1vice Sports Review

License and Legal Recognition

One of the things we should tell you about 1Vice first is that it has applied for a licence by Costa Rica and it has received one. So, if you are concerned about joining a site that is not licensed, don’t be. This company operates under a licence and therefore complies with all regulations resulting from it. In short, this means that your rights as a bettor are protected and there is a jurisdiction you can turn to in the event that the bookie oversteps its bounds or acts unethically/illegally.

Bookie Availability

It is not uncommon for a sportsbook that operates in some countries, not to be available in others – which is the case with 1vice as well. This sportsbook has the right to operate only in the US and Canada. This means no UK customers or any countries other than these two are allowed to bet on the site. You can certainly open an account, but even if you are able to place a bet, you will not be allowed to withdraw any winnings once you verify your identity and physical address.

1Vice Markets

The sports presented here, are Volleyball, Handball, Football, Fighting, Boxing, Tennis, European Hockey, North American Hockey, Auto Racing, Golf, NHL, NBA, European Basketball, Basketball, ML Baseball, College American Football, NFL, Rugby Union, and most Soccer Leagues (UEFA, English, Spanish, Italian, American). Some of the sports have their own separate section such as Horse Racing.

In-Play and Live Streaming

Now, the 1Vice sport live section has a different interface. Your bet slip is located on the right side (yes, there is one this time). There is a great deal of events; however, the live markets are not as versatile as we wish. Other than totals and sides, there is not much else to choose from; for example, you have Odd/Even Goals Scored, Halftime/Fulltime, Team to Score Last. The only sports you will discover here are Soccer, Basketball, Ice Hockey, and Baseball.

The Bets and Wagers You Can Make

Given the fact that you need to make a registration in order to reveal any additional information, the same applies to the types of bets. Once you’re inside the system, you will discover bets such as: Straight, If Win Only, Teaser, Parlay, Bet it All, Round Robin, If Win or Tie, and Action Reverse. Upon selecting your preferred bet type, you will be automatically redirected to the sports selection screen.

1Vice Sports Bonus

Like everything else on 1vice, the bonus system is very different and, we must say, quite intriguing. You are entitled to get a bonus after every balance refill, that is, after every deposit you make. And here is the best part, you choose the amount to be credited with. You will receive a giveaway that will match your deposit to a certain percentage, from 30% to 100%. And each bonus comes with different rollover requirements. For instance, if you choose a 30% deposit bonus, you will need to comply with a 3x rollover requirement. If you go with a 70% bonus, then 7x rollover requirements apply. What’s great about this offer is that 1Vice puts you, the client, in charge of your bonuses, which is rarely seen, if at all, at online gambling portals. Plus, receiving a bonus after each and every deposit – who can ask for more than that? There is also a rewards programme which dictates that the more you bet, the more points you will earn, which can be redeemed for free play and payouts. Different types of bets give you different points. And finally, you have the refer-a-friend system where every buddy you bring to the site can get you up to a 20% bonus. Whatever bonus program you choose to go with, bear in mind that it will have its own terms and requirements.

The Platform

It has to be said that 1vice’s betting menu is quite – how shall we put it – frustrating. It’s nothing like anything we’ve seen before. To gain access to all the sports and markets, you must actually log in, which means you can’t view the list of options unless you have registered on the site. Then, when you have eventually opened an account, the homepage becomes completely different. That is, you enter your account or betting mode and start managing things from there. It gets even more confusing when you begin to find your way around. There appear to be two types of 1vice site views: classic and new, and they are so different that once you choose one, make sure to stick with it, otherwise you will find it hard to get accustomed to the other appearance.

A 1Vice Sports App Sadly Doesn’t Exist

Unfortunately, there isn’t any indication that 1vice sportsbook offers a dedicated application for mobile device users. Punters don’t need to despair though; the 1Vice sports mobile version of the site is readily available for use, and it seems to be optimized quite well.

Registration Procedure

Since you don’t have to enter a username upon registration, you will be given a genuine number, which will appear on the right corner of the screen. When you click on it, you can head to the homepage, choose whether you want the classic site or the new one, and see how much balance you have left. There are a few links at the top of the 1vice page where you can see your open bets and bet history. Under all that are a few icons where you have Sports, Casino, Live Betting, Cashier and other options. This is your main navigation bar. And if you think that when you click on Sports, you get to see all of the available options, you are wrong. First, you need to choose a wager type. It’s quite annoying actually. No bet slip appears anywhere.

Banking Options – Making Deposit and Withdrawals

The options to put and withdraw money in your 1Vice account are… interesting to say the least. While no e-wallet and credit/debit card options, 1Vice does provide person-to-person, bank wire transfer, cashier checks, and Bitcoin as valid payment methods. Bear in mind, that all of the formentioned methods have their own minimum and maximum limits in terms of the deposit/withdrawal funds, as well as transaction time.

Customer Support

1Vice sportsbook offers the following communication channels for all its users and non-members who have a few questions to ask: email, online contact form, telephone line and online chat. The contact form can be found on the Contact page. Write your message to the staff, include a subject and follow up with entering your name. When done, fill in the CAPTCHA code on the screen and press the Submit button.

Downsides

Sadly, there are quite a few drawbacks here. Starting from the beginning – you must be logged in to access the betting platform, even to check out the sports and markets. The menu is ineffective and sluggish, and you can’t see a list of sports or events until you choose a type of bet; which will lead you through a process of other unnecessary steps which will only slow you down, especially if you are in a position where you need to make your stakes fast. The multiple interfaces of 1Vice are confusing; there aren’t many markets to make up for an overly complicated platform navigation. The sportsbook can operate only in the United States and Canada; also, it doesn’t provide any live streaming for its live events. We’ve found evidence that the sports book used to offer a live chat support; however, it seems that at this point the service has been discontinued.

Good Sides

While the drawbacks could be a bit nerve-racking, the pros can make up for some of them. Horse racing is covered, and live betting is available. Some sports have in-depth coverage, and the bonus schemes provided by 1Vice are indeed plentiful. The presence of cryptocurrency options is indeed a major plus, something which is missing from other bookies; and it is definitely something that will sit well with punters who own Bitcoin.

Ranking and Conclusion

Were it not for the perplexing betting menu and the lacking live streaming service, we would have definitely given 1Vice a better ranking. We are sure they can do much better than this, but until they fix some of these downsides, we will not change the mark. As a whole, the website is a mixture of great stuff with not so fun stuff and you are the one that has the final say about whether you are going to use these services or not.