BetVictor

BetVictor Canada Review

BetVictor has long been considered one of the top companies operating within the gambling industry, with its casino and sports products very popular among people who like to have a bet.

With a long history that dates back all the way to the 1950s, this proud independent bookmaker remains a very popular choice among sports fans and anyone who enjoys online casino games.

Despite being around for decades and boasting a turnover of over £1 billion, BetVictor's public profile is not as high as a lot of its peers in the sector like Bet365.

That could be set to change, however, with BetVictor having extremely ambitious aims for the future as it seeks to bring its casino and sports products to a whole new audience of users.

Anyone considering signing up to play at BetVictor will probably have questions, like 'Who owns BetVictor? and 'How long do BetVictor withdrawals take?', as well as about its mobile app.

We will seek to answer all of those queries and more in our complete review of BetVictor's casino and sports products, so read on for all the details about this independent bookmaker.

BetVictor Products

Like most of the top betting brands these days, BetVictor has more products available to use than its sportsbook, though it no longer runs an online poker room after this closed down a few years ago. The gambling products at BetVictor are split into four main categories, as follows:

• Casino
• Live casino
• Sports
• Lottery

Our full review of BetVictor will be focusing on its casino and sports products, plus its app.

BetVictor Casino & Live Casino Review

Although primarily known as a fairly traditional bookmaker throughout its several decades of existence, BetVictor has moved with the times and it now offers a casino and live casino option.

As is the case with most online casinos these days, while there are a few different types of games to pick from at the BetVictor casino, the focus here is very much on slot games. All in all, there are more than 1,000 different online casino games in the large BetVictor library, including everything from classic table games such as roulette to video slots and scratch cards. All of the games offered at the BetVictor casino can be played either in a browser or via its mobile app.

Average payout percentages at the BetVictor casino - which have been verified by the leading testing agency eCOGRA - rank very highly. In all games, the payout percentage stands at 97.25%, though this drops down to a touch under 96% for only slot games. The average payout percentage for table games at the BetVictor casino is 97.8% and for poker games the average payout percentage is very high on this casino site, standing at almost 99%.

BetVictor, which has been voted the number one online casino in the UK by Trustpilot, offers games from a wide range of top studios and developers in the iGaming world. NetEnt, IGT, Microgaming and Play'n GO all have their games available to play on the BetVictor casino.

Among the top slots that are offered at the BetVictor online casino are Book of Dead, Gonzo's Quest, Reactoonz and Wolf Gold, as well as a range of sports-themed titles like Scudamore's Super Stakes, Football Star, Super Striker and Bookie of Odds. Among the top branded games available at the BetVictor online casino are Jurassic World, Game of Thrones and Narcos.

More than 60 tables of casino games are found in the BetVictor live casino, including classics like craps, roulette, poker, blackjack and baccarat. As well as these games are more modern live casino options such as Mega Wheel, Crazy Time, Mega Ball and Dream Catcher. Like a lot of top live casinos, players at BetVictor can also choose Monopoly and Deal or No Deal too.

BetVictor Sports Review

The sportsbook is still the meat and drink of the BetVictor offering and it is widely considered to be one of the best in the business as a result of features such as market-leading betting odds.

A comprehensive list of sports available to bet on at the BetVictor sportsbook is topped by horse racing and soccer. Racing from around the world is offered, not just from the UK and Ireland, while there tends to be daily specials and bet boosts available on the sport of kings as well. Racing fans can make the most of this bookmaker's handy Betfinder tool, with which they can use filters such as which jockeys and horses are in form to identify potential winning wagers.

When it comes to sports, the first thing to note about the BetVictor sportsbook is that the odds are typically among the best around. This is true for most sports at BetVictor, but in soccer, this bookmaker consistently ranks at the top of the list when it comes to the best value. Soccer fans will be able to find matches from around the world, though naturally, the main focus is on competitions such as the Premier League and the Champions League. For top games in high-profile competitions, BetVictor usually has over 100 different markets, which is not quite as many on some rival sportsbooks such as Bet365 but will be more than enough for most.

A bet builder tool is also offered to allow users on the BetVictor sportsbook to put together their own accumulators for a single match using options such as both teams to score. Those who cannot make up their minds about what to add to their bet builder wagers can make the most of the BetVictor pre-built picks, which are usually offered for the biggest matches of the day.

Most betting industry insiders believe esports will play an increasingly key role for the sector in the future. BetVictor already has its own special esports section, in which customers can find markets for a wide range of esports, from Dota 2, CS:GO and League of Legends to Overwatch, King of Glory and StarCraft II, with a section of trending bets included here too.

A full A-Z of sports at BetVictor also includes everything from hockey, basketball, futsal and handball to speedway and volleyball, with virtual sports also available to bet on with this bookmaker. Virtual sports offered at BetVictor include horse racing - both jumps and flat - dogs, football and basketball. Entertainment markets such as a book for the Eurovision Song Contest and politics markets like who will win the next presidential election in the United States are also available at BV too.

Live streaming is available at BetVictor which allows users to watch live tennis and live esports. The range of sports available to stream live at BetVictor is not quite as extensive as on some of the other top sportsbooks, but the option to watch is welcome.

Promotions can be a little lacking on the BetVictor sportsbook when compared to some of the top betting sites around, but the welcome bonus is enticing enough to encourage people to sign up. And with great value odds throughout the sportsbook, they will come back again and again.

BetVictor App Review

Unlike some of the other leading betting brands, BetVictor has opted to consolidate its various betting products into one app, rather than creating different apps for its sportsbook and casino.

This is likely to be welcome news for BetVictor customers who like to both bet on sports and play casino games like roulette, as they will not have to switch between betting apps to do so.

Available for both iOS and Android devices via downloads on the App Store and the Play Store respectively, grabbing the BetVictor sportsbook and casino app will take a matter of moments. The app can also be accessed via a QR code that can be found on the BetVictor site itself.

In terms of functionality, the BetVictor mobile app works exactly as it should, with all the casino games that are offered having been fully optimised for use on smaller screens such as smartphones and tablet computers. The layout and design of the app are very similar to the BetVictor desktop and mobile sites, so it is easy to navigate for existing BetVictor customers.

A handy feature of the app is that trending and popular bets from the BetVictor sportsbook can be added to a betslip with a single quick tap. This is great for those who do not want to spend a lot of time browsing the many different markets that are available to try to find winning wagers. Cash-out is also available on the BetVictor sportsbook app and this feature works rapidly for those who are trying to lock in a guaranteed profit from one of their wagers with this bookie.

Live horse races from the UK and Ireland can also be streamed to handheld devices through the use of the BetVictor app. All users need to do to be able to access the live streams that are available is to place a bet that is worth at least $1 on the specific race that they wish to watch. Some betting sites do allow horse racing streams to be watched for free, which is worth noting.

Thousands of events and markets are available in play through the BetVictor app. The bookie's great Betfinder feature, which helps BetVictor, users, to identify horses that they might want to back, is also present on this mobile software as well, which is ideal for fans of the sport of kings.

Customers who have used the BetVictor app tend to rate it very highly indeed. On the Trustpilot website in the UK, 73% of the app's users rated it excellent, which is the top option, while just 18% of the votes said that the BetVictor app is bad. Meanwhile, on the Play Store, Android users rate the BetVictor app at 4.5 stars on average, which is very high compared to some of the other leading betting apps that are out there. It is a similar story on the App Store, where the BetVictor sportsbook and mobile casino app has an average rating of 4.6 out of five.

Very few people reported any serious issues with the app, with the small number of complaints tending to focus on the bookmaker itself, rather than anything specific to do with the actual app. Some people have found that the app runs slowly, but for most, it is a rapid betting experience whether they are opting to place a wager on the big game or use mobile casino options like roulette.

BetVictor Security and Regulation

As a betting brand that operates in dozens of different countries around the world, the regulation of BetVictor is covered by a number of different national authorities though its base is in Gibraltar.

In the UK, BetVictor's full range of casino and sportsbook products are regulated by the Gambling Commission of Great Britain. The firm is also regulated by the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner and, in Ireland, by the Revenue Commissioners of the Republic of Ireland.

For Canada, BetVictor is safe, legal and licenced as it is an offshore gambling site that holds multiple licences from respected authorities.

Towards the end of 2018, BetVictor announced that it had brought in an enhanced authentication plan featuring Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for all new and existing customer accounts. Jonathan De La Rosa, BetVictor's chief technology officer, said: "Online crime and internet fraud are on the rise and businesses with an online presence are targets. Thus, it’s crucial for our company to have effective security systems in place to mitigate the risk of security breaches. A large number of cyber-attacks are password related and integrating multi-factor authentication on our platforms, demonstrates our continued efforts to safeguard our customers’ data."

BetVictor also uses secure server technology and industry-standard encryption to make sure that all of the financial transactions carried out by its customers are as secure as possible. Multiple redundant servers have all been put in place by BetVictor in order to further ensure that all customer funds and personal details are stringently protected while using the site.

Furthermore, BetVictor's casino games are tested every three months by independent testing agency eCOGRA in order to make sure they are fair, with all the results published online.

It is clear that BetVictor takes security and safety matters very seriously with plenty of information on this key area published on the sportsbook and online casino website.

BetVictor History

Unlike a lot of the other leading bookmakers, BetVictor remains independent and it has not gone through a major merger such as the one that brought together Betfair and Paddy Power. As such, it might be a popular choice among sports fans and online casino players who prefer to play with a betting brand that is able to provide more of a personal touch than a global behemoth.

BetVictor was founded all the way back in 1946, by a man named William Chandler. He owned Walthamstow Stadium and set up the bookmaker to tie into the business, then passing it on to sons Victor and Jack, while other offspring took control of the stadium or trained greyhounds.

After Victor's shock passing in 1974 the control of the betting business passed over to his son - also named Victor - who had been working in Spain. Victor took the bold step of moving the headquarters of the business to Gibraltar, with this shift offshore helping to reduce tax bills.

The company then went through a range of titles, being named 'VC Bet' for branding reasons in 2004, though this did not last long at all and it soon changed again to 'Victor Chandler'. In 2012, the decision was made to call the firm 'BetVictor' and this brand has stuck in place until now.

BetVictor, which is also a member of the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association, is now led by businessman and major shareholder Michael Tabor. BV has a presence in over 160 different countries and it claims to have more than half a million customers around the world. BetVictor, currently the shirt sponsor of Fulham, has also sponsored the grade 1 listed Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot Racecourse, as well as the Northern Ireland Open tournament in snooker.