How we rate betting offers

Every offer on Sports Compare is checked by hand against the bookmaker’s own terms and rated on three things: how hard it is to complete, how much of your own money is at risk, and what it is realistically worth.

Difficulty

  • Easy — one qualifying bet at ordinary odds, free bets you can use on anything.
  • Medium — several steps, a promo code, or free bets limited to accumulators or bet builders.
  • Advanced — demanding conditions such as multi-leg accumulators at higher odds or several deposits.

Risk

  • Risk free — the qualifying bet can be covered so you are very unlikely to lose money.
  • Low risk — a small amount of your own money is exposed.
  • Medium / high risk — a meaningful part of your stake could be lost.

Estimated profit

The estimated value is what a typical customer can expect to make from the offer after the qualifying bet, allowing for the fact that free bet stakes are not returned with winnings. It is always lower than the headline amount — that is the point: it lets you compare offers honestly.

How offers are ordered

Lists are ordered by estimated value unless you choose another sort. Commercial relationships never change a rating or a position. We may earn a commission if you sign up through our links, which pays for the site.

Keeping offers up to date

Offers are re-checked regularly and each page shows when it was last checked. If you spot a change, offers can end or change without notice — always read the full terms on the bookmaker’s site before depositing.