UK Gambling & Gaming Sports Betting - PPC Market Share Analysis August 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 16.2428298279
83.7571701721
16%

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 25
75
25%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 10%
Transactional 1%
Navigational 8%
Seasonal 0%
Local 1%
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 24.09
ladbrokes.com 23.92
williamhill.com 21.56
paddypower.com 10.57
betvictor.com 2.79
virgingames.com 2.6
betfred.com 2.12
boylesports.com 1.99
grosvenorcasinos.com 1.5
bet365.com 1.41
others 7.45
  • skybet.com - 24.09%
  • ladbrokes.com - 23.92%
  • williamhill.com - 21.56%
  • paddypower.com - 10.57%
  • betvictor.com - 2.79%
  • virgingames.com - 2.6%
  • betfred.com - 2.12%
  • boylesports.com - 1.99%
  • grosvenorcasinos.com - 1.5%
  • bet365.com - 1.41%
  • others - 7.45%

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Skybet.com leads with 24.09% click share, closely followed by Ladbrokes.com at 23.92%. Williamhill.com holds 21.56%, while ‘others’ collectively capture 7.45%.

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 betway.com skybet.com grosvenorcasinos.com betfred.com virgingames.com bet365.com betvictor.com williamhill.com
2026/08/01 10.42% 8.81% 0.03% 16.17% 2.45% 4.65% 10.69% 1.26% 5.26% 14.1%
2026/08/02 12.1% 6.07% 0.07% 14.68% 6.32% 5.44% 10.48% 1.48% 4.26% 16.69%
2026/08/03 12.27% 6.58% 0.07% 15.5% 4.68% 9.08% 5.79% 2.24% 4.46% 12.38%
2026/08/04 17.2% 11.14% 0.03% 12.19% 3.99% 7.74% 4.72% 3.59% 4.58% 11.55%
2026/08/05 17.47% 10.25% 0.07% 14% 4.68% 7.02% 7.88% 1.39% 4.07% 10.96%
2026/08/06 17.89% 4.27% 0.07% 16.24% 2.91% 6.91% 6.38% 4.01% 8.54% 12.16%
2026/08/07 24.07% 4.2% 0.04% 12.65% 5.03% 7.92% 5.56% 3.82% 5.71% 9.27%
2026/08/08 14.55% 7.14% 0.69% 18.26% 3.71% 5.02% 4.15% 3.27% 5.63% 15.54%
2026/08/09 15.39% 0.12% 1.8% 21.58% 3.78% 8.13% 7.93% 4.3% 4.18% 8.46%
2026/08/10 9.6% 14.98% 1.12% 19.42% 4% 7.62% 4.55% 3.65% 4.1% 13.92%
2026/08/11 11.48% 12.9% 0.02% 13.67% 4.61% 6.61% 5.89% 2.85% 5.38% 9.94%
2026/08/12 6.44% 15.56% 0.03% 16.41% 2.06% 6.07% 5.11% 1.36% 4.2% 15.28%
2026/08/13 9.81% 10.69% 0.03% 16.01% 4.26% 8.48% 5.98% 3.92% 5.74% 9.47%
2026/08/14 8.83% 4.53% 0.23% 20.33% 2.53% 7.13% 4.92% 3.21% 6.62% 11.45%
2026/08/15 11.79% 6.04% 0.59% 14.44% 3.73% 6.69% 6.3% 3.42% 5.73% 13.1%
2026/08/16 9.72% 11.35% 0.11% 12.46% 4.15% 6.05% 5.32% 6.04% 4.59% 12.14%
2026/08/17 7.56% 9.97% 0.59% 12.38% 0.76% 8.2% 5.98% 6.04% 5.88% 8.33%
2026/08/18 11.99% 10.97% 0.34% 12.81% 3.72% 3.08% 4.01% 7.61% 4.87% 10.22%
2026/08/19 10.06% 13.06% 0.34% 14.62% 2.68% 4.85% 5.84% 7.47% 3.94% 10.92%
2026/08/20 8.36% 13.86% 1.45% 14.08% 6.11% 4.23% 3.53% 10.86% 3.9% 8.07%
2026/08/21 7.82% 10.44% 1.14% 16.1% 3.1% 3.41% 4.36% 7.85% 5.67% 11.47%
2026/08/22 8.2% 9.92% 0.65% 18.73% 2.81% 2.42% 4.23% 10.6% 6.06% 9.33%
2026/08/23 10.75% 8.9% 3.3% 17.46% 3.06% 0.98% 6.92% 8.48% 5.4% 8.75%
2026/08/24 11.62% 13.22% 2.87% 12.54% 4.91% 2.02% 4.88% 4.69% 4.77% 12.43%
2026/08/25 12.21% 14.55% 2.68% 14.92% 3.52% 2.12% 3.41% 2.67% 5.32% 11.01%
2026/08/26 12.82% 8.7% 7.12% 18.03% 3.51% 2.53% 4.73% 4.17% 4.61% 10.13%
2026/08/27 11.02% 10.54% 14.39% 15.28% 1.71% 1.19% 4.15% 5.53% 3.75% 9.08%
2026/08/28 14.88% 5.84% 8.27% 17.96% 2.94% 1.28% 2.6% 6.84% 3% 12.84%
2026/08/29 17.99% 8.11% 11.06% 16.32% 3.55% 0.16% 2.75% 3.7% 4.91% 0.47%
2026/08/30 17.76% 8.67% 15.9% 15.69% 3.05% 0.29% 0.17% 5.55% 1.14% 0.32%
2026/08/31 17.99% 15.72% 15.1% 11.74% 5.52% 4.14% 3.7% 3.57% 3.31% 0.01%
  • ladbrokes.com
  • paddypower.com
  • betway.com
  • skybet.com
  • grosvenorcasinos.com
  • betfred.com
  • virgingames.com
  • bet365.com
  • betvictor.com
  • williamhill.com

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Ladbrokes surged mid-August, peaking at 24.07% on the 7th. Skybet maintained strong momentum, while Betway’s late-month rise was notable. August concluded with Ladbrokes and Skybet leading.

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
2026/08/01 48
2026/08/02 52
2026/08/03 52
2026/08/04 55
2026/08/05 58
2026/08/06 55
2026/08/07 46
2026/08/08 47
2026/08/09 51
2026/08/10 47
2026/08/11 54
2026/08/12 59
2026/08/13 55
2026/08/14 55
2026/08/15 54
2026/08/16 56
2026/08/17 47
2026/08/18 52
2026/08/19 47
2026/08/20 50
2026/08/21 46
2026/08/22 54
2026/08/23 46
2026/08/24 47
2026/08/25 50
2026/08/26 50
2026/08/27 52
2026/08/28 55
2026/08/29 44
2026/08/30 43
2026/08/31 41

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August began with 48 advertisers, peaking at 59 mid-month. A decline followed, ending with 41.

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
paddypower.com 2.6%
betway.com 1.14%
bet365.com 1.08%
skybet.com 0.61%
boylesports.com 0.55%
happytiger.co.uk -0.28%
meccabingo.com -0.3%
virgingames.com -0.67%
betfred.com -1.99%
williamhill.com -3.74%

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Paddy Power surged with a 2.60% click share increase, while William Hill faced a 3.74% decline. Betway and Bet365 also saw positive growth, contrasting Virgin Games’ slight drop.

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 grosvenorcasinos.com betfred.com paddypower.com betvictor.com skybet.com virgingames.com bet365.com mrq.com williamhill.com
2026/08/01 14.3% 2.95% 9.15% 3.34% 9.69% 9.02% 17.04% 1.18% 3.11% 10.02%
2026/08/02 17.6% 9.4% 10.45% 2.58% 8.34% 8.7% 15.65% 1.32% 3.9% 11.03%
2026/08/03 16.76% 9.82% 15.42% 2.33% 9.05% 9.55% 8.15% 2.35% 1.85% 8.11%
2026/08/04 23.2% 7.63% 11.7% 4.3% 8.57% 6.42% 7.71% 3.44% 1.12% 8.24%
2026/08/05 24.71% 7.99% 11.1% 4.13% 6.83% 7.47% 11.43% 1.28% 2.05% 6.81%
2026/08/06 22.72% 4.4% 11.54% 2.19% 14.81% 8.78% 8.89% 4% 1.37% 7.31%
2026/08/07 30.66% 7.83% 12.39% 2.11% 9.26% 6.29% 8.23% 4.05% 2.93% 6.33%
2026/08/08 22.52% 6.44% 10.07% 3.49% 10.16% 9.92% 7.77% 3.57% 1.47% 11.1%
2026/08/09 20.97% 7.46% 14.08% 0.1% 7% 11.22% 12.02% 4.59% 4.4% 5.6%
2026/08/10 14.14% 7.52% 13.76% 6.52% 8.6% 13.02% 7.4% 4.46% 1% 10.25%
2026/08/11 16.34% 7.9% 11.51% 5.75% 10.04% 8.03% 10.41% 3.03% 3.01% 6.69%
2026/08/12 9.88% 5.59% 12.4% 7.81% 9.74% 11.33% 9.14% 1% 1.53% 13.2%
2026/08/13 13.64% 7.04% 14.62% 4.43% 10.7% 9.65% 9.67% 4.16% 2.24% 5.97%
2026/08/14 12.5% 4.05% 11.56% 1.96% 11.85% 13.5% 7.22% 2.9% 4.79% 10.48%
2026/08/15 17.42% 5.67% 11.46% 2.73% 9.82% 11.9% 9.43% 3.57% 2.25% 10.1%
2026/08/16 14.59% 6.7% 10.38% 5.02% 8.7% 8.89% 8.75% 6.75% 4.83% 8.47%
2026/08/17 9.56% 1.52% 14.04% 4.39% 10.69% 8.33% 9.24% 5.56% 6.81% 5.63%
2026/08/18 18.58% 7.4% 5.04% 4.67% 8.9% 8.62% 6.7% 9.29% 4.17% 7.72%
2026/08/19 14.68% 6.47% 8.33% 5.82% 7.81% 11.26% 9.06% 8.73% 2.5% 7.51%
2026/08/20 12.63% 10.43% 7.19% 6.09% 7.58% 9.21% 5.87% 14.43% 2.22% 5.91%
2026/08/21 11.16% 5.72% 5.76% 4.66% 10.68% 11.43% 6.73% 9.01% 3.96% 7.78%
2026/08/22 11.9% 5.55% 3.64% 4.54% 12.02% 14.98% 7.53% 14.86% 1.22% 6.37%
2026/08/23 15.22% 5.96% 1.19% 4.27% 11.31% 11.45% 10.99% 11.31% 2.92% 6.05%
2026/08/24 18.45% 8.75% 2.73% 5.69% 9.49% 9.1% 8.09% 4.91% 1.31% 8.74%
2026/08/25 18.51% 7.34% 4.08% 6.16% 9.85% 10.15% 5.56% 3.24% 1.92% 7.61%
2026/08/26 19.69% 6.81% 5.04% 3.99% 8.67% 11.52% 7.58% 4.13% 2.55% 7.07%
2026/08/27 17.14% 3.98% 2.98% 4.84% 6.94% 11.64% 7.45% 4.8% 1.31% 6.46%
2026/08/28 21.83% 4.71% 2.92% 3.03% 6.08% 11.92% 5.08% 7.39% 1.89% 10.96%
2026/08/29 24.78% 7.46% 0.03% 4.47% 11.19% 10.66% 6.25% 3.63% 0% 0.16%
2026/08/30 29.28% 7.37% 0.74% 4.76% 3.31% 11.24% 0.52% 4.89% 3.74% 0.26%
2026/08/31 23.49% 9.96% 8.66% 7.49% 7.27% 7.11% 6.78% 4.14% 3.23% 0.02%
  • ladbrokes.com
  • grosvenorcasinos.com
  • betfred.com
  • paddypower.com
  • betvictor.com
  • skybet.com
  • virgingames.com
  • bet365.com
  • mrq.com
  • williamhill.com

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Ladbrokes.com led August with fluctuating impressions, peaking at 30.66% on the 7th. Betfred.com saw a sharp decline, ending at 8.66%. Williamhill.com dropped significantly, closing at 0.02%.

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
    Get £30 Bonus + 100 Free Spins | Exclusive Slots Welcome Offer https://lp.betvictor.com › freespins-offer › play-safe

    Get £30 Bonus + 100 Spins on Gold Train If You Play £10. 18+ New Customers. T&Cs apply. Play Your...

  2. 2
    £40 Welcome Bonus With 100FS - Claim Bonus, Fast Withdrawals https://www.grosvenorcasinos.com

    Deposit £20 To Get £40 + 100 Free Spins Bonus. Keep It Fun. 18+. T&Cs Apply.

  3. 3
    500 Free Spins or £30 Bonus | Ladbrokes™ New Welcome Offer https://www.ladbrokes.com › sports_betting › online_casino

    Play £10 Get 500 Free Spins or Bet £5 Get £30 in Free Bets. 18+ T&Cs Apply. Play Safe. Bet with Ladbrokes™ Sports Betting & Online Casino: Choose The Welcome Offer that Fits You. ACCA Boost.

  4. 4
    Sky Bet Official Website | Free Bets with Sky Bet Club https://promotions.skybet.com › newcustomer

    Place A Bet & Get £30 In Free Bets. New Customer Offer. T&Cs Apply. 18+. GambleAware.org. Get Price Boosts, Special Offers & More When You Bet With Sky Bet. Football Betting. In-Play Betting.

  5. 5
    William Hill™ Online Betting | Deposit & Bet £10, Get £30 https://promotion.williamhill.com › online-betting › terms-apply

    New Customers Deposit & Bet £10 Get £30. Some Payments Excluded. T&Cs Apply. Play Safe 18+ Deposit & Bet £10 & Get £30 In Bonuses. Paid As 3x £10 Sports Bets. Online Betting. Free Bets.

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In the competitive world of online betting, BetVictor, Grosvenor Casinos, Ladbrokes, Sky Bet, and William Hill captivate with enticing offers. Themes of generous bonuses and free spins dominate, with each advertiser emphasizing safety and responsible gambling.

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