UK Gambling & Gaming Sports Betting - PPC Market Share Analysis June 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 14.0135873185
85.9864126815
14%

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 29
71
28%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 16%
Transactional 1%
Navigational 5%
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
skybet.com 28.85
ladbrokes.com 25.44
paddypower.com 9.17
williamhill.com 6.92
bet365.com 4.92
betfair.com 3.37
betfred.com 3.35
virgingames.com 3.29
boylesports.com 2.13
betvictor.com 1.63
others 10.93
  • skybet.com - 28.85%
  • ladbrokes.com - 25.44%
  • paddypower.com - 9.17%
  • williamhill.com - 6.92%
  • bet365.com - 4.92%
  • betfair.com - 3.37%
  • betfred.com - 3.35%
  • virgingames.com - 3.29%
  • boylesports.com - 2.13%
  • betvictor.com - 1.63%
  • others - 10.93%

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In the gambling PPC landscape, Skybet leads with 28.85% click share, followed by Ladbrokes at 25.44%. Others collectively hold 10.93%, 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 skybet.com bet365.com betfred.com paddypower.com virgingames.com ladbrokes.com betfair.com williamhill.com coral.co.uk grosvenorcasinos.com
2026/06/01 12.04% 2.61% 4.66% 18.79% 3.39% 13.89% 2.82% 4.45% 3.96% 0.17%
2026/06/02 7.02% 2.93% 5.28% 11.88% 7.19% 17.75% 2.25% 2.89% 5.71% 4.57%
2026/06/03 10.25% 7.68% 4.24% 6.69% 0.25% 17.95% 6.66% 2.23% 12.29% 3.82%
2026/06/04 13.24% 2.65% 4.91% 5.55% 7.97% 19.87% 5.63% 1.87% 9.93% 2.21%
2026/06/05 11.09% 2.68% 13.17% 11.08% 3.31% 17.69% 2.48% 2.23% 9% 0.12%
2026/06/06 7.08% 5.54% 3.98% 8.26% 4.59% 21.07% 2.43% 1.48% 11.29% 1.65%
2026/06/07 13.68% 5.52% 7.19% 1.93% 6.21% 22.9% 2.73% 0.67% 5.34% 3.64%
2026/06/08 13.21% 8.1% 2.76% 10.25% 4.98% 20.1% 4.9% 0.59% 5.55% 4.62%
2026/06/09 18.02% 8.46% 5.46% 10.22% 5.93% 17.68% 1.18% 0% 9.15% 0.65%
2026/06/10 12.5% 9.58% 8.1% 8.34% 4.95% 18.15% 2.14% 2.39% 5.42% 1%
2026/06/11 13.82% 9.8% 6.98% 8.06% 3.44% 19.99% 1.91% 2.79% 3.28% 2.95%
2026/06/12 16.29% 14.82% 10.04% 9.11% 4.18% 14.42% 2.66% 2.07% 0.61% 2.39%
2026/06/13 11.57% 17.58% 10.27% 10.34% 5.25% 10.6% 0.07% 3.27% 0.05% 2.97%
2026/06/14 10.57% 15.25% 8.18% 10.84% 6.5% 10.34% 2.13% 3.23% 0.03% 4.92%
2026/06/15 15.8% 10.32% 10.03% 8.76% 4.41% 15.9% 1.14% 2.98% 2.83% 0.22%
2026/06/16 9.6% 13.29% 12.84% 11.31% 3.7% 17.38% 2.96% 2.21% 0.33% 0.33%
2026/06/17 14.97% 9.39% 7.64% 13.37% 3.29% 10.7% 4.13% 4.18% 7.62% 0.01%
2026/06/18 12.49% 11.53% 10.34% 11.29% 2.72% 16.12% 0.2% 5.69% 5.66% 0.93%
2026/06/19 12.53% 10.05% 7.96% 10.78% 4.43% 15.89% 2.53% 2.09% 3.18% 3.15%
2026/06/20 12.89% 14.34% 6.44% 8.76% 4.93% 14.06% 3.76% 0.94% 0.23% 3.55%
2026/06/21 12.96% 14.29% 5.58% 9.06% 4.61% 15.23% 3.64% 2.24% 2.74% 4.75%
2026/06/22 16.18% 10.79% 8.49% 12.84% 4.3% 9.15% 4.4% 2.75% 0.01% 3.34%
2026/06/23 17.49% 6.9% 8.7% 13.59% 5.48% 9.95% 4.51% 0.53% 0.71% 6.42%
2026/06/24 21.32% 2.81% 7.56% 11.63% 5.17% 9.16% 6.84% 0.02% 4.91% 6.35%
2026/06/25 8.32% 3.98% 18.5% 10.47% 5.11% 14.38% 4.02% 0.02% 6.13% 3.88%
2026/06/26 9.6% 9.35% 18.62% 9.92% 5.18% 9.74% 5.43% 3.67% 3.87% 3.78%
2026/06/27 17.4% 9.74% 10.76% 13.43% 4.32% 6.37% 2.95% 2.11% 4.12% 5.17%
2026/06/28 11.27% 4.29% 14.48% 8.38% 6.03% 12% 4.84% 4.83% 2.72% 5.76%
2026/06/29 9.4% 11.4% 14.53% 7.88% 5.73% 11% 4.9% 4.74% 6.99% 1.93%
2026/06/30 12.78% 11.4% 9.27% 8.72% 6.03% 5.95% 5.62% 5.62% 4.41% 2.7%
  • skybet.com
  • bet365.com
  • betfred.com
  • paddypower.com
  • virgingames.com
  • ladbrokes.com
  • betfair.com
  • williamhill.com
  • coral.co.uk
  • grosvenorcasinos.com

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In June 2026, Skybet.com led with fluctuating spend, peaking at 21.32% on June 24. Bet365.com saw a mid-month surge, while Betfred.com spiked on June 25. Ladbrokes.com dominated early June, but dipped later. The month ended with diverse spend patterns across advertisers.

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
2026/06/01 59
2026/06/02 59
2026/06/03 54
2026/06/04 57
2026/06/05 56
2026/06/06 53
2026/06/07 50
2026/06/08 54
2026/06/09 46
2026/06/10 53
2026/06/11 51
2026/06/12 47
2026/06/13 51
2026/06/14 49
2026/06/15 53
2026/06/16 52
2026/06/17 49
2026/06/18 48
2026/06/19 54
2026/06/20 52
2026/06/21 46
2026/06/22 52
2026/06/23 54
2026/06/24 51
2026/06/25 55
2026/06/26 54
2026/06/27 54
2026/06/28 57
2026/06/29 56
2026/06/30 57

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June began with 59 advertisers, fluctuating throughout the month, reaching a low of 46 on the 9th and 21st. The month concluded with a resurgence, ending at 57 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 2.44%
paddypower.com 2.07%
williamhill.com 1.74%
betfair.com 1.37%
betvictor.com 1.34%
ubet.co.uk -0.71%
mrq.com -0.72%
betway.com -1.04%
boylesports.com -1.11%
ladbrokes.com -6.44%

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Skybet.com surged with a 2.44% click share increase, while ladbrokes.com faced a significant 6.44% 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 bet365.com betfred.com virgingames.com betvictor.com skybet.com ladbrokes.com mrq.com paddypower.com coral.co.uk grosvenorcasinos.com
2026/06/01 2.98% 11.04% 6.48% 12.49% 8.35% 17.65% 9.43% 6.66% 2.8% 0.49%
2026/06/02 0.79% 11.77% 11.16% 6.45% 5.01% 19.3% 9.54% 5.07% 5.17% 3.85%
2026/06/03 8.68% 8.62% 0.04% 9.81% 8.63% 24.25% 7.37% 2.41% 9.16% 3.95%
2026/06/04 0.96% 11.3% 13.84% 0.38% 8.09% 24.12% 6.55% 2.84% 8.44% 2.78%
2026/06/05 1.55% 16.81% 7.65% 0.84% 7.52% 21.93% 8.34% 4.98% 7.11% 0.48%
2026/06/06 5.65% 8.27% 8.1% 1.65% 4.11% 28.09% 8.51% 3.75% 10.13% 1.65%
2026/06/07 7.39% 11.28% 11.71% 2.44% 8.47% 29.28% 4.54% 0.95% 3.87% 3.92%
2026/06/08 11.68% 6.16% 9.42% 1.49% 8.8% 28.57% 2.54% 4.8% 5.42% 5.22%
2026/06/09 12.43% 6.52% 10.92% 3.05% 11.84% 24.29% 2.99% 4.52% 8.96% 0.65%
2026/06/10 12.88% 10.69% 9.1% 0.93% 6.9% 24.23% 5.11% 3.54% 3.01% 1.03%
2026/06/11 13.18% 8.05% 5.97% 0.95% 7.98% 24.83% 5.91% 3.94% 2.23% 3.68%
2026/06/12 22.85% 8.42% 7.65% 0.2% 9.91% 17.77% 2.66% 5.24% 1.09% 2.58%
2026/06/13 26.28% 11.17% 8.69% 2.69% 6.77% 12.35% 2.89% 5.02% 0.01% 3.41%
2026/06/14 24.85% 10.1% 12% 2.07% 6.27% 12.08% 5.95% 5.06% 0.01% 3.73%
2026/06/15 15.64% 11.77% 7.73% 3.43% 9.82% 18.53% 3.95% 4.59% 1.32% 0.28%
2026/06/16 20.34% 11.92% 7.72% 2.63% 6.04% 21.08% 1.97% 5.48% 0.48% 0.29%
2026/06/17 18.37% 10.24% 5.95% 2.39% 10.28% 13.41% 2.25% 8.37% 7.14% 0.01%
2026/06/18 16.83% 9.91% 4.98% 10.59% 8.75% 19.76% 2.75% 4.97% 3.67% 1.3%
2026/06/19 14.33% 6.55% 8.85% 7.4% 8.07% 17.84% 3.52% 4.83% 1.97% 4.57%
2026/06/20 21.74% 4.48% 7.52% 6.54% 8.14% 18.08% 6.37% 4.19% 0.57% 3.9%
2026/06/21 21.57% 4.25% 7.68% 6.55% 8.45% 17.18% 4.31% 4.38% 1.45% 3.92%
2026/06/22 14.42% 6.22% 8.28% 11.7% 11.37% 11.28% 4.63% 6.28% 0% 2.77%
2026/06/23 11.08% 9.23% 10.08% 8.69% 12.76% 13.9% 1.63% 7.02% 1.47% 6.65%
2026/06/24 4.3% 9.76% 11.79% 10.46% 15.27% 11.7% 1.45% 5.84% 6.01% 5.54%
2026/06/25 6.65% 19.93% 7.52% 7.39% 5.44% 14.34% 0.93% 5.12% 6.69% 7.17%
2026/06/26 17.44% 19.65% 8.08% 4.35% 6.4% 12.79% 0.42% 4.71% 3.54% 3.64%
2026/06/27 18.6% 13.1% 10.12% 4.31% 11.66% 8.68% 4.58% 6.34% 1.34% 5.72%
2026/06/28 8.74% 14.67% 10.77% 6.92% 6.95% 13.36% 3.37% 4.03% 5.09% 6.98%
2026/06/29 20.8% 14.63% 10.83% 4.68% 6.31% 14.29% 3.87% 3.8% 3.38% 1.93%
2026/06/30 18.7% 11.74% 11.22% 8.97% 8.16% 7.69% 4.56% 4.07% 3.93% 3.19%
  • bet365.com
  • betfred.com
  • virgingames.com
  • betvictor.com
  • skybet.com
  • ladbrokes.com
  • mrq.com
  • paddypower.com
  • coral.co.uk
  • grosvenorcasinos.com

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In June 2026, bet365.com saw a dramatic rise in PPC impressions, peaking mid-month. Ladbrokes.com led early but declined. Betfred.com and virgingames.com maintained steady shares. The month ended with bet365.com dominating.

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
    Bet £10 for £30 In Free Bets | Bet on WC26. 18+ https://www.bet365.com › bet365™ › offer

    New Users. Return Excl Credit Stake. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware. WC Stream by Stats Perform. Bet ...

  2. 2
    100/1 for England to Win WC 26 https://lp.betvictor.com › football-offer › play-safe

    Join The World Cup Action — Deposit £5 + & Get 100/1 England to Win WC 26 (Bet Max £1). New Customers. 18+ T&Cs Apply

  3. 3
    Deposit £20, Get £20 - Claim Bonus, Fast Withdrawals https://content.grosvenorcasinos.com › casino › bonus

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

  4. 4
    Sky Bet Official Website https://promotions.skybet.com › newcustomer

    Sky Bet | For the Fans — Place A Bet & Get £30 In Free Bets. New Customer Offer. T&Cs Apply. 18+. GambleAware.org

  5. 5
    200 Free Spins https://www.virgingames.com

    Fast Withdrawals — Play £10, Get 200 Free Spins! Online Slots & Casino. Join Us 18+. T&Cs. Free Spins are on Big Bass Splash. Please Play Responsibly. Join Virgin Games.

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In the competitive world of online betting, top advertisers like Bet365, BetVictor, Grosvenor Casinos, Sky Bet, and Virgin Games captivate audiences with enticing offers. From Bet365’s “Bet £10 for £30 In Free Bets” to Virgin Games’ “200 Free Spins,” these ads highlight lucrative bonuses, fast withdrawals, and exclusive World Cup promotions, appealing to both new and seasoned bettors.

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