Coral bookmaker review

By James Walters

Coral is under Entain, the same ownership group as Ladbrokes, and it’s one of the most well-known bookmakers in the UK. Their blue branding is synonymous with their website and they keep coming up with innovative ways to stay relevant in sports betting.

Key information

What is Coral Bet all about?

Bonuses

Coral's welcome offer for new customers is impressive. If you make an account you can get a £20 free bet if you stake £5. Additionally, CoralBet has a rotating series of promotional offers, check in every now and then for what's currently on the offer.

Your £5 bet must be on a selection that is 1/2 (1.5) or greater and you’ll be given your free bet instantly.

Bonus code info: there are currently no promotional codes required, all offers are directly available to new and existing customers from the official website or app. 

I think Coral’s football and horse racing ‘Super Series’ is also worth checking out. You can win up to £100 on their free football game if you predict four correct scores. There are free bets on offer if you get two or three scores right.

There’s a £25,000 prize pot up for grabs in the racing game too. All you have to do is pick one horse to place in each of the seven selected races. If they all place, you’ll scoop the money or a share of it if there are numerous winners.

Available sports

Coral has every major sport covered and there are vast markets available. The top of their site is dominated by football and horse racing (incl. the Grand National & Cheltenham), with greyhounds, tennis and cricket next up. If you’re looking to place a bet on softball, Coral is the bookmaker for you!

Their in-play tab is also efficient. The list of live sports are at the top of the page with a number to show how many events are in play. There are also statistics available for live sports including football and tennis.

I’m an American sports fan and if you’re like me, Coral has you covered. They’ve got NFL, NBA and MLB markets, while their NFL tab offers money line, spread and total points odds, meaning you don't have to click on every game separately if you’re building an acca.

They’ve also got an in-depth esports section and Coral offers markets on the likes of DotA 2, League Of Legends and Counter-Strike 2.

Bet features

Coral's "Best Odds Guaranteed" feature makes sure you get paid at the bigger price when betting on UK or Irish horse or greyhound racing if the Starting Price ends up higher than the odds you took—so you always get the best deal.

They also offer the cashout option for your bets, which lets you settle your bet early before the event finishes, so you can lock in a profit or cut your losses—giving you more control over your bets.

User experience and interface

The Coral website works well and is quick and efficient, while also being easy on the eye. Their sister company Ladbrokes is all red but Coral is blue with hints of yellow.

The carousel at the top of their homepage is simple compared to other bookmakers, with the new customer offer and their ‘Rewards Shaker’ interchanging. Some sites have too much going on and it can be a distraction.

The list of sports they offer markets on is at the top of the page, while they also have boosts (in colour to stand out), featured football matches and upcoming horse races below.

Mobile and app compatibility

Coral’s desktop and mobile websites are very similar. The A-Z of sports markets available shifts from the left hand side on desktop to the top of the page on mobile.

The mobile site also offers little tabs below their odds boosts at the top of the page including today’s football matches, today’s racing and racing specials.

Their mobile app, which is available on iOS, Android and Google Play, runs smoothly and is identical to the mobile site.

The Coral app has an average rating:
4.6/5 (34k reviews) on the Apple App Store and
4.4/5 (7.5k reviews) on the Google Play Store.

VIP programmes and loyalty rewards

Coral doesn’t have a VIP rewards program but they do have their Coral Coins promotion. Bettors are given coins which they can exchange for cash, free bets, bonuses and casino spins. You can get coins by playing their ‘Super Series’ games and more.

Coral also has a daily ‘Rewards Shaker’. Simply go on the promotion, shake your phone if you’re on mobile or click the screen if you’re on a desktop then the prize will be displayed. The prizes include super boost tokens, free bets and trading specials. Exclusive offers and enhanced markets are also available.

Their ‘Rewards Grabber’ is also popular among customers, with Coral offering up to £100 every day. Simply log in, use the claw to grab your prize and hope you’ve been given something good!

FAQs

Is Coral legit?

Absolutely, Coral is legit and safe; owned by Entain plc and is fully licensed by the Gambling Commission to operate gambling services in the UK. Entain also owns Ladbrokes.

Coral is currently the official betting partner of Birmingham City FC and sponsors major horse racing events like the Coral Welsh Grand National and Coral-Eclipse Stakes.

What are Coral's (Entain plc) sister sites?

Entain plc owns a diverse portfolio of gambling brands including Ladbrokes, Coral, BetMGM, bwin, PartyPoker, PartyCasino, Sportingbet, Eurobet, Neds, BetCity, Betboo, Foxy Bingo, Gala Casino, Cheeky Bingo, Crystalbet, SuperSport, Sports Interaction, Unikrn, and Stadium Technology Group, operating across various markets and gaming verticals worldwide.

Image Gallery