VIPslots Casino is an online gaming site that debuted in late 2017 with a unique assortment of slots and other games rarely seen anywhere else. The site is operated by HoneyDew Trading Ltd and owned by Cyberrock Entertainment. The company owns about two dozen sites. All that we have examined are operating under a sub-license from Antillephone NV 8048/JAZ, one of four Master License holders in Curacao.

Most of the properties associated with Cyberrock are Rival-powered. The brand has an uneven history, largely due to entrances and exits from the North American market. Players in the United States and Canada are restricted from playing for real money at the new property so that shouldn't become an issue here.

Nearly a year after launching the site, the operators made the decision to refine their offering and began to focus on offering the popular Betsoft cinematic quality 3D animated slots and virtual table games along with Arrow's Edge games.

Some player advocates have drawn lines between Cyberrock and several very unsavory possible associations. However, most of those lines are too weak for us to repeat with certainty and there is always the possibility that a new gaming portal represents a new leaf for a company that may have been dealt a bad hand and had a hard time figuring out how to play it. However, the black and white history of slow pay, no pay, and unfavorable player terms at other Cyberrock properties writes its own story without our help. We can't predict with absolute certainty if history plans to repeat itself here.

Software and Games

The gaming environment is unique with a sort of speckled asphalt shingle background that may be meant to depict a starry night. There's always a firework exploding somewhere on the pages, bringing a sense of excitement. Hovering over a game icon will set it off.

Players can log in using regular credentials or by using Facebook Connect.

Now, this is where the new brand really shines. Maybe we shouldn't call it a new brand, there was another operation that did business at their internet address from 2008 until August 2011 when the English Harbour Group pulled the plug on all of their gaming sites. That software was later reborn under another name. VIPslots dot com was registered by CyberRock Entertainment N.V. on Sept. 5, 2017, and the site is now live again.

This is the only gaming site aside from Gossip Slots, Drake, and GT Bets that you will find Arrows Edge games. Timebender and Pixiu are each either well developed and very high paying slots when you catch them on the right day. World Leaders is an awkward game for lack of a better word, but the Phone Bonus round can pay very well. Look for progressive jackpot slots under the proprietary brand.

The Betsoft games are, of course, legendary and in very high demand where they are available. Look for favorites like At The Copa, A night in Paris, and Arrival among many more.

The games can be filtered by clicking Hot Games, New Games, Featured, Casino, Slots, Scratch Cards, or Instant. If a flame symbol next to the game logo is red, we assume that means it is hot. There is a heart symbol you can click to make a game one of your favorites. There is also a type search bar to sort by game name, provider, or game type.

The software is optimized for instant play on mobile, tablet, or desktop with no need to download software. A "hamburger" (3 horizontal lines) menu is available in the upper left to access important pages or to toggle the display language. German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Norwegian, and Swedish are currently supported.

Bonuses and Promotions

The menu is also where you can access the Store and Promotions. The promotions section was still blank in the middle of November but the site had only been accepting traffic for about a week upon review.

The store is an offering of discounted shopping opportunities. Upon launch, there was a variety of 21%, 25%, and mostly 60% off deals to be had. Say you want to buy 175 fifty-cent spins on FaFa Twins. The package is valued at $87.50, but by clicking on the offer and placing it in your cart you can get it for $35, a 60% savings. If you change your mind, simply click the trash can icon to remove it from your cart. Once you have the deal you want, click the Checkout button to go to the cashier and complete your purchase before playing.

Each bonus will display the wagering requirements associated with it. They are not spelled out in the Terms and Conditions. "Specific terms are in addition to these Terms and Conditions."

Banking and Customer Service

All major methods including wallets are accepted. However, Paysafecard is the only deposit method that doesn't incur a 3% fee. All deposits are available immediately except bank transfers which can take from 2-7 working days. Withdrawals are available only via Neteller, UPayCard, or bank transfer. Neteller withdrawals can take up to 7 business days but are free unless you won with a Paysafecard deposit, then $35 is charged. The same goes for UPayCard withdrawals. Bank transfer withdrawals can take up to 7 business days and cost $70 if the deposit was with Paysafecard.

Pitfalls

While US players may be forced to pay deposit fees almost everywhere now, players in other jurisdictions shouldn't have to pay to play. Processing and withdrawal times are too long. No payouts are honored for less than 100.00. And while the terms state that withdrawals over 20k can be made in several monthly installments, we would guess the threshold is much lower than that in practice, based on Cyberrock history.

The Final Word

Any new stand-alone property not operated by a solid white label provider or one of a handful of well-known entities with long, reliable track records can be a risk. In nearly two-decades of dealing with online gaming venues, we have only seen marginal or sketchy operators come into the light and stay there a few times. This launch would seem like a good opportunity for Cyberrock Entertainment to show that they are capable of providing players with a safe, secure, and entertaining gambling experience with VIPslots Casino. The game selection is fairly unique and the store concept with a shopping cart looks like a fun way to shop for bonuses.