Matchbook - Not Recommended
We no longer recommend betting with this bookmaker. If you're looking for an alternative place to bet, check out our list of new betting sites here.
NOTICE: We can no longer refer customers to Matchbook. Not to worry there are far bigger and better exchanges available from Ladbrokes and Betfair with far higher liquidity and a better choice of markets.
Matchbook are a sports betting exchange with an absolutely amazing industry beating commission rate of just 1.15% in the UK. This compares with Betfair, Ladbrokes and BETDAQ that all start with a base rate 5%. If you haven’t tried exchange betting before or your looking for an alternative to the monopoly of Betfair then you must try out Matchbook.
Other Matchbook Exchange Promotions
Exchanges are around 20% better than conventional fixed odds sportsbooks because unlike conventional bookmaking you are betting against your peers. This means instead of one bookie an exchange is like having thousands of micro bookies, it is this competitiveness that drives far better prices on exchanges than through fixed odds bookies. Exchange betting sites like Matchbook take a low commission and so promotions tend to be far less than you see with a fixed odds book, for this you are getting much better odds. This is one reason why professional bettors use exchange sites.
Having said that Matchbook are a rare example of an exchange that do actually have some regular promotions for existing customers. Considering how low their commission rates are anyway then this really is a nice addition. Below are examples of the type of promos you are likely to find at Matchbook:
- 200% Bonuses – For example at the start of the football season Matchbook were giving 200% bonuses up to £100 on outright Premier League winner bets.
- 0% Commission – For some high profile events Matchbook have been known to run 0% commission rates on certain markets.
About Matchbook
Matchbook have actually been around longer than you might think. Founded back in 2004 they began to move into the UK market following an acquisition by UK investors back in 2011. The exchange now has a full UK gambling licence and as we’ve said the best commission rate you are likely to find. The betting exchange is owned and operated by parent company Triplebet limited based in Alderney.
If you are worried that the 1.15% commission rate is temporary then please don’t. The company have a commitment to maintain this rate going forward, this is a quote from their site:
“We want to grow our community by focusing on our liquidity, one market and sport at a time. To do this, we ensure we have critical mass along with the best price and liquidity offering in the industry, before we add any further markets. We firmly believe that Matchbook’s 1% commission charge will continue to drive long term volume to our platform.”
The commission rate is actually 1.15% due to the UK government 15% point of consumption tax levied on betting site both at home and abroad. The rate that Matchbook actually receive is 1%.
