About Betfred Casino
Nearly 60 years ago brothers Fred and Peter Done backed England to win the 1966 World Cup. (I think it was a rather large bet back in the day!)
In 1967 with the winning, they opened their first betting shop, Done Bookmakers in Salford. By the mid 80’s their business had expanded to 70+ shops.
Fast forward to 2004 the brand was renamed Betfred coinciding with the launch of their online presence. In 2011 Betfred bought the then government owned Tote breathing new life and revamping the brand which they then sold on in 2019.
Today, Betfred’s is now one of the most recognisable names on the UK High Street, with a presence of around 1300+ shops. With other businesses in the USA and South Africa alongside its digital arm, Betfred is one of the most popular online casino betting sites in the UK.
Don’t be fooled into thinking that Betfred just focuses on its sportsbook. It caters for everything you can think of gaming wise to a considerable degree. The site has 1000+ slot games, live casino, bingo, poker, a virtual area and even a dedicated lotto area where you can place bets on lotteries around the world. Alongside this is an array of ongoing promotions known as The Bonus King. No stone is left unturned here with all these products all under one umbrella.
Besides this, Betfred has one thing that some of its competitors don’t and that is brand loyalty, which is becoming rarer in this day and age. Let’s take a closer look at this old-timer of the gaming world.
Design & User Experience
When landing on the homepage, the Betfred logo is instantly recognisable. This platform had a refurb recently and although not perfect it is a vast improvement. With all aspects of their site usable now under one monetary wallet, the days of transferring funds from one wallet to the other are long gone.
Generally blue and white in appearance, their platform is well designed and very easy on the eye. For starters the desktop and mobile versions are pretty much mirror images of each other, especially when it comes to the casino element. There are more quick links on mobile with desktop being slightly more spread out. From a sportsbook point of view, this complements the betting choices here very well.
Betfred has a lot going on, however the site has a relaxed feel to it; it is uncluttered and very well categorised. All areas have their own links running across the top, and when entering a different part of the platform it has a knack of keeping that familiar feeling running through the platform, but giving each area a slightly different feel. What Betfred does really well is promotions and they are here in abundance. In fact, pretty much every category of gaming genre available has its own promotions page.
Access to all things account related is on the right, with safer gambling links and help in every lobby area on desktop or under the 3 white dots on mobile. Where it can become a little complicated is the categories they put your favourite slot choices in. There is casino, games, vegas and bingo areas alongside numerous sub-categories so it can be a little frustrating. The search function is very helpful and you can save your favourites once you have found them by highlighting the star within the “i” button in the game tile.
Sportsbook
Did you know that the self proclaimed “Bonus King” Betfred allegedly invented the Lucky 15 bet type, which is today one of the most popular bets to place in the sports gambling industry!
The sportsbook here, as you would expect, is one of the best in the UK. What makes it stand out among the other bigger bookmakers is how simple it looks and is to use. Navigating your way around is very straightforward with tabs across the top linking you to different sports on mobile or via the left on desktop. Most things sports-wise are covered apart from e-sports, which was surprising, however there is a good betting in-play area and an even better virtual sports section under its own separate category.
Being one of the top dogs in the sports betting world, placing bets here comes with added features.
Firstly, you can get best odds guarantee on all UK and Irish racing from 8am each day. If football accumulators are your thing, then cash bonuses are added to winning bets with 5 legs or more. You can also, on selected games, get double and treble the odds on 1st goal scorer football bets if they go on to score a second or third.
Alongside this are numerous bet and get a free bet, bet builder promotions, money back 2nd on selected horse races and countless price boosts including ones which consist of a customer vote. There is always plenty going on. All this plus an extremely useful and well-written “Insights” area, which is updated daily, and the ability to wager on Tote, again with its own separate area.
Slots & Games Available
There is certainly plenty of choice when it comes to slot games but they are spread around the site a little. The games category is home to Pragmatic Play titles like the Big Bass series of games or Betfred themed featured games.
The Vegas area has a whole host of titles too like Cash Strike and Fire Joker.
In the Casino area are a massive collection of Progressive Jackpot games; these include Age of the Gods titles, Mega Moolah, Fire Blaze, Kingdom Rise, Cash Collect and Sporting Legends games to name a few. I can’t help thinking that this is all a bit of a muddle and would be far better having a slots area with sub-categories. However, for now there are mish mash of sub-categories within all these areas. They make up for it a little with a very insightful Jackpot Tracker area which is well worth a look.
If you enjoy Live casino games, you’re in for a real treat here. There are ample choices of Blackjack, Roulette and Baccarat with some of their own branded tables alongside Playtech tables and others. Gameshows has its own section also with some good established games.
Other areas include:
- A well stocked Lotto area where not only can you wager on Betfred’s own lotto “Nifty Fifty,” but you can also choose from numerous lotto bets from around the world.
- An award winning Bingo portal delivered by Virtue Fusion which comes with a whole host of Eyecon games.
- A Poker lobby where you can play in Texas Hold’em Tournaments or Ring Games.
Bonus & Promotions
Betfred as mentioned early is the “Bonus King” but firstly their Welcome Offer does provide some great value. With no wagering requirement on the free spins what you win turns to cash.
You can receive this by tapping or clicking the link above. Just be mindful that depositing with e-wallets or prepaid cards will not qualify you for the welcome offer.
Alongside the vast amounts of sportsbook promotions are numerous ongoing casino promotions. These tend to be available under most categories. The established ones include 2 different free spins accumulators, the daily mystery free spins which you can upgraded by wagering through £10, stake and get free spins offers, the “thanks a slot” promo running in the bingo lobby, and a comp points loyal scheme where you can convert points gained for free spins, chips or cash.
Alongside other promotions which I haven’t listed are different offers which change on a weekly basis. There is an awful lot happening and it’s definitely worth checking out.
Payment Methods & Security
The sign up process is uncomplicated taking a couple of minutes at most. There are also options to set deposit limits and reality checks before you play. Additionally you get to choose how you receive messages from Betfred Casino. You will also receive an email with a link to verify your email address. Betfred Casino will try to verify your account when you open it. However, you could be asked for further verification before you play. Being required to provide ID and proof of address is completely normal and nothing to worry about with Betfred Casino practising due diligence in line with the Gambling Commission.
Betfred Casino accepts a vast range of payment methods. These include a straightforward Debit card, Paypal, Skrill or Bank Transfer. You will also be pleased to hear there are no charges for any deposits or withdrawals either and you have the peace of mind that you are dealing with a well established household name.
Final Thoughts
When signing up to Betfred, alongside some excellent games choices within the casino, you get the whole package completely under one umbrella including sports, lotto and bingo platforms to name a few. Their site is very easy to use across all devices. With a great welcome offer alongside some decent ongoing promotions, Betfred Casino will not disappoint.
