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InterCasino Review
There has to be a first in everything, and when it comes to online casinos, InterCasino very proudly holds the mantle of being the first-ever online casino. This grand-daddy of all casinos opened its virtual doors on November 17, 1996, and shortly afterwards became the first online casino to accept a genuine money wager. InterCasino was initially created by a former Ohio bookmaker named William “Billy” Scott, but now is owned by Cryptologic Operations Ltd who are a subsidiary of Goldstar Acquisitionco Inc, and runs under a Malta licence.
Promotions and Bonuses
New players at InterCasino can take their pick from one of two welcome bonuses – one for slots and one for “classic” games. The classic games bonus maxes out at £300 and is split over the first three deposits made – each to a maximum of £100 which is then matched one hundred percent. To be able to withdraw the bonus and any winnings made from it, a player has to wager at least 20x the total sum of the deposit and the bonus, i.e. for the full £300 bonus, (20x £300=) £6,000 has to be wagered. The bonus is only valid for 30 days and if wagering requirements are not met by then the bonus is forfeited.
Not all games at InterCasino count towards wagering requirements – all live casino games plus versions of blackjack and slot tournaments do not count at all. Most table games count 25 percent, certain slots with high RTPs count 20 percent, video poker and some versions of casino poker 15 percent and eligible varieties of blackjack 10 percent. All slots count one hundred percent.
The “slots” bonus doubles the maximum amount available to £600, again split over three deposits of £200 each. The wagering requirements are exactly the same as the “classic” bonus but can ONLY be cleared by playing nominated slots games.
InterCasino offers other promotions, such as “Cashback Monday” where a certain percentage of a player’s losses made during the day are returned to them. There’s also the “InterClub” where you can earn “Loyalty Points” simply by wagering real cash. These points can then be converted back into money once enough have been obtained.
Games
You’d expect a huge number of games at InterCasino as the casino has been part of the online gambling establishment for so long, and you wouldn’t be wrong! However, if you journey to this casino in the hope of playing some of the greatest online slots available – such as Gonzo’s Quest, Jack and the Beanstalk and Starburst – then you are going to be disappointed. Many of the industry’s top gaming providers are sadly absent, and while there are certainly a few interesting slots to play, there are not that many that are going to threaten to blow your socks off.
Table games fans are going to be in their element here, though. There are twenty versions of blackjack and four versions of roulette, plus baccarat, craps, red dog and multiple versions of casino hold’em. Video poker fans have four varieties of their favourite pastime to keep them entertained.
If you like “live casino” action with “dolly” dealers, then InterCasino provides live versions of roulette, blackjack and baccarat.
Software
The software at InterCasino is provided by Cryptologic (WagerLogic), Amaya (Chartwell), Leander Games and Bally. This does afford the casino a decent selection of games, but all of the very biggest names in casino software providers are absent – Microgaming, NetEnt, IGT, NextGen and BetSoft – meaning that plenty of the online gambling industry’s most popular slots games are missing.
All of the games at InterCasino are “in-browser” which means no download is required. This opens up the possibility of Mac and Linux users being able to play here, if they can get versions of Adobe Flash to work.
Most of the games at InterCasino are “mobile-friendly” and again no download is required. If you visit InterCasino on your mobile device the casino will detect this and switch to a mobile-optimised version written in HTML5.
Banking and Customer Support
Deposits can be made via Visa and MasterCard (both credit and debit cards), plus a number of alternative possibilities such as Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard and even PayPal.
Withdrawals can be made via Visa, Skrill, Neteller, eCash Direct and Bank Wire Transfer. There are no withdrawal limits which is always a good sign, and transactions can be made in GBP, USD and EUR.
Only three languages are supported – English, German and Japanese – and there are a number of restricted countries including France, Italy and the United States.
There are only two support options available although they are pretty handy ones – email and a live chat function that’s available from 6am to 2am CET.
Conclusion
You would naturally expect a casino that has been around as long as InterCasino to have had plenty of time to get things spot on, and in most aspects, that generally seems to be the case here. The bonuses are not brilliant but they are not unrealistic either, and the cashier options, support and range of games available are all precisely how they should be. With more and more casinos adding withdrawals limits to their T&Cs it’s great to see that InterCasino holds no truck with such shenanigans.
The only slight downer has to be the lack of real killer slots games, and the slots available here are not likely to thrill seasoned slots fanatics. Table game fans have very little to complain about though.
New online casinos seem to spring up every night, and many disappear just as quickly. With InterCasino’s long and successful history, you can be reassured of a truly excellent experience at the online gambling sector’s longest-established brand.
