Island Reels Casino Review

ISLAND REELS HIGHLIGHTS

• Real money casino for USA players
• RTG-based bitcoin casino platform
• Desktop/mobile instant-play & downloadable app
• Choice of a welcome offer
• Loyalty program and weekly cashback bonus

Island Reels was formerly SlotsWin casino, which was founded in 2021 but rebranded in May of 2022. It fully embraced its new tropical island theme, introducing supporting artwork, a gamified ‘Treasure Tribe’ loyalty program, ‘Castaway Bonuses’ & other inspired promotions. Besides an upgrade of the visuals, the site retains its intuitive design allowing for seamless navigation.

Do you fancy yourself a bit of a jungle explorer? If the idea of a mysterious tropical island, primitive tribes, and treasure excites you — you might have come to the right spot.

Island Reels is a real money casino for USA players located at islandreels.com. The casino is exclusively home to games from Realtime Gaming (RTG), with over 160 online slot machines, table games, and specialty games. However, Island Reels does not offer any live casino games.

CASINO REVIEW OF ISLAND REELS

First, Island Reels is secured by 2048-bit encryption to protect sensitive information traveling between a player and the crypto casino. Furthermore, RTG games are tested and certified as fair by independent third-party labs. This ensures that the outcome of a round has not been tampered with to make you lose.

Although the website footer presents a Curaçao Gaming seal, clicking on it does not link to a regulator-issued certificate that verifies the claim. Although we’d like to believe the Bitcoin casino, we would want to see proof.

The site accepts US dollars and Bitcoins transactions only. Allowing altcoin deposits and withdrawals would probably make it more appealing to Americans. If you’re going to deposit in US dollars, you’ll have to use American Express, Visa, or MasterCard. USD withdrawals are even more limited to bank wire transfers that could incur casino fees. Therefore, you may want to consider transacting in Bitcoins.

The stated cashout processing time of 2-5 business days is reasonable, as are the maximum withdrawal amounts per week and month.

PROS

• Progressive online poker variants and slots
• 140+ RTG slots
• $5,000 per week/$20,000 per month withdrawal limits
• Target withdrawal processing time of 2-5 business days

CONS

• No live dealer games and poor choice of table games
• Curacao license claim cannot be verified
• High bonus wagering (playthrough) requirement
• Most bonuses are subject to cashout limits

CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT ISLAND REELS

Getting in touch with English-speaking customer support when you need them is not an option – it’s necessary! Therefore, it’s helpful that you can reach them in one of three convenient methods. These include email [email protected], a live chat, or a 24/7 toll-free telephone line at 1-866-311-6263. The casino generally has good response times, although they can vary depending on your chosen method.

Before you reach out to the support team, we suggest you view the legal notices and FAQs first, as you may find that you’ll find an answer there first.

ISLAND REELS PAYMENT METHODS

Island Reels is a Bitcoin casino, meaning you can make BTC deposits & withdrawals between your crypto wallet and player account. However, you can also make casino deposits & withdrawals in US dollars. If you prefer the latter, you’ll need a Visa, AMEX, or Mastercard.

Deposits

Island Reels has a reasonable minimum deposit requirement of $25. It’s rather peculiar that the casino T&Cs prohibit deposits to a player account with a live balance over $10. Doing so will void your winnings

	Deposits
Banking Method	Minimum/transaction	Maximum/transaction	Processing Time
USD: Mastercard, AMEX & Visa	$25	$2,000	minutes
BTC	$25	$10,000	minutes

 

Withdrawals

The operator aims to process cashout requests within 2-5 business days, which is very reasonable. Until a cashout is approved, a player can choose to reverse their request.

If it needs to verify your account for compliance reasons, the time required will increase. You will be asked to send requested copies of documents to confirm your identity, age, and country of residence.

Island Reels $US withdrawals are performed via bank wire, which is extremely limited. The minimum USD withdrawal amount of $65 is tolerable, but this rises to $100 in BTC. A maximum cashout limit of $5,000/week and $20,000/month applies, which are reasonable. You’re better off dealing in Bitcoins to save a casino handling fee of $35 on USD cashouts under $500.

	Withdrawals
Banking Method	Minimum/transaction	Maximum/transaction	Processing Time	Casino Fee
USD: Bank Wire	$65	$5,000	5-10 business days	$35 on transactions under $500
BTC	$100	$5,000	1-3 business days	none

 

BONUSES AT ISLAND REELS

Island Reels offers a choice between different new player welcome bonuses. However, a player may only choose one. While choice is good, the playthrough wagering requirements fall on the higher end of the spectrum. Ensure to carefully review the general T&Cs.

Game weightings depend on the type, with slots contributing 100%, scratch cards & board games 25%, and Keno 10%. Progressive games are excluded from bonus weightings.

ISLAND REELS WELCOME OFFER

The Island Reels welcome offer consists of the following ‘Initiation Bonuses,’ which must be redeemed by entering the coupon code when making a deposit:

315% Match Deposit Bonus up to $3,150 each on the 1st and 2nd deposit (Coupon Code: INITIATE315) with a minimum $25 deposit

The match deposit bonus has a 40x bonus wagering requirement (deposit + bonus) on bet sizes no greater than $10. Equally important, the offer has no max cashout.

375% Crypto Bitcoin Welcome match deposit bonus up to $500 on the 1st deposit (Coupon Code: INITIATE-BTC) with a minimum $25 deposit

The Bitcoin deposit bonus has a 45x bonus wagering requirement (deposit + bonus) on bet sizes no greater than $10. The offer has no max cashout limit.

or

50 Free Spins on each of the first, second, and third deposits (up to 150) (Coupon Code: INITIATE-SPINS) with a minimum $25 deposit

The free spins bonus has a 30x bonus wagering requirement (deposit + bonus). The maximum cashout limit is capped at $2,000.

or

75% Table Match Deposit Bonus up to $250 (Coupon Code: INITIATE-TABLE) with a minimum $30 deposit

The table match deposit bonus has a 45x bonus wagering requirement (deposit + bonus) on table games with a weighting of 20% (video poker, Tri Card Poker & blackjack). The maximum cashout is limited to 15x the bonus value.

DAILY DEALS

Daily deals, or ‘Castaway Bonuses’ as the casino affectionately refers to them, run from Monday to Sunday. They consist of different promotions, which may involve one of several variations, which may be subject to cashout limits and playthrough requirements:

• Match deposit bonus
• Bitcoin match bonus
• Free spins

CASHBACK BONUS

Cashback bonus coupons are generated at 5 AM EST each Monday. The amount is credited as bonus money based on a percentage of weekly net losses at a rate depending on player tier:

Chief Tier: 25% of net losses with max cashout of 5x the bonus

Champion Tier: 20% of net losses with max cashout of 3x the bonus

Captain Tier: 15% of net losses with max cashout of 2x bonus

Cadet Tier: 10% of net losses with max cashout of 1x bonus

The cashback bonus is valid for 2 weeks from the date of issue and is subject to a 20x playthrough requirement. If most of your play is unrelated to slots, the max cashout is capped at $100.

‘TREASURE TRIBE’ LOYALTY PROGRAM

The great thing about the Island Reels casino loyalty program is that all players automatically qualify for the tiered reward system. Players begin in the Cadet tier (lowest) and work their way up as they play real money games. A player can move up or down to a level based on the net deposits:

• Captain Tier: Accumulating $1,000 in net deposits over a rolling 30-day stretch
• Champion Tier: Accumulating $3,001 in net deposits over a rolling 30-day stretch
• Chief Tier: Accumulating $15,001 in net deposits over a rolling 30-day stretch

‘Cadet’ Level 1 (<$1,000 in Net Purchases)	‘Captain’ Level 2 (Net Purchases of $1,000- $3,000)	‘Champion’ Level 3 (Net Purchases of $3,001- $14,999.99)	‘Chief’ Level 4 (>$15,000 in Net Purchases)
1 Comp Point/$1 wagered	1.25 Comp Points/$1wagered	1.5 Comp Points/$1 wagered	2 Comp Points/$1 wagered
Free spin offers	More free spin offers	More free spin offers	Exclusive free spin offers
Bonus chips	More bonus chips	More bonus chips	Exclusive bonus chips
Redeemed Loyalty Points capped at higher of $100 or Comp Points value redeemed	Redeemed Loyalty Points capped at higher of $250 or Comp Points value redeemed	Redeemed Loyalty Points capped at higher of $500 or Comp Points value redeemed	Redeemed Loyalty Points capped at higher of $1,000 or Comp Points value redeemed
Weekly match bonuses	More weekly match bonuses	More weekly match bonuses	Exclusive weekly match bonuses
		Added loyalty point benefits	Exclusive loyalty point  benefits
		Higher table limits	Exclusive table limits
		Weekly cashback
			Exotic VIP trips & gifts
			Dedicated VIP Host

 

Players can view their loyalty points by logging into the casino and clicking the ‘Comp Points’ textual link within their player account.

These loyalty points can be converted into real money at $1 per 1,000 points. Exchanging loyalty points for bonus credits will earn points faster and award you unique benefits. Loyalty points must be exchanged within 90 days or will be considered expired.

CLAIMING YOUR BONUS

Claiming a bonus is as easy as going to the cashier section of your player account when making a deposit and entering the bonus code. Remember that you cannot claim a bonus after making a deposit but the bonus offers do make this clear before deposit.

Other types of bonuses are also included in terms of bonuses coupons, max cash rewards, and deposit bonuses.

Players should be sure to read up on all terms and conditions to ensure they meet any wagering requirements and other terms too such as weekly withdrawal limit, loyalty rewards, and potential deposit requirements before you start playing.

GETTING STARTED AT ISLAND REELS

• Getting registered at this relatively new online casino takes less than 20 minutes. Visit islandreels.com and click the yellow ‘SIGN UP’ button to the top right of the home page.
• The first of three popup windows will appear. Enter your first & last name, email address, user name, and password. Click the purple ‘NEXT’ button to proceed to the second window.
• You’ll need to input your full address on this second screen and click on the ‘NEXT’ button when done.
• Enter your birthday, gender, and mobile number on this final screen. You’ll also need to agree to the casino T&Cs, so if you haven’t already done so, we recommend you read them first. When ready, click ‘REGISTER’ to complete the process. The registration process is very straight forward and familiar to casino players.

After creating an account, you can log in to practice mode or real money mode.

LIVE DEALER GAMES AT ISLAND REELS

Unfortunately, as Island Reels uses the RTG platform as one of its only software providers, no live casino games are available.

GAMES FOR REAL MONEY AT ISLAND REELS

Island Reels is a real money casino for USA players, offering online slot machines, progressive games, video poker, and select table games. Playing real money games can qualify you for bonuses, allows you to collect points, and means you can generally keep what you win.

ONLINE TABLE GAMES AT ISLAND REELS

The table games category at Island Reels contains 8 poker variants from RTG. Although this is hardly an extensive collection, three of these share a progressive jackpot: Caribbean Draw Poker, Caribbean Stud Poker, and Caribbean Hold’em. A fourth online poker variant, Let ‘Em Ride, also carries a progressive jackpot.

VIDEO POKER GAMES AT ISLAND REELS

At last count, Island Reels offers 14 single-hand and multi-hand (3, 10, and 52 hands) video poker games, including popular variants:

• Aces & Eights
• All American Poker
• Bonus Poker
• Joker Poker
• Jacks or Better
• Deuces Wild
• Loose Deuces

SLOT & PROGRESSIVE SLOT GAMES AT ISLAND REELS

Online slot machines are organized into 3 reels, 5 reels, 6 reels, Bonus Round, Pays any, Floating Symbols, and Progressives. Considering that there are 140+ slots, we welcome any filters that help narrow down a slot search.

RTG is known mainly as a slots provider, and it takes credit for some colorful and innovative creations:

• Bubble
• Cash Bandits
• Lucha Libre
• Naughty or Nice

Comparing RTG to Microgaming or NetEnt is like comparing apples to oranges in terms of progressive jackpots. However, all things considered, the former punches above its weight with a small collection of 4-6 figure (USD) progressive jackpot slots:

• Jackpot Cleopatra’s Gold (2005)
• Aztec’s Millions (2009)
• Spirit of the Inca (2012)
• Megasaur (2014)
• Jackpot Cleopatra’s Gold Deluxe (2021)

SPECIALTY GAMES AT ISLAND REELS

The specialty games selection is barely worth affording its own category since it contains just three games. European roulette, likely incorrectly categorized, is the first, followed by a keno game and a board game: Banana Jones. Other games do fit within this category but currently aren’t available at this site.

ISLAND REELS MOBILE ONLINE CASINO

Island Reels is available on an instant-play browser or as a downloadable casino app for iOS and Android. The mobile platform retains the desktop version’s colorful and playful look and feel. Navigation is super-fast and easy. Players can opt to use the burger menu, which expands to provide players with games, support, promotions, and more.

Alternatively, you can scroll up and down the screen to find textual links to other casino pages, such as the terms and conditions, banking, FAQs, and cashier.

WHAT WE THOUGHT OF ISLAND REELS

Island Reels, formerly SlotsWin, is a beautifully designed real money casino for USA players. However, this new online casino suffers from the same problem as other crypto casinos solely based on a single provider platform, i.e., a limited selection. Therefore, a player mainly interested in RTG slots sprinkled with video/online poker will feel more at home.

We like that the casino offers a choice among welcome offers, recognizing that player tastes can vary. Some players will even appreciate the nonexclusive loyalty program. However, the casino bonus wagering requirements are generally high and often subject to cashout limits. The site offers a similar welcome bonus and other casino bonuses that can be found at other online casinos, so will be familiar to most.

Banking at Island Reels is a bit of a mixed bag. We liked the casino’s stated 2-5 business days timeframe to approve withdrawals. Also, we found the $5,000 per week and $20,000 per month cashout limits very reasonable. Without having just straight instant cashouts the withdrawal may be slower to some.

On the other hand, USD withdrawals under $500 are subject to a $35 handling charge, which we weren’t keen on paying. To be fair, this handling charge is easily avoided by using Bitcoins instead of US dollars.

If you think you want to give this relatively new online casino a try — by all means! However, as the license status is unclear, we suggest you proceed cautiously to be safe.