By Ladbrokes will take a £5 first bet and hand back six £5 tokens, which makes it the cheapest way to try a household-name bookmaker. This Ladbrokes review covers the Entain sportsbook with 140 years of history, its racing and football depth, in-play and cash out, and a Ladbrokes welcome offer of bet £5, get £30 in free bets for a £5 bet at 1/2 within 14 days, no promo code. We opened the account with a fiver, used the six tokens on accas and withdrew; the markets, the app and the payouts follow.
Ladbrokes has been taking bets since the 1880s and is now Coral’s sister brand at Entain. Its sign-up offer needs the smallest commitment on our list: a £5 first bet at 1/2 or bigger within 14 days returns six £5 free bets on selected markets. Irish customers qualify too.
The sportsbook behind it is a full high-street book: every race priced, football specials, in-play and cash out, with casino and bingo on the same account. We opened the account with £5, used the six tokens and withdrew.
Ladbrokes at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Group | Entain |
| Sign-up offer | Bet £5, get £30 in free bets |
| Promo code | None needed |
| Qualifying bet | £5 at min odds 1/2 within 14 days of registration |
| Free bets | 6 x £5, selected sportsbook markets, 7-day expiry |
| Customers | UK and Republic of Ireland |
| Withdrawal speed | 1 to 3 working days |
| App | iOS and Android |
| Support | Live chat and email; help centre |
| PlayGuy score | 74/100 |
Ladbrokes sign-up offer: what you actually get
Register, deposit with a qualifying method and place a first bet of £5 within 14 days at odds of 1/2 or bigger. Six £5 free bets follow, usable on selected sportsbook markets for seven days; stakes are not returned.
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Qualifying bet | £5 at min odds 1/2 within 14 days of registration |
| Reward | 6 x £5 free bets |
| Where they play | Selected sportsbook markets |
| Expiry | 7 days |
| Stake | Not returned on free bets |
| Exclusions | Certain deposit methods and bet types |
Six small tokens
Free bets are not cash: the stake is not returned, so a £10 free bet at evens pays £10, not £20. Six £5 tokens suit small-stakes punters and accumulators: put each on a weekend acca at 3/1 or bigger and a £5 token can return £15 or more; on odds-on singles they return pennies.
How to claim the Ladbrokes offer
- Register Use the Play button and enter your details; no code is needed.
- Deposit With a qualifying method; some are excluded.
- Bet £5 at 1/2 or bigger Within 14 days of registering.
- Collect six £5 free bets On selected sportsbook markets, valid seven days.
- Withdraw Free, back to your deposit method.
18+. New UK and ROI customers only. Certain deposit methods and bet types excluded. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account registration at min odds 1/2 to get 6 x £5 free bets (selected sportsbook markets only, valid 7 days, stake not returned). Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org. #ad
Markets, racing and betting features
Ladbrokes prices every UK and Irish race with each-way and forecast markets, football from the Premier League through the EFL and Scottish leagues with bet builder and acca markets, and the full range of tennis, golf, cricket, rugby, darts, snooker, greyhounds and US sports. In-play runs on the major sports and cash out is available on most bets.
| Category | What you get |
|---|---|
| Sports covered | Football, racing, greyhounds, tennis, golf, cricket, rugby, darts, snooker, US sports |
| Horse racing | Every UK and Irish meeting; each-way, forecasts, daily specials |
| In-play and streaming | In-play on the major sports |
| Cash out | Full and partial cash out |
| Bet builder and accas | Bet builder on football; acca markets |
| Casino on the account | Casino and bingo on the same login |
Payments and withdrawals
Debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay and bank transfer; certain deposit methods are excluded from qualifying, so use a debit card. Withdrawals are free and take one to three working days.
| Method | Deposit | Withdrawal time | Welcome offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debit card | Yes | 1 to 3 working days | Qualifies |
| PayPal | Yes | Usually within 24 hours | Excluded from the offer |
| Apple Pay | Yes | As card | Check the terms |
| Bank transfer | Yes | 1 to 3 working days | Check the terms |
Promotions for existing players
Price boosts, acca insurance, racing offers and football specials, plus casino and bingo promotions on the same account.
Mobile
iOS and Android apps with sport, casino and bingo.
Is Ladbrokes safe?
Yes. Ladbrokes is part of Entain and licensed by the Gambling Commission, with shops across the UK. Deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks and GamStop are in the account. Support is live chat and email through the help centre.
Ladbrokes compared
| Site | Welcome offer | Wagering | Where it wins | Our review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladbrokes | Bet £5, get £30 | 1/2 qualifying odds | Smallest first bet | Ladbrokes review |
| Coral | Bet £10, get £50 in free bets | 1/2 qualifying odds | Lowest qualifying odds | Coral review |
| Betfred | Bet £10, get £50 in free bets | Evens (2.0) qualifying bet | Biggest free-bet package, shop cash-outs | Betfred review |
Pros and cons
What we like
A £5 first bet; 1/2 qualifying odds; six tokens for small-stakes accas; a bookmaker with 140 years of history; casino and bingo on the account.
What could be better
£30 is a smaller package than Coral or Betfred; free bets limited to selected markets; no phone line published.
Our verdict
Ladbrokes is the way to try a big-name bookmaker for a fiver. The tokens are small but numerous, the qualifying odds are the friendliest going, and the book behind it is the same size as Coral’s.
PlayGuy verdict, 74/100
| Category | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sign-up offer | 7/10 | Small commitment, small tokens. |
| Markets and features | 8/10 | Racing depth, football specials, in-play and cash out. |
| Trust and usability | 7/10 | Entain licence and shops; chat and email support. |
| Overall | 74/100 | The £5 way in. |
Ladbrokes FAQs
What is the Ladbrokes sign-up offer?
Bet £5 at 1/2 or bigger within 14 days for six £5 free bets on selected markets, valid seven days.
Do I need a Ladbrokes promo code?
No.
Can Irish customers claim it?
Yes, UK and Republic of Ireland customers qualify.
Which deposits qualify?
Certain methods are excluded; use a debit card.
Who owns Ladbrokes?
Entain, which also owns Coral.
Is there cash out?
Yes, full and partial cash out on most bets.
What is the Ladbrokes bonus code for September 2026?
There is no Ladbrokes bonus code for September 2026. The current offer, bet £5, get £30 in free bets, is applied automatically when you register through our Play button and follow the opt-in steps in the terms.
Does Ladbrokes give free bets to new customers?
Yes: bet £5, get £30 in free bets. Free bets are stakes only, so the stake is not returned with winnings, and they expire; the qualifying odds and deadline are in the terms above.
How do I withdraw from Ladbrokes?
Open the cashier in your account, choose Withdraw, pick the method and amount and confirm. Ladbrokes pays out by debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, bank transfer. In our test the money arrived in 1 to 3 working days. Your first withdrawal waits for identity verification, so upload ID and proof of address early, and withdraw to the method you deposited with where you can.
How do I log in to Ladbrokes?
Use the Play button on this page to reach the official Ladbrokes UK site or the Ladbrokes app (iOS and Android), then enter the email or username and password you registered with. If you have forgotten the password, the Forgotten password link sends a reset to your registered email; two-step verification, where offered, is worth switching on in the account settings.
What do reviews say about Ladbrokes?
In our own review Ladbrokes scores 74/100, and we rate it best for a £5 way in. Player reviews on the App Store, Google Play and Trustpilot tend to split on the same lines as ours: praise for prices and free bets, complaints about verification delays on first withdrawals. Read the most recent ones, as operators change platforms and terms, and treat any review that promises guaranteed wins as spam.
