Challenge Casino
3.2/5
Very Good
Opened in 1999, Challenge Casino is one of the oldest internet casinos in the business. They hold licenses with the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, Malta Gaming Authority, and UK Gambling Commission. Given the multiple licenses and longevity, this casino looks like a reputable operation.
Challenge Casino also has an intriguing bonus offer: $1,000 free and upfront. This offer seems like it’s almost too good to be true. But is it?
We’ll discuss this matter next as we cover Challenge Casino’s bonus and promotions. We’ll also discuss their loyalty rewards, games, banking options, and customer service.
Any information on promotional offers is current at the time of writing and may be out of date. More current bonus information can be found in the bonus area on this page.
At the time of this writing the Challenge Casino bonus is paid over your first three deposits. Here’s how it breaks down:1st deposit = 25% match bonus up to $800
2nd deposit = 50% match bonus up to $150
3rd deposit = 100% match bonus up to $50
The minimum deposit to get each bonus is $20. Wagering requirements on Challenge Casino bonuses are 30x the bonus + deposit.
We don’t like how the bulk of this bonus is wrapped up in a 25% match offer. Secondly, the wagering requirements are too high for a 100% match bonus – let alone 25% and 50% offers!
We do like the sheer amount of bonus cash that you can earn at $1,000. But we’re disappointed in both the matches and requirements.
Another downer about Challenge Casino is that they don’t have any promotions at the time of this review. We did see a $25,000 prize giveaway for the same network of Microgaming casinos a while back. But that promo appears to be over at this point.
If you’re counting on loyalty rewards to save Challenge Casino’s offers – don’t! Despite being open since 1999, Challenge Casino has never bothered to start a VIP program for players. Given that they’ve been operating for around two decades, this doesn’t look to change any time in the future.
The best part about Challenge Casino is that they offer over 500 games. The reason why is because they’re supplied by Microgaming, which is the industry’s largest supplier of online casino games.
The first section that most players will start with is the progressive jackpots, where you’ll find Mega Moolah, Major Millions, King Cashalot, Caribbean Draw Poker, Progressive Cyberstud, Roulette Royale, and Poker Ride.
Mega Moolah has become world-famous for offering jackpots worth as much as $20 million. We also appreciate how Challenge Casino offers table game jackpots worth 6 figures. At the time of this writing, the Caribbean Draw Poker ($244,440) and Progressive Cyberstud ($206,948) jackpots are offering impressive amounts.
Another thing to love about Challenge Casino’s game selection is the hundreds of slots they offer. Microgaming helps in this department because no supplier has as many slots as them.
Some of the really popular slots here include: Agent Jane Blonde, Avalon (I & II), Bar Bar Black Sheep, Battlestar Galactica, Bridesmaids, Cashville, Game of Thrones, Huangdi the Yellow Emperor, Jurassic World, Lord of the Rings, Lost Vegas, Pretty Kitty, Shoot!, Terminator 2, Thunderstruck, and Thunderstruck II.
Challenge Casino can only be played through downloadable software and apps. Most mobile players won’t mind downloading the Challenge Casino app on their Android or iOS device. After all, it doesn’t take long or hog much space to use an app.
But PC players may dislike having to download a software package onto their computer. This used to be the way that every casino did things. But in modern times, many online casinos have gravitated towards instant play (Flash) options.
You can make deposits here through the following: ClickandBuy, EcoPayz, Direct Bank Transfer, Envoy, iDEAL, iDebit, Kalibra Card, Maestro, MasterCard, Neteller, PayPal, Skrill, Paysafe Card, Postepay, Ukash, Visa, InstaDebit, ewire, Entropay, Przelewy24, Nordea, POLi, GiroPay, EPS, Abaqoos, Swedbank, eKonto, Moneta, Euteller, u net, Neosurf, Multibanco, eChecks, Trustly, Instant Banking, PugglePay, QIWI, Sofortuberwaisung, Ticket Premium, UseMyFunds, and Visa Electron.
Withdrawals can be made with these options: ClickandBuy, Kalibra Card, Maestro, Neteller, PayPal, Skrill, Postepay, Entropay, eChecks, Direct Bank Transfer, EcoPayz, MasterCard, Visa, and Visa Electron.
Please note that the following countries and territories are excluded from depositing here: Angola, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Comoros, Congo – Brazzaville, Congo – Brazzaville, Dominica, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Micronesia, France, Guinea, Hong Kong, Iraq, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mauritania, Maldives, Mayotte, Myanmar [Burma], Nauru, Niger, Niue, Norfolk Island, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Spain, South Africa, Syria, Tajikistan, Uganda, Kuala Lumpur, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Palau, Pitcairn Islands, North Korea, Afghanistan, Albania, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Côte d’Ivoire, East Timor, Equatorial Guinea, Guam, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Italy, Kiribati, Lithuania, Nigeria, Northern Mariana Islands, Peru, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Somalia, United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Western Sahara, and Zimbabwe.
You can contact Challenge Casino customer service through email, live chat, and phone. Their support can be contacted 24/7, which is a definite plus. But note that you must use specific numbers for phone support. Also keep in mind that Challenge Casino offers a large FAQ section that answers many questions.
Verdict
Challenge Casino’s best quality is definitely their games. Microgaming may be their only software provider, but this is fine when you consider that they offer over 500 slots, table games, and specialty games.
We’re especially impressed with the progressive jackpot section, where you’ll find some of the largest jackpots in gaming.
All of Challenge Casino’s drawbacks have to do with the bonuses and promotions. We’re taken aback by the low match percentages and high wagering requirements on the welcome bonus. We’d also like to see a loyalty program and/or more promotions.
The one good thing that Challenge Casino has done in its lengthy existence is build an impressive library of games. But if they want to take things to another level, they must offer more in the promos and loyalty categories.
Please note: New Challenge Casino customers Only. 18+. T&Cs and wagering requirements apply. Game contributions may vary.
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