Bet365 Casino

In my review of bet365 Bingo, I praised the brand and noted how it was one of my favourites. But that bias is largely down to the sportsbook, and this review is all about the casino.

So, how does bet365 Casino compare to the operator’s sportsbook and to other top online casinos? 

Welcome Offer

bet365 Casino has a few different bonuses, some of which are substantial. But it all begins with a fairly modest new player promotion. This promotion is offered to all new players who deposit at least £10 after joining the site, and it offers them up to 500 Free Spins.

To qualify for the free spins you need to sign up and deposit a minimum of £10. On 10 separate days (out of the next 20) sign in and choose the yellow, red or blue button and the number of spins for each day will be revealed either 5,10, 20 or 50 Free Spins. 

Not a huge amount by any stretch of the imagination, and it’s made even less appealing by the fact you have to stake that £10. So, depositing isn’t enough; the money must also be risked on real money casino games.

On the plus side, the free spins are not limited to a single slot as on countless other sites. You can use them on a selection of slots, including some popular titles rarely seen in free spin promotions:

• Book of Horus
• Curse of the Bayou
• Magic Forge
• Wrath of the Deep.

The spins will be credited to your account automatically and must be claimed within 7 days, to accept the spins you need to press accept on the pop-up message, or log into your account, open a game and press accept. Once you have accepted the free spins you will have seven days to use the Free Spins.  Again, not great, but there is no wagering requirement to worry about and that offsets most of the negatives with this bonus. The lack of a wagering requirement means you don’t need to risk your free spin winnings dozens of times and then hope that a withdrawable sum remains.

Other Bonuses and Promotions

The welcome bonus offer tends to stick around, but the same can’t be said for the loyalty promotions. At the time of writing, there is a Monday Free Spins Escalator promotion on offer. It works a lot like the welcome bonus but is offered to all players. However, despite being active for 3 months, it actually finishes on the day I’m writing this.

The same is true for a few other promotions, so there’s no point in mentioning them. However, what I will say is that bet365 Casino is not short on loyalty promotions and there is always something to collect.

Click on the “Offers” section to see a current list of all bonuses. As always, the most important terms are listed below the promotion, but there is also a link to the full Ts & Cs if you need more info.

Slots and Other Casino Games

Far too many UK casinos rely on Microgaming and NetEnt. These developers have a lot to offer, but if you see them everywhere and have probably played their games hundreds of times, they get a little boring. bet365 Casino doesn’t follow the usual trend in that respect as Playtech is the primary developer here.

It means there is an abundance of progressive jackpot slots, most of which are tied to the Age of the Gods series. It’s not just Playtech though, as bet365 Casino works with numerous other developers and always has an interesting selection to explore.

Playtech also provides many of the site’s live casino games, including variations of roulette, blackjack, baccarat, and live game shows. There are exclusive games to add even more originality to the mix and everything is very neatly laid out.

bet365 has always done a good job when it comes to navigation and layout. The sportsbook is probably the biggest and most feature-rich on the market, and yet it’s also one of the cleanest and doesn’t overwhelm. bet365 Casino follows a similar pattern, and it’s always easy to find what you’re looking for.

You can access all parts of the bet365 website once you sign up for a bet365 Casino account. However, the bonuses are rarely transferable, which means you can’t use your free spins to place sports bets or play bingo games. 

Deposits and Withdrawals

I have had issues with bet365 banking in the past. The deposits are easy enough and there are several options to choose from (PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, and Apple Pay). The minimum is also just £5. However, the withdrawals used to be on the slow side, especially where debit cards were concerned.

Thankfully, that’s no longer the case. It uses Faster Payments to process debit cards instantly. The last time I initiated a withdrawal through bet365 Casino, the money was in my bank account seconds later.

There are no fees to worry about and despite being a member for a long time and never sending any verification documents, I don’t recall ever being asked for my ID.

bet365 Casino Review Summary

Casinos attached to sportsbooks can be very hit or miss. They are usually pretty bland, with only the basic games and a token selection of bonuses and jackpots. That’s not the case with bet365 Casino though. It has an excellent selection of Playtech titles and tops this off with a wager-free welcome bonus and a variety of loyalty promotions.

It’s another hit for one of the UK’s biggest betting brands.

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