Ladbrokes Casino Review

Ladbrokes first got its starting as a bookmaker in the UK. They worked hard and did very well as the company name is now almost synonymous with betting in the area. Their operation has grown over time until now that they have become part of the very powerful Hilton Group, they can claim to be the World’s Largest Bookmaker. With this title comes a great responsibility as now the entire gaming and hospitality industry looks to Ladbrokes to lead the way into the future. One area that they are very comfortable leading is player security. The company has always operated their business on the principles of security, integrity, and discretion. This is a powerful combination that should go far to put players minds firmly at ease. When we take all of this into account it is very plain to see that Ladbrokes is a very smart choice for players to put their trust in, but will it be any fun?

While the Ladbrokes online casino may not be a new invention, in early 2005 they were given a whole new look. The extreme total makeover was very necessary, but we don’t think that it was extreme enough. All the right pieces are in place, but there is nothing that makes us want to try them out. If a casino doesn’t look fun then why should we assume that it will be fun? Our biggest overall issue with the new site is that it is very lite on new user information. Very basic facts like what requirements your computer must meet were impossible to find. There is a nice help section, but it doesn’t cover these types of topics and a comprehensive list of FAQs would go a long way. If you find a problem that you just can’t handle on your own then Ladbrokes does have 24/7 customer support. There is an especially nice live chat option that we would personally recommend. Like we said, the site works it just needs more in the visual department.

It is on to registration so we can see if Ladbrokes can redeem themselves from a very slow start. The process was very well laid out and didn’t prove to be nearly as much of a chore as it could have been. From here you will chose which version of the Microgaming software that you want for your account. The software is available in the standard downloading and non-downloading formats that are becoming more and more common. What is not common here is the total number of games Ladbrokes has to offer. At last count there were 160 accessible with the downloading format, and 100 with the non-downloading. We weren’t able to try them all, but we commend you if you make it through the list. While play quality will be good no matter which you choose, the downloading package will always be the richer format. This is the only way to go if you have the system requirements and a need for the most true to life experience possible. We especially enjoyed the live dealer option found a several different tables on the floor. When we stepped back and looked at all of this we had to admit that Ladbrokes was quickly making up ground.

On its main page Ladbrokes says that their non-downloading games are ready to, “play instantly from any computer.” This was just more than we could take at face value, so we tried things out for ourselves. It turns out that even after trying three different browsers (Safar, Internet Explorer, and Firefox) and the latest version of Flash there is absolutely no way to access these games using a Mac computer. As Macs are really not that rare, we don’t hold much hope for some of the more creative systems out there. We love that more and more sites are offering a non-downloading option to make their games more readily accessible. The problem is that in most cases it seems that it just doesn’t work. Since there are several casinos out there that have put in the time to make this process run smooth, we know it can be done. A company as well known as Ladbrokes should be leading the way on this issue, not falling into the middle of the pack.

Promotions always have the chance to be a very bright or very dim area for any casino. A bad site can make up a lot of points by having a creative promotions menu in place. At Ladbrokes the offerings are pretty standard with cash incentives and a Players Club. The area where they blow us away is the progressive slot jackpots. With the sheer number of people playing in the casino these numbers grow very quickly. In fact they can get big enough to change your quality of life. If you decide to give Ladbrokes a spin, you need to try for one of these. After all, someone has to win, and you have just as good a chance as anyone else.

It depends on what is important to the player as to what site they will end up calling home. While Ladbrokes does have some problems that need to be address, specifically in published content, new user info, and alternative systems, they are still very good at their core strengths. And those are to offer great games and big prizes. If this is what is important to you then Ladbrokes may just be the place for you. Don’t take our word for it though, go on over and check things out for yourself. And while you’re there don’t forget about those very pretty jackpots.