SANDS OF THE CARIBBEAN REVIEW

Sands of the Caribbean Review

Casino

The Sands of the Caribbean Online Casino has been in operation since 1997 at which time there were only a handful of online casinos to choose from. Their reputation is beyond approach. They have won numerous awards including Gambling Online Magazine's "Best Reputation" award 3 years in a row from 2001-2003 and "Best Payout / E-Cash Program" by readers of Casino Player Magazine. Their payouts are reviewed monthly by one of the big 5 accounting firms. 

8.5

Software

Sands of the Caribbean Casino uses Cryptologic software.  Cryptologic is a public company traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: CRY), on the Nasdaq National Market (symbol: CRYP), and on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: CRP). 

The Sands offers a download and a no-download version. I recommend the download version. When it comes to the graphics, Cryptologic has the most realistic online casino game out there.  They have done an incredible job of reproducing the casino blackjack game. 

The Sands of the Caribbean has over 80 casino games to choose from including several progressive jackpot games such as:

• ($1 and $0.25) Triple Olives Slots
• ($1 and $0.25) Super Jackpot Video Poker
• Rags to Riches Slots
• Spice Island Poker
• Video Keno
• Shoot-O-Rama
• Video Slots

Their largest progressive jackpot winner was "BOBO" who won $414,119.22 on September 3, 2001. This is the currently one of the largest jackpots ever won online.

Many of the games allow you to play multiple hands or to play against other players.  There is a real-time chat feature available that allows you to talk online with other players when you play at any one of the multi-player tables .Sands of the Caribbean Online Casino offers the player the choice of a download version or a no-download option.  Connectivity is fast. 

8.5

House Edge

The house edge at the Sands is 0.44%

Click Sands of the Caribbean Casino basic strategy to view the blackjack strategy for this game.

8.5

Bonus

Sands of the Caribbean Casino offers a first-deposit bonus of 25% to a maximum of $100.  Your bonus will be credited to your account after you have wagered at least 20x the deposit bonus or have exhausted all of your deposit. Blackjack play can be used to meet your wagering requirements. Blackjack minimum bets are $2 for multi player and $5 for single player

The Sands offers ongoing monthly bonuses. They also offer a huge $50 Refer-A-Friend Bonus, which is the best of any casino.

One of the best features of The Sands of the Caribbean Casino is their COMP Program. It was voted "Best Rewards Program" for 2003 by the readers of Gambling Online Magazine. You can choose between merchandise, travel or casino cash.
They have a great selection of merchandise to choose from including:

• Travel Packages
• Golf merchandise
• Jewelry
• Electronic equipment

7.0

Payments

A security PIN is mailed to you by ECash Direct when you open an account.  You will have to wait until you receive your pin before you can process your first cash out.  You should receive your pin in less than a week in most locations. 

Payments are fast, especially once you have your PIN number.

Note:  If you know ahead of time that you are going to play at Sands of the Caribbean Casino then I would suggest registering ahead of time, as the pin is mailed when you register.

    8.5

Banking

Sands of the Caribbean Casino uses ECash Direct (based in UK) for all its banking transactions.

At the time of the Sands of the Caribbean Online Casino review, deposits methods available were: Credit Cards, Check, Wire Transfer, Fire Pay, Neteller, Prepaid ATM, Citadel, Electronic Check Processing.

Withdrawals can be made with NETeller, ACH, Bank Wire, Check or creditback.

9.0

Customer Support

Service is excellent. 24/7 help is available at the Sands of the Caribbean using phone, live support or email. They have a long history of great support.

8.5

Overall Rating

If you are looking for a fair, safe, stable casino to play then I strongly recommend the Sands of the Caribbean Casino. No gimmicks. What you see is what you get. Excellent support. Their high levels of security and integrity have earned the trust and loyalty of their clients.

7.5