not shown live on Sky Sports. Typically you have access to about 10 games per week, including games between Real Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Granada, Malaga and Bilbao etc.

 

No, you only need to have an account with Sky Bet to watch the La Liga games on your phone/tablet. Registration is free and you don't been to place a bet on any of the teams competing.

 

According to their website they live stream the following football leagues...

Champions League Qualifiers
Europa League
La Liga (Spain)
Copa Libertadores,
Super Liga (Portugal's)
Major League Soccer (USA/Canada)
Russian Premier League
J League
Chinese Super League
Mexican Soccer League
.. and a wide variety of top soccer leagues from Latin American countries.

 

No, PaddyPower do not broadcast any soccer games. Currently Ladbrokes and Bet365 offer the most comprehensive live streaming service. This discussion thread should have everything you need on the topic.

 

No, because Major League Baseball have their own app called "At Bat" that allows you to watch live baseball online. The app streams everything from Opening Day to the World Series for just $20 a year. The At Bat app is available for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android, Kindle Fire, Kindle Phone and Windows Phone.

 

Gala Coral that are one of the biggest high-street bookmakers in the United Kingdom have recently upgraded their iOS and Android betting apps to include live streaming. You can now watch dozens of different live sports everyday for free. Just look for the "Live Stream" icon next to each event.

 

Bet365 are based in England but they are essentially an international online sportsbooks so they run great betting promotions and offers for all types of sports, including NASCAR, Formula 1, golf or UFC/MMA. http://www.androidbettingapps.com/bet365-sports-mobile-bookmaker.html

If you're looking for money back specials then Paddy Power is your best bet. They run great money back specials for American Football and NBA baseball leagues. http://www.androidbettingapps.com/paddypower-mobile-sports-betting.html