VegasNow casino review

The welcome offer here is one of the biggest I’ve seen as far as casino bonuses go. Yes, this does require players to actually deposit the maximum each time, but still, it’s huge. With 500 free spins up for grabs, it’s hard to find fault. 

Even the first deposit by itself is a decent one as it offers a deposit match up to NZ$1500. This far outstrips the rather paltry 200 free spins over ten days that’s offered by Bet365, that’s quite disappointing in comparison. 

Then again, in comparison to Stake’s offers where there are multiple ongoing promotions and bonuses, this is where VegasNow falls down. There’s really nothing extra for return players at VegasNow, which I found to be a surprise. 

While I don’t like the high wagering requirements – these are 40x – this is increasingly the norm across NZ casinos. However, the short seven days before the bonus is void, is not great. Player’s shouldn’t feel rushed to use it. 

Overall, there’s some good, but it’s not the top of my scoreboard. I’d like to see more bonuses given to regular players, especially after the casino puts in so much effort in attracting players in the first place. 

I found I couldn’t quite believe my eyes when I saw the number of games on offer here. With 13,000+, this is quite simply one of the most extensive game libraries I’ve seen in a while. 

I’d always thought that LeoVegas had a pretty strong game collection, but at nearly 4,000 games, this not the case. However, it’s likely that LeoVegas exercises a little more quality control. 

In some areas, VegasNow does better than others. There are more than 700 jackpots, which is better than the 600 from King Billy. But, while there are 12 live game providers, the number of titles is only 120. In comparison, King Billy offers more than 300.

That being said, it’s unclear whether I could see all the live casino games without being logged in, or whether I needed to join the Diamond Club for full access. Let’s just say VegasNow won’t be my go-to for live dealer casinos.

With some information being rather unclear when scoping out the website, it’s impossible to give this site full marks. And, I will say that there are almost too many games here. Maybe some quality control wouldn’t go amiss. 

I always like to see a variety of payment methods and that’s exactly what I got here. There are 18 different ways to make a payment on VegasNow. 

However, I will say that the minimum deposit and withdrawal amount at NZ$30 is a little high. I’d much prefer to see the NZ$10 that’s offered by Spinyoo as it’s more budget-friendly. 

Additionally, at the upper end of the spectrum, VegasNow sits solidly in the middle. Some payment methods have a maximum withdrawal of NZ$4000, while crypto is unlimited. Casimba offers a top withdrawal of NZ$5000, which isn’t too much better. 

At least all payment methods are fee-free. Though I will say it’s worth checking when using a crypto as these tend to have in-built fees or gas fees in place, but this isn’t from the casino’s side. 

Transaction times are, across the board, pretty decent. Deposits are instant, which is always good. Withdrawals vary, but don’t appear to take longer than a day, which is solid. 

The first thing I always check for at a real-money casino is the licence. If there isn’t one, then I won’t give that site the time of day. VegasNow holds a Curacao licence though. 

Nevertheless, while there is a licence in place, it’s not my favourite. I much prefer an MGA licence, like 888 Casino has, as this just offers slightly more stringent regulations and player safety protocols. 

This is evidenced in the 128-bit SSL encryption from VegasNow in comparison to the MGA-licenced Playzee, which has 256-bit encryption in place. It’s instantly offering more security. 

Additionally, VegasNow has no responsible gaming seals nor auditing seals, which is a big concern to me. Again, showcasing the effects of a better licence, Playzee has both. 

The lack of any limits available for players to set on their accounts is a concern. Players do appear to have to fend for themselves somewhat. Yes, they can self-exclude, but it seems to be quite a hassle. 

I didn’t hate the support options available on VegasNow, but I didn’t love them either. On the surface, there’s nothing inherently wrong, but I think I just expect more these days. 

The sticky live chat is easy to find, but when you begin the conversation or ask a question, it’s a bot that answers. While this is becoming the norm, I don’t have to like it, especially when it can’t help. 

Eventually, you’re put through to a real person, and then the situation and quality of the support markedly improves. Once a human is involved, the live chat is very much on par with the one on Lucky Days. 

Disappointingly, the FAQ section is rather lacklustre. In fact, it’s similar to that of Casumo’s, with both casinos offering minimal questions and answers in this section. Both should do better. 

Overall though, it’s not a bad start. I would just like to not get the run-around with a bot. And, it would be good to know how long emails take to elicit a response. 

You’d be pressed to find an operator covered in our casino reviews that doesn’t have a decent design and interface. And that’s definitely the case here as VegasNow does a solid job. 

Yes, I harp on about it a lot, but the fact that this is a dark theme gets VegasNow some brownie points. It’s similar in look and feel to Woo, which has a high score from me here. 

The lack of any unnecessary graphics also means that VegasNow loads quickly. That being said, it’s still just over 2 seconds, while Winz.io sits at 0.3 seconds. 

Elsewhere, I liked the fact that the games were already categorised into different themes and headers. It made it easier to see some of the different options without having to scroll through thousands of games. 

However, as a player, I wasn’t able to do this myself. I’d prefer to be given the filters to make these decisions rather than being forced into them.