UK Gambling & Gaming Sports Betting - PPC Market Share Analysis May 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Sports Betting category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Sports Betting – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Gambling & Gaming Sports Betting UK

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 11.5188636443
88.4811363557
11%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 46
54
46%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 11%
Transactional 9%
Navigational 4%
Seasonal 0%
Local 0%
Problem Solving 0%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Gambling & Gaming Sports Betting brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
ladbrokes.com 31.23
skybet.com 17.97
williamhill.com 9.36
paddypower.com 6.2
betvictor.com 4.69
boylesports.com 4.1
betfair.com 3.57
bet365.com 3.19
coral.co.uk 2.85
mrq.com 2.7
others 14.14
  • ladbrokes.com - 31.23%
  • skybet.com - 17.97%
  • williamhill.com - 9.36%
  • paddypower.com - 6.2%
  • betvictor.com - 4.69%
  • boylesports.com - 4.1%
  • betfair.com - 3.57%
  • bet365.com - 3.19%
  • coral.co.uk - 2.85%
  • mrq.com - 2.7%
  • others - 14.14%

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Ladbrokes.com dominates with 31.23% click share, followed by Skybet.com at 17.97%. Others collectively hold 14.14%, showcasing diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Gambling & Gaming Sports Betting brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date ladbrokes.com paddypower.com skybet.com betvictor.com grosvenorcasinos.com bet365.com betfair.com betfred.com coral.co.uk williamhill.com
2026/05/01 21.79% 0.08% 3.98% 6.09% 3.64% 8% 2.5% 11.16% 7.94% 3.57%
2026/05/02 25.43% 4.71% 0.84% 4.59% 2.58% 13.39% 0.13% 10.37% 3.64% 5.85%
2026/05/03 19.15% 0.14% 3.3% 3.65% 0.81% 5.71% 0.34% 6.65% 17.82% 4.51%
2026/05/04 13.81% 3.24% 2.12% 3.28% 0.16% 4.84% 2.56% 13.65% 12.49% 6.14%
2026/05/05 20.14% 8.57% 2.47% 3.49% 2.18% 4.29% 1.09% 14.01% 11.79% 2.66%
2026/05/06 16.84% 9.01% 2.78% 4.27% 2.6% 3.21% 0.84% 16.38% 17.26% 3.97%
2026/05/07 11.66% 9.7% 6.98% 4.84% 3.12% 8.82% 4.29% 7.82% 8.28% 4.69%
2026/05/08 21.65% 0.28% 8.11% 6.69% 2.82% 4.62% 3.08% 2.76% 5.44% 5.51%
2026/05/09 18.28% 0.75% 2.97% 5.84% 4.41% 12.94% 2.11% 1.69% 4.43% 3.79%
2026/05/10 15.69% 3.28% 4.68% 2.99% 6.08% 1.95% 1.41% 8.05% 9.89% 1.65%
2026/05/11 18.96% 3.25% 7.53% 4.01% 2.37% 0.95% 1.08% 8.19% 5.14% 2.53%
2026/05/12 14.71% 3.49% 4.14% 1.75% 6.05% 4.29% 3.05% 9.26% 8.68% 1.76%
2026/05/13 22.82% 2.98% 2.84% 4.2% 2.59% 9% 3.75% 5.66% 10.21% 1.58%
2026/05/14 18.89% 7.85% 2.26% 5.52% 6.05% 3.62% 0.52% 2.27% 13.48% 1.68%
2026/05/15 21.64% 0.28% 8.11% 6.69% 2.86% 4.62% 3.08% 2.76% 5.44% 5.51%
2026/05/16 25.77% 0.25% 5.5% 9.87% 1.96% 13.75% 2.3% 0.67% 4.97% 0.86%
2026/05/17 20.39% 2.91% 4.45% 11.45% 11.31% 7.41% 2.99% 1.74% 0.3% 6.02%
2026/05/18 23.53% 6.47% 3.87% 7.52% 6.35% 10.87% 2.08% 5.09% 1.56% 4.75%
2026/05/19 20.81% 0.49% 14.44% 9.56% 2.06% 12.27% 7.84% 1.99% 0.89% 3.84%
2026/05/20 21.9% 5.45% 9.47% 6.62% 8.72% 8.18% 4.19% 1.61% 6.7% 3.36%
2026/05/21 21.59% 12.68% 8.78% 7.85% 7.79% 1.71% 0.88% 1.07% 9.06% 2.4%
2026/05/22 21.4% 11.43% 7.61% 7.01% 4.85% 2.09% 3.4% 3.39% 16.52% 4.55%
2026/05/23 18.45% 9.82% 6.41% 6.35% 6.51% 7.93% 1.73% 3.8% 12.63% 5.39%
2026/05/24 19.17% 6.5% 4.78% 7.28% 3.54% 3.22% 1.62% 3.6% 14.41% 7.02%
2026/05/25 15.99% 16.37% 11.25% 5.59% 7.04% 4.23% 5.67% 1.24% 3.07% 4.28%
2026/05/26 22.17% 8.25% 15.32% 6.02% 6.1% 7.05% 2.47% 3.26% 5.92% 2.41%
2026/05/27 19.89% 7.83% 7.78% 4.69% 4.22% 10.83% 5.68% 4.56% 10.59% 2.72%
2026/05/28 23.73% 7.89% 11.52% 5.06% 4.85% 5.08% 3.74% 5.43% 10.89% 0.61%
2026/05/29 22.48% 9.46% 13.13% 3.76% 2.46% 4.02% 4.4% 5.84% 13.62% 0.57%
2026/05/30 23.47% 8.15% 7.13% 4.76% 7.26% 6.18% 1.74% 3.4% 7.75% 3.96%
2026/05/31 17.08% 15.1% 10.78% 7.56% 3.93% 3.87% 3.35% 3.16% 2.85% 0.76%
  • ladbrokes.com
  • paddypower.com
  • skybet.com
  • betvictor.com
  • grosvenorcasinos.com
  • bet365.com
  • betfair.com
  • betfred.com
  • coral.co.uk
  • williamhill.com

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In May 2026, Ladbrokes led with fluctuating spend, peaking mid-month. Paddy Power and Sky Bet showed varied trends, while Betfred and Coral had notable spikes. The month concluded with Ladbrokes maintaining dominance.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Gambling & Gaming Sports Betting

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/05/01 54
2026/05/02 54
2026/05/03 50
2026/05/04 51
2026/05/05 50
2026/05/06 50
2026/05/07 55
2026/05/08 57
2026/05/09 53
2026/05/10 48
2026/05/11 52
2026/05/12 56
2026/05/13 53
2026/05/14 53
2026/05/15 57
2026/05/16 52
2026/05/17 49
2026/05/18 49
2026/05/19 46
2026/05/20 50
2026/05/21 49
2026/05/22 46
2026/05/23 50
2026/05/24 48
2026/05/25 53
2026/05/26 59
2026/05/27 54
2026/05/28 57
2026/05/29 60
2026/05/30 56
2026/05/31 49

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May began with 54 advertisers, fluctuating throughout. Peaks on May 8 and May 29 at 57 and 60, respectively, highlighted dynamic competition. The month concluded with 49 advertisers.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Gambling & Gaming Sports Betting

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
skybet.com 10.29%
paddypower.com 4.24%
betfair.com 0.59%
coral.co.uk 0.49%
grosvenorcasinos.com 0.38%
betfred.com -1.39%
williamhill.com -1.6%
virgingames.com -2.74%
ladbrokes.com -2.97%
jackpotjoy.com -3.23%

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Skybet.com soared with a 10.29% click share increase, while jackpotjoy.com faced a 3.23% decline.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Gambling & Gaming Sports Betting Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date ladbrokes.com betvictor.com mrq.com skybet.com virgingames.com grosvenorcasinos.com betfred.com coral.co.uk bet365.com boylesports.com
2026/05/01 22.59% 11.53% 9.07% 2.58% 11.78% 3.53% 8.1% 4.8% 7.06% 6.58%
2026/05/02 26.99% 8.63% 7.68% 0.78% 7.7% 2.08% 11.17% 1.74% 12.48% 2.87%
2026/05/03 18.36% 7.62% 5.2% 2.3% 9.23% 0.57% 8.79% 11.11% 5.28% 4.21%
2026/05/04 16.37% 5.67% 4.52% 1.09% 14.34% 0.12% 15.76% 10.6% 7.8% 6.52%
2026/05/05 20.7% 7.4% 5.43% 2.78% 10.52% 1.27% 14.28% 9.99% 6.12% 3.56%
2026/05/06 17.28% 9.25% 7.5% 2.17% 6.73% 2.75% 17% 17.32% 3.77% 1.96%
2026/05/07 14.09% 10.6% 4.75% 5.22% 1.51% 4.11% 9.71% 8.34% 8.74% 2.11%
2026/05/08 21.94% 11.38% 10.29% 5.29% 11.63% 3.42% 2.96% 4.42% 5.4% 6.35%
2026/05/09 17.01% 9.81% 8.34% 2.45% 9.76% 3.82% 2.39% 2.37% 18.25% 1.91%
2026/05/10 14.06% 6.29% 10.15% 3.73% 13.2% 4.82% 7.79% 3.78% 2.38% 5.29%
2026/05/11 14.41% 7.72% 3.9% 5.25% 12.03% 3.83% 11.22% 3.92% 1.15% 3.82%
2026/05/12 13.22% 3.46% 8.16% 2.86% 9.66% 6.44% 12.56% 5.73% 5.16% 2.3%
2026/05/13 24.37% 8.05% 3.76% 2.54% 12.34% 2.23% 4.73% 8.93% 9.47% 2.21%
2026/05/14 17.74% 9.32% 7.23% 1.66% 13.23% 5.13% 3.48% 10.55% 4.92% 2.85%
2026/05/15 21.94% 11.38% 10.29% 5.29% 11.63% 3.42% 2.96% 4.42% 5.4% 6.35%
2026/05/16 26.77% 17.43% 5.37% 4.13% 0.04% 3.63% 1.27% 3.9% 17.93% 2.46%
2026/05/17 21.22% 19.92% 8.06% 4.42% 0.04% 11.54% 2.42% 0.49% 5.92% 2.28%
2026/05/18 22.53% 14.81% 9.02% 3.29% 0.05% 8.01% 5.69% 2.51% 13.02% 4.49%
2026/05/19 21.29% 18.95% 8.14% 12.21% 0% 4.62% 3.59% 1.55% 8.17% 2.15%
2026/05/20 21.57% 13.2% 8.75% 7.52% 0.02% 8.1% 3.39% 3.45% 5.91% 2.92%
2026/05/21 22.11% 16.44% 2.55% 10.56% 0.03% 7.25% 2.27% 7.91% 0.87% 3.37%
2026/05/22 25.6% 15.55% 3.78% 7.54% 0.03% 5.08% 4.61% 13.8% 2.69% 2.85%
2026/05/23 22.72% 12.82% 2.88% 5.32% 0.09% 7.26% 5.34% 11.82% 9.61% 4.27%
2026/05/24 20.93% 14.5% 2.28% 6.41% 0.02% 7.2% 4.12% 14.19% 3.24% 2.53%
2026/05/25 18.94% 11.93% 4.47% 10.91% 0.03% 9.73% 2.31% 6.52% 4.86% 2.61%
2026/05/26 25.21% 11.21% 4.35% 14.99% 0.03% 6.49% 4.95% 7.74% 6.92% 1.13%
2026/05/27 24.23% 9.82% 7.36% 8.61% 0.04% 3.93% 8.65% 9.12% 8.65% 0.68%
2026/05/28 25.52% 9.22% 9.17% 10.56% 0.05% 4.34% 8.08% 11.39% 6.43% 0.98%
2026/05/29 23.69% 6.68% 10.7% 11.73% 3.95% 2.44% 8.54% 11.49% 3.89% 1.16%
2026/05/30 23.88% 8.29% 8.11% 6.24% 4.41% 6.09% 5.7% 12.87% 7.96% 1.43%
2026/05/31 19.49% 14% 9.57% 9.36% 7.46% 6.21% 5.02% 4.5% 3.13% 0.77%
  • ladbrokes.com
  • betvictor.com
  • mrq.com
  • skybet.com
  • virgingames.com
  • grosvenorcasinos.com
  • betfred.com
  • coral.co.uk
  • bet365.com
  • boylesports.com

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Ladbrokes.com led May 2026 with fluctuating impressions, peaking mid-month. Betvictor.com surged mid-month, while Mrq.com and Skybet.com showed varied trends. VirginGames.com dropped sharply mid-month. The month ended with Ladbrokes.com dominant.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Gambling & Gaming Sports Betting

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Gambling & Gaming Sports Betting - Last month
  1. 1
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    Get £30 Bonus + 100 Spins on Gold Train If You Play £10. 18+ New Customers. T&Cs apply.

  2. 2
    £40 New Customer Welcome Offer | Sign Up In Just 2 Minutes https://promo.boylesports.com › sports_betting › welcome_offer

    BOYLE Sports™ Welcome Offer. Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets. GambleAware.org. T&C's Apply.

  3. 3
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    Keep It Fun. Deposit £20, Get £20. Join & Get Your Bonus Here! T&C's Apply. 18+

  4. 4
    Official Sports Betting Site https://www.ladbrokes.com › online_betting › t&cs_apply_18+

    Get £30 in Free Bets — Please Play Responsibly - Bet £5 & Get a £30 Bonus For New Customers. T&C's Apply. 18+ Bet on...

  5. 5
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In the competitive world of online betting, BetVictor entices with a £30 bonus and 100 free spins, while BoyleSports offers £40 in free bets for a £10 wager. Grosvenor Casinos matches deposits, Ladbrokes provides £30 in free bets, and Ubet.co.uk tempts with 200 free spins, emphasizing no wagering requirements.

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