Dove Slots Review
Whilst bingo headed into a bit of a lull during 2015, slots sites started to mushroom everywhere. That year saw a host of sites launch on the newly formed Dragonfish Slots Network, whilst others went mobile with Cozy Games. Nektan were also adding assets to their stable but the most activity came from a a new network - Jumpman Slots - unsurprisingly powered by Jumpman Gaming. The first arrival on this new platform was Dove Slots, a sister site to Dove Bingo. Dove Slots say that they are "a UK online casino offering the hottest slot games around". Read our review to discover more.
Introducing Dove Slots
Dove Slots is a colourfully designed mobile casino site that works on desktop as well as tablets. A graphic depiction of a Las Vegas cityscape can be seen on side of the homepage whilst a hot air balloon basket of slot icons completes the right hand side. A couple of doves tie in to the brand name. Like most Jumpman sites the homepage is dominated with the brand's welcome offer whilst featured slots are also shown. Is there any difference betweem Dove Slots and Dove Bingo? For the most part no which does make you wonder why there are two overly similar sites. Mind you there are nearly 200 similar sites on the network so why not? Dove is accessible on mobile, tablet and desktop. Players don't need to download an app.
Dove Slots Welcome Bonus
New players to Dove Slots are welcomed with the chance to win up to 500 spins on Starburst. Register, loging and deposit £10 and you'll be rewarded with a spin of the Mega Reel. Note that a win isn't guaranteed so you may win nothing, an Amazon voucher or spins on either Starburt or Fluffy Favourites. Wins from the slot spins are paid out as a bonus so wagering terms apply and these are set at x65. For comparison the Dragonfish Network's concern is usually x80 but we still think x65 is on the high side. Further spins of The Mega Wheel are awarded increasing your rewards status with Trophies.
Featured Slots
Dove Slots now offers players over 300 games to play. These include games from Net Entertainment, Pariplay, Nyx, Eyecon and Microgaming. Among the titles available are Sweetie Land, Starburst, Shaman's Dream, Piggy Payout, Piggy Riches, Jimi Hendrix, Guns N Roses, Gonzo's Quest, Fluffy Too, Eggomatic and Aloha Cluster Pays. Progressive jackpot games from Eyecon and Drops & Wins games make up quite an extensive roster on the Jumpman platform. The layout of slots could be better in our view - as is you can only locate games by New, Hot and A to Z. We would like to see sections dedicated to Slingo, Megaways, Daily Drops etc. just to make life easier for players.
Casino & Bingo Games
Video poker games aren't available and you'll need to use the search options to find popular slots such as Megaways titles. Casino and bingo games are also available at Dove Slots. These areas have recently undergone some improvements on the Jumpman platform although the casino games are under 'Table Games' rather than the obvious casino tab. Live blackjack and live roulette are new additions but there are no game shows such as Deal Or No Deal or Monopoly Live. Thankfully Jumpman have dumped their own bingo rooms in favour of third party products. This means bingo players can now play 75 ball and 90 ball games in the Pragmatic Play powered bingo rooms.
Dove Slots Promotions
Promotions at Dove Slots are the standard network offers from Jumpman Gaming. These include Rewards Reel for regulars and new players, Happy Hour every Wednesday and extra spins of The Mega Reel on deposits of £20 or more. Note that wagering terms still apply to these extra spins of the Mega Reel. A trophies scheme is also in play and this gives players opportunities for further turns on the Mega Reel. Players can increase their status and earn trophies by wagering at Hyper Slots and completing challenges. You can even win a free Amazon voucher when you collect 200 trophies although you'd have to wager a lot to achieve that level. Tournaments and prize draws from slot providers used to take place every month but we rarely hear of them any more. A monthly prize draw funded by Jumpan Gaming occasionally occurs across the network too.
Depositing & Safe Gambling
Deposits at Dove Slots can be made using debit cards, Paypal, Paysafecard and mobile. Withdrawal terms have improved recently and the minimum amounts now much more favourable but things have gone off the rails a little with the implementation of a £2.50 withdrawal fee. This fee is applicable whether you choose to withdraw £10 or £100. In our view it's predatory and discourages players taking out their winnings. Responsible gambling is important and Jumpman Gaming provide various tools to their players. These include self imposed limits, reality check reminders and self exclusion. If you choose self exclusion then this applies to all Jumpman brands.
Our Verdict
As the first brand on the Jumpman Slots Network, Dove Slots promised much. However since it's launch it's been joined by over 190 other brands plus the transfer of the 15 Network group to pretty much the same platform. Player terms have improved considerably since Dove Slots launched although the x65 wagering term on the welcome offer, and other bonuses, is hefty. There's also the possibility that no bonus is awarded on your first deposit. An admin fee on withdrawals is also frustrating. When we last reviewed Dove we said "the bingo product adds little to the site and more table games plus a live casino would improve the offering". Well the bingo product has been improved and live casino has now become part of the network. However should you sign up? Well if you've not joined a Jumpman Slots brand then the answer is yes. If you've already tried one then you may not get too much value - other than a new welcome offer - by trying another.
Important Details About Dove Slots
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