{"id":4526,"date":"2020-05-29T10:17:18","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T10:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bettingwebsites.org.uk\/?post_type=sites&p=4526"},"modified":"2024-03-07T11:24:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T11:24:20","slug":"william-hill","status":"publish","type":"sites","link":"https:\/\/www.bettingwebsites.org.uk\/sites\/william-hill\/","title":{"rendered":"William Hill"},"content":{"rendered":"

For a long time the biggest bookie in the UK, and still one of the biggest brands, William Hill have a lot of history. After being an early adopter of online gambling, they eventually fell by the wayside somewhat, before clever tech partnerships gave them a life saving shot in the arm.<\/p>\n

They have since kept up the pace, however, and now deliver a website that is a pleasure to use, with more events and market variety than you can find almost anywhere else. This industry titan is great if you like to watch the fixture you are betting on live, and throws more than a handful of promotional offers into the mix to boot.<\/p>\n

The Plus Card is of huge benefit to punters who also bet with cash in store, and since there are over 1,400 of them you won\u2019t have to walk far to do so.<\/p>\n

\r\n \r\n \r\n<\/div>\n

William Hill has been providing gambling products to its customers since 1934, and from those humble beginnings it has gone on to become one of the best known brands in the industry. They now employ over 16,000 people, and host players online in over 180 countries.<\/p>\n

It hasn’t all be plain sailing however, and the company has come under fire several times in the past; once being fined 6.2 million (ouch) by the Gambling Commission for accepting large sums of money linked to illegal activities.<\/p>\n

It can’t be denied, though, that William Hill offer their players a truly superior online product, with a great mobile app available as well. Much of the casino software is powered by Playtech<\/a>, but there are plenty of others, so you know you are in good hands with a site that won’t let you down and Jackpots that regularly smash the one million pound barrier.<\/p>\n

The website retains a traditional feel while at the same time providing a contemporary online gaming experience, with Slots, Table Games, Live Dealers, Jackpots and more all available, and it couldn’t be easier to find what you want. The layout is clean, there are no obnoxious flashy adverts, and all in all it’s a pleasant and unintimidating interface. This is good news for new comers in particular.<\/p>\n

Markets & Odds<\/h2>\n

\"William<\/p>\n

Customers at William Hill are given an awful lot to work with. The list of sports categories totals 32+ even on a slow day, with all of the usual suspects backed up by plenty of American sports as well as comparably strong Specials, Politics, and Esports offerings.<\/p>\n

Best Odds Guaranteed is available on all UK & Ireland Horse and Greyhound Races, but races from around the world are also available to bet on and Live Stream, and in fact, a lot of other promotions are aimed at punters in this category too.<\/p>\n

Odds come in Fractional, Decimal, or American formats, and in general are usually quite competitive; Basketball fares particularly well, and William Hill like to offer top prices on the really popular events and markets too. If you are an occasional gambler then this could be the place for you.<\/p>\n

Market depth doesn\u2019t really get much better, certainly not when it comes to Football. They have every market and bet type imaginable. We wouldn\u2019t call Switzerland vs Qatar a big game, but there it is with 271+ future markets. There are often enhanced markets available within each event as well, so there really is acres of room for manoeuvre from the punter’s point of view.<\/p>\n

William Hill might get pipped to the post by a tiny margin in one or two areas, for example, depth of markets in Tennis fixtures, but not by much at all, and in most categories they dominate when it comes to bet variation and choice.<\/p>\n

Live Betting\/Streaming<\/h2>\n

\"William<\/p>\n

The in-play area is very strong for live streaming, incorporating the video into the interface to allow betting and viewing to go hand in hand. They cover more events than most other operators and better still the Watch Live service is free to use.<\/p>\n

If you want to watch the Horses then the obligatory \u00a31 wager applies, and every major UK race is covered along with most Greyhound races as well. What\u2019s more, the feeds are clear and don\u2019t glitch from our experience.<\/p>\n

William Hill continue their good form with market depth and variety here (they boast 100 ways to bet in-play), but we did notice that more events were available at some other sites. We have to say, though, the selection of 5 Minute bets are great for an adrenaline boost, and odds remain competitive especially for Football.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a funny one because the in-play area doesn\u2019t look like much, but it does everything that you would need it to. Sport by sport categorisation and event numbers give punters an instant view of what is going on, cash out capability and number of markets are clearly on show, and you can even select to see Watch Live events only. Used in tandem with WH Radio, for example, this is a great way to spend time betting on sport.<\/p>\n

Once an event is expanded things improve visually, showcasing a fantastic game graphic where live streaming isn\u2019t available, with live text commentary, a game timeline, and a good level of statistical data laid out plainly.<\/p>\n

Casino Software, Platform, Games<\/h2>\n

\"William<\/p>\n

First things first, William Hill has bucked the trend and shed hundreds of games in their casino until only the most excellent titles remain.<\/p>\n

This leaves you with about 300 titles, with Playtech probably being the major player in the arena. This makes sense given Hill’s long standing partnership with the company, and means players are gifted with some of the best games and biggest jackpots in the industry.<\/p>\n

Despite what sounds like a limited number of options, the range of games still seems endless and there are loads of other software providers, with Microgaming<\/a>, NetEnt<\/a> and Cryptologic all making an appearance, plus multiple smaller providers and a few of William Hill\u2019s own products as well. Enough to keep you busy for weeks on end.<\/p>\n