INTRODUCTION

Gimmicks and online gambling tend to walk hand in hand these days, with online casino sites certainly not being averse to rolling out the clichés. Given that’s the case, it is no real surprise to see Pots of Luck become a known name. Irish-themed through and through, this site launched back in 2016 with plenty leprechaun magic in tow. It’s pretty safe to say that the outright silly nature of this site – in spite of it being run on the Nektan platform – won’t be to everyone’s taste. As the following review goes on to explain, with Pots of Luck having GGC and UKGC licensing, this online casino certainly isn’t short on charm.

Pros & Cons

• Easy to use UI
• Two major gambling licenses
• Well acquitted for mobile play
• Faster than average withdrawal times
• No fuss casino experience

• Lack of game selection depth
• Bland welcome bonus
• No slots tournaments
• Lightweight promotions offering
• Uninspiring social media presence

BONUSES & PROMOTIONS

Not unlike other online casino sites of the moment, Pots of Luck rolls out a welcome bonus to new players. Taking the form of a two-part bonus package, we can’t help but think that this overall deal lacks originality. While the £200 total bonus figure is fair enough as they say, as it doesn’t serve up anything that you won’t find elsewhere. Breaking down what’s at hand, your first deposit of £100 will be matched like for like, with 100 free spins on Starburst thrown in, or you can choose to receive a 50% match up to £200 in bonus funds, with 25 Spins on Starburst included in the deal. From a glance, the welcome bonus at Pots of Luck is a pretty bog-standard offering.

The quality of any welcome bonus will always be determined by its terms and conditions. So in that sense, the Pots of Luck welcome bonus certainly proves to be player friendly. To be able to claim the deal, any play must deposit a minimum of £10. On top of that, bonus funds carry a manageable wagering requirement of 30x value of the initial deposit and bonus amount granted, which is certainly something to bear in mind. There is also a 28-day time limit attached to the deal (7 days for the free spins), so you are given a fair window in which to use it.

Promotions

When it comes to promotions, Pots of Luck keeps things basic. We hardly expected the site to rival the biggest and the best when it comes to bonus deals, so it’s case of as we predicted. As we were putting Pots of Luck through its paces, we came across Thursday Mega Match, Halloween Spins Drop, Spinate Grande Spins All Week, and a Daily Starburst Free Spins Giveaway. These deals – as you can probably gather – are pretty simple by today’s standards, as they appear to carry just enough oomph to get by.

The VIP Club won’t exactly light a fire under players sadly, as it’s all rather formulaic. Split across four different levels in Silver, Gold, VIP Premier, and VIP Elite, you can expect monthly bonuses, birthday bonuses, and a few other extras, but once again there is very little to write home about here. However, the VIP experience was never gong to be the calling card of Pots of Luck anyway.

SOFTWARE & GAMES

You can tell from the outset that Pots of Luck is designed for the mobile stage. Most of the site stands by a simplistic UI, with the graphics. The upside of this UI approach is the fact that it’s pretty simple to get around. The tabs featured under the main homepage banner will link you to Player Favourites, New Games, Top Games, Casino Games, Irish Games, and All Games. The addition of Irish Games is a bit odd, but outside of that this menu selection here doesn’t conjure up anything unexpected.

The Pots of Luck game selection isn’t ever going to encroach on the biggest online casinos when it comes to sheer numbers. Lagging is probably a fair way to describe what’s on offer, as while the likes of NetEnt, NextGen Gaming, Microgaming, and IGT all contribute, strength in depth is a real issue. At last count there were just over 180 slots for players to choose from, with half a dozen or so being progressive jackpot games. So, while top release like Cleopatra (RTP: 95%), Zeus: God of Thunder (RTP: 96%), and Rainbow Riches (RTP: 95%) certainly deliver action, problems emerge when you want something outside of the commonly found titles to play. Compounding matters is the fact that Pots of Luck doesn’t seem to run any online slots tournaments, so if you want additional action and some added competition you’re out of luck – if you pardon the pun.

If you want table action, Pots of Luck delivers a mishmash of action that should give fans of the cards a few thrills to enjoy. The list found under the Casino Games tab is dominated by Roulette and Blackjack, with there being all the usual variants at hand. The same generally applies to the live casino offering as well. When it comes to the overall game selection Pots of Luck can be considered average, but this isn’t exactly a negative.

MOBILE

Pots of Luck has clear and obvious mobile implications from the get-go, as its UI appears to be specifically built for use on mobile devices. For that very reason, you can expect it to be a solid performer on the move. That being said, whether Pots of Luck delivers exactly what players might demand in this department is probably still up for debate. What we can say is that the game selection is pretty much identical to that of the main site, with the large majority of games – including Luck of the Irish and Ocean Magic – being mobile friendly. There is no Pots of Luck app at this point, but there really isn’t any call for one. Everything functions through a mobile site without a hitch, so it’s a rather a no fuss experience all things considered.

DEPOSIT & WITHDRAWAL

Moving money around at an online casino shouldn’t ever be a chore, with Pots of Luck going to great lengths to ensure smoother than average deposit and withdrawal times. Through the methods provided – Visa, Visa Electron, Maestro, MasterCard, Neteller, and Skrill – deposits prove to be more or less instant, with withdrawals usually coming in at 72 hours or less. The only downside to the Pots of Luck deposit and withdrawals set up is the lack of bank transfer option, but that’s only a small issue at worst.

Pots of Luck takes matters related to security extremely seriously, as such the site uses secure SSL encryption software to process all payments. This means that no third party will be able to compromise any personal or financial information sent to the casino.

SOCIAL

Pots of Luck doesn’t have much of a social presence to speak of. The casino appears to have both Twitter and Facebook pages, but there is practically no member interaction and no exclusive promotions to speak of. If Pots of Luck has any aspirations on becoming a leading online casino, it has to address its social media and marketing presence, as what they current do simply isn’t going to cut it.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Should you run into trouble while playing at Pots of Lucks, you’ll be happy to know that various customer support options are made available. Live chat, email (support@potsofluck.com), and phone (0161 870 5948) methods are accessible between the hours of 8am and 12am. The site also has an inclusive FAQ that should work to answer any basic queries that a player may have.