ClubPlayer Casino is an RTG casino at which Canadian players are welcome. The site has a reasonable range of games and iOS and Android users can download a compatible app. However, there is no clear licensing, which is a clear cause for concern, as we'll detail in the review below.
New Canadian players can take advantage of a 450% welcome promotion (the code being provided on the promotions page). There's no specified ceiling, but the wagering requirement is 30x (60x for table games and video poker), with a 10x withdrawal cap. The absence of an obvious ceiling on the deposit is a little odd, but the 450% match rate is very high. The wagering requirement is average (it's common practice for table games to contribute at a lower rate than slots).
Existing players have a number of ongoing promotions to enjoy, including a daily promo. At the time of writing, the current daily promo is Lucky Chip Thursdays, whereby a deposit of US$100 will let the player receive US$200. This is subject to a 30x wagering requirement (60x for table game and video poker), which is entirely average for promotions. The (effective) 200% match rate is on the generous side.
Casino ClubPlayer also offers re-deposit promotions, which are a range of match bonuses dedicated to specific games/game types (keno, bingo, and so on), as well as VIP-specific deals of the same ilk. The match rates vary from 175% to 650%, which is good even at the lower end, and unusually high at the top end. For the re-deposit promotions there are some that appear to have no withdrawal cap and no playthrough requirement, which is exceptionally generous.
Players have a choice of playing styles, with both instant play and download approaches available, which is a versatile offering. Those using Apple Macs will not be able to download but the instant play style will still work, and there is an app option that is compatible with Apple devices (and Android).
Club Player Casino's gaming software is provided by Realtime Gaming (RTG), and covers the bases of slots, table games, and poker. Slots can be sorted by name order, popularity, recency of release, jackpot size, or themes. At the time of writing there are eight games with five-figure jackpots, which is nothing to sniff at, although there are bigger prizes out there (7's and Stripes, Food Fight, and Eagle Shadow Fist top the bill). Popular slots games include Achilles, Aladdin's Wishes, and Ancient Gods, with more than 100 other slots from which to choose. It's not a small number, but not the largest array of slots either. Click here to find some free slots.
There are multiple variants of blackjack, including Suit 'Em Up Blackjack, and a few poker games, such as Pai Gow Poker. Video poker fans have more than a dozen games to try. There are two types of roulette available (European and American), with basic baccarat and craps too. Roulette and craps are under the specialty games heading, where players can also find keno and a few other games.
There does not appear to be any live dealer/live stream options for that real play atmosphere. Apart from this, there's a reasonable range of gaming options.
The site is compatible with mobile devices, and players can download an app with which to play if they prefer to gamble on the go. The app has been designed to function with both Apple and Android devices. These are far and away the most popular operating systems for tablets and phones, although users with Windows or BlackBerry devices would seem to be out of luck. Find some other fun mobile casinos here.
There's a bump in the road here. Usually, online betting sites have a little paragraph at the bottom of the page indicating where they are licensed (the UK, Malta, Gibraltar all being trusted territories). There's no such paragraph here, and the FAQs answer to the question is just that the site is 'completely licensed' but without any mention of whom has licensed the site/company or where it's regulated. This doesn't inspire confidence.
On the security side of things, Casino ClubPlayer has stated it employs the latest encryption technology and has partnered with two online security firms to protect against viruses and malware.
The deposit options are rather thin on the ground, with only credit/debit cards from Visa and Mastercard, plus the e-wallet Neteller and Bitcoin specified. Of these, Neteller is not available for players from Canada. (Bank transfers, Discover, and pre-paid cards may also be possible, although, unhelpfully, these aren't listed on the Banking page). Withdrawal options are more numerous, with Click2Pay, wire transfers, and checks listed, but the site does indicate that processing fees are attached, without going into details. Overall, something of a weak spot. As an alternative, we can recommend Casino Spin Palace that in addition to Visa and MasterCard it also operates with InstaDebit, eChecks and e-wallets. The full list of banking options can be found on the casino's website.
Wagers can only be made in US dollars. However, Club Player Casino has indicated that deposits can be made in any currency which will then be converted to USD.
In addition to the FAQs page, customer support can be found through e-mail and live chat, on a 24/7 basis.
Excepting the lack of clarity regarding the welcome bonus and absence of any no deposit deals, the special offers look exceedingly generous. The mobile platform functions with the most popular OS, and the banking/gaming options are a littler narrower than some sites. However, the lack of clear information regarding licensing is a concern as most establishments provide this as a matter of course. And for players who think that the lack of a no deposit bonus is a significant downside, check out the Zodiac Casino bonus that is currently trending on the Canadian online gambling scene.
