Once you have signed in, you are given your username, you can view your VIP level status, there is a real-time stream of recent winners and which games they have played on to help you decide which game to play. The main menu is placed on the left-hand side which you can also minimize if it gets in your way.
Once you have signed in, you are given your username, you can view your VIP level status, there is a real-time stream of recent winners and which games they have played on to help you decide which game to play. The main menu is placed on the left-hand side which you can also minimize if it gets in your way.
Account Setup
Creating an account is a simple process. It requires an email address, password and confirmation and then you need to tick 4 acknowledgement points: that you are 18 years or older, that you are playing for yourself with your own money, read the Ts & Cs and that all information provided is valid. You then click the red registration button at the bottom.
Once you have logged in, you will be asked to confirm your email address using a secret code which is sent to the email address you used to register with. You will also receive a welcome email which showcases their welcome package which we will discuss later in the article.
Promotions
500 Casino has many interesting promotions available for you to take up.
Welcome package
100% match bonus up to $1000 for a minimum deposit of $25.
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40 times playthrough
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The bonus amount gets moved to your bonus balance where playthrough will be calculated
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Maximum withdrawal is 10 times your deposit amount up to $10 000
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Needs to be claimed within 7 days of opening your account
You are also given 50 free spins over 5 Pragmatic Play games - 10 spins on Sweet Bonanza - 10 spins on Gates of Olympus - 10 spins on Starlight Princess - 10 spins on Book of Fallen - 10 spins on Buffalo King Megaways.
VIP program
When you start playing, you start as unranked on level 0. Once you start wagering you increase your level with wagers made. You then move up their levels and receive rewards as follows:
With my $20 deposit and roughly 2 hours of play I managed to get to level 13 so it might take quite a lot of aggressive playing to get to whale status.
Royales
These are themed leaderboards with generous prize pools. They run monthly with occasional special shorter events with a highly competitive prize pool.
Alternative promotions
500 Casino runs regular different promotions which change from time to time. Below are a few examples of what is currently running at 500 Casino as a taster for what you can expect.
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Pragmatic Prive’s $10,000 Cashback. When you play on the private lounge Baccarat and Blackjack tables on a Saturday, you have the ability to earn up to $10,000 in Cashback. These prizes are based on a certain percentage of your losses while playing in this time frame on these games and the winnings are credited back at the end of the day. It is credited as cash so there is no wagering requirement.
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500 Exclusive Combo promotion where all you need to do is place a combo bet on Sportsbook and eSports of a minimum of 2 games and then you get entered into a draw to win $1,000.
Games
500 Casino offers a wide variety of crypto games. Their main push or focus would be their eSportsbetting though as you can withdraw in CS:GO skins as well as other currencies.
There is a menu on the left hand side of the lobby which categorises the following games:
500Classics |
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Wheel of Fortune |
This runs like a crash game but in a wheel format |
Roulette |
This is the same, runs like a crash game but in a roulette table style |
Crash |
As the name states, it’s a crash game with a fun spaceship feel |
Duels |
This is a game purely based of luck where you go against another player with a 100 sided dice and the person to roll the highest wins the pot |
Plinko |
This crypto game is where you have pegs on a board and a ball drops and lands on a certain wager payout |
Dice |
Here you roll a dice and if you land above the bet line you win, below the bet line you lose |
Towers |
This fun game is where you have to choose where you can progress or where your journey stops by clicking one of the boxes. The higher you go up the higher the payouts |
Casino |
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All Games |
This section is where you will find all games with sub sections to help you narrow down your search for your game of choice |
Favorites |
You can select your favorite game and speedily head to it here |
Recently Played |
Here you will be able to view the games you recently played as a reference point |
New Releases |
The latest games on offer from all providers can be found here |
Jackpot Games |
In this section you can find the heavy hitters in the slots field. These are all provided by Pragmatic Play |
Challenges |
This new addition to the crypto casino offers a different way to win. You are given a specific game to play on with a target to reach. Once you reach that target on that game you will win extra money for achieving this challenge. It only expires once a player has reached it, so be sure to check these continuously through your gaming session |
Slots |
All the video slots are neatly set up in one place |
Bonus Buys |
These games offer the bonus buy feature built into it |
Live Games |
There are 35 games to choose from with Live Dealers |
Drops & Wins |
This special game type offers extra bonuses in-game while playing |
BlackJack |
With various styles of Blackjack available from European, Single Deck, Super 7 and more, you are sure to beat the bust here |
Roulette |
Here you will find various types of roulette tables by various game providers |
Baccarat |
With 26 games to choose from, with Dragon Tiger, Xxxtreme Lightning Baccarat and more to choose from |
Sportsbook |
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My Bets |
This section shows you your current Open Bets, won, lost, cashed out, cancelled and refunded bets |
Favorites |
Here you will find all the sports you have favorited on the Sportsbook side |
Live |
Current live matches and games can be viewed here |
Upcoming |
This is where you preview the upcoming matches, games and events. It is very neatly presented making it easy for you to plan your next wager |
Games available |
Football CS:GO, basketball, Tennis, Dota 2, League of Legends, Valorant, Baseball, MMA, Ice Hockey, Handball, Rugby, Table Tennis, Volleyball and much much more |
You can search games by their names, providers, types and history of game play. Their game providers do limit which geo locations are able to play specific games, but these guys have it sorted when it comes to giving you the error message up front, which I appreciate.
On each main page there is a game play update where you can see which players are winning on which games. This will help in deciding which game would be best to try and start with and get a feel for the casino games’ volatility.
Challenges
This new addition to the crypto casino offers a different way to win. You are given a specific game to play on with a target to reach. Once you reach that target on that game you will win extra money for achieving this challenge. It only expires once a player has reached it, so be sure to check these continuously through your gaming session.
One example of this would be: First to hit x5,000 with a minimum bet of $0.20 using BTC on Money Train 4 will receive $100 in BTC.
Coins and Payments
500 Casino boasts quick deposits and withdrawals, so let’s give it a shot and see how long it takes.
When starting your withdrawal process, you simply click on the bright red “Cashier” button in the centre of the screen up top. You get the options of 17 different crypto currencies as well as Fiat options, specific to your region. You can also deposit using CS:GO skins and Rust P2P Marketplace.
When you select your currency, you are whisked off to another window where you will receive your personal address, with the QR code to scan to. Minimum deposit using BTC is $10 or the equivalent in your local currency.
It took 4 minutes for my deposit to arrive, with a confirmation email and an in casino pop up once the single confirmation required was complete. Withdrawing in the casino is a much similar process. You click on the red “Cashier” button, select withdraw.
I managed to play for about 2 hours with my little deposit, but when I tried to withdraw, I was shaken by the fact that the minimum withdrawal amount allowed is $50. I went back to the slots to try to win and increase my limit - I had wagered my $20 back up - and I lost it all, unfortunately.
After some research though, many in the community have noted that their withdrawal took roughly 10 minutes when using Crypto currencies specifically.
Customer Support
500 Casino offers 24 hour live support, email support and a knowledge base which will help answer a few questions you may have regarding their crypto casino. I had quite a lengthy chat with one of their consultants with my usual newbie questions, and they were helpful and patient and explained everything in great detail.
Geos and Languages
500 Casino has a wide variety of languages available: English, German, Spanish, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish and Danish.
There is a different list of restricted countries for different sections of the casino. Outright not allowed: USA and its territories, Netherlands, France, Dutch West Indies and Curaçao.
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Sportsbook not allowed: Israel, Singapore, USA and its territories and Latvia.
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Slots not allowed: USA and its territories, Australia and the UK.
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NetEnt games not allowed: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Australia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Croatia , Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Ecuador, Ethiopia. France, Ghana, Guyana, Hong Kong, Italy, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Namibia, Nicaragua, North Korea, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Uganda, UK, USA and its territories, Yemen and Zimbabwe.
Platform Compatibility
The casino is fully integrated on mobile and web browser. When playing on mobile using the portrait setting, it works brilliantly. When turning to landscape though, it tends to be very narrow and quite compacted. When you open the menu on the left hand side, or the community chat on the right, the rest of the screen doesn’t really show up, and you can’t use multiple functions when the other ‘overlaying’ windows are open.
Website Response Time
The mobile version of this crypto casino runs smoothly with a great response time when using the portrait version. Landscape mode is a bit of an issue since the functionality decreases. When running the main website through performance testing it received quite a dismal result as there is a lot of content on the website. It didn’t affect my gaming though when I played, it was barely noticeable to be honest. There is a lot to look at and this might be what distracted me from seeing any latency issues.
Security and Community reputation
When you have successfully registered your account with 500 Casino you are asked to verify your email address, beyond that there are no security requirements when using Crypto currencies.
The community is smitten with 500 Casino. Trustpilot has a rating of 4,2 out of 5 with some feedback being seen on negative reviews. AskGamblers have given them a rating of 8,46 out of 10, and CryptoGamble gave them a 8.9 out of 10. There doesn’t seem to be any feedback or reviews on bitcointalk.org for 500 Casino at this time.
Alternatives
For USA friendly casinos, we bring you the following alternatives:
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NitroBetting: this is an anonymous casino, so you won’t need to worry about geo blocking.
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Betplay: this casino allows for VPN use which means that you can play from anywhere in the world.
Conclusion
This is a great crypto casino with a great reputation and wonderful interface. It is fun, exciting and has a lot to offer, but the terms and conditions are locked down and there is no way around them. If you are from one of the allowed countries, this casino will keep you locked in for a long time. It will take some investment, of both time and funds to become a whale with this casino. Reading through the terms and conditions, they clearly state that this casino is intended for entertainment and not to earn money from. Be wise when depositing, always within your means, but enjoy the gaming that you are signing up for.