William Hill vs Betway
Betway edges William Hill on odds value and app rating, while William Hill scores higher on safety and market depth. Both are established operators, both accept Debit Card and PayPal, both offer a €10 minimum deposit and withdrawals inside a 0–24h window. The right pick depends on what you actually care about — sharper prices and a slicker phone experience, or a longer track record with deeper sports coverage. This head-to-head breaks down the scoring, the odds data and the practical differences so you can choose without guesswork.
| William Hill | Betway | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Licence | GRAI ✓ | GRAI ✓ |
| Best price share | 5% | 5% |
| Avg. margin | 7.4% | 7.5% |
| 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: both score well in our rating (7.9/10 and 7.7/10) — this one won't decide it.
Markets & coverage
Markets & coverage: both score well in our rating (8.5/10 and 8.4/10) — this one won't decide it.
Live betting
Live betting: both score well in our rating (8.3/10 and 8.2/10) — this one won't decide it.
Payments & payouts
Payments & payouts: both score well in our rating (8.6/10 and 8.4/10) — this one won't decide it.
Withdrawal time
Withdrawal time: both score well in our rating (8.4/10 and 8.2/10) — this one won't decide it.
App & mobile
App & mobile: both score well in our rating (8.7/10 and 8.5/10) — this one won't decide it.
Bet Builder
Bet Builder: both score well in our rating (7.9/10 and 7.8/10) — this one won't decide it.
Licence & safety
Licence & safety: both score well in our rating (9.3/10 and 9.0/10) — this one won't decide it.
William Hill — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Polished, easy app
- ✓ Great local payment support
- ✓ Licensed and regulated locally
- ✗ Odds are competitive but not always the best
Betway — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Polished, easy app
- ✓ Great local payment support
- ✓ Licensed and regulated locally
- ✗ Limited streaming coverage
Quick verdict: who wins on what
Neither bookmaker runs away with it. The gaps are narrow and each one leads in different areas.
- Choose Betway if you want marginally better odds value, the higher-rated app (8.7 vs 8.5) and a Bet Builder for building football multiples.
- Choose William Hill if safety and longevity matter most (licence safety 9.3 vs 9.0), and if you want slightly broader market coverage and sports depth plus Live Streaming built in.
Betway carries the higher odds rating (7.9 vs 7.7) and this is backed by its margin data — more on that below. William Hill, trading since 1934, has the older brand and the higher safety score, but a longer history doesn't automatically mean better prices. For most Irish punters betting on Premier League football or Saturday racing, the two feel closely matched; the tie-breakers are odds, app and which extra feature — Bet Builder or Live Streaming — you'd actually use.
Head-to-head comparison table
The figures below come from BETAURO's scoring and the sampled odds data for each operator.
| Category | Betway | William Hill | |---|---|---| | Founded | 2006 | 1934 | | Odds rating | 7.9 | 7.7 | | Market coverage | 8.4 | 8.5 | | Sports depth | 8.5 | 8.6 | | Live capability | 8.3 | 8.2 | | Bet Builder rating | 7.8 | 7.9 | | Licence safety | 9.0 | 9.3 | | Payments | 8.6 | 8.4 | | Withdrawals | 8.4 | 8.2 | | App | 8.7 | 8.5 | | Features | 8.2 | 8.3 | | Support | 8.1 | 8.2 | | Min deposit | €10 | €10 | | Withdrawal time | 0–24h | 0–24h | | iOS / Android app | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | | Best-price share (sample) | 14.4% | 16.0% | | Average margin (sample) | 6.30% | 6.99% |
Both operators are marked as licensed. Betting in Ireland is overseen by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), and the minimum age is 18.
Odds and margins: where the value sits
This is the most important number for anyone who bets regularly, because a lower margin means more of your stake stays in play over time.
Betway's average margin across a 195-selection sample was 6.30%, versus 6.99% for William Hill across 219 selections. In plain terms, Betway priced its markets slightly tighter, which is why it earns the higher odds rating (7.9 vs 7.7).
The best-price share reads the other way: William Hill topped the price on 16.0% of sampled selections against Betway's 14.4%. That tells you William Hill will occasionally throw out the standout price even though its overall margin is wider. So the honest read is: Betway is the steadier value pick on average, while William Hill can beat it on specific singles.
If you're a value-focused punter placing lots of bets, Betway's lower average margin is the more useful edge. If you line-shop and only bet when you spot a standout price, keeping both accounts to compare is the smarter play. You can check current prices on our football odds and horse racing odds pages before committing.
Apps and mobile betting
Both bookmakers have native iOS and Android apps, so wherever you bet from — a Sunday GAA fixture or an in-running tennis match — you're covered on mobile.
Betway holds the higher app score at 8.7 against William Hill's 8.5. It's a small gap, but combined with Betway's stronger payments rating (8.6 vs 8.4) it points to a slightly smoother deposit-to-bet flow on the phone. William Hill is far from weak here — 8.5 is a solid score — but if the app is where you'll live, Betway has the marginal advantage.
Both support live betting and cash out, so you can trade out of a position mid-match on either app. See how they stack up against the wider market on our betting apps Ireland page.
Payments and withdrawals
The two are almost identical on banking. Both list Debit Card and PayPal, both set a €10 minimum deposit and both quote withdrawals in a 0–24h window.
Betway scores fractionally higher on payments (8.6 vs 8.4) and withdrawals (8.4 vs 8.2), suggesting a slightly cleaner cashier experience, but the practical difference for most users is minimal. If PayPal is your preferred method for keeping betting funds separate from your main account, both cover it — see our PayPal betting sites list for the full picture.
A note on method availability: the supplied data confirms Debit Card and PayPal for both. We don't list Apple Pay, Revolut Pay or bank transfer as confirmed for either operator here, so check the cashier in your account for the current options before you deposit.
Sports and markets for Irish punters
William Hill edges the coverage metrics — market coverage 8.5 vs 8.4 and sports depth 8.6 vs 8.5. These are tight margins, so both are strong across the sports Irish bettors follow: Premier League and Champions League football, horse racing, GAA, rugby, tennis and golf.
William Hill's slightly deeper sports depth may matter if you like digging into secondary markets or smaller competitions. Betway's higher live capability score (8.3 vs 8.2) is a nudge in its favour for in-play punters who want a responsive live board during a match.
For racing-focused bettors, both handle the Irish and UK cards; you can browse prices via horse racing odds. Football-first punters should look at football betting sites for how these two rank among the wider field.
Features: Bet Builder vs Live Streaming
This is the clearest genuine difference between the two.
Betway's confirmed features are Live Betting, Cash Out, Bet Builder and Mobile Betting. William Hill's are Live Betting, Cash Out, Bet Builder and Live Streaming.
Both offer a Bet Builder, so you can combine same-match selections — goals, cards, shots, both teams to score — into one price on either. The split comes on the extra: Betway leans into mobile betting as a headline feature, while William Hill lists Live Streaming, which lets you watch selected events directly.
If watching a live game or race in-app while you bet appeals, William Hill's Live Streaming is the deciding feature. If you mostly build multiples and trade in-play, Betway covers that with its Bet Builder and Cash Out. Both features are common across the market — compare on our Bet Builder and Live Streaming pages.
Safety and licence
William Hill carries the higher licence safety score at 9.3, with Betway close behind at 9.0. Both are marked as licensed operators in the supplied data. Betting in Ireland falls under the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), and all customers must be 18 or over.
We report the safety scores as scored and confirm licensed status from the data — we don't hold a specific licence number for either operator here, so we're not quoting one. If regulatory reassurance is your top priority, William Hill's higher safety rating and its trading history since 1934 make it the marginally safer-feeling choice, though a 9.0 for Betway is also a strong mark. See our legal betting sites Ireland guide for how licensing works locally.
Which one should you pick?
There's no blowout here — it comes down to your priorities.
- Pick Betway if you want the sharper average odds (6.30% margin), the top-rated app and a value-first approach across football and racing.
- Pick William Hill if safety weighs heaviest for you, you value the deeper market coverage, or you want Live Streaming to watch events while you bet.
- Keep both if you line-shop — William Hill's higher best-price share (16.0%) means it'll occasionally beat Betway on individual selections, so two accounts let you take whichever price is longer.
For the full context, read the Betway review and William Hill review, or see where both sit among the best betting sites Ireland.
FAQ
Is Betway or William Hill better for odds?
On average odds value, Betway is ahead: its sampled average margin was 6.30% versus 6.99% for William Hill, and it holds the higher odds rating (7.9 vs 7.7). However, William Hill topped the price more often — a 16.0% best-price share against Betway's 14.4% — so it can beat Betway on individual selections.
Do both bookmakers have a Bet Builder?
Yes. Both Betway and William Hill offer a Bet Builder, so you can combine same-match selections into a single price on either. William Hill's Bet Builder rating (7.9) is fractionally higher than Betway's (7.8).
Which app is better rated?
Betway's app scores 8.7 against William Hill's 8.5. Both have native iOS and Android apps with live betting and cash out, so the gap is small — but Betway holds the marginal edge on the app and on payments.
How fast are withdrawals at each?
Both quote withdrawals in a 0–24h window. Betway scores slightly higher on withdrawals (8.4 vs 8.2) and payments (8.6 vs 8.4), pointing to a fractionally smoother cashier, though the practical difference is minimal.
Which is safer, William Hill or Betway?
William Hill has the higher licence safety score at 9.3, with Betway at 9.0. Both are listed as licensed operators. Betting in Ireland is regulated by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) and the minimum age is 18.
What payment methods do they accept?
The supplied data confirms Debit Card and PayPal for both, with a €10 minimum deposit each. We don't list Apple Pay, Revolut Pay or bank transfer as confirmed for either here, so check the cashier in your account for the current options.
Which one is better for Live Streaming?
William Hill lists Live Streaming as a feature, letting you watch selected events in-app. Betway's confirmed feature set focuses on mobile betting rather than streaming, so William Hill is the pick if watching while you bet matters to you.