Who are they?
The company is named after its chairman, Victor Chandler – The Gentleman Bookmaker – and operates out of Gibraltar, and is cited as the first organisation to embrace the importance of online gambling. Originally founded in 1946 by Chandler's grandfather, William, the company was then succeeded by his son, Victor Senior. Chandler sold the licenses of the majority of his betting shops in 2006, but kept hold of the properties in the more affluent areas of London plus the Dublin Betting Lounge and 14 stores in Scotland.

What do I get?
New Victor Chandler customers will receive a free £25 bet when signing up. To claim the offer, open up a new account, deposit funds and make an initial bet on a selection bigger than evens that settles within 30 days. You will then receive you free bet of equivalent value.

Odds and sods?
Victor Chandler have a reputation in the industry for accepting any bet, and they like to play on that Gentleman Bookmaker image, so it is incredibly rare that you will find restrictions on any wagers. Their football prices deserve enormous praise and more often than not, you will see them taking standout views on the selections where their competitiors nervously tread.

Taking a punt?
Victor Chandler’s site is a typically sleek affair. Each sport category is housed alphabetically in the left hand bar whilst the live betting opportunities are the focal point of the home page. The website is easily navigated and extremely responsive.

How can they help?
With many big staking customers, you’d expect Victor Chandler to take their customer service seriously and they don’t disappoint. As well as a detailed FAQ section, they also provide non-stop contact by email, telephone and possess a particularly impressive live chat function.

What else?
Victor Chandler’s in-play operation is a splendid facility and customers can watch their events live if they have placed a bet. Green and red colours show the market movers and their in-running diary works well. An extensive results section caps off a nicely designed and usable website.

If they were in the Premier League…?
Professional, flashy and steeped in a tradition for doing things the right way, Victor Chandler are very much Tottenham Hotspur. Despite both of the men in charge looking as though they might try to sell you a second hand car, they are heavily influential figures and can rely on their overwhelming experience to continue producing impressive results.