Spin Rio Casino Review UK

Spin Rio Bonuses for New Customers 

The welcome bonus available to new players starts as soon as you make your first deposit. Typically, this bonus will give you more money into your account and also activate some free spins.

Free spins that are a part of the welcome bonus package will not be given in bulk. Usually, for the welcome bonuses at Spin Rio, the free spins are given over the course of several days, with some 20 spins activated a day. That means you’ll have to log in and play several days in a row. If you miss one day, the spins will be forfeited, as it’s not possible to accumulate them or postpone them. 

If you don’t want to participate in the welcome bonus, you can simply choose ‘later’ when prompted on the registration page. Even though it says ‘later’, you won’t actually be able to activate it later; you’ll simply opt out of it by clicking this option. 

Bonus Terms

The bonus terms at Spin Rio casino start off quite reasonably.

The wagering requirement for your bonus money and your free spins winnings are subject to a turnover of 35x before the bonuses get converted into real money. This is standard at online casinos and thus quite OK.

But then the terms get a bit worse…

To start off, the max you’re allowed to bet while playing with bonus funds is £4. The standard within the online casino industry tends to be £5, so this is just a bit worse but not really a big deal.

However, if you choose to deposit using the e-wallets Skrill or Neteller, the max bet is £2.50, which is low.

Also, few players will read the terms carefully enough to realise this is the max bet, so it’s easy to miss. If you breach these terms, the winnings you get will be void and thus not paid out. 

Furthermore, there is a cap on how much you can win. For the casino's deposit bonus, this cap is set at £500. If you play with bonus money and win more than this, all funds above £500 will be deducted from your account.

For Spin Rio no deposit bonuses and winnings from free spins, the cap is as low as £100. 

Ongoing Promotions

If you’re after ongoing and regular rewards and goodies from Spin Rio, you will be in for a treat.

There are oftentimes free spin bundles to claim. Plus it regularily offer tournaments hosted by game providers.

Furthremore, we recommend accepting receiving promotions by email. That way, you’ll be notified when the casino has some new bonuses for you.

When you’re logged into your account, you can also see offers so that you can opt into them before you make your deposits. This is useful because they may be reload bonuses that require you to add funds to your account to claim them. 

Before you participate in a bonus, though, you should make sure that you read up on the terms. The terms we mentioned previously are the typical terms for a welcome bonus, so other offers might have other rules. Take special care to read the fine print if you use an e-wallet for your deposits. 

The game selection at Spin Rio isn’t huge, but still, it should be sufficient for most players. The total game count is just below 1,000 games.

The vast majority of these, actually more than 800 of them, are found in the game category ‘Slots’.

When you enter the casino, you’ll see the three main game categories on the left-hand side of the screen when playing from a desktop:

• Casino Games
• Live Casino
• Scratch Cards

Other than that, there aren’t any filtering options for the games, though there are sub-categories available within each main game category. 

Among the providers, you’ll find:

• Play’n GO
• NetEnt
• Microgaming
• Quickspin
• Pragmatic Play games
• Among others..

This ensures a good mix of games, suitable for all kinds of players.

Online Slots

As mentioned, slots are the main game type at Spin Rio casino. 

Unfortunately, it’s not possible to sort the games by game provider. Actually, there are no filters at all. If you know what game you want to play, you can always search for it. If you’re looking to try a new one, you’ll simply have to scroll through the selection. 

Video slots populate most of the casino, and you’ll find most player favourites. Some of the exciting slots you can try your luck on are: 

• Gonzo’s Quest Megaways
• Gates of Olympus
• Book of Dead
• Legacy of the Dead
• Book of Oz

Jackpots at Spin Rio

The ‘Jackpots' category isn’t the most extensive we’ve seen. There are only 40+ games listed, which is way below what most other UK online slots sites have to offer.

What’s worse, among the jackpot slots they do have, none are any of the big global progressive jackpots. Titles like Mega Moolah, Joker Millions, and Mega Fortune are, unfortunately, nowhere to be found. 

These are some of the jackpot games available:

• Mega Fortune Wheel
• Lucky Lady
• Buffalo Rising Megaways
• Eye of Horus Megaways
• Super Fast Hot Hot
• Jackpot Fortunes

It should be noted that, quite often, most of these games aren’t even listed as jackpot games when found at other online casinos. 

Table Games

If it’s the table games you’re after, you’ll find these games in two versions. The RNG games are found in the ‘Casino Games’ section, while the live dealer games are found in the ‘Live Casino’.

Different versions of roulette, blackjack, and baccarat are the RNG games on offer. We can especially recommend the Single Deck Blackjack game. 

Scratch Cards

We should also mention the scratch cards the casino offers. In total, there are two of them to choose from:

• Happy Scratch
• SCRATCH Bronze

Live Casino Games

The Spin Rio live casino might be the best part of the game selection. There are some 180+ games, including both classic table games and new game variations of well-known games and game show games.

With Evolution being the leading game provider at this UK live casino, the selection is surprisingly good. 

In the lobby, you’ll find Live Roulette, Live Blackjack, Game Shows, Live Baccarat & Sic Bo, and Live Poker. It should be noted that the last one, ‘Live Poker’, is casino poker and not peer-to-peer poker. 

Table Limits

When scrolling through the selection of live casino games, you’ll see that most games are marked with table limits. This is handy when picking a game. It makes it very easy to see whether you’ll be able to bet as much or little as you want on the table. Not all casinos offer this feature, so this gives Spin Rio a big plus in our book. 

The classics, like blackjack and roulette, are plentiful. But many players looking to try a new table game will also be glad to find:

• Teen Patti
• Dragon Tiger
• Super Sic Bo

The game show games are also always a hit among players. We recommend that you try out:

• Mega Ball
• Deal or No Deal
• Gonzo’s Treasure Hunt

The Spin Rio website casino is simple. It doesn’t have many bells and whistles, and it’s all very straightforward. No extra clutter anywhere.

In fact, when you use it from a desktop, you immediately get the impression that the site is made for mobile devices or, at the very least, quite small screens. 

The theme of the site is Brasil, or rather Rio de Janeiro, which is suitable for the name of the casino. The main back colour, though, is blue. 

With such a clutter-free site, it’s easy to find your way around. The small main menu is located on the left of the screen, and the rest of the site’s information is found in the footer. Overall, the site is good, but there are a couple of things we’ve jotted down on our wishlist, should they do a makeover.

The most annoying thing is the lack of sorting and filtering of games. If they can’t sort games by theme, bonus features, and so on, then that’s fine. Only the best casinos do this. But to be able to at least filter by the game provider, or even use the search box for this like at many other casinos, would have been nice.

However, this casino does not have thousands upon thousands of games, so scrolling through their selection is okay. Mainly because the site loads very quickly, so loading more games is instant. 

Spin Rio Mobile Casino & Apps

There is no need to download anything when you play from the Spin Rio mobile casino. You simply use the browser on your mobile or tablet, and all games load directly there. Thus, there is no need for a Spin Rio app. 

The mobile casino site is much like the desktop site. It’s easy to navigate as it doesn’t have a lot of information or features.

However, the mobile site also lacks the possibility to sort games properly. On desktop, the games are listed as five per row; it’s only two per row on mobile. This means that, again, a lot of scrolling is needed. It’s made even more annoying because they don’t simply just load as you scroll down; instead, you’ll have to tap on the ‘+’ sign. 

One thing we do like, though, is the sticky main menu at the bottom of the screen. Not only does it contain the main game category choices, but also all information from the desktop is located in the footer. In that way, it’s actually easier to get this info from a mobile. Again, supporting our theory that the site is made as a mobile-first site. 

Should you need assistance from the Spin Rio support team while playing, you can contact them through live chat. That’s the quickest option, but if you prefer, you can also send them an email.

The support team’s opening hours are daily from 8:00 to 00:00 CET. Outside of these hours, you’ll have to send an email. They’ll then get back to you as soon as they can the following day. For simple questions, you might also find answers in the FAQ section. 

These are the main categories in the Spin Rio FAQ:

• Privacy
• Bonuses
• Depositing
• Cashing Out
• Submit Documentation
• Technical
• Reward Point Program (For non-UK players only)
• General Information
• Account Verification
• Responsible Gaming

The FAQ section covers a lot of topics, and we’re happy to see that the answers are very thorough. It might be a bit general, but then again, that’s the point of an FAQ. 

If we’re looking at the support and help section of the site as a whole, it’s a bit disappointing. For one, the live chat doesn’t seem to be available unless you’re logged into your account, and we’d also have liked to see a 24/7 live chat.

The possibility of talking to someone on the phone would also have been appreciated. 

When you want to deposit into your player account at Spin Rio, you’ll be happy to know that your account will be funded instantly. There is never any transaction time for deposits, so you can start playing as soon as you’ve completed the payment. 

The payment options you can choose from when making a deposit covers card payments, bank transfers, e-wallets, and prepaid vouchers. 

Spin Rio Withdrawal Review

When withdrawing funds from your player account, the same rules apply as at all other casinos. Generally, you always have to withdraw back to the same payment method that your winning deposit came from.

If that’s not possible, then you get to use an alternative payment method, which will usually be a bank transfer. 

Withdrawal Processing Times

The processing time at Spin Rio is quite reasonable as withdrawals are usually processed within 24 hours.

Then the transaction time for the payment method you cashed out through will determine how quickly you can access your winnings. Typically that’s instant or up to two business days. 

KYC Process

The verification process begins as soon as you sign up for the casino. An automatic form of identity verification happens as soon as you register. I

f it can be automatically proven that your name, address, and date of birth belong to a resident in the UK, you can log in and play. If that can’t be proven, you’ll have to send in documents proving who you are to ensure no underage people are let into the virtual doors of the casino. 

Further verification will be requested at some stage of your casino journey. It can be when you withdraw money for the first time, when you’ve withdrawn more than a certain amount, when you’ve deposited more than a certain amount, or basically anytime.

The casino has the right to ask for a full KYC verification at any stage. 

When you’re asked to verify your account, the casino will ask you to prove your identity and your address. You’ll be asked to submit an ID, like an ID card, driving licence, or passport.

To prove your residency, a utility bill, bank statement, or a government-issued letter will suffice.

In addition to this, you might also be asked to verify that the payment methods you’ve used are legally yours. 

The security at Spin Rio casino is top-notch. This is mainly thanks to the licence they have from the UK Gambling Commission. The UKGC has strict rules for player protection and security, which means you’re always safe when playing at casinos holding this licence. 

As for the site’s security, this is ensured by 128-bit SSL encryption. With this, all the information you submit through the site is safe from prying eyes. It is also compliant with all rules to ensure secure payments, so your payment details remain safe.

In order to guarantee fair play, a random number generator (RNG) is used. With this, all results of each game round played are completely random, meaning all players have an equal chance of winning.

The RNG is certified and tested by iTech Labs, a leading auditor within the iGaming industry.  

Responsible Gambling

Spin Rio has several tools available for anyone wanting to limit their gambling. Within your account, you can set deposit limits that are either:

• Daily
• Weekly
• Monthly

You can also choose to take a time-out for 24 hours, a day, a week, a month, or six months. During the timeframe you chose, you won’t be able to log in and play. You’re basically locking yourself out of your account.

Self-exclusion is another option, with timeframes of:

• Six months
• One year
• Two years
• Five years

There is also a lot of information on the website regarding responsible gambling. You’ll find information about these topics:

• Protection of Minors
• Preventing and Managing Compulsive Gambling
• How Can I Restrict my Account?
• How Can I Get Further Help?

In addition, you’re encouraged to contact their support team should you feel that you have a gambling problem so they can further guide you. 

In this Spin Rio review, we tested and checked the casino from all angles. They have some good aspects for sure, but there are also some things we’re not entirely happy with.

Firstly, the game selection is perhaps not quite as good as we’d expect, especially within the jackpot section. Furthermore, the overall game experience is slightly hindered by the lack of filters and sorting options for the games, which again brings us to the less-than-optimal usability of the site.

Some better opening hours for their customer support team would also have been appreciated. 

Now for the good parts, because there are some of them as well. The services on offer, such as payment options, are good. You can use all the common and popular payment methods for UK players, and all payments are quick and easy to make.

We also have to comment on the security of the casino, as this is as good as it gets. The obvious care for responsible gambling is also a big plus in our book. 

All in all, Spin Rio might not be the best casino for all players, but it’s sure to be a good fit for some.

If you’re more inclined to appreciate the security and safe play than a casino site with loads of bells and whistles, then this might be for you.

Alternatively, you may give a chance to one of Spin Rio's sister sites like Luckster online casino or Regent Play, both of which offer an equally good service.