When opening the site, you are welcomed by a dark gray, white and blue set up. Thunderpick uses a very neat and tidy font for the text displays on the website, which is a welcoming change. They take on a very “less is more” attitude and it really works in their favor. Thunderpick makes great claims for their site, and I am curious to see if they meet the promises.
“Thunderpick is a modern crypto betting site & online casino, created by long-time players, for esports and betting enthusiasts. We aim to provide people like you with an unique game-like experience that makes placing wagers on your favorite games even more entertaining.”
Thunderpick has cleverly built the logo with the “E” in the name being a blue bolt of lightning. This is evident with their claim to have lightning fast deposits and withdrawals.
Account Setup
When creating your account, there is a Promo code of 100% automatically entered, which cannot be removed. All the information you need to create an account with Thunderpick is an email address and a strong password. There are also options to sign in using Twitch, Steam, VK and Google.
I appreciate that they inform you if your password is not strong, and it shows a good sense of security. Click on “I am over 18 years old and I agree to the legal terms and privacy policy.” and then click on “Join”. You will then need to complete the dreaded Captcha. After you have navigated your way through that, you are required to set a username, or one will be assigned to you if you don’t feel like choosing your own. You will also receive a notification in your casino asking you to verify your email address which allows you to gain access to the full casino. Everything is very quick and very easy with Thunderpick. Once you have completed the account creation process, you are transported to a new age looking lobby which is very impressive.
You can choose which bonus you would like, or you can simply scroll down to “Take me to deposit directly”.
Games
With over 4000 games to choose from, you are not at a loss for being entertained. Sportsbook and its variations are definitely the focus for Thunderpick. When you click home, it takes you straight to the Esports page. Here we will go through the available games and their categories for you.
Esports
Here you will find all the latest live games in the Esports arena. You have choices such as CS2, League of Legends, Dota 2, Valorant, Call of Duty, Rainbow Six and many more. You can see Featured games, Live in-play matches, Upcoming matches, you can also search for your favorite game, team or event and choose your odd format from decimal, to multiplier, fractional, american, etc.
Sports
Here you will find the more standard Sportsbook which allows you to bet on Soccer, Basketball, American Football, Hockey, Tennis, Martial Arts, Volleyball, Cricket, Handball, Snooker and more. Thunderpick highlights the active games which makes it easier to sort through when you are looking for the match you want to bet on. You can change the way you view odds from the standard decimal to multiplier, fractional, American, Indonesian, Hong Kong or Malaysian. You can also change the match start time format.
Casino
In this section of the casino you will find all the casino related games. Thunderpick have cleverly categorized the games as follows:
Coins and Payments
With Thunderpick being a crypto-exclusive casino, you would expect they offer a huge variety of coins to deposit with, and you would be correct! You can also use a gift card to deposit with, and there is an option to purchase Crypto using RockWallet. This is where you will be able to purchase crypto coins using Fiat methods. You will be required to create a RockWallet and fund the wallet, which then allows you to fund your Thunderpick casino account.
The Crypto coins available to deposit with are: BTC, ETH, LTC, BNB, XRP, ADA, BCH, USDT (ERC20 and TRC20), TRX, USDC (ERC20 only).
I opted for USDT - TRC20 to make my deposit and it was a quick and easy process. Simply click on “Wallet” a pretty blue button in the top middle of the webpage, head to the coin of choice, scan the QR code or insert the address, insert the amount you wish to deposit and within minutes your deposit is in your casino account.
My deposit took a total of 2 minutes to reflect in my casino account, as is expected with this currency.
I was able to win, however, after some technical glitches I was not able to process the withdrawal immediately. I headed to Live chat where a consultant tried to help me, but there was no improvement after 45 minutes of clearing cache and opening new browsers. I eventually went back to Live Chat after signing out of everything again and clearing cache - again and it was successful. My withdrawal was paid to my wallet within 20 minutes of being requested.
Promotions
Thunderpick has quite a limited offering of promotions, and the ones on the site are outdated. They are promoting leaderboards and tournaments that finished a week prior to writing this article.
Welcome bonus
Deposit $22 and get 100% match bonus Playthrough requirements: 30 times deposit + bonus for casino, 10 times for Sportsbook There is no maximum withdrawal limit with this bonus
Thunder Race
This is a leaderboard of players online. For every wager placed, and category you currently are in, you earn points. The player with the highest amount of points for a 2 day period wins the race. The prize pool is divided by the top 50 players.
Refer a Friend
Thunderpick offers a refer a friend bonus where you provide a link to your friends, and earn commission from their deposits and withdrawals. There are three tiers of earnings:
Loyalty Program
Thunderpick has a 5 tier loyalty program which they call ranks:
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Bronze
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Silver
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Gold
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Diamond
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Challenger
These ranks are separated into 5 divisions, for example, Bronze 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Gold 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 etc. You earn 100 rank points for every $1 played. Once you have moved up the ranks you are able to enter weekly draws which allows you to win cash money, if you are the lucky winner in your rank.
VIP Club
The VIP Club is by invite only, and the longest playing, highest betting players will be the ones receiving this invite. Whales can expect special gifts and bonuses, priority withdrawals, higher betting limits, no fees on deposits and withdrawals, higher withdrawal limits, and a personal VIP manager.
Customer Support
Thunderpick offers 24/7 Live chat support as well as email support. I had to speak to their support team a few times with my withdrawal issue and a few other questions I had and every time the agent was quick to respond, informative and patient. A great experience for me.
Geos and Languages
With Thunderpick there aren’t many outright not allowed countries, but there are instead local restrictions placed with certain countries. For example, if you are from the USA, and you are in Connecticut, because online casino gambling is allowed, you will be able to register, however, if you are from Washington state, you will not be allowed to register or play.
The casino is available in English, German, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, French and Turkish.
Platform Compatibility
Thunderpick’s website works really well on Chrome browser. I had a hard time accessing it through Brave Browser on my mobile phone and the support agent informed me it’s best to use Chrome on mobile. 
Also, it prompts you to install an App. I asked the support agent about this and they vehemently swore they do not have an app. Strange.
Website Response Time
Since Thunderpick is designed by gamers, you would imagine that their site has zero lag and runs as smoothly as possible. For the most part, it does exactly that. My only real gripe with this site is that there is no “home” option, you are continuously routed to Esports. Running the site through our trusted performance tester and it received a medium to low ranking which surprised me. The tester reported that the image load sizes are what caused the delays with loading.
Security and Community reputation
The security at Thunderpick is as advanced as online casinos can be. When signing up to the casino, you have a gauge which shows you how strong your password is. Once you are signed in, you are required to verify your email address before all functions become available within the casino. 2FA is available to activate and is highly recommended, but not mandatory. The community is mostly happy with Thunderpick, and there are no negative comments on Bitcointalk. When looking at other public forums, there are a few negative reviews - as always - but Thunderpick are quick with their responses and feedback and for the most part resolve these queries publicly. There are concerns surrounding the lack of responsible gaming tools though, so keep a look out for that.
Alternatives
If you are looking for a clearer cut casino with an easier VIP program and more inclusive loyalty program, we suggest you try out these casinos:
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500 Casino: This long standing casino offers hybrid depositing. It has a great VIP program and offers Sportsbook and Live games.
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Cloudbet: With more than 10 years under their belt, they know casinos very well. It is a Crypto exclusive casino but that has not stopped them from offering a notable VIP team and great depositing and withdrawing time frames.
Verdict
Thunderpick claims to be the future of online crypto casinos and focuses its attention on Sportsbooks. You can tell from the get-go it is designed by gamers, for gamers and the thought behind it really does show in the layout and quick responding site. Overall, I had a really good time with Thunderpick, even with the withdrawal complication I experienced. The customer support team comforted me and reassured me enough to return there. I would strongly suggest keeping an eye out on those cryptic terms and conditions though. As we always say, keep an eye on your bankroll and remember that casino is for entertainment purposes.
