Bet365 Online Casino

Bet365 was launched online in 2001. This casino is based in the UK, and although licensed in Gibraltar under the auspices of the Gibraltar Gaming Authority, it is regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. Bet365 casino is available to play from all over the world with only three countries actually excluded. Although it uses Playtech as the provider for its download software, the games themselves are powered by many other software brands including Boss Media, Microgaming and Betsoft.

Promotions

New Player Bonus – there are three different options, which become available to use after the player has made the first cash deposit/transfer and entered the appropriate bonus code.Certain games are excluded from the wagering requirement, which is 20x deposit + bonus amount:

• Standard – 100% bonus, minimum deposit $10
• Slots-Only – 200% bonus, minimum deposit $10
• VIP New Player – 50% bonus, minimum deposit $200

The latter option may appear the least valuable, but the VIP Programme offers other benefits in addition to the New Player bonus.

Bankroll Boost – it is a 25% bonus promotion that is only available on certain days of the month (nominated and changed monthly by Bet365).  On a day when the bonus is valid, a deposit of $25 minimum must be made using the code ‘BOOST’. There is a 20x playthrough requirement (deposit + bonus amount), and the promotion is not available for use with any other offer.

Slots Club – As indicated by its name, the Slots Club is dedicated to Slots players. This is an opt-in promotion, running until the end of May 2015. It offers extra bonuses to all Slots players who are able to achieve a certain number of Comp Points by the end of the promotion. Three Comp Points are awarded for every 10 Currency Units wagered during the promotion period. To achieve a bonus, the minimum requirement is 50 Comp Points gained on 10 different days during the period of the promotion.

More points achieved on each playing day, or reaching the minimum target on more days increases the bonus, up to a maximum of $1000 (4000 Comp Points achieved on 25 different days). Certain multi-spin Slots are excluded as indicated on the website.

New Slots Games – Members of the Bet365 casino, have the opportunity to be the first players in the world to try out the very latest and newest Slots, with around 6 titles being added every month.

Comp Points – having opted into this program, Comp Points can be collected during the course of normal play, with each game having a different amount of points.

100 points = 1 Currency Unit (real money)

In addition, each £10 wagered is worth extra points (from 1 – 3 depending on the game).  Some games are excluded from this promotion, and there are varying playthrough requirements before a withdrawal can be made (full details are in the Ts & Cs). If no ‘real money’ deposits are made over a 13 week period, all Comp Points become null and void.

Bonus Team – it appears to be something that is completely unique to Bet365.  Players are randomly selected by a member of the Bonus Team (while in play) via Live Chat and offered one-off bonuses.

VIP Scheme

Bet365’s VIP loyalty scheme has three levels:

• Bronze – 50,000 Comp Points required
• Silver – 150,000 Comp Points required
• Gold – 500,000 Comp Points required

All new players to the casino will begin with Bronze status in the VIP Scheme and will be initially assessed after their first month’s play. Each level achieved offers increasing benefits including an improved Comp Point conversion rate, VIP-only promotions, offers and bonuses, free Chips and invitations to preview new games.

Games

There are 250 games available via the software download, with six new Slots being added per month. Around 50% of all games are available in a Flash Casino version, as well as for Free play. Featured games (those currently viewable on the website) are as follows:

• 8 live dealer games – 1 Poker, 2 Roulette, 2 Blackjack, 2 Baccarat, 1 SicBo.
• 84 Slots – some with progressive Jackpot (mouse over to see current prize).
• 6 Card Games (21s).
• 8 Table Games (2 with Rolling Jackpot).
• 8 Video Poker Games (1 with Jackpot).
• 12 Specialty Games including Keno and some unique to Bet365 e.g. Rock, Paper, Scissors.
• 17 Additional (non-standard) Jackpot Games (various e.g. Deal or No Deal).

Banking/Support

Bet365 offers an excellent choice of deposit and withdrawal options (11 in total) including Debit or Credit Cards (Maestro, Visa and Mastercard), PayPal, Neteller, Bank Transfer (x2), Cheque, Ukash and several other pre-paid funding sources. Withdrawals are all instant except for the two Bank Transfer options and Cheque. The maximum weekly withdrawal amount varies according to the payment method used, with information on each readily available to view.

In addition and achieved by investing in the latest encrypted SSL technology, Bet365 can assure players that it is one of the most secure and trusted casinos in the world. And the hundreds of positive reviews of the website confirm that. However, there is no eCOGRA certificate. Most interestingly, Bet365 is also one of the few online casinos willing to pay out progressive Jackpot wins in one lump sum, even when they are in excess of £1 million!

Customer service is excellent, with all possible options for a contact being covered, including a Free telephone number and instant Live Chat, both of which are manned 24/7, every day of the year.

Mobile Compatibility

The full range of games is available for mobile devices. It is necessary to sign up to Bet365 at the main website for Mobile play, but thereafter, all deposits, privileges, bonuses, can be enjoyed from any suitable device. The website supports both Apple and Android devices. The minimum requirements for mobile play are as follows: iPhone 4+ (devices running iOS6.1 or higher), iPad (on iOS6.1 or higher) and most Android 4+ devices. There is also special bet365 Casino App available for Android devices.

Conclusion

As well as offering hundreds of games to choose from, Bet365 is a very open casino in terms of its efforts to ensure that all Terms & Conditions are understandable. Every transaction and bonus/promotion is made clear, complete with examples in many cases. It caters for all types of player, with promotions and bonuses to suit all. The website is available in many different languages and games can be played in numerous currencies, in a variety of formats and software. Overall, Bet365 is dedicated to ensuring that the maximum numbers of players will achieve the best casino experience possible.