Online Casino Lobby
Online casino lobbies offers casinos their first chance at really grabbing the attention of a gamer. Potential players will have just downloaded the casino and the impression a casino lobby makes will make or break the casino. If an online casino offers a garish, off-putting lobby then players are less likely to bet there, however, if a casino offers a visually pleasing lobby, then players are attracted to the idea of gaming there. As you can imagine, online casino lobbies can make or break a casino, so due care must be taken to ensure they get it right.
First time players may find it difficult to distinguish between one lobby and another, particularly if they share the same software provider, however, we have compiled a list of key casino software providers and what you can expect to find each online casino. You’ll find below general information about what you can expect from different casino lobbies, as well as an example lobby for each software provider.
Microgaming Casino Lobby
When you open a Microgaming powered online casino you will be asked to log in, next, depending on which casino you are on, you will be greeted with a lobby interface. Of our featured casinos, 4 are powered by Microgaming; 32Red, Jackpot City, Ladbrokes and Spin Palace.
A key feature of Microgaming powered casinos is the ability to change the feel of the lobby: By clicking "change view", players are treated to two lobby variations. Another impressive feature of the lobby is the "What's This?" button located near the description of each game. Below, you’ll find a screenshot and brief review of the 32Red Casino lobby.
32Red Casino Lobby
32Red offer a vibrant and unsurprisingly, red, lobby that lists all the games available to players. On the right of the lobby you will notice a large menu bar, which features icons indicating each link. Here you can find out about casino promotions, banking and contact help. Alternatively, you can change the view of the lobby so all game options are neatly listed and split into corresponding sections. If you’re looking for a specific game, such as a fruit machine or roulette variation, then this feature is a great help.
Playtech Casino Lobby
We feature quite a few Playtech powered online casinos, which goes to show that they’re a force to be reckoned with and can certainly give the granddaddies of software such as Microgaming a run for their money.
Playtech software allows online casino operator to create lobbies that present the glitz and glamour of the casino world, so once you’ve logged into to a Playtech powered online casino expect to depictions of the fun players can have whilst gambling.
While Playtech powered lobbies used to be considered rather drab, as you can see from our example lobby, this is no longer the case. With bright and bold imagery, as well as easy to understand navigation options, you’re sure to find a Playtech powered casino an enjoyable gaming environment.
bet365 Casino Lobby
Much like their sportsbook, bet365's online casino favours simplicity and easy navigation. Once you've downloaded the bet365 casino, you'll be greeted with a clean, functional lobby which features links to all of the casino's games, as well as a special promotions bar featuring information about all of the latest offers available. Below the promotions bar, you can easily view the biggest progressive jackpots available at the casino, which at the time of press totalled more than £1 million. Towards the bottom of the lobby, you can access your latest messages from bet365, check your balance and even contact the online casino.
Cryptologic Casino Lobby
Cryptologic offer some of the best lobby suites around and their easy to understand and stylish interface comes highly recommended. InterCasino is the only one of our featured casinos to use Cryptologic software and they've benefitted from providing a slightly different online casino experience.
Online casinos which wish to create a gaming experience which is both unique and interesting often head to Cryptologic, as they are one of the few software providers which can successfully create a casino centred around such flairs of creativity. For our example, we’ve focused on the Intercasino lobby, which is both easy to navigate around and visually pleasing.
Intercasino Lobby
Heralded the UK's favourite online casino, newcomers to Intercasino will obviously have high expectations, thankfully Intercasino don’t disappoint. After entering your log in details, players are taken to the lobby, which is an image of a bricks and mortar casino from the '"eye in the sky" point of view. On the bottom left hand side of the screen you can access the main game menu, which splits off into various sections for games such as slots, roulette, blackjack and craps. On the right hand side, you’ll also find information about the current bonuses on offer at Intercasino, including their welcome bonus.
About the Casino Lobby
An online casino lobby allows you to comfortably and quickly access all the sections of an online casino, including the cashier, support and of course, casino games. While you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, if you find a casino which has a lobby which really catches your eye, chances are it could easily become your favourite place to play.
More Information
A good casino lobby will show you your favourite games, any new games the casino might have and promotions, so you can easily navigate your way around the casino. In most of our featured online casinos you can alter the way the lobby looks, allowing you freedom to pick what you want to see when you open the casino and in turn, what you don't.
