Gladiator Bet

Gladiator.bet is a Jumpman Gaming casino with a Roman gladiator theme. It’s a theme I can’t recall seeing on any other online casino, despite being included on countless slots, so props to the operators for finding an original approach. It could also work well for them right now, as I’m watching this after watching Amazon’s latest blockbuster Roman series and seeing my first trailer for Gladiator 2. Give me a bad-ass Roman in a short skirt with a Gladius, and you will have my full attention. The fact that it’s part of the Jumpman network is also a bonus, as it means you know what you’re getting when it comes to games and bonuses, and “what you’re getting” just happens to be something I have praised countless times on sites like Rose Slots and Fairground Slots. But if you have read any of these previous reviews, you will know that I have had several negative things to say about these brands as well. So, where does Gladiator.bet fit into all of that? Let’s find out.

Welcome Bonus

Deposit a minimum of £10 as a new Gladiator.bet player to earn a spin of the Mega Reel. This prize reel is loaded with free spins and other rewards, including a £10 Amazon voucher. The biggest prize offers 500 free spins on the Gold Blitz slot machine, and as everything on the Mega Reel remains the same regardless of your stake, it means you could deposit £10 and get 500 free spins. But don’t get too excited just yet. Although it sounds like an extremely generous bonus, it is basically just a 100% matched deposit offer in a different guise. The bonus has a maximum conversion amount equal to your lifetime deposits. So, if you join the site and deposit £10, that will automatically become the same as your lifetime deposits. You are a new player, after all, and this is your first deposit. So, even if you get the full 500 spins, everything you win above £10 will be void when you have finished with the 65x wagering requirement. It’s still a fun approach to this classic bonus format, though, and it means you could have more money to get you through the wagering period.

Loyalty Bonus

One of my favourite things about Gladiator.bet and its many sister sites are the giveaway. These run every month, and there is something new to win each time. To qualify, you just need to wager a minimum of £10 on a qualifying slot machine. Every £10 that you wager gives you one ticket and increases your chances of walking away with prizes that have included everything from Christmas jumpers to luxury Apple products. I have never won, but these are big promotions with a lot of entrants, so that is to be expected. And if you spend a lot of time on the site and naturally play the qualifying games, you could pick up one of the many prizes. If not, don’t worry, as there are many more promotions available, including reload promotions offering credits and free spins, prize wheels, and a loyalty scheme that gives you a series of challenges to complete and awards you with trophies attached to perks and rewards.

Slots and Bingo Games

There is an extensive selection of casino games on Gladiator.bet, including Megaways slots, jackpot slots, scratchcards, table games, and live casino games. These come from some of the industry’s best-loved developers, including NetEnt, Blueprint Gaming, and Play’n Go. What’s more, as the bingo games connect to the Jumpman Gaming network, one that spans over 200 websites, there is no shortage of players in these rooms, and they also have massive prize pools. You can play these games on desktop or mobile and there is a neat layout with streamlined navigation. This is one of the areas where Jumpman Gaming has excelled, and there is a lot to like here.

Deposits and Withdrawals

Most of the issues I have with Jumpman Gaming revolve around the banking options and Gladiator.bet is no exception. There are several accepted payment options (PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Visa, Mastercard, Pay By Mobile, and Paysafecard), and you can deposit and withdraw just £10. Hold up on the latter, though, as withdrawing £10 with Gladiator.bet means you will only end up with £7.50. The site has a £2.50 withdrawal fee that applies across the board, regardless of the amount that you withdraw or the method that you use. It won’t be much of an issue for high rollers, but it obviously has a big impact on those depositing and withdrawing small stakes. The withdrawals aren’t even that fast. The fee wouldn’t be acceptable if they were, but it may go some way to explaining why that fee exists. Instead, you end up paying for withdrawals that could take up to 5 working days, and at a time when most casinos are offering fast and free withdrawals (including bet365 Games and BetVictor), these policies stand out.

Verdict: Gladiator.bet Review

Gladiator.bet, like its Jumpman cousins, gets a lot of things right and several things wrong. The games and bonuses are excellent, even if the terms of the welcome bonus aren’t ideal. The choice of payment options is good, too, but the same can’t be said for the speed of withdrawals and the fact you’re charged £2.50 for every withdrawal that you make. It is a great site overall, and if you’re a fan of big loyalty offers and giveaways, you should definitely check it out.