As you’d expect from one of the biggest high-street bookmakers in the country, Ladbrokes play a very strong hand when it comes to the Cheltenham Festival.

Ladbrokes are a long-established player in the betting industry and there is plenty to like about the bookmaker fondly known as the Magic Sign. They have made great strides with their website so that it’s now quick and user-friendly and customers love betting with such a big and popular brand, especially as they know that Ladbrokes are part of the furniture.

The firm offer Best Odds Guaranteed on every race at the Cheltenham Festival, early and competitive prices, but have also introduced a new betting innovation called SP Boost.

In essence this means that Ladbrokes will, each day select four key races where they will pay enhanced odds on whatever bet is made. The enhancements are equal to that of the next price up, meaning that if the SP is 2/1 they will pay out at 9/4 and if the SP is 7/2 they will pay you 4/1, giving a much greater return for your bet. This can proves popular and profitable if you are betting on accumulators with the Magic Sign.

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Background

Ladbrokes are arguably the biggest bookmaker in the world and one of the most reputable brands in the betting industry. They appear to be at the forefront of many legal cases opposing the state monopoly of several different countries. In the UK, Ladbrokes have over 2,000 betting shops and are listed on the FTSE 100 Index. They have been established since the 1950’s and their online service has been available since 2000.

Odds & Markets

The ‘Magic Sign’ aren’t renowned for their competitive odds and instead rely on brand and quality of service to bring in and retain customers. It’s very rare that they’ll be best price about a horse at the Festival, although you can guarantee a fast pay-out if your selection wins. It’s fair to say that, due to the huge UK shop presence, their racing product is currently superior to football and other sports.

The firm do give punters the chance to take the market leader out of the equation by betting without the favourite.  They also offer Best Odds Guaranteed on all UK and Irish horse races. If you take an early or board price and the SP return is bigger, they'll pay you at the better odds during the Cheltenham Festival.

Website

Considering the size and stature of Ladbrokes, their website experience can be slightly challenging. Like Coral, if your betting market is available through a ‘fast link’ on the neatly-presented homepage, you’re in luck. However, delving deeper to find a market can be an arduous experience, with too much of the homepage devoted to features and In-Play betting. 

Customer Service

Customer service is 24/7 and is very dependable, with staff very quick to respond to customer email queries. The ‘Contact Us’ section is currently misleading as it gives the impression there is Live Support but instead only has email and telephone support, along with a list of FAQ’s.

Customer Service Email

care@ ladbrokes.com

Customer Service Telephone Number

+44 208 429 7971

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Promotions

Best Odds Guaranteed on every horse and greyhound race - every day!

When you place your bet with Ladbrokes, take the price on your selection - and if the SP is bigger they will pay you out at the bigger odds! This offer includes Board Prices, Ladbrokes Early Prices, singles and multiples as well as Showcast bets. For example, if you take 3/1 Early Price and your selection wins at 4/1, you get paid at 4/1!

In-Play Betting

Ladbrokes streams live UK & Irish horse racing and you will be able to watch every race at the Cheltenham Festival.