What the games section covers
The library draws on 66 providers, among them NetEnt, Playtech, Evolution Gaming, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Blueprint Gaming, IGT, Nolimit City, Red Tiger Gaming, Big Time Gaming, Quickspin, Yggdrasil Gaming, Push Gaming, ELK Studios, Relax Gaming, Hacksaw Gaming, Light & Wonder, Games Global, Spribe and Inspired Gaming. The cards above show the individual titles, so this page concentrates on the groups and on how they differ.
bet365 has a live casino, where a presenter or dealer runs each round on video and you place your bets through the screen. The live casino page explains how live games work and what to read before you join a table. A live round runs at the pace of the table, which is different from a game you can pause between hands.
Table games are the classic card and wheel formats. The blackjack and roulette pages describe how each game is played and what the main bets are. Poker has its own page too, and the poker page is the place to see how that format differs from the table games against the house. In every case the result is random, so a page can explain how a game pays but cannot tell you how to win.
Bingo is available as well, and the bingo page covers it in more detail.
How the groups differ
Live casino games are run by a presenter or dealer in real time. You follow the pace of the table, and a round carries on whether or not you are ready, so it helps to know the rules before you sit down.
Blackjack involves decisions during the hand, while roulette is a choice of bets made before the wheel spins. Each page sets out the format and the main bet types, and the rules are quick to read before you play.
Poker is a different kind of game from blackjack and roulette, because the other players matter as well as the cards. The poker page explains the format.
Bingo is a number-matching game with its own rules and pace. See the bingo page for how it works.
Slots are a separate section, covered on the slots page. The welcome offer is tied to the games it names, which are Book of Horus, Curse of the Bayou, Magic Forge, Wrath of the Deep. It is Up to 500 Free Spins, with wagering shown as "No wagering", a minimum deposit of £10 and a validity of 20 days. T&Cs apply, and the welcome bonus page has the full picture.
Think about the device too. bet365 has an iPhone app, an Android app and a mobile site, and the app page compares the options. Live games depend on a steady connection, so check yours before you join a table.
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Choosing where to start
Start with the pace you are comfortable with. If you like to take your time, blackjack, roulette or bingo can suit better than a live table that moves on without you. If you want the feel of a real table, choose a live game.
Then check the rules. Read how the game pays and what the bets mean on its page before you put money in, and read the rules and bet limits shown at the game, if they are shown.
Keep sessions short and take breaks. A quick game rewards attention to how long you have been playing, not to the last result.
If a format is new to you, read its page from start to finish before you play, and compare the bet types or the rules with what you expected. A game you understand is easier to keep within a limit you set in advance.
Before you deposit
Decide how much you can afford to lose and set a deposit limit to match it. Live tables can run on faster than you expect, so use the time-out tools if you want a pause, and think about GAMSTOP if you want a longer break.
Read the terms of any offer before you deposit, as an offer may apply only to the games it names. The deposits page explains how paying in works.