In 1967, brothers Fred and Peter Done established their first betting shop in Salford, UK and from these humble beginnings has grown the betting empire known as Betfred. The Betfred brand is now recognized as the world's biggest independent bookmaker with over 750 shops in the UK, as well as an established online betting and gaming business. Betfred are also the official in-stadium* and online gaming partner for Wembley Stadium and Manchester United.

 

 

 

 

Betfred Facts

• First betting shop established 1967 by brothers Fred and Peter Done
• World's biggest independent bookmaker*
• Over 750 shops across the UK*
• Annual turnover in excess L1.5 billion*
• One of the top four bookmakers in the UK*
• More bonuses and consolations than any other bookmaker*
• Betfred telephone betting launched 2002
• Betfred.com online betting launched 2004
• Betfredcasino.com launched 2005
• Betfredpoker.com launched 2005
• Betfredgames.com launched 2005
• Betfredbingo.com launched 2006
• Betfred Mobile launched 2006

Why choose BETFRED?

The Betfred brand has been operating an un-rivalled service since 1967, with a long established reputation for value and customer satisfaction, offering the best concessions and bonuses for its customers.

Fred’s Firsts!

• Inventor of the Lucky 15
• First bookmaker to offer daily early price races
• Created the first 'betting shop millionaire' when Stuart Bolland picked up a cheque for over L1m from a 'Scoop 6' bet at Betfred's Cadishead, Manchester branch.
• First bookmaker to offer 'best price' guaranteed races
• First bookmaker to payout on disqualified horses after stewards enquiries, win, each way, singles and multiples
• First bookmaker to offer odds of 610/1 for three correct numbers on the Irish Lotto
• First bookmaker to offer singles on football matches

First bookmaker to go 'N/R no bet' on week of race bets for major races