# Sky Bet vs bet365

> Sky Bet is the better choice for most bettors: we found no fine or settlement against it in the Gambling Commission's records since March 2021, its Pay by Bank withdrawals arrive immediately, and it streams selected in-play events free. bet365 is the pick for big football bettors and app-first bettors, with caps of up to £2 million a day on the Premier League and the most-rated betting app we found, though it settled with the Commission in 2024 and we couldn't check its withdrawal times.

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- Last updated: 2026-10-22 (re-checked when an operator changes its terms or a regulator or court acts)
- Author: SafeBet.ai Research Team (SafeBet.ai)
- Sky Bet: #1 of 5 in [Best sports betting sites in the UK](https://safebet.ai/uk/sports-betting/), 8.8/10 — review: https://safebet.ai/uk/sports-betting/sky-bet-review/
- bet365: #2 of 5 in [Best sports betting sites in the UK](https://safebet.ai/uk/sports-betting/), 8.6/10 — review: https://safebet.ai/uk/sports-betting/bet365-review/
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## Who should choose which

| Need | Better choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory record | Sky Bet | We found no action against Sky Bet's operators since March 2021; bet365's two UK licensees agreed to pay £582,120 in April 2024, £239,085 of it from the sportsbook. |
| Payout caps | bet365 | bet365 caps winnings at £2 million a day on the Premier League and £1 million on UK and Irish racing; Sky Bet at £500,000 and £250,000. |
| Withdrawals | Sky Bet | Sky Bet's Pay by Bank withdrawals arrive immediately and card withdrawals in 1 to 4 hours. We couldn't check bet365's UK withdrawal times. |
| App | bet365 | bet365's app is rated 4.73 from 454,548 ratings on iOS and 4.59 from 266,602 on Android; Sky Bet's 4.67 from 86,905 and 4.64 from 58,437. |
| Features | Either | Both offer in-play betting, bet builders and streaming. Sky Bet adds RequestABet and cash out between legs; bet365 says it streams hundreds of thousands of events a year. |

## Scores (SafeBet.ai ratings, 0–10)

| Criterion (weight) | Sky Bet | bet365 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing & safety (25%) | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Markets & features (20%) | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Odds & limits (15%) | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Payments & payouts (15%) | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| App & experience (15%) | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Support & responsible gambling (10%) | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| **Overall** | **8.8** | **8.6** |

## Key facts

| | Sky Bet | bet365 |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Commission licence | SBG Sports Limited, account 67370 | Hillside (UK Sports) ENC, account 55148 |
| Sports | 60+ sports and events, incl. football, racing, darts, esports, politics | Football, racing, tennis, golf, darts, boxing, US sports & more |
| Features | BuildABet, RequestABet, cash out between legs, free in-play streams | Live streaming, in-play betting, Bet Builder+ |
| Max. payout | £500,000 a day on top football; £250,000 on racing | £2M a day on the Premier League; £1M on UK & Irish racing |
| Payments | Debit cards, Apple Pay, Pay by Bank, Revolut Pay | Debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Pay by Bank, PayPal |
| Payout speed | Pay by Bank immediately; cards 1–4 hours | Not checked (UK pages blocked outside the UK) |
| Apps | iOS 4.7 · Android 4.6 | iOS 4.7 · Android 4.6 |

## Pros and cons

### Sky Bet

- Pro: No fine or settlement in the Gambling Commission's records since March 2021
- Pro: BuildABet, RequestABet and cash out before, during and between legs
- Pro: Free streams of selected in-play events, just by logging in
- Pro: Pay by Bank withdrawals arrive immediately, instant card withdrawals in 1 to 4 hours
- Pro: The best Android rating in our top five: 4.64 from more than 58,000 ratings
- Con: Best Odds Guaranteed is only for customers who qualify for Sky Bet Club
- Con: Lower payout caps than bet365 or William Hill: £500,000 a day on top football
- Con: We couldn't find its support hours, and PayPal isn't among the payment methods its help centre lists

### bet365

- Pro: The highest payout caps we found: £2 million a day on the Premier League and Champions League, £1 million on UK and Irish racing
- Pro: The most-rated betting app we found in the UK: 4.73 from more than 454,000 ratings on iOS, 4.59 from more than 266,000 on Android
- Pro: Live streaming, in-play betting and Bet Builder+ before and during games
- Pro: £5 deposits by debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Pay by Bank
- Con: A £239,085 settlement with the Gambling Commission in April 2024 (£582,120 with its casino sister)
- Con: We couldn't check its withdrawal times, cash out rules, Best Odds Guaranteed or support hours: its UK help pages block visitors from outside the UK
- Con: PayPal deposits start at £25

## The key differences

Sky Bet and bet365 are the top two in [our UK sportsbook ranking](https://safebet.ai/uk/sports-betting/). Sky Bet is the cleaner, more transparent choice; bet365 the bigger one, with higher limits.

| | Sky Bet | bet365 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensee (account) | SBG Sports Limited (67370), since October 2025; the brand since 2014 | Hillside (UK Sports) ENC (55148), since October 2019 |
| Regulatory record | None found since March 2021 | £239,085 settlement, April 2024 |
| Max. payout, Premier League | £500,000 a day | £2,000,000 a day |
| Max. payout, UK and Irish racing | £250,000 a day | £1,000,000 a day |
| Best Odds Guaranteed | Sky Bet Club qualifiers only | Not checked |
| Deposits | Debit cards, Apple Pay, Pay by Bank, Revolut Pay | Debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Pay by Bank from £5; PayPal from £25 |
| Withdrawals | Pay by Bank immediately; cards 1–4 hours | Not checked |
| iOS app | 4.67 (86,905 ratings) | 4.73 (454,548 ratings) |
| Support | Live chat; hours not found | Not checked |

## Prices

Neither publishes its margins, and both forbid automated collection of their odds, so we don't compare them directly. Before a big bet, enter both bookmakers' odds on the same market into our [margin calculator](https://safebet.ai/uk/sports-betting/margin-calculator/) to see which keeps less and which pays more on each outcome.

## Which should you choose?

- **Most bettors:** [Sky Bet](https://safebet.ai/uk/sports-betting/sky-bet-review/), for its record, fast payouts and free in-play streams.
- **Big football bettors and app-first bettors:** [bet365](https://safebet.ai/uk/sports-betting/bet365-review/), for caps of up to £2 million a day and the most-used app.
- **Both:** with two accounts, you can take the better price on each market.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sky Bet or bet365 better?

Sky Bet ranks first in our UK sportsbook ranking (8.8) and bet365 second (8.6). Sky Bet wins on its record and published payout times; bet365 on payout caps and its app.

### Which pays out more on a big win?

bet365. Its UK caps reach £2 million a day on the Premier League, the FA Cup, the Championship, Leagues One and Two and the Champions League, four times Sky Bet's £500,000 on the Premier League, and £1 million on UK and Irish racing with an industry starting price, against Sky Bet's £250,000.

### Do Sky Bet and bet365 offer Best Odds Guaranteed?

Sky Bet only offers it to customers who qualify for Sky Bet Club. We couldn't check bet365's UK terms for it, which are only shown to UK visitors.

## Sources

1. [Maximum Winnings](https://support.skybet.com/app/answers/detail/maximum-winnings/) — Sky Betting & Gaming, accessed 2026-10-22
2. [Withdrawal Queries](https://support.skybet.com/app/answers/detail/withdrawal-queries/) — Sky Betting & Gaming, accessed 2026-10-22
3. [Maximum winnings, UK (Internet Archive capture)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260509184724/https://help.bet365.com/s/en-gb/sports/maximum-winnings) — bet365, captured 2026-05-09
4. [Bet365 to pay £582,120 for regulatory failures](https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/bet365-to-pay-gbp582-120-for-regulatory-failures) — Gambling Commission, 2024-04-04
5. [Regulatory actions register](https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-register/regulatory-actions/full) — Gambling Commission, accessed 2026-10-22