Betfair Casino Review

Betfair is currently the largest internet betting exchange in the world, boasting over 2 million customers and a weekly turnover of £50 million – quite impressive considering it only started back in 2000. Betfair is based in West London and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. The company also won a Queen's Award for Enterprise in 2003 and 2008.

When it comes to choice of games (there are over 150 in total), this casino covers all the usual varieties of Blackjack, Roulette and Slots, but in their 'Zero Lounge' you can play your favourite games with a 0% house edge; this has been a huge draw for players to the site, and promises to have no mathematical house advantage (the Roulette wheel, for example, has no 0 pocket). There are also over 20 progressive jackpot games in the Betfair slots and video poker.

Software

Although their casino was originally a no-download site, they have recently introduced new download software that offers even better graphics and audio features. Developed by Playtech, this software has been highly praised for providing a realistic experience and making play simple to follow. The opening screen has the games conveniently listed in a side menu and everything is easy to find.

Bonuses and Promotions

Betfair runs some nice casino bonus promotions, such as the 100% first deposit bonus for their Download Casino, which is up to the value of £200. There is a 20 times roll over required before the extra cash can be withdrawn from your account – if you withdraw a portion of your initial deposit before the bonus is earned, it will be removed. The same promotion is running for the Instant Play Casino, which also has a £200 deposit match.

Sticking around with Betfair past your first deposit might be worth your time, as they offer a 50% match bonus up to £50 on your 2nd and 3rd deposits.

Their Refer a Friend Bonus offers both players a chance to claim up to £100 in bonus money. This figure will depend on how many 'Betfair Points (BFPs) the new player earns. BFPs are calculated by multiplying the wagered amount by the BFP percentage of a certain game. Every game has an allocated BFP percentage (except for those in the Zero Lounge) that range from 1% to 3%. So if you place a bet of £10 on a £1 Blackjack table, which has a BFP accumulation of 1%, you will earn 10 BFPs. It will take your friend 1,000 BFPs, before you can earn £100 on the Refer a Friend Bonus.

For existing customers, 'Comp' points can be used to claim prizes as well as cash rewards. These points are also accumulated by placing wagers, but the rate will depend on how much money you use and in what game: In Slots, a wager of £100 will be rewarded with 30 points; and Video Poker, Card and Table Games the same wager will earn 10 points. Again, there are no points accumulated in the Zero Lounge.

Money

For deposits and withdrawals, most major credit cards are accepted as are etransfer solutions, such as PayPal, Neteller and Moneybookers, Western Union and regular bank transfers. However it is worth noting that some payment methods will add a fee (usually 1.5% on credit card transactions). Withdrawals to credit cards take 2-5 working days, while etransfers are completed in less than 24 hours.

Support

Of course, being one of the biggest names in internet gaming, you can rest assured that they operate to the highest standards of customer support, security and reliability. You can contact their support team via email or phone 24 hours a day. They also have phone lines for different territories, so you won't need to make expensive long-distance calls.

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