Overview
The Cherry Red Casino was launched in 2000 and the site has more than lived up to its expectations. It is operated by Sweden-based Casino Euro Ltd. Since its launch, the Cherry Red Casino has been much sought after by online gaming enthusiasts for its cutting edge graphics, attractive bonuses and an unforgettable overall gaming experience. Hard core casino enthusiasts believe that this casino sets the standard when it comes to combining a superlative gaming experience with amazing feature-ridden graphics and a wide variety of games-this casino is truly second to none. The casino accepts U.S. players.
Games Offered
There are over 100 online games to pick from. There is a special emphasis on slots with nearly 60 slot games offered. Slots operate on even $0.01 bets going up to $5 per line and sometimes on amounts as high as $100 per spin on the 20 payline machines. Some of the slots games are classic in layout while other slots games are more contemporary in design. As such, there is something for everybody in the site.
Blackjack games on the RTG platform is also among the fastest in the industry and the Cherry Red Blackjack is really quick. The table games suite is also quite popular featuring all-time favorites like Caribbean Stud Poker, Pai Gow and Roulette apart from Blackjack. The tables accept bets from one dollar upwards, with a top limit prescribed for Craps players of $1,000-this can be enhanced on request.
Some games offer a progressive, random jackpot which can get quite substantial. Games can be first previewed through the site and then downloaded. Games can be played for fun or for real money.
Tournaments
Cherry Red casino has a host of tournaments to offer players ranging from single table tournaments, to multi-table tourneys to sit and go tournaments. The blackjack tournaments are particularly popular with players.
Software
The software used to power the site is the Real Time Gaming software. The Cherry Red Casino was in development for over 2 years, which is an extremely long time for online casinos by any standard. This was mainly to put together the most cutting-edge and mind blowing graphics seen in any online casino to date and the designers have more or less succeeded in what they set out for. The flash intro to the website is quite inviting and offers a preview to the quality of graphics featured in the site. The graphics in the lobby are sharp and vivid, though the layout can be a bit messy to someone who is not too familiar with the site. However overall, the graphics succeed in recreating the ambience of a high end Vegas casino, with its quiet sophistication and cool class. Games are available in a download and in a Flash version for which a special Flash plug-in is required. It is also available in an iPhone application for mobile gaming.
Bonuses
The sign up bonus of up to $777, spread over two deposits, is one of the most attractive features on the site. In addition, there are also several weekly and weekend bonus schemes. The minimum deposit required to be made on registration is $30 and the initial deposit along with the bonus needs to be wagered at least 15 times before attempting a cashout. Special bonus structures are also present for slots (a 400% bonus up to $2,400 on first deposit), Blackjack (a 200% bonus up to $1,200 on first deposit) and video poker (200% bonus up to $1,200 on first deposit) with corresponding minimum wagering requirements attached. There are also comp points which are accumulated when wagers are placed in a 10:1 ratio (1 comp point for every $10 wagered) and these can be exchanged for cash once 500 points have been accumulated.
Even though payout figures are not officially listed on the site, casino experts estimate it to be close to 98.46%, which is quite good compared to other online casinos.
Payment methods
This US friendly site accepts EuroCard, MasterCard, NETeller, NetMoney, UseMyWallet, eWalletExpress, Click2Pay, Prepaid ATM and eCheck. U.S. players can use credit cards like Visa, MasterCard and Amex and online wire transfer to make deposits. Withdrawals are made through wire transfers and checks (this can take 6-10 working days) or by UseMyWallet, Click2Pay, MoneyBookers and eWalletExpress (this can take 2-3 working days).
Security
Security is extremely important to any online casino due to the sensitivity of the personal and financial information that is often exchanged. The casino employs a complicated mathematical algorithm to securely encrypt any information exchanged, making it as hacker proof as possible. In addition, all financial data is secured using solutions from reputed security service provider RSA via their public and private key technique. They also make use of professionals who have proven expertise in fraud detection and control to regularly monitor their site and keep it safe for online gaming.
Customer Support
The website features a comprehensive FAQ section which seeks to address most of the routine queries that might be arising in the minds of the gamer. Their astute and professional customer service team can be contacted via email or telephone 24/7 for any other queries.
