Odds Competitiveness
9/12Odds and value are rated as mediocre by independent reviewers, not a weak point exactly but not where Virgin Bet stands out either.

£30 Free Bets
New members only. £10+ bet on sports (ex. virtuals) at 1.5 min odds, settled within 14 days. Free Bets: accepted in 7 days, valid 7 days; £20 use on sportsbook, £10 on Bet Builder. Stake not returned. T&Cs + deposit exclusions apply. Bet Responsibly. Gamcare.org. 18+
Updated 25 October 2026 · Betting Sites

£30 Free Bets
Bet £10 on sport at minimum odds of 1.5 and let it settle within 14 days, and Virgin Bet credit £30 in Free Bets. It is split £20 for the sportsbook and £10 for Bet Builder, so you get one straight punt and one to play with. Accept within 7 days, use within 7 days.
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80/100 points (4.0/5)
Score breakdown
Odds and value are rated as mediocre by independent reviewers, not a weak point exactly but not where Virgin Bet stands out either.
Market coverage is strong for a firm this size, football depth in particular stands out alongside a decent spread of other sports.
In play betting covers the major sports well with smooth market loading, a strength that holds up under matchday traffic.
Bet Builder is available and works well, a genuine plus point that helps Virgin Bet compete with bigger names on football coupons.
Live streaming is included and adds real value alongside the Bet Builder and in play offering, a rounded package for football regulars.
Cash out is reliable across singles and multiples, functioning smoothly during live matches without noticeable lag.
Ongoing promotions are fair rather than generous, existing customers get a steady trickle without much surprise or size.
Daily offers exist but are described as modest compared with some competitors, decent rather than standout value most days.
Occasional boosts appear on headline matches, a nice touch but not the daily fixture some rivals run.
New customers get free bets split between the main sportsbook and Bet Builder after a qualifying bet, sensible structure though the split terms are worth reading carefully.
There's no dedicated loyalty scheme in place currently, engagement comes through periodic promotions rather than a tiered rewards structure.
The app earns excellent user ratings, 4.7 on the App Store and 4.3 on Google Play from tens of thousands of reviews, and it's fast, clean and easy to navigate.
Navigation is quick and logical, benefiting from the same clean design philosophy that runs through the whole product.
The slip is smooth and quick on both app and desktop, one of the tidier experiences in this bracket for building multiples.
The website and app are both clean and fast, genuinely one of the better looking products in the mid tier bracket with strong App Store and Google Play scores to back it up.
Withdrawal speed is rated as moderate rather than fast, functional but not a standout strength against quicker rivals.
Payment choice covers the UK basics but isn't extensive, cards and standard e payments work fine though there's nothing unusual on offer beyond that.
Sign up is simple and mobile friendly, fitting with the wider clean design of the brand.
Verification runs smoothly for most new customers without unusual delay.
TLS encryption, advanced security measures and a full UK Gambling Commission licence, security fundamentals are all properly covered.
Customer service could be sharper, reviewers note it as one of the weaker areas, response times are fine but not outstanding.
In play tools and Bet Builder combine reasonably well, though there's no Request A Bet feature, which some regulars will miss.
Account management is clean and mobile first, backed by the trusted Virgin name, settings and history are easy to find without digging through menus.
Responsible gambling tools are excellent according to reviewers, genuinely one of the stronger areas of the whole product.

Boosted odds on featured selections.
Virgin Bet regularly boosts prices on featured selections across football, darts, tennis, boxing, cricket and other major events. Price boosts are available on single bets, are subject to maximum stakes that vary by customer, and prices can change or be withdrawn before the event starts.

Weekly free Bet Builder on a featured match.
Stake and settle £10 or more on sportsbook in the seven days before Friday night and claim a free Bet Builder of between £1 and £20 for the selected match that week, with at least three selections at Evens or bigger, used before full time.

Paid as a winner if your team goes one up.
Back a team to win pre-match on the 1UP Full Time Result market and, if they go one goal ahead at any stage in the first 90 minutes, your selection is paid out as a winner whatever the final result, with the remaining legs left to run.

Paid out if your player hits a 170 checkout.
Back a player pre-match to win in selected PDC darts events and, if they hit the maximum 170 checkout at any point in the match, your selection is paid out as a winner whether or not they go on to win the match itself.

Percentage boost on Bet Builder winnings.
Add a Bet Builder on a selected event to your slip, with combined odds of Evens or bigger, and your potential returns are automatically boosted by the signposted percentage. Maximum stakes apply and only one boost is allowed per member on each event.

Paid out if your NFL team leads by 14.
Back a team on the 14UP Moneyline market in NFL games and, if they go 14 or more points ahead at any stage, your selection is paid out as a winner even if they go on to lose, with other legs of a multi left to run.

Paid as a winner if your team goes two up.
Back a team to win on the 2UP Full Time Result market and, if they go two goals ahead at any stage in the first 90 minutes, your selection is paid out as a winner whatever happens afterwards, with any remaining legs left to run.

Four £5 accas earn a £5 free acca.
Opt in and place four accumulators of £5 or more with at least four legs at combined odds of 2/1 between Monday and Sunday, and once they settle you get a £5 free bet to use on another acca of four or more legs.

Extra each-way places on selected races.
Bet each-way on the selected races and Virgin Bet pays an extra place, with smaller fields reverting to standard place terms. Ante-post bets are excluded, the selected races change from day to day, and minimum runner rules apply to every race on the list.

SP paid if bigger than your price.
Stake £25 or more on sportsbook in a rolling seven days to unlock Best Odds Guaranteed on UK and Irish racing from 10am on race day, so if the starting price is bigger than the price you took, you are paid at SP.

Free game paying cash for every goal.
Log in to FIVES and reveal up to five player cards across the round, then a scratchcard sets your Goal Bonus of between 10p and £50 for every goal those players score in normal time. It is completely free to play, with no stake required.

Free Bet Builder bet on a selected game every week
Virgin Bet's Weekly Bet Builder Free Bet rewards members who stake at least £10 on the sportsbook each week during the English football season. Qualifying members receive a Bet Builder free bet for a selected game that week. The free bet must contain at least three selections at combined odds of evens or bigger.

Player market bets switch to the replacement player
Virgin Bet's Sub Payout keeps a player market bet alive when the selected player is substituted. The bet automatically transfers to the replacement player for the remainder of the match. It covers goals, shots on target, fouls and other player markets on eligible games.

Goalscorer bets paid as winners if VAR rules the goal out
Virgin Bet's VAR Payout settles a player to score bet as a winner even when the goal is disallowed by VAR. It applies at any stage of the match on eligible competitions. Only selected player markets carrying the VAR Payout icon qualify.

Match winner bets paid out if a selected player checks out 170
Virgin Bet's Darts 170 Checkout Payout settles a Match Winner bet as a winner if the selected player hits a 170 checkout in that match. It applies to pre-match cash bets on selected competitions. Singles, Bet Builders and multiples are all eligible.

Free £5 acca bet after four qualifying accumulators
Virgin Bet's £5 Free Acca rewards members who place four accumulators of £5 or more with four or more selections at odds of 2/1 or bigger between Monday and Sunday. Members must opt in before placing qualifying bets. The reward is a £5 free bet for use on another acca with four or more selections.

Free bet if your horse loses in the selected race
Virgin Bet's Horse Racing Money Back returns the first losing bet on a selected race as a free bet. The offer applies to the day's nominated race, so the applicable race changes daily. Each way bets qualify on the win part only.

Extra places on selected races every day
Virgin Bet's Extra Place Races add a further place to the each way terms on selected races. Races are chosen daily, so the applicable meetings change every day. The offer applies to pre race each way bets only.

Paid at the starting price if it drifts bigger
Virgin Bet's Best Odds Guaranteed pays out at the starting price when it is bigger than the price taken. It covers win and each way bets on UK and Irish horse racing. Members qualify by staking at least £25 on the sportsbook in a rolling seven day period.

Boosted returns on selected Bet Builders
Virgin Bet's Winnings Boosts add a percentage increase to the payout on selected events without any increase in stake. The boost is applied automatically when a qualifying bet is added to the bet slip. Bet Builders on eligible events qualify.

Paid out as a winner when your team goes two goals ahead
Virgin Bet's 2UP settles a match result bet as a winner as soon as the backed team leads by two goals. The result of the match after that point does not matter. Singles, multiples and Bet Builders all qualify on eligible competitions.
Virgin Bet supports 7 regulated payment methods. Availability and limits can vary by market.
Virgin Bet covers the sports UK punters bet most, including football, racing and tennis, alongside a long list of niche leagues and specials.
Headline markets
7 priced up
More sports
32 priced up
How the Virgin Bet apps compare on iPhone and Android, with the store ratings, download details and the features you get on each platform.
iOS app
App Store
18,965 ratings on App Store
Android app
Google Play
7.51k ratings on Google Play
Virgin Bet's iOS and Android apps share the same version number and feature set for sports and casino betting. The iOS app has a very large number of reviews and a slightly higher rating than the Android listing.
We are still verifying the customer support channels at Virgin Bet.
Proprietary safer gambling score
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