Joy Casino Review

More Than A Decade Of Experience

If you want to trace the history of Joy Casino then you will have to go back to 2004 when the website was first launched to the still relatively young online gambling industry. There are certainly less online casinos around today which have over 10 years experience in the trade that those which do not, meaning that Joy Casino has the bonus of having a reputation for longevity in the betting business.

On top of that, the website ticks all of the boxes when it comes to safety, legitimacy and responsibility; the company employs an anti-fraud tool as well as an SSL encryption code certified by GoDaddy, it is licensed to host gambling activity by the Government of Curacao, and it provides plenty of information to promote responsible gambling practises.

However, no matter how many certificates and badges of validation a website shows, nothing quite compares to customer reviews to get an idea for the quality of an online casino's service. And in the case of Joy Casino, the customer reviews present a very mixed bag. Because, while many punters have praised the casino's wide range of games and big bonus promotions, others have bemoaned slow withdrawal times and somewhat complex withdrawal limitations.

Banking With Limits

While we're on the subject, we may as well move straight on to the banking options that are available at Joy Casino. And more specifically, have a look at the strange way in which the casino determines how much players can withdraw.

On the face of it, it would appear that players have ample opportunity to get money in and out of their accounts, no matter where they are based in the world. That is because there are nine currency options available such as Euros, US Dollars, Norwegian Krone, Swedish Krona, Russian Rubles, Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Japanese Yen and Chinese Yuan. What's more, there are many different popular deposit methods on show, as you can see in the table below:

However, when it comes to withdrawals, players will find that the only method available to choose from are Skrill and Neteller, meaning that they will have to set up an account with those e-wallet providers. Plus, players are restricted to some limiting withdrawal limits in relation to the average monthly deposit amount from the player's past three months. So, for example, if you just want to place some casual bets with combined deposits of less than $100 in a monthly period, you will not be able to withdraw any more than $500 per month – which could be frustrating if you get lucky enough to win a large jackpot. You can see the full range of withdrawal limits per monthly deposit bracket in the following table:

Kick Start Your Balance With A  $2,000 Bonus

Of course, players can get around those somewhat small maximum withdrawal limits by making more deposits – which is a shrewd tactic on the behalf of Joy Casino.

However, the casino also uses some other, more conventional tactics to entice players into making larger and more frequent deposits. The most notable of these is a first deposit bonus that will award players with a 100% match on any deposit over $150 up to a maximum bonus of $2,000. Or, alternatively, customers can claim a 200% match bonus on any deposit over $20 up to a maximum of $50.

Both of these welcome gifts come with the usual range of terms and conditions. First of all, players will no be able to withdraw any more than 10x the value of the bonus in winnings.

Plus, before they can withdraw any winnings made directly from the bonus, they will need to convert the bonus funds into real money by meeting some wagering requirements; players who claim the 200% bonus must playthrough the combined sum of the deposit and bonus by 25x while customers who take the 100% bonus must wager the combined sum of the deposit and bonus by at least 30x.

Plenty Of Slots To Keep You Busy

Luckily, meeting those wagering requirements might not appear like too much of a chore thanks to the fact that patrons of Joy Casino are presented with many slot machines to choose from. In fact, there are more than 200 video slot titles listed in the games lobby, along with a small range of 3-reel classics.

As for the software providers, spinners will not be disappointed with the diversity on offer with popular names such as Microgaming, NetEnt, and NextGen as well as some smaller, independent game-studios such as QuickSpin, Thunderkick, 1X2 Gaming and Playson.

Essentially, there is something for everyone when it comes to the range of themes and designs. There are loads of generic games to spin with titles such as Spirit of the Aztec, Mermaid's Millions and Enchanted Woods, meaning that there should be something familiar to try which doesn't take you too far out of your comfort zone.

However, if you do fancy going on some unique spinning adventures, you can try out some games like the sci-fi pirate themed Space Corsairs, the morbidly fantastical Alaxe in Zombieland, or the geriatric rock 'n' roller that is Hell's Grannies.

While there are only a few out and out classic 3-reels such as Jackpot 3x3, Fruity 3x3 and Jackpot Jester Wild Nudge, retro spinners will come across a few vintage style 5-reel games such as Fruits of the Nile, Fruit Shop and Arcader. There are also many progressive jackpots on display by Microgaming and NetEnt with games like Icy Wonders, Fruit Fiesta 3-reel and Mega Fortune.

Virtual And Live Casino Games

If you're not in the mood for a spin on the reels, then why not have spin of the roulette wheels? Or perhaps you could try your luck with some virtual card games such as blackjack, baccarat and pontoon. Admittedly, there could be more variety in the classic casino table games department, but Joy Casino does offer a range of  “Live Dealer” games which feature professionally trained croupiers.

Take The Action With You, Wherever You Go

Punters can enjoy a wide variety of slot machines and other games while they are out and about thanks to the mobile-optimised Joy Casino website. This service will work all good modern smartphones and tablets that run on Android, iOS and Windows.

Entertaining Casino Games With Frustrating Flaws

If you are after an online casino that offers an internationally friendly service with plenty of experience in the betting business, then you won't go wrong with Joy Casino. The website is packed with a diverse assortment of games, from popular video slot machines to not-so-popular retro reels and even a live casino lobby.

However, the service is somewhat flawed by a number of customer complaints which rightly point out that the casino offers unfair withdrawal restrictions for players who aren't high up on the VIP status ladder.