As part of the Belle Rock Entertainment group (whose other brands include River Belle, Lucky Nugget, Cool Hand Poker and a host of other online casinos) JackpotCity has the backing and experience to leave a legible mark in the saturated gaming market. They have been in the gaming business for 10 years now, forming in 1998. Over this time they have created a successful online casino, an equally successful bingo and poker platform and offer dedicated, friendly and reliable customer support.

JackpotCity offers a great experience for both slots newcomers and veterans alike, you can rest assured that whether you prefer video or traditional slots, free spins or bonus rounds or even generous welcome bonuses, JackpotCity has everything you could want from an online casino.

SPECIAL OFFERS

New players can take advantage of a 500 FREE welcome bonus, which can be gained without even making a deposit. This 500 bonus lasts for around 30 minutes, but any winnings you gain from this freebie are yours to keep!

JackpotCity don’t offer monthly match bonuses, but they do offer players free credits on certain games, so make sure you sign up to their newsletter to keep in the know.

SLOTS

With over 130 video slots and 60 traditional slots, as well as quite a few fruit machines, there are a lot of slots for players to sink their teeth into. All the Microgaming favorites, such as Alley Cats, Life’s A Beach, Elementals, Hitman and Tomb Raider are all available to play, as well as lesser known, but equally as commendable slots, such as Twin Samurai and Dragon’s Loot. They also offer all of Microgaming’s new games, such as Jolly Jester and Big Kahuna - Snakes and Ladders.

However, the main aspect of JackpotCity’s slots has to be their huge progressive jackpots, which can total in at $/£3,714,477 and more (that specific jackpot was available on Mega Moolah). Just imagine winning that fortune by simply spinning a few reels and placing the minimal amount of 1p to bet with. JackpotCity features both video and traditional slots, as well as everything in between, so keep an eye out for classic reel slots like Martian Money CashSplash 3-reel and High 5, as well as aesthetically stunning video slots like Cashanova, The Osbournes and Days of the Tsar.

CARD GAMES

As you would expect from Microgaming powered casinos, JackpotCity’s card games total into double figures, as most variations of Baccarat, Blackjack, Poker and Roulette are included. There are the following varieties of Blackjack; Single deck, 8 deck, Atlantic City, Big Five, Bonus, Classic Blackjack, Double Exposure, European, Spanish 21, Super Fun, Triple Seven, Vegas Downtown, Vegas Strip. As well as European, American and French roulette, High limit baccarat, poker pursuit, poker ride, 3 card poker and red dog, which are all available at just the click of a button.

OTHER GAMES

JackpotCity offers over 400 casino games, so if you wish to take a break from playing slots for a little while, rest assured that you can find something to do within the lobby. Offering over 39 blackjack variations, 6 different types of roulette and a whopping 55 different styles of video poker, JackpotCity has all the games you’ll ever need.

JackpotCity is running an excellent Tomb Raider tournament that is available exclusively to real money players only, giving you even more incentive to sign up and start winning real cash.

LOYALTY CLUB

As part of Belle Rock Entertainment, JackpotCity offer players two different loyalty systems. However, you are automatically signed up to both, meaning you can reap the double benefits. JackpotCity casino offers the usual loyalty system, where you gain points from playing on certain games which can then be redeemed for cash, but they also offer an auction system, where you can bid on items using a different set of points…Both of which you earn by simply wagering!

BONUSES AND PROMOTIONS

JackpotCity run a variety of bonuses and promotions to give players incentive to return, but the one that really caught our eye was the sign up bonus, where you receive 500 (available in $,€,£) just for signing up. When players open a real money account, this 500 FREE is deposited directly into their account and they can begin playing with it right away. JackpotCity offer several promotions, so it is best to check their website regularly, but listed below are the key bonuses you should apply
for:

• 100% Match up to £100 bonus
• Deposit: £50-£100
• Bonus: £50-£100
• Wager: 30x (Bonus)
• £500 Welcome Bonus
• Deposit: None
• Bonus: £500
• Wager: See time limits on terms and conditions

SOFTWARE

As we have reiterated throughout this review, gamers worldwide are familiar with Microgaming software and for good reason; it’s one of the best out there. We recommend it for both newcomers and seasoned players, because it really doesn’t get more stylish, fun or exhilarating than what you see on a Microgaming platform. JackpotCity offer a unique and versatile approach to classic gaming software and, as we are you sure you will see, their partnership is a match made in casino heaven.

PAYOUT PERCENTAGES

JackpotCity have employed eCogra as their gaming auditors and have made a recent report dating from May 2008 available to their gamers. As with all eCogra reports featured in this article, the games have been split into categories. eCogra’s findings are as follows:

JackpotCity’s 96% payout average is a popular one, as both Littlewoods and Spin Palace have the same average. However, if poker is the game for you, we would recommend JackpotCity as, with a 99.35% pay average, they are unbeaten by any of our other featured casinos.

BANKING

Gamers can deposit instantly using the likes of Credit/Debit cards, Click2Pay, ECO, NETeller, MoneyBookers, ClickandBuy, EntroPay and Direct Bank Transfer. You can also withdraw with these options, although in the case of Direct Bank Transfer it can take up to 7 days. Usually though, the money will be in your account within 0 - 48 hours of withdrawal.

SUPPORT

• 24/7 Instant Online Chat
• Email: http://www.jackpotcity.com/casino/eng/help/contact.aspx
• Please check their website for specific country telephone number support

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