PlayUK

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Last update: 27/02/2024

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PlayUK Casino is run by the Gibraltar-based Grace Media, which holds licenses with the authorities of Gibraltar and the United Kingdom. It uses a simple but elegant design and works well on mobile and desktop. There are a few issues though, as well as lots of positives. Check out this PlayUK Casino review to learn more. 

Welcome Offer

Before I get into the nitty-gritty of this casino, let’s take a look at the welcome bonus, which is offered to all new players.

Just make a deposit of £10 or more and it will be matched 100% up to £100. There are also 100 free spins up for grabs, all of which are tied to the Starburst slot machine. 

The 40x wagering requirement is very modest…on the surface.

However, it applies to the bonus and deposit amount, while many casinos limit the wagering requirement to just the bonus. It means that the 40x effectively becomes 80x. The 40x still applies to the free spin winnings though.

So, if you deposit £50, you will be given £50 more in bonus credits and must clear a total of £4,000 before you can withdraw. If you turn those 100 free spins into £10, you will need to wager £400 to clear that cash.

That’s not the only issue. This PlayUK Casino bonus also has a 4x max conversion, so you can’t walk away with more than 4x your deposit.

To be honest, it’s very rare that you’ll have any funds left at the end of the wagering requirements, let alone 4x, but it’s still better when these limits aren’t used.

Other Bonuses

The welcome bonus isn’t the only promotion available at PlayUK Casino, but it’s the only one worth talking about.

At the time of writing, there are only three other promotions in the relevant section of the PlayUK Casino website. One is a small promotion scheduled to run in 30 days, another is a bingo promotion, and then you have a Game of the Week promo offering a paltry 10 spins on the week’s top slot. 

Software and Layout

I said that the design of PlayUK Casino was simple, and I wasn’t lying, but it can also be frustrating.

I often use casinos in dual-screen mode on a laptop. It means I can keep Word open on one side with the casino on the other. Sometimes, casinos fall apart when I enter this mode. They are poorly designed and lack the dynamic layout needed to adapt to me, so I am forced to adapt to them, which shouldn’t happen in this day and age.

That doesn’t happen with PlayUK Casino, but it still tries to annoy me.

Take a look at the screenshot below and you’ll see what I mean.

I currently have 4 pop-ups on my screen. Sure, the cookie notification is necessary, but do you need to send me a popup for push notifications? I’m using a desktop and you’re not a social network or news site!

Also, the site can be clunky and slow at times, and it just adds to the frustrating experience.

Games Available at PlayUK Casino

The slots you will find on PlayUK Casino are the same ones you’ll find at other top online casinos. If you’re seeking a unique experience, try Jammy Monkey. If you want to play the classics that you know and love, you’re in the right place.

All games use HTML5 technology to ensure they play through your browser, and there are some simple category options to help you search (including a section for “Megaways” slots). Jackpot games are well represented and the casino works with several popular developers, including Scientific Gaming, Blueprint Gaming, Big Time Gaming, NetEnt, and others.

The table games selection is limited, to say the least, but the live casino more than makes up for it. There are many more live casino games than there are simply RNG table games.

Depositing and Withdrawing

PlayUK Casino accepts most popular payment options, including Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, MuchBetter, and Trustly. 

As with all legitimate UK casinos, credit card gambling is not allowed. Furthermore, the site specifically states that only UK-issued debit cards are permitted, so you may encounter issues if you’re using a card issued in another country.

There are no minimum withdrawal limits, which is good, but there is a £1.50 fee on withdrawals under £30, which is not so good. It makes sense to charge players a small fee when they try to withdraw too little, but I wouldn’t put £30 in that category. 

On the other end of the scale, you may experience issues with withdrawals of £10,000 or more. In such cases, you just need to break the withdrawal down into multiple payments of less than £10,000.

PlayUK Casino Review Summary

The design of PlayUK Casino isn’t the best and it needs a lot of work. The welcome bonus is good—although it is ruined somewhat by the wagering requirement—but there are no loyalty promotions to keep you interested beyond that.

The games are problem-free, PayPal is accepted, and withdrawals are fast, but that £1.50 fee will no doubt annoy many casual players.

Overall, it’s worth joining PlayUK Casino to see what it has to offer, but I’d be surprised if it became your new favourite casino.