Betfred Review, Poker, Casino, Bingo

Betfred Poker 

One of the leading poker rooms in the iPoker network initiative developed by PlayTech. The network took a hit, like everybody else, with the new U.S. gaming regulations, but it is recuperating fast.

The software has an innovative and good-looking interface with colorful and attractive graphics. The functionality is good, and any early minor glitches in the software have since been fixed. Games offered include Holdem, Omaha Hi and Hi-Lo, Seven-Card Stud Hi, and Five-Card Stud. Ring games, heads-up tables, various sit-and-go's and multi-table tournaments are all available.

Betfred Poker offers plenty of tournaments (over $7,000,000 a month in guarantees) and freerolls with good value. The traffic volume overall is in the middle segment of the industry. Real-money player statistics as of October 2008 show 6,600 ring-game players at peak hours, and 35,000 tournament players at peak hours.

Betfred offers relatively loose games and good software that plays well, even though the game pace can be on the slow side. The software is updated frequently to ensure safety and stability, and there is little downtime as a result.

Game Variety

Betfred Poker has good game variety, with Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hi-Lo, Omaha Hi and Seven-Card Stud Hi all available in Limit and Pot-Limit, and Hold'em offered in No-Limit as well. Table stakes range from 50¢/$1 to $300/$600 in the fixed limit games and 1¢/2¢ to $50/$100 in Pot-Limit and No-Limit games.

Ring Game Traffic

Traffic at Betfred Poker is growing. There are many games at low to mid-stakes No-Limit and Limit Hold'em games. Betfred Poker has peak cash-game traffic of 6,600 real-money players at peak hours (October 2007).

Soft Competition

Play at most tables at Betfred Poker is relatively soft. Most volume is in the No-Limit Texas Hold'em games, where the viewed-flop percentage is normally in the 30s or 40s. Players will sometimes be able to find a full table with pre-flop percentages all the way in the 50s. The players are passive, so it is easy for skilled players to be winning players. 

To download the software press HERE.

Betfred Casino 

Launched in 2005 and gone from strength to strength ever since. Betfred is one of the most respected names in the gambling industry with over 700 shops on the high street in the UK. In addition to 40 years of trading experience, Betfred is the largest independent bookmaker in the world.

The casino is powered by the popular, tried and tested Playtech software. Available in both download and Flash versions, there are over 80 games to choose from. From old favorites such as roulette and blackjack, to new and innovative games slot games, there is something here for everyone.

The software downloads and installs effortlessly and provides one of the best gaming experiences around. In my opinion, the download version edges it over the Flash alternative due to the enhanced graphics and sounds. Should you find yourself with any issues, there is Live Help available directly from the casino lobby. Responses are swift and the support team are knowledgeable and very helpful.

The lobby is easy to navigate, with all games listed in a menu on the left side and all option buttons located at the bottom of the screen. There is a quick link to the fabulous Live Dealers and to all the jackpot games. At the time of writing, one progressive is up to a staggering £1,200,000.

The Live Dealers present a chance to sit with other like-minded players and play against real dealers. This is the closest you can get to the bricks and mortar casino experience without leaving the confines of your home and really should be tried by all.

Mr. Done is known in the industry as the “Bonus King” and this is certainly reflected in the bonuses on offer. A 100% first deposit bonus (up to £100) is backed up with monthly reloads of 25% (up to £25). On offer is the fantastic Betfred Players Club, which is a loyalty reward program, the likes of which are rare in the industry.

The top level players can receive a staggering £800 a month in bonus funds. You start out at Bronze level, moving through Silver, Gold and finally Platinum. Full information can be found HERE.

With over 700 shops currently, and more in the pipeline, there should be one close by for all UK players!

To download the free software press HERE.

Betfred Bingo 

The most recent addition to Betfred. They initially launched with a 90 ball game which has proven very popular, thanks to the 24/7 chat team and the guaranteed prizes. More recently they
 launched their 75 ball version which is available between 6pm and midnight 7 days a week, again with a fully manned chat team to keep the players entertained.

You get £5 free to try out the games and this is before you even make a deposit. On your first deposit, you will receive a 150% bonus up to £100 and a further 25% bonus on every other deposit you make into Bingo.

Betfred Bingo offers an instant play and a download version - both versions offer the same prizes and Betfred Bingo feel, but the download does have the edge with the graphics.

Bingo at Betfred is fun, lively and good value for money with card prices as low as 5p for a strip of 6 tickets on certain games. Standard games are 30p per strip of 6. Prizes vary game to game, but are always enticing and the chat game changes every hour, keeping you interested and giving you the chance to win more bonus funds.

Jackpots here are progressive and not to be sniffed at. Their BOTH (bottom of the hour) JP started at a whopping £20k and is set to be won in 34 numbers or less, a rather interesting proposition for anyone who has ever seen some of the similar sized, but unattainable prizes on other sites. Their standard daily Jackpot started at £2k and is increasing all the time with a count of 37 numbers to scoop the prize. Not forgetting their TOTH (top of the hour) Jackpot which starts at £500 for only 40 numbers.

If you like to play a few side games while your waiting for your numbers to come out, at Betfred Bingo you'll find an array of fun games, many of which you can try for free. There are higher prize winning slots, roulette and video poker games to keep you entertained, all of which can be played alongside your Bingo game, so there is no need to risk missing your numbers being called.

There is a Refer a Friend scheme where players can earn £10 in bonus funds for referring a new player. The real draw at Betfred Bingo though is the chat room. This is where you can meet up with your friends and chat to the host who is always happy to have a chat and will answer any questions you might have.

To download the free software press HERE.