Circus.ro Casino is an online gambling portal focused on the Romanian market that offers live dealer streams, slots and other RNG games, and a comprehensive sports betting solution. The site is operated by G-World Ltd of Malta in partnership with EGT Interactive. Other sites operated by the company include netbet.ro, superbet.ro and since February 2017 gameworld.ro. The site was launched in February 2016 in association with Gaming1, a subsidiary of Belgium's Ardent Group. Ardent own and operate Circus.be which launched in the Belgium market in 2011. In addition to six online gaming platforms, Ardent has been in the land-based casino business since 1993 and own Casino de Spa, arguably the oldest casino in the world.

EGT Interactive is the online subsidiary of Euro Games Technology, established in 2002. The gaming platform and provenance of games at Circus.ro occur through Gaming1. The site launched with 70 EGT titles, most of them were virtual renditions of EGT games already found throughout the region on physical machines, creating instant brand recognition and a feeling of home for Romanian players. The site is licensed by Romania's ONJN and regulated by the National Gambling Office (NGO).

While focused on Romania, players and punters in many other jurisdictions, such as Finland are welcome as well. However, as of 2018, the only two languages supported were Romanian and English. While the site's terms and conditions don't specifically state who may and who may not play there, our geolocation software should alert you if you try to access the site from a restricted jurisdiction.

Games and Software

The Gaming1 platform handles aggregation and delivery of all RNG slots and other virtual games as well as live dealer streams and sports betting solutions. BetConstruct is the sports partner. The site is accessible via mobile, tablet, and desktop devices using any operating system that supports a web browser. No software or app downloads are required to play there.

In addition to a platform, the Ardent subsidiary also provides games that they have developed alongside titles from EGT Interactive, NetEnt, IGT, iSoftbet, WMS, Playson, and Casino Technology. Most live dealer streams originate in Evolution Gaming's studios, however, there are also premium offerings such as roulette from the floor of Grand Casino Bucharest.

The user interface is uncluttered and intuitive making it easy to navigate to any section, game, or facility like the cashier. Along the top are categories such as Casino, Live, Sports, and Promotions. On a desktop, choosing one of these will open options on the left for specific sections such as slots, roulettes, or card games. When we attempted to access the casino on a mobile device we were geo-restricted. It is probably safe to assume that the mobile menu is either under a 3-line icon or the same as on a desktop.

Unlike many sites, they have co-mingled video poker, live blackjack, and RNG multi-hand BJ under the Cards category and the selection is slim with only a few games available. Live and RNG roulette also reside in a single category with less than a dozen options.

Where we find the most bountiful offering is in the slots section. Here, you can sort by the provider; choose to display the most popular games, or look at All Games to see every slot available in your location. Look for branded games like Basic Instinct from iSoftBet and super popular games such as StarBurst from NetEnt. For those who like a Novomatic-style game, try the EGT suite which includes the HOT series of slots as well as unique creations like Almighty Ramses II and Brave Cat. You'll also find more than a dozen games from the platform provider like Mojo Spin, Boom Bang! and Olympus Evolution.

Bonuses and Promotions

While you won't find many ongoing offers before you become a regular customer, they do have a generous welcome package with reasonable wagering requirements. The VIP loyalty program offers everyone rewards at a very good rate!

Wagering requirements are extremely competitive and superior to most offers out there. They offer excellent weighting for table games and nearly unheard of playthrough requirements for blackjack. Crowning that, not only are live dealer games allowed with a bonus, the playthrough requirements are generous.

Banking and Customer Service

You'll find super low minimum deposit and withdrawal limits. The maximum withdrawal per transaction may be too low for some players but is well within industry standards and reasonable. Deposit options include popular eWallets, pre-paid cards, and the locally popular ApcoPay. Please inquire before depositing via Skrill or Neteller to be sure you can also be paid that way. The other option for withdrawal is bank wire.

The help desk is prominently displayed on the menu and offers answers to the most frequently asked questions. Clicking the last FAQ option opens a customer service form where you can leave your email address, phone number, and a lengthy description of your issue if needed. Live chat is available from all casino and sports pages.

Pitfalls

Players may need to convert currency to RON. Potential customers in certain jurisdictions are not eligible to register or play. Table and card games are limited. Aside from the generous comp program, ongoing promotions seem to be lacking or only offered via email. No separate category for jackpot/progressive games.

The Final Word

Romania struggled through the early years of independence to create a fair and transparent regulatory framework for online gambling but eventually succeeded. The result of their efforts is the ability of Circus.ro to offer a good selection of various real money gambling games as well as a robust sportsbook for football, rugby, tennis, gymnastics, and other fans. The bonus structure is one of the best online for a site that's been around for several years, so it's not surprising that they don't offer many bonuses after sign-up. We find no active complaints, valid or otherwise, but have studied how representatives handled misunderstandings in the past and are impressed with the fairness and professionalism exhibited.

External Links
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