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Capitan Cooks Casino
Capitan Cooks is one of the more experienced, and by that we mean, longest running casinos available on the web having been established in 1999. Nearing a decade of serving their members, they also boast some of the higher payouts available to online casinos. In addition to the large winning amounts, Capitan Cooks has been around long enough to know that without excellent service, you have little chance of getting players to return time and time again. They start at the beginning by providing a variety of ways to get in touch with them in regards to issues, or just simply questions: including email and telephone options as well as live web chat services. They continue by making sure that bonuses, specials and promotions keep players glad they continue to patronize Capitan Cooks Casino.
We’ll start with the Welcome Bonus. It’s a relatively new version of an always-great-to-get-new-players-in-the-door trick. Capitan Cooks is offering not a matching bonus, but rather a free credit bonus. Let me explain. Many of the no-deposit bonuses (as few as they are) end up giving players around $10 in free money; the companies don’t want to risk a lot of money in case the player decides the casino is not for them, and now they’re out ten bucks. Rather, Capitan Cooks is offering $500 in free credits that you can play with for 60 minutes (one hour). As long as a couple of things have happened in that time period, mainly that you’ve made at least a hundred bets in the hour, and you’ve won $20 profit, then you can transfer your bonus and new winnings into your real money account. You can transfer up to $200 of the funds, and the minimum play through requirement is 30 times. You should be aware that each of the games you can choose from will contribute a different percentage to your play through requirement, so read carefully. Also, if, on the off chance, you have not made the $20 or couldn’t get 100 bets in after 60 minutes, Capitan Cooks will then offer you a 100% Match Bonus up to $50 free.
So there’s your in. But once you’ve got money on the table, what counts is your chances of getting more off than you wagered. And that’s where the odds come in. According to research, Capitan Cooks consistently offers some of the highest odds available on the internet, many times they are number one in the monthly reports. And it’s provable- the claims and independent audits are published and accessible through their website. The most well known name in auditing, eCOGRA (eCommerce and Online Gambling Regulation and Assurance) has verified Capitan Cooks as an online casino worthy of accreditation and approval. As a third party, not-for-profit organization set up for the benefit of fairness to players, eCOGRA is the name to be trusted in the industry and their Seal of Approval goes a long way in our books. Generally speaking, be very, very wary of any casino that doesn’t have eCOGRA’s blessing. Capitan Cooks doesn’t stop there, though- they’re also members of the Interactive Gaming Council. Their license and registration information is filed through the Kahnawake Gaming Commission.
Capitan Cooks is powered, not surprisingly, through the almighty Microgaming: taking advantage of their Viper Software gives Cooks the advantage of providing the highest technology to their members. There are two versions of the games available- a non-download Flash version (which supports most of the games) and all 220 can be found in a download platform. A summary of the games you’ll find in the casino include 24 Gold Series Games, 21 of which are BlackJack games. All in all, there are about 35 BlackJack games and versions, as well as 7 multi-hand games like Vegas Strip, Atlantic City, Vegas Downtown, Spanish 21, Bonus BlackJack, Double Exposure and of course Classic BlackJack. If you’re a casino hound, you’ll be pleased to know that all the table games are offered at Capitan Cooks like Craps, Baccarat, Three Card Poker, Red Dog, Sic Bo, Keno, Casino War, Poker Pursuit, and Cyberstud Poker. Video Poker your thing? You’ll be ecstatic to explore their realm of nine 50-Play Power Poker, nine 10-Play Power Poker, eight Power Poker, eight 100-Play Power Poker, and fifteen standard games.
There are many gamblers who like to give the games and platforms a try before they start making deposits, and Capitan Cooks has opened their doors to these players by offering unlimited play for “fun money” credits. Keep in mind that the progressive games can only be played with real money, for obvious reasons. But don’t be afraid to check out the jackpots, as they are often among the highest around. Adding them all together, Capitan Cooks progressive jackpots often total over $8 million and do include the three highest paying player favorites: Major Millions, Mega Moolah, and King Cashalot. To drive the point home, Capitan Cooks is credited with creating the first millionaire in an online casino, a gambler who walked away with almost $1.6 million after playing Major Millions in the year 2002.
And that’s Capitan Cooks Casino in a nutshell. They’ve been around for a long time (considering the industry) and for a good reason. A good overall casino. They offer fair play and safe transactions. Deposit methods are ensured through a 128-bit encryption method to prevent hackers, and there are fifteen different options to cater to all kinds of gamblers. To make sure you feel good about your transactions, take a look at their Beginners Guide that details not only the cashier functions, but goes into downloading the software safely to your hard drive. For deposits, you can get guidance through the Deposit Helper to assist you in determining which of the transaction options will work best for you, and where you are. Oh, and check out their Loyalty Program once you get going. It’s called Casino Rewards. Being a member in the program ensures you earn comp points with every bet you place, and can be redeemed at any of the network casinos.