BetVictor bookmaker review | Bet £10 Get £50
- Top-rated betting site for football and horse racing
- Huge range of markets including niche sports
- Established name with almost 80 years in the business
By Simon Head
As one of the longest-running sports betting providers in the UK, BetVictor is often regarded as one of the best betting sites on the market, with a best-in-class mobile betting app. The site offers comprehensive sports odds, a variety of sports to put a bet on and has an easy-to-use interface, that makes it an excellent choice for new bettors and experienced punters alike.
Key information
Link to site | https://betvictor.com |
Welcome bonus | Deposit and bet £10 on any football market at 1/1+ odds to get £50 in free bets for selected football markets. Deposit and bet £10 on any horse racing at odds of 2.00+ within seven days of registration and get £40 of horse racing free bets (seven days expiry) |
Founded | 1946 (2021 as BetVictor) |
Licence | UK Gambling Commission |
Sports offered | American Football, Australian Rules, badminton, baseball, basketball, boxing, cricket, darts, esports, football, Formula 1, Gaelic Football, golf, greyhounds, handball, horse racing, hurling, ice hockey, MMA/UFC, motorcycling, rugby league, rugby union, snooker, squash, table tennis, tennis, virtual sports, volleyball |
Payout time | 2-5 working days for standard withdrawals to bank cards. |
Minimum withdrawal | £5 |
Customer support options | Live chat, help centre, email, callback request option, SMS service, Facebook, X. |
Owner | BV Gaming Ltd. |
Banking options | Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Apple Pay |
Mobile app | iOS: 4.7/5 stars (43.9k ratings) Android: 3.3/5 stars (4.1k reviews) |
FIRST rating | 4.8/5 stars |
What is BetVictor all about?
Bonuses
BetVictor offers a range of bonuses to new customers, with different bonuses catered to different types of customer. Sports bettors can pick up either a football or horse racing betting bonus, while casino players have other bonuses available. The bonuses available during our review were relatively restricted, with bettors needing to bet at odds-against selections, to a certain amount, to be eligible for the bonus; and some of the free bet bonuses only had a short shelf-life once claimed. But, while their bonuses may not be the best on the market, their overall offering more than makes up for this.
Available sports
BetVictor’s range of sports is very competitive, with just about every major sport, and plenty of niche ones, too. Fans of Irish sports can find Gaelic football and hurling odds available while motorcycling, volleyball, squash and esports are also catered for. But BetVictor’s prime offering comes through its most popular sports - their football and horse racing betting options are considered among the very best in the industry.
User experience and interface
BetVictor’s user experience on their website interface is an outstanding one. Their site has been tweaked and refined over the years to produce arguably the best sports betting website for UK customers, and one that makes newcomers to sports betting feel at ease. The sheer amount of information displayed by a betting site can be daunting, but odds, markets and offers are laid out smartly, with a nice amount of space to avoid the screen becoming overloaded with too much information.
Mobile and app compatibility
BetVictor offers a best-in-class app, with the design offering stacks of information, without ever being cluttered. The use of colours helps to make the overall presentation of odds and markets easy on the eye and less daunting to new bettors.
Placing bets is a piece of cake, with market and bet selection being incredibly simple to find and it will take you directly to your current betslip and active bets; everything is easy to find and simple to use. As is often the case, the app (we tested the iOS version) is a smoother, more pleasing experience than the website on mobile, but both are outstanding in their design and ease of use.
App Store: 4.7/5 stars (43.9k ratings)
Google Play Store: 3.3/5 stars (4.1k reviews)
VIP programmes and loyalty rewards
BetVictor offers a simple loyalty programme, the BV Loyalty Club, which is available via the offers tab on the website/app.
Once you have logged in to your account, you will need to opt in to the promotion and place qualifying bets to become eligible, but once you are, you could get up to £25 of free bets each week. At the time of writing, you need to opt-in and place five sports bets of £5 or greater, each at odds of 1/2 (or greater), in order to win a ‘box’ that contains a free bet worth between £1 and £25. The free bet expires within seven days.
Pros & cons of BetVictor
Pros | Cons |
Top rated betting site for football and horse racing | Very limited banking options |
Huge range of sports, including niche Gaelic games | No crypto betting option |
Respected, established name with almost 80 years in the business | Welcome bonuses and loyalty programme are pretty limited |
Slick app experience | |
Low minimum deposits |
Diving deeper into BetVictor
Licensing
BetVictor is fully licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, as well as the Gibraltar Gaming and Betting Association. Additionally, this company is also registered with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) as well as being registered with the Independent Betting Adjudication Service, which gives players reassurance that their money is in safe hands and that their play is as fair as can be.
Payment methods
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As well as VISA debit and Mastercard deposits and withdrawals, BetVictor also permit deposits via Apple Pay, which makes debit card account management and betting quick and easy from mobile devices. The options available offer low deposit limits, with bettors able to deposit as little as £5 via their chosen card.
Security and fairness
From the suggested strong password option when you create an account online, to their verification processes around significant money transfers - in or out - of your account, BetVictor’s site is geared up to ensure your funds and account details remain secure at all times.
Responsible gambling measures
BetVictor’s website has a ‘safer gambling portal’, which contains information and access to a range of responsible gambling tools, including deposit limits, reality checks to send you reminders when you’ve been on the app for a pre-set amount of time, plus time-out and self exclusion options. There is also a facility to contact their team to discuss any needs or concerns you have regarding responsible gambling and staying safe while using BetVictor’s various betting products.
Furthermore, BetVictor is also partnered with a number of responsible gambling companies such as; GamStop, GamCare, GambleAware, Gambling Therapy and Take Time to Think.
FIRST rating
4.8/5 stars
Payment methods available at BetVictor
Payment method | Available on deposits | Minimum deposit | Available on withdrawals | Minimum withdrawal | Withdrawal time |
Visa/Visa Debit | YES | £5 | YES | £5 | 2-5 working days |
Mastercard | YES | £5 | YES | £5 | 2-5 working days |
Apple Pay | YES | £5 | YES | £5 | 1-3 working days |
Google Pay | YES | £5 | YES | £5 | 1-3 working days |
Neteller | YES | £10 | NO | N/A | N/A |
Skrill | YES | £10 | NO | N/A | N/A |
BetVictor FAQs
Is BetVictor legit?
Yes. BetVictor is one of the longest-tenured and most respected names in the UK sports betting industry and is also regulated by the UK Gambling Commission as well as being licensed in Gibraltar.
How can I contact customer support at BetVictor?
There are six different ways to contact the customer support team at BetVictor, with a live chat facility, email, and customer service available on social media via Facebook and X. Alternatively, you can contact them via SMS text message, or check out their help centre - where their FAQs may already have all of the answers you need.
How do I reset my password at BetVictor?
Changing or resetting your password at BetVictor is easy. Head to the ’my account’ section, select the ‘change password’ option and follow the prompts.