21 Nova Casino Review

IN A NUTSHELL

At first glance a modest site, 21 Nova leaves very little to wish for on the inside.

Both the download client and the instant-play site have a very nice range of slots as well as classic casino games available. There’s a free play mode available in the browser-based version where players can practice without betting any real money.

Bonuses include a three-step welcome package including a reload bonus on the second deposit. There’s a loyalty scheme in place that lets players collect comp points. Further promotional deals include a refer-a-friend bonus as well as other specials, so keep your eyes open for things like a 21 Nova Casino deposit bonus code and the like.

21 Nova Casino is licensed in Gibraltar and subject to the regulations and laws there. This means that they’re officially certified and subject to regular audits.

WELCOME BONUS

You’re eligible for the welcome bonus as soon as you register at 21 Nova Casino. It comes in three steps: For deposits of up to 24 you get a 25% match bonus, beyond that it’s 320% on up to 320, and if you deposit 300 or more on the first go you can claim a high-roller bonus of up to 600.

The minimum deposit required to receive a bonus is 20. Wagering requirements apply, so have a closer look at the terms and conditions upon signing up.

OTHER BONUSES AND PROMOS

Besides the loyalty program and their welcome bonus people out to play the online casino at 21 Nova will be happy to hear that there’s also a reload bonus. The second deposit brings you another 60% on up to 500. On top of that there are also payment method bonuses.

Other than many sites 21 Nova have decided to award a payment method bonus to everybody — in the case of e-wallets and bank transfers simply a higher one. Credit cards, as they cause a lot of administrative hassle and cost money, are worse off than the up-and-coming e-wallets and similar systems.

Last but not least there’s also a refer-a-friend bonus that brings players 50 worth of free money if they can get a friend to sign up to the site. Obviously the bonus becomes available only if said friend gets a real money account.

SOFTWARE PROVIDER

The site runs Playtech software and works both as an instant play and download casino. There’s a 21 Nova Casino PC download client that players install on their own computer and access the casino from there. You can’t download 21 Nova Casino for Mac, so Apple users are reduced to the browser-based site.

Which isn’t that much of an issue, in any case. The Flash platform is fully equipped and comes with about as much as the download client. Playtech as the supplier has been around for many years now and become one of the most important software developers in the industry.

They went public in 2005 and were initially very successful in the United States. After gambling legislation was tightened, they had to leave that market. Still, they’ve managed to stay afloat, and that they’ve remained successful is a good statement to their quality work.

GAMES SELECTION

This site’s got a nice and even selection of everything. They’ve got close to a hundred slots, with more to be added, along with plenty of jackpots, video poker, card and table games and even a live dealer casino. They run on Playtech software, which vouches for the quality of what’s on offer. Games include popular favorites like Marvel-themed The Incredible Hulk and Gladiator.

JACKPOTS

21 Nova Casino as this review is written has got 22 progressive jackpots going. They’re not immediately visible to visitors — you first need to sign up for a fun play account to see what they’ve got. They’re all tied into Playtech’s jackpots network, which means they grow very quickly and reseed at nice amounts.

Jackpots at 21 Nova Casino include Gladiator, Progessive Blackjack, Wall Street Fever and Fruit Mania. All of the 22 jackpots currently listed are progressive, which means that every time somebody places a bet in the game a small amount of that bet is added to the total sum. This makes it grow very quickly. If won, part of the winning sum stays in the pot to reseed it. The new round starts out with a high jackpot, becomes popular and quickly starts to grow again.

So if you try to win a jackpot at 21 Nova Casino you’ll be playing along with so many others that the money you’re going for easily outdoes any of the local prizes. We’ll leave it to you to take your pick and decide which is the best jackpot at 21 Nova Casino, but considering the choice, we’re pretty sure there’s something for everybody there.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

To find out how to play at 21 Nova Casino visitors can open an account with the instant play site. This account then lets them try out games for free. Once familiar with how things work, the visitor can then sign up with a real money account and make a deposit. Here’s an overview of the available ways to do that.

If you want to play the 21 Nova Casino for real money, you’ll need a service that can transfer real money across the net. Consider: If you want the site to be able to make payouts to you as well, you’ll need one that makes this possible. Typically, a bank transfer does that. The downside is that they take time, often several days.

Credit cards are very common, and this site accepts both Visa and MasterCard. Other payment methods at 21 Nova Casino include e-wallets like Skrill (formerly called Moneybookers), Neteller and PayPal as well as prepay solutions like Ukash. In any case, before you make a deposit to 21 Nova Casino make sure you’ve had a closer look at the available options as they may differ from country to country.

LOYALTY PROGRAM

The loyalty program of 21 Nova Casino is called Club21 and mainly consists of a comp points scheme. Starting from the moment they sign up, players collect comp points that can later be redeemed in a number of ways, including cash and other bonuses. Every euro wagered gets you one point, which is unusually generous. Have a look at their promotions page for rules and details.

MOBILE-ADAPTED

21 Nova Casino doesn’t have a mobile site or app running at this point. Still, the number of mobile devices is increasing, and this new market of great interest to the gaming industry. Taking this step would be only natural, so there’s a point in keeping up to date about changes. We’ll let you know here as soon as it comes up.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Customer support at 21 Nova Casino includes toll-free phone and fax lines for the UK and an international helpline that can be reached 24 hours a day. They can also be reached via email and live chat, although that function is only available to registered members.