Powbet Casino review

Powbet Casino bonus

The first thing you’ll see when you join the casino is the welcome bonus. It’s not the most innovative welcome package, consisting of a deposit bonus with free spins. The good news – it’s not a sky-high offer across 4 or 5 deposits. Bad news – the terms are still unfair.

Most Canadian casino sites will have the same combo on offer. Powbet’s welcome package is in line with the best of them, although the terms leave a lot to be desired. We would have liked to see a no deposit bonus on sign up, yet it’s simply not there.

The median average for welcome packages is around C$100 or C$200 as a first deposit bonus. This one’s several times higher, and the number of free spins is large too. Not that it’s the best idea. The high wagering requirements will be a problem for most players, so the casino can work on the terms a bit more to make it an appealing offer.

If you ask us, a simple C$100 bonus with 20 free games would have been the best choice if the terms were fair.

Bonus terms

What’s the biggest obstacle to a good welcome bonus? Unfair terms. That’s exactly the situation we have here. On average, we consider 30x the decent wagering requirements, although the casino has topped that number out at 35. And it’s not just that. The bonus is larger than any other offer at a maximum of C$750, so wagering it 35 times will be a problem.

The terms are not acceptable in the slightest unless you want to spend a mountain of money. Additionally, you only have 10 days to complete them, so you’ll be racing all day long to finish what you started.

Everything from the wagering and time to completion to the maximum bet limit does not look great. It’s better to skip it altogether and head for another casino. At least the minimum deposit is somewhat OK at C$20, but everything else is simply not that good.

Promotions for existing customers

There are plenty of available promotions at Powbet casino for existing customers. They are in line with what the industry offers. Expect plenty of free spins, weekend bonuses, live cashbacks, and spin manias. Of course, all these offers have different terms and conditions, so it would be wise to read them if you plan on claiming any offer.

Each of the bonuses have their own terms, although they do retain some of the general Powbet bonus terms and conditions. With the welcome bonus having unfair terms, it would be best to give them a detailed read so you’re not scammed.

VIP program

Everyone wants to become a VIP at online casinos in Canada, but we rarely get to see solid terms. Powbet casino says nothing about how you reach these levels, so we guess it’s based on your deposits. The more you spend, the higher up the Status you go.

Unfortunately, other than a cashback and higher withdrawal limits, there’s not much meat on this VIP bones. There are five VIP statuses in total, but in our honest opinion, a lot of things are missing to make the VIP program even more solid.

Plus, the casino doesn’t disclose a lot of information on how to reach the levels and enjoy the perks. It only mentions ‘Astonishing Bonuses and Promotions!’ which is probably a PR stunt just like the ‘Win a Huracan!’ deal.

Casino games

Powbet’s game lobby—or Hall—as it likes to call it, is truly massive. However, we’ve seen many cases of quantity over quality not to get overly excited. The good news is that the casino is powered by many of the industry’s top software providers, including NoLimit City, Pragmatic Play, Hacksaw Gaming, Spinomenal, and more.

Slots are the most common game type you’ll come up across the lobby. This isn’t surprising to anyone, but their numbers are still amazing. Other games are on offer too, including table and card games, table and video poker, and live casino games.

Things are never all that good, and Powbet misses the mark when it comes to categorization. The game hall simply needs more filters, even though it does give you the standard game types tabs and allows you to browse all the games or by provider. There’s a search bar too, but we think that extra tabs would make everything more organized and easier to browse, especially on mobile devices.

Live dealer games

The live Powbet casino is powered by several providers, not just Evolution Gaming as it’s often the case. This means an even wider variety of games that players will appreciate. Among them are a few localized versions of live dealer titles, although Canadians will just enjoy the English-speaking dealers.

These games are only available for real money, so if you’re trying your skills on a live blackjack table, make sure you know the rules.

If we had a bone to pick with the live casino, we’d say it also lacks better organization. A live cashback bonus up to 25% is on offer, but we’d rather take a deposit or no deposit bonus for this department. The maximum cashback amount is C$300, while the minimum eligible cashback amount to be credited is C$7.5.

Banking

Canadian players have a wide range of payment methods they can use for deposits and withdrawals at Powbet casino. It accepts both CAD-based fiat money options and several cryptocurrencies. The deposit limits range from C$10 to C$20 which is acceptable for most players. No fees are charged on any transactions, and withdrawals are paid automatically back to the deposit method used before if possible.

Deposits

Funding your account at Powbet casino is easy. Log in, head to the Payments page, choose your option, and enter the desired amount. The money should be available instantly and you won’t pay any fees on this transaction. Deposit limits are low enough for new players, and if you need help making crypto deposits, the support agents will gladly lend a hand.

Deposit method	Limits
	C$10 – C$4,000
	C$10 – C$3,000
	C$20 – C$3,000
	C$20 – C$2,500
	C$15 – C$3,750
	C$20 – C$10,000
	C$20 – C$1,500
	C$10 – C$10,000
	C$20 – C$10,000
	C$20 – C$10,000
	C$20 – C$10,000
	C$20 – C$10,000
	C$20 – C$10,000
	C$20 – C$10,000
	C$20 – C$10,000
	C$20 – C$10,000
	C$20 – C$10,000

With a range of options on offer, players from Canada will either go with Interac or one of the cryptos. For extra safety, choose Mastercard. The deposit limits are low enough, but the maximum limit of C$4,000 on most fiat money options won’t impress everyone.

Payouts

Powbet casino will pay winnings back to the deposit method you’ve used earlier most of the time. If that’s not possible (like with Neosurf), you’ll be asked for an alternative. You can use both fiat money and cryptocurrencies to make a withdrawal with decent limits, although a bit slow processing times.

Deposit method	Limits	Payout time
	C$10 – C$3,000	1 – 3 days
	C$20 – C$3,000	1 – 3 days
	C$20 – C$2,500	1 – 3 days
	C$15 – C$3,750	1 – 3 days
	C$20 – C$10,000	1 – 3 days
	C$20 – C$10,000	1 – 3 days
	C$20 – C$10,000	Instant
	C$20 – C$10,000	Instant
	C$20 – C$10,000	Instant
	C$20 – C$10,000	Instant
	C$20 – C$10,000	Instant
	C$20 – C$10,000	Instant
	C$20 – C$10,000	Instant
	C$20 – C$10,000	Instant

Compared to other Canadian online casinos, the 1-3 day transfers aren’t that impressive. But, at least you won’t be paying any fees. The limits are imposed by the payment method, although you’ll be restricted to less than C$10,000 per transaction if you don’t use cryptocurrencies. Powbet’s higher withdrawal limits state that you can withdraw C$750 per day and a maximum of C$10,500 per month at the lowest VIP level. Climb the VIP ladder higher and those will jump up, which we think is unfair.

Is Powbet reliable?

Powbet’s reliability drops a few points because it’s licensed by Curacao. On the positive side, it is owned by a big gambling company that already has a few active casinos on the market. SSL encryption is active at the site, but what we’re more concerned about are the real player comments.

Check out the casino’s reputation online and you’ll see many negative opinions. Due to that, it’s best to think hard before you decide to sign up.

Customer support

The customer support service at Powbet casino is live 24/7. You can get in touch the traditional way either via email or live chat. The latter is a much faster option most players will use. As expected, the casino has a detailed FAQ page with quick answers to common questions.

Final verdict

Powbet looks like a champ, but it’s let down by its bonuses and the VIP program. The latter can slow your progress due to the low withdrawal limits which can only be increased by going up the ladder.

On a positive note, it does have games by top providers. But, it’s not nearly enough to cover up for the negative reviews online, so tread carefully when it comes to this casino.

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