BoyleSports review (UK)
Good customer reviews, real support by phone and a clean recent regulatory record. Its prices were the lowest of the UK sportsbooks we measured, its apps are weak, and the business is reportedly for sale.
Best for: Irish racing fans who like phone support and shop cash
- Trustpilot 3.7 from 5,459 reviews, among the best of the UK bookmakers here
- 24/7 phone line, and a reviewer reached a human in 30 seconds
- Cash deposits and withdrawals through shops
- No Gambling Commission action found from 2023 to 2026
- Lowest measured payout of any UK sportsbook in our sample
- Weak apps: iOS 3.56 from 957 ratings and Android 2.34 from 2,890
- £10 minimum withdrawal, double most rivals
- Reported to be for sale, with no deal or update since June 2026
- Prices 30%3.3
- Trust and safety 20%4.8
- Markets and coverage 20%4.5
- Payments 15%4.2
- App and tools 15%3.8
- Licence holder
- Boylesports Enterprise
- UKGC account
- 39469
- Owner
- BoyleSports (private)
- Founded
- 1982
- iOS app
- 3.56 from 957 ratings
- Android app
- 2.34 from 2,890 ratings
- Trustpilot
- 3.7 from 5,459 reviews
- Average payout
- 92.0%
- vs sportsbook average
- −1.0 pts
- Best price share
- 12.2%
Ranked 15 of 17 sportsbooks we can measure, on 212 markets across 212 matches, latest prices 11 Nov 2026. This is a small sample of the leagues we track, so treat small gaps with caution. It excludes promotions and price boosts.
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- Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and bank transfer deposits count
- PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, paysafecard and cash in a betting shop don't count
New UK customers, 18+, excluding Northern Ireland; one per customer, household and IP. Min deposit £10 via Visa debit, Mastercard, Google Pay, Apple Pay or bank transfer; Skrill, Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe and shop cash excluded. Stake £10+ at evens (2.00) or greater within 30 days. £30 free bet balance credited on settlement of the qualifying bet; expires 7 days, stake not returned, non-withdrawable. 50% boost on selected matches: min odds 3/1, max £20 stake, max boosted payout £1,000. No code.
Offers change often and can differ depending on how you reach the site. The bookmaker's own terms apply. How to read an offer
What it does well
BoyleSports is one of the few bookmakers here where a person answers quickly. There is a 24/7 phone line alongside live chat, and customers rate it far higher than most rivals on Trustpilot. Its racing offer is strong, with Best Odds Guaranteed from 8am up to £50,000 a day and Extra Place Races. Sub Swap goes further than most by moving on to a second substitute if the replacement also goes off.
Prices
This is the weak spot. BoyleSports had the lowest measured payout of the UK sportsbooks in our football-heavy sample, about 1.4 points below the sportsbook average. Check other prices before you bet.
App and payments
Both apps rate poorly, and the Android app had not been updated since July 2026 at our last check. Payment choice is good, including PayPal, Skrill, Apple Pay and shop cash. A third-party review reports withdrawals processed within six hours but typically taking 2 to 5 working days to reach a bank, or four hours through Fast Funds for eligible cards. Cash Out is not available on Bet Builder bets.
Ownership
Trade press reported in May and June 2026 that the business was being marketed, with FDJ United and Betfred named as possible buyers. BoyleSports declined to comment, and we found no deal.
- United Kingdom · Gambling Commission
- Min £5
Debit card
Deposits and withdrawals · withdrawals: 2–3 days · no fee
- Min £5
Deposits and withdrawals · withdrawals: up to 24 hours · no fee
- Min £5
Deposits and withdrawals · withdrawals: 2–3 working days · no fee
- Min £5
Deposits
- Min £5
Bank transfer
Deposits and withdrawals · withdrawals: 2–3 working days · no fee
- Min £5
Deposits and withdrawals · withdrawals: up to 24 hours · no fee
- Min £5
Deposits and withdrawals · withdrawals: up to 24 hours · no fee
- Min £5
Deposits only · no fee
Cash in a betting shop
Withdrawals
Figures from Sports Mole BOYLE Sports review (Feb 2026) and Racing Post BOYLE Sports review (payment tables), not yet checked with BoyleSports. Limits and times change, so check the cashier before you deposit.
Sources for this review
- gamblingcommission.gov.uk: UKGC public register CSV export dated 2026-11-06: account(s) 39469, 3536, licence s
- gamblingcommission.gov.uk: Regulatory action register (142 records, 14 Nov 2023 to 29 Oct 2026) read in full
- gamblingcommission.gov.uk: Enforcement list checked: no BoyleSports item
- itunes.apple.com: iOS rating and rating count, GB storefront, Apple search API, seen 2026-11-06
- play.google.com: Android rating and rating count (structured data), last-update date, seen 2026-11-06
- trustpilot.com: Trustpilot score and review count, seen 2026-11-06
- gambling.com: Affiliate review, page modified 2026-11-03: sports, features, payments, withdrawals, support, RG
- gambling.com: Affiliate offers list, page modified 2026-10-21: BOYLE Sports (conflicting £40 headline) offer t
- next.io: Sale process, JP Morgan, possible buyers, EBITDA comment, 11 Jun 2026
- cdcgaming.com: Sale report, about 390 shops, 20 May 2026
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