Casino Lab is an unusual online gaming site that lets players don the lab coat and goggles of a steamy scientist and craft their own elixirs and bonus potions to suit their play style.

The Swedish and MGA-licensed site is operated by Genesis Global, long known for taking a simple concept like online gambling and turning it into an adventure beginning with their flagship, Casino Cruise.

Look for games from all of the top studios and suppliers from Skywind to NetEnt and RedRake to Microgaming with everything in between. There's also a live casino streaming games around the clock. Ezugi and Evolution Gaming provide live dealer games here.

There's a payment method for players in every region serviced with locale-specific options like Interac and Trustly Instant Banking, Jeton, iDebit, and others along with debit and credit cards.

The promotional scheme starts with a welcome offer with unlimited cashouts and some extra spins to help you find your way around the laboratory.

The interface is crafted for English speakers in different regions from South Africa and India to Canada as well as all of Europe with versions put together just for Suami, Norwegian, and German speakers.

Operator reputation

The group that operates the venue has over a dozen other niche-oriented sites, all with good reputations and a following of their own; CasinoGods, Slotty, Vegas Hero, and Genesis among them.

Players who use the responsible gambling tools or otherwise manage their passions wisely are likely to find a reliable gaming partner here. Just be sure your KYC (know your customer) documents are in order - if you can't prove who you are (just like anywhere else) they are not allowed to pay you!

Pro tip: If you ever have document verification problems, simply take care of that bit of housekeeping before it's time to cash out so you can enjoy your money the first time you win as quickly as you will the second time.

It's a fair and reliable operation. Representatives engage with players on public forums and always settle issues promptly and fairly. They even respond to complaints on nongambling-related consumer complaint boards. That takes a lot of dedication.

Software and Games

One of the reasons that all Genesis operations work so smoothly is down to their software platform. The first launch back in 2014 had some hiccups and teething pains, mostly related to platform integration and players not being familiar with how the new multi-software casinos operate. However, they tightened up the ship as EveryMatrix worked out their kinks and now each new operation hits the ground running without a single stutter or stumble.

The gambling lab here uses CasinoEngine, GamMatrix, and MoneyMatrix. That simply means that the operators have chosen a specifically curated selection of games that are delivered over an EveryMatrix website with integrated payment processing.

The platform gives them choices from among over 11,000 games from more than 175 different providers. The studios and titles they have selected for the lab were carefully chosen to give players in their target markets the best possible gaming experience. Of all those games, less than 2,000 were chosen. Gambling choices abound.

The games are managed behind the scenes and the GamMatrix platform. It has a unified bonus system so the lab can offer off shelves full of flasks and beakers for players to mix their own gambling concoctions. They can also craft bonus schemes for certain "classes" of players or for you individually so they have a better chance of pleasing you, thus retaining your business. That engine also allows for all of the gamification features they may build into the lab.

Responsible gambling tools, compliant with multiple EU jurisdictions are built-in.

The payment processing part of the equation works hand in hand to offer players in every region the most convenient, efficient, and low-cost solutions available for hassle-free transactions and fast cashouts.

This is a mobile lab...

The lobby and all games, including live dealer streams, load in a web browser. The software reads your browser for display resolution, size, and orientation and optimizes the delivery specifically for you on that device.

Android, iPhone, Blackberry, iPad, laptop, and desktop users experience the games as they were meant to be played.

Website and navigation

If you like fantastic alternate reality themes like Steampunk, you'll see embellishments of it in the theme here - but it doesn't override the imagery with things with steam coming out of them, or focus on what may have come to pass if we got stuck somewhere around the year 1770. The theme is decidedly scientific and chemical, rather than specifically steam-powered, and stylized uniquely.

Philomena and her assistant Professor Slot (along with Wesley who is seldom seen) are on hand to make sure you have a chance to enter the workshop with enough supplies to enjoy your stay, get your goggles on for a rare Live Casino welcome bonus, collect the ingredients necessary for weekly re-supplies, and take a science boost at least once a month.

The artwork and interface create the perfect user experience for those who like to find their way around easily. There's a hamburger menu (no eating in the lab!) as well as a quick visual map list that takes you directly to promotions, games, or the search bucket.

Here, you'll find all of the various game categories as seen below as well as a search utility to find specific titles or types of games. The categories are...

• Live
• Jackpots
• Video Slots
• Game Providers
• Live Roulette
• Classic Slots
• Must fall jackpots
• Roulette
• Live BlackJack
• Table Games
• Blackjack

In the main lobby, you'll find broader categories to explore such as hot games, slots & jackpots, live, table games, and game providers.

Either pathway should get you where you want to be with a quickness.

If you are accessing the site from a restricted jurisdiction like the USA, you shouldn't be able to find a backdoor to any of the games. If you do chance upon one, it will not load for you.

While we didn't try to log in from a Canadian desk, we should assume that the game selection would be crafted for your locale, such as the removal of NetEnt games if those titles are still under contract with provincial lottery officials when you visit.

The games

We find over 1,800 titles from more than 40 studios and developers. The count may look different going by the provider menu, but inside some of the listing are dozens more boutique studios.

Microgaming is one of the providers and within that category, you will find many of their Studio Partners. These labs run the gamut from two or three-person boutique studios to newly formed ventures comprising dozens of Microgaming alumni.

Triple-Edge Studios may be the first partner announced once the program was solidified into a brandable component for the Isle of Man giant. They've been developing games for Microgaming since 2017. You might be familiar with Oink Country Love, Halloween, 108 Heroes Multiplier Fortunes, and Playboy Gold.

All41 Studios is a Tallinn, Estonia studio working with Microgaming for exclusive releases of slots like Magic of the Sahara and Le Kaffee Bar, but Book of Atem may be their most well-known release.

Studios like Gameburger have focused their energies on upgrading existing concepts and releasing sequel titles to some of the most famous games of all time. Break da Bank Again Respin incorporates modern mechanics into a wildly popular cult favorite high volatility game capable of progressive jackpot-type wins on a lucky spin. Another of the games that you may have to search for by the name is 9 Pots of Gold. 

In that same vein be sure to look for any titles from the following additional Microgaming Studio partners:

• Slingshot
• Fortune Factory
• Crazy Tooth
• Pulse8
• Electric Elephant
• All41
• Stormcraft
• Neon Valley Studios
• Golden Rock Studios
• Switch Studios
• Alchemy Gaming

There are simply too many game developers to list in their entirety but you can find reviews of all of them under the Software Platform dropdown elsewhere on this page. Individual game reviews are also accessible from the software review pages.

Some of the other providers here include Big Time Gaming, Foxium, Gamomat, Kalamba Games, Netent, Play’n GO, Skywind Group, and Yggdrasil Gaming as well as perhaps half a dozen independent studios that are part of Yggdrasil's YGS Masters Programme.

Live dealer games

Depending on where you log in from, you may find live streams from as many as three different providers. Most of the games are streamed from state-of-the-art studios while others are beamed in from terrestrial casino floors.

NetEnt Live may not be available in Canada but Ezugi should. With the news a while back of Evolution Gaming making a move for NetEnt it's unclear what will happen with the crown corporation/provincial lottery licensing restrictions. We would hope the development will bring NetEnt slots back to offshore casino players in the provinces and territories and hope that it won't result in Evolution removing live game access for Canadian players.

Ezugi was already acquired by Evolution in 2018 so perhaps it's much ado about nothing and all games except branded NetEnt Live streams will remain available.

Somewhere in the mix of providers there's bound to be a great selection of blackjack, poker, roulette, baccarat, and specialty games. Depending on your location, you should be able to find native language tables as well as English speaking dealers and croupiers.

Bonuses and Promotions

No matter where you are - India, Finland, Germany, Canada... wherever you'll find bonuses in your currency. Here's one they were offering upon launch...

₹30,000 & 30 Spins

Your location will determine the sort of offer you are eligible to receive. Some regions are offered exponentially more of certain elements and other regions can only be offered what regulators allow. Wherever you are, there's something special just for players in your area.

Of course, offers change over time and that particular offer could be increased, decreased, or even withdrawn by the day you find this review. However, visiting from a link on this page may entitle you to an exclusive offer.

We find a welcome package as well as weekly and monthly reloads.

The terms are bog-standard for a Genesis operation - casino spins have a max cashout amount, deposit bonuses have unlimited winning potential, Skrill and Neteller deposits don't qualify for bonuses, $5 max slot bets and $30 max bets on other games while the bonus is active, standard game weightings, etc., etc.

The Live dealer welcome bonus can only be used on real dealer games and on your first deposit. Roulette, blackjack, and Dream Catcher bets are allowed. Wagering is 40x bonus. Max bet is $30.

Game weightings effectively make the so-called 40xb wagering requirement 400x for Dream Catcher and Roulette and 800x for blackjack.

VIP Lab

Join the Lab Club simply by depositing and playing to find special ingredients delivered to your personal VIP workshop. Mix and match the formulas to make the experience smolder with potential...

Elements found in the VIP Lab

• Account Manager
• Bonuses and Promotions
• Rapid Response Times
• Monthly VIP Prize Draw
• Personalized Birthday Presents
• Personal Withdrawal Plan
• Exclusive Holiday Packages
• Personalized Emails

Banking and Customer Service

Your location will determine which additional methods are available such as SOFORT etc.

All deposits are instant and free of charge. There are a low minimum and a rather high maximum for nearly all deposit methods. The exceptions are Paysafecard and ecoPayz which have lower maximum deposit limits.

Nearly all of the deposit methods also work for withdrawals. If you prefer, or if you happen to use a Paysafecard or the like, online bank transfer is also available. e-wallet withdrawals are instant upon processing while card payments make take 1-3 working days and bank transfers may not be available in your account for 3-5 days.

The withdrawal limits may vary by location but our screens show lower maximums per withdrawal transactions than we see for deposits.

Pitfalls

• Fees charged for withdrawals to method other than deposit method ($10 plus 2%). This is unfortunate for players that deposit with a voucher and withdraw to a bank account
• A standard withdrawal fee of 2% for all methods
• No welcome bonus if depositing with Skrill or Neteller

The Final Word

In some respects, Casino Lab is basically the same as almost any other Genesis Global site - it's a well-oiled machine that does what you expect it to do. The "driving satisfaction" comes from enjoying the theme as much as anything else about the venue when compared to other sites in the network.

Part of that theme is an obvious lack of gamification elements. We're okay with that. Not all players want, need, or even enjoy challenges, tasks, leader boards, etc., and their attendant rewards. The site offers a great gambling experience without the "kid stuff" while still offering a fun adventure in narrative and in the theme.

While the VIP Lab sounds promising, the website doesn't offer much information about how to advance through any sort of tier levels or that sort of thing. In fact, the element of a loyalty scheme is missing from ost Genesis properties aside from the gamification.

If you deposit at fairly high levels and aren't seeing an invitation for the VIP Lab appear in your email box, we'd suggest contacting a customer service representative to inquire.

The game selection is vast and very well curated with no fillers or chaff among the wheat. The welcome bonus could be lucrative to new players and might be reason enough to set aside one of your other favorite Genesis sites to try out this theme.

In summary, we find Casino Lab to offer a highly enjoyable online gaming experience. The operators are fair-minded and professional. The site works as it should and has a well-executed theme.