Online Casino's
We all love online bingo sites but sometimes it is nice to add even more variety to our world. This is why we have introduced a feature dedicated to online casinos. On this page you will find our top five online casinos. They will be updated every month for you to enjoy.
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 Being
voted the 'Best Online Casino' in the Casinomeister awards from 2003
to 2008 is certainly a good way of inspiring confidence in your
current and potential customer base. Started in 2000, 32Red has
since become one of the most popular and well-regarded online
casinos in the UK.The front page isn't as exciting as many of its counterparts. Indeed some would say that it is rather modest in appearance. Instead of a sea of graphics, 32Red let their credentials do the talking: guaranteed 24/7 live chat support; licensed by the government of Gibraltar; listed on the London stock exchange; monthly independent audits on their payout percentages, to name just a few. Pictured
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 Paddy
Power is a name that is familiar to many devoted betting fans; it is
currently (and has been for some time) the largest provider of fixed
odds sports betting in Ireland and one of the best known names in
the UK gambling industry.
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 One
of the larger betting firms in the UK, Bet365 casino is an offshoot
of the sports book firm. Heavily UK-focused and despite following
the UK online casino trend of not accepting accounts from US
residents, Bet365 also maintains a reasonably large fan base in
Europe.The site uses the Playtech software platform which creates clear and realistic graphics in the majority of the games (although not as graphically advanced as those sites that use the Microgaming software). Registration is kept simple and the range of games offered is pretty good if not quite as broad-ranging as some other sites. Bet265 offers over 130 different kinds of casino games such as slots, poker, roulette and blackjack. It is also worth noting that some of the card and casino games feature real-life dealers – a nice touch that creates an air of authenticity during play. One thing the site doesn't do in contrast with many other sites, is to clearly display the range of games on offer on the front page. The bonuses offered are generous and at the usual standard – new players are offered a 100% deposit match up to £100. Promotional bonuses are on offer every week – available to those with a position on their VIP ladder. Bet365 receives independent praise in three particular areas; it offers translations in 14 different languages; one of the best (if not the best) live dealer games of any online casino; and cash payouts are processed more rapidly than most playtech platform casino sites. Overall, the high standard of the games (many of them in 3D) and the speed of cash withdrawal make this site a satisfying experience. |
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 On
a first visit to the site, you are greeted with a primarily black
background and a rather impressive statement – "established 1983 –
online since 1996". As one of the longest running online casinos in
the industry, you can envision a strong reputation for integrity and
honesty. The user is presented with a huge range of activities;
sports betting, with over 4000 different bets from which to choose
with a $20 free bet bonus; the red casino, a relatively new feature
with over 300 games and 100% sign up match bonus together with a
variety of poker tournaments with over 270 tables and a 500% sign up
bonus. This and the frequent updates result in a functionally rich,
impressive site.There are a few nice touches. One is the ability to easily move your funds between the casino, poker and sports book rooms via the site's personal banking system. Another is the offering of two different methods of access – a lite and complete download version depending on your internet connection. The site also offers its software in German and Chinese. The graphical design in the games is well executed with the use of bright colours and an easy to use interface contributing to the overall mood and making it fun to use. It is worth noting one particular point that makes this online casino unique; it is one of the few (and the only one on this list) that will accept US players. Because of legislation that prevents US banks and other financial institutions from funding online gambling for US residents, many gambling sites have stopped operating in the US market. Intertops Casino has recently introduced a new 'RTG' version of the site that accepts US residents. |
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 One
of the best known names in the gambling industry, Ladbrokes finally
launched its online casino in 2005 after building a reputation as a
sports book specialist. Although Ladbrokes cannot accept players
from quite a few countries (i.e. the US, Germany, Australia and Hong
Kong) and some people suggest that their customer support isn't the
quickest compared to other online sites, the site remains popular
due to a huge variety of games and the speed at which players can
receive their winnings.The front page displays an extensive range of games, from blackjack to roulette, slots to scratch cards, poker (which comes in three forms – Instant, Classic and 3D), bingo and backgammon – all using the industry standard Micro gaming software. One feature that deserves special mention is the free play option. Some of the games allow you to open a flash window and play for free. As free samplers go, this is an innovative approach and if you like the game in question, you then have the option of playing for real money. The only issue is the speed of the network on some games: at peak times you may have trouble getting access. If games don't take your fancy at the time, there is always the option of real betting. The sports section offers bets on almost all real-time sporting events, from American football to water polo. You will also find a financial section which allows stock market-style betting on the performance of companies all over the world. There is even a lotto section, featuring lottery jackpots from Spain, Ireland and the US. Plenty of bonuses are offered as incentives when signing up – the casino games section offers a £100 bonus to all new players, whilst poker sign-up allows you to claim a matching bonus from £50 to £1000. Thus, despite the presence of a few faults, it isn't difficult to see how Ladbrokes have established a strong reputation, with sharp graphical design, generous bonuses and a huge range of activities on offer more than making up for any shortcomings |
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