Virgin Bet Reviews 2025 : Mobile First Bookie With Football Focus

Gambling.com Rating: 8.5/10

Our Verdict: Virgin Bet offers an outstanding user experience and well-rounded service that rivals more established bookies.

Quick Summary: Virgin Bet at a Glance

I signed up for Virgin Bet and immediately found its clean design and straightforward navigation appealing.

Virgin Bet is owned by the LiveScore group and its site and app feel very similar to LiveScore Bet's - slick, easy to navigate and very user-friendly. 

I like UK betting sites that get the basics right, so I was happy to find that the whole process - from registering my account to placing bets and withdrawing winnings - was smooth and hassle-free. 

Football takes pride of place, but the horse-racing section is equally impressive here, with competitive odds, a good selection of promotions and lots of variety in the markets.

The welcome bonus is strong - though sites like Betfred and William Hill offer a little bit more. 

Also, the live streaming service doesn't quite match bet365's offering.

But overall, Virgin Bet nails the fundamentals, making it a solid choice for both new and experienced punters.

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Virgin Bet Welcome Offer vs Offers From Competitors

Virgin Bet’s Bet £10, Get £30 in UK free bets welcome offer holds up well when compared to top competitors. 

Claiming the deal was simple - I deposited £10 by debit card, placed my qualifying bet and received three £10 free-bet tokens within minutes of settlement. 

I was able to use these free bets on any sport I wanted - this is something I value in a welcome offer, as many bookies require you to use your free bets on certain sports or bet types. 

Here’s how Virgin Bet’s offer compares to the competition: 

Top 5 Virgin Bet Offers For Existing Customers

After the welcome offer, Virgin Bet keeps bettors engaged with ongoing promos - here are my top five: 

Virgin Bet Horse Racing Betting

Virgin Bet put football front and centre, but I really like the horse racing section here. 

I accessed free live streams of UK, Irish, US, French and South African races, without placing a bet (you just need a funded account). 

And was pleased to find best odds guaranteed offered on all UK/Irish meetings - I bet on a runner at Newmarket at 10/1 that paid eventually out at 12/1 SP. 

Other racing promotions include a money-back offer that returns your stake if your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd on selected cards and a great extra-place deal.  

Market variety is impressive - I was able to place everything from forecasts and tricasts to place-only accumulators. 

In my experience, Virgin Bet is up there with the UK’s best horse racing betting sites. 

Virgin Bet Football Betting

Virgin Bet prides itself on its football betting section, which mostly lived up to my expectations. 

Premier League matches boast an average of 190 markets, which is on par with talkSPORT Bet and BetVictor, but a little less than bet365.

While football promos like weekly £5 free acca bets a 2up early payout deal and regular odds boosts keep things interesting. 

But my favourite promotion is the free-to-play Virgin Bet Fives game. You reveal one football player each day from Monday to Friday to build a five-player squad. If any of these players score at the weekend, there’s a cash prize each time they find the net.

There are no football live streams - which is an area for improvement - but the in-play interface shows live stats and an intuitive scoreboard and match-tracker.

Virgin Bet Cricket Betting

I used Virgin Bet during the IPL and World Cup and thought it compared well to the best cricket betting sites in the UK. 

I found a good variety in the markets - from match winner, top batsman and session runs, to in-play ball-by-ball odds, mirroring Unibet’s depth. 

Unlike Unibet, there are no cricket live streams, but the detailed match tracker adequately fills the gap.

I compared IPL match odds against Betway and found prices identical or just a tick apart. 

Live betting odds updated swiftly, while regular price boosts during the Ashes added some extra appeal. 

Virgin Bet Tennis Betting

Virgin Bet’s tennis betting offering is strong.

Odds are pretty consistent with market leaders - I placed a total games bet on a US Open match and got odds that matched bet365 exactly.

And I like that Virgin Bet offers live streaming for many ATP and WTA events. 

The main downside here is a lack of tennis-specific bonuses, though general price boosts often surface during Grand Slams.

A few dedicated promos would really add to an already strong section.

Virgin Bet Golf Betting

Virgin bet’s golf betting coverage spans all Majors, the PGA/European Tours, Ryder Cup as well as smaller events. 

Virgin Bet frequently pay down to 8 places at 1/5 of the odds for each way bets on Majors. 

These are pretty generous E/W terms, but they aren’t the best I’ve found (BoyleSports often pay down to 10 places)

I’ve also claimed a few golf-specific promos here, which usually pop up around major tournaments. 

Virgin Bet Odds & Market Variety

To get a sense of Virgin Bet’s pricing, I did a few side-by-side comparisons with bigger bookmakers. 

I found that Virgin Bet’s odds are generally on par with the market, neither notoriously better nor worse. 

In one Premier League match, the home win was EVS at Virgin Bet versus 21/20 elsewhere - I saw similar tight pricing during tennis and rugby comparisons.

One area Virgin Bet adds value is through price boosts and specials, which effectively improve odds for you. 

Every day I logged in, there were boosted odds on outcomes across a range of sporting events. 

If you take advantage of these, you can often get better odds than the standard market. 

In summary, while Virgin Bet may not consistently offer the absolute top odds on every single outcome (few bookmakers do), it holds its own admirably. 

Virgin Bet Bet Builder

Virgin Bet’s bet builder covers five sports: football, American football, baseball, basketball and ice hockey. 

You can include up to 10 legs per bet, which is more than enough for most punters in my opinion.  

I found it easy to build an 8-fold bet and liked the “popular bet builders” carousel, which offers one-click combos to edit. 

In-play Bet Builders are also supported for football here, which is a nice touch.

There's also a few dedicated bet builder offers - like the weekly bet builder free bet worth up to £20. 

Here’s how the feature compares to the competition:

Bet Builder Comparison

Bookmaker	Maximum Selections	Sports Available
	Up to 10	5 Sports in Total
	Up to 10	5 Sports in Total
	Up to 12	14 Sports in Total
	Up to 5	Football Only
	Up to 8	3 Sports in Total
	Up to 12	6 Sports in Total
	Up to 12	5 Sports in Total

Live In-Play Betting at Virgin Bet

Live betting on Virgin Bet impressed me thanks to its mix of match trackers, graphics and detailed stats. 

In football, a visual match tracker shows attacks, possession and shots. Meanwhile, you get point-by-point tennis updates, aces and serve percentages. 

I particularly like the in-play bet builder, which is available for football. 

Virgin Bet is found wanting a little when it comes to its live streaming service. 

Streams are limited to racing and tennis, while football and basketball require TV or external streams. 

So, while Virgin Bet isn't among the best live streaming betting sites in the UK, the overall in-play experience overall is a highlight.

Depositing & Withdrawing Funds

User Experience & Site Design

Virgin Bet's colour scheme is instantly recognisable in red and white, which gives it a clean, modern look. 

The sports menu is clearly laid out - you can quickly toggle to popular sports or use an A-Z list. 

There’s also a search function at the top; typing in “Arsenal” or “Cheltenham” instantly brings up relevant matches or races.

One thing I noticed is how consistent the design is across devices. 

The desktop site uses a top menu and side navigation, whereas the mobile app uses a bottom menu bar, but the overall feel is similar. 

Everything is where you’d expect it.

Once or twice, the in-play odds refresh caused the screen to jump a bit when markets reordered, but that’s me being very picky.

Overall, Virgin Bet delivers a user-centric design that feels modern and intuitive, on par with 10bet and better than many legacy bookies.

Virgin Bet Betting App

Virgin Bet offers dedicated UK betting apps for both iOS and Android. 

I primarily use an iPhone, so I downloaded the iOS app (which has a high user rating of 4.7/5 on the App Store with thousands of reviews). 

The installation was quick and logging in for the first time was straightforward. 

The app supports Face ID login, which I enabled - this made accessing my account as simple as a glance, a feature I really value for convenience.

The design of the app mirrors the clean layout of the website, but optimised for mobile. 

Scrolling is smooth and the app’s responsiveness is top-notch; odds update in real time without needing manual refresh. 

Even with live streams running (like a horse race), the app didn’t stutter on my device.

During several weeks of use, the app never crashed on me once. This stability is reflected in user reviews too, and I can see why it’s rated so highly.

Customer Support

Virgin Bet offers 24/7 support via live chat, phone, and email. 

I tested all channels and here's what I found: 

Responsible Gambling at Virgin Bet 

Virgin Bet places responsible gambling front and centre with tools accessible from the main menu:

• Deposit & Loss Limits (daily/weekly/monthly)
• Session Reality Checks (custom reminders)
• Time-Out & Self-Exclusion (24 hrs to 5 yrs, GAMSTOP)
• Betting History & Statements review

Links to GambleAware, GamCare, blocking software

I tested a £50 weekly deposit limit - when I tried exceeding it, the system blocked the transaction immediately. 

The proactive prompt to set limits during sign-up shows genuine care. Virgin Bet’s RG suite rivals bet365’s and exceeds many older bookies in flexibility.

The Bottom Line: Final Thoughts on Virgin Bet

Virgin Bet impressed me with its straightforward approach and excellent mobile experience. 

I'd recommend it to mobile-first bettors who value simplicity over bells and whistles. 

VirginBet is also an excellent option for horse racing punters who'll appreciate the comprehensive racing markets, promos and live streams. 

While the welcome bonus is pretty modest, the clean interface, reliable withdrawals and daily price boosts make it ideal for most bettors.