Ladbrokes Casino Review

If you live in the UK, Ladbrokes is a name that is probably near and dear to your very heart. Since joining forces with the omnipotent Hilton Group they have become the rightful heir to the title of world’s largest bookmaker. These are some very big shoes to fill, as the company is also seen as being a driving force in both the hospitality and gaming industries. With all of their experience in real world betting, Ladbrokes’ move to the virtual world should not be surprising to anyone. Players will also find no surprise in the level of security and discretion that Ladbrokes offers. It has taken many years and much hard work for them to reach where they are today, and they are not about to risk their reputation on anything. Ladbrokes knows that if players don’t feel safe, they will find another place to play. So with all this said there is no doubt that Ladbrokes is the smart choice, but will they be the exciting one as well?

Just as Ladbrokes is no new name in casinos, Ladbrokes online casino is no new offering. The difference is that in early 2005 Ladbrokes online casino was the recipient of a much needed face lift. We love the idea, but this is really just a good first step. While every piece that we tested was in full working order the whole place felt more like a factory than a funhouse. There was no sparkle, no sizzle, nothing at all to get us excited about playing at Ladbrokes. This is such a big name that the sky is really the limit as far as design is concerned, it would be very hard for them to go over the top. The real criminal here though is the lack of useful information for new users. No matter how long we searched we couldn’t find something as simple as what the minimum computer requirements were. The site does boast a very small help section that needs a serious shot of steroids before it can claim to be very helpful. If you run into a snag that you just can’t power through, then customer support is there to help through several channels, including a very helpful live chat. There is nothing really wrong here, it is just so boring. We want a site to just jump out and grab us, not sit back and hope that we stop by for a visit.

As disappointed as we were in the home page we have to say that the games more than made up for it. Before you can get to those however you have to bite the registration bullet. This is never a fun chore, but Ladbrokes does their best to make it as easy as possible. Now you get a choice. You will need to decide whether or not you want to try the more deluxe downloading software that will install all 160 games onto your computer. Or would you rather sample the non-downloading version at a mere 100 games. Yes, we are very serious that really is how many games they offer. Since both options are delivered using the Microgaming software package you are guaranteed smooth high quality play no matter which you choose. However, if you system meets the requirements then we highly recommend that you try the download. The file size really isn’t that large and the amazing graphic quality and customization options more than make up for your download time. This will give you the best overall experience and open up options like the “Live Dealer,” tables.

We found a very interesting statement made by Ladbrokes that we just had to put to the test. The company claims that users can, “play instantly from any computer,” when using the non-downloading system. This is great, but only when it’s true. We put them to the test using our own in house Mac and found that no matter what configuration of browser and Flash that we tried there was simply no way to play Ladbrokes games on that system.. Now we love the fact that Ladbrokes is making the effort here, but we still need the follow through. This should be a top priority problem that the company is really working to fix.

Ladbrokes has a fair showing in the promotions department where it offers players a small variety of cash incentives as well as their very own Players Club. Things are nice here but they aren’t great. The area that will really make you stand up and pay attention is their progressive jackpots. This is a very big casino both virtually and in reality. What this means to you is that they can fund some serious jackpots, serious enough to change the course of your life. If you stop by to see nothing else, this is one thing you really need to see for yourself.

As we worked our way through the site, one word just kept popping up again and again, solid. The site offers consistent levels of strong game play in a very sound and secure environment. No, they don’t do it with all the flair and sizzle of their competition, but this is no flash in the pan company. They deliver where it matters most, the games and the prizes. With both of those things taken care of, we can deal with any other issues that might pop up. Ladbrokes just needs to carry that same consistency into their system requirements to make good on their own pledge. If they can take care of that then this just might be one very fine place to play. Ladbrokes is a very nice all around casino that can offer you both great games and top level security. If this sounds like what you are looking for, then make sure to go see things for yourself. You won’t be sorry that you did.