BGO

BGO Casino

Established in 2012, BGO Vegas Casino [www.bgo.com] is a multi-faceted online gaming site with a difference. You can imagine that a company that fondly refers to its users as BGOers is a little quirky, and in this case, that simply adds to their appeal. The name BGO [pronounced be-go] was inspired by the word “BINGO”, a tribute perhaps to BGO being a replacement for their previous, very popular site called “xbingo”. BGO better reflects the site’s content as a wider range of games was introduced into the mix, although bingo is still available. This casino's website was designed to be very user-friendly without compromising on style, and it is definitely fair to say they have achieved this goal. By using dedicated and different colours in each section, it is really easy to go straight to the information you are looking for, whether that is game release news, reviews, special on-site offers, or industry news. The overall look is crisp, fresh and sharp.

Security and licencing

Licenced in the Isle of Man, BGO Casino is a trustworthy online gaming site that provides access to a variety of instant-play games to people in qualifying countries around the world. All registration, verification and financial details are encrypted using SSL technology for the ultimate security possible, and regular checks and inspections for fairness and good practice as required by licencing laws are carried out to further protect players. Until now, no major security incidents have been recorded.

International appeal

This online site is available in English, German, Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian, and payments/winnings can draw on a range of intentional currencies including the UK pound, Euro and Canadian dollar.

Restrictions

Unfortunately, due to strict gaming regulations, BGO Casinos is unable to accept paying customers from certain countries. Although residents of excluded countries, which include the US, Macau, Singapore, Hungary, the UAE, Romania, and Russia are not allowed to play the games for cash or prize incentives, they are free to play in demo mode for fun.

Software

BGO Casino is powered by a variety of software platforms in addition to its own. These include IGT, Microgaming, Quickfire, Blue Gem Gaming, Playtech, NetEnt and NextGen Gaming, which means there are always lots of great, high-quality games available.

Sign-up bonuses

Registration comes with 20 free spins on Starburst, which can be raised to 200, along with a 200 per cent bonus, by making a first deposit of $100. Your next three deposits can all net you extra cash, too. No deposit is required, but free spins have a winning ceiling of $100 and need to be wagered 35x before they become eligible for withdrawal.

Games on offer

BGO players can choose from more than 600 casino games, ranging from your traditional favourites to those featuring contemporary pop culture themes. Games are organised into three sections within the main website. BGO Vegas is the place to be to play pokies, where popular titles such as Jungle Trouble, Cats, Aliens, Super Hoot Loot, King Tiger and Star Trek are just some of the games available. Some games on offer are products developed by the BGO group, including Jekyll & Hyde and Jurassic Island, which both have excellent, 95+ per cent payout rates. Details about each game, including information on special features, designer and payouts can be found on the game pages. For video poker, virtual table and specialty games, head for BGO Casino, where you can enjoy several versions of roulette and poker and 12 versions of video poker, along with blackjack, baccarat and games like Granny Prix. BGO Macau features exciting live play, with blackjack, roulette and baccarat games streamed to you 24 hours a day. You don’t need to be an expert to play in this section as features on the site guide those who need it.

Play across platforms

BGO Casino offers instant-play games on both computers and mobile devices. The dedicated mobile version works with all Apple, Android and Blackberry devices, and there is nothing to download before playing.

Things to watch for

The extra 180 free spins awarded for making a suitable cash deposit are a welcome and generous bonus delivered to your account at the rate of 20 a day for nine days in a row. Remember to use them within 24 hours of each delivery or they will expire. The joining bonus must be rolled over 35 times (with no time limit) before you will have full control over your balance and will be able to withdraw winnings. However, do check to see which games are excluded from play when a bonus is active. The complete list can be found in the site’s Terms & Conditions.

Options for paying in and cashing out

On BGO’s site, wagers can be made in a variety of currencies, which currently include British pounds, Euros, Canadian and Australian dollars, and Swedish and Norwegian kroner. With support for Maestro, MasterCard, PayPal, UKash and Visa, there are several ways for players to deposit money, so there should be an option to suit everyone, regardless of location. Those who wish to withdraw their winnings can choose to be paid out via bank transfer, PayPal, UKash, Visa Electron and Visa regular, within the limit of ten withdrawals a day. If you are free to choose between all or most of these payment methods, it is worth checking their rules on the minimum amount of money you can transfer/send or withdraw at one time and their fees for each service and transaction. If the least you can withdraw is $10, that cash may be lost forever to someone who decides to stop playing after six months.

Need help and support?

BGO Casino offers several contact points for customers who need help or advice. Navigate to the help button on the website to find BGO’s email contact form. This form should be filled out as completely as possible, and a response will be given within 48 hours. Registered players can also access live chat 24/7 for immediate help if needed.

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Compatible Platforms:	Desktop, Blackberry, iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows.

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