Hippodrome Casino Review

Hippodrome online casino brings the iconic and world-renowned London casino to the online gaming platform. With a whole host of slot machines and other casino games courtesy of Microgaming software developers, patrons to this website will find plenty of premium quality casino entertainment on offer.

The website is elegantly designed with a dark and luxurious aesthetic which emulates the rich and sophisticated atmosphere of the real Hippodrome Casino in London's Leicester Square. The only difference is that you won't need to meet any dress code as you can enjoy this coveted casino experience from the comfort of your own home in your pyjamas and slippers.

This online environment is fully safeguarded from unwanted threats with state of the art SSL encryption technology, meaning that all payments and personal details are safe from online hackers. What's more, there is a 24/7 customer support team available, including a live chat portal. So, if a customer ever does encounter a problem, there will always be someone there to take care of it.

An illustrious history

This online casino is the virtual embodiment of the real life Hippodrome Casino in London, which was opened in 2012 after a team of entrepreneurs took the famous old theatre in Leicester Square and restored it to its once glorious stature. Today, the casino is one of the most prestigious land based casinos in the entire UK and it still doubles up as a theatre to host circus acts and burlesque performances.

As for the online site, well the story is more circus-like than prestigious. That is because the website has been blacklisted by a number of industry watchdogs because of suggestions that the casino's affiliate programme has been using questionable business tactics and refusing to resolve customer complaints. While the exact details of these accusation are difficult to verify, it does nonetheless plant some seeds of doubts. Moreover, it would appear from their track record that the casino is not the best and resolving customer complaints – some of which concern delayed withdrawals.

We understand that Betway PLC, who obviously own Betway casino are the company responsible for running the online arm of Hippodrome - which might explain the complaints to a certain extent.

Apart from that, this casino appears to be fully up to scratch with all of the requisite licensing and regulations of the gambling industry. In fact, the company holds two licenses: one from the UK Gambling Commission to ensure that UK based players are protected; and another from the Malta Gaming Authority to ensure that non UK based players are protected. The website also holds a few badges to suggest that it abides by fair gaming standards from eCOGRA and IBAS.

Top of the slots

All of the slot machines available to play at this casino website are supplied by one of industry's leading software developers, Microgaming. This means that patrons will find a solid selection of popular games, which come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. The one thing you can be certain of is that every game will provide thrilling graphics and a fair few edge of your seat moments to boot.

Starting with the 3-reel slots, players will be able to enjoy the simple pleasures of some timelessly classic slot machines such as Break Da Bank, Legacy and Couch Potato. There are also a few themed 3-reel slots such as the festive Jingle Bells, the mystical Spell Bound and the Chinese new year themed Happy New Year slot.

If players want to up the ante by a couple of reels, then they can enjoy a vast assortment of 5-reel slot machines too. There are more than 150 to choose from and they include some incredible adventures such as Jurassic Park, Tomb Raider Secret of the Sword and the ever-popular Game of Thrones slot which has 243 ways to win.

There are also some classic themes in the 5-reel selection including Reel Gems and Fruit Fiesta. Alternatively, players can refine their 5-reel slot selection to themes which include Animals, Around the World, Luxury, Romance, and Sports. So, no matter what you're into, there will be a slot machine to match your every desire.

The full casino experience

It won't be likely to happen in a hurry but if players do eventually get tired of the slot machines, then they can have a gander at the many other table and card games on offer at Hippodrome online casino.

There are all sorts of varieties from the roulette, blackjack and baccarat game genres. Plus, players can try out a whole array of intriguing video poker games as well as the live casino.

Timely and efficient banking

This online casino offers up a decent spread of payment options, ranging from the classic bank card to e-wallets and online vouchers. Most deposit options are processed more or less immediately while all withdrawals are subject to a 24-hour pending period, during which time the casino may ask for ID verification.

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The above limits are in British Pounds and can be rounded up/down for US Dollar and Euro ammounts.

A capital bonus offer

Hippodrome Casino boasts a welcome bonus package that is just as impressive in size and in stature as the London casino itself. First of all, the casino will give you £10 to get your started, no deposit required. After that, players can claim up to £1,000 in bonuses from their first three deposits:

• 100% bonus from first deposit up to £250
• 25% bonus from second deposit up to £250
• 50% bonus from third deposit up to £500

So, you will have to deposit £2,250 to be claim the entire bonus amount. Here are the terms and conditions:

• All three deposit bonuses are valid within 7 days of opening your account
• Each deposit bonus must be wagered 50 times before funds can be withdrawn from your account.
• The free £10 bonus must be wagered 100 times before you can withdraw funds from your account.

Casino on the go

You can go there in person or you can go there at home with your own personal computer. Well, now you can go there wherever you may be in the world with the Hippodrome Casino mobile experience for phones and tablets. The mobile optimised website includes a selection of the same great Microgaming slot machines and it is accessible via most good mobile browsers powered by Android, iOS and Windows operating systems.

What's the deal?

This casino brand is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious names in the UK gambling industry. Thanks to the casino's prominent stature in the centre of the London entertainment scene, players can be guaranteed that they will get plenty of enjoyment out of the online and mobile version.

However, there is one niggling issue; the fact that the casino and its affiliate programme has been held under suspicion for alleged dodgy business dealings and negligence towards customer complaints.