Casino Stars Review

From the moment the initial landing page loads up for Casino Stars online casino, you can tell a few things about the website before really exploring any further than those first impressions. Let’s start with those basics then.

For starters, this is clearly a professionally built and designed site that has been created in relatively recent years. Whereas others will have a fudgy, somewhat dated look and feel to everything from the lead slider images to the logo and menu orientation, here things feel slick and smoothly embedded within the overall site. Secondly, there are clearly some pretty big prizes up for grabs, and some great offers for both new and veteran members to redeem as and when they become eligible.

So far this may not sound like anything particularly out of the ordinary, probably because they’re not – these are all pretty standard attributes for online casinos. However, dig a little further and you begin to realise it’s not how much bark but how much actual bite is in the old dog. Put simply, there are plenty of other, similar websites out there offering the same deal, but very few do so quite as well or with so much temptation at your fingertips.

Scroll down from those initial images and you soon begin to see suggestions of the types of games that you will be able to play once you have signed up for an account. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are obviously familiar names for many people, and as such this game will immediately standout. It’s not just the stuff you instantly recognise that looks appealing, though, there are some great titles on this homepage that are used to draw you in on top of the obvious deals and offers that we have already mentioned. Still not convinced this one is for you? Fear not, we’ve got much more proof of the pudding than this simple introduction, so let’s get involved.

Involved, Like We Said

At the top of the home screen you will see the logo and casino name in the far left corner. Then there are various menu prompts that you can click on, running across the top of the screen from left to right. ‘Jackpot Games’ are first, and these are basically instant gratification ways to win some relatively sizable amounts. Next up are the ‘Slots’, some of which are actually those used on the landing page as images to tempt you into the site.

This is understandable, because slots are more often than not themed on fun, exciting or famous things. So in this instance we might have Ancient Egypt, or the popular video game Diablo – it’s not clear whether this is actually an official tie in but the artwork looks like it was definitely inspired by the computer game. Needless to say, it has been a while since the Diablo franchise was one of the cutting edge computer games to play, indicating some of the slots here are quite old, but you wouldn’t really notice this when playing them.

After that we have Video Poker. As it sounds, this is basically poker but with extra video support which can really add to the feeling you’re playing in an actual real live casino. Just don’t look back into the empty room behind you, as that would obviously ruin the illusion. Live Dealer is a similar situation, only this time spanning more than just poker. There’s Baccarat and Live Roulette on offer, which are both really fun and great ways to get properly stuck in with some betting action.

Those without a great internet connection, or simply those who prefer to keep things old school online gambling will probable skip all those, though, and head straight for the classic Table Games menu. Table Games are basically anything played around a table (so not just a clever name then), and span everything from Royale Blackjack (we’re not sure why it’s Royale and not Royal), Craps, Roulette Black Diamond, and a host of other variations of different types of roulette, blackjack and so forth.

Oh Craps!

Craps is a really nice touch, and not something every online casino offers. It’s also worth noting that you can see the total number of players involved in each game before deciding to jump on in. This is great for people who prefer to be in a large game, or even those who prefer to just play with one or two others.

In truth, though, it’s unlikely you’ll ever find one or two other people in a game ready for you to join – but at least look on the bright side; that means that there are plenty of other people using this casino, which means it’s not only decent, but also pretty trustworthy.

The final type of game on offer, or rather types, are categorised as ‘Other Games’, and come in the form of some pretty unusual guises. Keno is pretty common in online casinos that have a ‘Other Games’ section, but stuff like Penguin Payday, Pirate’s Pillage, and Weed Whacker are less so. As is Cast For Cash, which is a really fun fishing themed way to try your hand at getting lucky- and by that we mean winning cash, not falling in love.

Not Just all You

As with many online casinos, Casino Stars also puts back into the pot on regular occasions via its promotions and deals. There are ongoing tournaments offering special rewards and bumper payouts, meanwhile you’ll also see there are some great one off bonuses to be claimed. Make a deposit of $500 or £500 or more on any given Wednesday, for example, and you’ll get a 250% bonus added on to the value of your bet. Similarly, spend between £200 and £499 on a Wednesday, and you’ll receive 200%.

Now there is one clear problem with this – very few people have a spare few hundred pounds or dollars knocking about to invest in online gambling. Nevertheless, the bonuses, for those who can afford, are impressive and well worth considering.

Pair of Trousers

Or, to translate that Cockney Rhyming Slang (non-Brits should refer to the movie Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels), Casino Stars is safe as houses- or rather just very safe and very secure. Scrolling down on any page to the bottom and you’ll see a wide range of ways to make deposits and withdrawals- ranging from old school giants like Visa and MasterCard, through to more modern, digital-only forms such as Skrill and Neteller, both of which are becoming increasingly popular with online casinos.

All these are secure, and to boot you also have certifications from Norton and McAfee, two of the biggest names in online protection, meaning you can sleep well at night knowing your money, and personal details, are going nowhere they shouldn’t.

Look to the Stars

Casino Stars really does have it all when it comes to what you’re looking for in an online casino website. When the first page loads up things appear to be bang up to date- the design is simple and intuitive.

Normally, though, when that’s the case there are other major let downs. For example navigation is rubbish, or there’s simply not enough information presented before signing up to make you consider becoming a member. Nothing could be further from the truth here.

Perhaps the only possible criticism is some of the game types are slightly limited – there isn’t a huge variation in table games for example, just one or two to choose from. Ultimately, though, this isn’t that much of a problem, as the games themselves are of such a high standard, and with Video and Live Dealer options to supplement, you really will find it hard to get bored.