Why Are Betfred So Popular For Irish Lotto Betting?

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As common now on the U.K. high street as Marks and Sparks or a Spar, Betfred has clearly risen ahead of its retail competitors (William Hill, Ladbrokes, Coral and Paddy Power) in at least one area... lottery betting.

The main reason... incredible odds and value for money, particularly for the Irish Lotto and more and more people are now using them online.

Who are Betfred?

Still privately owned by brothers Fred and Peter Done, Betfred is certainly a Northern powerhouse when it comes to Lotto betting.

Set up in the 1960s (rumoured to be from winnings from a bet on England in the '66 World Cup), this company has always had a bit of independent swagger, perhaps not always seen from their more corporate rivals. Fred Done is reportedly the first bookie to pay out early, a trend which others have since copied.

He settled bets on Man Utd to win the Premier League, only for Arsenal (hard to believe now!) to steal the title by a point.

In 2005, Done also lost £1m to another maverick bookmaker Victor Chandler after betting Utd would finish above Chelsea.

What does this mean for Lotto betting?

Quite simply, it seems Fred is not afraid to challenge convention if it suits his mood or objectives.

One area where this is clear is lottery betting.

How does Lotto betting online at Betfred compare to competitors?

There are two main areas where Betfred excel in the lottery betting leagues.

1. Irish Lotto Odds/Winnings/Pay-Outs:

If you bet £1 on 3 numbers and your 3 are chosen:

• With William Hill, you'll win £610* (plus get your £1 stake back).
• With Betfred you'll win a lovely £700* (plus get your £1 stake back). That is an additional £100 in your pocket or 17% additional winnings!

If you bet £1 on 5 numbers and your 5 are chosen:

• With Ladbrokes, you'll win £125,000*... not bad but
• With Betfred you'll win a whopping £150,000*. That is a huge additional £25,000 that should be yours

2. Welcome Offer/Free Lotto Bets

If you want to set up a new account to bet on Sports or Casino, most online bookmakers will be tripping over themselves to offer you a free bet.

However if you want to try lottery betting with Paddy Power or Coral, and set up a new account - there's no Lotto loving in the free bets stakes.

Again Betfred excel here with a simple, straightforward offer:

What about other lottery betting companies?

It is only fair to note that other companies also have incredible Lotto betting offerings, with the two most prominent being bet365 and BoyleSports.

Our advice if you want to bet on the lottery online:

1. Simply set up an account with all 3 operators and try them out
2. Benefit from the cracking welcome offers
3. Continue to use the account that feels the best to you