EpicBet
5.0 / 5Top score- Pro: Mainstream Sports: Football, basketball, tennis, and more.
- Pro: Niche Sports: Rugby, cricket, motorsports, and esports.
- Pro: Real-Time Updates: Instant updates on scores and odds adjustments.
31 bookmakers reviewed, scored, and ranked
The top bookies of 2026, ranked by payout reality.
HotBookies ranks sportsbooks by bonus terms, payout friction, market coverage, licensing, and the small details that decide whether an offer is actually worth using.
The ranking
The top 10 bookies by review score.
Reviewed by the HotBookies editorial team. Each overall score averages four rated areas: trust, markets, bonus terms, and support. Meet the team behind the scores.
1 2 Betsson
4.8 / 5- Pro: Broad betting menu
- Pro: Clean interface
- Con: Limited promotions and bonuses
- Con: Restricted in some countries
3 BFB247
4.8 / 5- Pro: High liquidity and low commission.
- Pro: No personal limits on winnings.
- Con: Country Restrictions: USA, UK, France, Sweden, Turkey, Netherlands, and Singapore cannot sign up.
4 Lilibet
4.8 / 5- Pro: Broad betting menu
- Pro: Clean interface
- Con: No live casino bonus
- Con: Short bonus wagering period
5 Betsafe
4.5 / 5- Pro: Wide sports coverage.
- Pro: Solid mobile apps.
- Con: No cryptocurrency acceptance.
- Con: No no-deposit bonus offered.
6 Casumo Casino
4.5 / 5- Pro: Over 4,200 diverse games.
- Pro: Unique space-themed interface.
- Con: No phone support available.
- Con: Some game variants missing.
7 Comeon
4.5 / 5- Pro: Competitive odds for diverse sports
- Pro: Appealing welcome bonuses
- Con: Restricted in some countries
- Con: Complex website for beginners
8 Nordicbet
4.5 / 5- Pro: Established in the betting market since 2002.
- Pro: Full sport lineup markets.
- Con: Offers may lack diversity.
- Con: Sportsbook design may seem outdated.
9 Qbet
4.5 / 5- Pro: Good spread of payment options.
- Pro: Multiple deposit and withdrawal methods, including Visa, ewallets and cryptocurrencies.
- Con: In the US, Qbet is not available.
10 BetInAsia
4.5 / 5- Pro: Full sport lineup: Extensive selection of sports, offering a good spread of betting opportunities.
- Pro: Extensive Payment Options: A broad set of payment methods, offering flexibility and convenience.
- Con: Country Restrictions: USA, UK, France, Sweden, Turkey, Netherlands, and Singapore cannot sign up.
- Con: Fees on Additional Withdrawals: Additional withdrawals within 30 day period attract a 2% fee.
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What is the best bookie right now?
EpicBet holds the number one spot in our current ranking with a 5.0 out of 5 overall score across trust, markets, bonus terms, and support. The order follows our review scores, so it changes whenever a score does. Read the full EpicBet review before you open an account.
How do we rank the top bookies?
Every bookmaker on HotBookies gets a full review with four scored areas: trust and licensing, market coverage, bonus terms, and customer support. Those four scores average into an overall rating out of 5, and the list above sorts all 31 reviewed bookmakers by that overall rating.
Are online bookies safe?
Established bookmakers holding a licence from a recognised authority are generally safe, but standards vary from operator to operator, which is why trust is the first area we score in every review. Check who issues the licence, read the withdrawal terms before you deposit, and be wary of any site that makes cashing out harder than paying in.
Should I just pick the bookie with the biggest bonus?
Not on headline value alone. Wagering requirements, minimum odds, and expiry windows decide what a bonus is really worth, which is why bonus terms get their own score in every review. A modest bonus with fair terms often beats a big one you can never withdraw.
What is the difference between a bookie and a betting exchange?
A bookmaker sets the odds and takes the other side of your bet. An exchange such as Betfair or Smarkets matches you against other bettors and takes a commission on winnings instead, which usually means sharper odds on big markets but thinner liquidity on smaller ones. Both types go through the same review scoring here.
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