It has now grown into an empire, with Betfred recently acquiring the Tote for £265 million and demonstrating a commitment to horse racing in the process. This bookmaker are now based in Gibraltar and are licensed by the government in this region, having originally been founded in 1967 and their retail estate now numbers 1350 shops.
Betfred Review
By Dan Favale,
Updated on: Jul 17, 2014 12:00 AM
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Summary of our Betfred Sportsbook Review – Betfred are a leading UK bookmaker who have developed a reputation for offering bonuses across several sports, with owner Fred Done earning the moniker The Bonus King. The company started with betting shops in the north of England.
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Our BetFred Rating
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Betfred Sign Up Process
It’s simple to get a Betfred account and new customers are regularly offered the chance to claim a no deposit bonus in addition to the free bet that becomes available when you place your first bet. The application page is straightforward, with just a few basic details required and you also need to agree to the Betfred terms and conditions. Funding your account takes a few seconds with a wide range of payment methods accepted, so you can essentially place your first bet within five minutes of clicking on the “Sign Up Now” button.
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Betfred Bonuses
There’s a free £50 bet up for grabs when you open a Betfred account and it’s one of the easier bookmaker bonuses to enjoy. Open an account and make your first deposit with this bookmaker to get started, then place a first bet of £5 or more at odds of evens or greater. You will then get a free bet to the same value up to £50 and this free bet will appear in the free balance section within 24 hours of your first bet being settled. There are lots of other bonuses available, including a £10 no deposit free bet when you register.
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Betfred Website
The Betfred website is pretty impressive and there’s a horizontal menu devoted to further information on the latest free bets, promotions and coupons. The Betting Highlights menu ensures that the most popular markets are just a click of a mouse away, with a rotating graphic showcasing the best offers and the upcoming sporting events. The right-hand bet slip is populated automatically when you click on various selections, while there are plenty of other services including news, football analyser and live commentary.
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Betfred Betting Options
A great range of sports but for anyone looking to place football or horse racing bets, you’re treated to a healthy range of markets at Betfred and their accompanying promotions and bonuses add even more value. Double Delight and Hat-Trick Heaven mean that any First Goalscorer bets on a big football match could see you enjoy treble the odds, while horse racing enthusiasts can enjoy Fred’s price boosts as well as the full complement of Tote bets such as Placepot, Exacta and Trifecta.
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Betfred Betting Odds
Betfred are really competitive when it comes to their pricing for the top sports and the trading team are unafraid to take a position when it comes to the best teams in the Premier League. This is especially the case with Manchester United, with Fred Done a supporter of the club who has paid out early on the Red Devils over the past two seasons. Many daily horse races are subjected to price boosts and enhanced each-way terms are a regular feature. You will also get extra places for big golf and tennis tournaments.
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Betfred Live Betting
In-Play betting is available at Betfred who use betstream technology to provide live odds, with a modest selection of sporting events served up to customers on a daily basis. The upcoming football matches are showcased as part of a graphics menu, while clicking on an In-Play event will present the available markets and accompanying data. The odds update smoothly in real time and the prices are reasonably competitive when set against Betfred’s rivals, while bet placement is also straightforward.
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Betfred Customer Support
Live help is available on a 24/7 basis and you will be connected to a member of staff within seconds of loading up the client. The customer service representatives are polite and well-trained which means a resolution to your query can often be provided quickly. There is also the option to email Betfred or use one of the toll-free numbers to speak with someone regarding your query, while an FAQ’s section is available which may well include the answer to a bet or account-related query you might have.
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Betfred Payment Methods
The majority of customers use a debit or credit card to fund their account, with Betfred not charging you for these methods, while this bookmaker also allow one free deposit per day made using Neteller or Moneybookers. Any additional transactions are subjected to a 2.9% charge and Betfred use a high quality encryption system to make sure all deposits are completely safe. The minimum deposit is £5 and withdrawals will take between 48-72 hours to return to your account.
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