Cool New Casinos

There's been a dearth of well built online casinos recently, but the draught has been broken by the launch this week of two operations belonging to large, well-established groups.

Vegas Splendido joins sisters Roxy Palace Casino and the recently acquired Cabaret Club in The Palace Group using Microgaming software. It's a typically big, bold and professional Microgaming Systems site carrying over 100 games of all types, including a full range of progressives. It is backed by 24 hour Support and a sophisticated banking system that embraces Neteller, Firepay and Click n Pay in US, UK, Canadian and Euro currencies. The licensing is Kahnawake, and the site has loyalty facilities, Cashcheck, Playcheck and everything the player needs. Being a new online casino, this operation does not yet qualify for the eCOGRA Seal, but the parent group is fully accredited and the services are therefore likely to be top-notch.

Latest from the Playtech people is 50 Stars Casino which also joins an established group - IOG Casinos Limited out of Antigua, which has just broken the record for a progressive win at $1.8 million. Sister casinos are SCasino, Casino Las Vegas, Casino King, Magic Box Casino and Fair Poker. The presentation is workmanlike and clean with a large Playtech download gambling suite that offers a diversity of games to suit all tastes, backed by full Support facilities and a good range of financial options that includes Neteller InstaCash, Firepay, Moneybookers, 900Pay and Citadel. There is a wide range of bonuses available to encourage both newbies and loyal players - the signup is 150 percent maxed at $75, and there are interesting cashback offers such as a 20 percenter over six months, and a 125 percenter maxed at $200 on second deposits.