5Dimes Casino is really several separate casinos, each with their own providers, themes, and bonus programs. Most people that are familiar with the 5Dimes name are sports bettors, but the well known Costa Rica betting site launched their first casino back in 1996 - more than 20 years ago and far ahead of the curve. The company is registered in Costa Rica, but that doesn't mean they have an actual gambling license issued by a regulatory authority. It does mean they have a data processing license. The casinos and sports book have a checkered past. Many of the casino complaints are nearly as old as the offering, way back when you only had to play through a bonus 5x. With a site this seasoned we won't bother looking for current complaints. Google is your friend. The RNG and Live Dealer offerings are only part of the whole 5Dimes package which includes sportsbook, RNG casinos, live dealer casino, bingo, mini-games, racebook, lottery, and a poker room.

Software and Games

The first casino games I played at 5Dimes Casino were provided by Unified Gaming. The games were funky, to say the least, the software was buggy, and the terms were a little crazy. The slots were not much more evolved than 8-bit Mario Brothers was an improvement on Pong. A lot has changed since then. Now there are six separate portals. Click on the tab to find Grand, Jackpot, Gold, Bonus, and MatchPlay casinos or click the Live Dealer tab to enter the streaming suite. The site uses a single wallet system (one username and password for all parts of the site) but you will need to transfer funds between the sportsbook and casinos if you play in more than one area. Grand: This a Realtime Gaming (RTG) offering with over 200 games to choose from. Real Series slots with random jackpots, Network Progressives like Spirit of the Inca, and modern 3-reel games are on offer. There are also 14 video poker variants and a slew of table games like Baccarat, Craps, Pai Gow, Roulette, and Let 'Em Ride poker along with blackjack, Match Play 21, Super 21, and Pontoon. New games show up here as fast as anywhere so the fast-growing Asian-themed suite of slots with innovative bonus rounds and super high-paying scatters can be played the same day they launch. The site will recognize your mobile device or you can use the QR code found onsite to start playing. Most Android and iOS devices are supported for mobile play. Jackpot: This is where you'll find the 3D Betsoft games like Tycoons, Good Girl Bad Girl, Paco and the Popping Peppers along with classic Betsoft slots like 7th Heaven, Royal Reels, and Jumbo Joker. Card players will find single deck blackjack, pontoon, three card rummy, Pai Gow, and a lot more. Specialty games include keno, scratch cards, a numbers game called Predictor, and a virtual 3D racebook. Look under promotions or rewards for special offers and jackpots you will need to report to customer service to collect. Definitely worth checking out with top hands paying up to a million dollars. If you don't know what you're playing for, you'll never know you won! Gold: Many online players may not be familiar with the games found here. We've tentatively identified igrosoft and Wager2Go games and there could be others. Visitors will find about 20 slots including Mighty Spins, Walking Dead, and Tarzan slots. There are 5 video poker variants, a baccarat game, and three blackjack renditions including single deck and side bets. Click any banners or icons to find bonuses like the welcome offer, reloads, and cash back offers. Bonus: This is the Digital Gaming Solutions (DGS) random number generator offering with slots like Serpent's Treasure, Spells & Potions, and Touchdown Fever. Most of the individual game suites are small by modern standards but the offering is well rounded with baccarat, craps, and roulette; five blackjack variants, four table poker games; video poker, bingo, and video keno. MatchPlay: Single deck blackjack games here run from $1-$500 per hand with five additional games including Spanish 21 and Superfun 21. ABout half a dozen of the slots offer progressive jackpots. Look for table poker, video poker, roulette, and keno. Blackjack, poker, and video poker are available on MatchPlay mobile.

Bonuses and Promotions

Most of the bonuses are small percentage matches with very high playthrough requirements. Each portal will have its own offers. Look for free play, poker, bingo, and lotto rewards too.

Banking and Customer Service

All play is in US Dollars. Credit and debit cards, person to person, account to account, money order, and bitcoin deposits are accepted. Money orders and person to person transfers may incur fees. Bitcoin and account to account withdrawals are free. Other methods may incur fees. Please check with live help or consult the funding methods page onsite. 5Dimes has been in the business a very long time and will always find a way to get payments to players in hard to reach places like the U.S. More payment options may be available to loyal players. US players must roll their deposits over at least once before requesting a free withdrawal, players in other jurisdictions must play through their deposit at least two times. Live help, email, and several different phone numbers that will direct your inquiry to the proper department are all available onsite.

Pitfalls

Uneven history. High wagering requirements on bonuses. Fees on some withdrawals. Can be a pain transferring funds inside the site, but if you are familiar with Intertops, you'll know just what to do. The sports betting aspect increases the risk of a government seizing funds. Bonus beaters may have more trouble than others collecting in a hurry, and slow pays do occur sometimes when processor problems arise. The overwhelming majority of the time payouts are swift and steady.

The Final Word

Throughout the years, people seem to either love or hate 5Dimes. There have been many disputes throughout the years and with no license or dispute resolution, you'd likely be out of luck if a problem did arise. With about 20 years of history and plenty of people either posting sour grapes after losing and some others not understanding bonus terms, there's a lot of information to dig through. One very strong thing going for the Bonus Casino is that it is one of the rare Caribbean sites that carry the Certified Fair Gambling seal of approval. Adding to that high honor they also had Michael Shackleford, The Wizard of Odds, audit their games in 2003, and they passed then as well. External Links Official Twitter Certified Fair Gambling Seal