BetBright is an emerging star in the online casino universe, operated as part of a full-service betting site operated by Dedsert (Ireland) Ltd and licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. It doesn’t (yet) operate a specific site localised for South African players, however, it welcomes international customers outside the UK and has many tempting reasons to warrant it going under our microscope, as we shall see.
There’s a warm welcome for new players to BetBright Casino, with a headline of £500 in bonus money to collect over your first three deposits. The formula for this is:
As always the true value of any Welcome Bonus only becomes clear with a little scrutiny of the attached terms and conditions, so here are the essentials to note:
Wagering Requirement – BetBright apply a 50 times wagering requirement to the bonus paid on the first deposit of its Welcome Bonus, increasing to 60 times for the second and third deposit.
Minimum Deposit – the bonus available on each step can be earned with a minimum deposit of £10 on that step.
Game Weighting – the advertised contributions to the wagering requirement are:
We were a little disappointed with the rather high wagering requirement that kicks in on the bonus paid on the second and third deposit of this offer, but we have a tip; to get the best from this offer consider committing as much as you can on the first deposit to take advantage of the better match (100%) and lower wagering requirement on that step. Overall though, BetBright’s Welcome Bonus is a decent enough promotion that can add an agreeable chunk of extra money to play with.
BetBright really lights up our eyes when it comes to its selection of games, for here you’ll be knee-deep in some of the very finest cuts of online casino entertainment. All the games here are Instant Play, and BetBright has sourced its selection of slots, table games and video pokers from some of the very best developers in the industry. Microgaming, NextGen, NetEnt, Elk Studios and Thunderkick all have their wares on offer here, and that mean hundreds of good reasons to stay and play.
Simply diving into the online slots at BetBright delivers a big grin from us, since there’s hit, after hit, after hit. Starburst, Foxin’ Wins, Thunderstruck II, Dead or Alive, Gonzo’s Quest and the millionaire-making Mega Moolah are just the tip of the iceberg and should have any keen slot jockey salivating like a rabid dog!
Choice and quality come together in spades here, and we found it very hard to tear ourselves away from BetBright’s oasis of games to actually complete this review.
Getting out and about with BetBright Casino in your pocket is a very easy affair, with native apps available for both iOS and Android devices, and support for other systems that can access online content with HTML5 compliant web browsers.
Even with its mobile casino, BetBright offers a feast of hundreds of games to play and (of course) all this is possible using just the single player account. Whether you sign up to play with these guys first at the mobile casino or the desktop site, that account will give you access to BetBright Casino on whichever device you chose to log in with on future sessions.
As a full-service betting site, BetBright offers an awful lot of on-going promotions to keep its various customers happy after their Welcome Bonus has faded into memory, including casino specific treats. All its current offers are advertised on its Promotions page, but you can also opt in to receive additional exclusive offers tailored to your preferences via email once you’ve registered as a new player.
Promotions are refreshed on quite a regular basis and, at the time of our review, BetBright Casino players could enjoy a little more action with its Slot of the Week offer. This had its High Society slot under the spotlight with a freebie of £10 in free casino chips as a little bonus for players who had wagered £100 through that slot during the week of the promotion. OK, that’s not necessarily a headline-making deal, but every little helps as they say!
Aside from a very detailed FAQ, BetBright can offer human-powered customer support via the following channels:
We couldn’t fault the friendliness and efficiency of BetBright’s staff when contacted during this review, however we must note that the service is only available between 8 am and Midnight (so 9 am until 1 am for us South African players). We suspect that is unlikely to be an issue for the majority of players – and BetBright’s service proved very reliable suggesting most players will probably rarely need to contact customer support – but 24/7 support is always nice to have.
Currently, all BetBright accounts are limited to GBP, so deposits in with ZAR will be converted and vice verse with withdrawals. There is also a more limited choice of payment methods on offer here, with Visa and Mastercard credit/debit cards and Skrill e-wallet the only options available. With respect to withdrawal times, after standard security checks, you can expect funds to be cleared back to credit/debit cards within three to five business days, and Skrill should be near instantaneous.
BetBright Casino’s big appeal lies with the fantastic choice of games it offers under one roof whether your play a session at its desktop or mobile casino. We’ve mentioned a few chinks in its armour – no 24/7 customer support and limited banking options – but they don’t really take too much shine off the generally positive feel we got from playing here. This is a friendly, reliable place to play with plenty to recommend it, so although it’s not got a site specifically localised for South African players, we have no hesitation suggesting it as a casino to check out if you’re hunting for somewhere new to play.
