Updated September 28, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team
Betfred vs Lottoland
Betfred
Higher score in this comparison
Lottoland
Where Betfred and Lottoland differ
| Compare | BetfredReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | LottolandReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome offer | Bet GBP 10 get GBP 50 free bets UK | Deposit and stake EUR 20 to get 100 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza (new players, lottoland.com/en market) |
| Regulators | UK Gambling Commission, Gibraltar Gambling Regulatory Authority | Malta Gaming Authority, UK Gambling Commission, Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner, Revenue Commissioners |
| Minimum deposit | £5 | £1Lower |
| Withdrawal time | 4-6 hours | Within a few business days (bank account transfer) |
| Payment methods | Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, Paysafecard, Bank transfer | Debit card, Apple Pay |
| Responsible gambling tools | Deposit limits, Self exclusion, Reality check | Deposit limits, Cool off, Self exclusion, Reality checkCovers more |
| Maximum bonus | £50 | €10 |
| Wagering requirement | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Sports markets | Football, Horse racing, Rugby league, Snooker, Golf, Darts, Pool betting | Not confirmed |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | 6 hours | Not confirmed |
Same on both: ID checks (Required), Sportsbook type (Bookmaker), Bonus types (Free bet).
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Key differences
- Regulators: only Betfred offers Gibraltar Gambling Regulatory Authority.
- Regulators: only Lottoland offers Malta Gaming Authority, Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner, Revenue Commissioners.
- Responsible gambling tools: only Lottoland offers Cool off.
- Founded is lower at Betfred: 1967 vs 2013.
- Lottoland is licensed in 2 more countries.
- Lottoland is available in 2 more countries.
- Payment methods: only Betfred offers Visa, Mastercard, PayPal.
- Payment methods: only Lottoland offers Debit card, Apple Pay.
- Support channels: only Lottoland offers Help centre.
- Minimum deposit is lower at Lottoland: £1 vs £5.
Our verdict on each
Betfred
Betfred suits adults who want a straightforward bookmaker with a free-bet welcome offer and a short withdrawal window.
Lottoland
Lottoland suits adults who want lottery betting and casino play on one licensed account, with a minimum deposit of £1 and regulators including the Malta Gaming Authority, the UK Gambling Commission and the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner. Its welcome offer is free spins for new players rather than a cash bonus.
Score breakdown
| Area | Betfred | Lottoland |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6 | 9.8Higher |
| Offer | 9.1Higher | 9.0 |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 9.4 |
Sources behind this comparison
Betfred
- bettinglounge.co.uk: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tntsports.co.uk: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- gamblingcommission.gov.uk: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- arepasandempanadasdistrict.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Lottoland
- lottoland.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- honestbettingreviews.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- authorisation.mga.org.mt: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- gamblingcommission.gov.uk: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- lottolandaffiliates.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Betfred | Lottoland |
|---|---|---|
| Betting sites and sportsbooks | 17 of 644 | 22 of 644 |
| Online casinos | 31 of 732 | 36 of 732 |
| Online lottery sites | 7 of 108 | 11 of 108 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Betfred | Lottoland |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Virtual sports | Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Welcome bonus | Welcome bonus |
| Legal entity | Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited | EU Lotto Limited |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Malta |
| Founded | 1967Lower | 2013 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Casinos
| Fact | Betfred | Lottoland |
|---|---|---|
| Game types | Not confirmed | Slots, Live |
Poker, bingo and lottery
| Fact | Betfred | Lottoland |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Poker, Bingo, LotteryCovers more | Lottery |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Betfred | Lottoland | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | £5at the median | £1lowest quarter | £5 |
| Wagering requirement | 0lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 15 |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | 6 hoursabove the median | Not confirmed | 1 hour |
Median across 165 listed gambling operators.
Pros and cons
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
Lottoland
Pros
- Regulators listed on Malta Gaming Authority, UK Gambling Commission and Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner include the Malta Gaming Authority, the UK Gambling Commission, the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner and the Revenue Commissioners, so licence records can be checked before depositing.
- The minimum deposit of £1 sits below the site median of €8.77.
- Responsible gambling controls on deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion cover deposit limits, a cool-off period, self-exclusion and reality checks.
Cons
- Withdrawals run Within a few business days (bank account transfer), which is slower than operators that pay out straight away.
- Payment methods listed are Debit card and Apple Pay, with no e-wallet or bank transfer option among them.
- Identity verification is required, so documents are needed before a withdrawal is released.
Who each suits
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)
Lottoland
Who it suits
- Adults who want lottery betting and casino titles side by side, since lottery and slots and live sit in the same lobby.
- Players who check licences before depositing, as Malta Gaming Authority, UK Gambling Commission and Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner names several gaming authorities.
- Newcomers who want to set spending and time limits early, with deposit limits, cool-off, self-exclusion and reality checks on deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion.
Who should look elsewhere
- Lottogo, if you would rather see a licensing picture that rests on UK Gambling Commission alone.
- Islensk Getspa and Getraunir, if payout speed decides the choice, since its withdrawal time is Instant to the bank account chosen in the Aur app.
- Synot Tip SK, if you want a welcome deposit bonus paid in tranches with free spins on registration in Slovakia rather than a free spins offer.
Current offers
Lottoland
Current offer
Bonus
CASINO WELCOME OFFER: 100 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza after depositing and staking EUR 20
18+. New players only. 30 day bonus expiry. Ends 31/12/26 at 23:59 CET. Full T&Cs Apply.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free bet
SPORTS WELCOME OFFER: EUR 10 free bet for selected sports
18+. New sports customers only. Deposit EUR 10+. Opt-in & bet EUR 10+ on selected sports (min odds 2.0) within 7 days. Debit card deposits only. Free Bet expires in 7 days. No cashout.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
POWER MONDAY: 30 free spins on Big Bass Splash
18+. Play PowerBall. Claimable once every Monday. Free spins expire after 3 days once claimed. Promo ends 23:59 CET 28/12/2026.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Betfred | Lottoland |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | No | Yes |
| Malta | No | Yes |
| Gibraltar | Yes | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
Lottoland
What does the Lottoland welcome offer give new players?+
New players in the site's main market get free spins on Big Bass Bonanza when they deposit and stake a set amount. The offer counts as a free-bet style reward on free bet, with a headline value of €10, and it follows a welcome-bonus model on welcome bonus.
Who regulates Lottoland and can I check the licences?+
Lottoland is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority, the UK Gambling Commission, the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner and the Revenue Commissioners, as Malta Gaming Authority, UK Gambling Commission and Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner records. The operator is EU Lotto Limited, so each licence can be looked up with the authority that issued it before you deposit.
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