BetVictor: The Gentleman Bookmaker

BetVictor is popular and it’s easy to see why – for the last five years this operator has offered the best odds for UK and European football anywhere on the market, as officially verified by oddschecker. Though it is renowned as a football speciality, daily enhanced odds, along with offers and promotions not found anywhere else, sweeten the deal for BetVictor as a leading online bookie.

A Slick Platform

The sleek metallic colour theme makes using BetVictor’s online platform a classy affair. The platform is logically organised; sports markets are displayed in a list along the left hand side, in-play markets down the centre and the bet slip on the right. There are also extremely handy quick links available to popular sections. Football, tennis and horse-racing, along with the cash out and promotions areas, can all be reached via quick links. The platform here doesn’t just look nice, but has great functionality too.

Much like other operators, BetVictor utilises an excellent bet slip. The bet slip is featured on the main page rather than another window, so betting options can be constantly seen while deciding on any further bet selections. Multiple bet options appear at the bottom of the bet slip, so accumulators and other multiple bets can easily be kept track of.

What Bets Can I Make?

BetVictor caters to a wealth of betting markets and options, with outright betting and specials markets given significant attention. In-play betting is also taken very seriously here. Most sports can be bet on in-play through an impressive supply of betting options.

The platform makes betting in-play a great experience. In-play betting is possible across most markets, with all the usual betting options. Markets can be opened and closed via a tab on the left hand side of the screen, with all fixtures in this market appearing in a drop down list. Selected fixtures and all possible bets appear in the centre of the screen, with stats and the action inforgraphic displayed prominently in the centre of the page. The stats provided are a little basic and could be improved upon.

The cash out market is particularly limited however, especially compared to some other operators, such as Bet365. Cash out is only available for a small number of betting markets for selected football and tennis fixtures. Though knowing which fixtures are available for cash out is made easy through the use of a coin symbol, that appears next to all fixtures where bets will be available for cash out.

Market Mania

There’s comprehensive market coverage here, from football to handball. Chances are that BetVictor will have the sports market you are looking for. You can see the full range of sports markets available in the graphic below.

There’s also markets for betting on political and real life events. Politics has its own market section, along with an Entertainment section for betting on real life events. The options in these sections are a little limited, but it’s good to know that these market are catered to.

This extensive coverage for sports betting is also matched in other areas, with live casino, poker, bingo games and slots also present.

Live-Streaming

BetVictor is the place to live-stream horse-racing events. All races in the UK, Ireland, South Africa and the UAE are available to be streamed here! Just bet at least £1 and you can watch all the action live. This is one of the best offerings for live streaming horse-racing on the market.

That said, unfortunately only horse-racing is available for live streaming. It’s a shame, as anything like the comprehensive coverage for horse-racing across other markets could make BetVictor the home for live streaming among online bookies.

To make up for this lack of live-streaming, an infographic displays all the action of each event. The infographic works well and helps build up involvement, but the stats provided are basic and don’t really give enough information to help when choosing in-play bets.

Multiple Mobile Apps

Not only is the online platform fully mobile optimised, but the dedicated mobile app is available for iOS, blackberry and android mobile and tablet users. Just like the online platform, the mobile app is well designed, easy to navigate and provides all available markets and betting options. The slick look and feel of the online platform really has been successfully replicated for mobile users.

But that’s not all – this bookie has something special up their sleeve! Mobile users are also treated to enhanced odds offers through the specialised mobile app, ‘BetVictor Instabet’. This app is designed for quick betting on popular markets, so placing bets is ultra-fast and easy. It also comes with exclusive enhanced odds that are so good, they last just fifteen minutes!

How can I make a Deposit?

There’s a wealth of payment options available here, whether your preferred method is debit cards, BetVictor has you covered. The usual minimum and maximum amounts apply and vary between payment methods, so check out the graphic below to see which deposit and withdrawal methods are available and most suitable for your requirements.

Is my Data Secure?

BetVictor is a long-standing and experienced operator, so you know your transactions and data are safe and secure. For added peace of mind, a new pop up will open anytime sensitive data is required to be sent or received. This window will have a padlock in the address bar to confirm that your data is secure. All major bookies offer this type of security and BetVictor is no different.

The Boss of Bonuses

Here’s where BetVictor really gets going! Each day there are daily enhanced odds offers displayed prominently in the centre of the screen, meaning you’re sure to never miss out. As mentioned earlier, the Instabet app also offers exclusive enhanced odds offers daily. Football (the aptly named ‘Don’t Hit the Bar’ bonus) and tennis also have regular accumulator insurance offers. So if your five-fold plus accumulator is let down by just one leg, you’ll get your money back. There’s a few T&Cs of course, but these really are generous offers that add a layer of excitment to the BetVictor experienc, as well as offering some reimbursement for losing bets.

There’s also a number of unique offers for horse-racing. Currently, there’s the ‘Run for your Money’ promotion, which offers refunds on UK and Ireland races, when the punter’s horse refuses whip around or fails to come out of the blocks. Also, there’s the ‘Lengthen the Odds’ offer, where punters can bet on how far a horse will win by. These are generous offers that also add an extra level of excitement and options to the experience. With all these promotions, BetVictor is surely one of the most generous bookies out there.

Claiming the Welcome Offer

Taking advantage of this welcome offer is easy. Simply register an account by creating a username and password and filling out the registration form. Make your first deposit of minimum £10 via the deposit tab in the top right, place your first bet and watch the funds automatically roll into your account. BetVictor will award you with a £10 Football Single Free Bet, a £10 Acca Football Free Bet, a £10 BetBuilder Football Free Bet and a £10 In-Play Football Free Bet.

Just like with all welcome offers from other providers, there are some restrictions and criteria. To start with, you can only make deposits with debit cards. If you want to take advantage of this offer, you will need to deposit with Visa, Maestro, or Mastercard. This bonus does not have any wagering requirements, but the validity is only 7 days after your deposit, after which time the promotion will expire so it will your bonus.

Customer Support

Founded in 1946 by William Chandler, BetVictor has always specialised in sports betting, with a particular focus on football. A family business until recently, the bookie has since come under new ownership last year. BetVictor has been around a long time and has a great reputation that it has built over years of quality service.

This comes across in the customer service. While the help section of the website isn’t the most informative, quality customer support is available 24/7 via live chat and email, so you can get an answer to any question, at any hour.

A Strong All-rounder

BetVictor is a sleek and professional operator that provides enough markets, betting options and specials to keep any punter interested. The market’s best football odds and daily offers are enough to convince many users, and rightly so.

That said, the limited live-stream and cash out options mean that it is a little behind the pack leaders. While the lack of live-streaming for most markets does not affect the range of bets available for them, it can detract from the excitement and experience somewhat.

The limited range of cash out options is also a shame, as the platform, markets and betting options are extremely wide here. But on the whole, BetVictor is a solid bookie with almost everything you could wish for. With more cash out options, it could be one of the best.

FAQ

• When can I withdraw my welcome bonus? To withdraw the welcome bonus, you simply need to deposit a minimum amount of £10 or more on any football market, at odds of evens (2.00) or greater. On placement of your qualifying bet, you will get four different bonuses up to $40.

• How can I live-stream horse-racing? All horse-racing events from the UK, Ireland, South Africa and the UAE are available. However you must first place a bet of at least £1 on a race to be able to live-stream it. Once the bet is made, the race will become available in the ‘my live-streams’ menu in the centre of the page. Simply click the race to view.

• How do I know if I can cash my bet out? Not all markets on BetVictor are available for cash out. Look out for the coin symbol that appear next to the bet types that are available for cash out. If you’ve already made a bet and it’s available for cash out, the bet and cash out amount will appear on the right hand side of the screen, underneath the cash out menu.