Pokerstars Casino Review - Welcome Bonus Information & Ratings

PokerStars Casino Bonus

When you sign up and deposit to PokerStars Casino for the first time, you get to take advantage of a very sweet bonus. That’s because they are offering new players no less than a 100% deposit bonus, as well as a free spin offer that has to be seen to be believed… but more on that below.

• Claim your bonus of up to £1000 based on your first deposit.

You release the bonus by earning Reward Points, which vary according to the game you are playing. For example, when you play a slot game you must wager between £5 and £15 on the game to release 1 reward/redemption point – the amount to wager varies according to the return to player of the game in question.

Free Spins

By making your first deposit with PokerStars Casino you don’t just earn a 100% matching bonus, you can also get as many as 1,000 free spins. Yes you read that right, but there is a small catch.

When you get your bonus you will also receive a ticket which allows you to spin the bonus wheel. Depending on how you do, you will earn between 20 and 1,000 free spins for the Ali Baba and Dragon slot. You must earn 1.5 redemption points to release every dollar you win from these free spins.

Bonus Code

In order to claim the fantastic welcome bonus from PokerStars you must enter the bonus code ‘WELCOME1’ when you make your first deposit. Don’t forget now, as it would be a crying shame to miss out on such a great offer. You will see the space to enter the bonus code when you make your first deposit, so don’t click to transfer your money until you have entered that WELCOME1 code.

Slot Games

Our team was pleased to see so many different providers in the list of slots at PokerStars Casino. These include Playtech, Microgaming, NetEnt, Nyx Interactive, Blueprint Gaming, iSoftBet, Leander Games, Quickspin, Playson, 2 By 2 Gaming, Big Time Gaming and the Games Warehouse, among others. Those are some pretty impressive names, with games from the so-called Big Three of Microgaming, NetEnt and Playtech all available here. Some of those games include the following:

• Starburst
• Wild Wild West
• Finn and the Swirly Spin
• Rainbow Jackpots
• Mega Fortune
• Warlords Crystals of Power
• Blood Suckers 2
• Secrets of the Amazon

Live Games

The live casino at PokerStars Casino is not the biggest in the world, but it does at least offer a good variety of different games to choose from. You have got roulette and blackjack, as you would expect, but also baccarat, dream catcher, casino hold ‘em, Texas hold ‘em, three card poker and Caribbean stud poker. So while there are not the additional varieties on roulette and blackjack that many casinos offer, the choice of different games is enough to compensate for this.

Mobile Gaming

If you are one of the majority of people who prefers to play casino games on your phone, then PokerStars will do the job for you. You can play table games, live casino games and slots no matter where you are by downloading the PokerStars Casino mobile app. You can download this app for either iOS or Android and get playing wherever you are. Not every game is available on the app, but there is still a very good range to choose from. If you prefer, you can always just access the site from your phone by using your browser and logging in as normal.

Transactions

You won’t have a problem finding a deposit method to suit you, as there is a large selection of options to choose from. Depending on your location, these include the following:

• AstroPay Card, Cheque, Direct Bank Transfer, Entropay, Local/Fast Bank Transfers, MasterCard, Mobile bill, Moneta, Neteller, Online Bank Transfer, PayPal, Paysafe Card, QIWI, Skrill, Todito Cash, Ukash, Visa, WebMoney and Yandex.

Deposits and withdrawals are processed quickly and securely, so you can fund your account in seconds. Withdrawal speeds vary according to the method used, with e-wallets like Skrill and Neteller and PayPal being the quickest option.

Security and Fairness

PokerStars Casino is licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, one of the strictest regulators out there. That means that you will always be able to go to the regulator if you are having an issue with PokerStars that cannot be resolved. In general, this site has a very good reputation so most likely you will never need to contact the regulators. The games come from highly respected developers, meaning you know that they will pay out fairly. The site uses the latest encrypted software to make sure that transactions are processed safely and your personal details remain secure and private.

Support

If you need assistance with anything, then you can get in contact with the customer support team at PokerStars 24/7. However, the only way to do so is by email, as there is no live chat facility and no phone number either. That’s kind of a shame, but at least the emails are dealt with speedily so you aren’t kept waiting for too long. PokerStars Casino hope that you won’t need to contact them at all, as they have created a very large Help & FAQ section which should answer the vast majority of questions.

Restricted Countries

Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cuba, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, North Korea, Occupied Territory of Palestine, Pakistan, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vatican City, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.

PokerStars Casino Experiences – Conclusion

There are pluses and minuses when it comes to PokerStars Casino, but in general the good outweighs the bad. The welcome bonus is good – especially if you get lucky when you spin the Bonus Wheel. – even if the wagering requirements are a little complicated. There is a nice loyalty scheme and a good selection of slot games in particular. Our team may be staying clear of the poker rooms, but we may pop back in to the PokerStars Casino for another visit down the road.