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Gambling.com Weekly Pick: Best Betting Site (November 3rd-9th)

Each week, we highlight one standout bookmaker as our expert Weekly Pick.

The choice is led by Cathal Austin, our Lead Betting Site Reviewer, with input from the Gambling.com review team - recognising the betting site that delivers most for this week's sport.

Best Betting Site This Week: Betfred

Betfred is packed with offers across football, racing and rugby – making it a strong option for this week’s sport.

Football fans can take advantage of 'Double Delight' and 'Hat-Trick Heaven' offers on big games like Liverpool v Real Madrid in the Champions League. 

You get double the odds if your first goal-scorer scores twice and triple the odds if they get a hat-trick.

Betfred has extended this offer to rugby games – providing the same boosted odds if you back a first try-scorer and they go on to score more tries.

That's good news if you're betting on any of this weekend's Autumn Internationals, including Scotland v New Zealand and England v Fiji.

Horse racing punters are covered too – with best odds guaranteed, extra place offers, and live streams of UK and Irish races, including this weekend’s racing from Aintree.

For more, read our Betfred review or watch the quick video overview below.

Best Betting Sites by Sport

There’s a huge week of sport ahead across the UK and beyond.

The Premier League serves up blockbuster clashes including Manchester City v Liverpool at the weekend, plus there's midweek Champions League drama with Arne Slot's side in hosting Real Madrid at Anfield.

Over the jumps, Aintree and Wincanton headline a busy domestic horse racing schedule.

Scotland v New Zealand and France v South Africa are two of the weekend's most anticipated rugby fixtures.

Here are the top bookies for each sport:

Football Betting Site of The Week: LiveScore Bet

Champions League nights return in midweek with Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea, Spurs and Newcastle all in action. 

There's a full slate of Premier League fixtures to look forward to this weekend as well.

Why We Chose LiveScore Bet For Football

LiveScore Bet has a mix of regular promotions and free-to-play games for football bettors to enjoy.

There's an early payout offer, which pays your bet out if your team goes two goals up.

And we really like the free-to-play 'Squads' game. You reveal one Premier League player each weekday to build a five-player squad. Over the weekend, a prize wheel spins for each goal your squad members score - settling anywhere from £0.10 to £50 per goal.

There’s no shortage of daily price boosts on football markets either, adding extra value for this week’s big games.

You can find out more in our full LiveScore Bet review or in the quick video overview below. 

Horse Racing Betting Site of The Week: Tote

It’s a big weekend for jumps racing, with Wincanton’s Badger Beers Trophy and Aintree’s Grand Sefton Handicap Chase topping the bill on Saturday.

If you're searching for extra value, Tote could be an option to consider.

Why We Choose Tote

Tote is the home of pool betting, where your returns are dictated by the number of other punters that back your horse – meaning you can often beat fixed-odds prices, especially in bigger fields.

The placepot is my favourite type of Tote pool bet, where I choose a placed horse in each of the first six races at a meeting, with the chance to win big from small stakes.

There’s a good selection of other racing promotions to choose from.

Tote+ gives your winnings a 10% boost, while the Tote Guarantee ensures that winning pool bets pay out at least as much as the fixed-odds starting price.

We also like the Stayers Club - a weekly loyalty scheme that rewards regular bettors with up to £10 in Tote Credit.

Streaming is available for all UK and Irish races - good news if you want to watch and bet on this weekend's action from Aintree.

You can read more about Tote in our full Tote review or watch our quick video review below.

Rugby Betting Site of The Week: bet365

England face Fiji at Twickenham in round two of the Autumn Nations Series, Ireland host Japan, and Scotland tackle the All Blacks at Murrayfield.

For rugby punters betting on these games, bet365 leads the way.

Why We Choose bet365

bet365’s 15-point early payout is a major plus – if your team goes 15 points ahead, your match winner bet is paid out, even if the opposition comes back.

There’s also great depth in try-scorer, handicap and winning margin markets, with price boosts often rolled out on key matchday selections.

This is one of only a few sites that allow bet builders to be placed on rugby, where you can combine markets like try-scorers, total points or handicaps into a custom bet from the one game.

In-play betting is smooth and fast, with real-time stats and updates to help you spot momentum shifts and jump on live value.

Find out more about bet365 by watching our video overview below or reading our full in-depth bet365 review.

What to Bet on With Your Betting Site

If you’re looking for expert insight and fresh betting ideas, we have a team of analysts and tipsters here to help.

Our latest betting tips and previews cover the biggest upcoming events in sport. View a selection of the latest expert articles below:

How We Identify The Best UK Betting Sites

At Gambling.com, we follow a strict hands-on approach to how we review betting sites and apply a consistent rating system. 

By combining expert research with user insights, we can confidently rank the best bookmakers.

Award-Winning Betting Sites

We keep a close eye on the industry's top honours. When an online bookmaker earns recognition from respected industry bodies, we take note - and so should you.

These accolades reflect excellence in everything from innovation to user experience:

Bookmaker	Award	Adjudicator
	Online Sports Betting Operator Of The Year	Global Gaming Awards
	Best Mobile Sports Product	International Gaming Awards
	Best Customer Service Company of The Year	International Gaming Awards
	Esports Operator of The Year	SBC Awards
	Best Football Betting Operator	EGaming Review Awards

Responsible Gambling Tips

Betting should be fun - never a source of stress or financial pressure.

Here are some smart, practical ways to help you stay in control:

• Set a Budget: Choose a weekly or monthly limit that suits your finances and stick to it, win or lose.
• Accept Losses: Losing is part of betting. Avoid chasing losses or making emotional, high-risk decisions.
• Use Built-in Tools: Make the most of deposit limits, loss caps, time-outs, self-exclusion, and reality checks.
• Know Where to Get Help: If gambling starts to feel harmful, reach out 24/7 to free, confidential support services like BeGambleAware, GamCare, or GAMSTOP.

For more information on responsible betting, visit our responsible gambling hub.

How We Keep Our Betting Site Rankings Updated

We update our betting site rankings at least once monthly to keep them accurate.

Every site gets retested regularly, and we edit our reviews and ratings based on our latest findings.

When new betting sites launch, we try them straight away and review our full list to see where they fit. 

We also track how existing sites perform. If a bookmaker improves its service, it can move up the rankings, or vice-versa if it goes the other way.

This ensures the rankings you see on this page are fresh and up to date.