Rival Gaming has enjoyed considerable success as an online casino software developer and owner. Although Rival is significantly younger and smaller than certain other top-tier software developers like Microgaming and Playtech, their gaming platform is one of the best on the Web. Rival was officially launched in early 2006, and has since been developing a sound reputation with players frequenting their growing network of 20+ online casinos - each accessible by download or Flash, and fully compatible with Mac computers (the first software platform to do so).

It should be noted that Rival Gaming is a white-label software provider, in effect meaning that many of their online casinos use a centralized customer support service. As it goes, many of Rival's white label casinos have experienced a lower than average customer service rating. There are nearly thirty white-label Rival casinos in operation today (as of February, 2011) and Online Casino Suite gives a green light to just five. Of those listed in the chart above, three are non-white label casinos, and are also approved by OCS.

Rival Gaming is wholly owned by Black Chip Ltd. which is based in Nicosia, Cyprus, while all but one of their online casinos are licensed through the Curacao Gaming Authority. One of Rival's most popular online casinos, Ruby Royal, is owned and managed by Silverstone Overseas Ltd. (parent company Bonne Chance N.V.), which is based in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. Bonne Chance manages the bulk of Rival's properties, all of whom deliver fair odds through a software platform tested for inherent fairness by CertainKey Inc.

Rival online casinos have probably been popularized the most by iSlots, otherwise known as Interactive slots. Truly, some of the most advanced and innovative slots on the Web, Rival's unique series of games feature unparalleled entertainment. Besides highly vivid and sharp graphics, iSlots feature an interactive, progressively unfolding storyline with mini-games. To par with the best animated flicks of today, the themes and plots are funny and engaging. All of Rival's online casino licensees offer iSlots, which can be played for free or real money.

In fact, all of Rival's games can be played for unlimited play money or real money. Several deposit and withdrawal methods are accepted through a 128-bit encrypted cashier with a user-friendly navigation screen that displays available deposit methods on a single page with large buttons. Players have access to transaction history statements, current bonus offer claims, and customer support for instant help via live chat. The cashier and betting platform is protected with the RivalProâ„¢ fraud control security system and IdentiPrint device fingerprinting system, which monitors all connections made to the software platform.

Rival Gaming is also known to offer some of the most competitive free cash welcome and reload bonuses on the Web. Regular offers include a 100% welcome bonus in the hundreds, no-deposit bonuses and 100% monthly reload bonuses.

- Updated October, 2011
 

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