Portomaso Casino

Portomaso Casino decided to go online in 2010. The casino operates under the MGA (Malta Gaming Authority) license and tested for fair play by Gaming Labs. They also provide 256-Bit SSL encryption to protect your transactions. It looks nice, but there’s a thing that catches the eye: a little clause on the bottom of the website, which says that:

The following products are not regulated by the Maltese Gaming Authority: EGT and Yggdrasil.

Wait, but these are almost all of the games in the casino! We decided to dig deeper, and in the T&C’s, we found a clause about the casino’s not being responsible for any software or hardware lags, or errors that might occur while you’re playing their games. It’s pretty common, but combined with the previous statement, it says that you’ll be playing in the vacuum, where nobody’s responsible for anything. It’ll be wise to double-check your device before starting to play in Portomaso Live Casino.

Banking: Withdrawal options are few, but should be enough for most players: Skrill, Neteller, credit cards, and Bank Transfer. All transactions are subject to 24-48 hours pending time, and the overall payment time varies from 1-2 days for eWallets to 3-5 days for credit cards and bank transfers. The maximum amount of cash that can be withdrawn is €5,000 per day. The withdrawals via Bank Transfer aren’t free - they charge a €5 fee.

Customer Support: Their “Support Page” is a shame! No information about the available ways of getting help and no info about their working schedule. Fortunately, their live support was available, and the agent turned out to be a friendly and helpful guy. So, you can use the live chat at hours between 10:00 and 00:00 on weekdays, and from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekends. There’s also a telephone number listed.

Software and Game Variety

Portomaso Casino features games from several providers: NetEnt, Yggdrasil, EGT, Betgames and their own Portomaso Gaming. The total number of games is around 400 titles.

• Slots: Starburst, Wonderheart, Pumpkin Smash;
• Jackpots: Divine Fortune, Bike Manis, Fairyland;
• Table Games: Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, Punto Banco;
• Video Poker: Joker Poker, Jacks or Better, Mega Joker
• Specialty Games: Keno, Lottery.

Speaking of the game lobby - we bet this page will make you crazy. The whole list of games is loading very slowly. Even a small turtle runs a hell of a lot faster. Shortly, this page is really lagging.

Portomaso Mobile and Live Games

Portomaso Live Casino works fine in your mobile browser, without any apps or downloads. Unlike the desktop version, it doesn’t feel a bit dated and slow.

Live games are what distinguishes Portomaso from other casinos. The thing is that all the game tables are located, not in some virtual studio, but in the real land-based Portomaso casino. It does add a certain authenticity to the process. The games include Blackjack, Roulette, Oracle Puntobanco, and Baccarat.

Bonuses and Promotions

There is a standard Welcome Bonus at Portomaso Live Casino. Before we start discussing this offer, you have to remember that their Welcome Bonus is available only for live gaming players. So, the casino grants you a 100% match reward, up to €100 on the first deposit. Despite this fact, these guys are not generous to slots lovers - they will give you 50 Free Spins on some NetEnt’s slots, including Starburst. The wagering requirements are okay though - 35 times the bonus amount. Free Spins winnings carry higher WR’s - 50 times the bonus amount.

Their Welcome Bonus is available only for live gaming players.

Players from France, Spain, China, Japan, the US, Turkey, and many others are not eligible for any promos or bonuses provided by Portomaso Live.