Updated September 28, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team
Betfair Poker vs Betfred
Betfair Poker
Betfred
Higher score in this comparison
Where Betfair Poker and Betfred differ
| Compare | Betfair PokerReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | BetfredReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome offer | Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30 | Bet GBP 10 get GBP 50 free bets UK |
| Regulators | UK Gambling Commission | UK Gambling Commission, Gibraltar Gambling Regulatory AuthorityCovers more |
| Products | Poker, Bingo | Poker, Bingo, LotteryCovers more |
| Responsible gambling tools | Deposit limits, Cool off, Self exclusion, Reality checkCovers more | Deposit limits, Self exclusion, Reality check |
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | £5 |
| Withdrawal time | Not confirmed | 4-6 hours |
| Payment methods | Not confirmed | Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, Paysafecard, Bank transfer |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | Not confirmed | 6 hours |
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Key differences
- Betfred scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Regulators: only Betfred offers Gibraltar Gambling Regulatory Authority.
- Responsible gambling tools: only Betfair Poker offers Cool off.
- Founded is lower at Betfred: 1967 vs 2000.
- Betfred is licensed in 1 more country.
- Betfred is available in 1 more country.
- Products: only Betfred offers Lottery.
- Support channels: only Betfair Poker offers Help centre.
- Support channels: only Betfred offers Chat, Phone.
- Features: only Betfair Poker offers Mobile app.
Our verdict on each
Betfair Poker
Betfair Poker suits adults in the UK who want poker and bingo on one licensed account. It is regulated by the UK Gambling Commission and runs Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30 for new signups, with deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion covering deposit limits, cool-off, self-exclusion and reality checks.
Betfred
Betfred suits adults who want a straightforward bookmaker with a free-bet welcome offer and a short withdrawal window.
Score breakdown
| Area | Betfair Poker | Betfred |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.6 |
| Offer | 9.2Higher | 9.1 |
| Trust | 9.3 | 9.5Higher |
Choosing between them
Pick Betfair Poker if responsible gambling tools matter most.
Pick Betfred if regulators and products matter most.
What we checked
Betfair Poker
- partnerships.betfair.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- gamblingcommission.gov.uk: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Betfred
- en.wikipedia.org: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tntsports.co.uk: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- bettinglounge.co.uk: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- gamblingcommission.gov.uk: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- arepasandempanadasdistrict.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Betfair Poker | Betfred |
|---|---|---|
| Poker sites | 15 of 225 | 8 of 225 |
| Bingo sites | 8 of 78 | 4 of 78 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Betfair Poker | Betfred |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app | Virtual sports |
| Pricing model | Welcome bonus | Welcome bonus |
| Legal entity | PPB Games Limited | Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2000 | 1967Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone |
Casinos
| Fact | Betfair Poker | Betfred |
|---|---|---|
| Wagering requirement | Not confirmed | 0 |
| ID checks | Not confirmed | Required |
| Maximum bonus | Not confirmed | £50 |
| Bonus types | Not confirmed | Free bet |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Betfair Poker | Betfred | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | £5at the median | £5 |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | Not confirmed | 6 hoursabove the median | 4 hours |
Median across 107 listed gambling operators.
Pros and cons
Betfair Poker
Pros
- Holds a UK Gambling Commission licence, licence 039561-R-319411-008
- Offers both poker and bingo, listed in poker and bingo
- Provides deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion for deposit limits, cool-off, self-exclusion and reality checks
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no chat or phone line listed
- The Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30 offer comes with no wagering requirement stated in the terms listed here
- The only platform feature listed in mobile app is a mobile app
Betfred
Pros
- A welcome offer of free bets worth £50 with no wagering requirement (0)
- Withdrawals are processed in 4-6 hours across the listed payment options Visa, Mastercard and PayPal
- A minimum deposit of £5, below the site median of €8.77
Cons
- Identity checks are required, so verification stands between registration and the welcome offer
- Its responsible gambling set is listed as deposit limits, self exclusion and reality check, with no cooling-off tool among them
- It runs on the fixed-odds bookmaker model (bookmaker), so there is no exchange to lay the same market
Who each suits
Betfair Poker
Who it suits
- Adults in the UK who hold a licence-eligible gambling account and play poker mainly
- Players who want one account covering poker and bingo rather than a single product
- Players who set their own limits before starting, given the tools in deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion
Who should look elsewhere
- Players wanting live chat or phone support, since email and help centre covers only email and a help centre
- Players in markets outside the UK, where the UK Gambling Commission licence does not apply
Betfred
Who it suits
- Adults who want a free-bet welcome offer with no wagering condition (0)
- Sports bettors who want a short payout window of 4-6 hours on a bookmaker covering Football, Horse racing and Rugby league
- Players who want poker, bingo and lottery alongside the sportsbook (poker, bingo and lottery)
Who should look elsewhere
- Bettors wanting a Polish licence should compare totalbet, regulated by Minister Finansów RP (Ministry of Finance of Poland)
- Readers after a Slovakian operator can weigh synot-tip-sk, regulated by Urad pre regulaciu hazardnych hier (URHH)
- For another Polish option with a different product mix, Betclic PL is regulated by Ministry of Finance (Poland)
Country by country
| Country | Betfair Poker | Betfred |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Betfair Poker
Which regulator licenses Betfair Poker?+
Betfair Poker is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, listed in UK Gambling Commission with licence number 039561-R-319411-008. That licence is the UK framework for operating and for player protection, so anyone playing from the UK is covered by rules set at that level.
What is the welcome offer for new players?+
New signups get Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30. The offer is listed on the partner site, and no wagering requirement is stated alongside it, so check the current terms before you deposit. Nothing here should be read as a way to win money.
Betfred
What welcome offer does Betfred give new customers?+
A qualifying stake earns free bets worth up to £50, listed as a free bet offer. The free bets carry no wagering requirement (0), so the bonus funds do not need turning over before a withdrawal, and the offer follows the welcome bonus model used across this comparison.
How long do withdrawals take at Betfred?+
Withdrawals are processed in 4-6 hours, a short window among the books compared here. Funding and payouts run through Visa, Mastercard and PayPal, and identity checks are required, so verification is needed before a withdrawal can complete on any of the listed payment methods.
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