Best In-Play Betting Sites in the UK 2024

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Top 10 In Play Betting Sites

These are the ten best bookmakers in the country regarding in-play betting. We’ve crunched the numbers so you don’t have to, assessing 28 sports and allocating one point per sport. A maximum score is 28 and as you can see there was only one in-play betting site offering live betting on all twenty-eight options.

Rank	Betting Site	Score	Football	Horse Racing	Greyhounds	NFL	NBA	NHL	MLB	Darts	Snooker	Rugby	Cricket	Tennis	Golf	F1	Speedway	Handball	Volleyball	Cycling	GAA	AFL	eSports	Boxing	UFC / MMA	Table tennis	Trotting	Bowls	Pool	Badminton
1	bet365	28	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
2	Virginbet	27	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅
3	Parimatch	27	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌
4	Boylesports	26	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
5	Coral	25	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
6	Betfair	24	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌
7	SportingIndex	24	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌
8	BetVictor	24	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌
9	Betway	24	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅
10	NetBet	24	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅
11	Casumo Sports	24	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌
12	BetUK	24	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
13	Ladbrokes	23	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
14	William Hill	23	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
15	Paddy Power	23	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
16	Sportingbet	23	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
17	Unibet	23	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌
18	10bet	23	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅
19	Grosvenor Sport	23	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌
20	32Red	23	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌
21	The Pools	23	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅
22	SpreadEx	22	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
23	LeoVegas	22	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	✅	❌
24	TonYBet	22	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
25	BetGoodwin	22	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
26	QuinnBet	21	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
27	Mr Play	21	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
28	BetitOn	21	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
29	Fitzdares	21	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
30	Luckster Sports	21	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
31	BetDaq	20	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
32	BWin	20	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅
33	Smarkets	20	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
34	SBK	20	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
35	888Sports	19	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
36	BetFred	18	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
37	Theonlinecasino Sportd	17	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
38	YetiBet	16	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅
39	Kwiff	16	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
40	Luckland	16	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
41	Matchbook	8	✅	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
42	BetTarget	5	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
43	Tote	0	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌

We’ve taken on the task of analysing hundreds of different data points across over 64 bookmakers to establish which offers the best service for in-play betting. In-play betting is about acting swiftly and decisively, so you don’t want to search for markets or line shopping then and there because before you know it, a goal will have flown in, and the market’s suspended. You need to know in advance which UK bookmaker is the best for your in-play betting. Here are the top 10 in more detail and the current welcome offers.

1. Bet365

The clear winner – Bet365 is your perfect partner for in-play betting. Offering the broadest variety of sports markets and it's super user-friendly. No confusing ads or pop-ups, just clear odds. If you're new to live-betting, start here for an unrivalled experience.

2. VirginBet

VirginBet keeps it plain & simple. Their no-nonsense approach to in-play betting is a definite win. Less on graphics, more on competitive odds & diverse markets. Plus, easy-to-find links to live streaming.

3. Parimatch

Find niche sports & diverse markets at your fingertips with Parimatch's in-play tab. They lead the pack with incredible in-play boosts and promotions.

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4. BoyleSports

Experience the thrill of in-play betting with BoyleSports. Feel the rush as they keep up with rapid play. Limited live streams, but vast pre-match & in-play markets, awesome cash out options, and lightning-fast settlements.

5. Coral

Coral's in-play betting is a game changer. Although less on market variety, they make up for it with an array of sports & a phenomenal live betting experience. Live stream galore with updated stats & a live tracker. Kudos to the Coral in-play package.

6. Betfair

Betfair's in-play betting mirrors their pre-match options - a plethora of choices, with football taking the spotlight! A thorn in the side is the lack of visuals & data to boost the experience. Nonetheless, worth a try.

7. Sporting Index

Spotlight on Sporting Index for its strong in-play graphics. May lack market diversity like Betfair, they still deliver on various sports. The cash-out feature pairs perfectly with in-play action. Plus, supporting info is a punter's delight.

8. BetVictor

BetVictor's in-play section is a visual delight. Packed with details, data, stats in a slick & clean interface. The number of sports may be lesser, but their in-play markets are a mirror image of pre-match. An immersing in-play betting thrill ride.

9. Betway

Betway's in-play betting: Uncomplicated, user-friendly and covers a great range of sports. Their market offerings may not be extensive, but the bet builder in-play option lets you create custom bets on live events, a big plus.

10. NetBet

NetBet's in-play section is all about precision & details. A well-considered interface for punters with live updates faster than minute-by-minute. Stay in-sync with every twist and turn of your favourite events.

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