Casino Planet is one of the newest of the current 14 online gambling sites launched by Genesis Global. It debuted in May 2020 with a futuristic gambling world theme.

It's operated by the same people who brought you Spinnit, Vegas Hero, and Genesis among others, so new players can expect the same level of service, fast cashouts, generous welcome packages, and the huge selection of games they're accustomed to.

The company's literal flagship operation, CasinoCruise, set sail in 2014 and each successive gaming site to follow has maintained the same level of transparency and integrity with players. All of the operations are reputable and reliable and complements the other in so far as game selection, theme, and levels of gamification if any.

Not all players care about mission-based accomplishments, achievements, leaderboards, and the like. You won't find those elements here. You will find well over 1,000 games from dozens of top developers and providers. Some are industry standbys like Microgaming and NetEnt, while others tap into the talents of the best and the brightest creative minds in the industry through small boutique libraries of games.

Titles from the newer super labs like Skywind sit alongside single releases from purveyors such as Half Pixel (Retro Galaxy) and the Asia-ready mobile games of Snowborn like Stellar Portals.

There's plenty of specially curated content for the site's target markets in Europe and beyond and the site is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority as well as Stodlinjen in Sweden. Players in Great Britain can look in the footer of the webpage to click through to any UKGC link to check on the licensee's status with the Gambling Commission.

Responsible Gambling (RG) is a big part of the Genesis business philosophy and they have their own separate website, Genesis Safe Play, to help players get the most of their gaming experience and keep it fun. From self-assessment to clearly defined steps to keep yourself safe across their entire family of sites and have a positive experience to one of the most comprehensive RG FAQ sections on the internet, it's all there.

Software and Games

All of the Genesis properties such as Planet, CasinoCruise, SpinIt, Sloty, Vegas Hero, Genesis, CasinoJoy, Spela, Kassu, and Casoola run on the EveryMatrix CasinoEngine, access their games via the GamMatrix, and process payments through the built-in MoneyMatrix.

Each of the operations has a different game package, carefully curated for the markets they are promoted in. That's just one of the ways they deliver a personalized experience to players. One size does not fit all, and you may need to play at more than one of their gaming hubs to find the one best suited to your specific wants and needs.

Another element that's built-in is a unified bonus system. That helps you know that being aware of the bonus terms at one property, you'll be able to quickly come up to speed on any differences at another. Geolocation software on the back end can also tailor offers specifically for your region and administrators can craft an offer specifically for you - especially if rise up the ranks to VIP status.

The geolocation element will also hide games from players in certain areas that can not access them, such as all games for players with a USA IP, and NetEnt games for players in Canada.

Navigation is optimized for mobile as well as for laptop/desktop users.  The games are delivered in HTML5 so you can use your native browser to play on any device.

The hamburger menu to the left opens all of the options you need to learn about the welcome offer, other promotions, VIP program, payment methods, or to read about the operation itself.

In the upper right is a tiny question mark icon that opens a FAQ that's bursting at the seams with valuable information on anything and everything you'll need or want to know. From this menu, you will be able to change the display language, access email, and telephone numbers, reset your password, or "read the rules". The Terms and Conditions are time-stamped for the last update so it's always good to visit the T&C prior to taking a bonus or depositing to see if anything has changed.

After logging in, visitors will find a well-cataloged library with sections for every type of game and the ability to choose by the game provider. There's also a variety of popular games right in the lobby that you can go to directly when you're ready to play.

Mobile Games

Thanks to the HTML5 engine of the platform, all games, including live dealer streaming table and card games are played with whatever browser you happen to be running. Android or iPhone, Blackberry, Windows PC, Mac - it doesn't matter. Your native browser that came with the device will open the games.

Almost all of the games can be played on any handset in demo mode. The only exceptions are progressive jackpot slots and live dealer streams. Those games are only available for real money play, but you can bet using any device with real money.

Ezugi and Evolution Gaming live dealer streams are found in the mobile lobby. You'll also find...

RNG table games like a dozen blackjack variants, every type of roulette, and plenty of house-banked poker games to play against the virtual dealer, pay tables, and an optional side bet payout charts for odds-based bets.

Jackpot slots like Hall of Gods, Dr. Fortuno, Jackpot Raiders, Super Lion, Mega Moolah (many sequels), Holmes and the Stolen Stones, and many more.

Video slots probably account for a thousand of the titles on tap. Where ever you go, whenever you play, you are only a couple of taps away from favorites like Gonzo's Quest, Extra Chilli, 9 Pots of Gold, Starburst, and Dead or Alive.

Any game you want to play, you can.

Games lobby

Many players will like the broad categories that the designers have used to help with navigation. We're not sure how many players gravitate to categories like Hot Games or Popular games. It's easy to see ourselves clicking on "New Games" as a place to start the second step of the journey.

With so many games and providers to choose from, it's nice to be able to sort among the actual studios that produce the games. While many games have several things in common, there are also very unique differences.

Some players prefer NetEnt and NetEnt only while others might enjoy a mix of Asia-centric games from Genesis or even enjoy Big Time Gaming's feature mechanics ratcheted onto slots from other makers. The Megaways™ random reel modifier system is in use by at least half a dozen other developers, lighting some otherwise ho-hum games on fire.

Bonuses and Promotions

No matter whether you prefer random number generator animated slots and table games, or live dealer tables, cards, and game shows - there's a welcome offer just for you.

Unlike some sites, you can take advantage of all or part of the entire welcome package for RNG games (currently 4 match offers) and then grab a whole new welcome offer for live games like live Roulette, live Blackjack, and the award-winning Dream Catcher.

The offer that the site launched with was up to $1,500 in match bonuses and 200 casino spins over your first four deposits.

The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th matches are less than 100% each, so you could take the first deposit of 100% plus spins and then take the 100% on live games if you didn't feel like using the codes for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th matches of the welcome package.

None of the welcome offers are available if you deposit with Neteller or Skrill and the wagering requirement on both 100% offers is 40 times the bonus amount (with one caveat).

Live dealer games are weighted much lighter than most slots. Live roulette and Dream Catcher count 1/10 toward wagering and live blackjack counts 1/20. So, in reality, you'll be wagering 400x and 800x and only bets made with the bonus money will count toward wagering.

The good or even great thing about this system is that you can take a bonus with any value, and it will become a sort of an insurance policy.

Why..?

All of your bets will be made with real money until your deposit is exhausted - only then will you be betting with bonus funds. If you land a nice win before you dip into the bonus funds, you can cash out at any time. You'll forfeit the bonus, but that's okay, you will have no wagering requirements encumbering your actual deposit.

While the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th deposit matches are less than 100% and the wagering requirement is still 40xb, there's no reason not to opt-in unless you plan to bet more than $5 per spin on slots or more than $30 per bet on other games as the terms don't allow bets higher than that, even with your own funds, when playing with a bonus in your account. Once wagering has been met, you can bet as high as you like.

Look for weekly depositor perks and monthly top-ups along with special offers in your email.

VIP Villa

We've never quite understood the Genesis reasoning for keeping VIP terms close to their chest. Perhaps VIP status is a fluid state determined by an AI, a complicated matrix, or individually by managers who have leeway but don't want to give up any trade secrets.

All we know for sure is you won't know you are close to gaining status until you are and you won't know the exact benefits of entering the VIP Villa until you're safely inside.

Here is all they really tell you...

"The VIP Villa houses your dedicated VIP team which are on hand around the clock to guide you on your entertainment adventure. Travel through the colourful playground and collect your VIP glow - it's fully charged with energy, advanced technology, and gadgets to truly personalise your city."

The nuts and bolts of what you can expect when you achieve rated player status include a personal account manager, bespoke bonuses and promotions, rapid customer service, monthly prize draws, your own withdrawal plan, bespoke emails, and exclusive holiday packages.

Banking and Customer Service

There is a very low minimum deposit and minimum cashout limit here, but withdrawals have a fee attached. There's a good variety of payment methods with about a dozen methods that work both ways.

Depending on your location, you can use PayPal, Trustly, Jeton, or Muchbetter as well as all of the popular e-wallets. Please keep in mind that Skrill and Neteller deposits don't qualify for the welcome bonus.

Payout times range from a few hours to a few days for most players. eWallets are paid instantly upon processing while credit/debit payouts can take 1-3 business days. Bank transfers can take 3-5 days to clear for spending.

Over the years with millions of players visiting Genesis Global sites to play, the one complaint that comes up the most is document verification. If you get that little bit of housekeeping out of the way you'll be able to enjoy your winnings in 24-72 hours depending on your banking method.

Customer care
Phone support and email contacts are available in the help section. This also contains one of the industry's best written, brief, and comprehensive FAQ sections.

Pitfalls

• Up to 24 hours pending with no flush or withdrawal lock
• Fee of 2% on withdrawals
• Live chat unavailable until you have an account
• Document verification

The Final Word

Casino Planet was the 12th online gaming site launched by Genesis Global when it opened for business in May 2020. A few months later they opened Funbet and Casino Lab. While the 100% bonus matches are almost always reserved for new depositors, players have the luxury of trying many different Genesis operations to find the site that fits them best.

In a way, describing different sites from the operator could almost be summed up with a 100% honest Coke commercial from a 2009 Ricky Gervais movie.

"Hi, I'm Jim and I'm the spokesperson for the Coca-Cola company. I'm here today to ask you to continue buying coke..."

He explains that it's pretty much the same as it's always been, they've changed the label a little, but it's still "Coke". The commercial ends with:

"...So that's it, it's coke. Everyone knows it. It's very famous. I'm Jim, I work for coke, and I'm asking you to not stop
buying coke. That's all. Thanks."

But nothing could be farther from the truth when you look at them all side by side. What they all have in common is a great selection of games, a generous welcome bonus, top-notch support, hassle-free banking, and a good reputation.

Some are heavily gamified, with Vegas Hero perhaps on par with greats such as CasinoSaga (now CasinoHeroes) the pioneer in pure gamification. Some have lesser degrees of that sort of engagement. Planet is simply a great gaming site that doesn't pretend to be anything else.

What this property offers is a cool theme, a carefully curated selection of games, and everything you've come to expect from a Genesis Global gaming site.