Miami Beach Casino Review

Updated March 14 2008

Think "Miami Beach" and visions of white sands, blue oceans and perfect, barely covered bodies come to mind. Anyone who's ever been to Miami will tell you that it's a place with an amazing atmosphere where there's so much going on that you don't know where to start. Now translate this into a virtual world and a casino platform and you have Miami Beach Casino. And this is definitely one casino where the fun never stops!

Miami Beach Casino is powered by Playtech software and run by the massive Sunny Group who are licensed in and operate out of Antigua. This casino has years of experience behind it and has been in operation since 2000. You can rest assured when playing here, that you will be treated well, get spoiled with prizes, bonuses and promotions and above all, have a load of fun!

Bonuses and Promotional Offerings

I have played at Miami Beach Casino before and part of my initial attraction to the casino was the sheer number of promotions that are available to ongoing players. Not only is their welcome bonus of 100% up to $100 not bad to start off with, but they also offer you 50% up to $200 on your second deposit...now that's something you don't get every day even though the wagering requirement of 50 times the total amount deposited.

Miami Beach casino also offers a 4 Hourly Draw where all you have to do is be Online and playing at any time for your chance to win. Every 4 hours a winner will be selected to win between $10 and $100. If you're lucky enough to win, then you will be notified and have your casino account credited immediately...and it's always great to have some extra cash! Last time I played I won $50 and really had fun spending it (although, as usual, terms and conditions do apply).

In addition to the 4 hourly draw, the casino also hosts and International Draw wherein you have to be Online and Playing every Thursday for at least 15 minutes between 12.01 am to 7.45 pm your time for your chance to win. Every purchase for the week prior to the draw gives you an entry (as if you needed an excuse). If the winner drawn is not online and playing at the time when the Jackpot is awarded, then the Jackpot rolls over increasing each time!

Loyalty

Like most other casinos, you can earn extra cash at Miami Beach Casino just for playing. You earn Comp Points automatically as you play with their complementary points program. You can then redeem your points for cash and they count towards raising your VIP level, which in turn qualifies you for a number of promotional offers and bonuses.

Besides this though, the one thing that really made me like Miami Beach Casino from the start and kept me coming back for more was the fact that they are a casino with a heart...and are involved with various charities, the main one being www.aidschildren.org. Okay, now I can see some of you rolling your eyes and saying that this is just a clever marketing ploy, and that it may be, but nevertheless they are really giving back and lending a helping hand to those who need it most. To me as long as they are making a difference, who really cares what the motives are right? It's not exactly a loyalty "benefit" but it sure does work for me. In fact, it makes me just want to reach out and make another deposit!

Download and Registration

When it comes to playing at the Casino, you can either download the software directly from the site, which shouldn't take too long if you have a relatively fast connection but it will take up some space on your PC, although it's well worth it in my opinion. All you have to do is click on the link and the download will start, once it is complete, then follow the prompts...it couldn't be more simple!

The other option you have is to play on the "Quickplay" flash version of the casino which does offer a few less games than the download version, but nonetheless offers great entertainment.

Whichever option you choose you will be offered the opportunity to play for fun or for real. Playing for fun is a great way to check out the games on offer, but if you want to play for money then you will need to register an account by providing some personal information. Once this is done, it's off to the cashier to make a deposit.

Banking

The safety and security of this casino is really felt when playing at this casino and they run a very professional operation. When it comes to their banking facilities you are offered a wide variety of options including Credit Card, Neteller, InstaCash, FirePay, InstaDebit, MoneyBookers, eWalletExpress, UseMyBank, Nexum, Citadel, ECO Card, Central Coin, Wire Transfer, Bank Draft, Cashiers Check.

Before we started promoting this casino I played here once and was lucky enough to win $500. I cashed out and I had the check in my hands within a week. I have since heard from people that use Neteller that they get their money within a day or two, so this time around I decided to use this option to cash out, and sure enough, my money was in after about a day and a half! Now that is service!

This time around I decided to deposit $100 via Neteller, which I still use for my casino transactions where possible, it's still one of the quickest, safest and easiest methods around. Within minutes I was off to have some fun...

Games Offering

Miami Beach Casino currently offers just over 65 casino games including 8 progressive jackpot games. While the number of games is limited compared to some competitor offerings, there is nonetheless, something for everyone at this casino and you can choose from a variety of Slots, Table games, Video poker machines and more.

Playtech's Table games have always been my favorite, even though I'm usually a slot junky. There's just something about the quality of their graphics and smoothness of the game play that make these unbeatable. I started off at the Blackjack table and played a few winning hands, followed by a streak of really bad ones! I decided to move on while I was still even and moved on to the American Roulette table which is also highly entertaining. I'm usually a pretty safe roulette player and I ended up $100 up. Not too bad! I skipped over the craps, baccarat and poker tables and headed off to the Slots.

Miami Beach Casino offers both Regular, Video and Progressive Slots, but I'm more of a Video Slots fan and I automatically went to the outstanding Queen of the Pyramids game. This Egyptian themed game is highly rewarding and visually awesome...unfortunately I was not to share in the wealth and wonder of the Pharaoh’s and so I tried out the new Millionaire's Lane which is a flashy game complete with the private jets, bling and cars that just may help you to live large! After a good hour or so of playing this game I finally won $300. Next I played Goblin's Cave, which is another all time favorite of mine, only this time I ended up giving back what I'd just won.

I then headed off to the Video Poker machines for a last few flutters. One always seems to be able to play for so long on Video Poker machines so you really get value for your money. I played Aces and Faces poker and then Joker Poker, and had hours of fun. While I didn't win anything, I didn't lose any more either.

I checked out a few Arcade games which are just like those you used to play as a child, only with the added incentive of being able to win money instead of tickets! Penalty shootout is a football themed game that's really great, as is the horse racing Derby Day. While these are a lot of fun, the Progressive Jackpot slots were calling me and with so many awesome ones on offer it was difficult to choose! I eventually decided to play Safe Cracker for a change but just couldn't open it! Still, it was fun trying!

When my money finally ran out I decided to call it a night, satisfied from all the fun I'd had.

Customer Support

The customer service at Miami Beach is beyond reproach and I think that it would be quite a challenge for anyone to find fault with their highly trained and professional customer support team who are available 24/7 via phone, e-mail, and live chat. Response times are excellent and I have found that any issues I have had have been solved quickly and efficiently, which is really what adds to the overall experience at Miami Beach Casino.

The Verdict

While there have been complaints about this casino recently, and caution should be advised in the areas of reading and understanding terms and conditions before accepting any promotions, I can't say that I've had a bad experience at this casino and I'm sure you'll enjoy it too.

 

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