Ladbrokes
Average margin 5.9% · average score 45 across 1022 scored events.
Ladbrokes is a traditional fixed-odds bookmaker that offers a wide range of betting options across various sports. The bookmaker covers popular Australian sports such as NRL and AFL, as well as international events like the World Cup and WNBA. In terms of payout speed, Ladbrokes has a good reputation, meaning that withdrawals are generally processed in a timely manner, providing punters with a satisfactory experience when it comes to accessing their funds. However, the bookmaker has a below-average limiting reputation, which suggests that some bettors may find their betting limits adjusted more frequently than with other bookmakers. On a positive note, Ladbrokes excels in market posting, indicating that they are quick to offer odds on a wide array of events. This can be advantageous for punters looking to place bets as soon as possible.
Live market data
These figures update automatically from our market data — they reflect the latest scored events, not a fixed snapshot. Last updated 3 Aug 2026, 10:20 AM.
Margins by sport
| Sport | This book | Market avg | Verdict | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNBA | 5.02% | 5.31% | Tighter ✓ | 91 |
| BASEBALL | 5.04% | 4.82% | Wider | 403 |
| NRL | 5.04% | 5.44% | Tighter ✓ | 58 |
| MMA | 5.07% | 5.23% | Tighter ✓ | 85 |
| AFL | 5.35% | 5.18% | Wider | 63 |
| TENNIS | 5.48% | 5.38% | Wider | 161 |
| WORLDCUP | 6.51% | 6.15% | Wider | 74 |
| SOCCER_INTL | 6.76% | 10.25% | Tighter ✓ | 8 |
| CRICKET | 7.57% | 6.95% | Wider | 10 |
| BOXING | 9.68% | 7.87% | Wider | 69 |
Lower margin = better value. "Tighter" means this book prices that sport more keenly than the market average.
What drives the score
| Component | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Price edgeHow often its prices beat the market | 50 | |
| PromotionsValue of available offers | 49 | |
| MarginOverall market tightness | 52 | |
| Market depthRange of markets offered | 47 | |
| Account qualityPayout, limits & posting | 74 |
Each component is scored 0–100 (higher is better). The overall score blends these.
Competitiveness record
| Finish | Events | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best in market (#1) | 422 | 8% | |
| Top 3 | 1628 | 32% | |
| Events scored | 5098 | — |
How often this book offered the best overall deal across the events we scored.
Who it suits
| Punter type | Score | Avg rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced punter | 45 | #5.2 | |
| Recreational / casual | 44 | #5.2 | |
| Value seeker | 45 | #5.4 |
We score every book three ways. A higher score under "value seeker" means it rewards punters chasing the best price; "recreational" weights promotions and ease more heavily.