Betway

Welcome Bonus

New gamblers at Betway casino can enjoy the sign up bonus, that offers up to $1000 and is split into four deposits:

• First deposit — 100% match bonus up to $250
• Second deposit — 25% match bonus up to $250
• Third deposit — 50% match bonus up to $500

One catch is that all the deposits must be made within seven days of the initial deposit. Another catch is that Betway’s match bonuses are subject to a 50 x wagering requirement, which is higher than the industry average of x 40. The contributing percentages don’t do much here:

• 100 percent — All slots and all parlour games
• 8 percent  — All table pokers, all roulettes, all video/power pokers (except All Aces and Jacks or Better), all blackjacks (except Classic Blackjack) and casino war
• 0 percent — Classic Blackjack, all Aces video/power pokers, Jacks or Better, all baccarats, all craps, Red Dog, Sic Bo, all sportsbets with odds below 2.0

Welcome Bonus — Bottom Line: Releasing the total welcome bonus is not so simple here, but the introductory bonuses are sizable in comparison to other casinos, and so for higher rollers who are exclusively going to play slots it will be worth the effort.

Games

Like any Betway casino review will tell you – The gaming selection at Betway is pretty impressive.

Microgaming Software: The site holds more than 400 Microgaming slots, including 3-reel, 5-reel and popular progressive slots like Mega Moolah. We’re big fans of Microgaming’s software, and Betway presents the casino’s games with a quality product.

Casino Games: Players will also find other casino favorites like blackjack, roulette and baccarat. The site is accessible either through the Betway casino download or the Betway flash casino, and while there are more games on the downloadable version, the browser-based model still has more games than the average casino.

Sports Betting: Of course, it’s worth noting that Betway has actually built its positive reputation mostly behind its sportsbook. Players can gamble on the slots and on their favorite hockey team all from the same account, which is a big perk that’s tough to find elsewhere. If versatility is important to you, Betway is definitely a site you should look into.

Mobile

There are a few ways to access the Betway mobile casino. It’s easiest to get there on an iPhone or Android device. Betway has a downloadable app you can get through the Apple App store or on the Android market.

If you don’t have an iPhone or Android, you can still access the casino through just about any smartphone via a browser-based mobile app, which can be accessed by going to the Betway website on your phone.

Once you’ve found the casino, you’ll have to enter your info into a web form. Once that’s completed, players can link their banking information from their computer account directly to their mobile, accessing the same stash of money on both platforms.

The casino has 11 games, including popular slots like Tomb Raider and Avalon, plus roulette,poker and blackjack. The graphics here are a plus, and the games run about as smoothly as any Microgaming mobile app.

Another big plus is that the app also allows access to Betway’s sportsbook. You can track your parlays and make new bets right on the app, so you’re never far from your virtual bookie. Like the online casino, Betway mobile is probably best for those who need that sort of versatility.

Promotions

Promotions aren’t really a strength here. The one draw is the loyalty program, Betway Plus, which splits players into six tiers based on how many loyalty points they’ve earned. Gamblers earn 5 Plus Points for every $10 wagered, and the tiers are as follows:

• Blue: Beginners level
• Silver: 5,000 points required
• Gold: 25,000 points required
• Platinum: 75,000 points required
• Diamond: 1,000,000 points required
• Prive: 2,500,000 points required

In addition to the lifetime point threshold, players also have to attain a certain number of points per month in order to maintain their loyalty status.

The system rewards members as they climb the loyalty ladder with more Plus Points, so the climb can be somewhat exponential for players who put in the time and effort. Betway offers special deals via email to players in each tier, including free spins and other bonuses.

Players also have the option to cash in Plus Points for casino credits, earning $10 for every 5,000 Plus Points redeemed.

Customer Support

• Hours: 24/7
• Phone: 1-877-811-2604
• Email:
• Live Chat: Yes

Banking

Deposits: Gamblers can make deposits with credit cards — like Visa and Mastercard — as well as ClickandBuy, ecoPayz, Instadebit, PayPal, Neteller and direct bank transfers. We suggest going with Instadebit, as it’s a method designed specifically for transferring Canadian dollars in and our of casinos.

Withdrawals: Withdrawal times are generally standard, taking about three days for most methods. There are rumblings around the web of Betway making it difficult for some Canadian players to withdraw, although we haven’t had any trouble in our experiences.

Conclusion

For players with specific interests, Betway has the makings of a wonderful gambling home. Those interests need to be A. an affinity for playing a variety of games, and B. the desire to gamble in a sportsbook from the same bank account. Both of those are tremendous strengths for Betway, helping make up for certain lapses in bonuses, promotions and a less-than-stellar banking reputation. It’s not the best Microgaming casino you’re going to find, but it presents the product well enough and does have something to offer that other sites lack in its versatility.