Coral Bookmaker Review

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They are one of the oldest bookmakers still operating with a history that stretches all the way back to 1926. Now part of the vast Gala group, Coral are a respected brand and that’s naturally important when you’re looking for a new account.

Like the majority of UK bookmakers, there is a relatively small welcome bonus here but you will be rewarded for loyalty and regular play with a host of generous promos in a range of markets.

Coral Bonus and Ongoing Offers

Coral’s offer for new customers currently provides £20.00 in free bets when you open an account with just £5.00. It’s simple to follow – just register your details, fund your account and place your first bet at £5.00 or more and 4 x free £5.00 bets will automatically appear.

It’s a deal open to residents in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and you have 7 days in which to complete the cycle.

Once you’re in, Coral has one of the best sets of ongoing deals on the Internet with Acca Insurances on football and tennis plus free bets in horse and greyhound racing or with the Coral Acca Club. UK focussed sports are heavily promoted here and they always tend to attract the best offers.

Ts & C’s for BET £5 GET £20

18+. UK+IRE only. Min first bet £5 at odds 1/2 or more. Tote and Pool excluded. Must be placed within 14 days of account reg.

£20 credited as 4 x £5 free bets. Not valid with Cash Out. Free bet valid for 4 days. Free bet stake not returned. T&Cs apply.

Sports Market and Odds Value

Like most UK based bookmakers, Coral are covered by all the major odds comparison sites so if you want to do some research, it’s easy to see how much value you’re getting for your stake. We find that football and horse racing prices are especially competitive but they can compete on most events.

There’s a good choice of markets too and here is the full list.

Football, Horse Racing, Greyhound Racing, Boxing, Cricket, Tennis, American Football, Baseball, Basketball, Cycling, Darts, Formula 1, Futsal, Golf, Handball, Ice Hockey, Motorbikes, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Snooker, Speedway, Volleyball.

Coral are also quoting for a growing list of e-Sports and Virtual Sports while they list a separate schedule for non-sports events in politics, reality TV and more.

Banking

All the main e-wallet facilities are made available and the fact that Coral can offer Paypal as a funding option will surely open up their customer base. Alternatively, you can also use Skrill, Neteller, EcoPay, Ukash and PaysafeCard.

Of course, there is also the choice to use bank transfers plus all the main debit cards so everyone should have at least one potential method.

Customer Service

The help button is located at the top right hand corner of the home page and this will lead to a list of Frequently Asked Questions. It’s a comprehensive set of answers but not many people have the time to follow a list.

If you click on the contact button, you have to answer questions relating to your query and only then will you see the links to live chat, e-mail or telephone. The help operators are fast and friendly but it would be nice to see all help options openly displayed.

Conclusion

Like most UK bookmakers, Coral have plenty of tradition and naturally trust is important because it should lead to fair play and fair service. That’s what you should find when you sign up but there are lots of additional benefits.

The welcome offer is a modest one but there’s an excellent list of ongoing deals to reward regular play along with a wide set of events to bet on. If you’re looking to stick around for the long term, Coral is one of the best places to be.

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