American football betting sites
What’s a fanny pack, then? Cilantro?
Sometimes, U.S. English can be a bit confusing for us Brits. It’s sort of the same when you bet on the NFL when you see words like ‘moneyline’. Don’t panic though - it just means match odds.
It may be America’s Game but there are plenty of UK betting sites that do a great job catering for NFL bettors on our side of the pond.
On the rest of this page, we’ll go through all the best NFL offers, features and deals at the top UK betting sites (we promise to clear up any colloquial confusions, too).
Top NFL bookmakers
Bet365 NFL
Bet365 is the world’s biggest bookie (or so it says). It consistently provides good value across all its markets and its mobile apps are some of the best in the business.
- Best UK bookie for NFL prop bets
- Plenty of bet boosts on futures and match odds
- Early payout offer
There aren’t many, if any, UK bookies that do better NFL score props, game props and player props than bet365.
Bet365’s early payout offer means if your team goes 17+ points ahead at any point in a game, your bet will be paid out as a winner regardless of the final result.
Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Registration required. T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply.
Paddy Power NFL
Paddy Power is the place to go for one-off NFL specials, enhanced odds and other offers.
- Good selection of markets across all fixtures
- Particularly good for futures and specials.
If you’ve got a hunch on the Number 1 overall draft pick or the Heisman Trophy winner then you’ll find a good price at Paddy Power.
In addition to NFL markets Paddy offers a nice range of CFL and NCAAF bets.
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NFL free bets
Is there any better way to start game day than by claiming and placing a free bet?
NFL free bets come in various shapes and sizes but there are a few things you should look out for when comparing one free bet offer against another:
- 🏈 Wagering requirement
Yes, unfortunately in the UK market almost all free bet offers are contingent on your placing some sort of bet with your own money beforehand.
Examples are ‘bet get’ sign up offers, where you can unlock free bets by depositing and betting a certain amount.
- 🏈 Eligible markets
When you qualify for free bets, take a look at the terms and conditions to see where you can use your bonus. The best free bet offers are those that give you free bet tokens that can be used on a wide range of markets.
After all, there’s little point in getting a free bet if you can only use it on Cleveland Browns to win the Superbowl.
- 🏈 Minimum odds
There’s often a minimum odds requirement for using your free bet.
This is because bookies don’t really want you to use a free bet token on a 1.01 shot, thereby converting your free bet into cash with minimal risk.
A common minimum odds threshold for free bets is 1.5 (1/2) but can be as high as 2.0 (evens).
- 🏈 Expiry time
You can’t just let free bets sit in your account for ever. There’s almost always a time limit for using any free bets that you earn.
For some sign up bonuses, this time limit can be quite long (up to 14 days).
For more event-specific free bet offers (for example, offers on a specific game), you’ll have a much shorter time window to use your free bet.
- 🏈 Value of free bets
Last but certainly not least - how much are the free bets worth?
This is probably the most important factor to assess. Thankfully, betting sites make the value pretty clear so you don’t have to go digging around for it.
For existing customers at top betting sites there are often opportunities to win or earn free bets to the value of £1, £2 or £5.
New customers can bag themselves free bet offers with a much higher value.
Superbowl free bets
Other than when you sign up as a new customer, the best time to bag NFL free bets is in the run up to the Superbowl.
That’s when NFL interest peaks and that’s when bookies are most eager to get you to place your best with them.
In the US, where legalized online sportsbooks are a relatively new thing and still only available in selected states, the Superbowl sign up offers are absolutely eye watering (think free bets worth hundreds of dollars).
Superbowl free bets are very much available in the UK, but the value might not be as high as in the Land of the Free.
A good tip would be to check out a new betting site around Superbowl time, as the best offers you’ll get for this game will be as part of a welcome bonus when signing up to a new bookmaker for NFL betting.
More NFL betting offers
NFL early payout
With early payout offers, you’ll be protected against any late-game collapses from the team you’ve backed.
That’s because if your money line pick builds a big enough lead at any point during the match, you’ll be paid out as a winner regardless of the final result. Bet365, for example, offers early payout if your team goes ahead by 17+ points.
NFL money back offers
At some bookies, you take advantage of money back offers. With these offers you can get your money back (either as cash or as a free bet) if your bet loses.
As with lots of the best NFL offers, the best money back offers are available to new customers only. Betfair and Paddy Power both offer money back sign up offers which can be used on a range of sports bets, including NFL markets.
NFL acca insurance
The NFL schedule lends itself perfectly to accumulator bets, with plenty of matches running concurrently for those who want their multi-game bet to resolve quickly and other games spread throughout the weekend for punters who want their bet to last.
There’s nothing more gutting than your NFL acca being let down by a single trash selection - that’s where acca insurance comes in. This is one of our favourite betting offers in the My Betting Sites - we’ve had many stakes back as free bets after near misses on NFL accas.
NFL enhanced odds/odds boosts
Enhanced odds (sometimes called odds boosts or price boost) are probably the most common NFL betting offer that both new and existing players can take advantage of.
In most cases, to take advantage of an odds boost, you simply add a selection to your bet slip and you’ll be prompted to boost your odds.
Some bookies, like Ladbrokes, will give you a certain amount of odds boost ‘tokens’ which you can use to a wide range of bets in your slip. Other bookies will offer enhanced odds for all punters on a specific market.
NFL Free to play games
Free-to-play games are a great way to boost your betting balance without having to place a wager using your own money.
Most NFL free-to-play games involve predicting a set of scores of events during a gameweek. Get them all right, and you’ll win a jackpot.
The best NFL free-to-play game for UK punters is 888sport’s 10K Drive, with a weekly jackpot up for grabs as well as free Superbowl bets for near misses.
NFL live betting
There aren’t many sports that are better suited to live (also called in-play) betting than American Football.
The natural breaks in play that come in between each phase (offensive, defence, special teams) make for great opportunities to get in play bets in.
There’s also up to 40 seconds between each down where the ball is not active, so you won’t get caught out by a fast moving market during that period, either.
Good betting sites for NFL live betting have (at a minimum):
- A wide selection of markets open for in-play wagers
- A good cash out function
- Great visualisations and stats.
The best betting sites for the NFL have all of the above plus live streaming. Bet365 has offered this in the past - we’ll be sure to update this section if we hear about other bookies that have this feature.
Best NFL betting apps
There aren’t that many of us who sit in front of our PC or laptop on game day. More likely, we’re on the sofa or in a bar armed with a mobile phone or tablet on which to place some smart picks or ambitious accas. This means:
NFL bookies worth our time need to have a high quality mobile app.
There’s lots of important features that we like to see in an NFL betting app. In addition to having access to all the features available at the full desktop sportsbook, a top NFL betting app needs:
📱 Intuitive navigation
📱 Smart design
📱 Fast load times between screens
📱 Custom notifications
📱 Small file size if possible
📱 Easy access to customer service
Our favourite NFL betting apps include Betfair, bet365, Ladbrokes, Betway and Grosvenor Sports.
New NFL bookmakers
The best new NFL betting sites in the UK are:
Company | Bonus | Action | |||
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#1 |
Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets |
New customers only. 7 days to place qualifying bet of £10 at 1/1 (2.0) to receive 4 x £10 Free Bets. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. 18+ GambleAware.org | |||
#2 |
50% back as a free bet up to £25 |
Register a new online account with Betgoodwin. Must have a minimum of 3 bets of £10 at odds of evens (2.0) or bigger on first day. First day losses equals all losing stakes less all returns. The day finishes at 23.59. Free bets must be used in their entirety and stakes are deducted from returns. Free bets non withdrawable. Betgoodwin Terms and Conditions apply. | |||
#3 |
Bet £10 Get £20 in Free Bets + 50 Free Spins |
18+ New UK customers. Bet £10 on accas with 4+ legs, min odds 3/1 (4.0). Get 4x £5 Free Bets and 50 Free Spins, valid for 7 days on selected bets and games only. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org | |||
#4 |
Get up to £40 in Free Bets |
18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile device, bet up to £40 (min. £20) on any football market at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly | |||
#5 |
Bet £15 Get a £10 free bet |
New customers only. 18+. Max one £10 free bet. Qualifying bets must be placed at odds of 171 (2.00) or greater. Paid as bonus token with 4/5 (1.80) odds. Skrill, Neteller, & PayPal not eligible. T&Cs apply. | |||
#6 |
No Bonus Available | ||||
#7 |
Bet £10 Get a £10 Free Bet |
18+. New Customers Only. Max one £10 Free Bet. Qualifying bets at Odds of 1/1(2.00) or greater. Paid as Bonus Token with Min 4/5(180) Odds Req. Skrill, Neteller & Paypal not eligible. BeGambleAware.org. T&Cs Apply | |||
#8 |
100% up to £100 Casino Bonus + Football Acca Boost up to 50% |
New UK players only | Max bonus £100 | Min deposit £10 | No max cash out | Wagering is 45x | Maximum bet while paying with bonus is £5 | Eligibility restricted for suspected abuse | Skrill, Neteller deposits excluded | Full T&Cs apply. | |||
#9 |
Up to £50 Free Bet + £20 Casino Bonus |
New customer only, Get a Free Bet up to £50 base on 50% of your first days losses plus £20 Casino Bonus! UK 18+ T&C’s Apply. | |||
#10 |
Bet £15 Get £30 |
New Players Only. Min £15 qualifying bets, stake not returned. Free bet - one-time stake of £30, min odds 1.5, stake not returned. 1X wager the winnings. Wager from real balance first. Wager calculated on bonus bets only. Max conversion: £200. Valid for 7 Days from receipt. Limited to 1 sport & 5 casino brand/s within the network. Withdrawal requests void all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill and Neteller deposits. Full Terms apply |
Online betting has been around in the UK for decades and there are a number of brands firmly established as the best of the online bunch. However, that doesn’t mean there’s no space for challengers:
New online betting sites are launched regularly in the UK.
Some of them are, to be honest, absolutely terrible. We tend not to bother featuring those on My Betting Sites. Others, like the picks in the list above, make genuine attempts to bring something new to the market, whether that be in terms of markets available, offers, or simply a slick site design.
The NFL is far from the priority for many of these new online bookmakers but many still offer some good opportunities to bet and win on the NFL.
NFL betting sites - conclusion
Drink in all the info above and you’ll be on your way to Superbowl sized betting successes in no time.
(Disclaimer - we obviously can’t guarantee you’ll win your bets but we can guarantee that you have a much better chance of finding the best NFL betting site for your needs after reading this page). Hut!