Virgin Bet vs Paddy Power — United Kingdom
Our verdict: Paddy Power earns its place through the basics done well — local payment support is excellent. We verified the licence in the regulator's register and its stated withdrawal times are among the clearer ones.
| Virgin Bet | Paddy Power | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Licence | UKGC ✓ | UKGC ✓ |
| Best price share | 21% | 9% |
| Avg. margin | 7.0% | 7.2% |
| Min deposit | 10 | 10 |
| Withdrawal time | 0–24h | 0–24h |
| Payments | Debit Card, Apple Pay | Debit Card, PayPal, Apple Pay |
| Apps | iOS/Android | iOS/Android |
| Find My Best Betting Site | Find My Best Betting Site |
Odds comparison
Odds comparison: we'd point most people to Paddy Power here — it scores 7.8/10 in our rating, Virgin Bet 7.2/10.
Markets & coverage
Markets & coverage: we'd point most people to Paddy Power here — it scores 8.3/10 in our rating, Virgin Bet 7.4/10.
Live betting
Live betting: we'd point most people to Paddy Power here — it scores 8.2/10 in our rating, Virgin Bet 7.3/10.
Payments & payouts
Payments & payouts: we'd point most people to Paddy Power here — it scores 8.5/10 in our rating, Virgin Bet 7.9/10.
Withdrawal time
Withdrawal time: we'd point most people to Paddy Power here — it scores 8.6/10 in our rating, Virgin Bet 7.8/10.
App & mobile
App & mobile: we'd point most people to Paddy Power here — it scores 8.8/10 in our rating, Virgin Bet 8.0/10.
Bet Builder
Bet Builder: we'd point most people to Paddy Power here — it scores 8.0/10 in our rating, Virgin Bet 7.0/10.
Licence & safety
Licence & safety: both score well in our rating (9.2/10 and 8.8/10) — this one won't decide it.
Virgin Bet — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Polished, easy app
- ✓ Great local payment support
- ✓ Payouts arrive fast
- ✗ No real bet builder
- ✗ Prices rarely top the market
Paddy Power — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Polished, easy app
- ✓ Payouts arrive fast
- ✓ Great local payment support
- ✗ Odds are competitive but not always the best