## Top Wagering Platform of the Year – iGB
Betting Expert has contrasted numerous well-known brands throughout the previous year, covering a broad range of standards. Now, it unveils the overall champion of the year.
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**Top Wagering Platform of the Year**
Betting Expert has assessed and contrasted the largest wagering company brands in the gambling sector throughout the previous year, evaluating each brand under a broad range of standards. Now, it unveils the overall champion of the year.
We assess over 20 of the most popular wagering companies globally each month, determining which companies provide the best value in terms of odds, customer service, banking and live streaming, social media, and mobile wagering.
The following wagering companies were included in our analysis:
Throughout the year, we analyzed each wagering company based on the following standards:
Based on our analysis throughout the year, we now declare the Top Wagering Platform of 2018.
So, without further ado, the Top Wagering Platform of 2018 is…
**First Place: bet365**
While bet365 only achieved first place once throughout the year, in our July analysis of wagering company banking options, it consistently ranked among the top performers, placing in the top three seven out of eleven times.
Overall, bet365 ranked in the top three in the following categories:
Among the world’s leading wagering enterprises, Bet365 had a remarkable year, securing a top-three position for a significant portion of the year. This achievement is particularly noteworthy considering that Coral, the runner-up, only managed to achieve a top-three ranking for a shorter period. Bet365 also distinguished itself by attaining a top-two position in several categories, including social media engagement, financial services, league championship odds, and sports coverage.
While Bet365 consistently performed well, it received lower scores in our initial evaluation of terms and conditions. Additionally, it achieved average rankings in customer support, NBA odds, and responsible gambling practices.
Paddy Power, the Irish betting giant, secured the second position. Paddy Power emerged victorious in two categories throughout the year: social media analysis in March and responsible gambling analysis in September.
Paddy Power consistently ranked among the top three in several categories, including:
Paddy Power consistently ranked among the top ten for a significant portion of the year, including live betting, customer support, mobile betting, and financial services.
Unibet, a prominent betting company in Europe, secured the third position in our annual assessment. Unibet achieved the top spot in responsible gambling in September and also secured a top-three ranking on three other occasions:
The remaining top ten contenders:
Betfair secured the fourth position overall, performing exceptionally well in two categories during our analysis. They were the top choice in February for live streaming and achieved second place for mobile wagering in June.
Coral finished fifth overall, but they were the best in October for NBA odds and also the top choice in November for sports news coverage. They had four top-three placements throughout the year.
Betway came in sixth place and secured first place in two categories. They were the best in August for league champion odds and also the best in September for responsible gaming, where they shared the top spot.
William Hill, a well-known British betting firm, came in seventh place. They only achieved one top-three placement in our study, which was in July for banking.
Ladbrokes, another prominent British betting firm, came in eighth place. They had two top-three placements, one in January for terms and conditions and another in October for NBA odds.
Marathonbet finished ninth overall, but they did not achieve any top-three placements. Finally, Sky Bet came in tenth place overall and only secured one top-three placement, which was in June for mobile wagering.
The majority of the top-three placements
Bet365 was the clear victor, obtaining the most top-three placements.
Bet365 reigned supreme as the top bookmaker of the year, securing the top three positions a remarkable seven times. Coral followed closely, claiming four top-three finishes.
Paddy Power, Unibet, Betfair, and Betway all achieved a respectable three top-three placements. Several other bookmakers also achieved multiple top-three finishes, including Ladbrokes, Betsafe, and Betfred.
While bet365 emerged as the overall champion, their success stemmed from their well-rounded performance. Other bookmakers may have fallen short overall, but they excelled in specific areas that resonate with certain bettor demographics, such as those seeking to wager on niche sports alongside more mainstream events.
The bookmakers that performed admirably in our analysis over the past year are likely to attract a significant number of players seeking to diversify their bookmaker portfolio in 2019.
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