VikingHeim Casino Review
Website: | Vikingheim.com |
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US Players: | US Players Are NOT Accepted |
Online Since: | 2018 |
Bonus: |
Welcome Bonus 100% up to €250 & 50 spins
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License: | Malta Gaming |
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Software: | EveryMatrix Software Limited |
Location: | Malta |
Banking: |
The Vikingheim Casino is one of the newest members of the online gambling
community and has made an impressive entrance with nearly 1,000 games and an
incredibly creative and welcoming website. You won’t be overwhelmed with endless
bonus programs, but their Viking Loot lockers provide players with free chips,
free loot, and match bonuses on an individual basis. The casino is put together
by a variety of software providers, and deposits start out as little as €10.
Banking Options
The Breakdown
Overall
With just some minor tweaks to the site, this could be a five-star service.
Our only real critiques involve the nondisclosure of information, but the games
are plentiful and are provided by top software companies, and the site itself is
so creative and fun that players should enjoy the interaction.
Game Variety
The different types of games go well beyond slots. Table and card games cover
all kinds of variations of blackjack, roulette, and poker. There are virtual
casino games as well as scratch cards, keno, and bingo so pretty much everything
is covered, at least to some extent.
Banking
Withdrawal fees are only one reason why we deducted some stars here. There
isn’t full disclosure on anything regarding banking. Casinos should be publicly
posting their list of offerings as well as minimums, maximums, fees, and
turnaround times.
Bonuses
We only have the welcome bonus to go on as well as the loyalty program
information that we were able to secure from another website. The welcome bonus
is fairly standard at a 100% match up to €250 but it also includes 50 free spins
issued in conjunction with three separate deposits. As much as we hate to say
it, the 30 times rollover is also pretty average even though it takes all of the
reward part away and can turn a bonus into a losing proposition. We’d love to
see some no-play through offers promoted.
Customer Support
We don’t have enough to go by with customer service as everything is still
relatively new with this casino.
Mobile Casino
More than half of the games transfer over to the mobile site and can be
played on smartphones or tablets. The games are easy to review and play despite
the smaller size screen.
Overview of Vikingheim.com
The Group Just Got Bigger
This is the latest addition to the EveryMatrix group that has more than a
dozen sites on its roster. Licensing is through Malta and Curaçao, and the
service is provided in Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, England, and German.
EveryMatrix also has an impressive list of gaming partners that all
have some of their titles represented in the casino.
A Few Registration Exceptions
Residents of all countries are allowed to register as long as they’re 18 or
older. The only exceptions are residents of:
- Turkey
- Denmark
- Canada
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- United States
- Iraq
- Iran
- United Kingdom
- Hong Kong
- Afghanistan
- Hungary
- Syria
- Ethiopia
- Jordan
- Israel
- Nigeria
- Yemen
- Kuwait
Norse Mythology Meets 21st-Century Gaming
This unique purple casino is modern and fun. The theme carries throughout the
entire site, and it’s done well without getting too carried away. We like the
wording that adds to the whole atmosphere like “Promos worthy of Asgard,” “Hero’s Welcome”
and the tag line that accompanies the fast payouts… “Asgardians have more
privileges than mere mortals from Midgar.” We’ve seen some other sites that
attempt to incorporate some unique flavor but, many times; it falls flat.
Vikingheim just seems to work on all levels.
One, Two, Three, How About 25?
25 software companies combine to create a large casino full of possibilities.
756 slots are enough to catch your attention but how about 92 table games, 25
video poker, scratch cards, keno, bingo, virtual sports, and an entire live
casino as well? Your quest for gold can head in any direction.
The Hidden Treasures
The €250 welcome bonus package with its 30 times rollover isn’t any special.
The more creative promotion is Viking Loot, which allows registered players to
go into the locker and pull out treasure like free betting chips or other prizes
and bonuses.
Bonuses & Promotions
You’re not going to find pages and pages of different bonuses and promotional
programs publicly posted but there is a standard welcome bonus that applies to
new players’ first three deposits if free spins are selected. Other types of
offers are issued on a per-player basis at the casino’s discretion, and there
should be some match play opportunities that can be selected every time a new
deposit is made.
100% Welcome Deposit up to €250 on first deposit; 150 Free Spins
This new player package is divided up into three parts that accompany each of
the first three transfers into the player account. The match bonus has a 30
times rollover that is required for both the deposit and the bonus amount
combined and is only an option with the first deposit. The free spins are
divided into three, and also have a play through condition of 35 times on any
winnings that result from the complimentary spins.
- Deposit 1: 100% up to €250; 50 spins on Scruffy Duck
- Deposit 2: 50 spins on Jungle Spirit: Call of the Wild
- Deposit 3: 50 spins on Aloha
There are a few things to note about the welcome bonus offered by Vikingheim.
First of all, the homepage and the terms and conditions start out by saying that
players receive a 100% bonus match of up to €250 plus 50 free spins on Scruffy
Duck. But, then, the terms and conditions go on to say that free spins are
issued if the deposit match isn’t accepted.
Both options require a minimum deposit of €20 and the most you can withdraw
from any free spins, after you meet a 30 times wagering mandate, is €100.
There are quite a few games exempt from complying with a rollover and classic
slots only provide a 50% contribution. If you play Roulette, Three Card Poker,
Blackjack or Baccarat, you’ll looking at a whopping 1%. Bottom line, we know
some people love these types of bonuses, but we would steer clear. There are too
many restrictions and “ifs” and “buts” to contend with to be able to easily
satisfy the conditions.
We’ll get into this a bit more in the banking section, but it also applies
here and bears mentioning. This casino keeps things secret unless you complete
registration. Case and point are the VIP program and other additional player
incentives.
We would think that the entire service would be publicly promoted so that
potential new customers have a complete picture of what’s being offered to them.
Instead, everything is behind closed doors, and your only access is granted by
completing a new player registration form.
Now we did locate some information on the loyalty program based on a reply
given by a Vikingheim Customer Service agent in a public forum. Rather than
reference loyalty points, this casino calls them coins and they’re accumulated
with every €5 in betting. To quote customer service “Vikings are favored by
Gods:
Odin
Thor, Freya, and Loki. Each of these Gods will give you valuable gifts
in return of your accumulated coins: free spins, free chips, match bonuses.”
Each player has a chest, and the coins are stored in there for future use.
It’s Takes Money to Win Money
Before we get into the specifics of deposits and withdrawals within this
casino, we’ll segue from the secrecy of the bonuses to a similar situation with
the banking. To us, it doesn’t matter how good your service is, how many games
you offer or what types of promotions are available if you can’t provide
information on money transfers to your potential new players.
Before anyone can spin the reels or stack their chips, they need to have the
money available to bet, and a big part of an online betting service is to
accommodate players and help them get their account funded easily.
Now, we can see logos on the homepage of this site that indicates some
banking options, but there is no main page posted for the public that lists all
of the ins and outs of each different choice, meaning minimum and maximum
amounts that can be transferred, fees, turnaround times, etc.
We’ve sifted through a bunch of pages and random pieces of information and
put together a fairly accurate depiction of your financial options with
Vikingheim, but we would have preferred to see the casino provide all of this
with no login required.
Deposits
- Minimum Deposit: €10
- Maximum Deposit: TBD
- Turnaround Time: Instant
- Minimum Deposit: €10
- Maximum Deposit: TBD
- Turnaround Time: Instant
- Minimum Deposit: €10
- Maximum Deposit: TBD
- Turnaround Time: Instant
- Minimum Deposit: €10
- Maximum Deposit: TBD
- Turnaround Time: Instant
- Minimum Deposit: €10
- Maximum Deposit: TBD
- Turnaround Time: Instant
- Minimum Deposit: €10
- Maximum Deposit: TBD
- Turnaround Time: 3 to 4 Days
- Minimum Deposit: €10
- Maximum Deposit: TBD
- Turnaround Time: Instant
Note: All deposits should be fee-free
Withdrawals
For payouts, the same method is used whenever possible. If a withdrawal can’t
be made through the same mode of deposit, a bank transfer is used.
Withdrawal fees do apply but no fees, maximum amounts, or turnaround times
are available. You have to be a registered player and then head over to the
cashier area to see what applies to you.
Go Forth and Play
While we haven’t been complimentary of the bonuses or banking, we are fans of
the casino itself. The concept of using a huge variety of software providers is
so much more appealing than a single company responsible for everything. You get
a much better collection with more types of games and presentations.
There’s no getting around it; it’s a slot casino. Over 750 titles are housed
in the slot banks. But, a 92 game table area and 44 live casino tables are not
too shabby either. The games just go on and on and, with customers these days
always wanting more, they won’t be disappointed.
The site notes that 1,500 games are available. Our review revealed just under
1,000 so, depending on your area, you may have more or less, and some software
companies have geographical restrictions that disallow their games from being
offered everywhere.
Game Variety
Top-notch variety. There are so many different types of betting
opportunities, and they’re all over the board. There aren’t just video slots but
classic slots. Not just table games but dozens of live dealer tables. Virtual
sports, video poker, bingo, keno, scratch cards… The casino is filled with fun
options. The only things missing are a sportsbook and poker room, but regular
casino game players should be thrilled.
Library Size: 968
Audio and Video Quality
It would be a shame to have such an amazing website and then be disappointed
when you get to the games themselves. But, never fear, the games are high
quality and high tech, and a huge number of them are available in the mobile
version as well.
Mobile Casino
Just under 1,000 games in the full website and just over 500 in the smaller
version. Smartphone and tablet users can’t complain as they still have a ton of
titles from which to select. The only thing we found missing in the mobile
Software
- Endorphina
- EGT
- Microgaming
- Leander Games
- Booming Games
- Habanero
- Mrslotty
- NetEnt
- Vivo
- betgames.tv
- OMI
- Pariplay
- Playson
- Spigo
- World-Match
- Genii
- Lega
- Multislot
- NYX Gaming
- 1×2 Gaming
- PlaynGo
- QuickSpin
- Spinomenal
- Pro Gaming
- Lucky Streak
Slots – 756 (467 on mobile)
If you’re a regular player, you’ll recognize some of the games but others may
be entirely new as providers represent a good combination of the larger
companies and the more boutique sized that only have a few products in their
relatively new catalog. You’ll find the popular Universal Monsters collection
provided by NetEnt as
well as 3D games, superheroes, jackpots, and, obviously much more.
Hot slots are labeled for easy identification, and you can sort through the
menu by software provider or type of slot game as well.
Hot Slots
- Dead or Alive
- Creature from the Black Lagoon
- Twin Spin
- Gonzo’s Quest
- Starburst
- Wild Water
- Sakura Fortune
- Butterfly Staxx
- Viking Runecraft
- Drive: Multiplier Mayhem
Other Video Slots (673 available)
- Champion’s Goal
- Megadeth
- 9 Figures Club
- Wonder Woman
- Cats Gone Wild
- Perfect Date
- Captain Shockwave
- Jack Hammer
- Superman
- Burlesque
3D Slots (37 available)
- Treasure of the Pyramid
- Glam Sham
- The Invisible Man
- Robin Hood Shifting Riches
- Elements the Awakening
- Jack and the Beanstalk
- Wonky Wabbits
- Energoonz
- Wild Blood
- Dragon Slot
Classic Slots (40 available)
- Royal Banquet
- The Purse of the Mummy
- Stars ‘n Stripes 777
- Magnificent 7s
- Wild Berry
- Treasure Tomb
- 5X Magic
- Reelin’ and Rockin’
- Pina Nevada
- Rising Sun
Other Slots (six available)
- Tivoli
- Fruits
- Zoo
- Diamonds
- Tropicana
- Arctic Madness
Video Poker (25 available but not on mobile)
Video Poker is only available on the full website version and is not well
labeled. When you’re sorting via graphic cards, you can’t tell what some of the
titles are as there’s a picture but no text to represent the name of the game.
The same happens in the table game area as well. It would behoove this casino to
label everything so players can easily identify their favorites.
- Jacks or Better Double Up
- All American
- Deuces Wild
- Joker Poker Aces
- 10s or Better
- Vegas 10s or Better
- Double Joker Poker
- Mega Jack
- Joker Poker Kings
- All American Double Up
Sports & Virtual Sports (11 available; five on mobile)
- Darts 180
- Virtual Europa League
- Virtual Euros
- Virtual Soccer
- Touchdown
- Virtual Champions
- Virtual Legends
- Virtual African Cup
- Virtual Rugby
- Virtual World Cup
Others – Scratch, Keno, Bingo (34 available; two on mobile)
- Gold Bars and Rounds
- Grand Prix Gold
- Rio Bingo
- Keno Lab
- Captain Keno
- Lucky Scratch
- Scratch Soccer
- Superkeno
- Rugby Riches
- Zodiac Fortune
Table Games (92 available; 23 on mobile)
As we mentioned in the video poker section, these games are not easily
identified so you may need to click through some tables to find the ones you
like.
- Three Card Hold ’em
- Astro Roulette
- Vegas Strip Blackjack
- Sharp Shooter
- Punto Banco
- Red Queen Blackjack
- Sic Bo
- Casino Wars
- Baccarat
- Odd One In
Odd One In
might be an oddity to you. It’s a custom game by 1×2 Gaming, and the premise is
really easy as you’re betting on the outcome of a two-card deal in hopes to see
an odd number total. There are different variations to add to the betting
opportunities like the choice of suit, color, and number.
Live Casino – (44 available; 47 on mobile)
There’s not a typo on the number of games we just listed. We did count more
tables on our smartphone than on our computer. But, if you have a hard time
figuring out what table games are offered, you’ll have an even bigger challenge
identifying live dealer games. The majority of graphic cards just feature the
dealer, so we guess the game commences before you even get to the table.
Automatic Roulette, various Blackjack tables, and Authentic Roulette are
offered.
Customer Service
- Live Chat: offered round the clock
- Email: [email protected]
As this is a relatively new site, there isn’t a lot to go by yet regarding
excellent service, but everything seems adequate for the time being. There
aren’t any big complaints of miscommunication or other service issues.
Summary
We’ve gone back and forth a bit teetering between really liking the casino
and being frustrated with the lack of information that it provides for people
considering becoming active players.
Let’s start with the financial stuff as it’s key to getting the ball rolling
on any gambling site and some of it is still a mystery to us. We know that there
are plenty of options although a Bitcoin alternative is always a good thing. We
also know that there are no deposit fees but withdrawal fees do apply. Are they
€1 per transaction or are they 10% per payout? You won’t know until you register
and look at what is offered to you.
Most of the newer casinos have been promoting fast payment approvals such as
24 hours or less, but we don’t see anything specific in that area either. We
will give credit where it’s due, and some of the inaugural players have said
that they received their payouts timely except for a few who experienced some
delays of several days.
While we’ve hopped on the non-disclosure bandwagon, let’s talk bonuses. The
€250 welcome bonus package is right on the homepage for all to see, but that’s
where everything comes to a screeching halt. Vikingheim promotes “Cool Bonuses”
and “Promos Worthy of Asgard,” but what are they? Our answer is another big
question mark.
Once you do enter the casino, everything changes. You’re welcomed by an
incredible number of options. The games run the gamut and, with so many
different companies used to provide the collection, if you don’t like one,
there’s another one waiting for you to try, and another, and another… You
can try something new every day for the next two and a half years, and you still
have more that you haven’t experienced.
There is an oddity about this casino, though. Usually, jackpot games are up
front and center with those impressive amounts being heavily promoted, but
that’s not the case here despite the fact that some real prizes are still up for
grabs.
Before we call it a wrap, we just want to say that it’s important to
acknowledge that this is a brand new site. There are always growing pains, and
the site could still be evolving with more information being added. The website
itself is well designed and very enticing, and it’s hard to beat the number of
games that have already been added. Publicize the promotions and the financial
options, and you’ve got a winner!
Verdict
This is a very promising new website that offers an incredible array of
slots, table games, and live dealer tables. The website lures you in with its
regal purple color and fun graphics that incorporate the Viking premise that
seems to work out well. You will have to take a leap of faith in registering,
though, as you won’t know everything that’s offered as far as deposits,
withdrawals, and bonus offers until you’re a full-fledged member of the club.
FAQ
I’m interested in registering but want to know how I’ll get paid if I win?
As we said, you’re not privy to all of the information until you’re a
registered player and can log in to your account area. However, we suggest
contacting the casino’s customer service via live chat or by emailing
[email protected] Let them know what type of card or financial method
you’re interested in using, and they should be able to give you some more
details.
I live in the United States. Can I play at Vikingheim?
No. Residents of the US, Canada, the UK, and some other designated countries
are prohibited from registering and using the service.
Do I have to use the same payout method for withdrawals as I do for
deposits?
Yes. Whenever possible this casino and most of them out in the online world
requires players to use the same financial method. If your card company or
financial service provider won’t accept a deposit back into your account, then a
bank transfer is then issued instead.
This review was made by: gambling-giant.org Rating: 4.5 out of 5