Ladbrokes has been taking bets since 1886, which makes it the oldest name on this list by some distance. The online operation covers more than 45 sports with deep markets on the major events.
L C INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, trading as www.ladbrokes.com, appears on the Revenue Commissioners list of current licensed remote bookmaking operations as at 30 June 2026, the register maintained under Section 8B of the Betting Acts 1931 to 2015. We checked this on 31 October 2026.
That licence covers betting. It does not cover online casino gaming, so any casino attached to this brand is regulated elsewhere.
Sports and markets
Football including GAA hurling and Gaelic football, horse and greyhound racing with best odds guaranteed, tennis, cricket, basketball, rugby, golf, darts, cycling, ice hockey and MMA. Esports is present but narrow, covering Counter Strike, League of Legends and Dota 2 with match winner, map winner and correct score markets.
Best odds guaranteed on racing is the feature that pays for itself if you bet horses regularly.
The welcome offer
Ladbrokes runs weekly free bets and daily free spins rather than a single large sign up bonus. We have not re-read the current terms, so we are not printing specific figures.
Payments and withdrawal times
| Method | Stated withdrawal time |
|---|---|
| PayPal | Instant to 3 days |
| Apple Pay | Instant to 3 days |
| Google Pay | Instant to 3 days |
| Neteller | Instant to 3 days |
| Mastercard | Instant to 3 days |
| Bank transfer | 2 to 4 business days |
| Paysafecard | Withdrawals not supported |
A range starting at instant means fast is possible, not typical. We have not timed a withdrawal ourselves.
Mobile
Three separate apps on iOS and Android for sports, slots and poker. Splitting them keeps each one lighter, at the cost of having to install more than one if you use more than one product.
Key features
Live streaming on selected sports inside the In Play section, plus cash out.
Where this review stands
Irish licence confirmed. Terms and a timed withdrawal outstanding, so no score yet.
