Virgin Bet
VirginBet is a brand new betting site that launched in the UK market in June 2019. The products are optimised for mobile, with fast and user-friendly apps and sites, and punters can bet on 20+ sports with a wide range of betting markets and low betting margins.
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Virgin Bet UK Sports Review (2024)
Virgin Bet is a new sportsbook that first launched in June 2019, with a focus on mobile betting. Virginbet is a safe, legal, and licensed operator, with valid gambling licenses from the UK Gambling Commission and Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner.
Virgin Bet is a great option for any punters looking for a new betting site, but, customers can only deposit using Paypal or debit cards (Visa or Mastercard). But, Virgin Bet does not charge any fees for deposits or withdrawals, unlike some new betting sites.
Virgin Bet Sign Up Offer
Claim your Virgin Bet sign up offer and take advantage of the bet £10 get £20 in free bets.
How to claim:
- Join VirginBet
- Deposit £10 or more
- Bet £10+ at minimum odds of 1.5 to get 2 non-withdrawable £10 Free Bets
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VirginBet Promotions
At the time of this review, Virgin Bet only offers the bare minimum for existing customers. Racing punters will be happy to see the Best Odds Guaranteed, Horse racing live streaming, and Daily Price Boosts.
But, these are not promotions, but more of the bare minimum each bookie should provide. We would like to see some free bet offers, a free bet club, or something similar.
Sports, Markets & Betting Odds
VirginBet's sportsbook might be new, but it is in no way lacking depth, sports, or betting markets. Punters can bet on close to 30 different sports ranging from popular sports such as football, horse racing, tennis, to niche sports like ice hockey, table tennis and more.
On top of this wide range of sports, you will find great depth in the betting markets available, including handicaps, player props, corners, cards and many more. But, there is no bet builder (build custom bets), or request a bet feature.
Sports available:
- Football
- Horse racing
- Tennis
- Virtual Sports
- E-sports
- American Football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Darts
- Golf
- Handball
- Ice Hockey
- MMA
- Motor racing
- Politics
- Rugby League & Union
- Snooker & Pool
- Table Tennis
- Volleyball
As for the betting margins, Virgin Bet is a bit better than most in our tests, averaging 6.14%. But, the best betting sites still offer margins as low as 2%, and consistently high odds can be found on the Betfair Exchange.
Live Streaming
Impressively, VirginBet has live streams across several different sports including tennis, football and horse racing. For all sports streams apart from horse racing, customers can view the streams by simply logging into your account and ensuring you have a positive balance of 1p or more.
Horse racing live streams are available for all racing events in the UK, Ireland, US, France, and South Africa, but, customers will need to place a minimum of £1 bet to watch a live stream of your chosen race.
VirginBet Customer Support
VirginBet has 24/7, 7 days a week customer support with several different methods of contact, including a live chat, phone number, email and social media helpline.
- Live chat
- Phone number - 0808 169 7700
- Email - support@virginbet.com
- VirginBet Twitter Support
Virgin Bet Conclusion
Overall, VirginBet offers a fantastic new sportsbook for anyone looking for a new bookie. Punters will get access to 20+ sports, a wide range of betting markets, high odds, live streams, 24/7 customer support, and great mobile betting apps.
But, there are only two payment methods (debit cards and PayPal), and the products are mostly optimised for mobile betting, with the desktop site leaving us underwhelmed.
User Reviews
mark farquhar
June 3, 2021
January 23rd. I deposit 140 to virgin bet from PAYPAL. I win and withdraw 500. Back to PAYPAL without any problemLater that evening . I deposit 200 plus 300.to virgin from PAYPAL. I win 100. I then withdraw the 600 to PAYPAL. Virgin cancel the withdrawal. And say I must withdraw back to the method of deposit . Virgin reverse the 600 back to my virgin balance . YES FOLKS YOU READING THIS PROPERLY. I then blow the 600 in 13 minutes . I then through anger deposit 300 from my DEBIT CARD to virgin . In the hope I can recover the 600 . Yes I know I was stupid . I phone virgin and ask for an explanation and they agree . I did request the 600 to paypal. And said they would investigate why my 600 withdrawal was reversed . They also said they are closing my account . With a balance of 100 left of the 300 I deposited by CARD . Having lost 200 of it . 40 minutes later .virgin credit my PAYPAL account with the remaining 100. YES FOLKS . BREAKING THEIR OWN WITHDRAWAL RULES . 25th jan Monday i get an email from virgin . Regarding my complaint .. they state they tried to credit my PAYPAL account with the 600 on the 24th BUT my paypal rejected the payment .. i then contact PAYPAL and they confirm . Virgin made no such attempt to credit my account . I put this to virgin .. true to form they ignore me and pass the buck for me to take this up with eCOGRA . This what they are getting away with . Breaking LCCP rules . What other way could I withdraw . If they have stringent withdrawal rules Of course its always the customers fault in their eyes .. while they advertise simple withdrawal AVOID THEM PLEASE virgin have been caught out and now ignore me the fight will go on
bob on the job
March 14, 2021
pretty average. Do not do really do any special promotions. I joined got some free bets and then made a few more bets. Hadnt made that many bets really but they then sent me a email saying I cant use their promotions. I thought it was strange as they dont really do any promotions and I have not bet with them for 5 or 6 weeks. Hardly going to attract me back now.
Calum
January 13, 2021
Have only had great experiences so far with Virgin Bet. Payout times are quick and they have a lot of different stuff you can bet on at any time would def recommend to check it out if you have not already.
Calum
October 1, 2020
Withdrawal time stated as 1-5 days got my money after 1 day only. I also think the offer is great and the site is quick and easy to use even on mobile for once.
Martin
September 25, 2020
Great for betting on mobile and quick withdrawals using my paypal account. The biggest plus is the live racing streams which you can watch if you have money in your accountOverall I would like to see more options for football bets though as I still need to go back to bet365 and use the bet builder or to even bet on asian lines.Still solid little bookie but i will update this review if they limit me like other scum bookies.
Jake
August 14, 2020
Good bonus offer