Magical Vegas Bonus

Design & Usability

Magical Vegas is a minimalist’s dream. Shaded light and deep purple, the site’s backdrop carries games across a spectrum of genres. Towards the top of Magical Vegas’ homepage is a slew of popular games, quickly followed by new releases, studio-specific titles, progressive jackpots, and more. The further I scrolled, the more options I came across.

And if you’d like to initiate a quick search for a particular game, you can make use of the site’s many filters. Broad filters sit at the top of each section, with in-depth variables available while viewing particular genres. For example, the slots filter allows for viewing games by the number of paylines, whether it has bonus rounds, free spins, jackpots, and others.

The profile page is another high point. Here, you can view your real money balance, bonus funds, cash earned from bonuses, and the number of points attached to your account. It’s all neatly packed into an easily accessible sidebar, supplying rapid access to information.

Generally, Magical Vegas features an extremely stripped-back design — which some users will like more than others — while incorporating many of the bells and whistles of more premium and extravagant websites. I’d go as far as to say that, thanks to its many filterable options, this casino delivers even more options than the bigger brands. Take Unibet, for example, a renowned casino with over 2,500 slots and no easy way to sift through them. While it’s nice to have such an astounding range, nobody’s scrolling through 2,500 games to find the right one. Magical Vegas encounters no such problems.

Software

The best way to attain a vast player base is by offering games from a deluge of top studios. With NetEnt, Play ‘n’ Go, Blueprint Gaming, Barcrest, BTG, and Red Tiger — Magical Vegas does just that.

An indisputably limited games portfolio prevents the site from competing with better-known platforms, but the quality is there. Magical Vegas would benefit from adding more studios to its roster — particularly some more up-and-coming providers — with its current lineup being somewhat limited.

Daub Games, Odobo, and GreenTube are probably the three smallest outfits noted on the website. It’s also worth noting the absence of Yggdrasil and Microgaming as both developers appear regularly on competing websites. Fans of the former’s Vikings series won’t find any joy here, and Microgaming followers will struggle to dig out Book of Oz-esque experiences. Don’t get me wrong, you certainly shouldn’t write Magical Vegas off just because it’s lacking a couple notable software providers — the rest of the lineup is excellent.

Games

Weak in numbers, strong in quality. 500+ titles at Magical Vegas place it firmly on the smaller end of the scale, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Recognisable slots like Cleopatra, Rainbow Riches, Big Bass Splash, Starburst, and Legacy of Dead are commonly seen in the ‘Top Slots’ category. New games — such as Infective Wild, Aztec Wilds, and Team Santa Power Combo — are also displayed alongside their popular counterparts, and offer a nice change of pace.

Slots may be the main draw, but the Magical Vegas live casino has a lot to offer as well, playing host to live roulette, baccarat, game shows, blackjack, and poker. The live casino is also home to one of the most innovative features I’ve ever seen in the form of Magical Vegas’ ‘Authentic Casino’ – where you’re transported to a physical casino and bet as though you’re really in the room. Overall, the real-time gaming experience is more than serviceable and matches the quality of Magical Vegas’s innumerable competitors.

My only complaint is that there could be more variety in terms of table games, with only 36 titles on offer. This could be improved in the future, as could the way these games are presented — half the ‘Table Games’ section is swallowed up by game explanations and needless text. It’s a moderate stain on an otherwise solid catalogue.

A handful of instant wins and arcade games fill out the rest of the field — including Nerves of Steal, Fishin Frenzy Scratchcard, Lightning Box Keno, and Flying Pigs. Albeit not the widest selection at 28 games, I’m happy with what’s on offer.

Debit cards, PayPal, and Paysafecard form Magical Vegas’ narrow series of payment methods. Apple Pay also gets a shoutout as an option for iPhone and Mac users — but it’s more of a middle-man for card payments.

As with most online casinos, Paysafecard isn’t available for withdrawals, but all the other deposit methods are also eligible as payout methods. Elsewhere, the site’s £10 minimum deposit and withdrawal limits are appreciated.

Neteller and Skrill are notable absentees here, and as I’ve become so used to seeing those in online casino banking sections, this came as a bit of a surprise. However, PayPal does everything these e-wallets can and more, so don’t be too disheartened.

Magical Vegas also uses a service called ‘Fast Withdrawals’ for UK transfers — a speedy method of transferring funds to bank accounts. Thanks to Fast Withdrawals, transactions out of Magical Vegas should process within 15 minutes — a significant improvement on the 1-3 working days often seen on competing websites. This service is only available for bank accounts that support Fast Withdrawals and PayPal.

Comparing Magical Vegas’ banking options to other online casinos is difficult. Side-by-side with Sky Vegas, I’d put Magical Vegas just ahead based solely on the fact PayPal and Paysafecard are supported. It’s blown out of the water by Bet365, though.

Support Options

Magical Vegas is one of many gambling operators to offer three forms of customer support. The first — and quickest — is live chat, with agents available all day, every day. Hit the ‘Chat with an Expert’ button to get in touch, just be aware that you’ll need to enter personal information before speaking to an agent.

Those of you who prefer hearing a human on the other end of the line can call 0800 279 7342. Phone lines are open 24/7, so feel free to dial free of charge anytime you like.

Or, pop a message to [email protected] to receive a response via email. Answers are typically slower via email, so I recommend using live chat or telephone support for urgent queries. Refer to the FAQ page for common or minor issues.

Bringing on-the-go betting to Magical Vegas is the browser version of the platform for smartphones. The site bundles identical features from desktop into the mobile port, with every game supported as long as your browser is compatible.

As much as I revel in portable betting, the mobile offering just isn’t up to snuff. The only reason for checking it out is if you need to transfer money quickly or fancy a quick game while away from home. It’s simply not as enjoyable as the desktop platform.

The main issue is that every problem encountered on a desktop is accentuated on mobile. The annoying walls of text now eat even more space, the header menu is difficult to access, and the profile side menu fills the entire screen.

So, being a less user-friendly experience, Magical Vegas’ mobile offering is unfortunatelya weaker version of the desktop platform.