Toon Casino

Toon Casino combines Newcastle United with online casino gaming to give supporters of the football team (who refer to themselves as the “toon army”) an opportunity to win even when the team itself isn’t playing. Owned and operated by Cantor Gaming Malta, the casino can be played instantly via the web browser or you can download software to your machine. The download option offers a wider choice of games to play, and is therefore preferable, though the instant casino experience itself is just as good.

Downloading and installing the software is quick and simple, thanks to each game being downloaded separately the first time you play it. You can sign up to play at the casino using fun money or you can deposit real money and receive a bonus, details of which can be found at the Toon Casino web site.

The casino lobby is stylishly presented in a black, white and gold colour scheme that Newcastle fans will be pleased to see. Games are not categorised, but are presented in the lobby window as thumbnail images. Simply click on the thumbnail of the game you want to play and it will downloaded (if you haven’t played it before) and launched.

Games can be played in a separate window (which is the default state) or you can play in full screen mode. There is no loss of visual quality when playing in full screen mode so that is the best option unless you need to multi-task and use other computer applications at the same time. The graphics themselves are clear, well defined and colourful, and animation is smooth. Some games incorporate the official Newcastle United football club logo, which is a nice touch. For example, the logo appears on the back of playing cards in games such as blackjack or video poker.

Audio is good, with appropriate sound effects and a cheerful sounding female dealer/croupier. We would have liked a bit more environmental sound, and perhaps a football chant or two to make the place feel a bit more like St James’ Park, but that’s just us being fussy. Overall the Toon Casino is a great gaming venue, and there are plenty of promotions that no Newcastle United fan can afford to ignore, including chances to win “prizes money can’t buy”. Anyone fancy a pair of tickets to the Warkworth Suite?

Games

At the time of this review, Toon Casino offers 18 games via the “Instant Casino” option and 28 games if you download the dedicated software application. Both ranges include all of the usual favourites, including Blackjack (both single deck and multi deck), Craps, Roulette, 3 Card Poker and slot machines. The download option also allows you to play Video Poker, 4% Baccarat, Football Slots, Video Keno and Caribbean Poker.

Operator

Customer service is available via a Live Chat system, by e-mailing service@tooncasino.com or by calling:

UK: 0845 458 9174
International: +44 207 894 7757

These numbers are staffed from 5pm to midnight, UK time.

Money

You can deposit funds into your account using Visa, MasterCard, Visa Delta, Visa Electron, Switch or Solo cards, as well as Moneybookers. Withdrawals are made to the card you used to deposit with, but if you used a credit card then anything above the amount you have deposited with that card will be paid by cheque. All transactions are encrypted and transmitted securely so that your financial and personal information is protected at all times.