Top Online CasinosI've been an online casino player - 'patron' sounds posher actually - since 2004. I always liked a dabble on the slots but when I discovered Laddies had an online casino I was straight in! Since then, I have played at somewhere in the region of 80-100 online casinos and the top casinos, the ones I still play to this day and those I rate, I have listed and reviewed in more depth here on TCC.Now I fully appreciate that making a decision as to which actually qualify as top online casinos is clearly based on subjective opinion but I can only tell you what I like and don't like obviously. It might therefore help you to know that I am UK based, love slot games and video poker, am a stickler for prompt cashouts and hassle-free service and I rarely, if ever, take a signup bonus (too many restrictions!). Please bear that in mind when reading the casino reviews here at Top Choice because that info invariably shapes my ratings and opinions! The online casino reviews section is where the meat and 2 veg are but I have also added a few articles of advice and stuff for newbie players - see the menu to the left. Each of the casino reviews has a rating alongside it and these are really present to let you compare like for like. Many online casinos use the same underlying software - Microgaming, Playtech etc - so some of these casinos will have the same games and the truly top casinos get differentiated by their attention to matters like customer service, cashouts and general treatment of their players! USA Residents: Online gambling is currently illegal (or gray enough to be considered so!) in States of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, or Wisconsin. For other US based players, there is still a very limited choice of good casinos (see the USA Casinos section) but depositing and cashing out can be a real headache because of Federal laws (UIGEA) designed to stop money leaving the country. Things will change in time - the one benefit of a recession is that everyone wants to find more ways of making money and online gambling is not only very popular State-side but an easy and somewhat obvious target! |
Software: RTG Reverse: 12-24 Hrs Best For: US Players Card Games: Good Slot Games: Good Video Poker: Wide Choice 
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 Club USA Casino ReviewClub USA casino was the second RTG casino I ever played. It has one of the best reputations among US players mainly because they offer lots of banking options for a market where financial regulations make gambling online near impossible.Customer service is very prompt and the range of casino games is also very good. Club USA processes cashouts normally within 12-24 hours of a request and is subsequently one of the top online casinos for US players but it should be noted that depositing and withdrawing at any online casino can be a fraught process from within the USA. Like most US-facing casinos there is a weekly cashout limit for players, supposedly to deter fraud and set at $3,000 a week, although some loyal players have reported getting this raised on request and that limit does not affect network progressive jackpot payouts. There are lots of regular bonus offers from Club USA Casino, although there are also lots of restrictions applied to them. Compared to other US facing casinos I'd say bonuses are definitely more regular, but also harder to win from. The signup bonus is average by comparison, not the best in terms of wagering restrictions, but a fairly decent amount. As a European player, I wouldn't say Club USA would be my number one choice when you consider the fact that casinos like 32Red and Bet365 compete in the market, but for the US and Canada it's definitely one of the best casinos for playing in a safe, trustworthy environment. |
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Software: WMS Exclusive Reverse: 24 Hrs Max Best For: UK Players Live Dealer Games: N/A Card Games: Average Slot Games: Excellent Video Poker: Average
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Jackpot Party Casino ReviewJackpot Party is a newish venture from well-known land-based slots manufacturer, WMS Gaming. Although the casino is only available to UK residents right now, expect it to start rolling out through 2012-2013 to other countries where online casino gambling is regulated.WMS Gaming have a top reputation and Jackpot Party casino, as you would expect, delivers good service. I have one or two minor reservations and it's certainly not a casino you join to play card games or video poker (although they are present here) - it's the slot games that are the main draw at Jackpot Party: Bruce Lee, Star Trek, Zeus, Wizard Of Oz... there are plenty of familiar names to get stuck into. Jackpot Party is currently the Top Casino on TCC for slots players so check out my full Jackpot Party Review and see what you think. Cashouts are processed every day and debit, credit cards and Neteller are supported. UK Players Only (November, 2011) |
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Software: Microgaming Viper Reverse: 4 Hrs (1 Hr By Req.) Best For: UK Players Live Dealer Games: Average Card Games: Excellent Slot Games: Excellent Video Poker: Very Good
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32Red Casino Review32Red Casino is perhaps regarded as the top online casino in player communities. Although now a PLC, it retains the approach of a small, independent casino and I've been playing here since 2004 so I can vouch for the excellent customer service. If I have a criticism, it's that promotions and bonuses don't quite match up to some of the bigger groups, but what it lacks in handouts, it makes up for in service.Cashouts are quick, next-day at worst, and being on Microgaming the games choice is the best around. You pretty much see 32Red picking up "best casino" awards year after year and it's no surprise to me. They used to sponsor Aston Villa FC (Swansea now) and although no players are accepted from the USA at present it is almost universally agreed in player circles that 32Red is among the best online casinos and for me personally, I rate it #1. 32Red Review |
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Software: Microgaming Viper Reverse: 48 Hours Best For: Regular Bonuses Card Games: Excellent Slot Games: Very Good Video Poker: Very Good
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Roxy Palace Casino ReviewRoxy Palace Casino has been around for nearly a decade and is widely regarded as one of the top online casinos for players who are prepared to stay loyal. I was a VIP, got up to platinum status and received bonuses on my deposits at least 3 times a week, along with regular weekend competitions and freerolls.The only downside to Roxy is the 48 hour reverse time, which is definitely not one of the best, but if you don't mind the extra day's wait, and you like lots of bonuses with reasonable wagering requirements then there probably is no better VIP scheme - certainly not that I've found anyway. Using MG software, there are around 400 games in the download version of the casino and a Flash version (suitable for MAC) which contains a subset of over 150 of the games. Roxy's casino has been around for several years and I played there for over 3 so can vouch for the games and bonuses first hand. It's one of the top online casinos for games choice and loyalty bonuses. Roxy Palace Casino Review (upd. Nov 2011) |
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Software: Playtech Cashout Time: Fast Best For: UK & European USA Players: No Live Dealer Games: Very Good Card Games: Very Good Slot Games: Very Good Video Poker: Average
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Bet365 Online Casino ReviewWhen I first visited Bet365 casino I wasn't really that impressed to be honest. However, over time they have thrown a lot of resources into this side of the operation and I'd definitely put it right up there as one of the top casinos online for UK and European players now. The key factor that makes Bet365 stand out for me is the cashout process.When you compare Bet365 to other top online casinos using Playtech software, the casino games choice is among the best and it was the first casino to get the excellent Gladiator slot. But the main reason as to why I continue to play here is the fact that cashouts are very fast: compared to other casinos using Playtech software, it puts them to shame. No hanging around for 48-72 hours for processing here, it's usually same day or at worst, next day. Bet365 also provides the best choice of European languages too, not only in the casino software itself but for customer support. Obviously I play in the English version, but there are also French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese and a stack more languages available. |
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