Away from the reputable but generic crop of white label sites produced by big name operators like White Hat and L and L there are a few very good independent casino brands out there. One of these is bCasino, open since 2018 to customers from both the UK and Europe, boasting a sizable game catalogue, a seriously tasty welcome package, and a decent range of cashier options.

To be straight, we were a bit put off by the cheesy London-centric Brit-imagery on the front page (Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and a London bus of course), but once inside we found a casino site with a really strong portfolio of games and a set of promotions to rival any of its bigger name competitors.

So if you’re looking to try your luck at a different kind of casino this year, bCasino could be the one for you – it’s slick, smart, generous and reliable.

Let’s get down to business then.

When you open your account at bCasino you’ll be eligible for up to £1,200 in bonuses and 50 free spins across your first THREE deposits. That includes a 100% match up to £500, a 50% match up to £200 and a 125% match up to £500.  You need to deposit £20 or more on each occasion to claim the bonus and your Free Spins will only be valid on Highlander, Game of Thrones, Immortal Romance and Jurassic World.

This is a really good welcome offer – for high rollers up to £500 on your first deposit is good value, and if you’re enjoying the gameplay, a further 125% on your third deposit is excellent.

NOTE: Skrill and Neteller deposits do not qualify for the bonus and there is a pretty steep 30x deposit PLUS bonus wagering requirement to fulfil.

To be competitive in the online casino market in the UK an operator must be striking deals with all the top game providers. bCasino have done just that and have a very enticing catalogue of slots and live dealer tables that will appeal to just about every type of gambler.

For slots players there is the draw of titles from the very top tier of game developers, including Big Time Gaming, Microgaming, Scientific, WMS, ELK Studios, Thunderkick and Blueprint Gaming. For high risk players who want to delve into the latest Megaways™ and other volatile slots there’s a lot to get excited about here – including of course BTG’s Bonanza and White Rabbit games, and MG’s Immortal Romance and Thunderstuck II. Whilst on the more alternative end of the scale, quirky but fun games like Birds on a Wire and Pink Elephants from Thunderkick are recommended.

In the live dealer area of the game lobby bCasino have teamed up with the current best in the business, Evolution Gaming. This studio has the biggest selection of tables, stakes and formats in the industry, and their selection will appeal to both hardened VIPs looking for high stakes Salon Prive action, and low stakes casual players wanting to try something different like Dream Catcher or Lightning Dice.

In short, it’s hard to find fault with the games and software at bCasino. One of two more slots providers would be nice – Novomatic are notable by their absence – but for now there is more than enough to get stuck into.

The bCasino cashier covers most bases from debit card to eWallets and money transfers. The one big service that is not available is Paypal, although Skrill and Neteller are.

The minimum deposit is £10 and there are some restrictions on your withdrawals to be aware of. Away from Progressive Jackpot wins which are treated differently it is only possible to withdraw up to £5,000 during a 30-day period. This could potentially be quite restrictive if you got lucky and bagged a decent win that wasn’t a progressive. The pending period here is also a little longer that what we have come to expect at up to 48 hours. If you’re planning to spend money at bCasino you should be aware of both these restrictions on accessing your funds.

There is a full support service at bCasino to cover any queries you have on your account or the games. That means live chat, phone and email. The department is open 11am to 11pm daily, something which could be improved upon.

bCasino is an excellent choice for any UK gambler looking to play at an independent casino site. They offer a really good catalogue of games, most of the popular payment options and some decent bonuses. We can quibble a little with the extended pending period on withdrawals, and the low monthly limits, but aside from these issues, there’s plenty to enjoy here.