History

Jackpot City Online Casino is owned and operated by the Belle Rock Entertainment Group which was created by the Carmen Media Group in 2004. The group of online casinos with such brands as River Belle Online Casino, The Gaming Club and Lucky Nugget Online Casino is licensed and is governed by the government of Gibraltar, the casino itself was launched back in 1998 and is one of the longest running and most respected that still operates today with over 10 years of experience in bringing players the biggest and the best in games and promotions.
 

Software

Jackpot City Online Casino is powered with the Viper version from software giant, Microgaming. Now boasting over 120 online casinos on their list of licensees, Microgaming is one of, if not the largest software providers in the online gaming industry. The download version has over 300 games and was downloaded and installed using an ADSL in matter of minutes. The one time in game downloads were exceptionally fast as well. An Instant Play version which requires no download at all is also available offering a slightly smaller version for those who dislike the idea of downloading to their computer. Both versions are available at the website, www.jackpotcity.com. Standard in all Microgaming software, a considerable selection of options are available for players to change the playing style of all the slot machines to match their own preferred playing style. Expert and Regular settings, Auto Play, sound, and Statistic displays are just a few of the options that can be altered to meet your ever changing moods. Multiple languages are available in the download version including English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Turkish, Danish, Greek, Japanese, Norwegian, and Swedish.
 

Graphics/Lobby

Jackpot City Online Casino offers some of the best state of the art graphics available on any download version. Images and writing are all very clear to read and view. The Viper version offers players two different lobby choices to pick from, the standard tree style menu or a very easy to navigate homepage style. With excellent and easy categories to choose from which has players only a click away from their favorite slot machine, both options are very efficient in allowing player to see information on any game they wish to play a. We have found the new ‘Home page’ style lobby to be a little easier to navigate, especially for new comers to the casino world.
 

Games

Jackpot City Online Casino has one of the largest offerings of online slot machines that can be found anywhere on the Web. There are 74 Classic Slots and 114 Video Slots for players to choose from. Yes, over 185 slot machines for all you slot players and if you like to take a chance at the big bucks, they have 15 Progressive Slots to choose from as well. With all the jackpots on display in the lobby you can pick the biggest jackpot to shoot for with a single glance. New games are entered into the playing area on a regular monthly basis so there is always something new to play which helps keep the casino exciting and new for all players. Real Money limits range from $0.01 all the way up to $10 and they offer anywhere from 1 to 50 pay lines so you can gamble as little or as much of your bankroll your nerves will allow. With great Bonus rounds, Free spins and other exciting features available on all the slot machines, we found this to be one of the best choices of online casinos that the slot player can pick.
Jackpot City Online Casino has a large array of casino table games for those who like a change of pace from the spinning reels. Featuring Live Dealer games, multiple versions of Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Baccarat, and an abundance of others to choose from, they offer a great way to bring the excitement of Las Vegas to your home computer so you never have to leave home.
 

Banking/Security

Jackpot City Online Casino presents players with a large assortment of user friendly banking options with ECO, MasterCard, Visa, Maestro, Click2Pay, Entropay, ClickandBuy, UKash, Z, eCheck, Instadebit, Solo, UseMyBank, Direct Bank Transfer, Moneybookers, UseMyWallet, and Neteller as just some of the options. Players from all points of the globe are welcome at the casino including players from all but 11 of the US States. Wager acceptance from Oregon, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Nevada, Washington State, Louisiana, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, New York and New Jersey ceased on October 13, 2006 as to abide by the law changes in the US. The wait time on cash outs is the timeframe as dictated by the banking option which players select. All cash outs are done in one of four currencies; USD, GBP, CAD and Euros. The eCORGA Players Seal of Approval confirms that the games are fair and that the casino operates in an openly honest manner. A highly respected casino watchdog that monitors online casino and acts as a player advocate to insure casinos keep to very high standards they have set out as benchmarks. PlayCheck and CashCheck are both offered at the casino giving players the capability to peruse all financial transactions and game histories at any time. All financial transactions are handled by DataCash which is an e-cash merchant providing safe and secure e-cash transactions.
 

Customer Service

Jackpot City Online Casino offers three different options to contact customer support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Live Chat, email and Toll Free phones to 7 different countries with five different languages available in English, German, Austrian, Swiss and French all being offered. Email has a Submit form on their website for easy use and quick response. Response time was found to be a quick 20 minutes for a basic query and the friendly staff provided the correct answers on the first attempt. Not bad at all! A large sized FAQ is also available from their website answering most questions on software, bonuses, deposits, withdrawals and other subjects for those who like to self help.

 

Bonuses

Jackpot City Online Casino has a generous selection of bonuses for both new and long time members. A Welcome Bonus of a 100% Match Bonus up to $100 greets all new players on their first deposit. Minimum deposit amounts on this bonus vary with currency; GBP – 20, Euro – 20, USD and CAD – 50, with a play through requirement of 30 times. They also offer an amazing 30 minute free trial where the casino will start you with a $500 Real money balance, with no deposit required, and 30 minutes to play the balance. Any amount that is remaining over the original $500 starting balance is yours to keep after the 30 minute trial time is finished. Deposits are required to cash out the winning balance but they are minimal amounts. An excellent way to check out the casino at no cost to you! Slot play including Progressive Slots has a 100% count towards the meeting of any wagering requirement which is a good thing for us slot players. Weekly and Monthly big money giveaways are the standard you can expect after becoming a member. The great thing about playing at a casino that belongs to a group of casinos, such as the Belle Rock Entertainment Group, is the Loyalty Program that they can offer. First off, you earn 1 Loyalty point for every 10 credits that you wager on any of your favorite slot games. Second, you also earn Auction Points at the same rate of 1 per 10 wagered and thirdly they allow you to earn extra Auction points by completing certain tasks:

First-time sign-up to Belle Rock Entertainment – 75pts - 1x lifetime
Open another real active Belle Rock Entertainment Account – 75pts - 1 x per brand
Update/verify your details – 110pts - 2x monthly
Subscribe/re-subscribe – 75pts - 1x monthly
Answer research surveys – 75pts - 2x monthly
Deposit using your wallet/alternative deposit option - 110pts - 1x daily
Deposit $100* or more using your credit card – 75pts - 1x daily
Meet select promo entry conditions – 35pts - 10x monthly
Reverse cash-in - 35pts - 1x daily
Every 200 Loyalty Points can be redeemed for $1 and Auction Points can be used to bid online on items like TVs, laptops, jewelry, sports equipment and many other items. Here is where the casino being part of group is so great; players can earn Loyalty Points at any of the group’s casino locations, allowing players to build Loyalty and Auction points quicker, and the Auction is only open to players belonging to the group of casinos! As always, it is important that you read the terms and conditions of any and all promotions you wish to participate to ensure an understanding of any wager requirements and any other conditions that may need to be meet.
 

Tournaments

Jackpot City Online Casino offers both Scheduled and Sit N Go style tournaments giving players a chance to play live against other players from all points of the world. Small buy ins of $2 and $5, with a large offering of free tournament as well, are what can be expected with a $20000 prize pool, $20 buy in tournament every weekend. Freerolls are also offered for entries into the weekend tournament during the week. Classic slot machines are often used such as Tomb Raider and Thunderstruck for the tournaments.