Buddy Slots is an online casino operated by Jumpman Gaming Limited of St Peter Port, Guernsey in the Channel Islands. The gaming site's mascot is a cute little pug dog named, "Buddy". His paw print takes the place of the letter "U" in the logo but not much more is heard from him anywhere else on the site.

Licensed by both the Gambling Commission in the UK and the Alderney Gambling Control Commission, players everywhere have the highest assurance of a fair game no matter where they play from. Visitors from accepted jurisdictions must be at least 18 years old to access the casino. Residents of the US, France, Denmark, South Africa, Spain, and a few other countries are not allowed to register an account. A full list can be seen on the website.

Jumpman Gaming lists the property as a B2B product, which in almost every case means that it is managed as a white label. However, the UKGC has it listed under Domains rather than as a white label so the site may be a hybrid operated by a Jumpman employee or stakeholder. Either way, when signing up for gambling services, players will be entering into a contract with Jumpman Gaming.

Having examined all of their licenses and after searching for unresolved legitimate complaints against any of their 80-odd domains, we come up empty-handed regarding any technical, operational, or fairness issues. All of the sites seem to operate with the same integrity.

The casino is a sister-site to 123 Spins and others which a part of the Jumpman Slots Network; the company's first "slots-only" network. Prior to launching the Jumpman Slots Network in 2016, the company had two other networks. Their first stand-alone network was launched in 2011 as the 15 Network. It is primarily focused on bingo games has become one of the largest bingo led B2B/white label networks in the world, with a strong following in the UK. All sites in the network primarily promote through a "wheel of chance" scheme. With the original Wheel found at all sites on the 15 Network.

The next evolution was the Wheel of Slots Network launched in 2015 and featuring a hybrid offering of bingo and slots with a primary focus on bingo and a promotional tool called the Mega Wheel. The current culmination of the company's phenomenal growth is the slots network which features the "Mega Reel" promotional tool.

Software and Games

Inherent in every slots network site is the Mega Reel and trophies. Players complete fun tasks to unlock trophies. Unlocking levels awards a free spin on the Mega Reel as higher levels increase in prize value. Free spins, Amazon vouchers, PayPal cash, and other bonuses are awarded.

Aside from the promotional reel, there are only slots and a few table games such as blackjack, punto banco (baccarat) roulette, and Texas Hold'em. The video poker games are supplied by NetEnt where available and while not the most elegant VP machines in the world, the pay tables are decent with 9/6 for Jacks or Better and a full 800:1 Royal Flush payout when betting all 5 coins.

The slots offering is tremendous with over 300 games to choose from. Microgaming and NetEnt are the most well-known games along with iSoftbet branded slots like Jackpot Rango, Basic Instinct, and Paranormal Activity. Along with Microgaming come a host of smaller developers with cult-like followings like Lightning Box, and ELK Studios. Eyecon games, Sci-Games/NYX/NextGen, and a host of other providers' slots are on the site.

One of the most prolific providers at the casino is PariPlay with fun and engaging virtual machines such as Tokyo Nights, Zodiac Fortune, and Mega's Love. There is such a wide range of themes and volatility factors that players with an appetite for any level of risk and reward can find their favorites. Off the wall fun games like Zombirthday by Playson with wild symbols, scatters, free spins, and win multipliers are a slot lover's dream!

Promotions and Bonuses

From the moment you sign up the focus on promotions is apparent here with chances to win prizes daily. The Mega Reel and Turbo Reel along with trophies and achievements are usually at the center of promotions and it's a fun way to strive for extra free spins and match bonuses or cash back - whenever you log in, there are new possibilities.

Some prizes are awarded outright while others come with wagering requirements and maximum cashouts. It's always a good idea to read the terms and conditions when accepting promotional items so you will never be disappointed.

Banking and Customer Service

Although it may change someday, the only currency currently accepted at Jumpman Gaming sites is GBP. All major credit and debit cards are accepted as well as Paysafe and PayPal. Low minimum deposit and withdrawal thresholds make it easy to have a flutter even when you aren't too serious about playing all night.

All customer service is based in the UK and they are always glad to assist with anything from a deposit question to self-imposed limits or even exclusion.

Under UKGC guidelines they let you know right in the terms and conditions that your funds are segregated from casino business funds at the level of "Basic". The funds are held by the payment processor but are not protected in the case of insolvency.

Pitfalls

Although they will get back to you promptly when customer service is requested via email, there is no phone support. However, WhatsApp and Live Chat operators are available 9:30 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday. The wagering requirement is 65x bonus and only specific slots count toward play through. The most you'll ever be able to convert from bonus funds to cash is £250. While you can deposit up to £5,000 per day and £20,000 per month, all you can withdraw is £1,000 per day and £5,000 per month.

The Final Word

Buddy Slots offers a great variety of gaming options for the slots player. The casino games are easy enough to find with a simple search for those times that slots just don't scratch a gambling itch. The operator is solid and holds multiple licenses including a developer license in Alderney. The UKGC has no recorded sanctions against any Jumpman Gaming site. While the bonus scheme should be seen as more of a second chance to win with a low limit of £250 in winnings possible, the promotions are fun-fueled and worthwhile. Unfortunately, the max daily and month cashout are unreasonably low.