Ever since the inception of online gambling, the world of sports betting has not been far behind. More and more people are looking to place bets on their favourite teams and players, with the popularity of CSGO betting in particular soaring thanks to the game’s growing popularity.
However, with so much competition it’s not always easy for sportsbooks to stand out from the crowd. Fortunately, we’ve done the hard work for you and have compiled a list of the best CSGO betting sites to take your pick from.
Betsafe
Betsafe is one of the oldest and most established sportsbooks around, having first launched in 2003. As the name would suggest, Betsafe primarily offers betting services for sports with odds being calculated in British pounds, but also accepts wagers from international sportsbooks for major events that take place outside of the UK.
The site is owned and operated by Betting Solutions Limited, a company started in England with a Royal Charter granted in 2002. This was to allow them to operate as a legal money transmitter, bet payment processors and gambling companies, both online and land-based, licence holders for the Isle of Man. (From wikipedia)
Bet365
Bet365 is Europe’s largest operator of sportsbooks, with over 600 million bets per year. Launched in England in 1994, the company initially focused on establishing itself in the UK, Netherlands, and France, before expanding to other parts of Europe. It now has offices in over 20 countries worldwide, and the reach of the company’s website extends to almost every country in the world.
Since its inception, the company has expanded its offer to almost every sport and regularly offers odds on a range of events, from tennis to ice hockey, from horse racing to golf. In 2013, it overtook William Hill as the world’s largest bookmaker by revenue.
888Sport
888SPORT is a German sportsbook that was first established in 2004 and is now one of the largest and most popular sportsbooks in Europe. The company is owned by International Media Ventures, a subsidiary of Octagon, a German media holding company. Other partners include the Swiss Betting Center and the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
888Sport primarily offers betting services for the NFL, NBA, and NHL, with a range of major events including tennis, football, and golf covered. The site also offers an in-house betting exchange and a mobile app allowing users to place bets on the go.
Interwetten
Founded in 2001, Interwetten is the brand name for a group of wholly owned and operated sportsbooks and online betting companies belonging to the Interwetten Group. The group has headquarters in Germany and the UK, and also has offices in France, Italy, and the United States. Interwetten’s US operations are headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.
Interwetten primarily offers sports betting services in German markets, but also operates in the UK and across Europe. Over 150 sports are covered in the brand’s portfolio including football, horse racing, tennis, golf, and American football, as well as the Olympics and the World Cup. The brand’s offices are based in Bonn, but it also has a London office.
William Hill
One of the world’s largest bookmakers, William Hill is available to wager on almost every major sporting event, as well as the Olympics and the World Cup. The company was founded in 1869 and is based in London. It now has offices in the UK and internationally, including in Gibraltar, Australia, and the United States. (From wikipedia)
As well as offering sports betting, William Hill also owns and operates several gaming and casino venues, such as Slingo Games, 32Red, and 32Red Online, making it one of the largest companies in the UK gambling industry. In addition to its UK-based assets, William Hill also has offices in Malta and the US state of New Jersey.
Premier Sports
Founded in 1985 and licensed in the UK, Premier Sports is one of the United Kingdom’s biggest and most popular sportsbooks, with over 1.7 million registered users and 45 million bets per year. The company is owned by the Premier League, who are the governing body of professional football in England. As well as offering odds on live matches, Premier Sports also provides a wide array of in-formative content and analysis, including the award-winning FPL (Football Premier League) app.
The Premier League has been closely tied to the success of the Premier Sports brand, with the two organisations officially partnering in 2015. The brand also has a Spanish sister company, Gestio Orbeta S.A., which was formed in 2004 and operates 16 sportsbooks in partnership with the league. Since its inception, the company has expanded its operations internationally, with offices in Poland, Italy, and the US. (From wikipedia)
Mico
Mico is one of the world’s largest and most popular betting exchanges, with over 1.9 million active monthly users, 7.9 million monthly active users, and 25 million bets per day. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in the UK. It has expanded internationally, with offices in the US, Germany, and the UK.
Mico primarily operates within the UK market, offering odds on a diverse range of sports including cricket, football, and golf, in addition to boxing and motorsport. In order to attract new customers, the company offers a £20 free bet when you make a £20 deposit, as well as an attractive weekly bonus for new customers.
In August 2016, Mico entered into a partnership with Coral, the world’s largest online casino in terms of revenue, to provide customers with access to online gambling via the Coral online casino. The partnership with Coral will see Mico operate as a “soft” operator, taking on the role of a facilitator, connecting players to online casinos.
Betfair
Betfair is one of the world’s leading online betting exchanges, with 24/7 customer support and a network of over 200,000 global customers. It is popular for customers who want to place bets on football matches in addition to offering odds on horse racing, tennis, golf, and more. (From wikipedia)
The company is headquartered in the UK, with offices in Australia, Canada, France, and the US. Founded in 1995, Betfair originally focused on creating an easy-to-use platform for sportsbooks and online casinos, and has since grown to become one of the largest in the industry.
Betfair offers a full suite of sportsbooks, including the hugely popular ‘English Premiership’ offering, which launched in 1998 and offers odds on every major football game as well as the FA Cup and the Charity Shield. Since its inception, the company has expanded its operations internationally, with offices in Germany, Austria, and the UAE.
Betbright
Betbright is a UK-based sportsbook operated by Betting Solutions Limited that primarily offers betting services for the NFL, NBA, and NHL, with a range of major events including tennis, football, and golf covered.
Betbright was first established in 2002 and is officially licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and the Ministry of Justice. The company expanded its operations internationally, with offices in Gibraltar and the Isle of Man.
Betbright allows users to place bets in GBP, using a credit or debit card, and offers a good range of bet types including outright wins, prop wins, and prop losses, as well as accumulators.
GamCareers
GamCareers is a brand name for a group of online betting stores and websites owned by 888 Holdings plc, a subsidiary of 888 Group Limited. The group has offices in the UK, Gibraltar, and San Marino. (From wikipedia)
GamCareers primarily offers sports betting, but also provides casino games and poker. The company is committed to supporting UK and Irish businesses, with the majority of its employees based in Britain. Since its establishment, the company has expanded internationally, with offices in Malta, the US, and the Dominican Republic.
Betsson
Based in Sweden, Betsson is the brand name for a group of wholly owned and operated sportsbooks and casino operators. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Stockholm, the company has expanded internationally, with offices in Germany, Latvia, and the UK. (From wikipedia)