What Are The Best New Casino Sites?

All of the new online casinos that come under our scrutiny are subject to forensic attention to detail and as such, we have a structure that we follow. In order to ensure that each review is consistently accurate, highly detailed and above all, balanced, our experts are particularly analytical.

Process of signing up

The first step that is taken is to review the signup and registration process for all of the best casino sites UK which come across our radar and in order to do this, we go through each step. While not all operators are the same in terms of the user journey, all of the newest casino sites need to have procedures in place that new customers need to be aware of such as an opt-out scheme.

Following this, and once we are fully aware of how this works for each site, we investigate the deposit process for each type of method that is available. Again, not all new UK casinos will have every payment method available, though we still make sure to only recommend those online operators which do have a good range for customers to choose from such as pay by phone bill casino deposits.

Registration via a sign up bonus

In the majority of instances, each signup process that we undertake has a welcome bonus and in some cases a choice of welcome bonuses affiliated with it, so we try out each one. All signup offers are presented and structured differently to others because some might have alternative types of bonuses.

Some might have a first deposit bonus, where customers are required to part with up to so many funds for a variable percentage, either 50 percent, 100 percent or 200 percent matched max bonus, while others might not require customers to part with any cash and in exchange for what is usually a token sign up bonus.

Others might offer free bonus spins - it really does depend on the business and marketing strategy of that particular new UK casino. In the initial instance, these types of sign up offers may have wagering requirements attached to them and for the sites that we end up recommending where these apply, we look into detail to see how many times customers have to make wagers in order to receive their funds.

After we have a comprehensive and thorough understanding of these, we make a decision whether we think that it is still worth reviewing the rest of the site, based on the experience that we have had so far and whether we think customers will be interested. This also takes into account user journey, aesthetics and overall branding of the site.

Type of slots that are offered and their technical functions

If we are in favour, we delve deep into the offerings from new UK slot sites and casinos. Most new casino sites will have in excess of 1000 different and popular slots on offer from a wide range of software providers, however, between 200-500 is still considered a good amount. One of the first things we check for, which is by and large common in the industry, is that each slot has a demo mode that gives customers the opportunity to try them out prior to gambling with real money on them.

What we check for here is a number of things, especially on the brand new online casinos, including graphics, audio, gameplay, payout frequency (RTP - Return-To-Player, slot variance and slot volatility), as well as how frequently bonus rounds in each slot appear and what the process is for this. Furthermore, we also analyse the type of slots to ensure that these fully meet with our audiences expectations, such as whether they are either the traditional classics, themed (Ancient Egypt/Ancient Greece), or even based on movies and TV series.

Slots with huge Jackpots

In some cases, there are operator sites which offer progressive jackpots and these are often the most popular type of slots due to the fact that players can win millions in prizes at any moment. Often, progressive jackpots will have two or even three different kinds of jackpots of varying amounts and with alternative conditions attached to them. Such as one having to drop in that particular day and another when it reaches a certain amount.

These work across multiple sites, which means that they attract more players than normal slots which is why there is more prize money. Because these are usually on popular slots, we are already familiar with the title and how it works - we do not typically test these progressive jackpots, because we are aware of how the slot itself functions. As there is also a chance that anyone can win millions, it takes away impartiality if we tested them in case we won against actual gambling participants.

Table games that you can play

We also cover table games in our review process, because we know that our readers like to have variety from their online gambling experience. As such we go through each table game to get a feel for how they work. What we find is that not all sites have every table game, however, there is always an ample selection of the classics such as roulette and blackjack with these also presented in different themes and variations. Baccarat, poker and in some cases, keno are offered to players as well.

Live Dealer Casino Games

Becoming more popular over the years is Live Casino and we know that our readers appreciate sites which have this function because they can get a near-enough real casino experience from the comfort of their own surroundings with live dealers. We dedicate considerable sections to this category and are able to provide readers with detailed explanations of how the different live casino games work and what games are on offer.

VIP/Loyalty Schemes are also offered to customers

Another important element that we know readers look for from a site is a VIP scheme, particularly those who are seasoned enthusiasts. This is because there are a number of perks and benefits on offer at the different sites that help to make players feel valued for their loyalty to the brand. We look into each VIP scheme of every site that we review which helps those players who are looking for such make an informed decision.

Compatibility of different devices

Arguably the most important factor for online gambling companies is device compatibility, especially mobile. Since around 2011, mobile has significantly overtaken desktop as the preferred online gambling device of choice, which means that companies devote a substantial amount of investment towards making sure their mobile version of their site is as best as it can be.

Due to smartphones and even tablets for that matter having smaller screens there are so many factors that are important for players, including user journey, user interface and user experience as well as the ability to make deposits and withdrawals easily plus how the actual slots and games work on handsets. We delve deep into this for every site that we assess, paying close attention to each factor. In some cases, sites might have their own dedicated app with both Android and iOS compatibility.

Types of support for the customer

Finally, we look into the forms of customer support that are available for players and this typically ranges depending on the site. Live Chat has become one of the most popular customer service options for players and we investigate this for each site based on a number of factors including responsiveness, daily availability (is it 24 hour?) and also whether solutions were found. In addition, email is another form of customer service that operators offer, with matters usually responded to in 24 hours, while a telephone option is also sometimes available.