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DaVinci's Gold
Casino Review
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Software
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Online Cashier
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July 4, 2007 Update - Until further
notice, please contact Davinci's Gold Customer Support
to claim your bonus. New bonuses are not available
through the online cashier as of yet.
About
DaVinci's Gold
Casino is owned and operated by Silverstone Overseas
Limited, located at Ingles Manor, Castle Hill Avenue,
Kent Folkestone, United Kingdom. Silverstone is wholly
owned by Bonne Chance NV, who is
fully incorporated and licensed by the Government of
Curacao to accept real money wagers through their online
gaming operations. Being a
member of the
400 Affiliate Group, who has developed an excellent
reputation managing their network of online casinos
(Cocoa Casino, This is Vegas and Paradise 8 Casino),
DaVinci's Gold employs strict
Privacy, Anti-Spam and Anti-Fraud policies in addition
to guaranteeing a 100% secure software platform. Their
Customer Privacy Policy carefully oversees how player
information is gathered and stored, and ensures it will
never be shared with third parties unless required by
governmental law.
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Casino Software
Rival is the force behind the exceptionally
unique online software platform at DaVinci's Gold
Casino. Rival software has been noted for its
player-friendly casino suite, Rival IdentiPrint fraud
prevention protocol, Rival InTouch remote access
protocol (PDA's and Blackberry's can receive remote
reports), Rival ClassAct filter system used to govern
comp points and promotions, and above all, Rival's
interactive features (more about this in the "Games and
Payouts" section of this review). Rival operates their
own customer support team, and stays in close contact
with online casino operators, thus enabling the software
platform to operate at its most efficient capacity.
The software lobby contains many
user-friendly features, including adjustable player preferences and levels,
bonus viewing and cashier access, comp point and VIP account access, real-time
playing history, promotions and bonus manager, free spins tally, and graphics
that notify players of their comp balance, promotions and current playing level.
One of the most advanced software security systems and fraud control protocols
monitors the software platform 24/7, and helps to ensure the RNG remains
"cryptographically secure", according to a Fortuna-based algorithm usded by
software testing firm, CertainKey.
Rival does not offer a Flash
version of their software as of yet (at the time of this review), and is in the
final stages of developing the internet gaming industry's first ever fully
downloadable MAC online casino. The current software version takes just a couple
of minutes to complete a full download and installation using a high-speed
internet connection. The installation file is called DaVinci's Gold Casino-Setup.exe,
and is located at C:\Programs Folder\ by default. A
DaVinci's Gold Casino icon
should appear on the computer desktop when installation is complete, as well as
within the Start Menu of one's Windows operating system. First time access
requires a few registration details (kept confidential), and from then on out
all that is required to enter the software is double-clicking the DaVinci's Gold
icon, followed by clicking the "Connect" button, then entering your unique
username and password.
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Bonuses & Promotions
Current promotions at DaVinci's
Gold Casino include a 100% Monthly Reload Bonus up to $100 Free. However, before
taking advantage of this bonus, players are entitled to a multi-tiered welcome
bonus spanning five deposits, up to $1,000 Free. The 1st Deposit is worth 100%
up to $100 Free, the 2nd Deposit is worth 150% up to $100 Free, the 3rd Deposit
is worth 200% up to $200 Free, the 4th Deposit is worth 250% up to $250 Free and
the 5th Deposit is worth 350% up to $350 Free. Players should note that they
MUST claim the bonus in the cashier (there is a visible link for doing so)
before making a deposit.
The cashier offers returning players a monthly 100%
Reload Bonus up to $100 Free as well as 15% deposit bonuses when using either
Click2Pay, Neteller or MoneyBookers to fund one's casino account. In other
words, there is always free money to go around. In terms of wager requirements
and bonus terms and conditions, they are lower than average. However, players
must login to the casino cashier to view what the current terms and wager
requirements are, which may change at any time. Important: Due to
widespread bonus abuse, DaVinci's Gold requires all players to claim their bonus
first before making a deposit, or the bonus will not be awarded. Players
must be approved on an individual basis for bonus eligibility, during which time
the casino checks to see if applying players have been reported for bonus abuse
on industry blacklists shared amongst the Web's most reputed online casinos,
like DaVinci's Gold. Please also note that once you make a deposit after
claiming a bonus, the bonus cannot be unclaimed. The only time it can be
unclaimed is if you have not made your deposit yet.
Comp points
are earned on every real money wager, and depending on
the game being played, translate into a very generous
conversion ratio. Strategy games like blackjack and
video poker convert according to the standard rate of
one point for every $1 wagered. However, Caribbean Stud
Poker, Let it Ride, War, Red Dog and Three-Card Poker
generate two comp points for every $1 bet, while I-slots
and Slots convert into three points for every $1 bet.
Keno coverts at the highest ratio of
Five comp points for
each $1 bet. Comp cash may be redeemed at a rate of $1
for every 1,000 points. DaVinci's Gold also awards
unlimited $50 Friend Referral bonuses. In order to be
eligible, players must supply the email address of a
friend, who must in turn, make an initial deposit of at
least $100 by clicking on the designated link in the
email sent to them by the DaVinci's Gold cashier. The
player who made the referral must then contact customer
support and claim the bonus.
Games & Payouts
Davinci's Gold offers over forty casino games, including several
versions of video poker, five-reel and three-reel slots, and all the classic
table games. Although Davinci's Gold does not offer as large a portfolio as some
other online casinos (craps and progressive jackpot games were not available at
the time of this review), for those players (and there are lots of you) who do
not even bother playing the hordes of slot machines and blackjack varieties
offered at other casinos anyhow, but rather, prefer to play simple, classic
table games, maybe a choice selection of slots and/or the essential video poker
machines, Davinci's Gold has an ideal platform of games. With their exceptional
graphics and fair odds, the games themselves make up for a limited selection.
Take, for instance, Rival Gaming's
iSlots, which is the only interactive slot game of its kind. At the start of
each betting session (real money or practice money), players get to watch a very
entertaining animated video that introduces characters and a plot line. While
players spin the reels and progress through the game, animated video clips play
an unfolding story with all of the characters (who also serve as reel symbols).
DaVinci's Gold Casino iSlots are undoubtedly the most entertaining online slot machines currently
offered on the Web. And with several interactive bonus features, they have been
known to award some hefty jackpots as well. As for payouts, players are
guaranteed fair odds and above average payout percentages (Players should
inquire the casino for these since they are not published). The Random Number
Generator used at DaVinci's Gold has a hardware based source code, which means
it is a superior solution to software-based source codes. The RNG built by Rival
Gaming has received a Fair Gaming Certification by CertainKey.
Online Cashier
As mentioned earlier, all
financial transactions are processed by Galloway Ltd.,
whose primary address is 1 Kilchurn, Blackhill, DH88TQ,
Consett, Durham, United Kingdom. Using a credit card is
safe at DaVinci's Gold Casino, for all transactions are
processed with 128 bit Secure Socket Layer Digital
Encryption - the same standard used at the world's
leading financial institutions. No complaints regarding
payouts or frozen assets have been reported from players
frequenting DaVinci's Gold. Payments are handled
promptly and efficiently and can be received in as
little as 48 hours through several secure, third party
eWallets such as Neteller, FirePay, Click2Pay and
MoneyBookers. Withdrawals may also be processed via bank
wires (fast, but with a small charge), checks and
Automatic Clearing House (ACH). All credit cards are
billed as "Davincisgold.com - DURHAM UK". The
Davinci's Gold Casino Website provides direct links
to third party eWallets like Neteller, for players who
need to open and fund an account. After doing so, which
is an easy, step-by-step guided process, players may
return to the online cashier, enter their third party
account information and fund their casino account. If at
any time a player is confused or has questions about
depositing/withdrawal options or their account balance,
there is a Live Chat link in the software lobby of the
cashier, which players can use to get instant help.
Note: a $25 minimum deposit is required to open a real
money account, and withdrawals are limited to $2,000 per
day and $4,000 per week.
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Gaming Policies
As set forth by the gaming
policies of 400 Group N.V., players must agree to the
terms and conditions for accessing DaVinci's Gold Casino
and using the software. Players are obligated to assume
full responsibility for opening an account and are
likewise held responsible for protecting and
safeguarding their account username and password (we
recommend to never auto-save this, but to keep it
written down and stored in a secure place, whether that
be in a safe or a password protected folder on your
personal computer). Nobody under the age of eighteen is
permitted to access the site, while those who reside in
jurisdictions where the legality of online gambling is
uncertain, take full responsibility for doing so. The
player agrees to indemnify DaVinci's Gold Casino, 400
Group N.V., Galloway Ltd. and all affiliates and
partners of said companies from any loss a player may
incur - whether financially or otherwise - as a direct
result of using the software.
Such are the primary
policies of all legally regulated online casinos, which
the industry's leading regulators have deemed fair and
reasonable, and which no player should be concerned of
being abusive or entrapping in any way whatsoever. Just
know that when you gamble online, you do so at your own
risk. That being said, also know that DaVinci's Gold
Casino is a government regulated casino with a
reputation for being committed to fairness and honesty.
More binding conditions are listed on
DaVincisGoldCasino.com, which although having been
determined to be just, all players are strongly advised
to read them over before opening an account.
On a side note, when
players agree to the Terms and Conditions upon opening
an account, they also agree to receiving promotional
announcements through postal mail and e-mail. If at any
time a player decides they do not want to receive these
correspondences, they may contact request to do so by
simply emailing customer support.
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Casino Customer Service
Available twenty-four hours a day,
seven days a week (including all holiday's), players always have access to a
highly trained customer support representative. No disputes or complaints have
arisen in regards to Davinci's Gold Casino customer service, which both Rival
Gaming and 400 Group N.V. offer as well. In other words, players have several
customer relations departments to turn to. Davinci's Gold offers four avenues of
contact, via email, live chat, fax and toll-free telephone. Several in-house
departments can be reached by email, including Accounts (accounts @
davincisgold.com), Tech Support (support @ davincisgold.com) and General Support
(general @ davincisgold.com). Toll-free telephone numbers include one for North
America (1-866-305-3451) the UK (0808 234 8235) and internationally at +5999 433
8872. Faxes may be sent to (866) 362-2864.
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