The Gaming Club Casino Review

Security should always be your top priority when choosing an online playground. There are many sites out there that will be here and gone faster than you can blink. These sites are only after their chance to get you to part with as much of your hard earned money as humanly possible. You want a company that is in this for the long haul rather than the short payout. The Gaming Club is just such a place. They have been knocking around the online block since almost the beginning of virtual time, 1995. Since that time they have worked hard to build a strong reputation for security and integrity. This is the type of pedigree you want to look for in a club. But, today is a new day, and it is time to see if The Gaming Club has made the leap into the 21st century or are they just another old relic?

Signs are looking positive for The Gaming Club as we notice their site has not fallen behind the times. They may have adopted a slightly freaky mascot in their Joker character, but we try to just avoid him. The club is accredited by eCOGRA and is a member of the Belle Rock Group family of sites. Belle Rock is responsible for some pretty big names and this should definitely give The Gaming Club all the staying power they need.

The Gaming Club does win points for having a UK site dedicated to players from that region; we just think it’s a bit traditional. We know that we sometimes fuss that sites aren’t traditional enough, but really it is a fine line to walk. However, the site is very clean with a pleasing overall look that is inviting to new players. The one problem here is that while they do a great job to invite new players, in they don’t do a great job of making their new user info as easy to find as it could be. The information is there and it is very good, but it is quite buried in other pages and scattered through out the site. If The Gaming Club could condense all of this into one central easy to locate area it would really improve their overall delivery.

The apple obviously doesn’t fall far from the tree as The Gaming Club is going with the Belle Rock Family choice of software in the form of Microgaming Viper. This strong system is known for great results and large numbers of games. The Gaming Club is no exception with their 150 different offerings with which to tempt you. This is a big number and by association, a big file. If your connection just can’t take the strain there are still options. First you can elect to have the casino mail your very own CD copy of things right to your own front door. You just have to be willing to wait a few days for it to arrive. If this doesn’t sound exciting there is always the lite download. In this option two games will load instantly. Then while you are playing those, others will slowly come on board as they load in the background. You may have to wait for your favorite, but at least you’ll have something to do. You can also take part in their instant play games, but we have to warn you that the quality just isn’t up to the level of the others. Still, in the end it is completely up to you.

When you see that a site offers instant play Flash games then the possibilities for alternative users does arrive. We had big dreams here but none were destined to come to fruition. As well as The Gaming Club has manages to keep with the times, they do not currently support non-Windows based systems. This is irritating to keep running across but it really seems to be a limitation of the Viper software rather than the site, as this is a problem on all the sites they run. Maybe in this area its Microgaming that is in need of an update.

Since we are on the software band wagon for a few minutes, let’s take some time to talk about the Belle Rock Buddy. This is an optional software provided free of charge that the Belle Rock Group makes available to its players. It downloads straight onto your computer and gives you access to all the options in the Belle Rock family. It will also manage your account and keep you updated on any big events happening throughout the group. The Belle Rock Buddy is not a must have, but it is a very nice to have and one that we think you should check out for yourself.

So, at the end of the day do we send you to The Gaming Club to have some fun? We think that the answer to that is yes, and for several reasons. The Gaming Club has proven their worth with their long run in the online casino industry. No flash in the pan, this site is here to stay for the long haul. With 150 different games to offer their players they do a great job of making everyone feel welcome and invited. Yes, the site may need a little visual update, but some people may like the traditional look. In fact, there are a lot of people out there who may just find their next favorite place in The Gaming Club.