Hippodrome Online Casino review

Hippodrome Online Casino is the online arm of one of the largest land-based British casinos, The Hippodrome in London’s West End. The website is managed by Betway Limited, which is also a popular betting and gaming company with its own online casino and bingo sites. Hippodrome Online Casino aims to provide the same world-class entertainment, generous rewards and unique playing experience of its land-based establishment. But, will it make you want to shout, “Hip Hip, Hooray?”

If there were a dress code for online casinos, Hippodrome Online Casino would be a black tie event. The striking red, gold, and black design of the website, images of smartly dressed live dealers and nighttime shot of its London casino, and brand logo which uses a gold silhouette of a Roman charioteer all make for a very pleasant viewing experience.

24/7 support is advertised at the top of the site next to a link to the live chat service, and two buttons for registering and logging in also stand out.

The current promotions are listed down the right-hand site of the homepage with the well-organised games lobby taking pride of place in the centre.

At the bottom of the website, there are links to other pages such as Banking, Rewards, About Us, Live Casino, and Terms and Conditions.

The support team works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and they’re a particularly professional and efficient bunch. Depending on your preference, you can get in touch via email, telephone (free-phone), or live chat.

Usually, there are around three or four promotions on offer each month, and the great news is, they’re all exclusive to Hippodrome Online Casino.

To begin with, there’s the welcome package which allows you to scoop as much as £1,000 in bonuses when you become a funded member. With your first deposit of £20 or more, you can claim a 100% match bonus worth up to £250; with your second deposit of £20 or above, you can enjoy a 25% match bonus of up to £250, and with your third deposit of at least £20, you can grab a 50% match bonus of up to £500. Unfortunately, the wagering requirements are a little on the high side at 50x, and you only claim the welcome bonus offers if you’re depositing with Paypal or a credit/debit card.

Every Wednesday and Thursday, Hippodrome Online Casino offers 20% cashback on live dealer games, up to a maximum of £50.

The monthly/seasonal specials are usually well-worth waiting for, as they allow you to play for exciting and rare prizes. For example, in the summer of 2017, players were awarded prize draw entries for playing selected slots each week, and the thirty prizes on offer to the lucky winners included holidays to Morocco, Virgin Experiences, free credits, and free spins.

Betway powers Hippodrome Online Casino using state-of-the-art Microgaming software. This means that you can either play at the desktop Flash casino or via a mobile device. The lobby is user-friendly and well-organised, and includes an exciting selection of live dealer games.

While Hippodrome Online Casino lacks a dedicated Mobile page, there are both iPhone and iPad Hippodrome Online Casino apps available in the Apple App Store. If you use another type of mobile device, simply visit the main website using your mobile web browser and log in as normal or sign-up for a new account.

Strict safety and security measures are in place to protect the Hippodrome Online Casino’s players at all times. All transactions are protected by SSL digital encryption, eCOGRA has certified the site as fair, and a random number generator is used to determine the outcome of all live games. In addition, Hippodrome Online Casino is licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority.

There are over 450 games to choose from, including slots, progressive slots, roulette, blackjack, video poker, live casino games, bingo, Craps, Sic Bo, Keno, and Red Dog. The games are primarily provided by Microgaming, but you can also enjoy Rabcat slots such as Castle Builder and Scary Friends.

Because Microgaming is the sole software provider, the games collection isn’t original and, therefore, you’ll find the same selection on offer at Betway’s own online casino.

You can use any of the following payment methods: Via, MasterCard, Maestro, Neteller, Paypal, Paysafecard, Skrill, EcoPayz, Entropay, Direct Bank Transfer, Click and Buy, and Skrill 1-Tap.

The minimum withdrawal and deposit amounts are both £10, and withdrawal processing takes as little as one day and up to seven days depending on your chosen banking method.

Hippodrome Online Casino has an exclusive Loyalty Club that awards you loyalty points every time you play, and you can redeem your LPs for free casino credits.

The Club consists of six loyalty levels (Red, Silver, Emerald, Platinum, Diamond, and Privé), and on the Rewards Page, you can see how many LPs you’ll need to collect to achieve each level. The entry level (Red) only gives you access to exclusive offers, but from Level 2 upwards, you can take advantage of bonuses of up to 90%.

The only major problem with Hippodrome Online Casino is that all of its games are provided by Microgaming (and Rabcat as part of the Microgaming software suite). So, if you’re a die-hard NetEnt or Playtech fan, you won’t be able to play your favourite titles. But, if you’re looking for superior customer service, a highly reputable and knowledgeable casino operator, and exclusive promotions, we’d highly recommend taking a closer look at the site.