Betfair Live Casino Review

Betfair Live Casino Summary

4.5 / 5 Stars

The Betfair Live Casino has it all. Dedicated tables with European and Asian Dealing rooms. Great promotions and good stake ranges. Coupled with being one of the best Sportsbooks around.

Now includes live games by Playtech and Evolution.

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Betfair Live Casino Overview

The Betfair Live Casino is provided by Playtech and Evolution, with the games streamed from live dealer studios in Latvia, Romania, the Philippines, Malta, and Georgia.

I was pleasantly surprised to find there is a selection of private dedicated tables for Blackjack and Roulette at the Playtech casino.

On visiting the main Live Casino Lobby you’re presented with games from both live casino providers. Only when you enter one of the games are you taken to the game in the lobby of the provider. Once in the game, you can navigate around the menu to see the other games being offered.

Bot the Playtech and Evolution lobbies arrange their games in game types, so it’s pretty easy to find what you’re looking for.

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Games Overview

The Betfair live casino games are currently delivered from four studios – in the past, these would have been presented as a series of rooms, but now the games are grouped by game type. However, you can choose to play on tables with European and Asian Dealers, who all speak English as the main table language. If you fancy Mandarin, head over to Bet365 where they have some Chinese speaking dealers.

The main looby presents the games in categories:

• Exclusive – This contains all the dedicated Betfair tables. There is a good selection of Blackjack (Euro rules) and Roulette tables, ranging from low stakes to VIP levels.
• New & Hot – This area lists the new games that have been added recently and also the most popular.
• Game Shows – The gameshows are kept together as well as appearing in their own categories. These games tend to be the ones with dealer participation or have big multipliers.
• Roulette – As it says on the tin, all the roulette tables are presented together.
• Blackjack – all of the blackjack and varieties of Blackjack can be found here.
• Poker – Poker related games are presented here.
• Baccarat – this contains all of the baccarat variations from each of the studios.
• Dragon Tiger & Sic Bo – As the names suggest, Sic Bo Deluxe and Dragon Tiger can be found here.
• Around the World – this is a great tab, as it brings together all the native language speaking dealers from around the world. If you want an alternative to English, you’ll find it here.

Apart from the difference in the type of Blackjack on offer at the dedicated Betfair live tables, you’ll find a consistent set of games across the rest of the casino.

Betfair Live Casino Games list

Playtech Live Roulette lovers will be happy to know that La Partage is available on the French roulette table, whilst impatient players will be pleased with the 10 second betting time on “Speed Roulette”.

Roulette Prestige makes an appearance for those that like playing a more modern version of Roulette with multiple camera angles and High Definition streaming. Very much like the Immersive Roulette, you’ll find at Evolution based live casinos. There is also a table dedicated to Russian speakers.

The innovative Quantum Roulette provides an opportunity for a 500x payout on a straight-up number with its random multipliers.

Spread Roulette, Spin and Win Roulette, and Football Roulette, both with interesting side bets are great alternatives to the standard European and American Roulette tables.

If you fancy playing for a Progressive Jackpot then Live Age Of the Gods roulette has 4 that randomly trigger when you’re playing.

Blackjack players will be pleased with the games on offer. Unlimited Blackjack can be played for as little as £1 a hand and there are plenty of 7 Seat tables. If you have trouble getting a seat there is a waiting system that can be used so you don’t miss out. The optional side bet of Perfect Pairs and 21+3  can be played on all tables. Sette E Mezzo is an interesting Italian alternative to Blackjack, while Majority Rules Blackjack provides a fast game. Quantum Blackjack has multipliers that enhance the payout but be careful of the small rule change!

Fans of Baccarat have it just as good with tables operating at all of the dealing rooms. Speed Baccarat is a new addition that is proving popular with a section of regular players, but as the game is steeped in superstition the slower games suit the experienced player more. A full range of Baccarat Roadmaps is available on all tables, as is Multi-Seat play and sides bets of Pairs and Big / Small.

Casino Hold’em is a one deck multiplayer game that is derived from Texas Hold’em. The object is for the player’s hand to beat the dealer. The hands are ranked as in normal poker. The dealer qualifies with a pair of 4’s or better.

Sic Bo and Sic Bo Deluxe (with Multipliers) is available from the Asian and Riga studios. Most of the Playtech Live Casinos actually take this popular dice game. Bet365 is one of the notable exceptions.

Hi-Lo is popular in land-based casinos, so it’s great to see a live dealer version online at Betfair.

3 Card Brag is another poker derived game, very similar to 3 card poker. The hand rankings are slightly different. The top hand in 3 card Brag is a Prial (3 of a Kind) which pays 40:1.

Deal or No Deal the Big Draw is a mix between Bingo and the game show, Deal or No Deal we’re used to seeing with Noel Edmonds. My advice is to always take the banker’s offer and deal. Read more about a playing strategy for Deal or no Deal.

Live Slots brings online RNG games and a presenter together with lots of players. Everyone play s the same slot at the same time, enjoying the banter and winning and losing (not so much)! Current slots are Buffalo Blitz and Gods of Storm – both have great bonus rounds!

Entertainment Games such as Spin A Win and Adventures Beyond Wonderland rely on a wheel of fortunes to drive the game. For big multipliers and RNG bonus rounds, you should play on Adventures Beyond Wonderland. If you want a more sedate game, Spin A Win may be a better option.

Betfair Live Casino – Playtech Games List

Games	Stakes	Dedicated Table	Side Bets	No.Decks	Multi Hand	Multi Player
Adventures Beyond Wonderland	0.10 – 1k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Andar Bahar	1 – 3k		First 3/ Cards Dealt	1	n/a
3 Card Brag	5 – 500		Pair Plus	1
Baccarat Lounge	5 – 500		Pairs / Big – Small	8
Grand Baccarat	5 – 500		Pairs / Big – Small	8
Golden Baccarat	5 – 500		Pairs / Big – Small	8
Squeeze Baccarat	5 – 500		Pairs / Big – Small	8
Speed Baccarat	5 – 500		Pairs / Big – Small	8
Mini Baccarat	5 – 500		Pairs / Big – Small	8
Tiger 7 Seat Baccarat	5 – 500		Pairs / Big – Small	8
Progressive Baccarat	5 – 500		Pairs / Big – Small	8
Prestige Mini Baccarat	5 – 500		Pairs / Big – Small	8
Betfair Blackjack 1 – 8	5 – 2.5k		PP/BB/21+3	8
Betfair VIP Blackjack 1-2	25 – 10k		PP/BB/21+3	8
All Bets Blackjack Brasileiro	0.50 – 1k		PP/21+3/Lucky Lucky/Buster/Top3	8
Soho Blackjack 1 – 4	10 – 2.5k		PP/BB/21+3	8
Unlimited Blackjack	1 – 1k		PP/BB/21+3	8
Blackjack Lounge 1 – 6	5 – 2.5k		PP/BB/21+3	8
Grand Blackjack	50 – 2.5k		PP/BB/21+3	8
Royale Blackjack 1 – 4	25 – 5k		PP/BB/21+3	8
Soiree Blackjack 1	50 – 10k		PP/BB/21+3	8
AllBets Blackjack	1 – 2.5k		PP/21+3/Lucky Lucky/Buster/Top3	8
Soho AllBets Blackjack	2 – 2.5k		PP/21+3/Lucky Lucky/Buster/Top3	8
Age of Gods AllBets Blackjack	1 – 2.5k		PP/21+3/Lucky Lucky/Buster/Top3	8
Quantum Blackjack Plus	1 – 500		PP/21+3	8
Majority Rules Speed Blackjack	1 – 500		PP/21+3	8
Deutsches Blackjack	10 – 2.5k		PP/21+3/BB	8
Blackjack Italiano	20 – 2.5k		PP/21+3/BB	8
Colombia Blackjack	10 – 2.5k		PP/21+3/BB	8
Blackjack Brasileiro	0.50 – 1k		PP/21+3/BB	8
Bet on Poker	1 – 1k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Casino Hold’em	1 – 50		Aces or Better	1
Soho Casino Hold’em	1 – 50		Aces or Better	1
Casino Stud Poker	0.50 – 1k		5+1 Bonus/Progressive Jackpot	1
Dragon Tiger	5 – 500		Odd/Even/Big/Small	8
Deal Or No Deal The Big Draw	0.10 – 100		n/a	n/a
Heads Up Hold’em	0.50 – 750		Trips Plus / Pocket Bonus	1
Hi-Lo	1 – 1k		n/a	6	n/a
God of Storms Live Slots	0.25 – 10		n/a	n/a	n/a
Buffalo Blitz Live Slots	0.40 – 2		n/a	n/a	n/a
Money Drop Live	0.10 – 500		n/a	n/a	n/a
Betfair Roulette	0.50 – 80k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Betfair VIP Roulette	1 – 200k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Age of the Gods Bonus Roulette	1 – 25k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Roulette Lounge	0.50 – 25k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Slingshot Roulette	0.50 – 25k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Speed Roulette	0.50 – 25k		n/a	n/a	n/a
French Roulette	0.50 – 25k		n/a	n/a	n/a
London Roulette	0.50 – 25k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Spread Bet Roulette	0.50 – 80k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Live Football Roulette	0.50 – 80k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Royale Roulette (American)	1 – 80k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Quantum Roulette	0.20 – 500		n/a	n/a	n/a
Quantum Auto Roulette	0.10 – 100		n/a	n/a	n/a
Spin & Win Roulette	0.20 – 500		n/a	n/a	n/a
Turbo Roulette	0.20 – 500		n/a	n/a	n/a
American Roulette	0.20 – 500		n/a	n/a	n/a
Roulette Italiana	0.20 – 500		n/a	n/a	n/a
Mega Fire Blaze Roulette	0.20 – 2k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Hindi Roulette	0.50 – 10k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Greek Roulette	0.50 – 10k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Who Wants To Be a Millioaire Roulette	0.20 – 1k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Spin And Win Roulette	0.20 – 1k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Sic Bo Deluxe	1 – 1k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Spin a Win	0.10 – 5k		Odd/Even/Multiplier	n/a	n/a
Sette e Mezzo	1 – 2.5k		Pairs/21+3	1	n/a

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Betfair Evolution Live Casino

Games Overview

Evolution is known to be a leading live casino developer, so it’s great to see them added to the Betfair Live Casino.

The games list is impressive, but what Betfair has done is take the best that Evolution has to offer without diluting the Playtech Live Casino Games.

This means you’re not going to see all the available Evolution titles, but you will see the ones that add value to Befairs Live Casino.

Blackjack has a range of single-player games including Infinite Blackjack, with its five side bets, Power Blackjack with its reduced deck, FreeBet with free doubles, and Splits. High rollers are well catered for with a range of VIP tables. All of the games are played to Vegas rules.

Roulette lovers get standard Roulette, as well as Immersive Roulette, Double Ball, French with la Partage, and a range of Auto roulette wheels. Lightning roulette is the jewel in the crown, which competes well with Quantum Roulette.

Poker games are limited to Sie Bet Side, which is effectively a game of poker side bets.

Entertainment games are where Evolution excels. The popular Dream Catcher wheel is joined by Monopoly Live and Crazy Time, with their bonus rounds and large potential payouts.

Mega Ball is a bingo variant also with multipliers, which offers something different from the Playtech version of Deal or No Deal the Big Draw.

Baccarat comes in standard, squeeze, and lightning options, while Football Studio is an alternative way of playing Dragon Tiger.

Lightning Dice brings up the rear so to speak with a unique dice game that has a 500x win multiplier!

Betfair Live Casino – Evolution Games List

Games	Stakes	Dedicated Table	Side Bets	No.Decks	Multi Hand	Multi Player
Baccarat Squeeze	1 – 15k		Pairs	8
Baccarat A & B	1 – 15k		Pairs	8
Baccarat Controlled Squeeze	1- 15k		Pairs	8
Speed Baccarat A & B	1 – 15k		Pairs	8
Lightning Baccarat	1 – 2k		Pairs	8
Bac Bo	1 – 5k		n/a	n/a
Blackjack A – J	5 – 2.5k		PP / 21+3 / BB	8
Blackjack Party	0.50 – 100		PP / 21+3 / BB	8
Silver Blackjack 1 -7	50 – 5k		PP / 21+3 / BB	8
Speed VIP Blackjack A – D	50 – 5k		PP / 21+3 / BB	8
Blackjack VIP A – E	50 – 5k		PP / 21+3 / BB	8
Platinum VIP	250 – 5k		PP / 21+3 / BB	8
Fortune VIP	250 – 5k		PP / 21+3 / BB	8
Grand VIP	500 – 5k		PP / 21+3 / BB	8
Diamond VIP	1k – 5k		PP / 21+3 / BB	8
Power Blackjack	1 – 5k		PP / 21+3 / BB	8
Lightning Blackjack	1 – 10k		n/a	8
Infinite Blackjack	1 – 1k		AP/21+3/Hot3/BustIt	8
FreeBet Blackjack	1 – 1k		AP/21+3/Hot3/BustIt	8
Craps	0.50 – 5k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Cash or Crash	0.20 – 2.5k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Dream Catcher	0.10 – 5k		n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Monopoly Dream Catcher	0.10 – 5k		n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Crazy Time	0.10 – 1k		n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Gonzos Treasure Hunt	0.10 – 100		n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Lightning Dice	0.20 – 2k		n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Mega Ball	0.10 – 100		n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Lightning Roulette	0.20 – 10k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Double Ball Roulette	0.20 – 4k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Roulette	1 – 10k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Brazilian Roulette	0.50 – 20k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Immersive Roulette	1 – 10k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Roulette VIP	1 – 10k		n/a	n/a	n/a
French Roulette Gold	1 – 10k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Brazilian Roulette	0.50 – 20k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Auto Roulette VIP	0.20 – 10k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Auto Roulette	0.10 – 5k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Speed Auto Roulette	0.10 – 5k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Auto Roulette La Partage	0.20 – 5k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Instant Roulette	0.10 – 5k		n/a	n/a	n/a
Side Bet City	0.50 – 250		n/a	1	n/a
Football Studio	1 – 15k		n/a	8	n/a

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Customer Support

As you’d expect from one of the largest bookmakers around they have impressive customer support. There is a detailed online support/help section on the website that answers the frequently asked questions. If you can’t find an answer then you can either Chat online, send an email or phone them.

If you’re in a hurry then the best option is the online chat.

Payment Options

Again, all of the major and not so major payment options are available, from debit/credit cards to electronic wallets, bank transfers, and old fashioned cheque. The options may vary depending on your country location.

Security and Licensing

The online casino is licensed in Malta and also by the UK Gambling Commission (which requires specific controls for UK based players).

Bonuses and Loyalty

Alongside William Hill, Betfair probably has the most Live Casino bonuses and promotions of any Live casino.

As they are constantly changing it’s easier if you take a look at the current promotion being offered for new players.

Comp points are awarded when you play, at the bottom level 100 points = £1.

There is also a very good VIP Program with loads of benefits offered if you’re a regular player.

Summary

I was surprised at how good the Betfair Live Casino actually is. The dedicated tables really make a difference and the ability to hire out one of the blackjack tables is unique across all of the live casinos I’ve reviewed.

The regular promotions encourage you to come back and the general stake levels are suitable for the whole range of players’ bankrolls.

What’s also impressive is they cater to both European and Asian tastes. They have a wide range of playing environments and tables in the live casino, so you should find something to suit you.

If you’re a Blackjack player then watch out and they use European rules on their dedicated tables and Vegas rules on all the rest.

Prestige Roulette is something well worth trying.

I’d say in terms of Playtech live casinos this is one of the better ones and on a par with Bet365.

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