Drift Casino Review

Their look isn’t the only thing that has been upgraded at this casino site. Drift Casino’s welcome bonus package has also been revamped and it definitely won’t go unnoticed. The online casino is offering new players the opportunity to win up to €/$500 in bonus money and that’s just for starters. What if we told you there’s also 50 free spins up for grabs.

Currently, there are no Drift Casino no deposit bonuses for new players but the package above can still be rewarding. Bonus terms play a huge role in distinguishing a good bonus from a bad one though. In fact, one slight downside to things is that this casino asks that players wager both the bonus and deposit amounts 30x for the match bonuses. 

Your free spins carry a wagering requirement of 27x, yet can only be claimed when you deposit $/€50 or more.

At this stage, we usually point out the game weighting regulations that the casino site has in place. When it comes to this one, they have kept things plain and simple. The bonus can only be played through in slots. There are a few exceptions to this so we would suggest checking out the list in their terms section. Table game fans will need to look elsewhere for welcome bonuses but in the meantime, they can always try their luck at slot games. As we’ll see later on in this review, Drift Casino has a pretty good selection too.

Drift Casino’s offers section is jam-packed full! As we have already seen, they start things off with a warm welcoming. They are treating their existing players just as well or even better actually. There’s a new bonus up for grabs nearly every day of the week but we’ll take you through it slowly. Firstly they give players free spins each week. You’ll have to follow a few steps but claiming the gift is all worth it.  Inform them that it's your birthday and you’ll get an additional gift too. To top it all off, each Wednesday they have special traffic lights promotion in place. Select your colour and you’ll be winning free spins on your favourite slot games in no time.

Bonus spins aren’t the only things up for grabs at Drift though. There is also a lot of real money there for the taking. Be sure to check out their latest tournaments and collect points to win big. These are constantly changing but just for the record at the time of writing this review, one of the competition’s prize pool sat at €/$30,000!

Here’s where things get a little tricky. Drift Casino has a Curacao gaming license to back its name and this in itself tends to raise a few concerns amongst players. The good news is that their licensing logo links to the actual certificates which shows that they have nothing to hide here. For any unregistered users, no other information is accessible. In fact, even though they do have a specific page for security, anyone who isn’t logged in will be redirected to an error page. This is something that we have never seen in other casinos online and we truly believe that they need to get their act together and make everything fully transparent here.

For registered players, it is a whole other story though. Firstly a quick look at the security section will give you a brief idea of the antifraud tool the site has in place. Protection of personal data is further outlined in their extensive privacy policy. Their responsible gaming section is also informative and they have included all the necessary links to third parties. The cherry on the cake is their BeGambleAware and GAMCARE logos in the footer section that link directly to the respective websites.

When it comes to fair gaming, initially we were happy to see that they have included a specific page for this. A quick look at the webpage though and it became immediately obvious that this is extremely lacking. We would have liked to see an eCogra seal of approval here or at least some information on what they are doing to reassure players. Some sites even include links to their RTP certificates here. We would definitely like to see something done here too

This is another area you won’t be able to access as an unregistered user. In fact, currently, there is no banking page at the casino site. Even when you are signed up to the online casino, Drift’s cashier section won’t give you much information. Of course, you’ll be able to see the actual deposit and withdrawal methods available but not much else. They also give information about deposit limits. To a certain extent, this will depend on the actual method but in most cases the minimum is capped at €/$5 - €/$10. Players maximum deposit limit varies quite a bit depending on the payment option. The maximum though is capped at €/$60,000

When it comes to the actual methods, players from Europe are in the safe zone. Drift Casino features many region-specific payment options the likes of GiroPay, targeting Germany, Przelewy24 targeting Polish players, iDEAL is also available to players from the Netherlands, and good old Qiwi E-wallet Is at the disposal of Russian players. Players from New Zealand have access to POLi Payments as well as NeoSurf and Paysafecard is always available to all casino players who like to add another layer of privacy and security. For the high rollers out there, Bitcoin is also an option at this online casino and they even have some specific bonuses for these transactions.

Unfortunately, the casino site isn’t giving much away when it comes to withdrawals. In fact, you’ll need to contact customer support to get an accurate figure of their maximum withdrawal limit. Moreover, there is no information on actual withdrawal times. They do however state that processing can take anywhere between 24 and 48 hours. This information is particularly important for the likes of high rollers looking to cash out big wins quickly. For those who want a more general idea of how things usually work, we have provided the list below:

• Ewallets: 1 - 2 days
• Credit / Debit Cards: 2 - 5 days
• Bank Transfers: 3 - 7 days

To top it all off, the little information they do give about withdrawals isn’t good news for players either. Drift casino has certain withdrawal fees in place and once again this will depend on the payment method you opt for. For payments using Qiwi for instance, there is a 3.5% charge for each transaction. Moreover, only two withdrawals can be made daily; for additional withdrawals, the casino will charge a 10% commission.

Drift Casino can certainly boast about its game collection, featuring the finest games produced by some of the top game providers in the industry. NetEnt, Microgaming, Quickspin, Boongo, Betsoft Gaming and Playson are just a few. We really like the extensive jackpot game offer. Slot players can enjoy the biggest and the best like Mega Moolah, King Cashalot, Major Millions and the complete jackpot portfolio of Betsoft Gaming, including Greedy Goblins, At the Copa slot, Good Girl Bad Girl and Mr. Vegas among others.

The video poker offer is modest but still decent. Video Poker players can find Deuces Wild, Jacks or Better, All American Poker and Double Double Bonus Poker to name a few. When it comes to other classics, Virtual Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, Craps and Table Poker are also available. Basically, Drift Casino offers an all-round set of casino games.

If it isn’t already obvious, the game portfolio is big and for libraries of this size, the actual layout is of the utmost importance. Players need to be able to navigate easily otherwise they’ll get tired of looking and head elsewhere. When it comes to this casino site, the games are well sectioned out. As well as actual game type, games can also be sectioned into categories in terms of novelty and popularity. Furthermore, the library can be filtered according to game providers. Unfortunately, though this is the only filtering option in place and when compared to other sites like PlayOJO, we would definitely like to see some additions here.

Your smartphone and/or your tablet can turn into a portable online casino. Drift Casino mobile is compatible with all known mobile devices, Android, iOS, Blackberry and Windows. If it’s a recently released mobile device, rest assured you can play your favourite games at Drift Casino. It’s a no download mobile app which requires a mobile web browser. In fact currently, they do not have a native app for their mobile users. As we already know though, this online is all about change and we wouldn’t be surprised if this was the next thing in the brink.

The Drift Casino mobile interface certainly stands out from what you’ve seen so far. The thumbnails are rather big, which some players will love, whereas others will find it odd and dysfunctional. For what it’s worth, there’s quite a lot of games to choose from. Unfortunately, the games aren’t broken down into categories on mobile. This makes navigation a little harder but at least they can be filtered by provider.

When we first reviewed the casino site a few years ago, we were disappointed to see that they did not have a live dealer section. In fact, we had actually said that they could really use the products of Evolution Gaming. This is the perfect example of a casino site that actually listens to players demands. Flash forward a few years and live dealer games are now in abundance. Moreover, their live dealer games are powered by two of the biggest names in gaming, Netent and Evolution Gaming. From VIP tables to region-specific options like Ruletka-Live, they have something for all types of players. We were also happy to see some of the more versatile options like Dream Catcher and Football Studio. What's more they are keeping things regularly updated and Evolution’s latest addition, ‘Monopoly Live is proof of this.

A decent VIP Program and loyalty rewards system is something that a lot of casino players look for. Luckily, Drift Casino is offering their players both. When it comes to their VIP system, you start as a beginner and move up in stages based on your deposit. This is further outlined below:

We must admit, VIP players from upper tiers, such as Gold Racer, Platinum Racer and Dark Racer really have the upper hand.  The withdrawal limits get better, the comp points conversion rate, the cashback bonuses get better and there are other certain privileges like the mandatory deposit wagering rule does not apply to higher VIP players.

VIP status will also have an effect on the exchange rate of loyalty points or as the casino likes to call them, drifts. This is only available on slots though and players will receive 1 drift for every €50 wagered. As points are accumulated they can then be exchanged for real money.  A wagering requirement will also apply to this but we have drawn up the table below to make it clearer:

As well as the above, exchange frequency will also increase with VIP status. The real question is it worth putting all your eggs in Drift Casino’s basket? In our honest opinion, if you’re a slot player, you should definitely do so.

When it comes to customer support, Drift Casino falls a little short in some areas. Primarily because they have no FAQs page or a Help Section. In fact, we had a few queries and had to turn to the live chat feature. It took them less than a minute to respond to us. Moreover, once we got in touch, the agent gave us swift replies. It’s safe to say they know their job. In case no customer service representative is available, they do also provide email and phone support. We’re positive your query will be resolved in a timely fashion.

• Live Chat: Available 24/7
• Email Support: support@driftcasino.com
• Phone Support: +44 80 81 695907

It’s a Deluxe looking online casino available in many languages covering the biggest and most dense online gaming markets. It’s easy to identify its core player groups. Players from Latin America and Russia enjoy special treatment. Furthermore, The casino is available in Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian! Drift Casino is now available in Portuguese, making it a true cosmopolitan online casino. The likes of POLi and Neosurf will also keep players from New Zealand happy.

We asked for change and they made it happen. Transcend to a totally different online casino setting. You don’t have to be a petrol head to find your spot in Drift Casino. It has an outstanding VIP program, appealing casino game collection and a promotions section that gets updated on a daily basis. These are the traits of a dynamic online gaming environment. There are some areas that should be tackled with caution though and we’d also like to see more transparency. They have already shown us once though that they are willing to change. We wouldn’t be surprised if it happened again -  just what a passionate online casino player needs!