Grand Ivy Casino Review

Powered by several different casino software providers, including NetEnt, Amaya, NYX, Leander, and Evolution Gaming, The Grand Ivy offers up all sorts of different options for players. As is so often the case at online casinos, slots make up the bulk of the action; you can try more than 500 games here and, of those, we’d estimate 0around 75%-80% are slots.

Some of the slots on offer include:

• Book of Dead
• Gun Slinger
• Pirates’ Plenty
• Rogue Treasure
• Golden Colts
• Extra Chilli
• Naked Gun
• The Goonies
• Eye of Horus
• Temple Tumble

That list is far from exhaustive, with hundreds more slots available. The site helpfully differentiates blackjack and roulette, of which there are 31 and 19 variations respectively, from its other table games which include:

• Video poker
• Three-card poker
• Live casino games
• Baccarat
• Red Dog
• Sharp Shooter
• Texas Hold’Em

Make no mistake about it, The Grand Ivy offers a huge welcome bonus that all UK players can take advantage of. It’s staggered across three deposits and grants free spins on three different games, so offers plenty of variety too. Let’s take a closer look at some of the ins and outs of this generous welcome bonus:

• 1^st deposit – 100% up to ￡300, plus 25 spins on Starburst
• 2^nd deposit – 25% up to ￡800, plus 50 spins on Aloha Cluster Pays
• 3^rd deposit – 50% up to ￡400, plus 25 spins on Gonzo’s Quest
• A gift of 500 loyalty points
• Wagering requirements of 35x the total bonus, cash, and bonus spins

• Players must put down a minimum deposit of ￡20
• Maximum bets and game weighting apply
• All bonuses not used expired after 30 days

For a site that elsewhere places a lot of emphasis on being elite and the broader idea of ‘deluxe’, we were surprised (though not in a bad way!) to find that The Grand Ivy’s loyalty program is actually much more straightforward and egalitarian than the complex tiered programs you’ll find at a lot of online casinos.

All players earn points (two points for every ￡10 in the case of slots) as they play, which can later be redeemed for bonuses. Exchange 1000 points or more and you’ll earn an additional ￡5 real money bonus.

It comes as no surprise The Grand Ivy has an excellent VIP program. With four tiers, culminating in the Centurion program, there’s a wealth of opportunities available to high rollers here including:

• A personal VIP account manager
• A personal VIP email address
• Same-day withdrawals
• Exclusive cashback offers
• No withdrawal limits
• Birthday cash bonuses
• Seasonal loyalty gifts
• Private VIP tournaments
• Tailormade offers
• Invites to VIP holidays/events

You can apply for fast track if you’re a VIP elsewhere by emailing [email protected].

The Grand Ivy is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority and the UK Gambling Commission, and it also hosts information about its SSL certificates from GeoTrust. We would like to see a little more information about its RTP (return to player) percentages or past audits, and certification from eCOGRA, but this could be added at a later date.

There’s a wide range of payment options to choose from, including:

• Visa
• MasterCard
• Trustly
• Sofort
• Paysafecard
• PayPal
• Neteller
• Skrill
• Interac
• Bank/wire transfers

Currencies include GBP, AUD, CAD, EUR, NOK, SEK, and USD. Some players have complained about pending times of 48+ hours, this isn’t an issue with The Grand Ivy itself.

Grand Ivy doesn’t offer any custom apps, but they have a well-designed mobile site which smartphone or tablets users can access from their web browser. Most games available on desktop are also available on iOS or Android devices – that includes progressive slots! Some titles just aren’t well-suited for use on smaller screens, but that’s common knowledge.

There is a 24/7 support team who can be reached via email and live chat. Getting help via email is as simple as writing your message and firing it off to [email protected]. Their live chat service, powered by the fantastic Zendesk, is straightforward to use and connects you with a friendly and knowledgeable support agent.

The only negative we have here is that there’s no telephone support. In our experience, these folks know how to get the job done and will have you back on the slots in no time.

If you’re wondering what we thought of The Grand Ivy, let’s just say that it lives up to its name! This is an opulent online gambling venue that tries hard to capture the glamour of sophisticated club-style bricks and mortar gambling venues, and overall it does a good job.

The welcome bonus is suitably grand and offers free spins on several slots, but low rollers might struggle to clear the wagering requirements. There’s a range of 500+ games, with plenty of slots choices, and premium support and security into the mix, you can’t go wrong.

The mobile site is on a par with the desktop site, with as many top titles and bonuses. Any minor complaints we’ve mentioned above in our The Grand Ivy review are offset by all of the positives the site has to offer, and we highly recommend this one as a result.