Casino Tropez
is the latest next
generation casino software from Playtech, and in our
book, it's a winner! Casino Tropez is really slick! Between
the sparkling photo-realistic 3D graphics and the background music
and casino sounds, you'll have the feeling of being in a real live
casino in the comfort of your own home!
The software downloads and installs quickly (thanks to
Akamai),
and the interface is very, very easy to navigate and use. You can
select whether you want to play for fun or for real. I wish real
casinos let you do this because it lets you take the pulse of the
slots and tables, and gives you time to understand the rules and
nuances of every game.
Playing for fun is also a great way to tighten up your game. If
you are new to gaming, live or online, having the ability to play
for fun helps you in many ways:
I really like the fact that Casino Tropez allows you to
control the playing environment. You can shut off the background
music and casino sounds if you like. Personally, I get real
excited and intense when I play -- my adrenaline goes nuts! So
being able to limit my distractions is a great aid. I close the
door to my office, make sure the kids are in bed, and can begin to
play in peace and quiet. Where else can you do that? Certainly not
in a real live casino!
Some folks like to scope out the action at tables and engage in
idle chit chat. While it can be fun to cheer each other on or to
commiserate over losses, I prefer to play one on one with the
dealer or croupier. Casino Tropez gives you the ability to
play with multiple players or to use a live chat function to
compare notes and socialize. Whatever floats your boat. I prefer
solitude so I can concentrate on my betting.
Casino Tropez offers many
different forms of gaming including:
Blackjack
European Roulette
Progressive Caribbean Poker
Craps
Baccarat
Pai Gow Poker
28 kinds of Slots
9 kinds of Video Poker
SicBo
Casino War
Red Dog
I am very impressed by the graphics and real-time animation
of these games. We tested the playing over a standard cable
modem connection, and play is lightening fast -- certainly close
to being in a real casino -- so the action keeps moving and it's
hard to get bored. Plus, you can also choose the speed of the
game, which is perfect for me – I’ve lost count of the times
in Vegas that I just got comfortable with a dealer’s speed,
then they switch on me and I lose my momentum – so this
feature is a huge plus for us players. Also a plus at Casino
Tropez is no waiting for changes of dealers or cashing out the
bank or shuffling of cards. I like that. More time to play and
less hassles.
Casino Tropez has something for everyone, from the
seasoned professional gambler to the newcomer. You can download
their software for free and simply play for fun, or if
you open an account with as little as $20.00, the casino will
give you a 100% bonus all the way up to
$75.00.
For example, open an account with $20.00, and you'll get a
$20.00 bonus. Open an account with $75.00 and up, and you'll get
a $75.00 bonus (please note, promotions change all the time, so
you may want to check the active promotions before opening your
account).
Both depositing and withdrawing money is very easy as Casino
Tropez supports credit cards (both online and via fax), bank
drafts and wire transfers, and PayPal.
And yes, just like real live casinos, Casino Tropez
offers "comps" -- as you gamble, you earn points and
these points may be converted to cash and added to your account
balance at any time.
Casino Tropez
offers 24 hour
response should you experience any problems or have any questions.
While the casino is based in the island of Antigua, there are real
live bodies available to answer your questions. In addition, the
online help both explains the rules and answers frequently asked
questions about casino operation, so it's hard not to find the
help you need when you need it.
