What are high stakes games?

High stakes (or high limit) games are regular casino games like roulette or blackjack, but played with very large bets. Players who frequent these games are often referred to as high rollers, and may receive preferential treatment at casinos. Baccarat is often viewed as a favourite game for high rollers. The high roller treatment

We'd all like to be treated well by casinos but let's face it, it makes sense for them to roll out the red carpet for the biggest investors. If you've ever been to Las Vegas or any big brick and mortar casino you've probably seen a fair few VIPs. It's obvious when they're around, and not just because of the flash cars they arrive in. When a high roller arrives at a casino they'll immediately be greeted by a harem of casino staff, often including the casino manager themselves. High stakes players will often have their own dedicated table waiting or, for super high rollers, their own room.

Casinos go to great lengths to accommodate high stakes players because of the money they bring in. I remember reading a case about the famous poker player Phil Ivey winning $9.6 million on baccarat with edge-sorting that was only made possible after he insisted the casino rotate the cards in front of him for good luck. The payout was contested, but it serves as an example of the lengths casinos will go to in order to keep their high stakes players happy.

High Stakes Casinos


IMPORTANT: Please note that the casinos highlighted in yellow on this page are ones I have played over the past 10 years or so that seem to be best geared up for high stakes play. I decided this based on 3 things:

1) My personal experience of each casino's VIP support
2) Any cashout restrictions that apply
3) Maximum bet limits allowed.


I should caveat this with 2 points:

Firstly, maximum bet limits can change and some casinos have different policies for live dealers, RNG games and slots, so it is impossible for me to list them all, therefore I have had to generalise in the "High Bet Limits" column.

Secondly, I don't play them all as regularly as I'd like to so some of the info may be dated until I can get round there again but as a general idea of a good casinos for high stakes players, the list is always pretty relevant. A good casino generally stays a good casino!

I created this list of "high-roller friendly" casinos to accompany my two-part "Playing for High Stakes" article (pops up in a new window) which explains in detail the issues a high stakes online player faces and identifys some sepcific casinos that are good for certain types of game.

You may also find that as a high stakes player, if you are making chunky deposits (£500+) on a regular basis and betting big then many casinos will happily change some maximum bet limits for you. You can but ask!

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List Notes:   "High Stakes Friendly" casinos are already highlighted.   Generally this means no cashout restrictions, higher bet limits & VIP player support.
 
 
Online Casino
 
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Licensing
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Time
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Casino Imposed Withdrawal Restrictions (VIP overrides may apply)
(Banks, ewallet and card providers may also impose limits)
High Bet
Limits
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Info &
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Bet365 Casino Playtech Yes Yes Yes UK 12 hrs 24 hrs Yes 9.3 View Go »
BetBright Microgaming/Net Ent Yes No Yes UK 0 hrs 24 hrs Yes 9.3 View Go »
Casumo Casino NetEnt/Microgaming/WMS/Bally/IGT Yes No Yes Malta N/A hrs 24 hrs Yes 9.3 View Go »
Genting Novo/IGT Yes Yes Yes Alderney 24 hrs 24 hrs Yes/No 9.3 View Go »
Grosvenor Aristo/Novo/IGT/WMS Yes Yes Yes Alderney 0 hrs 24 hrs Yes 9.3 View Go »
Guts Casino Microgaming/Aristo/Net Ent Yes No Yes Malta 0 hrs 12 hrs No 9.3 View Go »
Kaboo Casino Microgaming/Net Ent Yes No Yes Malta 2 hrs 12 hrs Yes 9.3 View Go »
Paddy Power Playtech Yes Yes Yes Alderney 0 hrs 24 hrs Yes/No 9.3 View Go »
32Red Casino Microgaming Yes Yes Yes Gibraltar & UK Gambling Commisson 24 hrs 24 hrs Yes 9.2 View Go »
BGO Casino Ptech/WMS/IGT/Net Ent Yes No Yes Alderney 24 hrs 48 hrs Yes 9.1 View Go »
Coral Casino Playtech/IGT/WMS Yes Yes Yes Gibraltar 0 hrs 24 hrs No 9.1 View Go »
Jetbull Microgaming/IGT/Net Ent/Aristo Yes No Yes Malta 2 hrs 12 hrs $10,000 daily withdrawal limit No 9.1 View Go »
Unibet Casino Microgaming/IGT/WMS/Net Ent Yes No Yes Malta 0 hrs 24 hrs Yes 9.1 View Go »
ComeOn Casino Microgaming/Playtech/Net Ent Yes No Yes Malta 12 hrs 12 hrs Yes/No 8.9 View Go »
Leo Vegas Microgaming/WMS/Net Ent Yes No Yes Malta 24 hrs 48 hrs $20,000 monthly withdrawal limit (increased VIP limits discretionary) No 8.9 View Go »
Casino Luck Microgaming/IGT/Aristo/Net Ent Yes No Yes Malta 24 hrs 36 hrs No 8.7 View Go »
Golden Lounge Microgaming No Yes Yes Gibraltar 24 hrs 24 hrs Yes 8.7 View Go »
Mr Green Aristo/IGT/Net Ent/Microgaming Yes No Yes Malta 48 hrs 72 hrs No 8.7 View Go »
Mr Smith Microgaming/IGT/WMS/Net Ent Yes No Yes Malta 0 hrs 24 hrs No 8.7 View Go »
 
 
Online Casino
 
Games Provider(s)
 
Live
Dealer
Down
Load
Instant
Play
Licensing
Jurisdiction
Reverse
Time
Cashout
Time
Casino Imposed Withdrawal Restrictions (VIP overrides may apply)
(Banks, ewallet and card providers may also impose limits)
High Bet
Limits
Pts
 
Info &
Games
 
 
Trada Casino Microgaming No No Yes Isle Of Man 0 hrs 12 hrs $10,000 weekly withdrawal limit No 8.5 View Go »
Casino Room Microgaming/Aristo/Net Ent Yes No Yes Malta 0 hrs 48 hrs No 8.4 View Go »
OVO Casino Novomatic No No Yes Malta 12 hrs 24 hrs Yes 8.4 View Go »
Intercasino WMS/Amaya/Net Ent Yes No Yes Malta 24 hrs 24 hrs $4,000 weekly withdrawal limit Yes 8.3 View Go »
Maria Casino Microgaming/WMS/Net Ent Yes No Yes Malta 0 hrs 24 hrs No 8.3 View Go »
Betfred Playtech Yes Yes Yes UK 0 hrs 24 hrs No 8.2 View Go »
Cherry Casino Microgaming/Net Ent No No Yes Malta 72 hrs 72 hrs No 8.2 View Go »
Energy Casino Novo/Microgaming/Net Ent No No Yes Malta 12 hrs 24 hrs $5,000 daily withdrawal limit (increased VIP limits discretionary) No 8.2 View Go »
Vera And John IGT/Net Ent Yes No Yes Malta 0 hrs 72 hrs $5,000 weekly withdrawal limit No 8.2 View Go »
Casino Cruise Microgaming/Aristo/Net Ent No No Yes Malta 24 hrs 48 hrs $10,000 daily withdrawal limit No 8 View Go »
Dunder Casino Various Yes No Yes Malta 24 hrs 48 hrs No 8 View Go »
Casino.com Playtech No Yes Yes Gibraltar 48 hrs 48 hrs No 7.9 View Go »
Mansion Playtech Yes Yes Yes Gibraltar 48 hrs 48 hrs No 7.9 View Go »
EuroSlots Microgaming/Net Ent No No Yes Malta 72 hrs 72 hrs No 7.8 View Go »
Betfair Playtech Yes Yes Yes Malta 0 hrs 24 hrs No 7.6 View Go »
Hippodrome Microgaming Yes No Yes Malta 24 hrs 24 hrs Yes 7.6 View Go »
GoWild Casino Microgaming Yes Yes Yes Malta 24 hrs 24 hrs No 7.3 View Go »
Ladbrokes Microgaming Yes Yes Yes Gibraltar 0 hrs 12 hrs No 7.2 View Go »
Betway Casino Microgaming No Yes Yes Malta 72 hrs 96 hrs $30,000 daily withdrawal limit Yes 6.5 View Go »

Limits

There are three main types of limit you'll want to check for before you commit to playing at a high stakes casino: deposit limits, withdrawal limits, and table limits. I've read tonnes of reviews from players (both high stakes and regular) getting wound up when they've made deposit after deposit only to get a big win and then be told there are limits to how much they can withdraw each month. It's frustrating but if it's all in the terms and conditions, there's not much you can do, so make sure you think ahead.

The other main thing you should look for are table limits. Many players will play games like roulette that involve covering a large amount of the board, and if this isn't possible it can jeopardise the whole bet and any potential winnings. Some tables have a betting limit of a few hundred chips, so make sure the casino is able to accommodate your high stakes bets in full, as the term high stakes itself is pretty ambiguous.

VIP service online

So how can you make sure you get the same special treatment when you play high stakes online? Well, there are a few ways to go about it. The first thing is to look for a VIP section on the casino website. Most casinos will run a VIP loyalty scheme which rewards players who return to the site often with a series of perks including increased bonuses, personal Account Managers, birthday gifts and invitations to exclusive VIP events.

To get to the upper echelons of VIP schemes you'll usually have to put in the hours, but more recently I've noticed sites are encouraging big money players to email them directly for a faster route to the top perks. I guess this must be a way of poaching high stakes players from rival sites without making them grind it out for a month or two. If you intend to play high stakes, search the site to see if you can email the team for extra perks. Even if there's no mention of it, just drop the CS team an email - you never know what they might be able to sort out.

If a casino offers high stakes but doesn't have an attractive VIP scheme, avoid it like the plague. As a high roller, your business is coveted and though you may prefer the look and feel of a certain casino, you'll lose out big time in the long term by not getting the perks your input deserves.

Trustworthy casinos

Whenever we enter our details online, we should always do so with a sense of caution - but this is never truer than when looking for a high roller casino. High rollers are often targeted because of the amount of money at their disposal. This could mean a fraudster either taking small amounts that may go unnoticed, or even worse taking massive amounts in one go. It is therefore vitally important that you research the casino in question before playing high limit games there.

Do not simply judge high limit casinos by their appearance. It is relatively easy for a fraudulent site to have a polished appearance and at the same time be above board. I myself play at many sites which look pretty shabby but are actually completely legitimate. It is the same case here. In my opinion the best review you can ever get is word of mouth, from somebody who knows you and can be trusted. However, the problem is that, when it comes to high stakes online casino games, there's no guarantee that you'll know anyone who plays high stakes. Therefore the only option is to search the internet for reviews of these casinos. Don't just judge them on the last one or two reviews as they could be planted - make sure you delve deep. It might not be the most exciting prospect but you'll kick yourself if you're conned because you didn't bother to do the necessary background checks.

Pinnacle is widely regarded as one of the top tips for high rollers but there are plenty more. Sky Vegas, Bet Victor (formerly known as Victor Chandler) and Casino Club are just a few of the most well-receive high stakes casinos out there.




Important Note: The highlighted casinos are generally suited to high stakes players because they do not impose low withdrawal limits and the max bet sizes are, as a generalisation, higher. I'd strongly advise high limit casino players not to take a signup bonus: wagering restrictions and limits on the maximum bet being the most common issues.
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