LuckyBetz Casino online offers a variety of slots and table games from a small handful of developers. The site launched in mid to late 2017 and follows a sister-site that went live in February that year by the name of Crushit. A live dealer casino is planned but was not yet activated as of review time.

The site's marketing partners claim a Costa Rican license. However, the Caribbean country does not license or regulate online casinos but does register internet-based or data-processing businesses to operate there. The gaming site makes no claim of a gambling license. Upwards of 300 websites owned by companies with data processing licenses in Costa Rica accept bets over the internet.

The site's ownership is not announced, but their marketing partners speak of the TOFT Casino group, powered by Lithium Software group. We are not familiar with either of these entities and were not able to find company websites for them. US players are welcome to register, deposit, play, and cash out. Other markets they focus on include Canada and Europe. Asian players will find the UnionPay logo near the bottom of the page, but we failed to find it among the banking methods visible in the public domain. Those with active accounts might find it in the live cashier section. Bitcoin is accepted for deposits and withdrawals.

Software and Games

All games are available instantly on MAC, PC, tablet and mobile devices. iOS, Android, Windows Phone, and tablet users do not need to download or install any apps. All games are optimized for mobile or desktop play. There is no desktop download client - if you can connect to the internet you can play the games in a web browser from anywhere.

Not all games were being delivered in HTML5 as of early 2018. Most of the table games required us to allow a Flash plug-in to operate. This indicates that although the Lithium platform is capable of aggregating games from more than one supplier, it does not use advanced methods of converting Flash games to HTML5 "on the fly". As Flash will no longer be supported after 2020, it is incumbent upon legacy game developers and suppliers such as Betsoft to upgrade their games as soon as possible.

Providers include Xplosive, a BlueOcean spinoff company with offices in Italy, Slovenia, and Malta as well as Betsoft Gaming, the pioneers in 3D cinematic quality slots and table games. There is also another provider here that we have seen before, but never at the same site as Betsoft. Nucleus Gaming content is available nearly side by side with Betsoft.

The reason that is a little strange is that Nucleus is a totally opaque and non-transparent company with no traceable licensing or ownership. Their slots seem to use the same game engines, maths model, and mechanics as similarly themed Betsoft games. A quick glance at Van Pelt's Wild Adventures and Betsoft's Safari Sam tells the story. At least, in this case, one is at the top of the page and the other is at the bottom. That's not the case with Slots Angels and Spin to Ride, which are nearly touch diagonally in the game display. We have no clue if Nucleus is associated with Betsoft in any way, but must assume that they are the same company if they allow the copycat slots to reside at the same site.

Xplosive produces slots in a variety of maths models and themes. We've found Dollar Express, Secret Princess, and Jurassic Treasure to be the most consistent win producers of all their games with both ways pays and sticky expanding wilds during free spins. They are highly volatile games in that line wins between features are bleak and free spins can flop or make a bankroll soar.

Bonuses and Promotions

Look for a very generous welcome bonus whether you play slots or tables. There are often mixed chip/extra spin offers along with a match. Wagering requirements are usually graduated, with a higher percentage required for larger bonuses. Be sure to read the general terms and conditions even if you think the item was covered in a particular offer's terms. Among other non-standard terms, they seem to feel it is fair for them to confiscate your winnings if they in their sole discretion, think that your activities at unrelated online casinos in addition to this site constitutes abuse when taken as a whole.

Banking and Customer Service

The cashier provides several different ways to get your money in and winnings out of the virtual cage. Most card based deposits are available instantly but some wire transfer options can take up to 24 hours. BTC deposits may take up to 15+ minutes depending on network congestion. Most withdrawal methods are free but some wire-based services will incur a fee.

The site provides a comprehensive FAQ section that should answer most questions. Live chat and email are also available most hours of the day.

Pitfalls

No license or dispute resolution service. Won't begin processing withdrawal until at least three days after last deposit. Relatively low weekly and monthly payout limits. Unclear guidelines on what constitutes 'bonus abuse'. Payouts only processed Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4 pm EST.

The Final Word

One advantage of not operating in a regulated jurisdiction is that they will allow player to player inter-account transfers so you can top up your buddy's account. While no dollar limit is mentioned, the sender may only transfer up to 50% of their available balance. We prefer to see at least a Curacao license which purportedly ensures that a registrant is financially sound and abides by AML and other financial rules, but the licenses are not good for much else as no dispute resolution services take place anyway. While many gambling sites licensed for business only in CR have checkered pasts or poor reputations, there are also some fine and trusted operators there.

It's too bad that only one game can be opened at a time. Otherwise, it might be fun to play Nucleus and Betsoft siblings side by side. If you like 3D animated video slots with comical mascots acting out the narrative, then this might be a fun place to play if you're okay with the potential pitfalls.

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