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28 August, 2024

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Top UK Gambling Operators Surpass £100m Pledge to Tackle Gambling Harms

30 July, 2024

In today’s gambling news, Great Britain’s top casino operators surpassed the £100 pledged in 2020 to tackle gambling harm in the country. According to new figures from the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), its most prominent members donated £12...

Top Casino Games with The Best Odds (and worst)

13 June, 2024

From video poker to blackjack and European roulette to craps, join us. We explore the best casino games with the best odds of winning money in the UK. If you try to maximise your winnings, the first strategy is to play casino games with the best...

Top 11 High Variance Slots to Play

6 June, 2024

Looking for the best high variance slots with bonus features, thrilling gameplay, jackpots and free spins? Playing high volatility slots is quite an exciting experience, primarily if you activate bonuses and form winning combinations. Slot...

Top 10 Highest RTP Slots for UK Players 2024

19 April, 2024

We have listed slot games guaranteed to give you a high payout rate and included a guide on how to play online slots and maximise RTP at regulated online casinos with a UKGC license. After comprehensive research and review, BestCasino experts found...

When to stop: 5 things every responsible gambler should know

19 September, 2022

Playing slots and other casino games are among the most exciting activities on the internet, especially when you land a big win in one of your favourite games. However, it can be easy to lose track of both time and money when gambling...

Casino: Scorsese’s gambling classic from 1995

23 August, 2022

When it comes to movies based on gambling, none are more iconic than Casino. Released in 1995, Casino is a crime movie set in 1970s Las Vegas, a time when the mob had high stakes in the city. The classic movie features a star-studded cast,...

Safe Swedish casinos with Great.com

11 June, 2021

Today we will dive into the Swedish casino market. It is a market that is rapidly growing every month. This includes both new online casinos and a lot of great games. We will also interview one of the most experienced companies when it...

Mega Ball – A new and exciting live casino game

24 April, 2020

Evolution Gaming revealed 12 new live games at ICE London last year, and one of the most anticipated games on the list has just been released. Mega Ball is a thrilling and fast-paced lottery game with a max win of a staggering 1,000,000 times your...

The history of slot machines

23 April, 2020

If you are an online gambler, the selection of slots has never been better. Nowadays, you can visit any online casino and choose from thousands of slots from a wide range of providers. But slots have been around for much longer than the internet,...

Is it time for Mega Moolah to strike again?

20 April, 2020

Microgaming’s famous Mega Moolah slot paid out a staggering $16,5 million jackpot to a Canadian player only a bit more than a week ago. But as we all know, lightning can strike twice, and the new jackpot has already reached almost £9 mi...

4 casinos you may never have heard of

9 April, 2020

We at BestCasino constantly scan the online gambling world to pick out the best sites. In addition to the big, industry-leading casino operators, we test and review a number of smaller casinos. Here are four great casinos you may never have heard...

Casinos you can’t miss while staying at home

1 April, 2020

If you are staying at home these days, you might be looking to fill the time with some exciting casino action. We at BestCasino have made a list of five of the best casinos to play at while staying at home. Get comfortable and check out these online...

Online Casinos – How does it work?

18 March, 2020

At BestCasino, you can find a wide variety of expert guides on everything from slots to live casino games. But have you ever wondered how the best online casinos actually work? In this article, we will take a deeper look at the concept, technology...

ComeOn has withdrawn from the UK market

3 March, 2020

Last year, ComeOn announced that it would withdraw all brands from the UK market. The company has stated that operating in the UK is both risky and competitive and that they want to put their focus on their main markets instead. ComeOn pulls out...

Slots with highest RTP rate

28 February, 2020

As you probably already know, RTP (Return to Player) is one of the most important factors of online slots. In general, it is a good idea to stick to the slots with the best RTP. In this article, we have collected some of the highest RTP slots on the...

UKGC announces ban on credit card gambling

17 February, 2020

In a move that has been expected for a while, the UK Gambling Commission has recently announced that a new ban on credit card gambling will take effect a bit later this year. This means that it will no longer be possible to use credit cards to make...

Brand new Lightning Baccarat game from Evolution

21 January, 2020

Evolution Gaming has already revolutionized live roulette and dice games with electrifying multipliers, and now it’s baccarat’s turn to get the Lightning treatment. Lightning Baccarat is a brand new live casino game that offers a fresh take on the ta...

New casinos and slots to look forward to in 2020

13 January, 2020

2019 was a great year for us slot players. There were tons of new casinos, generous welcome bonuses and exciting promotions to enjoy throughout the year. In this article, however, we will look to the future and try to predict what the new year will...

BestCasino’s reviews and bonuses of 2019

7 January, 2020

At BestCasino, you can find tons of useful gambling guides and online casino reviews. As a new year has started, we want to look back at some of the casinos we reviewed last year and show you some of the biggest and best welcome bonuses on our...

Happy New Year from BestCasino!

31 December, 2019

2019 is over, and we are looking forward to a new year with exciting games and fantastic bonuses. We hope the new year brings you good fortune and that you will be extra lucky on your favourite slots. In this article, we will look back at some of...

BestCasino family wishes you a wonderful christmas!

23 December, 2019

Christmas is here, and you are (hopefully!) done with the Christmas shopping, decorating and gift wrapping. It is finally time to sit back and cosy up with some Christmas slots, so join us as we take a look at the best Christmas themed online slots...

Play on the go at these mobile casinos

16 December, 2019

If you are looking for the best mobile casinos, you have come to the right place. At BestCasino, you can find tons of useful tips and mobile casino reviews. In this article, we have collected some of the best mobile casinos the internet has to...

Best new casino of 2019

9 December, 2019

2019 is coming to an end, and it’s time to have a look at some of the highlights of the year. We have seen many exciting new online casinos in 2019, but some of them are much better than others. In this article, we will have a closer look at our f...

Best Christmas promotions this year

4 December, 2019

December is here, and that means that many casinos have released their Christmas calendars and special giveaways. In this article, we at BestCasino will highlight some of the best Christmas promotions of the season. Get into the spirit and check...

Find the perfect casino today

26 November, 2019

Are you looking for a new gambling site to call home? Then you have come to the right place! BestCasino is the ultimate guide to online gambling, and our job is to match you with the perfect UK casino. Check out our professional casino reviews and...

Pay N Play casinos – how does it work?

19 November, 2019

Pay N Play is one of the hottest trends in the casino world right now. These casinos allow players to play their favourite games without signing up first - all you need is a bank account, and you’re good to go. In this article, we will explain how P...

A first look at Wings of Riches slot

14 November, 2019

Wings of Riches is an upcoming NetEnt video slot that will be released next month. This magical game features wilds, spreading wilds and free spins with retriggers and multipliers. Join us as we bring you a first look at Wings of...

This is how Megaways slots functions

4 November, 2019

Have you ever heard of the feature Megaways when playing slots? If you do not know what it is, you are not alone. In this article we intend to explain this feature a little so you will understand how it functions. The Megaways slots can provide...

Ozzy Osbourne Slot soon launched

30 October, 2019

It’s soon about to happen! The well-known Swedish game provider NetEnt will finally release the Ozzy Osbourne Slot. The slot machine is expected to be launched on the 21st of November, 2019, and from what we have seen so far, it’s worth the wait. Mee...

EGR Operator Awards 2019 shortlist

22 October, 2019

It’s the time of year we have all been waiting for - the EGR (eGaming Review) Operator Awards 2019. On Thursday, October 24, 2019 it will be revealed who will be the winners of some of the most prestigious awards in the world of iGaming. This a...

Top 5: Halloween slots

16 October, 2019

We are approaching that special time of year when horror lurks around the corner. When ghosts crawl out of the shadows, surrounded by the darkness, ready to haunt you. We're talking about Halloween, of course. This festival will take place on the...

MPN set to close in 2020

7 October, 2019

We are sad to tell all of you poker enthusiasts that Microgaming Poker Network, MPN, will be shut down. Microgaming will no longer be investing in its poker network MPN next year. With this, a 16-year long poker experience is coming to an end. MPN's...

Playson live at Kindred Group

30 September, 2019

Slots from Playson are now live at Kindred Group. This means that Playson slots will be launched at for example Unibet, which is one of the industry-leading sites within iGaming. Unibet has previously launched two of Playson's most innovative and...

Conan slot has been launched

24 September, 2019

We have been waiting with excitement for the slot machine Conan to be released. NetEnt told us this Spring they planned on creating a slot machine based on the cult figure Conan the Barbarian. We had a lot of expectations before the release and now...

NetEnt acquires RedTiger

20 September, 2019

In September 2019, renowned game developer NetEnt announced entering into an agreement to acquire game maker Red Tiger Gaming for GBP 200 million If the financial development goes well, an additional purchase price of GBP 23 million may be added. It...

House edge in casino games

11 September, 2019

When you play at UK casino online, it’s always interesting to know the house advantage in the games. This is also more commonly known as the house edge. You've probably heard of RTP, which stands for Return to Player. The RTP gives you an i...

Top 5: Autumn slots 2019

5 September, 2019

Autumn is almost here. The temperature is getting cooler, the leaves are starting to change colour and the wind is heavy. We are therefore inspired to take a closer look at slot machines that are suitable to play during this season. We have found 5...

How to increase your casino bankroll

30 August, 2019

When playing at a casino online a vital factor is, of course, your bankroll. This determines how much you can bet and play before the fun has come to an end, or when you’ve decided you want to withdraw your winnings. Of course, you would always want...

Slots myths – what is true and not?

22 August, 2019

If you are a casino player you have probably played slots. If not for the game itself, but to get a pause from Roulette or Blackjack. Perhaps you've thought about how slot machines work, if they trick you or if you somehow can improve your game by...

Top 5: Summer slots

15 August, 2019

It's now the middle of August, but summer isn’t over yet. What better way to spend the season than by playing slots with a summer theme to enjoy the lovely summer feeling? We love to throw ourselves in the water, feel the sand between our toes and s...

Gambling superstition: Good luck and bad luck

8 August, 2019

You have probably noticed that there is a lot of superstition within the gambling world. For example, it can be different numbers, gadgets or gestures that are considered good luck or bad luck. Here we go through a few symbols and variations of...

Be aware of withdrawal limits at UK casinos

1 August, 2019

Even though it’s a lot of fun to play casino games online you should be aware of certain things. Two of them being withdrawal limits and maximum cash out limits. So, limits can be a good thing when it comes to keeping boundaries to your gambling h...

How to get help with gambling addiction

25 July, 2019

Gambling at online casinos should be fun and exciting. Not associated with feeling down and irritated. If you ever feel like this or that you’re experiencing issues in your personal life connected to playing at online casinos - don’t be afraid. The...

Don’t get tricked at land-based casinos

18 July, 2019

Even though it’s a lot of fun to enter an online casino it’s something else to actually walk into a land-based casino. It doesn’t matter where you are. Well, of course you can count on a little extravaganza if you do head to Las Vegas, Casino Monte...

Get your read on with thrilling gambling books this summer

11 July, 2019

Lazy summer days are coming up! Make sure you dust off your hammock or bring your best blanket to the nearest park. Don’t forget to bring your books as well. Try to get your read on this summer with some thrilling gambling books. You might be i...

Casinos finally coming to GTA Online

4 July, 2019

After years of waiting, fans of Rockstar’s hit game series GTA can finally celebrate the announcement of casinos coming to GTA Online. There has been a lot speculation about gambling coming to the game for a while now, and Rockstar recently a...

Play at a social casino online

28 June, 2019

Throughout recent years the online casino industry has been blooming. Now you can play anywhere, whenever you want to. Many players enjoy the thrill while gambling all alone. Some might still miss the social part of visiting a physical casino. If...

Boost you’re gambling with luck-bringing plants

19 June, 2019

There are several lucky charms to choose from but as it’s summer, why not try some flowers and plants? Fact is, there is more than one flower that is said to boost your luck. Hopefully, you’ll feel it the next time you log in at your online casino. W...

The latest trend: Virtual Reality Casinos

13 June, 2019

It’s no secret that technology and the internet are in an ever-developing process. This goes for UK online casinos as well, and one of the latest trends in the industry is virtual reality casinos. Now, not all know about this and the ”boom” isn’t her...

Top 5: World’s oldest casinos

5 June, 2019

We’ve said it before and we will say it again. Gambling with money is nothing new. The fact is, this kind of amusement goes way back in history in many different cultures around the world. From Chinese to Greeks, Romans, Indians, and others. It’s fas...

12 inspirational casino gambling quotes

29 May, 2019

Gambling, the human being has been doing it for centuries and it doesn’t seem to matter what new generation comes to life, casino games will always be tempting. At least to some. If we take a look back in time, it’s not just normal people who have be...

Why an online casino blocks your account

22 May, 2019

Most of the time it’s no biggie when you play your favourite slots and table games at UK casinos. However, if and when you do experience some kind of issue or problem it’s not all fun and games anymore. The team working with BestCasino aim to help yo...

Choose the best time to play online casino games

17 May, 2019

When playing at online casinos you might have asked yourself more than one time when it’s really the best time to play. Especially when it comes to chance-based slots. You’re not alone when asking this. The next questions is - is there really an ans...

Top 5: Gamblers throughout the history

9 May, 2019

As you probably know, gambling is not something new. In fact, humans have been gambling in different ways for centuries. Most of the classic table games are more than a hundred years old, which says a lot about how exciting and thrilling it can be....

Throw a perfect casino-themed bash

2 May, 2019

There is something mythical and magical about online casinos. This is where adults have gone to enjoy the exciting amusement of classic gambling surrounded by glitz and glam through ages. Dress up, drink up and let the fun begin. However, not all of...

Why you should play slots from NetEnt and Microgaming

26 April, 2019

As one knows, we’re all different. Which means, we all have our own taste about everything. Including which slots we choose to play from certain providers at the best casinos. Today, there are thousands of video slots at online casinos and the n...

Celebrate Game of Thrones at UK casinos

18 April, 2019

The hype is real! Finally, the latest and sadly the last season of Game of Thrones has started. There’s no doubt about it, Game of Thrones is, hands down, one of the most popular TV series. If you ask us, we would say in all-time. The wait has been l...

Play at online casinos with cryptocurrency

10 April, 2019

As you may or may not know there’s something called cryptocurrency available online nowadays. During the last decade or so the popularity has grown tremendously. Not only in the UK but across the globe. In recent years, even online casinos have d...

5 video slots to play during Easter

3 April, 2019

It’s already April which means that Easter is coming up soon. With all the thousands of video slots you can choose from there are a few that will get you into the right mood. Chickens, eggs and winning chances are some of the main ingredients. Of c...

Explore Monopoly Live exclusively at LeoVegas

25 March, 2019

It’s finally happening! As we’ve been covering at BestCasino a couple of weeks ago, Evolution Gaming is on fire this year. Now it’s time for their latest innovative live casino product to be launched. We’re talking about Monopoly Live, of course. Thi...

New multi-million jackpot on Mega Fortune Dreams

18 March, 2019

Not long ago Microgaming’s slot Mega Moolah dropped a major jackpot to one lucky winner. This time Lady Luck turned to a 65-year-old woman. She was playing NetEnt’s popular slot called Mega Fortune Dreams. This is actually the biggest jackpot of 201...

NetEnt about to launch Dead or Alive 2

13 March, 2019

NetEnt gives us an exciting year ahead. As we’ve entered 2019 NetEnt has already brought us the news about the upcoming slots Conan and Ozzy Osbourne. However, now the game studio has made an announcement about a sequel to the all-time favourite c...

Evolution Gaming about to release 10 new live games

4 March, 2019

One of the world-leading providers of solutions for live casinos online is, hands-down, Evolution Gaming. At ICE 2019 they unveiled none the less but 10 new games that they’ve been working on. Todd Haushalter, Chief Product Officer at Evolution G...

What makes a good casino bonus?

28 February, 2019

One of the primary things we look at before we open an account at any of the new casinos is what they offer as welcome bonuses. And as you probably know, they appear in any way you might imagine. But why do casinos offer bonuses, and what makes a...

5 reasons why you should choose mobile casino gambling

25 February, 2019

Nowadays it’s necessary for a casino to offer a functional mobile casino in addition to their desktop version. However, this wasn’t the case just a couple of years ago. If we look back less than a decade ago the mobile casinos just started to see day...

5 tips on authentic movie themed video slots

19 February, 2019

With so many videoslots to browse through, it won’t take long until you find a theme you like. If you’re into movies and can’t get enough of Hollywood there are some really cool slots with authentic graphics and sounds you should try out. Below you’l...

5 tips to become a great slots player

18 February, 2019

It’s not particularly complicated to get on with playing online slots at UK casinos. No matter if you’re a newcomer or if you’re an experienced player there are always things to learn - and to improve. Nowadays online slots is the biggest category am...

Mega Moolah crowns 2019’s first multi-millionaire

18 February, 2019

There are several different progressive jackpots slots to choose from at UK online casinos today. And let’s be honest. Most of us play and hope for the screen to light up with the news of a massive win - even though you should play because it’s fun a...