Sports betting is very popular in the United Kingdom with the legalisation of online sports betting in 2005. Sports betting in the UK has grown exponentially since then, and now there are several legal UK betting providers offering their services online.

Some of the most popular betting providers in the UK include Ladbrokes, William Hill, Coral, Betfair, Paddy Power and Betfred. All of these betting companies are regulated by the UK Gambling Commission and offer a wide range of betting markets on a variety of sports. UK customers can bet on a variety of sports such as football, horse racing, cricket, tennis, rugby, golf, darts, basketball, and more. Customers can also take advantage of promotions and promotions offered by the bookmakers to gain an edge when placing a bet.

Sports betting is the general activity of predicting sports results and placing a wager on the outcome. The frequency of sports bet upon varies by region, with the vast majority of bets being placed on football, American football, basketball, baseball, hockey, athletics, golf, and motor sports.

Sports betting can also extend to non–athletic events, such as reality show contests and political elections, in addition to non–human contests such as horse racing and greyhound racing.

Many bookmakers offer odds on a variety of sports–related outcomes that are not directly related to the result of a game or race. Typical examples include betting on the number of goals scored in a football match, betting on which team will win a cricket match, or betting on the result of a baseball, basketball, or ice hockey game.

Payment for sports bets is usually by cash or a cheque issued by the betting shop. In some cases, debit and credit cards are accepted as payment. Vouchers and stored–value cards with a barcode can also be used in some cases for making deposits and withdrawals at sports betting sites.