Betsson Casino Review (NZ)

Betsson Casino Review Introduction

Betsson’s casino section is actually a sub-domain of the main website. It can be accessed via a horizontal menu at the top of each page which also includes links to the company’s sportsbook, poker and blog sections. Most SEO experts advise against the use of sub-domains for one reason or another. But when you’re as large as Betsson, it shouldn’t matter. However, in terms of design, trying to include multiple subdivisions on a single website can present challenges. For instance, Betsson’s sportsbook section is far more detailed than the casino page and presents its information in a different layout. This hurts the visual consistency of the website, leaving the impression that it’s all been haphazardly cobbled together. The casino section comprises the usual promo header and game lobby area although, to our amazement, a vertical menu has also been included to the left of the thumbnails. To the right, sit ‘Latest Winners’, ‘Jackpots’ and ‘Hot Games’ panels. Unfortunately, navigating between the casino sub-pages causes the promo header to disappear which means that the content jumps during browsing. Not great, especially when you consider how prominent the Betsson brand has become.

Betsson Casino Bonus and Promotions

Betsson Casino offers cash spins on Starburst, Moonshine Rises, Jumanji, Book of Dead and/or Bonanza to new registrants. Open an account, deposit and play to get one of three cash offer spins. 25 cash spins for NZ$25 deposit, deposit NZ$100 and get 100 cash spins, or deposit NZ$200 to get 20 cash spins.

Betsson Casino Games

Betsson Casino is unrivalled in terms of game selection – in fact we’ve never come across so many. We counted over 4000 titles in the categories of online pokies, table games, progressive jackpot games and even land-based pokie machine titles. Unfortunately, demo play is not available for any of them, even after registering. Nevertheless, visitors will be able to enjoy major games from most of the major developers.

Betsson Casino Pokies

Bettson’s seemingly limitless range of casino pokies includes hits such as Aloha: Cluster Pay, Bruce Lee, Goldwyn’s Fairies and Motorhead. Progressive jackpots also feature heavily with favorites like Hall of Gods, Mega Fortune, Mega Moolah and Spin and Win. In addition, retro freaks should be pleased about the collection of classic pokie machine games which have been successfully ported over for browser play.

Live Dealer Games

Betsson’s live dealer suite offers 24/7 streaming and is powered by Evolution Gaming. Multiple variations of baccarat, roulette, poker and blackjack ar available as well as the wheel of fortune styled game, Dream Catcher. As one would expect, the video feeds are of a very high quality offering seamless, uninterrupted play that’s overseen by professional dealers.

Betsson Casino App and Mobile

Apart from Betsson’s poker app which needs to be downloaded, all games are instant-play. Mercifully, the chaotic desktop layout has been discarded in the move over to mobile and tablets device. Instead, visitors are treated to a beautifully crafted and intuitive website interface that uses horizontal scrolling for home-page game browsing. The interior lobby pages organizes game thumbnails into two columns and uses lazy-load, thus improving load times and preventing lag. A filter option is also thrown in which allows players to narrow their search according to provider, A-Z, jackpot size and popularity.

VIP Scheme

Betsson offers a tiered VIP rewards program in which players accumulate points according to the number of games they play. These can then be redeemed for cash with the exchange rate adjusted according to the player’s VIP level. For bronze members, 100 points is equal to 1 Euro (oh my). With that said, VIP points do remain valid for six months. Players are also able to collect bonus points when they wager on Betsson’s real money poker games. Accumulating points helps to increase loyalty levels, unlock tournaments and promotions and may also be used to redeem cash. The system is broken down into an unspecified number of tiers which are calculated on a monthly basis. A minimum number of points must be accumulated by the player each month to ensure they retain their tier status – otherwise they lost their position. Ten points are awarded for every Euro deposited. Once 30 points have been collected, these may be redeemed for 1 Euro. Not much of an enticement then…

Customer Support

A detailed FAQ section offers information about deposits, withdrawals, bonuses and other commonly queried areas. Live chat and email support is also available 24/7 for befuddled players.

Betsson Casino Review Summary

Betsson Casino has got plenty going for it. The game selection is possibly the biggest we’ve ever come across with thousands of pokies and table games instantly available. Support is adequate, offering the usual channels of communication the modern gamer expects from a top-rated casino. On the downside, Betsson’s rickety desktop website leaves a lot to be desired, resembling a cheap WordPress theme – thankfully though, its design ‘quirks’ aren’t carried over to tablet or mobile devices. In conclusion then, a solid if flawed casino platform that’s saved by its expansive range of games.