Introduction
Ladbrokes has been in the betting world for more than 100 years, and as one of the oldest sports betting providers, they have kept up with changing technologies. They have an excellent sports betting portal designed to suit most of the popular browsers and mobiles used by their players. Their extensive variety of sports and betting options is one of the most comprehensive and covers just about every sporting event the world over.
Players can select their sport or event of choice, from a simple but easy-to-read menu on the top of the site and the clean design makes moving around the site a breeze. Live sports are complemented by a host of casino and slot options including popular games like Bingo and Poker.
Lotto and E-sports are also available, alongside the Virtual Sports section that deliver the fast-paced Football, Horse Racing, Greyhound Racing, Speedway and Motor Racing variants that are a favourite of many new players.
The Ladbrokes Virtual Sports landing page presents current and upcoming events in each of the disciplines. As such, players can view their choice in the centre video feed while keeping a watchful eye on the rest of the events.
Virtual Football
Ladbrokes Virtual Football follows the tried and tested format of virtual football with competing teams made up of the best in the world as well as club and premier teams. The events rotate from international matches to club and premier matches throughout the day randomly.
Available Betting Markets and Odds
Betting markets are just what you would expect from more than 100 years in the business. These are available for Win/Draw/Win, Correct Score (Half & Full-Time), Double Chance and Over/Under for each of the competing Virtual Teams. Betting for each match closes as the game starts, but players can still place bets on the upcoming games.
Match Duration
Players can enjoy a new Virtual Football match every 3 min all day long, with the next four matches displayed below the video feed.
Leagues
The Virtual Football Leagues offered by Ladbrokes cover the best of the international teams as they would play for international standing as well as the local club and premier leagues across Europe.
Virtual Horse Racing
Ladbrokes Virtual Horse Racing has two options, flat races or jumping races, and players can easily select their favourite. The flat course and the jumping course running is shown separately, and the video feed from Ladbrokes is superb.
Available Betting Markets and Odds
The betting odds are for the Win or Place and Forecast, with the odds for each runner shown in the drop-down list below the video feed. Odds can be shown in either fraction or decimals according to player settings.
Race Duration
Each of the Virtual Horse Races run every 3 min, and they are available 24 hours a day for players.
Virtual Greyhounds
Greyhound Racing is very popular amongst punters as the competition is fierce and exciting. The Virtual Greyhounds from Ladbrokes is no different. The players are treated to standard racing (flat course) and jump racing where the hounds have to scale three jumps during the race.
Available Betting Markets and Odds
Betting markets are the familiar odds for Win/Place (1, 2) and Forecast. Players can view the odds in their preference of decimal or fraction for each runner in every race.
Race Duration
Each Virtual Greyhound race is run over 480 virtual meters, and there is a new race every three minutes throughout the day.
Virtual Motor Racing
Virtual Motor Racing from Ladbrokes is in the form of open-wheel racers on a 3,2km sprint with twelve cars in each race. As expected, the video feed is top-notch, and the race standing are displayed on the left side of the frame for players. Fast-paced and engaging, the racing is excellent, and from the standing start to the photo finish, every race is as compelling as the real thing.
Available Betting Markets and Odds
Players can place their bets on the race winner and Each Way (Placed 1, 2, 3) or the Forecast option. With the easy to read odds for each racer, betting on your favourite is as simple as a few clicks.
Race Duration
Each Virtual Motor Race event lasts three minutes from start to finish, and the racing is available all day long.
Virtual Speedway
Speedway is a fast-paced bike race over 800m with four racers on highly modified machines. Virtual Speedway from Ladbrokes displays some of the best racing on the speedway track. Complimented by their excellent video feed and sound effects, you will be forgiven for thinking you are at a live event.
Available Betting Markets and Odds
Betting markets are only available for the race winner, and the odds are shown next to each racer for easy selection.
Race Duration
Virtual Speedway races take place every three minutes and are available 24/7.
Virtuals Welcome Offer from Ladbrokes
Ladbrokes offer a bonus offer to all newcomers for their Virtual Sports. New players can get up to £10 free with their first deposit to play on Virtual Sports. They do have some T&Cs regarding this offer such as players must be from the UK or Rep. of Ireland. They must also be of legal age (18) playing with real money and be playing on Virtual Sports for the first time.
The bonus is valid for three days only and must be used on scheduled Virtual Sports, or it will expire. New players can only use the bonus funds on Win-bets as the Place and Forecast bets are excluded from the offer. The special offer and its conditions fully explained on the site. Other bonus offers are also available for the many sports, games and slots offered on Ladbrokes.
Live betting on Virtual Sports
Live betting or in-play betting is not possible for the Virtual Sports from Ladbrokes, as is with most virtual sports betting options. Virtual bets must place before the event starts, however, with so many on offer players can enjoy betting on multiple events, and with the events being run all day long at 3 min intervals the betting fun is just part of the whole experience.
Virtual Sports Mobile Betting
Mobile betting has become a firm favourite for many players as they can take their betting enjoyment everywhere, they go. Ladbrokes has created a range of applications for both iOS and Android and even for Windows smartphones. The applications offer access to the full spectrum of sports betting including virtuals to the user, and there are specific apps for Casino, Poker, Bingo and Lotto. That makes interacting with their favourite game or sports a whole lot easier for the players.
Virtual Sports Provider at Ladbrokes
Inspired Virtuals provide all the Virtual Sports on the Ladbrokes betting portal. As the world’s leading provider of Virtual Sports and other gaming systems, they have a trusted reputation for delivering the best virtual sports in the industry. Their product offering is fully customisable, and Ladbrokes has integrated the best graphics and system settings for their Virtual Sports.
Deposits and Withdrawals
Getting funds into your betting account with Ladbrokes could not be easier. They have a network of shops across the UK and many other locations for cash deposits. Their website offers a wide variety of deposit methods from direct card/bank deposits to e-pay options that include Skrill and PayPal. Each of the deposit options has different minimums and bonus structures attached to them so before you deposit make sure that you are maximising your bonus rewards.
Withdrawals are made via the Ladbrokes shops, and to Paysafecard, this makes it much safer for players and Ladbrokes when it comes to the safety and security of players funds.
| Payment Method | Deposit Minimum | Deposit Maximum | Time for Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
 Visa | £5 | £99 999 | Instant |
 MasterCard | £5 | £99 999 | Instant |
 PayPal | £10 | £10,000 | Instant |
 Neteller | £10 | Not specified | Instant |
 Skrill | £10 | Not specified | Instant |
 Paysafe Card | £5 | Not specified | Instant |
 ApplePay | £5 | £99 999 | Instant |
| Payment Method | Withdrawal Minimum | Withdrawal Maximum | Time for Withdrawal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa | £5 | £30,000 | 3-5 Days |
| MasterCard | £5 | £30,000 | 3-5 Days |
| PayPal | £10 | £10,000 | Up to 2 Days |
| Neteller | £10 | Not specified | Up to 2 Days |
| Skrill | £10 | Not specified | Up to 24 Hours |
| Paysafe Card | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ApplePay | £0.01 | £30 000 | 1-3 Days |
Visa, Neteller, PayPal, ApplePay, Skrill, Paysafe Card, MasterCard
FAQs
How many Virtual Sports do Ladbrokes offer and what are they?
Ladbrokes have 6 Virtual Sports on offer 24hours a day, and they are Football, Horse Racing (x2), Greyhound Racing, Speedway and Motor Racing.
Do I get a bonus when I play Virtual Sports on Ladbrokes?
Yes, you do. There are some conditions to the bonus, and the bonus is only for first-time players on Ladbrokes Virtual Sports.
Are there minimums for deposits at Ladbrokes?
Yes, there are specific minimums for each method of deposit, when you view the list of payment options you will see the minimum for each payment option.
Can I bet on a virtual sporting event as I do on live events?
Virtual Sports are only open for betting pre-event, and the betting closes shortly before the events start. There is no live in-play betting on virtual events from Ladbrokes.
How do I get the mobile app on my smartphone?
You will find the link to the mobile application at the top of the home page of the Ladbrokes site. On that page, you will be able to link to your application store relative to your smartphone make/operating system.
Are Virtual Sports based on real-world sports and stats?
The virtual sports provided by Inspired Virtuals and are created using the latest technology in the gaming industry. As much as real-world data used for the creation, Inspired Virtuals also have random number algorithms that deliver true unpredictable results for the virtual events.
Does Ladbrokes support payment methods like PayPal or maybe Cryptocurrencies?
Ladbrokes supports payment methods such as PayPal and Skrill. They include a large variety of other methods. However, they do not support cryptocurrencies.
Can I see what Virtual Sports are coming up when I view the Virtual Sports page?
Yes, the landing page for the virtual sports displays all virtual sports in the menu bar as well as the time until the next specific event in each.
Rating and Conclusion
Ladbrokes is arguably the oldest provider of sports betting and gaming options in the world. They have maintained their reputation as a market leader by continuously staying up to date with the latest technology and trends. The website and mobile applications designed with the player in mind and easy to use even for a novice. The wide variety of sports offered as well as the great betting markets for punters has assisted Ladbrokes in successfully competing in a constantly changing and competitive gaming market.
I would give Ladbrokes a strong 9/ 0 rating for their site and product offering. It is based on the many welcome offers for players as well the ongoing promotions for current players. Adding to the rating is the clean and simple design of the portal. Of course, the exceptional delivery of sporting events from all over the world further increases its high rating.
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