CasinoExtra is an online gaming site with over 1,000 slots, animated table games, and a live dealer suite featuring several top providers.

The site is operated by Mobile Technology Marketing Limited of the British Virgin Islands under sub-license CEG-IP/2014-0112 issued by Curacao eGaming, the Master Gaming License holder (1668/JAZ). Payments are processed by their Malta and UK registered company, Starspay Ltd.

Sister-sites include Dublin Bet, the first online gaming center to offer blackjack and roulette from a live floor setting. A couple of other sites operated by MTM CORP that readers may be familiar with are Lucky 31 and Estrella.

Many review sites list the ownership as Starfish Media with MTM as a subsidiary, but we don't find any filings showing MTM to be an asset created by or offloaded with Angler and thus Starfish by Betsson in 2012 so we'll treat it as a stand-alone entity with three sister-sites and judge its reputation and player value based on that information alone.

Either way, we have several years of history to explore for fairness, transparency, and reliability.

The site enjoys a very good reputation online with players and marketing partners alike with no unresolved valid complaints. The website has a page dedicated to addressing player concerns and that sort of transparency is always a good sign.

We do find one instance a few years back where a sister-site didn't close a customer's account while they processed winnings and the player gambled the profits back. If you've ever done that with a small amount you can imagine how upset a big winner might be.

We all have to find ways to protect ourselves from ourselves if there is a problem with impulse control. Please see our problem gambling pages for referrals if you think you might be experiencing a loss of control. Gambling is supposed to be fun!

Aside from some slow communications over the winter holidays and some confusion about free chips, we find no other substantive complaints so this site should be as reliable today as it was when it opened in 2014 and as safe and sane as any of its sister-sites, so players are in luck.

Software and Games

The operator name, Mobile Technology, is a good indicator that the games are well suited for mobile play - and indeed they are. The site is built and delivered to your web browser in HTML5 so it doesn't matter what sort of device you use to connect to the internet.

Mobile devices like tablets, iPhones, and Androids have the same access to games as Windows, Mac, or Linux users since interactions all happen in your native web browser.

Site communication in both directions is secured via HTTPS - With HTTPS, the comm protocol is encrypted using Transport Layer Security or a Secure Sockets Layer. Either way, your device always knows you are communicating with their device and the other way around.

The animated games use a certified, tested, and approved random number generator (RNG) and each of the game providers is licensed in their respective jurisdictions or under the operator's license itself.

Privacy and cookies policies are plainly presented in your language of choice.

The site is available in English, Français, Deutsch, Español, and Ελληνικά but customer support may be restricted to English in some circumstances.

Navigation

Different areas of the site are accessed through a horizontal tab menu for desktop users or a three-line menu for mobile. Resizing your desktop browser to less than half screen (depending on your native resolution) will also bring up the otherwise hidden "hamburger menu".

If you prefer the horizontal menu it's possible to go directly to a category such as Home, Favorites, Slots, Live, Jackpots, Roulette, Blackjack, Tables, or Promotions - or - type in a few letters of the game name or game type to be presented with images of options.

To the right of the search -string is a filter icon. Tapping on that will bring up a selection of game providers. Unfortunately, the two types of filters don't work in harmony so entering the "live" section and then choosing the provider list doesn't remove RNG game studios.

However, all live games from all live providers are displayed below the filtering area. We'll go into the amazing selection of live dealer options in the section below.

When you open a slot game, the splash screen can be filled with a lot of valuable information such as the creator studio's name, licensing information, and RNG certification.

Below that you'll see a batch of similar games from the same or different providers that share one or more important mechanics, elements, or simply a theme.

Depending on your location and licensing restrictions, most of the games are available for free play in demo mode.

The games

A cursory review of titles shows us nearly 1500 slots. It's nearly impossible to count the live games without exploring each lobby individually as the icon for "VIP Blackjack" from a single provider can open a whole new library of tables that may be more populated during times of high traffic.
As well, native language table options may be generated in the lobby when more German, Greek, or Spanish speaking players are logged in - that is presently unclear.

We'll explore the following categories:

• Slots
• Live
• Jackpots
• Roulette
• Blackjack
• Tables

The slots

This is one area where the site really shines. There are well over 1,000 titles to choose from. Look for legacy studios to anchor the catalog - providers like Betsoft, Play'n GO, Pragmatic Play, and iSoftBet provide a robust selection of fun and popular titles.

Many recent aggregation and distribution deals ensure that when players see titles from a developer like BGaming or if there is a provider behind the scenes such as Softswiss, they are likely to see legacy providers like Blueprint or Merkur in on the action too.

In another development from 2020, you'll find the Blueprint games here are using a license from Big Time Gaming to create amazing MegaWays games from titles like Legacy of Ra, Buffalo Rising, and Wolf Legend.

Other longstanding software providers are getting into the game in a meaningful way with multiplatform gaming sites like this one as well...

WorldMatch is beginning to become more well known on the player end with more games available and more and more sites. We've been following the brand since soon after their 2003 launch when they became the first platform provider to be recognized with a class 4 license by the Malta Gaming Authority at the time, the LGA.

Look for a treasure trove of WM slots like Sherlock, Alchemist, and Tuan Yuan Panda.

The mix is really phenomenal and well-curated. Smaller studios with plenty of room to grow including Slotmill are found here. Slotmill was founded by a former CEO of NetEnt. Look for games like Vikings Creed, Star Spell, and Templar Treasures from the Stockholm based developer.

Pro tip: Be sure to check terms and conditions if you are playing with a bonus before using augmented features on Slotmill games like the Burst feature.

Another small catalog here is populated with PG Soft (Pocket Game Soft) titles like Bikini Paradise, Shaolin Soccer, and Ganesha Gold.

While these games are made "Mobile First" they play just fine on a desktop monitor. If you play only fullscreen games at home or on a laptop you might be missing out.

One of the games we found in the suggested games below PG Soft's Ganesha Gold was Hyper Burst by Yggdrasil. With a maximum win of €1,280,000, expanding reels, and a respin after every win, we think about the only thing the games have in common is their thrill level, high volatility, and high RTP. However they determined the match, it was a perfect segue from one to the next for us.

There's really no end to the variety of game maths, mechanics, themes, and possibilities in this section. It's obvious that the games weren't thrown together using the dartboard method, the selection is well thought out and contains something for everybody who plays slots.

The live games

Many of the games in this category are provided by Evolution, and that's okay. Players can find the only live Craps on the internet as well as unique games like Super Sic Bo with side bets paying up to 1000x your stake.

Popular "not so serious" games that still offer very real big money potential include the augmented reality of Monopoly Live, the outsized potential wins on Crazy Time, and of course the game show-like Dream Catcher money wheel.

Football Studio is a nice place to focus on sports and more or less cut cards with the dealer for simple wins and losses.

You'll also find all of their classic card and table games of roulette and blackjack as well as side bet games for those who like to up the ante and introduce some volatility for that occasional rafter-shaking winning hand.

Authentic Gaming, originally a LeoVegas live studio, offers a lot of high-quality tables as well.

Extra's sister-site, Dublin Bet may have been the first online gaming site to offer real floor games online, as opposed to studio fare, but Authentic owns that space now rather than VueTec.

Look for live roulette from Foxwoods USA, Grand, Royal, Bad Homburg, Kensington, and Casino International in Batumi.

Visionary iGaming, LuckyStreak, and Ezugi also offer studio gaming here for a very well rounded live streaming dealer games offering.

The jackpots

Betsoft, Booongo, iSoftBet, Pragmatic Play, Playson, Relax, and Yggdrasil all clock in here with big money games.

Note: Be sure to check the paytables of any progressive slot before playing as many only award the jackpot on max bet.

Some of the jackpots are small and fall often while others tend to grow into the "life-changing win" category. The jackpot value alone is not enough to determine if it is a pooled game or not in most cases, and only some of them show the jackpot amount before loading the game.

There could be some miscategorization here or they may be plugging in a bespoke jackpot engine on games like Booongo's Dragon Pearls Hold and Win as we do not normally know that title as a progressive jackpot slot, yet it appears in this section.

While a 1,000x stake jackpot is indeed a welcome vision, we usually expect to only see true progressives, either local or networked in a Jackpot section.

Roulette, blackjack, and table games

These three categories present a nice mix of live and random number generator derived games as well as video poker, keno, hi-lo, etc.

Teen Patti? Look to EvoPlay - Frenzy Discs: Twin Numbers? That would be Red Rake - Pai Gow? Betsoft

Relax Gaming has FELT on their Silver Bullet remote game server, so you won't find FELT in the provider list. Load a Relax table game to discover the unique and extremely sensible and intuitive FELT titles.

Bonuses and Promotions

Yes, the quality of Extra is not simply in the game choice here, it's also in the perks and incentives.

Welcome Bonus

The first place to look is at the Welcome Bonus. You can see the current offer for your region near the top of this page, it's updated as the offers change. Please visit the gaming site for any up to the minute exclusive offers by clicking through - you can also find any updates to terms and conditions.

We're looking at an offer of €350 over three deposits along with 100 spins. The first deposit match is 100% and all 100 casino spins come with the first stage of the offer. You'd get 20 spins per day for the first five days.

Cashback bonuses arrive as true cash with no wagering requirements.

You'll play with your real cash balance first and then any bonus balance. All funds are locked until wagering requirements are completed. While playing with a bonus the max bet is €5 / $5 / C$8 per bet. The max bet includes double up gambles so assume it includes bonus buys or 'burst' games.

Monthly, seasonal, and special bonuses

Look for everything from monthly tournaments with huge prize pools to special holiday and seasonal offers. Many of the offers are run in cooperation with a game provider and some may use built-in tools, such a Yggdrasil's.

SuperPoints

The overriding feature of the site is SuperPoints. You collect for all the little things you would do anyway like login, deposit, and play your favorite games.

After you earn the points you can spend them or trade them in by visiting the SuperPoints Lobby for casinos spins, deposit bonuses, or cash.

Simply registering an account will award 200 of them, logging in tomorrow will award 25 more, and depositing will give you 50 extra points. Open a slots game for 4 more and do 500 spins for 500 more or 5,000 spins for a 5,000 SuperPoint reward.

Table players also earn SP at the same rate of hands per point as slotsters do at points per spin.

Daily promos, Jackpot games, Weekend promotions, and the VIP Club

Many of these offers change over time except for the VIP Club, which is perennial.

When we visited the site a 6-months long promotion was going on with 80 prizes a day and 350 prizes each week dropping into the accounts of lucky players courtesy of Extra and Pragmatic Play. The total prize pool is €2.000,000.00. All it takes to win is be seen playing one of the qualifying games at a stake of at least €0.50 per spin.

We're not sure how the Jackpot game promotion was to be awarded as it offered a set number of prizes and no specific terms.

"On a monthly basis, you could be lucky enough to score the following: the Grand Jackpot (once per month), Major Jackpots (four times per month), Mini Jackpots (30 TIMES per month)"

Weekend match bonuses are also offered.

Entry into the VIP Club is at the operator's discretion. The scheme has three levels, culminating in Platinum status. Rated players can count on 20% daily cashback, weekly reloads, exclusive offers, €24,000 weekly withdrawal limits, a birthday present, phone support, and a dedicated manager.

Banking and Customer Service

Not all payment methods are available to players in all areas, but what you see in the cashier after logging in will be presented only for players in your area. If you can see a method, you can use it.

There are at least a dozen ways to deposit and many of them are region-specific. While people in many areas can use ecoPayz, Entropay, and Skrill or Neteller - Nordea and SOFORT/Klarna will only be visible for some players.

Card and e-wallet withdrawals are available everywhere.

Cashouts will remain pending for up to 24 hours and all payments are made within 7 business days. This is not a welcome feature if you are the kind of player that can be tempted to playback your winnings as there are no withdrawal locks or manual flush services available.

Customer service can be reached via telephone or email. The "Support" button will bring up a contact form that will also allow you to upload as many as 5 attachments for documents, screenshots, or other needs.

There is a FAQ with about half a dozen categories full of frequently asked questions including getting started, deposits, withdrawals, documents, technical help, general questions, and SuperPoints.

Pitfalls

• Relatively high wagering requirements (30xd+b)
• "Buy feature" games don't count for wagering
• German players can't use Neteller or Skrill for a welcome bonus
• 24-hour pending time
• No ability to lock or flush withdrawals

The Final Word

CasinoExtra is a fun place to play your favorite real money online games. The operators have a very good reputation, which is doubly important since the site is licensed in Curacao rather than Malta or another place with player protections.

The terms are fair and clear, however just because you can do something doesn't mean you should. If a player is so unsure of their ability to stay away, it would be nice to close their account for them until all winnings have been paid. Of course, that may not be possible within some systems, but it would be nice.

The game selection here is really inspiring to me. Whether it was luck of the draw, a very clever AI, a well-executed associations database, or just good old fashioned hard work - we liked most of the suggested games based on the one presently in play. With so many titles to choose from this may be the best path for some players.

It would be nice if there were greater choices in game-filtering but it's very rare to find a site without massive game restrictions that will also let you drill down to the granular level for high RTP, low volatility games with ready-to-pop random jackpots.

The live dealer suite is one of the best we've seen or at least on par with some of the best. Of course, it's not as densely populated as some specifically Asian-facing gaming sites, but it would appear on our top list for Canada and most of Europe for choice, quality of the offering, and mobile compatibility.

After the welcome offer, the surest way to get extra value for your gambling expenditures is to simply play your favorite games. Most of the incentives are based on player rewards rather than attraction and promotion through deposit incentives.

While there are more ways to get your money into the cashier than to get it out, there are at least four options that flow both ways including the most popular methods. The pending time and relatively slow payouts are frustrating but they cycle like clockwork, albeit a rather slow clock by some comparisons.

If waiting a week to have your funds in hand is okay and you prefer loyalty rewards to deposit incentives that may or may not be 'beatable' then your decision might be down to the games and customer service.

If a great game selection, ease of navigation, easy banking, and a good reputation are your clarion calls, this may just be the place for you!