NetEnt<\/a>. These sections of the site feel a little outdated in design and layout, but that’s hardly the most important thing when playing games.<\/p>\nIf you prefer a pack of cards to a slot machine, then the Table Games, a Live Casino, and a downloadable Poker product complete the package, but we will cover them in more detail below.<\/p>\n
The system for browsing and managing the games is pretty much the same between the casino, games, and Vegas areas of the site, all offering an easy to scan interface with room for plenty of game tiles on the screen at any one time. This reduces the effort needed to browse and the screen never feels overcrowded.<\/p>\n
Personally, we would prefer better filtering options, thankful though we were for the ability to list games A-Z it isn’t the most helpful way to search for something new to play, and if we were looking for one game in particular we would just use the search function.\u00a0It’s a minor gripe though, and if you want to keep up to date with new releases there is an option for this.<\/p>\n
It’s decent for offers and promotions at Boylesport Casino, with drops and wins available on a good number of games and plenty of Megaways titles available too, which are always a big hit.<\/p>\n
Bingo<\/h3>\n
Running your bingo product on the Virtue Fusion bingo network has its benefits, and access to games like Rainbow Riches bingo, Age of the Gods bingo, and Deal or No Deal bingo are three of them. Not to mention the progressive jackpots attached to some games.<\/p>\n
But aside from the chance to win big bucks from bingo tickets worth a few pence, regularity and liquidity are two other key components of any bingo room.<\/p>\n
Here you have a steady flow of games running all day long and starting less than a minute apart, as well as a large number of other players to play with and chat with (if you want to) whatever time you like to play.<\/p>\n
With promotions its the same story as everywhere else on site, but there is some free bingo and a loyalty scheme too which everyone is automatically entered into which can win you yet more free bingo as well as access to exclusive games.<\/p>\n
Poker<\/h3>\n
When people think of poker they imagine huge sums of money and people putting their car keys in the pot – this might be what happens in dodgy backstreet underworld games but it couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to online poker.<\/p>\n
At Boylesports you can hone your skills playing with tiny stakes for pots of just a few pounds, but equally you can join tables with bigger buy ins if that’s what excites you. This poker product is diverse enough to be whatever you want it to be.<\/p>\n
It has its own promotions and loyalty scheme and offers twisters, sit and gos, cash games, tournaments big and small – the works.<\/p>\n
It is only available as a download or an app so you can’t play in your browser like you can at some other gambling sites, but that shouldn’t be an issue for many people as it doesn’t take up a great deal of space.<\/p>\n
Lotto<\/h3>\n
As comprehensive a lotto product as you will find, at Boylepsorts you can bet on 14 different lotteries from around the world including Greece, Australia, Canada, USA, Poland, and Spain.<\/p>\n
You can bet on 1 – 7 numbers for each draw depending on the specifics of the lottery in question, and your potential winnings will be made clear before you place your bet, giving you full control. Just be aware that you need all of your numbers to come in to win the bet, so it isn’t quite the same as buying a lottery ticket.<\/p>\n
Of course, having so many different lotteries to bet on means you can get far more lottery action than you could in the traditional way of playing, and while the prizes for matching 5 numbers may not be quite as high as winning the real lottery, at 125,000\/1 you certainly wouldn’t be complaining, and you can choose your own stake size too.<\/p>\n
Desktop Site<\/h2>\n
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While many online bookies choose to flank the odds on offer with A-Z\u2019s down one side and offers down the other, Boylesports have taken a slightly different approach, employing three distinct columns to display their wares; a side menu, the odds and markets, and then, strangely, football markets\/calendar under the betslip.<\/p>\n
The problem is that the side menu is unfocussed an only shows the main sports plus some things that Boylesports would presumably like you to click on like virtuals and casino options, which isn’t very user focussed, so it feels confused. The A-Z is available from here, but also from a tab on the top menu which is a much more sensible place for it.<\/p>\n
Then the odds and markets in the middle column feel squashed so options are piled on top of each other, while the football calendar on the right that no one asked for takes up way too much room.<\/p>\n
We can’t get our heads around the choices Boylesports have made here but it could do with some realignment. Navigation itself isn’t an issue, it’s just the layout.<\/p>\n
Handy quick links to Cash Out, Promotions and Daily Specials etc. help the punter to make their experience have as much value as possible though, while anything functional such as your Account and Deposit options are kept as unobtrusive as possible without becoming impossible to use.<\/p>\n
We had a few issues with loading times and travelling from one section of the site to another, there was the occasional sticky point, but all of the information for each event such as market numbers, stats availability etc is immediately on show so you don\u2019t have to click through to find it.<\/p>\n
In essence then, you will never be more than a few clicks away from your end goal, but occasionally you might hit a stumbling block on the way to it.<\/p>\n
Mobile Site<\/h2>\n
By its very nature, the mobile site could not employ a similar approach as the desktop site, and so it wears a more recognisable guise in terms of layout. The casino, on the other hand, is much more reminiscent of the desktop site.<\/p>\n
Everything feels smoother and quicker on mobile, but we have to say that the reaction times could be better \u2013 we were hitting buttons twice because we thought it hadn\u2019t worked the first time. This is only a minor issue once or twice but it can quickly become an annoyance if it happens frequently, especially if time is of the essence on a mid-game in-play bet.<\/p>\n
Speaking of in-play, everything you need to manage your bets and cash out is available instantly from the home screen which could end up being a lifesaver; and a lot of the same stats are available too, so the mobile in-play experience is almost as good as the desktop.<\/p>\n
The whole thing feels like it is given more space and the effect is a clearer interface which allows the bettor to focus in on one event at a time, rather than being distracted by everything else. When gaming, the focus is solely on the game selection and the games themselves will obviously use the entirety of your device’s screen.<\/p>\n
The Menu button holds everything else you might need, just use the Home button (which is easy to miss) to get back to it rather than the \u2018back\u2019 button or you will be tapping for ages.<\/p>\n
About<\/h2>\n
Established by John Boyle in 1982, Ireland\u2019s largest independent bookmaker now has its headquarters in Dundalk, County Louth, and runs 250 betting shops throughout the country.<\/p>\n
The company had grown steadily since its inception, but it was only in 2006 that they opened their 100th<\/sup> store and the speed at which they expanded increased massively after that, with strategic takeovers of Celtic Bookmakers and some of William Hill\u2019s shops in 2011. They also introduced an online Casino product in 2007. Conor Grey took over from Boyle as CEO in 2017 and their 250th<\/sup> shop was opened in 2018. That\u2019s 150 new betting shops and an online empire in just 12 years – quite a journey.<\/p>\nBoylesports have been active in the sponsorship of various sporting events and teams, most notably as Sunderland AFC\u2019s sponsor from 2007-2010, and being the headline sponsor for some of the biggest horse and greyhound races in the industry. Their biggest deal, however, came in 2014 when they became the sponsor of all RTE Racing programmes across TV, radio and online. That little deal was worth a cool \u20ac1,000,000.<\/p>\n
They have also made good use of brand ambassadors, who have included Stan Collymore, Kevin Kilbane, Joseph O\u2019Brien, Gordan Elliott, and the celebrated jockey Robbie \u2018Puppy\u2019 Power.<\/p>\n
Why Bet With Boylesports?<\/h2>\n
Boylesports is a trustworthy grafter of a website and a great choice for those of you who like to take advantage of the little extra\u2019s. If you know how to take a promotion and make it work for you then give it a try.<\/p>\n
If you like a fully rounded in-play product it\u2019s probably worth exploring thanks to plenty of live streaming; true, it may not have the most detailed stats, but there is enough data there for your average punter.<\/p>\n
Also, and without being trite, we would recommend Boylesports for the Irish. It\u2019s obvious to say but as an Irish brand it naturally serves its nation’s people well in terms of local coverage. Of course, fans of Gaelic sport in general wherever they are from will find a lot to love here, too.<\/p>\n
It is the full range of products though that makes Boylesports the gambling site that it is. You can come here for everything except Exchange betting, and since a lot of people enjoy betting as well as gaming Boylepsorts is the ideal place for the gambler with multiple interests.<\/p>\n
Customer Support<\/h2>\n
Selecting the Help Centre from the homepage will open a new window with a searchable and well organised FAQ and also a Contact tab with the option to call, email or chat. Containing all of this in one separate section is fine, but it does take you away from the betting interface.<\/p>\n
The FAQ is decent but feels a little unfinished and seems to be compiled of questions punters have asked in the past. It makes sense to add to a pre-existing FAQ in this way but it doesn\u2019t seem like a good place to start from.<\/p>\n
Moving on, and the Live Chat is brilliant we are happy to say. Once open it will follow you from window to window and the team are knowledgeable and courteous as well as being quick to respond. You can also find quick links to the Live Chat from the Cashier and Account section, which shows good forward thinking from Boylesports.<\/p>\n
The E-mail service is also effective and Boylesports are one of those rare bookies with a telephone support team; sometimes it\u2019s just easier to talk in person, so this is great news.<\/p>\n
They are extremely active on social media so Twitter users can engage with a frankly excellent account that offers news, promotions, help and advice, as well as comical meme\u2019s relating to the latest news.<\/p>\n
So, you have help on hand in some fashion 24\/7 and every possible method of getting in touch. This is clearly a company who is easy to talk to.<\/p>\n