Betfair vs Ladbrokes — Ireland
Our verdict: Pick Betfair if prices are competitive without hunting matters most to you; its regulatory record and stated payout terms both hold up on inspection.
| Betfair | Ladbrokes | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.8 | 7.7 |
| Licence | GRAI ✓ | GRAI ✓ |
| Best price share | 69% | 5% |
| Avg. margin | 2.8% | 7.3% |
| Min deposit | 10 | 10 |
| Withdrawal time | 0–24h | 0–24h |
| Payments | Debit Card, PayPal | Debit Card, PayPal |
| Apps | iOS/Android | iOS/Android |
| Find My Best Betting Site | Find My Best Betting Site |
Odds comparison
Odds comparison: we'd point most people to Betfair here — it scores 8.9/10 in our rating, Ladbrokes 7.6/10.
Markets & coverage
Markets & coverage: both score well in our rating (8.8/10 and 8.4/10) — this one won't decide it.
Live betting
Live betting: we'd point most people to Betfair here — it scores 8.7/10 in our rating, Ladbrokes 8.1/10.
Payments & payouts
Payments & payouts: both score well in our rating (8.4/10 and 8.3/10) — this one won't decide it.
Withdrawal time
Withdrawal time: both score well in our rating (8.5/10 and 8.1/10) — this one won't decide it.
App & mobile
App & mobile: both score well in our rating (8.4/10 and 8.4/10) — this one won't decide it.
Bet Builder
Bet Builder: both score well in our rating (7.8/10 and 7.4/10) — this one won't decide it.
Licence & safety
Licence & safety: both score well in our rating (9.2/10 and 9.2/10) — this one won't decide it.
Betfair — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Licensed and regulated locally
- ✓ Responsive customer support
- ✓ Solid live betting section
- ✗ No real bet builder
Ladbrokes — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Polished, easy app
- ✓ Great local payment support
- ✓ Licensed and regulated locally
- ✗ Odds are competitive but not always the best