Which Is The Best UK Casino?

Picking the best UK casino from the plethora of online casinos available isn't particularly easy, but after 5 years gambling online, at least I have experience to rely on! It's a subjective decision obviously, and a lot will depend on what an individual wants and expects from an online casino. Fair games and a trustworthy name are given requirements but fast cashouts and good customer service are the main areas of concern.

You'll see from the various online casino reviews dotted around Online Casino UK that this is not only pertinent criteria for me, but also an area where online casinos vary enormously. Why wait 3 or 4 days for a casino to process your winnings when some do it next day, or even "same day" in the odd instance?

The purpose of this Best Casinos page therefore is to highlight 3 or 4 UK casinos which have given me the type of service that I expect. They won't be right for everyone, but each is worthy of the Best UK Casino accolade for me and will hopefully give you a good starting point.

Let's start at the top. One of the first casinos I had the good fortune to stumble on was 32Red casino and even to this day, it remains one of the first online casinos I visit on a weekly basis. It runs on the excellent Microgaming platform which has over 300 games, but it's the customer service and the way they treat me as a loyal player that makes them the best UK casino for me. Plus the cashouts are always processed within 24 hours, sometimes quicker. [Play 32Red »]

Next up, I'd have to say that Ladbrokes casino is right near the top of the list. It has exactly the same games as 32Red and in fact offers even quicker cashouts, although customer service is a little more run-of-the-mill and promotions are fewer. But as far as a safe, reliable and solid online casino to play, you really can't go far wrong. I'd rate it as the equal best UK casino with 32Red although for slightly different reasons. [Play Ladbrokes »]

I'm going to go slightly off-centre for my next pick. Blue Square casino might not be an obvious choice for an online casino, but they have one and it's very good. It uses Wagerworks/IGT software and is no-download (Flash) meaning it runs in a browser and on an Apple MAC. It does have quite a lot less games than those casinos I mentioned above and is probably best for slots players (Wolf Run, Cleopatra etc), but it's very fast on cashouts, very easy to use and has good VIP support. [Play Blue Square »]

A more obvious name is next up. Bet365 casino is known for it's sportsbook primarily but it also has a very good online casino running on Playtech software. This has over 150 Casino games and a good array in every department making it suitable for just about everyone. It also has very quick cashouts and regular, if unspectacular, promotions. It provides multi-language support and has a very good reputation. It's another that's been on my hard drtive for a long time and I am a frequent visitor (the "Gladiator" and "Hulk" slots are probably the best slot games anywhere IMO). [Play Bet365 Casino &Raquo;]

There are other casinos that are worthy of a mention in contending for my Best UK Casino suggestions, most notably Virgin Casino and Paddy Power Casino, both of which use Wagerworks/IGT software much like Blue Square (see above), and the ever-excellent ToteSport Casino (Playtech software, like Bet365) which I play regularly but you have to draw the line somewhere. If you want more options and opinions, then check out the online casinos in the sidebars around the site - they are all good in different ways.

Footnote: For US residents, I have put together a shortlist of the best USA casinos which you can check out. Additionally, I have written up a page containing some useful casino tips for all players that provides some information on choosing the right online casino for you.