Thorough Review of Betway – Betway Online Casino Examined

A complete look at Betway’s sportsbook, casino and poker room from a player’s perspective. Review of Betway’s legal status, banking, games and bonuses.

Overview

Another site that I decided to play at was Betway. This was another all in one gambling site with a sportsbook, casino and poker room. They did have live dealer games, which is nice because it is a bit more sociable of an experience and more like being at an actual casino. They also had a few good bonuses as well. Usually, when I decided to check a site out I don’t put too much on.

For Betway I just threw $150 on there to try it out, which they matched with a 100% deposit bonus, so right away I was playing with $300. I started out on European Blackjack just with $10 bets and right away I was running sour and lost $60. That is part of the game. Any experienced gambler will tell you that you have to be prepared to lose some of the time. The key is not to panic.

After that, I tried the slot Avalon II and managed to get a few decent spins. I was just playing $1 a spin because I’m not a high roller or anything. I like to mix it up sometimes if one game isn’t going well and try another. Anyway, it took me eight days in total playing here or there to clear the bonus. In the end, I only made $50 but free money is always great and it was a lot of fun playing there and trying all their games.

Legalities

These guys are licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority, which is part of the United Kingdom and the UK Gambling Commission. Having the British government’s seal of approval and recognizing that any rogue behavior on the part of this firm would result in serious financial sanctions did set me at ease a bit. The truth is almost all online casinos are legit because there is just too much money to be made by having a straight-up game in the first place, but still, this regulatory oversight did add a further level of certainty about the fairness of the game. Obviously, the number one thing that any player wants is to know that they are playing in a fair game. In addition to the government oversight, Betway has had their games monitored and audited by eCOGRA, Ibas and ESSA which are independent third party accountability firms.

Please be aware that like all online casinos Betway does make you verify your identity through submitting government documents. This is because there are a lot of people running frauds on online casinos with chargebacks and stolen credit cards. In order to prevent their company from being taken advantage of Betway will make you verify that you are who you say you are by submitting government ID and sometimes proof of address. The whole process is fairly painless all you need to do is send them a copy of your ID and you should be good to go. One thing is to make sure that you send them a clear copy otherwise they will reject it and make you send it in again.

Pros

One of the good things about Betway is that they have tons of gambling options. Not only do they have a wide selection of games, but there are also lots of different sections to their online casino. You can play poker, table games, slots or bet on sports — whatever you prefer. And in my experience, their games were paying out decently.

I found deposits and withdrawals were seamless and the website had a pretty crisp look. None of the games were buggy and everything worked well. Almost all the games have a practice mode too which is nice if you just want to try a game and see how it works before you put your money at risk.

Another cool thing about this place is that they sometimes offer no deposit bonuses, which are a great way to try to run up a big score without risking any of your own money. The best thing about Betway to me is the certainty that knowing this is an established operator and my funds were safe. They have been in business since 2006 and are one of the biggest names in online gambling in the UK. I know with 100% certainty that if I do happen to hit it big at the tables they are going to pay me out. These guys have a reputation to protect and they are under the jurisdiction of a first world legal system. These guys are legit and have a solid reputation so I knew that if I did win they were going to pay me out.

Cons

One bad thing about this website is that it’s not available everywhere. They don’t take American customers, and that is too bad if you live in the states and want to play there. Another thing about this website is that play on Classic Blackjack doesn’t count towards clearing their bonus. That is becoming increasingly common, unfortunately, and Classic Blackjack is my favourite game so I don’t like it. But it is
what it is. The last thing is they don’t take Bitcoin.

Games

So right away I started off with the virtual table games. Personally, I love Blackjack; there is a reason why it is the world’s most popular card game. Betway has a decent variety of blackjack games, such as Atlantic City, Classic, European, Vegas Strip, Perfect Pairs, and Super Fun 21. Choice and variety are always nice and I enjoyed playing with the different rules and options. Blackjack is one of your best choices for gambling because the house edge is quite small and you can control your own destiny by deciding whether to hit or to stand.

Aside from Blackjack they also had other table games, like Three Card Poker, Craps, Cyberstud, High-Speed Poker, Sic Bo, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker and more. Tons of table games to choose from. I didn’t play them all, but I couldn’t resist putting down some action on Player / Banker and Craps. With Craps I like to play the pass line mostly and then put up the six and eight. Baccarat is one of the best games they have there and if you go on a run and keep pressing your bet it can be quite nice.

Aside from the virtual table games they also have live dealer games. Betway has live dealer versions of Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Three Card Poker, Casino Hold’em, Baccarat and Caribbean Stud Poker as well as Blackjack. The live dealer games are provided by Evolution Gaming, one of the biggest names in live dealer games.

And what online casino would be complete without slots? Personally, I prefer their video slots, such as Tarzan or Jurassic World. Video slots have a more intense graphical interface and richer sounds for a more enjoyable experience. They have tons of slots to choose from including Avalon II – The Quest for the Grail and Halloween. But if you are feeling a little more nostalgic you can also play their classic slots. They’ve also got jackpot slots with top prizes in the millions of dollars if you want to try for a really big payday. Or you can try one of their many video poker games.

Their poker room is on the Microgaming network and has a really great rake structure. Especially for lower limit players, the rake structure is incredibly competitive with a very low rake cap. This means you get to keep more of the money you win and it significantly increases your winrate. They also have good rakeback deals as well.

On top of all the casino and poker action, Betway does have a fully fledged sportsbook with thousands of different games to choose from. Whether you want to bet on Tennis, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Golf or Formula 1 Betway has you covered.

Promotions / Bonuses

I don’t know about you but the first thing I look for in a casino is a good bonus. I know that the odds are in the house’s favor, and that’s why I like to get a bonus to help even things out a bit. After all, if you get a bonus you are playing right away with casino money.

Betway has a pretty generous welcome package that comes in three parts. You start off with a 100% match up to $250. Then you get a 25% match up to $250. Then finally you get a 50% match up to $500. Slots count for 100% and most other games count for 8%. Some games, like video poker or classic blackjack, as well as Baccarat, Craps, Red Dog and Sic Bo, do not contribute at all. Likewise, sports bets do not contribute towards clearing the bonus. There is also a 50x playthrough requirement before clearing this bonus and being able to cash out.

Betway also has some interesting promotions with regards to sports betting. For example, right now if you make a bet on the Australian Open and if your choice loses the first set but wins the match they’ll double your winnings. Another double your winnings promotion ongoing at the moment has to the do with the NHL, where if your team is losing in the first period but goes on to win the game they will double your winnings. So promotions like this a great way to get some value and potentially pick up extra cash at no cost to yourself if you are going to bet on the game anyway.

Mobile

Obviously, one thing you want to know is whether or not Betway is compatible with your mobile device. Almost everyone who likes to gamble is doing so at least part of the time now from their phone. It’s convenient and a great way to kill time when you are stuck waiting for something. Betway does have mobile support and even a special bonus designed to reward mobile players. There is Betway Casino app so if you are going to play from your phone or tablet or whatever then that is probably your best approach because it will work best but if you want you can also just fire up the website and play through your browser.

Banking

In terms of deposit options for this website probably credit card is going to be the most convenient. They do take Visa and Mastercard. You can also deposit from your bank account by using intermediaries such as echeck, instadebit or idebit. They also accept ecopayz and paysafecard.

Support

What if you have a problem? Betway does offer live chat and e-mail support. They’ve also got an extensive FAQ that may be able to address your concerns. The FAQ covers basically everything that you might have a question about, including cashing out, verifying your identification, bonus terms, registering a new card and much more.

Personally, I never had any problems with the site so I didn’t really have to bother with any of that, but it is nice if you need it. Another good thing is that they have a search function so you can just type your issue directly into the search bar and let it find the answer to your problem. Alternatively, you can browse at your leisure through the knowledge base.

Conclusion

In summation, let me say that I had a good time playing at this casino. They’ve got lots of good games to choose from, their site is mobile friendly and they even have an app that you can use, and their poker room rake policies are great. They’ve got live dealer games which I personally really enjoy, and not only do they have a great reputation but they are also regulated by the UK Gambling Commission so you know everything is on the up and up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Support and Contact

Support: As well as all of the above ways that you can contact Betway Casino you are always going to be able to contact them 24 hours a day via their instant chat service. However, if you have any questions related to how any of their casino games play or pay them do make use of their casino game help files which are attached to each of their games as those help files will provide you with a lot of relevant information on every single game that have on offer.

David Nugent Editor

First off, I want to say hi and wish a warm welcome to all gambling aficionados out there! My name is David Nugent and I am editor-in-chief of LegitGambling.com. I have always enjoyed various sports, primarily soccer, as I am a die-hard Everton fan.

Over time, I learned more about sports betting and discovered the fascinating online gambling industry. Eventually,...