Magicbox Casino Review

Magicbox Casino is a simply styled site that’s stocked with a selection of traditional casino games. It’s not the most modern of virtual casinos you’ll ever visit and it’s not the most mobile-friendly either, but it does have some things in its favour, like a welcome bonus worth up to £567.

The site relies on downloadable software to furnish its players with games. These include progressive jackpot slots, video poker, blackjack, table games and much more. The progressive pots are the other reason why Magicbox Casino, for all its shortcomings, might deserve a second look – its progressive jackpots are currently worth close to £50,000,000, a figure that few other casinos can match.

The site is operated by ElectraWorks, a company that specialises in churning out identikit download-only casinos. The approach seems to be working for them however, judging by the number of active sites they currently have on the web.

ElectraWorks hold a gaming license issued by the UK Gambling Commission as well as one supplied by the government of Gibraltar, where the firm is registered. The site is managed by Global Gaming Net, while Playtech supply the software. Customers who require support can contact Magicbox Casino by email, phone or fax.

Getting Started at Magicbox Casino

There are more than 80 games to be played once you’ve installed the casino’s software, a figure that is extremely low for a modern casino but par for the course with older casinos, among which MBC definitely numbers. Still, if you are keen to try their games for yourself, all you have to do is install the software onto your PC and fire it up.

Once installed, a Magicbox Casino icon will appear on your desktop for ease of reference and you’ll be given the option of playing for free or for real money. Naturally, if you’re a Mac, tablet or mobile user, you’ll need to find another casino to play at.

Banking with Magicbox Casino

Magicbox Casino provides its customers with a good number of ways to arrange payment. Major credit and debit cards are supported including Visa, MasterCard and Maestro. The casino’s preferred payment options, however, are Neteller, Entropay, Skrill, Paysafecard, WebMoney and Instadebit.

There are also local payment methods in place. Depending on your location, you can choose from such regional options as Euteller, GiroPay, DineroMail, eKonto and many more. Withdrawals take 4 days to be processed.

A Big Fat Welcome

Magicbox Casino promises new members a “mystical” £567 to play with when they sign up, with the bonus cash split across their first 3 deposits. These strangely arbitrary numbers can be broken down as follows:

This bonus cash is subject to a 25x wagering requirement before it can be withdrawn. There are also daily promotions to look out for including bonus offers, cashback and other deals. Log in each day and you’ll be alerted to the latest offers that Magicbox Casino have for you.

There are also bonuses for making deposits with the casino’s preferred payment methods. Use the likes of Neteller, Entropay and Skrill to claim a 15% deposit bonus. Then there’s the reward for referring friends to the site, with a £25 bonus to be claimed with every friend who signs up and makes their first deposit.

Finally, Magicbox Casino operates a comps scheme, with 1 comp point paid out for every £10 you wager. Once you’ve amassed 100 comps points, these can be converted into £1 with can be wagered on any game you like. If you’re a VIP member, you can look forward to earning comps at a higher rate.

Become a VIP

ElectraWorks adopts a near-identical model for all of its online casinos, including the use of comps points and a VIP scheme with 3 tiers. In the case of Magicbox Casino, this goes from Emerald to Diamond all the way up to Black Diamond. The more you play at the casino, the higher your VIP level will be. Along the way, you’ll have a chance to pick up various bonuses and to avail yourself of exclusive promotions and other offers.

Like all ElectraWorks casinos, there’s not a lot of information available regarding the exact workings of their VIP scheme; all you can do is sign up and wait to discover the delights that are in store.

A Sneak Preview

Like all ElectraWorks casinos, with Magicbox Casino you can only really gauge the measure of the site’s games by installing its software. That said, it’s possible to glean an inkling of what’s in store by visiting the preview section of the site. Click on it and a pop-up window will appear containing screenshots of the games that MBC members can look forward to.

For casual gamblers who are deciding whether Magicbox Casino is worth giving the time of day to, this setup is less than ideal. As a general rule of thumb, any site that doesn’t let you demo at least some of its games in-browser probably isn’t worth your while.

The games at Magicbox Casino are sorted into the following categories: Arcade Games, Card Games, Progressive Games, Regular & Video Slots, Table Games and Video Poker Games. Clicking on the Previous and Next buttons will take you through the games that are available to download at the casino.

In the case of the arcade games, this includes such titles as Genie’s Hi-Lo, where you can increase your winnings by correctly guessing the card colour too, and virtual horse racing sim Derby Day. There’s also Keno, the Chinese lottery staple, and Pop Bingo, where you choose your bet amount, click Play and wait to see whether your numbers will come in.

Progressive Games

The progressive games may not look like much, but don’t dismiss them out of hand; the jackpots on offer here are mighty impressive. Pick of the bunch might just be Gold Rally, which is dubbed as a bona fide millionaire-maker. As proof, the casino states the case of Cari M, who scooped $1,800,000 playing the game. It’s only a 3-reel game with 1-8 lines, but for all its simplicity, this is one lucrative slot. If you prefer the added interest that comes from playing with 5 reels, Diamond Valley might be more to your liking. Collect the gems and flaming BARs on your way to claiming the progressive pot. There’s also Safe Cracker, another 3-reel offering, and a non-slot progressive game in the form of Caribbean Poker.

Table Games

In terms of traditional casino games, take your pick from roulette, available in European, American and Pro editions, Craps and Sic Bo, the ancient Chinese game played with 3 dice.

A selection of poker games completes the selection on offer including various video poker options. Try the likes of Aces and Faces and 10-Line Jacks or Better, which has a progressive pot.