Betway

Betway - One-Stop Wagering for All Gaming Options

Based in Malta since 2008 with operations in Gibraltar, Betway operates a single web site featuring an integrated compendium of gaming options for sports betting, games, poker, and casino gambling. Microgaming Systems Ltd. provides the basic applications for the poker and casino areas, while software from Electracade and Orbis OpenBet Technologies powers most of the rest. Instant Play mode is available throughout the site, although downloads are recommended for playing the Casino and Poker games. Separate promotions are offered for each of the four areas, encouraging players to cross platforms and get the maximum out of the site - a one-stop venue for all major wagering online.

Games to Play

The toughest decision any newcomer to Betway has to make is where to begin. The home page invites visitors to "Play Now" in each of the four gaming zones, although there are some elements of the layout that suggest that Sports Betting is the true main entrance. Clicking on Sports or Games will lead straight into the registration process, while the buttons for Casino and Poker connect to their respective download applications.

More than 10,000 sports markets are available through the Betway Sportsbook. They run the gamut from America football, baseball, and basketball to darts, cricket, and snooker. Teams sports include ice hockey, volleyball, handball, rugby, and all Premier League (soccer) matches to name a few. Individual sports range from tennis, cycling, and boxing to downhill skiing and other winter activities.

Betway Games provides a wide array of Instant Play games. Among these are Keno, Numbers, Slots, Bingo, Arcade Games, Scratch Cards and others. Most of these can be tried out risk-free in their free Demo Play versions, before committing real money. New games such as Chain Reactors 100 and Pachinko can be sampled in the Guest Play mode even before registering.

In the download version of the Betway Casino, over 400 high quality games are installed. These include classic 3- and 5-reel slots and new ones like Hitman, Tomb Raider, and Thunderstruck. There are also nine table games, such as Roulette, Baccarat, and Blackjack, plus 21 types of Video Poker. Nine progressive jackpots can be found here, too, including King Cashalot, Major Millions, and the Mega Moolah slot with its top prize approaching £3.4 million.

Poker players will appreciate the variety of games available in the Betway Poker download. There is Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo, and 5-Card Draw. Three versions of stud are offered as well: 5-card, 7-card, and Razz. A feature called PokerBet allows fixed odds wagering on a Texas Hold'em type game, and 14 different poker lessons can be accessed here, too. Rake races offer a massive $10,000 each month.

Bonuses to Claim

Betway operates two separate loyalty programs, one each for Poker and Casino. In the former, points are earned through play and redeemable for entries in specially scheduled Loyalty Tournaments. In the latter, points are awarded at a rate of 5 for every £10 staked and can be turned into bonus cash or casino credits in groups of 5,000 with £10. The two programs are mutually exclusive and point transfers are not possible.

Other promotions at Betway include no-cost slot competitions with free spins as the prizes and periodic raffles for cash and travel packages. There is an ongoing Bad Beat Jackpot in the poker rooms. And frequent sports wagering giveaways are linked to major events, such as the FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon Tennis, and the Olympic Games.