About Fitzdares Casino
Update: Fitzdares have upgraded their platform – it’s a good one!
Fitzdares is a high-end betting brand that has recently launched a bespoke online casino. The Fitzdares Club was first opened in a fancy dining room on top of a Mayfair pub in 2020 although the Club is currently located in the Belgravia neighbourhood of London. With annual membership fees costing thousands of pounds, Fitzdares is by far the poshest, most classically British casino we’ve ever featured.
Even though the Club opened its physical doors as recently as 2020, the brand first launched in 2005 as a telephone bookie for posh people. The founder, Balthazar Fabricius (what a name), was the son of the man who ran the Goodwood Estate horse racing track. He certainly had the right pedigree (and we’re not talking about the horse breeding).
The site is now fully online, and like the club the brand exudes sheer class. This immediately sets it apart from practically all other online casinos. What’s more, the site runs on its own casino platform, which makes it one of the most distinguished independent slot sites that we’ve listed recently.
Fitzdares Casino exists in the same universe of posh new casino sites like Tote and the Hippodrome, but it takes the rarefied British high society vibe one step further. But is the site itself really up to all that?
How we Rated this Brand
- Offer Quality – 4/5 – Fitzdares have dropped a point here because they’ve upped the wagering requirements a bit on their free spins welcome offer. That being said, the brand doesn’t always have a casino offer so I’m pleased they have kept the spins offer. It’s still competitive, and absolutely not a downside when you consider the quality of the site.
- Game Choice – 4.5/5 – For a brand that started as a luxury betting service, they really don’t skimp on the slots and casino games selection which will be a relief to all our players. You have a choice of over 1000 games and there are no great gaps in their oeuvre.
- Payment Methods – 3/5 – Debit card only at Fitzdares, so we’ve had to dock a point or two here. For the vast majority of players, they’ll be like “what’s the big deal?” However, we know some like that extra peace of mind when using e-wallets. It’s not unusual for a quality brand to just accept debit card, and we won’t let it affect their overall score too much.
- Navigation – 5/5– Mobile navigation is good, though Darren, our fact checker and sports expert has pointed out the sportsbook is better when you download the app. If you’re going to do that, make sure you’ve taken our welcome offer first. They’ve also undergone a recent upgrade and renovation on their casino platform, which has been a roaring success. It’s now a great casino, as good as any other.
- Customer Support – 5/5 – The customer support is as luxurious as you’d hope for from a brand of this pedigree. You’ll get all sorts of perks along the way, including their newsletter!
Bonus & Promotions
The welcome bonus is passable and eligible to use on an interesting selection of slots and table games. The wagering requirements involved are solid but there is a disparity in the amount you need to stake, compared to the minimum deposit. Check the small print under the headline welcome offer to make sure you’re making all the eligibility requirements.
The site’s ongoing promotions, on the other hand, are really impressive and take place throughout the week. At the time of writing our review, you can check out the following promos:
- Monday Kick-Off cashback offer
- Tuesday Live Casino raffle
- Mid-week Boost on Wednesdays where players can earn up to 100 no wager spins
- Weekend Recharge on Fridays to earn a handsome match bonus
This is a top range of bespoke midweek promotions; some of the best we’ve seen!
Games Available
As you’d expect from a luxury bookie, there’s a solid sports betting area including a Virtual sports section. What we like about the Sports portal is it’s laid out very simply, with much less clutter than the majority of online sports betting sites these days. Sometimes less really is more!
The new Fitzdares Casino offers the following sections:
- New Slots
- All Slots
- MEGAWAYS Slots
- Tables
- Live Casino
- Set Limits
That final tab makes it super easy for players to set loss limits so they can’t gamble more than they can afford. We think that is a really great initiative.
Final Thoughts
Fitzdares is actually a breath of fresh air, which may sound counterintuitive given it’s stodgy posh image. It is a simply designed but classy casino and sports betting brand with some really nice ongoing promotions. It really seems like customer service is taken incredibly seriously. More brands should take a note on this!
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