Jackpot Jones Casino is an online gambling site operating on the Nektan platform. It is licensed in Gibraltar and by the UKGC. The site's theme is based on the fanciful tale of a modern day former pirate from North Wales, the town of Rhyl, specifically, by the name of Captain Chris Jones. As the story goes, Cap'n Jones set out for a new adventure and made it as far as Manchester where he became famous or perhaps infamous for his lifestyle in the 1990's "Madchester" underground scene. Jackpot Jones eventually opened his own gambling playground in order to carry his freewheeling generosity to a wider audience.

Nektan operates about 75 sites. For the most part, what you see at one, is what you will get at another. Only three things set them apart from each other: Theme, marketing, and bonuses. The theme here is rich, it amounts to more than a 'blurb' on the About Us page. When you click through to see the promotions, you'll notice that the bonuses and VIP scheme uphold the underlying motif and buoy it to a level of credibility and believability.

Beyond the concept, which is well integrated into the bonus scheme, the white label owners have a certain level of control over promotions and incentives. While the basic Nektan Terms and Conditions underlie all offers, this is where the owners can get creative to convert and retain customers. One good thing about the Nektan white label solution is that once you know the basics like the max bet, allowed games, their idea of 'bonus abuse' etc., everything else you need to know about a specific offer is available by simply clicking the Read More button. The theme and individual bonus offers are the main things that differentiate this site from any of the 75 or so others that are operated by the solutions provider.

The third element also regards marketing but has nothing to do with the player experience. It simply boils down to where you may see the site advertised, reviewed, or otherwise 'promoted' in the marketplace. Marketing for this site is handled by the same people who bring you Betfred, Kerching, and Oreels. Scorching Slots is a similar sister-site which operates on the same platform as this one.

Software and Games

The site features HTML5 content exclusively for instant play on any device. There are no Flash games to hang up your desktop or tablet browser and no apps to download for mobile play on Android, Windows, or iOS. Nektan started out as a mobile developer and provider, so since they have always been 'Mobile-First', all of the games are perfectly suited to mobile play by design, not through adaptation. One cool thing about HTML5 is that the markup language is capable of recognizing the device or display interface you are using to dynamically change how the content appears. While you see the exact same user interface on mobile as you will on a big screen desktop, the images, animation, and sound all display perfectly on either device.

Game categories include Player Favourites, Jackpot Games, Jones' Picks, and All Games. Availability and number of games may vary by region and more games may be displayed for those with an active real money account. However, logging in from a random European IP we saw the same layout as we did when accessing the site from the US. There were about 70 slots to choose from. We found one RNG animated blackjack game and one roulette, otherwise, it seems to be all about the slots here.

If you're ready to follow the Cap'n on his adventure, you may want to check out Captain Quid's Treasure Quest, a pirate-themed slot from IGT. Land five Jolly Rogers on a payline to win 1000x line bet and take home the booty!

If your wayfaring takes you to the land of Egypt, drop into some more IGT slots like Cleopatra and Cleopatra Plus.

If you're a fan of Realistic Games it might be a good idea to string your hammock between a couple of palm trees and play Crystal Clear for a shot at the jackpot.

Before speaking of jackpots we should point you to Rabcat's Moby Dick.

The Jackpot section features mostly IGT Mega Jackpot games including Wolf Run but you'll find NetEnt's pooled progressive Divine Fortune as well as Blueprint Gaming's Super Spinner Bar X and IGT's Isle of Plenty.

Bonuses and Promotions

While player incentives change from time to time the two things you can be sure of here are a welcome bonus and a VIP scheme. And while the main terms are one click away when reading about a promotion it's good to know the underlying overall Nektan bonus terms. Max bet on a "no deposit" bonus is only £1 and the most you can bet on any spin with a deposit bonus is £5. "Premium slots", and there are quite a few of them, only count 75%. Most bonuses are only good for slots, but that's okay because 97% of the games on offer are slots.

Banking and Customer Service

In addition to licensing, Nektan runs all payment processing and customer service. All commonly used banking methods are accepted. Payouts can be relatively slow with withdrawals taking up to 3 working days and you may need to add 3-5 more business days for your debit card company to credit your account.

Live chat and telephone support is available 08:00-00:00 GMT/BST and email assistance is available 24/7 but it can take up to a day for a personal response.

Pitfalls

Most players won't be affected by the term, but they limit their liability on any single win to £250,000 except in the case of progressive jackpots which are paid out in full. Clicking through the site you will be able to find specific terms for Blueprint progressives, etc.

It is stated clearly in the deeper terms that "irregular play" can void your winnings. They include changing bet size in order to grind out a bonus as bonus abuse, so be careful there because the Cap'n will take your loot!

Wallet, PayPal, and Paysafe depositors can only stake £/€/ 0.5 (or 50 SEK) in any single bet while using a bonus.

Low monthly withdrawal limits.

The Final Word

It's a Nektan operation, the same as any other after you peel away the skin and take away the proprietary promotions. What you see is what you get. However, the theme is well orchestrated from the narrative, to the bonuses, and even in the game selection. Who doesn't like playing the pirate!?!

While there were no terms upon review stating a max cashout on winnings from bonus funds (conversion), it would be a good idea to check before depositing because it is a common term at many Nektan operations and is in place at one of their sister-sites.

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