Monster

The fun, playful, slots-focusedMonster Casino is a lively online platform that operates under the Jumpman Gaming network as part of ProgressPlay Ltd. With over 2,000 slots and great bingo integration, this UK-based operator has been running its casino since 2021 on both mobile and desktop. Besides the slots, there are live games, jackpots and plenty of table games on offer too. With strong licensing from the UKGC and Malta Gaming Authority, this site has lots to offer the Irish player, all of which we’ll cover in this review. Here, I cover licensing, games, bonuses, mobile payments and support, so you can get started fully informed.

Key Information About Monster Casino

The platform offers a solid foundation for welcoming players. Here’s everything you need to know about Monster Casino Ireland:

Advantages and Disadvantages of Monster Casino

As with any online casino platform, there are pros and cons to this site. Here’s my take on what’s positive and negative at Monster Casino.

Advantages

• UKGC license
• 1,000+ slots
• Unique bingo integration
• Fun and playful theme
• Low starting deposit of just €10
• Slot tournament availability
• Mobile-optimised site
• Top providers present
• Plenty of jackpot, live and table games
• A range of accepted payment methods
• 24/7 support available (though you have to go through cashier/account menus to find it)

Disadvantages

• Very UK-focused
• Slow withdrawals (3-5 days)
• The live casino selection has limited hours compared to some competitors. 
• No native apps available
• Scores below average on Casino Guru’s safety index (6/10) due to its T&Cs on confiscating betting winnings based on betting techniques and amounts

Overall, though, the pros certainly outweigh the cons on this platform. I had mixed expectations before reviewing the site and was pleasantly surprised by what I found.

Monster Casino’s Games

Games here are a strong point. There are plenty in various categories, including Irish favourites. Across all categories, there are over 2,500 games available.

Slots as a Main Focus

Monster Casino Ireland has at least 2,000 slots from the world’s top providers, including:

• NetEnt
• Red Tiger
• Play’n GO
• Gameburger
• Eyecon
• NoLimit City
• Hacksaw Gaming and others

The range is easy to navigate and filter, and it includes classic 3-reel slots as well as video slots with five or more reels. There are also plenty of Megaways™ titles and progressive jackpots, including the Mega Moolah network. The most popular titles here are Starburst and Gonzo’s Quest by NetEnt, the famous record-breaking Mega Moolah (of course) by Microgaming and the UK/Ireland favourite Fluffy Favourites by Eyecon. 

Bingo At Monster Casino

One unique feature here is the bingo integration. There are multiple themed bingo rooms with hourly and daily games available. There are 90-ball, 80-ball and 75-ball options as well as speed bingo. 

What is great about how Monster Casino sets up its bingo is that your wallet for both the casino and bingo rooms is integrated, so you can easily switch between the two. The rooms have welcoming and interactive hosts, and you can also use the auto-daub feature so you never miss a thing. 

The one downside we’ve found (though it’s very minor) is that you can’t play bingo on a desktop. This is only available to mobile players. 

Table Games and Live Casino

Don’t let the slots-focused theme put you off exploring the live games here. Monster Casino Ireland has a reputation for having limited live titles, but I don’t concur! There are plenty available from Evolution Gaming, Playtech and Inspired, including popular variations of Roulette, Baccarat and Blackjack as well as titles like Ice Fishing, Adventures Beyond Wonderland Live, War, Race Track and Crazy Pachinko.

As for RNG table games, there are 20+ blackjack games, three baccarat games and around 20 roulette titles, including European Roulette. Compared to competitors, these clearly aren’t a priority but there’s still plenty to keep you entertained. 

How to Sign Up

Registration at Monster Casino is standard:

1. Visit Monstercasino.com and click ‘Join now.’
2. Complete the form on the first page with your email address, a password and your phone number. Tick the box to confirm you’re over 18 and accept the T&Cs.
3. Complete the next page with your first name, last name, date of birth and gender, and tick to say you agree to marketing. 
4. Enter your address and select your currency as EUR. Then click ‘Submit.’

You’ll be directed to make a deposit, but you can do this later. You’ll also need to complete the Ireland check, which includes verifying your mobile number within seven days. 

The Know Your Customer (KYC) verification will require you to submit proof of your identity with a photo ID (passport or driving license), proof of address and card verification. This takes between 24 and 72 hours to process. 

Once your account is open, you’ll be able to access a range of responsible gambling tools. These include checking your transaction history, setting limits and self-exclusion. 

Payments

Monster Casino Ireland offers plenty of ways to make payments in EUR:

• Cards: Visa/Mastercard
• E-wallets: PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, Astropay, Payz, MuchBetter
• Bank transfer: Pay By Bank
• Prepaid card: Paysafecard
• Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC

Deposits are instant and the minimum is €10. The same methods are available for withdrawals (except Paysafecard, which is a one-way transaction). Processing always takes one business day and you must have completed KYC requirements before you can withdraw. Withdrawal speeds are somewhat slower than competitors like LeoVegas:

• Visa/Mastercard: 3–5 days
• PayPal: 3–7 business days
• Trustly: 3 business days
• Payz: 3 business days
• Neteller: 1 business day
• Pay by Bank: 1 business day
• InstantEFT: 3 business days

The only fees charged at Monster Casino are for crypto withdrawals, which are:

• BTC: 0.00005 BTC
• ETH: 0.001 ETH
• USDC: €1

You should always check your payment provider doesn’t charge fees at their end too.

Support Channels

Monster Casino has a range of support available to customers and although many reviews say there are limited hours and that it’s not 24/7, I debunk that myth! We’ve actually found the support here, including the live chat, is available round the clock. 

Here’s how to get help:

• Live chat 24/7 - the icon doesn’t always show, which may be where the confusion lies in some reviews. You need to go to the account/cashier section to access it
• Email: [email protected] (expect a 6-24h response time)
• Help Centre: lots of detailed FAQs

In my testing, the agents were professional and knowledgeable. When I couldn’t find the bingo section on the desktop site, for example, they answered straight away. 

Bonuses

There are several promotions and tournaments available to both new and existing customers. This includes the comprehensive welcome package offering up to €1,000 + free spins on Starburst across your first four deposits:

• 1st deposit: 100% up to €100 + 100 FS
• 2nd deposit: 50% up to €200 + 50 FS
• 3rd deposit: 100% up to €200 + 50 FS
• 4th deposit: 25% up to €500 + 50 FS

What’s slightly off-putting about this Monster Casino bonus, though, is the high minimum deposit required (€50), which could put off more casual players. Deposits by Skrill and Neteller also mean you can’t join in. Unfortunately, the wagering requirements are 50x and must be completed within 30 days. These are high compared to the 35x industry average. For the free spins part of the bonus, the expiry is 7 days. 

Contribution to wagering depends on what games you play. Slots contribute 100%, video poker 5%, and blackjack, baccarat, roulette and poker table games are 10%. 

There is a VIP rewards system that is points-based, ranging from Level 1 up to Level 10. The more points you earn, the higher your level and rewards. Points are earned by playing certain games or making bets. 

Design and Usability

Monster Casino has a fun and playful design, with the purple and green monster theme running across the whole site. The interface itself is easy to navigate. 

There’s a clear top menu showing the main sections of the site (Casino, Sports, Live), a trophy symbol to access the rewards section, your bonus balance and your real money balance (with a Deposit button next to it). The left sidebar shows icons until you hover over it, at which point it shows you what they mean.

Games are easy to find. You can scroll down to search by type (New, Featured, Slots, Live, Vegas, Jackpots, Casual) or use the search to find a game by name or provider. Compared to competitors, the theme and ease of navigation are certainly strengths. However, it does feel less “premium” than the likes of LeoVegas. 

Playing on Mobile

Though no apps are available in Google Play or the Apple App Store, Monster Casino Ireland is certainly recommended for mobile use. It is responsive and has lots to offer (more so than the desktop version, which doesn’t offer bingo). 

The site works through HTML5 on any browser, offering instant play with fast loading times. It all still feels very ‘app-like.’ You can access 90% of slots this way and can play them in both portrait and landscape modes with responsive touch controls. It’s good to have a fast-loading modern device for the best experience.

The advantage of no apps means you’ve always got the latest version, and with no download, your phone has more storage space. Without an app, though, you can’t have push notifications or biometric login, which might put some users off.

My Recommendations

A real highlight of Monster Casino is its slot games from the world’s top providers. I love how there are three live software providers too, which is more than many competitors. For Irish players, I recommend:

• Rainbow Riches: An Irish-themed favourite by Barcrest

• Fluffy Favourites: A UK/Irish favourite by Eyecon Limited. It’s a 5x3 grid with 25 paylines and high volatility

• Bonanza Megaways: A 6-reel video slot with 96.0% RTP and a max win of 26,000x

• Mega Moolah: The most famous of all progressive jackpots! A safari-themed game by Microgaming that offers record-breaking prizes

• Immortal Romance: A 5-reel slot with 243 ways to win. Based on a vampire theme

• Gonzo’s Quest: A NetEnt video slot with medium volatility and 95.79% RTP. Based on the lost city of El Dorado

• Book of Dead: 5 reels, 5 rows and 10 paylines on an Ancient Egyptian theme by Play’n GO

• Starburst: NetEnt’s low-medium volatility gem-based slot has an RTP of 96.09% and a max win of 50,000x

If you want a break from slots, why not try some of the high RTP live games like Caribbean Stud Poker (98.19%), Lightning Baccarat (98.76%) or Infinite Blackjack (99.47%).