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Casino apps are more popular than ever as the percentage of bettors using their mobiles to gamble continues to rise.
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The majority of users now play casino games on their phones, making a strong app offering central to an online casino's potential success.
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The right app depends on how the reader plays.
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A player who enjoys slots above all else will have different wants and needs from a bettor who likes to have a casino and sportsbook in one app.
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The Standard’s betting experts have put together a rundown of the best casino apps in the UK to help readers decide.
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The Standard’s betting experts have tested and reviewed the following 10 casino apps, rating them on various criteria whilst taking into account user ratings and reviews.
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Ranking | Casino | iOS rating | Android rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ladbrokes | 4.6 stars (27,880+ reviews) | 4.4 stars (8,000+ reviews) |
2 | Coral | 4.6 stars (23,000+ reviews) | 4.4 stars (14,000+ reviews) |
3 | Betfred | 4.6 stars (55,900+ reviews) | 4.3 stars (11,800+ reviews) |
4 | BetMGM | 4.6 stars (9,350+ reviews) | 4.5 stars (3,650+ reviews) |
5 | Virgin Games | 4.7 stars (44,000+ reviews) | 4.6 stars (26,000+ reviews) |
6 | Bet365 | 4.5 stars (16,750+ reviews) | 3.9 stars (3,800+ reviews) |
7 | Sky Vegas | 4.4 stars (8,000+ reviews) | 4.1 stars (11,100+ reviews) |
8 | Paddy Power Games | 4.4 stars (4,000+ reviews) | 3.3 stars (1,750+ reviews) |
9 | Mecca Games Casino | 4.4 stars (32,650+ reviews) | 2.4 stars (2,200+ reviews) |
10 | Grosvenor | 4.3 stars (4,200+ reviews) | 2.6 stars (1,270+ reviews) |
1. Ladbrokes
Why we like it:
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Be aware: There's no all-in-one app, so sports bettors need a second download, and the app's navigation struggles to handle a library this size on a phone screen.
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One of the biggest names in the UK gambling sector, Ladbrokes’ casino app stands out from the crowd.
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An established name with a strong reputation, Ladbrokes backs that up with the sheer scale of casino games on offer.
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That being said, I do find that navigation gets cluttered once a library this size is squeezed onto a phone screen.
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You may be familiar with Ladbrokes’ sportsbook offering, but unfortunately, the operator doesn’t offer an all-in-one app.
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That means bettors who want to bet on sports and play casino games, too, need to download separate apps.
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The Ladbrokes welcome offer features 200 free spins when bettors deposit and wager £10.
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No matter which casino game you prefer, there’s plenty of choice, with frequent offers for slots, roulette, live casino, blackjack and poker.
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Coral
Why we like it: A reliable, well-received app on both iOS and Android, with a broad spread of casino promotions and withdrawals that tend to land quickly.
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Be aware: Casino and sport are split across separate apps, and the interface feels dated next to newer rivals, with some users reporting occasional freezing.
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Like Ladbrokes, Coral's casino games sit in a separate app from its sportsbook, so bettors wanting to bet on sport again need a second download.
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Users report that it loads reliably day to day, though some flag occasional freezing that requires a restart.
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I found the interface a little dated next to newer rivals, as well as fellow established brands.
There is a good range of promotions for various casino games.
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Regular players can earn Coral Coins, which can be exchanged for casino bonuses.
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Betfred
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One of the few apps here to keep casino and sportsbook under one login, and it runs smoothly while offering one of the deepest jackpot selections we tested.
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Be aware: Slots are awkwardly divided across two sections, which makes finding a specific game harder than it should be, and the in-app selection doesn't match the desktop site.
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The Betfred app is one of the only apps on this list to combine its casino offering and sportsbook under a single login, so casino players don't need a second download.
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The Betfred casino app is stable and consistently smooth when playing, though some users have suggested the in-app slot selection is smaller than Betfred’s desktop library.
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I personally felt it was a bit hard to navigate, with regular misclicks and struggles to find what I was looking for.
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The Betfred casino welcome offer provides no-wagering free spins with a face value of £10.
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Depending on how many spins you want, you can choose between 50, 100 or 200 free spins.
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A big draw for the Betfred app is the 200+ progressive jackpot slots, one of the deepest hauls tested.
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It must be said that the slots are split awkwardly across casino and Vegas sections in the app, which is part of the navigation issues noted.
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4. BetMGM
Why we like it:
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An award-winning operator whose app performs well across iOS and Android, offering access to a jackpot slots network you won't find elsewhere.
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Be aware: Some players report being logged out mid-session and having to re-enter their details, and free spins from the welcome offer expire quickly.
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Named Online Casino of the Year at the EMEA Global Gaming Awards, the BetMGM app is a consistent performer across both the iOS and Android versions.
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That being said, some reviewers flag occasional mid-session logouts and buggy game filters within the app.
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The free spins carry 10x wagering.
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All withdrawals are processed within six hours, with debit card withdrawals taking four hours on the casino app if the accounts have fast-fund facilities.
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