River Belle Casino Review 2024

Hits

• Award-winning online casino established in 1997 and operated by the Palace Group
• Powered by gambling giant, Microgaming
• Solid download client for PC or enjoy instant-play games in your browser
• Over 400 games including amazing big-jackpot pokies like Mega Moolah
• eCogra certified
• Over 400 games including over 200 pokies
• Live Dealer lobby is well-stocked with blackjack, roulette, and baccarat games
• Good mobile options for a range of systems like Windows phone, Android, and iOS
• River Belle Casino free games available in the download or instant-play clients
• Deposits allowed in AUD via VISA, MasterCard, Skrill, or entropay
• Welcome bonus for new players worth AUD$800

Misses

• Only 150 titles in the no-download client
• Individual games must be downloaded one by one
• No POLi deposit option for Australian gamblers
• 50x wagering requirement could be lower
• Microgaming are the sole games developer

Software & Games

River Belle Desktop Software

River Belle casino customers have two options to get started: a download PC option or an instant-play version. The latter is played in the browser using the Adobe Flash Player.

The download suite contains over 350 games, but we actually prefer the speed and usability of the instant-play option. However, the download option does allow for multiple language options, and an 'Expert Mode' on many games. New games and updates are added all the time.

The instant-play client at River Belle allows Aussies to log in via their browser and play around 150 casino favourites, including many Microgaming pokies. Both software options feature real-cash and play-money options.

Smartphone Options For Aussie Players: River Belle Mobile Review

Smartphone players Down Under can enjoy around 100 top Microgaming titles on their smartphones or tablets. The no download app is the best bet for iPhone, iPad or Android players, but there's also an option for Windows Phone and BlackBerry users.

You can access around 50 pokies via your Samsung Galaxy or Nokia Lumia handset. Even if you're on a Surface Pro, Sony or HTC device there are plenty of options available through your browser. We've always found the lobby at Palace Group sites to be pretty basic on portable devices. However, we were pleasantly surprised by the River Belle mobile casino which allows easy access to table games and pokies and has a simple Cashier tab for real-money deposits.

Because of Microgaming's presence, you can easily find some of the developer's bigger games for mobile like Thunderstruck II and Break Da Bank Again. Progressive pokies nuts needn't worry about getting their fix when on the move.

River Belle Review: 400+ Games

A quick River Belle online casino review reveals over 450 games for download. Even the instant-play options, however, feature some of Microgaming's bigger titles.

There are about 180-200 Microgaming pokies (see below) at a range of stakes, while the developer's GOLD SERIES Blackjack and Roulette titles are in evidence. A new Live Dealer offering props up what is already an impressive lobby of games at River Belle Casino.

Online Pokies

Microgaming pokies are the massive draw at River Belle. There are around 150 available to play through your desktop client, including many classic pokies like Break Da Bank. Canny pokies nuts will know that Break Da Bank has one of the best player returns among classic game. However, you'll also find newer games like Rabbit in the Hat, Lost Vegas, and Dolphin Tale. Hunt them out in the New Games section of the lobby.

Microgaming sometimes get a bad rap for making a lot of bad pokies, with one "gem" shining through. But in River Belle Casino's case, the gems certainly shine. In particular, the progressives lobby is crammed with some lovely games like Cash Splash 5 Reel, Major Millions 5 Reel, and the record-breaking Mega Moolah.

This classic bonus pokie has awarded plenty of online jackpots over the AUD15 million mark in recent years. And with the Egyptian-themed Isis also occupying the same lobby there is plenty of choice for Aussie jackpot-hunters.

A handy 'recent winner' ticker displays big wins on River Belle. The online casino review reveals some fairly impressive AUD jackpot wins in the thousands. There is obviously the traffic to generate some big prizes on this casino site.

Table Games

Microgaming's GOLD SERIES of table games are the star of the games lobby. There are about 20 blackjack variations alone, including Classic Blackjack and European Blackjack Gold Series, as well as neat twists like Atlantic City Blackjack Gold Series and High Streak Blackjack Gold Series. For our money, Super Fun 21 has some of the best house edge and features some neat side bets.

Roulette nuts Down Under can enjoy the usual array of European Roulette and French Roulette that you won't always find in a land-based Aussie casino. European Roulette Gold Series allows bets starting at just a few cents, but Multi-Wheel Roulette Gold Series does allow betting across several wheels at the same time.

Live Dealer

Recently added, and available across the download and instant-play formats, a Microgaming-powered Live Casino offers the usual fare to River Belle gamblers. There's not the largest spread of games available, and you'll have to play for real money, but the dealers are friendly and helpful. All games run in English.

Live Roulette, Live Blackjack, and Live Baccarat are all common at Aussie-facing online casinos, and let you gamble against a human croupier via webcam. The bets are all handled by River Belle.

In our opinion compiling this River Belle review, the Live Casino action isn't quite as slick as say, Evolution Gaming's offerings at rival casino sites. But with attractive, English-speaking, helpful croupiers in charge you won't be clicking the 'Leave Table' button in a hurry.

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Security & Fair Play

Gameplay and personal details at River Belle are protected by on-site 128 bit SSL security. As well as enjoying licensing from the reputable Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), the welcome presence of the big eCOGRA logo means you know your games are audited independently. You can even read up-to-date audit certificates at River Belle Casino.

Free games can be played safely via the Practice Play buttons, and we didn't experience any problems with disconnections, either on the download client or via the no-download web browser site.

Promotions & Customer Support

Regular offers are the name of the game at River Belle Casino. Mobile and online customers can take advantage of a generous sign-up offer worth hundreds.

However, ongoing promotions like Monthly Big Cash Prizes are also available. Weekend Match promotions run from Thursday to Sunday and are based on players' wagering in the preceding weeks. Most promotions appear to be open only to gamblers who download the software.

Earn Up To AUD$800 with a Welcome Bonus

A sign-up bonus is open to all new River Belle casino customers. The minimum load-up is just 10 bucks, but you'll have the option to get up to AUD$800 matched. Watch out for the rather restrictive play-through time limit (7 days) and a rather insane wagering requirement of 50x.

All pokies play, including that on most of the progressive titles, WILL contribute towards a sign-up bonus requirement. However, that contribution rate drops rather drastically to 10% for video poker games and all blackjacks (other than Classic). Roulette, Classic Blackjack, Sic Bo, and baccarat contribute a meagre 0%.

The Best Loyalty Offers For Aussie Gamblers

A Loyalty Bonus on-site promises FREE CASH (in BIG, bright letters) to regular loyal players the more they gamble. Between 1 and 3 Loyalty Points (LP) are earned for every AUD10 gambled on the casino site. Pokies, Sic Bo, Keno and "scratchies" earn the most (3), with all video poker machines earning just a point. Blackjack and baccarat players be warned: only 1 point is earned for those games too. Loyalty Points can be exchanged for cash, with 200 LP converting to 1 casino credit.

Customer Support & Service

Luckily for Aussies stuck on the other side of the world, River Belle boasts 24/7 customer support. An Australian-friendly phone line in English is available (on 0011 800 1515 1516) and email support is also a solid option. From our River Belle review we found the support to be helpful and swift in responding, and the Live Help service is a good alternative.