Below are the top choices for UK punters wanting to go with a well known name.  Your cash is safe with all of these bookies, they accept all major UK debit cards for deposits and withdrawals as well as eWallets in most cases.

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Betfred

Betfred "the bonus king" and sponsor of the snooker World Championship is a well known UK high street bookie.  Fred recently bought the Tote and both brands now share odds.

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Bluesquare

Launched in 1999, Bluesquare is one of the major players in UK sports betting. It shares odds with 888sport and the gaming experience is near identical between the two sites.

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888sport

Part of the world renowned 888 brand, 888sport sevres the sports betting public.  Shares odds with Bluesquare but is under 888 management.

Paddy Power

Paddy is based in Ireland and has a wealth of betting shops in both Eire and the UK.  With a keen sense of humour but also fair play, Paddy is known for novelty markets and settling bets lost to obscure events as winners!  You can get large stakes down on major games, Paddy doesn't shy away from a big bet.

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Totesport

Initially founded by prime minister Winston Churchill, "the Tote" was set up as a pool betting service.  Today, Totesport continues to offer the same pool betting services as well as fixed odds betting.

Stan James

Stan James was established in 1973 and holds a few shops around the UK.  They offer generous odds and take large stakes.

William Hill

With shops on almost every high street, William Hill is a household name.  Their site is easily navigated, they take huge bets and offer decent odds.

Ladbrokes

Ladbrokes is one of the biggest bookmakers in the UK.  It holds a number of shops and allows collection of online winnings in cash from its shops.  They take huge stakes, especially on NFL and offer generous odds.