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VIP Casino
VIP Casino (www.vipcasino.com)
Software: Cryptologic
Platform: Windows Download
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Signing up with VIP was easy, then I registered my credit
card and on the first attempt it was rejected. Five minutes
later I tried again on a whim and this time it was successful.
I deposited $75 and was ready to roll, literally, since Craps
was the first table I hit.
One great thing was that the 100% match deposit was instantly
credited to my account upon the deposit - there was no need
for me to email or call in to request the bonus, and there
was no unnecessary delay in getting it.
It's important to note the terms of the bonus requirement,
though. At VIP Casino, they offer a 100% deposit bonus up
to $80, on your first deposit of the month regardless of whether
it's your first deposit with them. That's a nice touch to
encourage repeat customers. The bonus needed to be wagered
a minimum of 70 times before cashing out, though they recently
lowered this to 30 times the bonus. Baccarat, Craps and Roulette
do not count towards the minimum wagering requirements.
I hit the Craps table and hit a wall of bad luck. The minimum
bet is $5 at VIP, and after making a Pass Line bet of $5,
the point was 8. I took the maximum free odds, $10, and as
luck would (or wouldn't) have it, I crapped out on the next
roll. I got right back up there and placed another Pass bet,
and the point was made on 5. Again taking the maximum Odds
bet, I started rolling. I managed to hit that 8 I wanted,
but it was a case of too little, too late. After a few rolls
of the dice, 7 came up and I wad down $30 in about 2 minutes
time. I can take a hint, and Lady Luck was telling me this
wasn't my game right now.
I moved over to Blackjack and my luck improved somewhat, but
not much. After about 20 hands betting the minimum $2, I was
down another $20. It's sessions like these that you need to
run away from, take a few deep breaths, have a drink, and
get right back at it with a fresh mind and attitude. When
online casinos discover a way to upload free drinks to paying
customers, I think they'll finally have the full package.
Memo to VIP Casino: I'll take a bottle of Grey Goose.
I played the 25-cent Video Poker Jackpot and broke even over
a few dozen hands, then tried their 9-line video slots for
a similar return. But my excitement happens in the pits, and
I ventured to the Pai Gow table. I find Pai Gow to be a good
way to build up your wagering levels to meet the bonus requirements,
as you frequently tie the dealer, which counts towards your
wagering requirements but doesn't affect your bankroll. This
time I was up and down and all over the place, finally leaving
the table down another $15 overall. I would have liked to
see a sort button in Pai Gow to sort my cards in numerical
order. It helps me quickly identify my poker hands and speeds
up my play.
I thought Let it Ride might change my luck, and played the
minimum $3 bet. In fact, it really works out to a $1 minimum
if you pull your bets, so I thought this would be a good way
for me to play through my string of bad luck. After a few
dozen hands, I had pulled myself out of my hole and was up
about $30, wishing that I was betting a lot more than the
minimum. I doubled my bets and was a having a great time,
at one point having made up all my losses, but couldn't get
up from the table before giving back another $40. I had played
about 300 rounds in an hour, but I actually wished the game
played a little faster by giving me the option to speed up
or skip the animations. I decided to take a break before venturing
to the slots.
VIP has a good selection of slot machines. From the normal
3-reel slots to Progressive Jackpots, video slots, and 9-reel
slots, they have something for everyone. After trying most
of their slots, I liked the newer video-style slots, but ended
up doing better on the traditional slots like Flower Power
and Triple Olives.
I decided to head on back to Let It Ride, and rode a few hands
to a modest gain. That brought me enough courage to head back
to the Craps table, which ended up being a bad idea, as I
quickly gave back $30 when it seemed to be raining sevens.
I decided to finish off my bankroll going for their giant
Rags to Riches Progressive Jackpot, which was over $258,000.
My luck didn't improve that much. Let's just say that the
Jackpot is still at that level, if you're interested in it.
All in all, VIP is a great place to put your gaming dollars.
The deposit bonus was automatically put into my account without
a hitch, and the fact that their match bonus applies to your
first deposit of every month means you can take advantage
of it repeatedly. They have a good selection of Table Games,
big Progressive Jackpots, and the full range of Slot Machines
and Video Pokers. And their playthrough requirements are fairly
reasonable for a 100% match bonus.
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