LowPlays Rating
Is BoyleSports flawless? No. However, let's be frank, perfection is a tough ask, even in today's booming sports betting market. Still, giving BoyleSports a go is a no-brainer. Especially if you do it through the super intuitive mobile app that can be a treasure trove of promos and a rabbit hole of betting options.
Pros
- Massive selection of bonuses and promotions
- 24/7 Customer Support
- Wide selection of in-play betting markets for football
- Various useful betting features
Cons
- Design can look overwhelming
- Inability to make deposits with cryptocurrencies
- The Loyalty program is available only at BoyleSports retail shops
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Look & Feel
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Betting Selection
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Bonuses & Promotions
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Banking
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Support
18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Mobile exclusive. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs apply
BoyleSports Review Overview
What started in 1982 as a tiny betting shop in Markethill, Northern Ireland, has become a real heavyweight in the betting game. Being one of the leading independently-owned bookmakers, BoyleSports today has over 320 retail branches throughout Ireland and the UK. And here’s the kicker – they’re not just sticking to the streets.
BoyleSports has a slick online platform where punters can place bets on over 40 sports, whether chilling at home or out and about. The platform is available on both desktop and mobile devices and offers a decent amount of banking options, plus various intriguing promotions that can surely come in handy as the Premier League title race reaches its climax.
Like any other bookie in the business, BoyleSports brings both perks and pitfalls to the table. So, stick with me until the end of this review, and you will have a clear picture of what BoyleSports is all about.
BoyleSports Look & Feel
Our experts rated BoyleSports UX 8/10.
In graphic design, the timeless white and blue combo has proven to be the safest bet one can make. The creative fellows at BoyleSports seem to know that, seeing how they perfectly nailed it with the modern look of the platform. However, what must be said is that the page might feel a tad overwhelming for those new to sports betting.
Nevertheless, stick with it for a weekend, and you will surely notice that you are no more than a few clicks away from anything you might need. Once you get the grip of it, you will truly appreciate the amount of information and stats you find by just clicking on one of the games.
While the cluttered layout might deter a few, it’s all for a good reason. After all, where else would you learn that no Premier League player has hit the woodwork more times than Darwin Nunez this season?
BoyleSports Betting Features
Our experts rated BoyleSports betting features 8/10.
Bet Builder
If you are anything like me, the chance to whip up custom football bets with multiple selections and get instant prices during those epic Premier League weekends must have you buzzing with excitement.
With the BoyleSports Bet Builder feature, you can combine up to 5 selections from a football game into a single wager and instantly get a price. This feature lets you combine nearly any market you can imagine and even allows you to add an additional layer of excitement by adding Double Winnings or Money Back offers.
Cash Out
Cash Out lets you settle your bet early and pocket a portion of the potential winnings if your bet were to come out on top.
Although the Cash Out option is nothing we haven’t already seen in the sports betting scene, I must say that I was pleasantly surprised by how broadly available it is at BoyleSports.
Although BoyleSports cannot guarantee the feature will be available on your bet, in my experience with the site, I noticed the feature was available for a large variety of pre-match and in-play betting markets for sports like football, basketball, snooker, rugby, darts, GAA, and even baseball.
Live Betting
If you are into football, the live betting section at BoyleSports is where you will probably spend most of your time. Before I sing my praises, I must say that loading the virtual pitch on the screen took significant time, but that is a price I am willing to pay for all the highly detailed statistics and the never-ending selection of markets.
Live Streaming
Unlike the catalog of live betting markets, the selection of sporting events you can watch at BoyleSports is quite scarce. However, if you are a horse racing enthusiast, you will be pleased to see that BoyleSports has a soft spot for the sport. BoyleSports offers live coverage of almost all the top meetings and festivals across the UK, so toss a quid on the race you want to watch, and you are in for the show!
BoyleSports Bonuses & Promotions
Our experts rated the BoyleSports bonus department 10/10.
I am 100% sure that the Welcome Offer is not what brought you here. However, I am also sure that the bonuses and promotions section of BoyleSports is what will make you stay. Let me show you why.
- Welcome Bonus – If you are a new customer from the UK and you like betting on the move, then bet £10 or more at odds of 1/1 or greater on the mobile app, and BoyleSports will get you £20 in free bets. Make sure to have your debit card near you since deposits from PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, and Paysafe don’t qualify for the bonus.
- Money Back on Horse Races and Greyhound Races – Place an online bet on selected horse and greyhound meetings and if your selection finishes second to the starting price favorite, you will get your stake refunded as a free bet.
- Extra Places for all the Big Horse Races – Make your Each Way bet and say goodbye to the standard payout on the first three places with the BoyleSports Extra Places promo. This way, you can still win your wager even if your selection finishes the race outside the standard payout spots.
- Best Odds Guaranteed on Horse Races and Greyhound Races – Place an early bet on any available horse or greyhound races, and BoyleSports will pay you out at the higher odds if the Starting Price ends up being higher.
- Early Payout – Get paid before the final whistle regardless of the final outcome of the game if certain conditions are met during the game. The current football early payout will pay you if your team is two goals up, while the basketball one requires your NBA team to be up at least 17 points on the scoreboard. BoyleSports also has early payout promos for snooker, rugby, Gaelic games, and many other sports.
- Acca Rewards – Add at least 3 selections with odds of at least (1/5) per selection on sports eligible for Acca Rewards, then apply the Acca Rewards and pick between boosting the odds or getting Acca insurance on one losing selection.
- Acca Loyalty – Get £5 free acca for every 5 accas placed. Place an accumulator bet on any combination of sports with total odds no lower than 3/1. Once your fifth qualifying accumulator bet settles, you will get a £5 free acca bet to use on any sport.
BoyleSports Banking
Our experts rated BoyleSports banking coverage 8/10.
Unlike the home page, the banking section at BoyleSports has a clean look and user-friendly layout that will allow you to deposit funds or make a withdrawal request in less than a minute. There’s also a plethora of accepted banking methods. Here are the ones you can use to make a deposit.
Banking Method | Processing Time | Fee | Minimum limit |
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Visa | Instant | None | £5 |
Mastercard | Instant | None | £5 |
PayPal | Instant | None | £5 |
Neteller | Instant | None | £5 |
Skrill | Instant | None | £5 |
Paysafe | Instant | None | £5 |
Boku | Instant | None | £5 |
At a BoyleSports retail location | Instant | None | £5 |
Now, let’s look at the banking options you can use to withdraw funds from your BoyleSports account.
Banking Method | Processing Time | Fee | Minimum limit |
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Visa Debit (Non Visa Direct) | 2-3 working days | None | £5 |
Visa Direct (bank specific) | 2-12 hours (payments under £5k only) | None | £5 |
Mastercard Debit | 2-3 working days | None | £5 |
Envoy (Bank Transfers) | 2-3 working days | None | £10 |
Paypal | 24 hours | None | £5 |
Neteller | 24 hours | None | £10 |
Skrill | 24 hours | None | £10 |
Apple Pay (Non Visa Direct) | 2-3 working days | None | £5 |
Apple Pay (Visa Direct) | 2-12 hours (payments under £5k only) | None | £5 |
BoyleSports Support
Our experts rated BoyleSports support services 8/10.
If you ever find yourself in a pickle, I’d recommend starting with the Help section. If that doesn’t do the trick for you, you can always contact a BoyleSports customer service representative through one of the three available avenues.
For inquiries that aren’t time-sensitive, you can use the web form or email care@boylesports.com. However, based on my personal experience, I have found this to be the least favorable choice, as response times via email can be rather sluggish.
On the flip side, the live chat service is accessible round the clock. This is, by far, the most optimal method to resolve any issues. To connect with a customer service representative via live chat, click the Live Chat button at the bottom of the page, and a BoyleSports agent will be ready to help you.
And finally, if you prefer the traditional route, you can also reach BoyleSports by phone 24/7.
LowPlays Verdict
BoyleSports overall score is 8.4/10
Unless Bitcoin and Ethereum are your payments of choice and the e-sports section is where you like to spend your afternoons, BoyleSports seems like a bookie that ticks most of the boxes.
The site has a decent selection of banking methods, a pocket-friendly minimum deposit, a buffet of generous bonuses and promotions, and all the necessary betting features and markets to become your go-to betting place for football and horse racing.
18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Mobile exclusive. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs apply