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General

Betfred, led by Chairman and founder Fred Done, are the world's biggest independent bookmakers and the UK's biggest independent high street retailer with over 670 shops, 5000 employees and a turnover in excess of £1.5 billion.

Betfred are also the official bookmakers and gaming partner for Wembley Stadium and Manchester United.

Established 1967 by brothers Fred and Peter Done -Betfred are one of the top four bookmakers in the UK. They have more bonuses and consolations than any other bookmaker.

Betfred telephone betting was launched in 2002 andBetfred online betting was launched in 2004 . £70 million is being spent byBetfred on expansion over the next five years.

Betfred plan to have 800 shops across the UK by 2008, and entered the Sunday Times Top Track 100 list of Britain's biggest private companies in 2005 in 56th place, currently 38th.

Betfred are licensed in the UK and have been operating an un-rivalled service since 1967. They have a long established reputation for value and customer satisfaction and offer more concessions and bonuses than any other bookmaker.

You only need one account withBetfred, as your account details give you access to telephone and online betting, and you can deposit or withdraw your cash in any of Fred's shops.

Betfred Firsts! * Inventors of the Lucky 15 * First bookmaker to offer daily early price races * Created the first 'betting shop millionaire' when Stuart Bolland picked up a cheque for over £1m from a 'Scoop 6' bet at Betfred's Cadishead, Manchester branch.

* First bookmaker to offer 'best price' guaranteed races * First bookmaker to payout on disqualified horses after stewards enquiries, win, each way, singles and multiples * First bookmaker to offer odds of 500/1 for three correct numbers on the Irish Lotto.

* First bookmaker to abolish 5p rule four deductions * First bookmaker to offer singles on football betting * First bookmaker to offer a 'back or lay' service on football betting *

First national bookmaker to pay 1/4 odds 1,2,3,4,5 and 1/5 odds 1,2,3,4,5,6 on golf betting * First bookmaker to go 'N/R no bet' on week of race bets for major races

Betfred has a Thawte SSL Web Server Certificate. This proves that they offer secure communications by encrypting all data to and from the site.

Betfred operates under a permit issued under the UK Betting Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963.

Sign-Up Bonus

Betfred is offering new online customers a free bet of up to £50! All you need to do is place your first bet and they’ll give you a free matching bet to the same value of your own stake, up to £50.

Sportsbook

AtBetfred you are able to have an online bet on the following markets - american football, athletics, baseball, basketball, bowls, boxing/ufc, cricket, cycling, darts, golf, dog racing, horse racing, ice hockey, motor racing, motorbikes, rugby league, rugby union, snooker, soccer (football betting), specials, speedway and tennis.

How to Deposit Funds

Deposits in to your Betfred account can be made using Visa, Mastercard, Delta, Solo, Switch, Maestro, Visa Electron,NETeller, Citadel, Federal Express, Regular Mail, Cashiers Cheques, Banker's Drafts, International Money Orders, Personal Cheques, Western Union and Bank.

There is a free bet, a good choice of sports bets and an extensive choice of methods to deposit funds available, so if you would like to have a look at whatBetfred can offer you, just click on the banner below.