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Slotland
Casino Review
About |
Software
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Games & Payouts |
Online Cashier
Gaming Policies |
Casino Customer Service |
Awards
About
SlotLand Casino was launched in the Fall
of 1998, and as such, has a right to say they are one of the longest-running
online casinos doing business on the Web today. The casino is licensed by the
Government of Anjouan, which is a self-governing island within the Union of
Comoros (off the coast of Africa). Anjouan Parliament approved an offshore
financial centre in 1999, which now caters to businesses in the banking,
insurance, shipping and online gaming industry. Article 10 of Anjouan's
Constitution grants the government to have full dominion over economic
development and foreign investment, thereby giving legitimacy to their offshore
financial legislation. Slotland Casino is owned and managed by Slotland
Entertainment S.A. whose headquarters are likewise based in Anjouan.
SlotLand has developed a highly
credible reputation over the years with online gamblers. One of the more unique
and original online casinos in operation, SlotLand is best characterized as a
haven for slots and promotion lovers. Their list of monthly newsletters, current
promotions and recent winners reflects a great deal of activity going on at this
online casino. Just one day prior to this review a player from the U.S. had
pocketed over $85,000 playing one of their slots. Winnings are consistently
larger than normal here, due to the fact that all of SlotLand's games are tied
into a single progressive jackpot (more on that in the "Games" section of this
review). An encrypted algorithm protects all player information that is stored
on game servers, while the games themselves conform to Nevada Gaming Rules and
Atlantic City payouts. A long list (and an authentic one at that) of player
testimonials are viewable on SlotLand's website, which is up-an-running 24/7.
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Casino Software
There are several things worth mentioning about the software platform at
SlotLand. Being proprietary, the software here is very unique. On one hand, the graphics may not be as realistic and
vivid as some
other software developers, but on the other hand, they certainly do convey a
unique look that many players have become fondly accustomed to. To put it in
laymen terms, the graphics have a futuristic/industrialized look - nothing at
all like a traditional land-based casino. Game previews can be seen at
SlotLand.com for both the Mobile compatible and No-download Web games. This
brings us to an important aspect of the software. Slotland's Web games are
entirely compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems, and can also be
played on all versions of Web TV with enhanced graphics. After a simple
registration process, players can begin gambling in as little as thirty seconds.
In terms of browsers, Slotland software is compatible with Netscape and Internet
Explorer 3.0 or higher. Version 4.0 is recommended for enhanced graphics on the
animated slot wheels. Slotland DOES NOT offer a "Fun" of "Practice" software
platform. In order to play the games at SlotLand, players must make a minimum
deposit of $10.
SlotLand was one of the first online casinos to offer a mobile phone
compatible version of their games, which include a selection of two video pokers
and three slot machines. Quick Java downloads are available through Slotland's
Wireless Application Protocol, http://wap.slotland.com, which is accessible
through mobile phone WAP/internet browsers. Players simply only need to scroll
through the web menu to find their make and model of cell phone and initiate the
download, which only takes approximately sixty seconds. Using the same
encryption technology to connect to the software servers (better than military
grade) all games are guaranteed secure. Players can login to play mobile games
with their same username and password used to play Web games. In other words,
only one account is needed.
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Bonuses & Promotions
SlotLand Casino has a comprehensive offering of bonuses, promotions and
awards. Starting players off with a 100% Welcome Bonus up to $100 Free, SlotLand
also offers a $100 Reload Bonus on accumulated deposits in multiples of $1,000.
Therefore, after having made accumulated deposits totaling $1,000, a player will
be automatically granted $100 Free. Players also have a chance of winning any of
SlotLand's Weekly draw bonuses ranging from $10 to $500. Each week, SlotLand
randomly gives away $1,500 in bonus money to real money account holders. Twenty
names are randomly drawn, awarding one person $500, nine people $100, and ten
people $10. Players will not find free draws like this very often in the online
gambling world.
As part of SlotLand's Monthly Newsletter, which are themed on the
lucky stars of the Zodiac, all player's have an opportunity to receive a
Monthly Mystery Bonus
- 30%, 50% or 100% cash back on one's first deposit for the following month. In
addition to granting the monthly mystery bonus, the newsletters announce all
upcoming free bonus promotions for that month as well as some zodiacal knowledge
for those who like to use the foretelling of the stars to influence their
betting choices. Of course we have to offer a disclaimer here - To win money in
the online casino, nothing works better than sound strategy and bankroll
management. Yet, we know that "luck" is a major part of gambling and do not
discredit the mysteries of the universe. SlotLand's theme on the zodiac is fun
and interesting. If you are into playing slots, which is more luck-based than
other games, then it's not going to hurt to put some of your trust into the
stars. Slotland also has a generous Player Referral Program on the books. For
every referred players who deposits $100 or more, both the new player and
referee will each receive a $20 bonus. If the referred player deposits less than
$20, both players will receive a $10 bonus each. A "Referral" link is
conveniently located in the software lobby, which any player can click to give a
referral. And for those players who can't get enough bonus money to gamble with
(who doesn't), SlotLand's VIP Club offers an exclusive newsletter with even more
bonus options. The more one gambles, the higher their status in the VIP Club.
So here is the big kicker for SlotLand's bonuses.
Welcome bonuses and Monthly Mystery Bonuses only need to be wagered 8x. All
other bonuses only require a 1x wager requirement, unless stated otherwise in the bonus
terms and conditions, which we advise players to read over before accepting any
free cash offering. Although Slotland's selection of games are limited, they do
not impose any game restrictions on meeting the wager requirements, which is
certainly a refreshing change from the majority of other bonuses being offered
on the Web. Customer service at SlotLand will even work with players to arrange
accommodating payouts if a player seeks to withdraw their money before meeting
the wager requirements on a bonus.
Games & Payouts
All games conform to Nevada Gaming rules and are comparable to the payouts
and odds of slot machines in Las Vegas. The RNG of Slotland's proprietary
software is deemed to conform with the randomness and payouts of similar games
in Atlantic City. Since SlotLand does not publish the payout percentages on
their website, we advise players to email management (management@slotland.com)
to confirm these figures for themselves. SlotLand keeps a full audit trail of
all game results which can be pulled up at any time. While SlotLand's game repertoire only
consists of seven slot machines and four card games, there is a good reason why
this is the case. All of SlotLand's games are networked to contribute to a
consistently large in-house progressive jackpot. The way it works is that each
game shares the same RNG mechanism that determines progressive jackpot wins.
Therefore, the probability of hitting the jackpot works in the same way that
networked progressive slot machines determine jackpot winnings. At Slotland, all
games are linked into a single progressive jackpot. These games include the
Lucky Stars slot (five paylines, $.50 - $10 stakes), Booster slot (wild
symbols, $.50 - $50), the Golden 8 Slot (8 paylines, $.50 - $12), the Silver
Kiss slot (nudes, bonuses, $.25 - $2), the Heavy Metal slot (1
horizontal/vertical bet lines, $.50 - $8), the Treasure Box slot (wheel holds,
$.50 - $8), the Magic slot (many payouts, $.50 - $10), Jacks or Better Video
Poker ($.50 to $10 stakes), Striking 7's Video Poker (Deuces Wild but with
Wild 7's, $.50 to $10 stakes), WIld Heart Video Poker (based on Double Joker
Video Poker, $.25 to $15 stakes), and SpaceJack (Blackjack that pays 3 to 1
for 21, $1 to $60 stakes). Wireless versions for the above games include Lucky
Stars, Golden 8, Booster, Striking 7's and Jacks or Better.
Online Cashier
As mentioned earlier,
SlotLand Casino uses data
encryption that exceeds military standards. All
financial transactions are instantly processed through SSL protected servers, and are handled through
SlotLand's billing department, which can be contacted at billing @ slotland.com.
Several methods of facilitating deposits and withdrawals
are accepted here including credit/debit cards. Accepted
purchase methods include Neteller, MoneyBookers, Visa/Mastercard,
eWalletXpress, 900Pay and InstaDebit (SlotLand pays all
fees). Accepted means of withdrawing funds include
Neteller, eWalletXpress, InstaDebit, MoneyBookers and
mailed checks. Unlike other casinos whose withdrawal
processing can take many days to clear, SlotLand's
withdrawal policy is like clockwork. Each Tuesday, all
withdrawal requests are paid out, free of any charges.
The cashier has a cordial service department that has
been known to go out of their way in meeting player's
individual needs. For mailed checks, these can take up
to ten days to be received, which compared to the
twenty-one day policy endorsed by most other sites, is a
major perk.
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Gaming Policies
SlotLand
does not publish a lengthy list of Terms & Conditions on
their website. Keeping things simple, SlotLand publicly
addresses legal matters and promotion terms. Players are
advised to speak with customer support about obtaining
further terms of website and software use through
Slotland Entertainment S.A. All players must be at least 18
years of age to access SlotLand.com and/or open an account. All players are
advised to read the FAQ's on SlotLand's website, which provides a link to their
Privacy Policy and answers all questions related to
legal matters and gaming policies. In terms of the
legalities of online gambling, SlotLand requires all
players to determine for themselves whether online
gaming is legal within their own jurisdiction.
SlotLand's Privacy Statement is fair and reasonable and
states that all personal player information will not be
shared or rented with third parties and that some
cookies are used to track gambling activity.
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Casino Customer Service
Some players may not like the fact
that SlotLand does not offer telephone support. However, their award-winning
email support staff sets a high standard. SlotLand has a very large clientele,
and as such, their management finds it more efficient to handle all customer
relations through email. In this virtual age, we understand how this is a
feasible alternative to waiting on the phone line for ten minutes just to get an
answer to a question that can otherwise be delivered in writing. Players should
always get answers to their questions in writing anyways, so email is certainly
the way to go. SlotLand guarantees a fast and personal response to every
question. Emails can be sent to the following departments: info@slotland.com
(General Questions), billing@slotland.com (Financial Questions), Support@slotland.com
(Technical Questions), mobile@slotland.com (Mobile Related Questions) and
Management@slotland.com (reach management directly). Players should also take a
look at SlotLand's Frequently Asked Questions posted on their website. These
cover Games, Money Matters, Technical Matters (all things related to software
and computer issues), Mobile Gaming Matters and Miscellaneous Subjects.
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