Review of Golden Casino

When I signed up and made my first deposit at Golden Casino I also received four free entries to casino tournaments, which was a nice surprise. Although I didn't manage to turn any of these tickets into real money, I got to play in four quality slot events with amazing prize pools. So even if you don't have the funds to clear the full bonus, the free tournaments combined with 100% match bonus for whatever amount you deposit generate a sweet welcome bonus for all new players.  

Software & Graphics

Golden Casino runs on the Vegas Technology platform and uses its software. Quite a few of you might not recognize this brand name and think that it is a newly released casino program. But that's far from the truth. Online casino veterans surely know about OddsOn software, which was launched back in 1998, and Vegas Technology is in fact an updated, improved version of that classic platform. So when stepping into Golden Casino, you enter a site with over 10 years of experience in providing quality games.

Although the games work fine and run without any glitches, some of them could surely need a graphical facelift. If you're into retro gaming, some of the old games are perfect for you, but for those who look for the most contemporary games with outstanding graphics and sounds might be a bit disappointed. However, when examining the looks of the webpage, the lobby, and some of the newer games, it's clear that the people behind Golden Casino have ambitions to upgrade their client.

Game Variety

Golden Casino is primarily a site for slots and video poker enthusiasts, even though the most popular table games such as blackjack (4 versions), Roulette (European and American), Baccarat and Craps are also offered. The game portfolio is filled to the rim with all kinds of slot and video poker machines. Whatever game you want to play - with varying numbers of reels and pay lines, progressive jackpots, bonus rounds etc. - you are sure to find it at Golden Casino.

The truly unique thing about the slots at Golden Casino, however, is the superb range of tournaments. I prefer playing against other real-life opponents than playing just against the machine. In my opinion, it adds a new element to both video poker and slots, and the accumulated prize money in these events often become surprisingly large.  

Reputation

As I mentioned, Vegas Technology is built on OddsOn's old software, which was launched over ten years ago. In consequence, the software has been tweaked and fine-tuned to perfection and very few problems have been reported over the last few years. The same goes for the people running this casino. With extensive knowledge about online gaming, this is one of the most highly esteemed U.S. casino sites today.

Support

I think that every modern casino site should have live-support option. Unfortunately the people behind Golden Casino seem to disagree with me there. Even though the 24h phone and Email support works fine, I think that the absence of a live chat is a major disadvantage.

Payment Options

When making a deposit, players can choose between Neteller, Click2Pay and most major credit cards. This is not the most extensive list you'll find when comparing online casinos but the existing deposit options are quick and reliable. When making a withdrawal, only Neteller, Check and Bank Wire are accepted. 

Summary

All in all, Golden Casino is a good site, and definitely a top destination for American casino players. The vast amount of slot and video poker tournaments alone is a reason for signing up. We admit that the software might feel a bit dated in some of the games, but since new games are regularly added, Golden Casino will soon have a game portfolio fit for the new decade.

We like: Great tournament variety and sizable sign-up bonus.

We don't like:  No live-chat support.

* NOTE: As of December 1^st 2009, Golden Casino WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING NEW PLAYERS. Old players however are still welcome to play with their existing accounts.