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Summary

Virgin Casino is wholly owned by the Virgin Group. It was set up in 2004. The online casino operates under a license from the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. Players from the United States cannot wager at Virgin Casino. The highlight of Virgin Casino is that it offers its players games from a number of leading software suppliers. Therefore the players do not have to hop from one online casino to another in order to get the required variety.

Virgin Casino accepts deposits in British pounds, euros and US dollars. A number of deposit options are available. These include credit cards from Visa and MasterCard, debit cards like Visa Delta, Visa Electron, Maestro and Solo, electronic wallets like Neteller and PayPal and bank transfers. The Virgin Casino customer service team works round the clock. The team can be contacted using e-mail, live chat or phone. Players from the United Kingdom are provided with a toll free phone number.

Software

Virgin Casino began operations on the WagerWorks software platform but later switched to EDGE platform of Gaming Technology Solutions (GTS). This platform is capable of accepting the best games from a host of online gaming software providers, which include WagerWorks, Cryptologic, Freemantle, Endemol, Dynamite Idea, VS Gaming, NextGen Gaming, Electracade and Ash Gaming. Virgin Casino also offers Microgaming online casino games through the QuickFire platform.

Virgin Casino is different from many other online casinos in that it does not offer a download version of the software. Only the Flash version is offered, which can be played directly online through the browser. The software is compatible with major browsers like Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox and Windows operating system. A 56k modem and monitor setting of 1024x786 are recommended. Many of the games are available in a less graphics rich version and can be played even if the recommended specifications are not being met.

The software allows players to wager for free or with real money. Account balances are not maintained for players wagering for free. They can select the desired play money amount when they access the games. When they exit the games the balance is lost. Real money players have to deposit their own funds.

Games

Virgin Casino offers the complete range of online casino games. The focus is on providing variants with innovation. The casino poker and video poker games are clubbed in the same category. The video poker games are unique because they have thematic settings. Lucky Draw video poker games have a Western setting and Phantom Belle video poker games have an eerie setting. The roulette games have innovative variants like 3 Wheel Roulette and Hot Streak Roulette. Power Blackjack is an innovative blackjack variant. The standard variants are also available.

As at most online casinos the slots games take the centre stage at Virgin Casino. There are slots games of every theme, but the most popular ones are the branded slots based on board games and television game shows. The several variants of Monopoly based games need special mention. Quite a few of the slot games have innovative features. Jackpot accumulators, tumbling reels, multi strike and multi ways are some of the more popular features.

Virgin Casino has an excellent instant games section. The games include scratch cards, hi lo games, keno and virtual racing. The progressive jackpots slots are listed separately. The MegaJackpots network consisting of Monopoly, Cluedo and Cleopatra is very popular.

Bonuses & Promotions

Virgin Casino offers new players a choice from three sign up bonuses. The first offers a 100% match bonus of up to £200. The high rollers welcome bonus offers three options. Players can deposit £500 and claim a bonus of £350 or they can deposit £1,000 and claim a bonus of £600 or they can deposit £3,000 and claim a bonus of £1,200. Blackjack players can claim a welcome 50% bonus up to £50.

Regular players at Virgin casino are also eligible for a large number of bonuses and promotions. In the first week of every month they can claim a 50% reload bonus of up to £100. On specified days of the week Virgin Casino offers cash back on losses and deposit bonuses. Exciting wagering contests are organized every week usually based on the new games released. The loyalty points are known as V*Points at Virgin Casino. These can be redeemed for casino credits and other Virgin group products as well.