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Best Masters Tournament Bookmakers

August 28, 2026 / 7 min read

Best Masters Tournament Bookmakers

The Masters Tournament is golf’s most prestigious major, and for fans who bet on golf it demands bookmakers that offer deep market coverage, reliable UK/European regulation and straightforward customer protections. Below is an independent, golf-focused ranking of major bookmakers that routinely cover The Masters (Augusta National) and other top tournaments. Each operator listed has verifiable golf markets and a UK/European regulatory footprint; availability may vary by country and by state — always check local rules before registering or staking money.

Bookmaker	Golf Coverage	Key Feature	Official Site
bet365	Masters pages and full PGA/European Tour golf coverage (outright, each-way, round/prop markets).	Comprehensive Masters hub with in-play markets and tournament guides for Augusta.	Official Site
Paddy Power	Dedicated golf section including The Masters, majors and European/DP World Tour events.	Sport-specific promotions and novelty markets around majors and British players.	Official Site
William Hill	Masters betting markets, outright and round markets, long UK retail online history of major golf coverage.	Depth on outright markets and tournament previews aimed at UK golfers and audiences.	Official Site
Betfair Exchange	Exchange markets for The Masters plus traditional sportsbook lines — allows backing and laying on Masters markets.	Exchange liquidity and the ability to back or lay players / trade positions through tournament play.	Official Site
Unibet	Coverage of The Masters and the majors across Unibet’s international sportsbook (UK-facing product operated under Platinum Gaming).	Simple interface for outright and top-10/top-20 markets with a long European footprint.	Official Site
Sky Bet	Masters markets and a strong UK focus with tie-ins to broadcast coverage and editorial previews.	Good integration with UK broadcast coverage (Sky Sports) and tailored Masters offers for UK customers.	Official Site

Why these bookmakers

We selected operators that (a) demonstrate clear, current Masters/major golf coverage on their sportsbook pages, and (b) hold a UK or equivalent EU/UK-facing licence or otherwise publicly-verifiable regulatory status for customers in Great Britain and many European markets. These checks matter because The Masters is a single-event market with many live and prop products; you want a bookmaker that lists Masters markets on its official pages and operates under solid consumer rules. Examples: bet365 maintains a Masters hub and tournament coverage; Paddy Power lists The Masters in its golf section; Betfair runs Exchange markets for Masters winner bets; William Hill publishes Masters previews and markets; Unibet’s UK-facing operations are provided under Platinum Gaming/Kindred structures; Sky Bet combines sportsbook coverage with Sky Sports broadcast ties. (bet365.com)

Regulation market access — what we checked

For an English/European audience the most important regulatory check is whether the operator appears on the UK Gambling Commission public register (or the appropriate national regulator for the reader’s country). We verified public register entries and operator pages for the UK-facing entities listed here (Bet365’s Hillside entities appear on the UK register; William Hill Organization Limited and many retail William Hill premises are listed on the Gambling Commission register; Flutter-owned brands such as Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Bet operate under UK-facing licences; Unibet’s UK-facing product is provided under Platinum Gaming/Kindred structures). These registrations confirm that these brands are authorised to offer remote betting services to UK customers when regulated by the Gambling Commission. Always verify the operator’s T&Cs for your country — availability can and does change by jurisdiction. (gamblingcommission.gov.uk)

Important note on “Global” availability

Although this roundup is global in scope, we focused the regulatory check on the UK/European market because of the English-language and European readership of GreaterNewarkGirlsGolf.com. Many operators listed above also operate in other regulated jurisdictions (Ireland, Gibraltar, Malta, selected US states via separate corporate entities), but geographic availability for Masters betting depends on local licensing (for example, US customers should check state-by-state legality and the operator’s US entity like BetMGM, FanDuel or William Hill US where applicable). If you’re outside the UK/EU, confirm the operator lists your country in its registration flow and check whether the Masters markets are offered to your territory. (sec.gov)

How these bookmakers differ for Masters betting

Bet365 — Widely regarded for breadth of markets and in-play golf lines; good for players who want many prop markets and live betting during rounds. The operator maintains a dedicated Masters/golf hub on its site. (bet365.com)
Paddy Power — Known for novelty markets and creative promotions when majors run; good for UK punters who appreciate player-focused marketing. Paddy Power’s golf section lists the Masters among its major competitions. (paddypower.com)
William Hill — Longstanding UK name with retail and online depth; regular Masters previews and outright markets for major events, useful if you want a traditional bookmaker with wide distribution. William Hill appears on the Gambling Commission public register. (news.williamhill.com)
Betfair Exchange — The Exchange model allows backing and laying, which is useful for traders preferring to lock profits or hedge outright positions through tournament play. Betfair publishes exchange golf rules and lists Masters markets on the exchange. (betfair.com)
Unibet — European-facing sportsbook with simple, mobile-friendly interface and clear Masters listings under its UK/Gibraltar operating structure (Platinum Gaming/Kindred). Good for straightforward outright and top-10 markets. (unibet.com.au)
Sky Bet — Tight UK focus, often aligned with Sky Sports editorial and TV coverage which can be handy for UK bettors following live broadcasts. Sky’s relationship to Sky Sports keeps it relevant for Masters-focused UK audiences. (skygroup.sky)

What Masters markets you can expect

At large regulated sportsbooks you will commonly find: outright winner (tournament winner), each-way/places, top-5/top-10/top-20 finishes, first/last round leader, head-to-head matchups (player A vs player B), hole-by-hole props and in-play markets during rounds. Exchanges additionally allow laying and trading to exit positions before the tournament ends. The exact availability of in-play and micro-prop markets is operator-dependent and changes from tournament to tournament; confirm what’s offered on the operator’s Masters hub when the event goes live. (betfair.com)

Methodology — how we ranked and selected operators

Selection was guided by a tight, golf-specific methodology: (1) confirm the operator publicly lists Masters-era golf markets on its sportsbook or exchange pages; (2) confirm an active UK/European-facing regulatory entry (UK Gambling Commission, Gibraltar or equivalent) for the brand or its UK entity; (3) prioritise operators with demonstrated depth of Masters markets, in-play capability and editorial or broadcast integration; (4) avoid padding the list with operators that lack verifiable Masters coverage or a UK/EU footprint. We prefer fewer, well-verified operators to longer, unverifiable lists. Primary evidence for each operator was taken from their public golf/sports pages and the Gambling Commission or corporate licence documentation. (bet365.com)

Practical tips for Masters bettors

Compare market depth. For outrights, some firms list larger fields and more each-way places; for props, check whether the operator offers round leader or hole-specific markets.
Watch timing suspension rules. Operators set suspension rules when play begins; exchanges may cancel or void unmatched bets in certain scenarios — check each operator’s golf rules. (support.betfair.com)
Check live broadcast access. In the UK, the Masters has long-running broadcast ties with Sky Sports/NOW (broadcast rights can affect promotional activity by UK bookmakers). (skygroup.sky)
Confirm geographic availability. A UK-licensed brand may still restrict access in certain countries — confirm on signup. (gamblingcommission.gov.uk)
Bankroll and staking. The Masters attracts casual bets — set stake limits and be cautious with long-priced outrights; avoid chasing losses after volatile in-play swings.

Responsible gambling

Betting should be for entertainment only. Operators listed above are subject to UK/EU regulatory rules that require safer-gambling measures and self-exclusion options — use deposit limits, timeouts and GamStop/self-exclusion services where applicable. Do not bet if you are under 18 (or under the legal age in your jurisdiction). If you need help, contact your local gambling support services. (18+).

Frequently asked questions

1. Which bookmaker is best for outright Masters winner bets

Outright markets are available across major bookmakers. If you want a wide selection of selections and each‑way options, operators such as bet365 and Paddy Power typically list large fields and a variety of each‑way structures — but terms differ by operator and by country, so always check the operator’s market page for The Masters. (bet365.com)

2. Can I trade Masters positions on an exchange

Yes — Betfair Exchange offers back and lay markets for Masters winner markets and other golf lines, which allows traders to lock profits or hedge during tournament play. Read the exchange’s golf rules for suspension and settlement procedures. (betfair.com)

3. Are live/in-play Masters markets common

Many large sportsbooks provide in-play betting during Masters rounds (for example, live hole‑by‑hole or round leader markets), but the range of in-play products depends on the operator and the betting rules they apply for golf markets. Check the operator’s golf/live-betting pages for specifics. (bet365.com)

4. Do these bookmakers operate under UK regulation

Yes — the operators in our table have public-facing UK/EU regulatory entries or are part of groups with UK-facing licences (Hillside/bet365 entries on the Gambling Commission register; William Hill entries on the public