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Winner casino is one of the most popular brands on the internet and for good reason. Every online casino player should at least give them a try.
Players at Winner Casino can choose from one of the largest selections of Playtech pokies and table games available at one site. This is combined with a sports book and live casino, as well as a mobile casino with Apple iOS and Android compatible games—all of which can be accessed through the one account—providing a complete gaming experience. Winner Casino is well-established, having been in operation since 2009 and is especially popular with New Zealand players for its large selection of pokies.
The Welcome Bonus at Winner has three different levels, meaning most players should be able to find an option that suits their bankroll and how frequently they play.
Regular Welcome Bonus
This is the entry level introductory offer, and the one most players will opt for:
• 1st deposit—200% match bonus, up to $350
• the playthrough requirement is 22x, with online pokies making a 100% contribution
Mid Roller Welcome Bonus
The ideal bonus if you’re looking to kick start your bankroll with a larger deposit:
• 1st deposit—100% match bonus up to $700
• the playthrough requirement is 20x, with online pokies making a 100% contribution
High Roller Welcome Bonus
A bonus that is best suited to those who like to play regularly and keep a substantial bankroll:
• 1st deposit—50% match bonus, up to $1,250
• low playthrough requirement of 15x, with online pokies making a 100% contribution
Different games make different contributions to the wagering requirement at all three tiers of the introductory offer:
• online pokies—100%
• roulette—25%
• baccarat—20%
• blackjack (except Blackjack Switch and Pontoon), craps, video poker—20%
Different tiers in the Welcome Bonus is innovative and provides new players with a good range of options. For most New Zealand players, a combination of a 200% match bonus and a very competitive 22x wagering requirement makes this an appealing welcome offer, especially as pokies contribute 1:1. In addition, for those who like to keep a more hefty bankroll, the even-lower playthrough requirements offer good value, and even though the initial match bonus on the two higher tiers is not quite as good, they still compare very favourably with most other offers out there.
The large selection of games, available to play both via casino download or in Instant Play, makes Winner one of the best Playtech casinos around. They have an extensive range of online pokies, with over 150 top-quality games to choose from to suit all playing styles. Games that are featured on the home page can also be played for free in demo mode.
For instance, progressive jackpot pokies include the classic Beach Life, Queen of the Pyramids and Gladiator, on which a player at Winner scored a jackpot win of $3.82 million in October 2013. There’s also a wide choice of games from the Playtech Marvel Multi-Level Mystery Progressive Jackpot Network, including Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Blade, Iron Man 2, Thor, Wolverine, Spiderman, Fantastic Four, Daredevil and X-Men.
Playtech also specialise in themed online pokies, based on classic TV shows and hit movies, and so players at Winner can enjoy Little Britain, The Sopranos, The Six Million Dollar Man, Baywatch, Deal or No Deal, Britain’s Got Talent and The Love Boat, alongside Kong, The Mummy, Rocky and Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
Some of the most innovative games in the Playtech catalogue are also available at Winner Casino, including 3D games like Fortune Hill, multispin pokies like Tropic Reels, and Dolphin Cash with its shifting wilds. However, players who prefer a more traditional style of pokie are also well catered for, with classic 3-reel and 5-reel slots such as Funky Monkey, Mr Cash Back and Fruit Mania.
Table game players are also have a good range of choices, with several versions of roulette, blackjack and video poker (including Aces or Better, Deuces Wild and JoB), as well as a Live Casino where you can play baccarat, roulette, blackjack and casino hold’em. The sports book also means you can bet on major sporting tournaments.
The Winner mobile casino is available via a downloadable Apple iOS app, or in mobile-compatible versions in your browser on iOS and Android devices. Players use the same log in as when playing the desktop version of the casino, and accounts can be managed across all platforms.
The range of games currently available in the Winner Vegas app version of the mobile casino is fairly limited, with 7 pokies to choose from, including Samba Brazil, Football Carnival and Frankie Dettori’s Magic Seven, as well as the progressive jackpot game Iron Man 2. In the app version, there are also four variations of blackjack, casino hold ‘em, and two varieties of roulette.
There are also downloadable Winner Live Casino and Winner Poker apps as well.
In the browser-based casino, which can be played on Apple iOS and Android devices and can be accessed through SMS message or QR code, there are 35 online pokies to choose from, including popular titles such as The Sopranos, Fish-O-Rama and Chinese Kitchen. There is also a large selection of progressive jackpot pokies to enjoy, including Gladiator, The Incredible Hulk and Beach Life.
Players can also enjoy table games such as blackjack, baccarat, roulette and casino hold’em, video poker, and arcade games.
The promotions for regular players at Winner Casino continue beyond the introductory offer. For instance, the Fist Month Bonus Pack enables players, for the first four weeks after opening an account, to receive 25% match bonuses on up to 4 deposits (up to $400 each time). The 12x playthrough requirement on these deposits is one of the best to found anywhere, and when combined with pokies contributing to the wagering requirement 1:1, this represents continued excellent value for new players.
There are also bonuses available when the casino’s preferred payment methods are used. Deposits made using Skrill, Ukash and iDeal attract a 15% match bonus, while payments with Neteller, Click2Pay, ClickandBuy, InstaDebit and myCitadel all receive 10% bonuses. These bonuses also have a very low 12x playthrough requirement.
In addition, there is a $50 Refer a Friend Bonus, earned when someone you recommend to the casino makes their first deposit into a new account, while the 6-tier Winner Casino VIP programme allows players to earn comp points every time they play, which can then be converted into cash. The higher your VIP status, the more rewards there are available, and these include exclusive bonuses, quicker withdrawal times, and larger permitted withdrawal amounts
• 24/7 telephone support (1-888-382-2258)
• live text-based chat
• email: [email protected]
Accounts at Winner Casino can be operated in GBP, USD, EUR or AUD and there is an extensive range of payment methods to choose from. As above, preferred payment methods include e-wallets, such as Skrill, Neteller, Click2Pay, ClickandBuy, InstaDebit and myCitadel, Ukash pre-paid vouchers, and electronic fund transfer systems such as POLi and iDeal.
More conventional methods can also be used, with Visa credit and debit cards, and direct bank transfers available for both deposits and withdrawals, while Diners Club and Mastercard can be used to make deposits only.
The withdrawal times at Winner are, however, slightly slower than can be found at some other sites, with requests taking between 1 – 3 days to be processed (plus the time required for your money to reach your account). VIP players, however, do benefit from faster withdrawal times.
The popularity of Winner Casino derives from its having such a good range of high quality Playtech games to choose from, including an excellent selection of progressive jackpot, themed and classic pokies. The different levels of the Welcome Bonus mean that there is value to be had for all types of players, while the playthrough requirements are amongst the very lowest you’ll find which, when combined with the 100% contribution of pokies, makes Winner a very good choice for New Zealand players.
