UK Betting Sites The Pools
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The Pools Rating

3.9

/5

The Pools Bonus

Sports Welcome Offer
Bet £10 Get £10

18+, UK only. Deposit and place a £10 cash bet at single or accumulated odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater and we will give you £10 in free bets. Free bets credited as 2 x £5 bets. 1x Football, 1x Racing. Void or ‘Draw No Bet’ wagers do not qualify for this promotion. Available once per customer. Free bets will be credited at bet settlement and will expire 7 days after being credited. Full T&Cs apply.

The Pools Review

The Pools Overview
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Last Updated Dec 19, 2025

An historic organisation that launched its pools betting product way back in 1923, The Pools has paid out over £3 billion to winners over the last century. The slick (and more recently launched) sports betting product and app show that The Pools is more than ready for the future.

Pros
FSB-powered sportsbook
Regular price boosts
Free-to-play games
Great app
Cons
No live streaming
Lacking payment methods

Bonus offer

3.5/5

Betting variety

4/5

Mobile experience

4/5

Payment options

3/5

Betting experience

3.5/5

Support

4.5/5

Summary

3.9/5

The Pools quick facts
Website thepools.com
Game Types Odds, casino, virtuals, lotto, pools
Deposit methods Visa debit, Mastercard debit
Withdrawal methods Visa debit, Mastercard debit
Odds provider FSB
Betting functions Price boosts, create a bet, cash out
Casino game types Live casino, slots, table games, scratchcards
Casino provider Blueprint Games, ELK Studios, Big Time Gaming + more
Apps iOS, android
Support Email, live chat, telephone
Owner The Football Pools Limited
Founded Year 1923
Headquarter Liverpool, UK

The Pools Info

  • Founded: 1923
  • Products: Odds, casino, lotto, pools
  • License: UK

The Pools Payment Methods

The Pools Deposit Methods

  • Visa debit
  • Mastercard debit

The Pools Withdrawal Methods

  • Visa debit
  • Mastercard debit

The Pools Support

Support available: Monday - Saturday 8.30am - 10pm; Sunday 12pm - 10pm

  • Live Chat
  • Telephone: 0800 093 3013
  • Email: support@thepools.com

The Pools bonus

18+, UK only. Deposit and place a £10 cash bet at single or accumulated odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater and we will give you £10 in free bets. Free bets credited as 2 x £5 bets. 1x Football, 1x Racing. Void or ‘Draw No Bet’ wagers do not qualify for this promotion. Available once per customer. Free bets will be credited at bet settlement and will expire 7 days after being credited. Full T&Cs apply.

The Pools Rating

3.9

/5