Play Fortuna Casino review

Play Fortuna is a Europe-based online casino offering English, Russian, Polish and German language options. Netglobe Services Ltd and Globonet B.V. launched it in 2013.

Its game catalogue features software from Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Quickfire, Yggdrasil, Quickspin, Push Gaming, Betsoft, Relax Gaming, Nolimit, Elk Studios, Playson, Playtech, Red Tiger and many others. The categories include slots, jackpots, Live Casino, table games, video poker and lottery titles, offering a broad online casino selection.

The casino has a dedicated jackpot section featuring 100s of games. Tournaments are also scheduled several times during the week for players who enjoy competing.

Membership also provides access to the Play Fortuna community, where members can chat through Facebook, Twitter and Yahoo.

Features

The interface is designed for desktop computers, laptops, tablets and mobile devices with different screen sizes. It provides access to the games catalogue and account management tools.

Game-finding tools include filters for software provider, volatility and tournaments, plus a search field for titles by name. Free play is available in most Euro regions to try out a strategy, and the casino also lists an extensive jackpot selection.

Highlights

• A broad selection of jackpot games
• 30+ software providers
• Active social media presence
• Custom bonus codes
• More than 2,000 games
• 70+ jackpot games
• Free-play and real-money modes

Things to consider

• The licensing authorities are described as weak

Play Fortuna Casino at a glance

Casino history

Play Fortuna’s history is brief: the casino opened in 2013 and built a reputation over its first few years. At launch, operator Netglobe Services Ltd arranged to use the Microgaming casino platform, which the review says is still in use. Through that platform and Microgaming's Quickfire’s delivery system, Play Fortuna added games from over 30 software providers.

Licences, Security and Fair Play

The review says Play Fortuna Casino is operated by 2 companies in 2 locations under 2 regulatory arrangements. The government of Cyprus issued a business licence to Netglobe Services Ltd, while the Government of Curacao granted an eGaming licence to Globonet B.V.

Both governments require the operators to meet financial rules for running an online gaming platform, including keeping player funds separate from ordinary business funds.

iTech Labs tested the games using Marsaglia's "diehard" statistical randomness tests. The review says the casino received a certificate stating that game number and card sequences are non-repeatable, unpredictable and uniformly distributed under Malta LGA Remote Gaming Regulations.

The review also describes the casino as PCI DSS compliant and says connections use 128 Bit SSL encryption from the time a player logs in.

Bonuses and promotions

Play Fortuna Casino offers several types of promotions. New players can claim a welcome bonus, while existing members may receive recurring deals. The casino also holds competitions where participants can compete for a share of cash prize pools set by the operator.

Welcome Bonus

The welcome offer is described as a simple 100% deposit match bonus. Deposits from $10 to $500 activate the match. For example, a $50 deposit would bring the starting balance to $100, while the maximum $500 deposit would provide $1,000 to start playing.

The matched deposit also includes 50 free spins, credited automatically to the account.
A first deposit of $10.00 - $29.99 earns 30 free spins

• A deposit of $30.00 earns 50 free spins

The stated wagering requirement is 45x the bonus cash awarded, to be completed within 30 days before the offer expires. Bets count toward the requirement, but contribution rates differ by game. For example, if blackjack contributes 5% of a wager, a $10 bet adds just $0.50 toward wagering.

Any free-spin winnings are added to the bonus balance and subject to a 20x wagering requirement.

Game contributions to wagering:

• 100% - Slots
• 5% - Roulette, Black Jack, Punto Blanco (Baccarat), Craps (dice), Poker, and Videopoker
• 1% - Castle Builder, Forsaken Kingdom, Jekyll and Hyde, Scrooge, Tomb Raider 2, Big Bang™, Blood Suckers™, Robin Hood Shifting Riches and The Wish Master™

Other Bonuses and Promotions

The review lists various other offers that may change over time at Play Fortuna. Promotions are described as weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and seasonal, with themed deals for Christmas, New Year, Easter, Summer and other occasions.

These offers are described as individual bonus codes sent by SMS or email. The casino says it personalizes deals to members’ playing habits: players who use a particular offer may receive it again, along with other promotions.

Loyalty Program

All Play Fortuna members join a VIP loyalty programme. To move up its levels and access additional bonuses and service benefits, members need to place bets and earn loyalty points.

A wager of $1 is described as the typical amount needed to earn 1 loyalty point in the VIP account, though rates differ by game. Slot play earns $1 per wager; roulette and card games award 20%, so earning 1 point requires a wager of $5.

Points can be exchanged for cash, with a better exchange rate at higher point totals. The review describes several tiers in the points-to-cash scheme. Points may also be used to enter tournaments or join other promotions that accept loyalty points.

Loyalty points also count toward VIP status, with Gold, VIP and Platinum levels listed. Higher status can bring additional benefits, potentially including bet insurance, a personal manager, priority support, and increased deposit and withdrawal limits.

Payment methods

The review describes a limited selection of deposit and withdrawal methods, including BTC alongside fiat currency services. The transaction currencies listed are USD, EUR, RUB, UAH, PLN and BRL. Depending on the account, payments may appear under Globonet B.V., the licence-holder, or Netglobe Services Limited.

How to Deposit

Listed deposit options include MasterCard, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Visa, Sofortuberwaisung, EcoPayz, Moneta.ru, QIWI, Bitcoin, WebMoney, Yandex Money, Mobile Phone and PayAnyWay. Deposits generally have no limit and are credited immediately once the financial provider approves them.

For deposits in an unsupported currency, the cashier displays an exchange rate. Play Fortuna transactions are also made through the cashier.

To make a deposit, sign in to your account and open the cashier.

How to Withdraw / Cash Out

The review says daily withdrawal limits depend on VIP status, and the following amounts are listed for Play Fortuna Casino accounts. It says the casino does not offer cheques or bank transfers and that nearly all withdrawals are processed immediately, with little or no pending time.

• New: €3000
• Silver: €3000
• Gold: €3000
• Vip: €5000
• Platinum: : €7500

Withdrawal requests are submitted through the cashier, the same section used for deposits.

Game selection

The review points to Play Fortuna Casino’s broad range of software providers as the reason for its extensive games catalogue.

Games are sorted into ‘All’, ‘Slots’, ‘Jackpots’, ‘Live Games’, ‘Table Games’, ‘Video Pokers’ and ‘Lottery’ sections.

Filters and search tools let players browse by favourite ‘software providers’ or find a specific title. The ‘Game List’ controls can also filter the catalogue by ‘New’, ‘Min Bet’ and ‘Max Bet’.

The ‘More Filters’ menu includes a ‘List Game by Volatility’ option, with Any, low, medium or high settings. Players can also tick a box to show games with active tournaments.

Nearly all games are available for real-money play or in free-play mode, allowing players to practise a strategy before wagering.

Casino game software providers

The casino’s provider list includes established studios and newer developers. Quickfire’s delivery system allows third-party software providers to supply games to Play Fortuna, creating a varied catalogue. The review also points to tournaments in the ‘Competitions’ section.

The providers listed include NetEnt, BetSoft, Microgaming, 1x2 Gaming, Ainsworth, Playtech, Amatic, BetSoft, Blueprint, BF Games, Booming Games, ELK Studios, Endorphina, Genesis Gaming, NoLimit, Play’n Go, Quickspin, Playson, Rabcat, Red Tiger, Thunderkick, Wazdan, Yggdrasil, Spinomenal, Relax Gaming, Push Gaming, Habanero, Just For The Win, Iron Dog Studio, 2 by 2 Gaming, and Evolution Gaming.

To browse progressive jackpot slots, switch from the ‘Slots’ category to ‘Jackpot’. The review lists more than 70 games in that section.

Game availability may vary by region, so some software providers may not be accessible to every player. The review says most are available but makes no guarantee for any particular region.

Casino slots

The range of studios gives an idea of the slot catalogue’s breadth. The review lists more than 700 games, spanning movie-inspired themes and traditional fruit machines, with many styles for slot players to explore.

The review reports RTPs ranging from 92% to 98%. It mentions Playtech’s Marvel slot series and BetSoft’s SLOTS3 and cinematic collection, including Gladiator, Fruit Zen, Gold Canyon and Spinfinity Man. Named Microgaming games include Break Da Bank Again Respins, Bust the Bank and Madallion Megaways. It also cites NetEnt new slots based on series such as Narcos and Vikings.

The catalogue is described as including progressive and non-progressive jackpots, 243 ways to win, 1024 ways to win, and pay-line games with 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50 or 100 lines. Features listed include scatters, bonus rounds, free spins, tumbling reels, cluster wins and wild reels, along with classic slot play. The review states players will 100% find the game they want in Play Fortuna’s slot section.

More detailed slot filters could make it easier to browse, such as options to find games with particular features, no pay lines, classic designs or a selected ‘XX’ number of pay lines.

Casino table games

The review highlights the casino’s RNG table games alongside its live casino. Play Fortuna is said to offer more than just live play, with a substantial selection of virtual table games at lower limits.

The review counts over 120 virtual table games from several providers. Blackjack fans can choose from up to 100 styles, while roulette players have more than 30 variations. It also lists over 10 baccarat tables, over 10 poker styles and a craps table.

With so many choices across table-game categories, the review describes this as a broad selection for players who enjoy these games.

Video Poker

The video poker section offers more than 50 games, many with the choice to play one hand or up to 100 hands at once.

Lottery

The lottery section combines Keno, scratch cards, bingo and virtual sports betting games. Sic-Bo is also listed there.

Live Casino

Although the casino uses Microgaming, the review says its live dealer service runs on Evolution Gaming’s platform. It describes Evolution Gaming as a leading provider and says the selection approaches 100 live games.

The live offering is described as having a wide range of tables. More than 40 blackjack tables are available at a time in different formats, along with 15 roulette tables hosted by croupiers. The review also mentions a live feed from the Hippodrome Casino roulette table in London’s West End, where players are seated at the physical table.

Other streamed games include 3-card poker, Texas Hold’em, Dreamcatcher and baccarat. The review describes HD webcam feeds and professional dealers and croupiers.

Mobile casino review

The review lists Android, iOS, Windows and Blackberry devices as options for playing at Play Fortuna Casino. Games are available instantly through Chrome, IE, Firefox or Safari: open the casino and sign in to access the gaming sections described above. No download is needed because games run in the browser.

Customer support

Play Fortuna’s listed support channels include live chat, Skype and email. The review also mentions social media, a help section, detailed T&C pages and a ‘News’ section for casino updates and promotions.

• Live chat
• Email support
• Skype support
• Social media
• Help section

Getting Started at Play Fortuna Casino

Casino Ideal’s review highlights a broad game library from both well-known and emerging software providers. The mobile casino is said to offer the same features as the desktop site, with instant play on most mobile and desktop devices.

Play Fortuna Casino’s catalogue is described as containing 1,000s of RNG-powered virtual slots, table games, jackpots, video poker and lottery games. The live casino is also presented as having a broad selection. Filters in each section help users narrow down the titles.

The review describes recurring promotions as tailored to members and calls the welcome bonus a solid offer, with up to $500 in free cash and 50 free spins. It also mentions a standard loyalty program and several ways to deposit and withdraw.

Casino Ideal’s review also highlights the available customer support. It notes that the licensing authorities could be more reputable.