Betway Casino Review
Betway has been online since 2006 and, as a result, is one of the oldest and most highly respected online casinos in New Zealand. It’s a brand I’m highly familiar with, and the constant strive toward expanding and improving has been impressive to follow.
The casino is well stocked, with around 500 games to choose from. It’s one of few with a huge gambling portfolio with access to sports and eSports and multiple arms within the casino sector, including Vegas and live casino options. Safety is assured with licenses from the UK Gambling Commission and Malta Gaming Authority.
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Danny Kruse
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Danny, a content manager with a flair for creativity, brings a book lover's perspective to the world of casinos.
Betway Casino: Editor's Verdict
Betway is a solid online casino, and I’ve been impressed with the range of games and promotions that are accessible. It’s not the biggest, however, with the likes of Dreamz and Vegas Lounge offering much larger game portfolios. But it’s quality over quality here, and it does a great job of utilizing some of the best game developers in the industry, such as Microgaming, NetEnt, and Pragmatic Play.
The casino is going to suit players who like the option of moving between sports and casino games. It’s one of few in New Zealand that have this option, and while some better the casino, the sportsbook is iconically one of the best.
Finally, the range of payment options and the ease of moving money in and out of your account is worth noting. Payment methods are vast and include PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, debit, and credit cards. The short withdrawal processing times and lack of fees create yet another tick in this remarkable casino package.
A Closer Look at Pros and Cons
Betway Casino is a well-established brand that’s known around the world, so you can be assured that you’re playing at a site with a very strong reputation.
Another positive of Betway Casino is that they offer a solid selection of payment options, which should cover the needs of the vast majority of players. They are missing any crypto options, but there is otherwise a good mix to choose from.
The slots at Betway Casino include a good mix of new, exclusive, branded and jackpot games, all of the highest quality. The selection isn’t the biggest, but there’s more than enough options to keep boredom at bay.
However, it has to be admitted that there is a somewhat limited number of games at Betway Casino (500+) compared to some of their competitors. Also, although they use some of the very best game providers, they don’t have such a vast array of choices as some other sites.
Betway Casino vs. Competitors
Betway Casino is a site with close to two decades of history behind it, with users all over the world. In truth, Betway is better known for their online sportsbook, so players who also enjoy a bet on sports might find this site particularly appealing as a one stop shop.
For such a well-established site, Betway Casino doesn’t have the biggest selection of games in terms of numbers, although it’s still sufficient for most needs and there’s plenty of variety, with slots, roulette, blackjack, baccarat, slingo, live casino, table games and Vegas slots all there for you to enjoy.
You can also be confident in playing games that are proven to be fair and come from some of the industry leaders including Microgaming, NetEnt, Pragmatic Play, Red Tiger, Yggdrasil Gaming and Evolution Gaming among others.
The welcome bonus is generous, although to claim the maximum amount does require 4 separate deposits and it also comes with a hefty wagering requirement.
As befits a site of Betway’s stature, there are a decent choice of banking methods, good customer support and security in place, and they have a variety of tools and support options to ensure responsible gambling.
The Betway Experience
Overall, the Betway Casino experience is a generally positive one, with the site being very user-friendly in terms of navigation and having excellent tabs to enable players to easily identify the sections they are looking for.
In addition to the Betway Casino site, the top of the page also provides links to go into sports, live casino, esports, vegas, blog and promotions.
On the casino site, games are clearly labeled under top games, new games, slots, jackpots, table games, blackjack, roulette, crash games, Betway exclusives, must win jackpots, baccarat and real dealer.
Sign-up
As is the case with registering as a new customer at most online casinos, getting signed-up for a new account with Betway Casino is a simple and straightforward process that can be completed in just a few minutes and a couple of basic steps.
Once you have logged on to the Betway Casino site, you click on the blue “Register” tab centrally located at the top of the homepage, complete the registration details (the standard list of full name, address, email address, telephone number, date of birth, password, etc) and email the requisite ID and address documents to enable Betway Casino to verify your identity.
Once your identity has been verified, you’ll then be able to claim your welcome bonus and start enjoying the wide variety of casino games on the site.
Banking
Betway Casino offers a decent mix of banking methods with which to fund your account, including Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, Trustly, Paypal, Paysafecard and ecoPayz. Unfortunately, there is no cryptocurrency option though.
The process of depositing via desktop or mobile do differ slightly:
Desktop - click on “Bank” or select the drop-down menu and click on “Deposit”. Then select “Deposit” next to the type of card you’d like to register and complete the form to add a New Card.
Mobile - click on “Banking” from the bottom menu and select the type of card you’d like to register. Complete the form to add a New Card.
Withdrawal times from Betway Casino depend on your chosen banking method:
E-Wallet: 2-24 hours
Credit/debit card: 2-3 business days
Bank account: 2-3 business days
The minimum withdrawal amount is NZ$10.
Bonuses
Betway Casino offers all new customers in New Zealand an attractive 100% match welcome bonus worth up to NZ$1,000 based on your first four deposits. Once you opt in for the welcome bonus, you will get the following bonuses with your first four deposits:
Make a 1st deposit of NZ$250 and you will receive a NZ$250 bonus
Make a 2nd deposit of NZ$250 and you will receive a NZ$250 bonus
Make a 3rd deposit of NZ$250 and you will receive a NZ$250 bonus
Make a 4th deposit of NZ$250 and you will receive a NZ$250 bonus
The welcome bonus is subject to a 50x wagering requirement, which is on the high side. The minimum deposit required for each deposit bonus is NZ$10.
There are other bonuses and promos available to Betway Casino players too. If you opt in for their ‘Casino Rewards’ program, you could claim up to NZ$50 in rewards every week. To qualify you need to deposit a minimum of NZ$10 and wager a minimum of NZ$25 between Monday and Thursday to earn up to NZ$50 in rewards. The more you wager, the more you'll be rewarded.
Games
Despite being a worldwide name in the gaming industry, the Betway Casino site isn’t as big as their sportsbook. As a result, the casino site has a good number of games to choose from, but it’s nothing out of the ordinary at 500+
Slots make up the largest single section of Betway Casino’s games, with a mix of classic, jackpot (including progressive jackpots), video and mobile slots. You'll find all your favourite slots on the site, including the likes of Starburst, Immortal Romance and Gonzo’s Quest.
There are slots with a multitude of themes and features, including wilds, scatters, free spins, multipliers, etc.
Besides slots, there’s plenty more to keep you entertained, with online blackjack (Classic, European, Atlantic City and Spanish Blackjack) and roulette (American, French, European and Multiplayer), slingo (for slots and bingo lovers), live casino (live and real online casino), table games (blackjack, roulette, baccarat, poker and more) all available for you to enjoy.
It's really a case of quality over quantity as far as the games selection at Betway Casino is concerned, although there’s still plenty on the site to keep most players happy for a prolonged period.
Mobile App
There is a Betway Casino mobile app for Android and iOS devices. In fact, there is a mobile app for each gaming area of Betway Casino available to suit individual needs.
Betway Casino is built with HTML software, so it is a mobile accessible online casino. You can therefore enjoy the same level of features, quality and security in playing directly from the browser should you so prefer.
Basically, whatever your mobile preference when playing online casino games on the site, Betway Casino has you covered.
Support
Customer support at Betway Casino is generally impressive, with 24/7 live chat being available, plus an email option should you prefer or if your enquiry does not require an urgent response.
Although there is no telephone support offered, live chat largely covers this and any messages you send are usually answered within a couple of minutes.
There is also a Betway Help page, which offers some useful support on the site with a variety of questions you might have on a number of topics across various Betway sites (Casino, Sportsbook, etc).
Safety and Security
Betway Casino has a coveted license from the Malta Gaming Authority, which should give players confidence that the site is reputable and that everything is above board.
The site also uses state-of-the-art SSL encryption to prevent third parties from obtaining sensitive data from players, such as login credentials or bank account information.
Betway Casino also has their games routinely audited by eCogra, and reports continue to show that the games are completely fair, ensuring that you can play on their site with full confidence.
Responsible Gambling
Betway Casino has several tools in place to promote responsible gambling.
Options include being able to set a preferred daily, weekly or monthly deposit limit (which can be changed), set-up exclusion periods to take a break from gambling for a set time (e.g. 24 hours, 48 hours, 7 days, etc), plus a variety of other measures.
There are also links on the site to outside organisations – Gamblers Anonymous and Gambling Therapy - that can provide support should you prefer.
It’s important that players are aware that there is always help and support available should they require it.
Frequently Asked Questions
You need an account to play casino games at Betway. You can do this by creating one online within the casino. The process takes a few minutes, and you must verify before you play.
Yes, Betway is available in New Zealand. You will have access to both the online casino and the online sportsbook. You must be an NZ resident and located within the country to play.
Yes, Betway Casino has multiple real money deposit options. These include debit cards, credit cards, Neteller, Skrill, and PayPal. Deposits can be made online or within the mobile casino site.
New accounts to the Betway casino from New Zeeland will be eligible to claim rewards with a new account. You must opt-in to the rewards club; your account will highlight what is accessible.
You can access free casino games with Betway as part of their demo play range. These games come with play money but work the same as real money games.