River Belle Casino Review

Table of Contents

• Welcome Bonus
• Betting
• Software & Games
• Withdrawal Times, Limit and Methods
• Deposit Methods
• Casino Licenses
• Rewards System and VIP Treatment
• Player Protection
• Winners
• Conclusion
• FAQs 

Welcome Bonus

I think all those John Wayne films as a child affected me!

Because whenever I think gambling, especially poker, I imagine some stomach-rotting whiskey in my hand, a six-shooter on my belt and the rocking of a paddleboat on some southern American river.

If you’re the same then you’re going to love this online casino based on the steamboats of the Mississippi.

And they give you a proper Yeeha when welcoming new customers.

Sign up today and get an $800 bonus based on matching your first three deposits.

Here’s how it work:

Deposit	% Matched	Maximum
First	100%	$200
Second	100%	$300
Third	100%	$300

Which means if you put in $200 on your first deposit you’ll start with $400 in the pot. Nice!

As always there area a few rules you will have to abide by.

You’ll only have seven days to claim these bonuses and the minimum deposit is $10.

The bonus amount needs to be wagered 70x. For example, if you deposit $100 and receive $100 bonus credits then you’ll need to wager through $7,000 before you can withdraw any winnings.

Wagering on all games except Sic Bo, Craps, Baccarat, Casino War and Red Dog will count towards wagering requirements.

However, not all games contribute the same percentage to requirements so make sure you read the terms and conditions before spinning and pick a game that matches 100% contribution.

This is a fun-themed online casino and the welcome bonus is certainly generous. But the 70x wagering requirement puts it high on the industry league table for wagering. The average is normally 40x.

Even with that high wagering requirement, I couldn’t resist the chance of playing poker on a steamboat. 

Betting

Once inside the nostalgic theme is carried through to perfection with table games including roulette, blackjack, baccarat and craps all with the perfect font for the period.

There’s also a live dealer section that includes interactive game show style offerings such as Dream Catcher.

Fans of Video Poker can indulge themselves on this site which also has Blackjack and Slot Tournaments.

There are also scratchcards if you have an itch for those types of games.

If you love Keno then this casino is for you. This mashed-up version of bingo/roulette/lottery is a fun game.

It’s surprising more casinos don’t have it!

Software & Games

With more than 500 slots on offer you can have a rootin’-tootin’ time at River Belle Casino.

Originally the company paired up with Microgaming to power the games on this site. However, they’ve since added NetEnt and Evolution. Whilst they may not have the 100 plus games providers of other online casinos they’re extremely well themed in terms of the wild west style so what they have works extremely well.

Enjoy video slots, classic slots, progressive jackpots and MegaSpin slots.

There’s a great mix of games on offer from Norse mythology games such as Thunderstruck 2  to joining King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on Grail Quest.

Vampires, detectives, superheroes, gangsters whatever you’re into then the likelihood is you’ll find it here.

What’s really good to see is that there’s a link to a list of Return to Player percentages. This means you can check out what the percentage paid out over time is before you choose what to spin on.

Withdrawal Times, Limit and Methods

If this was the wild west then you’d be handing over a gold coin whilst some bartender bit into it to see if it was real.

When it comes to banking, River Belle offers a good range of modern and traditional banking methods including Visa and Maestro along with newer eWallet methods including Neteller and Instadebit.

The maximum daily withdrawal is $4,000 and the speed of withdrawal varies according to your preferred method.

All withdrawal methods are slightly above average in terms of speed when compared to others in the online casino world. Even the eWallets aren’t what you’d call instant, instant.

Method	Speed
Visa	2-6 Business Days
Maestro	2-6 Business Days
Neteller	24-48 Hours
Moneybookers	24-48 Hours
ecoCard	24-48 Hours
Instadebit	Up to 48 Hours
eCheck	3-8 Business Days
Bank Transfer	3-7 Business Days

Deposit Methods

There’s a good mix of deposit methods on offer at River Belle Casino but not all deposit methods let you withdraw.

Mastercard and Paysafe only let you pop money in. The minimum deposit is between $5 and  $20 depending on the method. All deposits are instant.

Method	Minimum
Visa	$10
Mastercard	$10
Maestro	$10
Neteller	$5
Moneybookers	$5
ecoCard	$20
Instadebit	$10
Bank Transfer	$20
Paysafecard	$10

Casino Licenses

This casino is operated by Bayton Ltd and is licenced in Malta by the Malta Gaming Authority.

You can find info about their license at  MGA/B2C/145/2007

Licences from Malta are always well thought of in the online casino world mainly because of the due diligence needed to get one, the strict guidelines and the adherence to the gambling laws of the country they are operating in. 

Rewards System and VIP Treatment

From the minute you join River Belle Casino you’ll be able to reap the exclusive rewards that their free to earn loyalty programme offers.

Every time you wager you will be clocking up Loyalty Points.

Once you reach a Loyalty Level and unlock it you’ll get unique rewards.

Player Protection

I do like an online casino that takes responsible gambling seriously.

And River Belle Casino does just that!

They make two things very clear on their responsible gambling section. One, that gambling should be seen as entertainment not making money and two, they advise all players to keep track of money and time whilst playing.

If you are concerned about your gambling behaviour you can self-exclude for a minimum of 24 hours up to six months.

You can also set daily, weekly or monthly limits at any time.

To exclude or set a limit you simply need to contact customer support via Live Chat or email.

There’s also a handy questionnaire so you can self-check if you think you’re developing a problem. The page also includes third party links to support groups.

Winners

Unfortunately, there’s no section on this site dedicated to previous winners. However, they make a point in their T&Cs that “if you win a sum of money or any other prize regarded by the casino as worthy of publicity then you agree to make yourself available for any event of such a nature arranged by the casino”.

What they do have is a Blog. And in this lovely Blog is a story about a River Casino member scooping €7.7M on Atlantean Treasures: Mega Moolah in 2020.

WOW!

Blog’s are a great way to communicate with customers, it’s a shame more casinos don’t have them

Well played River Belle!

Conclusion

River Belle is one of the true trailblazers of the wild west of online casinos. It first emerged in 1997 and its nostalgic branding still works wonders.

Sadly, it does use a rather outdated marketing method of not allowing you to browse the site unless you sign-up and download the software.

To me, that’s like joining a gym based on external signage alone. 

Having said that, this online casino is as appealing as a hot bath after a day on the ranch.

It oozes character. It has quality games and is more than enough to keep you interested.

It is a pity that the wagering requirement is so high for the welcome offer. In an online world where 40x is the average, this is steep.

Plus they aren’t exactly quick on the draw when it comes to giving you your hard earned winnings.

I like the fact that they take their responsible gambling seriously and the Blog section is a great read that gets you in the mood for a spin.

They rightly point out that online casinos should be viewed as entertainment not a way to make cash.

And this is a very entertaining casino.

Round up the posse old-timer and pour me some rotgut because this cowboy is saddling up for some spins.

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