Overview
Created by Hambledon NV (HBM Management), the Online Vegas Casino provides players with a Vegas-like gaming experience by incorporating Vegas symbols in their vivid graphics. They are also one of the few online casinos that are U.S. friendly and are open to all U.S. players. HBM is a member of the globally renowned Interactive Gaming Council and the Curacao Internet Gaming Association (CIGA). The membership to these parent associations bear testimony to its pledge of honest and fair trade practices and members can be assured of integrity in operations.
Games Offered
The casino offers over 80 Vegas style games which can be downloaded onto the PC. Their game suite is a decent balance between all the hot Vegas favorites; players can take their pick from slots (with several variations like the 3, 5, 7 reeled video slots, slots with progressive jackpots and so on), video poker (both single and multi handed, including the most popular ones like Jacks or Better, Aces and Faces, Double Joker and Deuces Wild) and other new-age games like Keno which is limited to the online space. The Reel Deal, often referred to as the most sought after slot machine of all time, is also featured in the site. Players can easily access all these games by going through the short previews accompanied by an interesting screenshot of the game which are loaded onto the site itself. Games are constantly updated and new slot offerings are constantly innovated with great jackpot bonuses, wild symbols and interesting themes.
Tournaments
Most of the casinos powered by Vegas Technology have incorporated the software’s tournaments feature onto itself. The Vegas Technology software enables casinos to organize multi-casino tournaments; here players who are registered across several casinos online in different locations can play in a single tournament. Thanks to this, the jackpots are often incredible and this further enhances the appeal of these contests. In the ‘Guaranteed Touchdown Tournament’, the jackpot was a huge $30,000. Tournament payouts are mostly based on a fixed share of the bonus pot with an added bonus element; some are guaranteed ones, where the prize jackpot is fixed. There are also plenty of free roll tournaments. The paid ones cater to a wide spectrum, with entry fees as low as $1.99 in some cases and going up to $30 in others.
Software
The casino uses software from Vegas Technology and comes in a download-only version-this can be quite a dampener to those who use less than optimal internet connections or access the site using a public or shared computer. However, the software downloads quickly (it’s only about 3 MB in total) and the individual games by itself are also light and load very easily. The lobby graphics mimic a high-end Vegas casino and contributes to the overall Vegas ambience in the site. There is also a ‘Fun’ play mode helps amateur gamers and beginners test the waters first and familiarize themselves with the game, without having to wager a single dollar. Plus, points accumulated in the Fun mode can also be converted into hard cash later on if they wish to play for real money.
Bonuses
The casino matches initial deposit by 100% up to $500. The second deposit is matched by 125% (limited to $375), third deposit by 150% (limited to $750), fourth to ninth deposits are matched by 25% (up to 25%) and the best of all, the tenth deposit offers a massive 200% cash back( up to $2,000). In all, they can make $5,000 in cash, with a minimum deposit value of $25. For any cashouts of these bonuses, players must meet minimum wagering norms; else they stand to forfeit their bonuses. Players need to place bets which amount to at least 10 times the initial deposit and bonuses put together, in case they wish to opt for a payout. It also has an exclusive VIP club that is invitation only-reserved for the discreet high rollers and the most frequent gambling loyalists.
Payment methods
The deposit options are relatively limited versus other online casinos. U.S. players can use their credit cards, as this is one of the few online casinos which do not face rejection from credit card companies most of the time. Other options available are wire transfer, Solid Debit Cards, NETeller and Click2Pay. Wire transfer is clearly preferred though, with an automatic bonus of 15%. Transactions are in USD only.
Security
In addition to the accreditation from CIGA and the Interactive Gaming Council as mentioned earlier, the Online Vegas Casino has had its software further certified for fairness by the international software testing centre, Certified Fair Gambling, which is considered the Mecca for most UK gambling houses and is their authorized testing center. The underlying Vegas technology platform also incorporates features that ensure that all numbers which are generated are not sequential or in any preset pattern, thus further cheat-proofing the site.
Customer Support
They have an informed and efficient customer support division which can be contacted through mail or phone anywhere, anytime. The friendly and easily accessible customer support department is also one of the biggest advantages of the site.
