Victor Chandler Casino
Victor Chandler is no stranger to innovation: he was the first UK bookmaker to set up offshore and avoid UK betting tax, and likewise the first to go online – and it shows. Everything on this site bears the hallmark of a highly-experienced operator that knows what punters want and doesn’t waste time providing it.
Eligibility and Jurisdiction
Victor Chandler International Ltd is licenced in Gibraltar. Players are expected to check out their own eligibility as there is no list of non-permitted countries supplied.
Software and Graphics
This is a no-download casino, using software from Net Entertainment, Wagerworks and Realistic Entertainment. Loading times are industry-standard and the games seem to play every bit as well as those from a download site. As we’d expect from a cutting-edge casino operator, mobile gaming is also available: Any Android (mobile or tablet) and Apple devices (iPhone, iPad or iPod) can be used using an existing login.
All of Victor Chandler’s enterprises are available from the same site, so there’s tabs across the top taking you to sports betting, multiplayer poker and every other conceivable type of gaming. The casino page splits it’s gaming categories using side tabs which works brilliantly, making navigation as quick as possible despite the vast number of games offered.
The overall feel of the site is unashamedly bright and glitzy – they really want you to know what’s on offer, and with the quality and breadth of games available, why not?
Games
It’s always great to see a site featuring slot games from the industry-leading Net Entertainment, and we were pleased to see most of the newer games here as well, such as Egyptian Heroes and Alien Robots as well as the totally awesome Jack Hammer , a must-have for any site using games from Net.
The videopoker section is where Wagerworks enter the frame, with staples like Joker Poker and Deuces Wild. Arcade games come mainly from Realistic Games Ltd, and both manufacturers punch their weight alongside the Net games.
The range of table games is incredible, with 20 variations of Blackjack and 13 different Roulette tables. There’s also live table games from a casino-style studio, though this almost seems surplus to requirement.
Bonuses and Promotions
Top marks go to Victor Chandler for making welcome bonus conditions clear up front. Most sites advertise endless bonuses whilst hiding the precise terms in the small print. Here, however, it clearly states exactly how much you need to wager before receiving any of the £175 total welcome bonus: you must bet £500 to claim £25, £1500 to get an extra £50 and spend another £3000 to get the final £100. Loyalty bonuses are claimed to be the best on the web, but the amounts are purely at Victor Chandler’s discretion. There’s also a 10% cash bonus for winning players on selected poker games on Tuesdays and Thursdays, daily cash drops into randomly-selected accounts and a Vegas holiday for 2 up for grabs.
Payment Options
Deposit with Visa, Neteller, UKash, Moneybookers, Paypal, Western Union, Diners Club, Paysafe, BACS, Telegraphic Transfer or Entropay. Withdraw using Visa, Moneybooker, Neteller, Paypal, BACS, Telegraphic Transfer or Entropay. Withdrawal times vary according to the method used.
Customer Support
24/7 support is provided by email (vccasino@vcint.com), or by telephone (freefone 08000 612 809
or UK Landline: 0207 127 9064). There’s also round-the-clock chat support.
Victor Chandler’s Casino casts its net widely in its search for new and returning punters, offering a vibrant site for all types of gambler which works with all types of hardware. Best of all is the straightforward, honest approach to its bonuses, which sets the standard for other sites to follow and shows that despite its glitzy, colourful design, you can rest assured that Victor Chandler has successfully duplicated his reputation as the Gentleman Bookmaker from the high street to the web without a hiccup.
