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Bookmakers on a greyhound race course, Reading, Berkshire

A bookmaker, bookie, or turf accountant is an organization or a person that accepts and pays off bets on sporting and other events at agreed-upon odds.

History[edit]

The first bookmaker, Ogden, stood at Newmarket in 1795.[1]

Range of events[edit]

Bookmakers in many countries focus on accepting bets on professional sports, especially horse racing and association football (soccer). However, a wider range of bets, including on political elections, awards ceremonies such as the Oscars, and novelty bets are accepted by bookmakers in some countries.

Operational procedures[edit]

By 'adjusting the odds' in their favour (paying out amounts using odds that are less than what they determined to be the true odds) or by having a point spread, bookmakers aim to guarantee a profit by achieving a 'balanced book', either by getting an equal number of bets for each possible outcome or (when they are offering odds) by getting the amounts wagered on each outcome to reflect the odds.[2] When a large bet comes in, a bookmaker may also try to lay off the risk by buying bets from other bookmakers. Bookmakers do not generally attempt to make money from the bets themselves but rather by acting as market makers and profiting from the event regardless of the outcome. Their working methods are similar to those of an actuary, who does a similar balancing of financial outcomes of events for the assurance and insurance industries.

Legality[edit]

Depending on the country, bookmaking may be legal or illegal and is often regulated. In the United Kingdom, since 1 May 1961, bookmaking has been legal and has even been a small contributor to the British economy, with a recent explosion of interest with regard to the international gaming sector industry. However, gambling debts were unenforceable under British law until the Gambling Act 2005. Many bookmakers are members of IBAS, an industry organisation used to settle disputes.

Bookmaking is generally illegal in the United States, with Nevada being an exception due to the influence of Las Vegas. In May 2018, a United States Supreme Court ruling struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, which prevented individual states from legalizing bookmaking.

In some countries, such as Singapore, Sweden, Canada, and Japan, the only legal bookmaker is owned and operated by the state. In Canada, this is part of the lottery programme and is known as Sport Select.

United Kingdom gambling industry[edit]

The first bookmaker in the United Kingdom is considered to be Harry Ogden, who opened a business in the 1790s, although similar activities had existed in other forms earlier in the eighteenth century.[3][4]

Following the Gaming Act 1845, the only gambling allowed in the United Kingdom was at race tracks. The introduction of special excursion trains meant that all classes of society could attend the new racecourses opening across the country. Cash flowed to the bookmakers who employed bodyguards against protection gangs operating within the vast crowds.[5] Illegal betting shops were fined, but some, like Bella Thomasson, ran betting businesses that the police appeared to turn a blind eye to.[6]

In 1961, Harold Macmillan's Conservative government legalised betting shops, with tough measures enacted to ensure that bookmakers remained honest. A large industry has grown since. At one time, there were over 15,000 betting shops. Now, through consolidation, they have been reduced to between 9,100 and 9,200 in 2013.[7] The group of the largest bookmakers in the country, known as the 'Big Three', comprises William Hill, Ladbrokes, and Coral.[8]

Improved TV coverage and the modernisation of the law have allowed betting in shops and casinos in most countries. In the UK, on-track bookies still mark up the odds on boards beside the race course and use tic-tac or mobile telephones to communicate the odds between their staff and to other bookies, but, with the modernisation of United Kingdom bookmaking laws, online and high street gambling are at an all-time high. A so-called super-casino had been planned for construction in Manchester, but the government announced that this plan had been scrapped on 26 February 2008.

Internet gambling[edit]

Although online gambling first started in 1994 when the licensing authority of Antigua and Barbuda passed the Free Trade & Processes Act, bookmakers did not get involved until 2001. They were forced to act when research at the time found there were eight million online players worldwide.[9]

With the arrival of the World Wide Web, many bookmakers have an online brand, but independently owned bookmakers often still maintain a 'bricks and mortar' only operation as the software and hardware required to operate a successful online betting operation are complex and their costs are quite prohibitive; other bookmakers operate 'skins' or 'white label' websites, which they purchase from one of the large firms. The main websites require bets to be from countries where Internet gambling is allowed and from people over 18 years old. Some small bookmakers and startups purchase software from specialised white label solution providers. Since gambling products have a high conversion rate from one niche to another, most online betting websites also feature other gambling products such as poker, live dealer casino games, lottery, bingo, slots and other casino games. Controversially, the explosion in Internet gambling is being linked to a rise in gambling addiction, according to the UK's help and advice organisations for addicts, GamCare and Gamblers Anonymous.

Increasingly, online bettors are turning to the use of betting exchanges such as Betfair and BETDAQ, which automatically match back and lay bets between different bettors, thus effectively cutting out the bookmaker's traditional profit margin also called an overround.

These online exchange markets operate a market index of prices near but usually not at 100% competitiveness, as exchanges take commissions on winnings. True wholesale odds are odds that operate at 100% of probabilistic outcomes.

Betting exchanges compete with the traditional bookmaker. They are generally able to offer punters better odds because of their much lower overheads but also give opportunities for arbitrage, the practice of taking advantage of a price differential between two or more markets. However, traditionally, arbitrage has always been possible by backing all outcomes with bookmakers (dutching), as opposed to laying an outcome on an exchange. Exchanges, however, allow bookmakers to see the state of the market and set their odds accordingly.

With the increasing number of online betting exchanges, betting exchanges are now providing free bet offers in an attempt to lure customers away from the competition. These free bets are generally based on the size of the deposit made into the gambling account. For example, if a customer made a deposit of $20, the betting exchange would deposit an additional $20 for the customer to use.[10] Free bet rules vary depending on the betting exchange.

Some bookmakers have even taken to using betting exchanges as a way of laying off unfavourable bets and thus reducing their overall exposure. This has led to insecurity from some TABs in Australia, state-run betting agencies that attempted to deny Betfair an Australian licence by running unfavourable ads in the media regarding the company. When Tasmania granted Betfair a licence despite these efforts, the Western Australian state legislature passed a law that specifically criminalised using betting exchanges from within the state; however, the law was later ruled to be unconstitutional. As a result, internet gambling in Australia required a new legal framework. The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 regulates the online gambling market in Australia, together with all its amendments. The last amendment was introduced on 13 September 2017. This bill states that online casinos, online poker and live betting is illegal in Australia. The Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) is the regulatory body that is in charge of all supervising online gambling activities. Online sports betting is legal, however.[11]

Bets are also taken via phones, using email and SMS text messages,[12] though poker and other sports are more suited to other media. As technology moves on, the gambling world ensures it is a major player in new technology operations.

Most televised sports in the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe are now sponsored wholly or partly by Internet and high street bookmakers, with sometimes several bookmakers and online casinos being displayed on players' shirts, advertising hoardings, stadium signs and competition event titles. Sponsors are especially highlighted in the football category since football fans present a significant percentage of the target group the bookmakers serve.

Many of the bookmakers are sponsoring some of the major football teams in the major European football leagues,[13] although Werder Bremen are currently fighting the German courts for the freedom to continue featuring bookmaker Bwin on their shirts, as Germany and France take action against online gamers. For example, as of 1 January 2020, Germany bettors will not be able to bet more than €1,000 a month. The latest amendment of the ITG states that. New online sportsbook laws are expected in the near future in Germany, as this law is only temporary: the expiration date is set to be on 20 June 2020.[14]

The situation is not that strict in France, however. Online sports betting in France is divided into two sections: Autorité de Régulation des Jeux en Ligne (ARJEL) regulates online sports betting, while online horse betting is regulated by the law 'Decree 2010-498 from 17 May 2010. International bookmakers are allowed to enter the French market, thanks to the Law No. 2010-476 from 12 May 2010.[15][16]

With the recent banning of tobacco sponsorship[17] and the significant commercial budgets available to the gaming industry, sponsorship by car manufacturers, alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and fast-food marketers is being rapidly replaced by sponsorship from gaming companies in the Far East and Europe.

The United Kingdom's Gambling Act 2005 introduced a new regulatory system for governing gambling in Great Britain. This system includes new provisions for regulating the advertising of gambling products. These provisions of the Act came into effect in September 2007. It is an offence to advertise in the UK, gambling that physically takes place in a non-European Economic Area (EEA) or, in the case of gambling by remote means, gambling that is not regulated by the gambling laws of an EEA state. The Gambling Commission is the body that makes sure all sites and operators follow the new restrictions. In addition to the Gambling Act of 2005, according to the new gambling bill, online gambling sites are only allowed to offer services within the United Kingdom, if they are registered at the UK Gambling Commission.[18]

The situation is more confused in the United States, which has attempted to restrict operators of foreign gambling websites accessing their domestic market. This resulted in 2007 in a ruling against the US government by the World Trade Organization.[19] However, common online gambling laws in the United States still don't exist - it differs from state to state. All forms of online gambling are illegal within the states of Utah and Hawaii, while the states of Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey took a different approach: almost all forms of online gambling are legal in these states. These are the only US states where online casino sites can be legally registered. It is important to mention that Native Americans have their own gambling legislation - the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. However, they need their state's approval in order to be able to offer their services online.[20]

See also[edit]

  • Bookies – a German film

References[edit]

  1. ^Barrett, Norman, ed. (1995). The Daily Telegraph Chronicle of Horse Racing. Enfield, Middlesex: Guinness Publishing. p. 10.
  2. ^Cortis, Dominic (2015). 'Expected Values and variance in bookmaker payouts: A Theoretical Approach towards setting limits on odds'. Journal of Prediction Markets. 1. 9.
  3. ^Munting, Roger (1996). An Economic and Social History of Gambling in Britain and the USA. Manchester University Press. p. 89.
  4. ^Vamplew, Wray; Kay, Joyce. (2005). Encyclopedia of British Horseracing. Routledge. p. 50.
  5. ^Dick Kirby, The Race Track Gangs, The Peeler issue 7 July 2002, 'Friends of the Met Police Museum'
  6. ^'Thomason, Ann Arabella [known as Bella Thomasson] (1874–1959), bookmaker'. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/56685.
  7. ^Gambling Commission Gambling industry statistics April 2009 to September 2012
  8. ^Vamplew and Kay, p. 51.
  9. ^'A history of online casinos: infographic'. rightcasino.com.
  10. ^'The Most Common Sportsbook Bonus Types'. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  11. ^Communications. 'Interactive Gambling Act 2001'. www.legislation.gov.au. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  12. ^'Betfred.com Chooses OtherLevels' Platform to Power Their Mobile Marketing Campaigns'. Market Watch. 28 July 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  13. ^'A Look At Bookmakers Sponsoring Football Clubs'. ReliableBookies.com. 19 March 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  14. ^'Entwurf eines Dritten Staatsvertrages zur Änderung des Staatsvertrages zum Glücksspielwesen in Deutschland (Dritter Glücksspieländerungsstaatsvertrag)'(PDF). Landtag Nordrhein-Westfalen.
  15. ^LOI n° 2010-476 du 12 mai 2010 relative à l'ouverture à la concurrence et à la régulation du secteur des jeux d'argent et de hasard en ligne (1). Legifrance. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  16. ^Décret n° 2010-498 du 17 mai 2010 relatif à la définition des courses hippiques supports des paris en ligne et aux principes généraux du pari mutuel. Legifrance. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  17. ^Holman, C D'Arcy; Donovan, Robert; Corti, Billie; Jalleh, Geoffrey; Frizzell, Shirley; Carroll, Addy. 'Banning tobacco sponsorship: replacing tobacco with health messages and creating health-promoting environments'. The British Medical Journal. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  18. ^'The Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014'. UK Gambling Commission. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  19. ^'WTO rules against US gaming ban'. BBC News. 30 March 2007. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
  20. ^'Public Law 100-497-OCT. 17, 1988: An Act to regulate gaming on Indian lands'(PDF). Government Publishing Office [US]. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
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Ladbrokes is one of the most well-known betting companies in British history. Ladbrokes is one of the most well-known betting companies in British history. Ladbrokes Bingo, Ladbrokes Casino, Ladbrokes Sports are the most popular.

Ladbrokes sports betting were started in the 18th century by a man named Harry Ogden, who is recognized widely by many people as the first professional bookmaker in the UK.

Ladbrokes betting itself was launched as a brand back in 1902 and came from the Ladbrokes hall in Worcestershire, where there were racing stables. Ladbrokes online betting started in 2000 and has been in operation to this day.

The company is licensed in Gibraltar and the UK. They have over 14,000 employees in Belgium, Ireland, the UK, and Spain. Ladbrokes have a combined total of 4228 betting shops.

Being the oldest bookmaker in the world is an added advantage that comes with enormous responsibility. For that reason, whatever they offer at Ladbrokes casino, Ladbrokes sports, and Ladbrokes online betting, has to live up to the standards set over a century and a half in operation.

Some of their Best Features include the Following:

  • Over 35 sports
  • Live to stream
  • Great selections for football fans
  • Betting exchange features.
  • Telephone betting
  • A user-friendly web experience
  • It is quick and free of charge payments

Ladbrokes is not known for having the best odds, but they have so much more to offer than that. They offer you complete choices that will give you a vast range of sports to choose from. You will get the cumulative experience that combines experience and insight at the same time.

Licensing and Funds Safety

Ladbrokes is one of the few companies that have a flawless reputation you can rely on. They are licensed by both the Licensing Authority of Gibraltar under the Gambling Act 2005 and the UK Gambling Commission.

The license granted to make sure that Ladbrokes has to:

  • Ensure that anyone suffering from issues related to gambling through their site is given help and guidance
  • Ensure that patrons get fair treatment and transparency in service
  • Ensure that anyone under legal age does not gamble on their website.

As a company that merged with Coral to form the Ladbrokes Coral Group, and then later bought by GVC Holdings, it is safe to say that they are financially stable and will present no problems when it comes to paying out.

Software in Ladbrokes

Ladbrokes online is not only about betting on sports. They offer Ladbrokes bingo, Ladbrokes casino, and Ladbrokes poker too. It should come as no surprise that the platform is built for everyone who wants to make some money playing on the internet.

They work with software partners of renown in the industry of online gambling. Ladbrokes poker software and Ladbrokes casino software contains content from the following providers:

With many providers like this, Ladbrokes casino and Ladbrokes poker will be one of the best Ladbrokes online betting experiences that you will have. When you feel like your usual gaming spot is becoming stale and unattractive, you will never have to deal with that here.

Ladbrokes offers you versatility in your online betting to make sure that you always have fun when playing. You can get online gaming through both mobile and PC browsers in jurisdictions that are approved. Always check to make sure you are in a part of the world that can get this.

The Ladbrokes Sportsbook

The Sportsbook is the asset that Ladbrokes online betting uses as the claim to fame. It is one of their most popular features. The Ladbrokes sports section is bursting at the seams with a lot of options that will leave you wanting more.

You can make all the standard bet types you want here. To make sure that you know what you will be getting from them, let us look at some of the games offered by Ladbrokes sports online betting:

It is a large selection of all the things that you can follow live on LadbrokesSports and do some in-play betting too. The site will give you links to the games so that you can stream them if you like. With just the click of a button, you can use Ladbrokes sports from the phone or PC and be able to make a bet on who is going to score next along with other options.

Fantasy/Virtual Games and Betting Exchange on Ladbrokes Online

When you are tired of reality, and what it has, you can always bet on the fantasy teams or virtual teams where you analyze data. These are computer-generated matched that have teams you know and love. However, the teams take about 5 minutes to game.

With this time-frame, you can make bets faster than if you were to wait out a 90-minute match.

In addition to all this, you will find that they has a betting exchange. It is similar to the one used by Betfair. If you have never used an exchange before, do not worry, it is pretty straightforward. Ladbrokes sports will allow you to use the exchange format, create odds for a match (different from the actual odds), post the best, and wait for someone to accept it.

The site will take a commission for facilitating this transaction and for the use of their platform. The bet is paid out, just like it would if you were to bet against the house.

Ladbrokes Poker

The Ladbrokes poker section is part of the iPoker Network that is operated by the company called Playtech. Back in 2006 and 2011, the online poker industry took a hit when it was banned and shit down in the United States. However, the Network is still online and offering poker games.

Ladbrokes poker, Ladbrokes casino, and Ladbrokes slots, all offer you the opportunity to play these games. For poker, you can download to your PC or mobile, the app (using Flash). Apple users cannot access it. You will need an android device to get the games.

The Network now has at least one $30,000 guaranteed event every week. Compared to the millions played on other sites, Ladbrokes poker may not seem like the best place to be, but the play is much weaker here.

Ladbrokes Bingo

Ladbrokes Bingo is the UK’s top online bingo site is home to many of your favorite online Bingo Games. Ladbrokes Bingo features a sort of games to enjoy, so there’s something here for everyone; from daily specials to big monthly prizes, and lots of of them are often appreciated for free of charge because of Ladbrokes bingo special offers. Once you’ve created an account on Ladbrokes bingo, as a replacement Ladbrokes Bingo member, you will have the prospect to require part altogether of our latest offers and promotions, ensuring you get the absolute best we’ve to offer!

Ladbrokes Casino

Some of the table games at Ladbrokes casino are offered to the players as Live Dealer options. These kinds of games can be enjoyable, and many people say they are favorites. At a Ladbrokes online casino, you will find the best choices.

You can select the dealer you want, and they will pop up on a webcam to play the game against you. For the Ladbrokes casino, they use Evolution Gaming, which is a leading company in offering Live Dealer software.

When using Live Dealer on Ladbrokes casino options, you will be able to play the following games:

  • Blackjack
  • Roulette
  • Three-Card Poker
  • Dream Catcher
  • Casino Hold’em
  • Baccarat
  • Ultimate Texas Hold’em

With these options, the Ladbrokes casino is where you want to be when playing online live dealer games.

Ladbrokes Slots

With many software providers to choose from, there are about 1000 different Ladbrokes slot machines in the Ladbrokes casino alone. The games may seem like a lot to choose from, but the kind of variety you get here is unparalleled.


Ladbrokes slots have some of the leading names in the entertainment domain. Some of the great video games you will find at include:

Try the Ladbrokes slots and see what calls out to you.

Welcome Bonus and Offers

Ladbrokes welcome bonuses are different for each type of the games you will get here. As soon as you select the one you want, you will not be able to take on the other offers. Depending on the game you consider first to play, you should always check the bonus to get the best deal.

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To make this easy, let us look at the welcome casino offer you get here:

100% Match bonus with a maximum of $500.,

It seems like a simple enough offer, but there are terms and conditions you should check out before you pick the bonus so that you know how it all works out. Here are the terms and conditions for your consideration:

  • Offer open to online customers age 18+
  • This First Deposit Bonus is only available to new Ladbrokes casino/Slots/Live Casino customers who have never made a first deposit in any of Ladbrokes online products.
  • You will be awarded 100% of your first deposit of £20 or more.
  • Minimum bonus £20. Maximum bonus £500
  • The minimum deposit amount to qualify for the 100% Bonus is set at £20 as a single transaction (or currency equivalent). Fund transfers will not be eligible.
  • Deposits made via Neteller or MoneyBookers will NOT qualify for this offer.
  • 30% stake limitation applies as clause 23 in our promotional general terms and conditions with a maximum allowed single bet amount of £50.
  • The wagering requirement for the 100% Welcome bonus is twenty times (x20) your deposit amount plus your bonus amount to redeem any bonus winnings. For example, if you deposit £100 and receive a bonus worth £100, you will be required to wager (£100 + £100) x 20 = £4000. (Not all games count fully towards wagering requirements, see table below for full breakdown).
  • Only one First Deposit Bonus is available per customer, per household, per shared computer and shared IP address and no other first deposit bonus will be available.
  • Ladbrokes casino reserves the right to withdraw this introductory offer from anyone who does not qualify or is excluded from our offers under the full terms and conditions.

The Ladbrokes bonus may not be the best bonus you can get on the internet but, it gives you a chance to earn some bonus dollars with the initial deposit you make.

The Ladbrokes Adventure Promotion

The promotion offered by Ladbrokes is quite reasonable considering other places do not have something like this. This promotion uses a social gaming strategy that is a part of so many promotions to attract casino players.

It is based on earning coins. You can do this by completing challenges while you play the games that use real money on any of the Ladbrokes software. As you beat the challenge, you will unlock rewards that are redeemable at the reward center.

The promotion is excellent because of the added thrill you will get from completing the challenges, unlocking the rewards, and going to whole new levels.

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The challenges are a testament to the marketing being head and shoulders above most of the competitors. You will have the chance to win more, have more fun, and be able to claim each new reward you unlock, with relative ease.

Ladbrokes Withdrawal and Deposit Options

There are not very many countries that can access the games Ladbrokes provides. However, if you use Ladbrokes online betting, you will have several options to make deposits and withdrawals. Some of the solutions provided include the use of e-wallets and instant withdrawal. So, you do not have to wait for the money for too long.

The deposit options include:

The withdrawal options include:

With these options, you will be able to move money into and out of Ladbrokes with relative ease.

The Ladbrokes Programs

Sports

Among the other features you will get the following:

1. The Ladbrokes Comp program

The comp program is offered by Playtech licenses and will earn you points playing with real money in the Ladbrokes casino games. Every comp point you receive is for every $10 you use playing on the games.

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When you reach 100 points, you will be able to redeem $1 in real money. It is advisable to convert these points as soon as you have enough because they have an expiry date for some reason. It would be unfortunate if you lost them because you could not convert them early enough.

2. The VIP Program

Ladbrokes Online Betting Log In

For the players, Ladbrokes online betting offers you a 4-tiered program that will cover everything you want. There is more information about this on the website, but we will give you a summary of what you need to know.

VIP Points are earned as follows:

  • 2 points for £10 stake on Slots, Scratch cards, and Ladbrokes bingo
  • 1 point for every £10 stake for all other Casino games
  • 5 points for every £10 stake for Sports single bets
  • 3 points for every £10 stake for Sports multiple bets

The following table shows you the exact deposits, and how they correspond to the points you will earn:

The website includes concert tickets, sporting events, tickets, and VIP events that you can be invited to when you are on the VIP program. You can work your way to Platinum status and enjoy all the perks offered here.

The Ladbrokes Customer Service Experience

Ladbrokes is excellent, but they do not offer 24/7 customer service. This is kind of disappointing, seeing as they do everything else so well. If you want to reach the casino for any issues, you can contact them through email, telephone, and Live Chat.

They have land-based betting shops that you can visit. However, you will need to check and see if they have one near your physical location. If there is one, you can walk in and ask anything you need about your account.

Our Final Verdict on Ladbrokes

It is worth noting that there are sites out there with better sports betting experiences than this one. However, they have certain reliability that has allowed the company to stay in the limelight for over a century.

The cache that comes with being the oldest bookmaker company in the world is certainly something to give you comfort if you want to use them. If you look at the Ladbrokes sports, casino, bingo, and other offers like the Ladbrokes 49s, you will find that it is all here.

Ladbrokes is like a one-stop-shop where you will find all the things you want. The company is worth checking out. They have an easy registration process you can follow and see what they have to offer. Just like any other place, you can opt-out, if you do not like what you see.