Spectra
Casino Review
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Awards
About
Licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission in
Quebec, Canada, Spectra Casino offers a new
face on the online gambling scene, as well as an online poker room and bingo hall
powered by Globalcom and managed by Aqua Gaming. Spectra received their Kahnawake gaming license (Number 0053) on December 21, 2000, and soon after
became a member of the Interactive Gaming Council. As a member of IGC, Spectra
Casino agrees to abide by the Council's Code of Conduct, which imposes strict
guidelines for responsible operations and becoming conduct of online casino
operators. Spectra is also bound by the regulations of the Kahnawake Gaming
Commission, which is one of the internet's premiere online gaming regulators.
Spectra Casino is audited on a monthly basis, thus confirming payout percentages
consistently averaging over 96%.
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Casino Software
Real Time Gaming (RTG), powers the new software at Spectra
Casino. In addition to the realistic and sharp graphics characteristic of Real
Time Gaming, the software platform features several user friendly components,
such as easy access to game rules, banking options with the online casino
cashier, game navigational controls, customizable controls like full-screen
playing mode, playing speed (adjustable to the n'th degree) and ambient
sounds, and access to mini games ranging from slots to blackjack. Built into the software platform are password protected account monitors
designed to automatically generate financial statements and playing histories
detailing dealt cards and finalized hand results. Securitized with 128-bit
encryption, the software is available in a downloadable form via the
SpectraCasino.com website or by CD, which can be freely ordered through customer
support. Preparations to supply a Flash version are underway.
While much is
still to be known about the future of this new site, it appears that Spectra is
making an attempt to up the entertainment value of their online gaming offering
through their bingo and poker site, as well as through an acquisition of
interesting objects and iconic memorabilia, much to the effect of Golden Palace,
but with a different taste perhaps.
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Bonuses & Promotions
The bonuses and promotions are diverse at
Spectra Casino. The Welcome Bonus for new players is multi-tiered one covering
two deposits. Players can get 100% Free on the first time deposit up to $100,
while 50% Free on the second deposit up to $400 ($250 free) combine for a
Welcome Bonus of $350 Free. $100 monthly reload bonuses are also available on
all future deposits. The Welcome Bonus must be claimed within seven days of
opening a real money account - So players should not stall in doing so.
As for
wagering requirements, we find these to be quite fair. There is only a small
20x Bonus Play-Through required, with game exclusions of Craps, Baccarat and War. Instead of
offering small play-through percentages on strategy games, Spectra Casino
excludes some, but gives room for others. If you are stuck on playing Craps,
Baccarat or War, this bonus is not for you. However, video poker counts 100%
towards the play-through, while blackjack contributes 50%. If you like playing
these two games, these are great bonus terms and conditions. Players also have
the option of claiming 10% cash back on all deposits made with NETeller,
MoneyBookers, Click2Pay, FirePay or wire transfers (not eligible to be used in
conjunction with other bonuses). Monthly awards include $500 Free each month to
the player who wagers the most in thirty days (redeemable once every six
months), while three new account holders who wager the most for the first month
of their account being opened will share $1,000 ($500/$300/$200).
The Player Rewards and Comp Program works as a
four-tiered VIP Club, which all real money players are automatically given
membership into upon opening an account. The first tier is the Silver Level,
which entitles daily credit card limits of $1,500, weekly limits of $5,000 and
monthly limits of $10,000, regular entry to weekly promotions and guaranteed
fast payouts. The Gold Level does the same, except with higher depositing
limits, higher wagering options, 10% cash back, random cash bonuses, invitations
to promotions and tournaments and even faster payouts. The Platinum Level goes a
step further with even higher deposit limits, higher bet limits (up to $2,000
per hand), 30% cash back on all purchases, special cash bonuses, random cash
bonuses, annual gifts, access to VIP private customer support, invitations to
promotions and tournaments and faster payouts. The Diamond Class entitles
players to all of the aforementioned, but with higher deposit limits up to
$20,000 per day, higher bet values up to $2,500 per hand, 40% bonuses on all
deposits and the fastest payouts of all. Comp point conversion ratios range from
level to level, but get as good as 1 point for every $5 to $10 wagered at most
of the games offered. An accumulation of 100 points is convertible to $1.
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Games & Payouts
Spectra Casino offers an adequate lineup of games developed by
Real Time Gaming. These include eighteen varieties of Video Poker (good payout
schedule on Deuces Wild), multi-hand blackjack, several mini slot games, video
slots, realistic one-armed bandit three reels, and progressive jackpots normally
accumulating to over $2 million on a regular basis. All of these combine to over
eighty games total (at the time time of this online casino review), with
frequent new game releases on the horizon.
In terms of payout percentages,
Spectra Casino
offers odds equal to or better than Vegas. All payouts conform to Nevada Gaming
rules, and allegedly average over 96%
on an ongoing basis. Although payout reports are not published for players to
view, Spectra Casino is licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, which means
they are held to supplying minimum fair gaming standards. Real Time Gaming
software has also been verified by Technical Systems Testing to divulge random
and unpredictable winnings corresponding to fair odds and minimum payouts. Frequent wins attest
to these payout rates, and can be viewed on Spectra Casinos "Recent Winners"
page. Multi-thousand dollar wins are posted here, and correlate to monthly to
wagering awards. The player who wagers the most in a single month will win $500,
while three new players who wager the most in the first month of their account
being opened will share $1,000.
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Online Cashier
Security of private information and financial
transactions are a given at the Spectra Casino online cashier. With transactions
facilitated by Aqua Gaming, 128-bit data encryption and Secure Socket Layer
firewall technology is used for all securitized protocols. This is the same
online technology used by the world's leading financial institutions, and so
players should feel safe knowing that unauthorized access to the platform is
blocked and prohibited. All transactions are processed in Dollars, which other
currencies will be converted to according to the exchange rate at the time of
the transaction. Anti-fraud prevention protocols are in place, including the use
of withdrawal faxback forms and multiple identity checks. Additionally, a
detailed audit trail is logged for every transaction made with the Spectra
Casino cashier.
Available deposit methods include a variety of the Web's most secure and trusted
eWallets as well as traditional methods such as credit cards, wire transfers and
money orders. Neteller, FirePay, MoneyBookers, Click2Pay and ECO Card are
accepted at Spectra, and only require registration at the website of the
preferred payment method. Thereafter, players only need to login to the online
casino software, click on the Banking options, click the Deposit button and
provide one's account information. Wire transfers usually come with a small bank
fee ($10 to $20), but are a highly secure and efficient way to transfer funds -
especially in large amounts. Spectra Casino rewards players who use this payment
method by issuing a 5% bonus on each transaction ranging from $500 to $4,999 and
a 7.5% bonus on transactions ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. For any transfer
over $10,000, players are advised to contact customer support to discuss a
personally catered bonus.
As mentioned earlier, withdrawals are carefully handled. The processing and approval times
at Spectra Casino take between one to three days, while the actual
reception of funds depends on the specific withdrawal method being used.
Available methods include Visa Card (when possible, withdrawals processed as
refunds), NETeller (no fees, normally received shortly after approval), Checks
(minimum amount of $50; received in mail 10-14 days) and Wire Transfers (minimum
amount of $500 to be processed without a fee; under $500 comes with a $35 fee).
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Gaming Policies
Spectra
Casinos Gaming Policies are in compliance with fair gaming standards and
Kahnawake Gaming Commission regulations. Players must agree to the Terms of Use
for using the software before downloading. These terms essentially protect
Spectra Casinos intellectual rights, and inform the player of their own rights
and responsibilities. Speaking of responsibilities, Spectra Casino requires each
player to be fully responsible for determining the legality of online casino
gambling as deemed by the governing authority in the player's residence. Players
are not obligated to play with real money at any time, but must be of legal
gambling age to access the website. The terms and conditions posted on the
Spectra Casino Website are legally binding between the player and casino, and
should be read over by the player from time to time. In addition to setting
forth disclaimers of liability, grounds for account closure and promotion and
bonus conditions are covered in the T&C's.
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Casino Customer Service
Customer support is available at any time of the day and week, including all
holidays. Spectra employs a highly trained, web customer support outsourcing
that can be reached toll-free telephone and email. Telephone support is
immediately handled, while most email inquiries are replied to within 24 hours.
An email submission form is available through the software platform, thus
facilitating communication and guaranteeing the reception of all inquires (No
claims of never receiving one's email or losing it in the spam folder).
There is
also a helpful Frequently Asked Questions page on the SpectraGames.com website,
covering a variety of issues, including but not limited to information security,
legality, software and installation and downloads, gambling for fun, getting
started, computer system requirements, gaming odds, cash-ins and banking options
and promotions.
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Awards
Spectra
Casino is a young entity, and so has not been the direct recipient of any major
awards at this time. We are looking for great things to come from this online
casino, and will update this section with any formal recognitions from online
gaming bodies and players.
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