Betfair Casino review
For almost two decades, Betfair Casino has offered a broad range of entertainment, including slots, table games, arcade titles and sports tournaments. The original review describes instant browser play as well as downloadable software, giving players different ways to access the games.
The original review also describes a mobile app for gaming away from a computer and a changing schedule of promotions, with new offers appearing weekly. Betfair brings together several products: a sportsbook, Live Casino, poker room, arcade, bingo, virtual sports, horseracing and pools betting. Its brand covers several types of online gambling.
Betfair Casino
30 Free Spins
No Code Required
Minimum Deposit: €10
Wagering: No requirements
Key features
Betfair started as a prominent online betting exchange before building its casino offering. Its catalogue includes hundreds of games, from live dealer tables to jackpot titles. The original review outlines several welcome bonuses for new customers, some combining a deposit match with free spins. Here is a brief look at Betfair Casino's main advantages and drawbacks.
Advantages
- Varied game selection.
- Established operator with a long history.
- Many games are described as having a low house edge.
- Good selection of table games.
- Scratch cards and video poker are available.
- Welcome offers and promotions are available.
- The site is licensed and regulated.
- The review says customer support offers 24/7 live chat.
Disadvantages
- Limited slots selection.
- Relatively few live casino games.
- No game filters.
- Bonus wagering terms can be demanding.
- Some payment options may incur fees.
Betfair Casino at a glance
| Online | Since 2000 |
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| Licence |
| Software | |
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| Owner | Limited Casinos |
MORE DETAILS
| Restricted countries | |
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| Currencies | Australian dollars, British pounds, Canadian dollars, Danish kroner, Euros, Hong Kong dollars, Norwegian kroner, Singapore dollars, Swedish kronor and US dollars. |
| Language | |
| Support | Live Chat, Email, Phone |
| Contact | [email protected] |
PAYMENTS & CASH OUTS
| Deposit methods | |
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| Minimum deposit | €10 |
| Minimum withdrawal | €10 |
| Withdrawal limits | Not stated |
| Payout timeframes | EWallets: 0-24 hours Credit / Debit Cards: 2-5 days Bank Transfers: 3-5 days Cheques: 7-16 days Pending Time: 48-72 hours |
Casino history
Edward Wray and Andrew Black founded Betfair in June 2000, after both had gambled as players. The company is described as having headquarters in Hammersmith, West London, and Clonskeagh, Dublin. In the mid-2000s, it expanded into products such as online poker; its sportsbook followed in 2012.
Since launching, Betfair has established a presence in online gaming and reached several milestones. It became the first betting company to sponsor an English football team. The review also notes its nomination for the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category.
Licensing, security and fair play
The original review identifies Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) Counterparty Services Limited as the owner of Betfair Casino, registered in Malta and licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority. It says Playtech P.L.C. supplies the casino games under MGA regulation and licensing. For customers in the UK, Betfair Casino is licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission.
The review reports that Betfair Casino employs several safeguards for player accounts, including 2-step authentication to help reduce unauthorized access and additional security technologies. It also states that Betfair holds ISO27001 certification, an international Information Security Management standard.
For fair play, Betfair works with established software suppliers so games operate as intended and fairly. The review also reports routine casino audits. These are claims from the original review, not new checks by Casino Ideal.
Promotions and bonuses
The original review describes weekly Betfair Casino promotions, including free spins and deposit matches with different values and terms. It lists welcome offers for both casino and live casino play. Some promotions are country-restricted, so players should read the original terms before claiming an offer; the review also recommends checking back for future promotions.
Offers for new customers
The original review lists five welcome offers for new Betfair Casino customers. Its promotion summary is as follows:
Offer #1: 30 Free Spins
New customers could claim 30 free spins, expiring 7 days after acceptance. Winnings were paid in cash. The offer was restricted to players in the UK and Ireland and required SMS verification. Deposits made using e-wallets such as PayPal, Moneybookers and Neteller were ineligible. Spins were available on selected slots only.
Offer #2: Up to $/£/€100 Bonus
This promotion for new customers matched deposits at 100%, up to $/£/€100. E-wallet deposits were excluded, and a minimum deposit of $/£/€10 was required to claim it. The bonus had a 45x wagering requirement, with contribution rates varying by game. The listed rates were:
- Slots: 100% (Double options excluded)
- Scratch card games and fixed odds games: 100% (Except Spin a Win and Lucky Wheel)
- Roulette: 50% (Zero Roulette and 3D excluded)
- Card Games: 50% (Casino Hold’em, Red Dog, Wild Vikings and Casino War excluded)
- Sic Bo: 50%
- Blackjack: 50% (Pontoon, Zero Blackjack, Blackjack Surrender, Stravaganza and Blackjack Switch excluded)
- Craps: 5%
- Video Poker: 5%
- Blackjack Switch, Red Dog, Pontoon, Spin a Win, Lucky Wheel, Casino Hold’em, Casino War, Stravaganza and Wild Vikings: 5%
- Zero games, 3D Roulette, Blackjack Surrender and all slot and video poker double options: 0%
- Live casino games: 0%
Offer #3: $/£/€250 Match Bonus
This welcome offer expired after 7 days, with winnings paid in cash. It matched deposits at 100%, up to $/£/€250, and required a minimum qualifying deposit of $/£/€10. The bonus had a 30x wagering requirement, which could be met only on eligible games. The source listed these casino contribution rates:
- Slots: 100% (Double options excluded)
- Roulette: 50% (Includes live roulette)
- Blackjack: 50% (Including live blackjack)
Offer #4: 100% Match Bonus Up to $/£/€100 in Live Casino
For new players interested in live tables, this offer provided a 100% deposit match of up to $/£/€100. It was available only in the UK or Ireland and expired within 7 days. E-wallet deposits were ineligible, and the minimum deposit was $/£/€10. The bonus carried a 50x wagering requirement, applying to live roulette or live blackjack game play.
Offer #5: Bet $/£/€20 and Get 100 Free Spins
This final offer for new customers paid any winnings in cash. The free spins were available for 7 days after acceptance. E-wallet deposits were ineligible, and spins were restricted to specified games.
VIP rewards
The original review describes a Betfair Casino VIP Club with three tiers: Gold, Platinum and Diamond. Members earned comp points through play and could advance through the tiers, each offering access to additional rewards and bonuses.
The review says players needed at least 250,000 comp points to join the VIP club. Points accrued whenever a player used a game at Betfair Casino, whether the result was a win or loss. Every $/£/€100 wagered on slots earned 30 comp points; every $/£/€100 wagered on table games, card games or video poker earned 10 comp points.
The source sets the Gold threshold at 250,000 comp points, Platinum at 500,000 and Diamond at 1,000,000 points.
Repeat deposit offers
The original review directs players to Betfair’s Promotions page for current offers. It describes the promotions it covered as deposit matches and free spins for new customers, while noting that regular players could also receive weekly offers. It recommends revisiting the promotions page to see what may be available.
Points and loyalty
Comp points also formed part of the casino loyalty scheme and could be exchanged for cash. Players earned points through casino and live casino play.
Once they had earned 100 comp points, players could convert them in the ‘My Casino Account’ section. The stated rate was $/£/€1 per 100 points. The review reports no conversion limit, but this does not establish how much any player might receive.
Ways to pay
The original review lists several ways to deposit to and withdraw from a Betfair Casino account. It describes the banking process as straightforward, with payments managed through the casino account.
Listed payment methods at Betfair Casino include credit and debit cards, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal and bank transfer. The review describes processing as instant for all methods except bank transfers, which may take an average of 24 hours. It also notes that some methods, such as credit and debit cards, may incur transaction fees.
Adding funds
To deposit, sign in to the casino account and select ‘Deposit’. Choose a payment method on the next screen and enter an amount. The review says funds should appear almost immediately and recommends checking that the account balance reflects the deposit.
Requesting a withdrawal
The review's withdrawal steps begin with signing in to Betfair and opening ‘My Account’. Choose ‘Withdraw Funds’, enter the requested details and withdrawal amount, then submit the request. The casino would process it and send the funds to the chosen payment method, according to the review.
Games on offer
The Betfair Casino catalogue described in the source offers different ways to play. It includes slots and live dealer tables for games such as blackjack and roulette.
Game studios
The review identifies Playtech as the supplier of many Betfair Casino games, while noting that the catalogue also includes games from other studios. It names NetEnt, Williams Interactive and IGT, among other providers.
Slot games
The original review describes Betfair Casino's slots selection as smaller than some competitors' catalogues, but still including a variety of titles. Alongside classic slots, it names newer and themed games such as Justice League, Giant Grizzly, Bonus Train Bandits, Forest Prince, Fear the Bear and 5 Ages of Gold.
Table games
Players who prefer table games could choose from more than a dozen options, according to the review. In addition to roulette and blackjack, the selection included craps, sic bo and Casino Hold’em. Roulette variants included 3D Roulette and Mini Roulette.
Dealer-hosted games
The live casino was designed for players wanting to play against a dealer in real time. The original review lists Hi-Lo, Casino Hold’em, baccarat, roulette and 3 Card Brag among the games.
Playing on mobile
Mobile access is now common at modern online casinos. Betfair Casino offered an app for iOS and Android, with games designed for mobile devices and features including promotions and live dealer play. This description comes from the supplied review and does not confirm current availability.
Getting help
The casino’s Help section covers topics including account verification, payments, registration and player protection. For questions not answered there, the review lists 24/7 customer service by email, phone and live chat.
About Betfair Casino
Betfair brings together casino and sports betting, as well as bingo and arcade games and the other products described above. The supplied review also covers welcome offers, but terms and geographic restrictions matter: UK- and Ireland-specific promotions do not establish availability to Canadian players.
