44Aces Casino

44Aces Casino may be newly launched in 2019, but it’s certainly not inexperienced. As part of the SkillOnNet group, the online casino comes with a wealth of financial backing and online gaming experience, so there’s no real reason to be wary of what’s on offer. 44Aces has many sister sites you could be familiar with such as DrueckGlueck, EU Casino, Mega Casino, Miami Jackpots, PlayOJO, Queen Vegas, Slots Magic, Vegas Winner and several others.

That being said, it does make you begin to actually question the variety available on the market, as the majority of online casinos today appear to be interlinked. 44Aces is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) offering a reliable foundation for players from around the globe.

44Aces Casino – The Highlights

• Year-long free spins bonus
• Frequent games tournaments
• Games can be filtered according to providers, themes and volatility levels
• Accepts CAD and Canadian players

44Aces offers all new players a cash match bonus of 100% up to C$44 with 44 Free Spins on Book of Dead thrown in on top. Now, I can appreciate numerical symmetry as much as the next person, but despite the fact that the number 44 has some meaning to this particular casino, it’s impossible to get away from the fact that this is a particularly small welcome bonus. To me this indicates that they’re looking to hook a very particular type of player, namely those who are highly recreational in their motivations, rather than big time high rollers.

And despite it being such a small bonus comes, it still comes with some pretty hefty restrictions. I was pulled up short by the rather greedy wagering requirement of 60 x over 30 days. The reality is that players who would be drawn to such a low welcome bonus are unlikely to play frequently enough to meet that requirement. So the combination feels a tiny bit devious.

That being said, players who are hoping to access a little more than what the welcome bonus has to offer should take a look at the site’s promotions page. Here players will find daily offers, a year long free spins bonus, plus gain access to frequent tournaments. This means that outside of the welcome bonus there’s other avenues available to boost your contribution. But remember, all of these are also subject to the rather steep 60 x wagering requirements.

The 44Aces site is one of the best I’ve come across, both in terms of functionality and design. The professionally designed digital space comes with a sleek theme that feels extremely premium. A black, gray and yellow color palette offers a sophisticated skin, complementing the perfectly executed site map and navigation. The best part has got to be the search filters in the game section, which let you trawl through the vast catalogue based on:

• Game Providers
• Slot Themes (e.g. adventure, historical or jackpot)
• Slots Symbols (e.g. wild, multiplier or bonus game)
• Number of Reels
• Max/Min Bet
• Volatility Level
• Slot Features
• Number of Pay Lines

There’s even a ‘random game’ option that allows you to click for a randomly generated game option if you’re not in the mood to choose.

So what kind of action can 44Aces players look forward to? Naturally there’s the extensive selection of Slots that come part and parcel with almost every online casino today. This particular casino has partnered with all the leading iGaming developers and providers out there, with games from 1×2 Gaming, 2by2, Bally, Barcrest, Big Time Gaming, EGT, ELK Studios, Foxium, GVG, IGT, JustForTheWin, Lightning Box, Merkur, Microgaming, NYX, NetEnt, NextGen Gaming, Old Skool, Play’n GO, Pragmatic Play, Rabcat, Realistic Gaming, Red Tiger Gaming, Reel Time Gaming, Shuffle Master, Skillzz Gaming, Slingo, Stormcraft, Thunderkick, WMS, Yggdrasil and All41Studios.

But it’s not all about slots. 44Aces also offer players the opportunity to dive into Table Games and Video Poker. To get into the specifics, those needing a break from slots and jackpots can switch lanes with Auto Roulette, Blackjack Turbo, American Roulette Pro, Blackjack, Roulette European, Baccarat, American Blackjack Turbo, and Realistic Roulette.

There’s also a decent offering across Live Casino, supported by both Evolution Gaming and NetEnt. This means that not all Canadians will have access to the full range of live action, but there will still be enough to go around. The live games offered include Blackjack, Dream Catcher, Auto Roulette, Immersive Roulette, Casino Hold’em, Baccarat Squeeze, Benelux Slingshot, Blackjack Party, and Baccarat.

44Aces Casino accepts pretty much all the popular options across deposits and withdrawals, so there isn’t much to concern yourself with in that department. I had a nosy around the site to gather all the options for Canadians in one place, and it looks like this:

Deposits

Withdrawals

All of these deposit and withdrawal methods are free of charge on the part of the casino.

44Aces split my opinion in terms of the convenience of its customer support offering. In short, players can access support from this online casino across Email, Live Chat and Social Media. This is a fairly well rounded offering if you exclude phone, which I don’t believe many players have come to expect much anymore. My experience with Live Chat was largely positive as the team was English-speaking and friendly. They were a little slow to respond, but this isn’t surprising if all the support largely rests here. Using email is the other option, but the site does state that players should reach out in English to ensure their queries are dealt with quickly, as their team is entirely English-speaking. This could be a little frustrating for French-speaking Canadians.

The final avenue for support is social media. Now I know many people would hesitate to go down the slightly unorthodox route, but I’ve found it effective on many levels, largely because very new sites are keen to establish a positive public image. Contacting them through this medium gives them the opportunity to demonstrate that they’re swift, polite and helpful with all their player queries.

44Aces screams ‘winner’ as far as I’m concerned. Yes, there’s room for improvement, particularly in relation to bonuses and free spin restrictions, but that’s rarely the sole point of interest for a player. If you’re the kind of player looking for a solid long-term online home then I would certainly recommend 44Aces. The site is built with the player in mind, working intuitively to guide the user through each section. Payment systems are fast, free and secure. Customer support is reliable and accessible, so long as you’re an English speaker of course. The site offers a huge selection of all the latest games, along with some interesting tournaments and free spins offers — although you should watch out for those wagering requirements.

Despite a couple pitfalls, I feel there’s enough good here to make up the difference. 44Aces is definitely one of the better online casinos to hit the internet in recent months.