RIVAL CASINOS

 

Introduction

I consider Rival software to be above average for a smaller group. Games have quality graphics and features. Games are very fast. A skilled player can complete more than 1000 hands of blackjack per hour. The basic games are there, but few specialty games beyond the basics. Some games have a noticeable Microgaming influence. For example, video poker and keno payouts match Microgaming. However, payouts for several table games are superior to Microgaming, as well as other software providers. Rival offers one of the best paytables I have seen for Caribbean Stud Poker and Let It Ride. A highlight of the software is listing payouts of games in their help files. I wish other softwares would take this approach. i-Slots with storylines and multiple levels are an interesting alternative to typical video slots, but many Rival slots lack imaginative features and quality bonus rounds. Some players have had noted errors with this software, such as slot wagering stakes being reduced. A minor error that I find annoying is the software recentering itself such that it covers a portion of my Windows task bar, each time I open a game.

In the year 2010, Rival developed a negative reputation among the online community due to a series of issues with Rival casinos including not paying winnings due to so called "bonus abuse", slow pay, extremely poor support, and some closing with various failures and non-payment. Some have more serious risks, including Planet Kings, which has reports of not paying withdrawals of any kind for many players. Search the forum for more detail. White label Rivals are on Casinomeister's not recommended list.

 

Game Selection & House Edge

The table below lists the available games and corresponding house edge.

 

Bonuses

Rival bonuses are usually cashable with a wagering requirement. Games typically have different weightings that correspond to house edge. The default playthrough weighting applies to high house edge games, like slots and keno. Wagering is usually double for table games with a moderate house edge. Low house edge games, like blackjack and video poker, are usually not allowed for sign-up bonuses. Many Rival casinos do not list the required playthrough on their websites. Instead you need to either login to the cashier section or contact support to get the information.

 

Country Restrictions

Most Rival casinos dropped US players in mid 2011, following the Quicktender debacle. Other countries are generally allowed.

 

Casino List

Casinos using Rival software are listed below. Click on a column header to sort by that measure.

Table Definitions Group -- Casinos often are linked together in e group. These groups are listed in the table. I recommend not simultaneously playing two sign up bonuses from the same group. Wait until payment is received, then play at the next casino. Bonus EV -- EV stands for Expected Value. Bonus EV indicates the average expected gain of the bonus with the following strategy -- Playthrough the bonus on the listed game with unlimited banrkoll Max Bonus -- Max bonus indicates the maximum bonus that can be received. Bonus % -- Bonus % indicates the ratio between the bonus and your deposit. If a $300 bonus is given on a $100 deposit, the bonus % is 300%. Wager -- Wager indicates the wagering requirement for the bonus. All wagering requirements are expressed in terms of the bonus. Game -- Game indicates the recommended game to play the bonus. USA? --"No" means the casino allows no players from the United States. "No New " means the casino allows existing players, but does not permit new registrations. "Yes" means the casino allows players from anywhere in the United States. "Some" means the casino allows players from some US states, but not others. Microgaming casinos typically allow players in 39 US states. They do not permit players from 11 states where gambling is legislated illegal or where there have been related court cases -- Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey. Notes -- Notes indicates other important things to take note of, such as associated warnings.

 

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