Syndicate Casino

Out of all the bizarre online casino themes that have crossed my screen in recent months, Syndicate Casino’s has got to be the most relevant. Taking on a Godfather persona, Syndicate welcomes you into the familia with a sleek Italian mobster vibe that really fits the bill. Let’s check out what this 2018 online casino has to offer beneath the glamorous theme, when we dive into games, bonus offers and overall experience.

Syndicate Casino – The Highlights

• A fresh-looking casino with a heavy focus on its Canadian clientele
• All games can be sorted using the filter system, and played in demo mode
• Accepts the most popular Canada payment methods in CAD, including credit cards, Instadebit and Interac

New players are welcomed into the Syndicate fold with a seemingly very generous offer of up to C$1,200 across the first 4 deposits and 200 free spins. But is this offer exactly what it seems? Let’s take a closer look at that small print. First up, here’s how the bonus is broken down:

• First deposit gets you 125% up to C$125, plus 200 Free Spins
• Second deposit gets you 75% up to C$250
• Third deposit gets you 50% up to C$400
• Fourth deposit gets you 100% up to C$225

So what are the pesky little details you need to bear in mind? Well, most important to consider is that all bonus winnings are subject to the rather high wagering requirements of 40 x. This is coupled with the fact that your 200 free spins are delivered in batches of 25 spins every day for 8 days after activating the bonus. The requirement has to be met within 7 days for bonus cash, and 1 day for each batch of bonus free spins. Any of the four bonuses are subject to a minimum deposit of C$20, and C$5 is the maximum bet that can be placed while trying to meet wagering requirements. The maximum profit that can be derived from bonus free spins is capped at C$50. Bonus cash and free spins can’t be used on any progressive jackpot slots or Live Casino games, so if those are your go-to, the bonus might lose its appeal.

Wagering contributions are definitely skewed in favor of slots. Video poker and table games like baccarat, blackjack and hi-lo only contribute 5%, while slots stand at 100%. There’s also a rather lengthy list of slots that are excluded from contributing to wagering. Take a look at the bonus terms and conditions for an updated list as these are subject to changing.

Syndicate Casino has partnered up with over 20 of the world’s top software providers. With this knowledge alone it would be fair to assume that players can expect a huge range of all the latest games alongside those timeless classic hits.

A selection of slots and jackpots comes from big names like:

If you aren’t a fan of slots then jump straight over to Syndicate’s table games section where you’ll find a very healthy selection of games. Many of the same providers listed above, including Habanero, Amatic, Play’n GO and Yggdrasil provide games such as blackjack, roulette, baccarat, poker, and sic bo.

A similar lot of providers also bring Syndicate players a super range of video poker games. The site hosts a variety of styles across Trey Poker, Three Card Poker, Texas Hold’em, Stud Poker, Oasis Poker, and many others.

Live Casino is hosted by the industry leading Evolution Gaming. Players can interact with real dealers live across popular staples like blackjack, roulette and baccarat. But players will also find themselves able to tap in to live entertainment across Football Studio, Side Bet City, Dream Catcher and other more niche games.

Bitcoin Games is a less seen option, but one that’s definitely part of the new generation of online casinos. Players in possession of spare crypto can opt to try their luck across a fairly generous selection of specially adapted games. These are a combination of slots and instants, and as yet players won’t be able to exchange their digital currency for a few hands of video poker of roulette.

Climbing through the VIP levels at Syndicate Casino involves working your way through a series of coveted mobster rankings. The more credits – or as Syndicate Casino calls them, comp points – you collect, the higher up the pecking order you go. Here’s what the reward system looks like.

• Beginner – players get themselves set up with the welcome pack (that’s the standard joining bonus discussed above)
• Associate – at this level players get 10 free spins
• Gangster – at this level players get 15 free spins
• Capo – at this level players get 20 free spins (plus a birthday present)
• Sotto Capo – at this level players get 40 free spins (plus a birthday present and VIP manager)
• Consigliere – at this level players get 70 free spins (plus a birthday present, VIP manager, CP earn rate of 1.2)
• Underboss – at this level players get 100 free spins (plus a birthday present, VIP manager, CP earn rate of 1.3)
• Boss – at this level players get C$50 free chips (plus a birthday present, VIP manager, CP earn rate of 1.4, access to exclusive gifts and events)
• Don – at this level players get C$100 free chips (plus a birthday present, VIP manager, CP earn rate of 1.5, access to exclusive gifts and events)
• Godfather – at this level players get C$250 free chips (plus a birthday present, VIP manager, CP earn rate of 1.7, access to exclusive gifts and events)

The escalating earn rate is a great addition because it allows you to collect rewards faster the longer you play. But the rewards themselves are lacking in punch. It’s a small prize players receive, even at the top of the food chain, especially when you compare this to other casinos which offer cash prizes in the thousands, and some others handing out expensive iPhones and even a Lamborghini to their most dedicated players.

Deposits and withdrawals are made easy at Syndicate Casino. Canadian players will have access to a neat selection of deposit and withdrawal options that make transacting with the casino very simple indeed.

Deposits: Instadebit, Interac, iDebit, PaySafeCard, ecoPayz, MasterCard, Visa, Neteller, Neosurf

Withdrawals: Instadebit, iDebit, PaySafeCard, ecoPayz, MasterCard, Visa, Neteller

The minimum deposit allowed is C$10, but the minimum withdrawal is C$20, while the maximum withdrawal can go all the way up to C$6,000 if using Instadebit or iDebit. Players who want to interact with cryptocurrencies can jump in with bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum, litecoin, and dogecoin.

Syndicate Casino offers support to players around the clock with a 24 hour Live Chat option. They’re also reachable through Email and Phone, the latter being a surprise and definitely a less seen option. That being said, the casino doesn’t specify what kind of charges could be incurred from calling in to their landline, so watch out for nasty bills there. The last port of call is their FAQ, which allows you to search through the mass of Qs and As very easily.

The only place where Syndicate Casino falls short in my eyes is in the welcome bonus division. I felt the offer was subject to so many restrictions that it spoilt the gift. That point of displeasure noted, everything else about the online casino exceeded my expectations. From the game selection to the loyalty program, everything was driven to enhance the player experience. All in all I would have to say that Syndicate Casino are making you an offer you can’t refuse.