Gambling.com Rating: 7.5/10
Our Verdict: HighBet is a slick betting site with some promotions worth claiming, though there are still a few areas that need improving.
I signed up with HighBet to see how it compares with the best new betting sites and I've been impressed overall.
The site has a modern design, making it easy to get around.
I find the odds for popular sports like football and tennis compete well with prices from established UK betting sites.
The range of offers for existing customers is decent as well. There's cashback on weekend losses and I particularly like the unique promo based around the Fantasy Premier League game.
Deposit fees are the big negative for me here, however. They need to be removed before I consider giving this site a higher rating.
Category | Score | Reasoning |
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Sports & Markets | 8/10 | Wide range of markets for 35+ sports, including less popular ones. |
Promotions | 7/10 | Unique promos to suit most bettors - welcome offer could be improved. |
Payments | 6/10 | Major payment options covered but a 2.5% deposit fee is something to consider. |
Customer Support | 9/10 | 24/7 live chat support available, with quick replies. |
Reputation | 7/10 | A fully licensed bookmaker working to build a reputation in the UK. |
User Experience | 7/10 | Quick desktop betting site that could use improvement on mobile. |
Mobile Platform | 6/10 | No dedicated betting app to download - in-browser site works OK. |
Responsible Gambling | 9/10 | Easy-to-access tools highlighted during registration. |
Live In-Play Betting | 8/10 | Strong range of live betting markets and streams of horse racing. |
Value of Odds | 8/10 | Betting odds match up well to the best bookmakers. |
Gambling.com Rating: 7.5/10 (Recommended)
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I claimed HighBet’s sign-up deal by betting £10 to get £20 in free bets.
To qualify, I deposited with a debit card and placed a £10 bet at the minimum odds required - evens (1/1). Bets at shorter odds won't qualify you for the offer.
The £20 is split into two £10 free bet tokens – one for a football acca and one for a horse racing bet.
The free bets expire after three days, which is shorter than I'd ideally like, but not a big problem.
Compared to other UK free bet offers, it’s a fair deal without being spectacular.
See how it compares to other welcome offers from UK bookies below:
Bookmaker | Qualifying Bet | Free Bet Bonus |
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Bet £10 | Get £20 | |
Bet £10 | Get £50 | |
Bet £10 | Get £30 | |
Bet £5 | Get £20 | |
Bet £5 | Get £25 |
Promotion | Description |
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Monthly FPL Prizes | HighBet's Fantasy Premier League comes with tickets and merchandise as prizes. |
Weekly Free Bet Club | Earn up to £15 in racing free bets every week. |
Acca Insurance | Money back as a free bet up to £20 if one leg lets you down. |
Weekend Cashback | Refund on net weekend losses up to a set amount. |
First Past The Post | Bets paid out if your horse crosses the line first - even if later demoted. |
Trader's Treble | HighBet traders nominate a treble for a 15% profit boost. |
HighBet has betting odds for around 35 different sports at any given time, depending on the sporting calendar.
Horse racing has its own dedicated section, with UK and Irish races streamed live on-site.
The Weekly Free Bet Club for racing is a welcome feature. Up to three times a week, a £30 bet qualifies you for a £5 free bet to use on racing.
While the range of markets for each race is more limited than the best horse racing betting sites offer, I've still placed win, each-way, and forecast bets easily.
For niche bettors, HighBet also offers plenty of Esports markets, along with some political betting odds and entertainment bets,.
HighBet's bet builder can be used on nine sports, including football and the four big North American leagues (MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL).
For a Champions League match, I was able to choose from 19 different markets for my bet builder.
I tested HighBet’s in-play betting service on a number of Premier League matches. Market depth is reasonable, with around 60 live markets available for the games I followed in-play.
These included all the main markets like match winner, handicaps, and over/under goals, along with individual player markets like next goal-scorer and yellow/red cards.
Cash out has been available on most of the football and tennis markets I've bet on.
When I've compared the values offered to the live odds, they've generally been fair, although I'm not usually someone who likes to cash out early.
One limitation is the lack of live streaming outside horse racing. I can't watch football or tennis directly on the site, which would be a useful addition.
HighBet’s website has a modern dark theme with bright highlights, making it easy to read and navigate.
I like that the design isn't cluttered with too many banners – it lets me focus on the essentials.
The site loads quickly, even when browsing multiple live events at once.
I also find features like one-click betting useful for fast in-play bets.
Payment Method | Minimum Deposit | Average Withdrawal Time |
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Debit Cards | £10 | 2-5 working days |
PayPal | £10 | 1-2 Days |
Skrill | £10 | 1-2 Days |
Neteller | £10 | 1-2 Days |
Trustly | £10 | 2-4 Days |
MuchBetter | £10 | 2-4 Days |
Paysafecard | £10 | N/A |
Note: Deposits include a 2.5% fee.
HighBet doesn’t yet have a native app, so I've tested the mobile site on iOS and Android browsers.
The experience is generally smooth, with pages resizing well and menus easy to access via the sidebar.
I can place bets, deposit funds and watch a horse racing stream directly through my phone without issue.
There's the odd instance of slow loading, which the best UK betting apps don't have.
Overall, the mobile site is very usable, but I'd like to see a native app made available to improve load times slightly.
I contacted HighBet’s customer support service twice – once through live chat and once by email.
The live chat service is available 24/7, and I was connected within seconds to a chatbot, which quickly answered basic questions.
When I asked to speak to an agent, I was transferred smoothly, and the representative was polite and helpful.
The email response took just under six hours, which is relatively quick compared to other online bookies in my experience.
Channel | Availability | My Experience |
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Live Chat | 24/7 | Connected in under a minute, quick helpful responses followed. |
24/7 | Thorough replies within 6 hours. |
HighBet has a full set of responsible gambling tools built into the account menu, and I found them easy to apply.
During registration I was encouraged to set deposit limits, and I later tested both a time-out and a reality check, both of which worked well.
Tools available include:
HighBet has impressed me as a fairly new betting site that gets many fundamentals right.
The site is user-friendly, odds are competitive, and the range of markets to bet on is broader than I might have expected.
Promotions are varied and generally valuable, even if the welcome offer could be a bit more lucractive.
No downloadable app is a bit of a negative - but not a huge stumbling block when the in-browser site works fine.
The deposit fee is the main reason I haven't gone higher than 7.5/10 with my rating for this site. If this 2.5% fee is done away with, I may revise my rating upwards.
HighBet is owned by Time Solutions Limited and operated by Aspire Global International, a well-known gaming group. In the UK, it operates under a licence from the UK Gambling Commission, meaning it complies with strict regulations on fairness, security and safer gambling practices.
Yes. HighBet is fully licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, which ensures it meets standards for fairness and player protection. I tested deposits and withdrawals without issue, and the site uses SSL encryption. It’s also operated by Aspire Global, a reputable company running several established betting brands.
HighBet withdrawals vary by method. Withdrawals with -wallets like PayPal, Skrill and Neteller usually arrive within 1–2 days. Debit card withdrawals typically take 2–5 working days. Bank transfers fall in a similar range. Processing is quick once verification is complete, but first-time withdrawals may take slightly longer due to ID checks.
The fastest way is through live chat, available 24/7 directly on the site. I used it and connected within seconds to both a chatbot and a human agent. HighBet also provides an email option, which responded to my query within a few hours. These two channels covered everything I needed.
Yes. HighBet offers free bets as part of the site's welcome bonus when you sign up. Existing customer promotions also include occasional free bet tokens around major football or racing events. While not constant, these free bets provide extra value during key sporting events and can be claimed via the promotions page.