PlayLive! Online Casino

 Review

PlayLive! Hands-on Review

PlayLive is one of the longest standing casino brands in United States having strong brand recognition in both the online and brick-and-mortar space.

I set out to review the online platform, and the experience was excellent. It was simple from sign-up to eventually withdrawing, and any issues or questions I had were quickly resolved by support.

Desktop Experience

The desktop website for PlayLive isn’t perfect. It feels dated and cluttered, and it was hard to initially adjust to. At the top of the homescreen, it will show a combination of your promotions and popular games, which can make it difficult to find exactly what you’re looking for.

Once you scroll down past the header bar, it is just the pictures of the games which I also found annoying. There wasn’t much sorting, it just essentially plastered all of the games on the screen with seemingly no rhyme or reason to the order. However, you can filter by game developer and Sort the games by minimum and maximum bets.

It does feature a handy search bar, which worked flawlessly and seemed to pick up on keywords that weren’t included directly in the name. It automatically narrows the search as you type rather than having to reload the page, which led to efficient and easy searching for games.

Once I got a feel for the site and spent some time on it, I was able to figure out how to find the games and what I was looking for – it just took some getting used to.

The website layout and design need work but I have no complaints about the performance. The website and its games loaded and responded perfectly, and I enjoyed the great features offered by the site. Overall, it was a fine experience so PlayLive! gets a 7.9 in experience from me.

Mobile Experience

PlayLive!’s free casino app is available in both Apple's App Store and Google Play, and the app installed in seconds on my high-speed Wi-Fi connection. If installing an app isn't ideal, you can still play on your phone or tablet's browser.

The casino does use location tracking to verify you're in Pennsylvania. Make sure that's turned on, or you'll experience a block that keeps you from accessing the casino.

When using the app, I did run into some technical issues and it wasn’t a perfect experience. At times, scanning the section of games was a bit jumpy – I'd scroll down and it would bounce me back up a row.

The app crashes occasionally when loading games, during play, and during bonuses. When you reload the app after crashing during bonuses, it acts as if your bonus spins are over, and while it does add your money, but I do have some trouble trusting whether or not the results are legitimate.

The app is slow and can be unresponsive, which can be frustrating, and overall, I enjoyed my time playing on the desktop much more than playing on the app.

Is PlayLive! Legit?

Yes, PlayLive is a legit online casino. It has brick-and-mortar properties located in Pennsylvania and is as recognizable as any brand in the space.

It is regulated by the State of Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and is transparent with its terms and conditions, regulations, and platform rules.

PlayLive! Customer Support

PlayLive! Self-Exclusion & Player Safety

Within your account, you’re welcome to set daily, weekly, and monthly deposit and wagering limits. Log in and go to your account to create a time limit that prevents you from playing at the casino for more than X hours per day or set a timeout of 72 hours or longer.

You can also set a maximum bet that you’re never able to exceed. While these limits take effect instantly, allow 24 hours for their removal or increase to take effect.

Self-exclusion is another option. There’s a 12-month minimum requirement for self-exclusion.

If those options are not enough, PlayLive! Casino offers a list of agencies and their contact information in the “Responsible Gaming” section of the site. One of the most important is Gambler’s Anonymous of PA, which offers 50 locations for support groups. You can also call 1-800-GAMBLER for immediate support.

How to Join PlayLive!

You must be in Pennsylvania to play for real money, but you can join the casino from your current location. To do so, follow these steps.

• Enter your email

• Use the dropdown menu to enter your date of birth

• Create a username and secure password

• Repeat the password in the second box to confirm it

• Answer the two security questions or select different questions from the dropdown list

• Click the red "Next" button

On the next page, you will need to do the following:

• Type out your legal name

• Enter your legal address

• Provide your cellphone number

• Submit the last four digits of your SSN

Wait for the security code to arrive as an SMS on your phone and enter that code to complete the registration process. You'll land at the cashier page for deposits.

Not only does PlayLive! Casino offer a dazzling array of games and one of the best no-deposit online casino bonuses you'll find anywhere, but it offers some pretty extensive customer support options as well. We'll take a closer look at the options available to you if you need assistance while on the site.

PlayLive! Promotions and Bonuses

From the moment you sign up to play at PlayLive, you're rewarded with several enticing bonuses, including a no-deposit free spin bonus and a first deposit match.

No-Deposit Bonus

Upon joining the online casino, ensure you go to your player account tab and claim the welcome promotion to claim the PlayLive! Casino no deposit bonus. If you do not opt-in, you risk not receiving your bonus.

You'll receive 25 Bonus Spins immediately that are good for any of the following games:

• Finn and the Swirly Spin

• Gonzo's Quest

• Parthenon: Quest for Immortality

• Pork Knox

• Silverback Gold

You have seven days to use the free spins, and any winnings come with a 20x wagering requirement.

After 30 days, any winnings you received with the free spins are removed from your account if you've failed to complete the wagering requirement.

Only slot games count 100% towards this requirement. Video poker and table games count for 10%. So if you were to place a $5 bet on blackjack, you’d contribute $0.50 toward the requirement. But if you placed the same $5 bet on a slot machine, all $5 will count toward the wagering requirement.

So clearly, the best bet to clear efficiently is slots.

No Deposit Bonus Terms and Conditions

• Get 25 FREE Spins on sign up and opt-in

• No promo code is required

• Any winnings have a 20x wagering requirement

• Must clear wagering requirement within 30 days of winnings

• Limited to one (1) no-deposit offer per person

First Deposit Match

To claim the first deposit match, you must opt in. Just navigate to the PlayLive! Promotions tab and opt-in before making your deposit.

Once you’ve opted in, make your first deposit of $30 or more to receive a 125% welcome bonus, up to $625 in bonus funds. For example, if you were to deposit $100, you would receive $125 in bonus funds and have a total balance of $225.

The welcome bonus has a 10x wagering requirement in place, which is about what you can expect at online casinos. So for the same $100 deposit, you’d need to contribute $2,250 toward your requirement to make the bonus funds withdrawable.

It's required that you complete the wagering requirement within seven days of receiving the bonus money.

For the wagering requirement, it's best to play slots as they count 100% towards the requirement. If you play other games, the following rules apply.

• Table games: 10% of your wagers count towards the wagering requirement.

• Video poker: 10% of your wagers count towards the requirement.

• Live dealer games: None of your wagers count towards the requirement.

Say you placed $50 in wagers on slots. That's $50 towards a wagering requirement. If you placed $50 in wagers on Blackjack, you've only met $5 of the wagering requirement. That's why slots are best when you have these conditions to meet.

Rewards System

Do you play at land-based Pennsylvania casinos? If you do and are a Live! Rewards® Players Club member, link it to your PlayLive! Casino account. When you do, you receive $25 in free slot play.

You also receive 1 tier credit for every $3 in wagers in the online or mobile casino. In one of Pennsylvania’s Live! casinos, you get $1 in comp points for every $1 you spend in the shops and restaurants.

Several Live! Rewards Players Club levels exist, including Classic, Gold, Platinum, Black, Jade, and Chairman’s Club. There’s also an exclusive club level for veterans, active-duty military, Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Armed Forces Reserves members and their spouses.Members enjoy perks like:

• Access to exclusive member-only events and promotions
• Birthday presents and free meals on your birthday
• Bonus entries on giveaways
• Casino store and restaurant discounts
• Free check cashing
• Member-only discounts
• Same-day free slot play and comping

Banking Methods Breakdown

PlayLive! has a wide variety of banking methods, and if you’re in the area – you can even deposit and withdraw through the cage at either of the PlayLive! Properties. They also offer a majority of the popular banking methods you’ll see at online casinos or when purchasing anything online.

Deposits

One of the great benefits of PlayLive! is the availability of PayPal as a deposit method. If you don’t use PayPal – no worries, they accept a majority of the popular payment methods, including online banking, debit card, and PayNearMe. If you’re in the area, you’re also able to make a deposit at the cage of PlayLive!’s brick-and-mortar properties.

The minimum deposit will vary depending on the method of payment – but for a majority of them, you’ll be able to make a deposit for as little as $5.

Withdrawals

In order to submit a withdrawal request, you must first verify the method by by making a successful deposit using that method.

You will be able to withdrawal using any of the methods you make a deposit of except for Credit/Debit card. You must verify your PlayLive! Account by verifying your identity using a valid driver's license or ID card – passports are not accepted. You also must submit a photo of yourself holding a valid ID card.

The minimum withdrawal method is $10 for most electronic methods and $100 in person at Live! Casino properties. No fees will be charged by PlayLive! When making a withdrawal.

What Games Are Offered?

The short answer for what games are offered at PlayLive! is essentially all of them. They have over 600 games available, including slots from the top developers, video poker, table games, and Live Dealer games.

Slots

You’ll essentially have your pick of the litter when it comes to slots at PlayLive! with offerings from a majority of the top developers, including Big Time Gaming, Konami, NetENT, and more.

They offer over 500 slot games and a ton of variety – including many you’ll see at their brick-and-mortar properties. Not all online casinos offer Rich Little Piggies, Thunder Cash, and Wheel of Fortune on their online version, so it was great to see some familiar favorites.

PlayLive! offers a solid chunk of jackpot slots – some with progressive jackpots over $100,000. There are around 60 jackpot slots which is more than many of their competitors offer, and with higher prizes than I’ve seen at any online casinos.

All of the possible slot game themes are covered too, including ancient worlds, animals, fishing, food/candy, and sports. New slots are added regularly, so you're never limited. Here are a few of my favorites.

• Black Diamond Deluxe

• Fortune Coin Multiway

• Mystic Moon Big Hit Bonanza

Table Games

The table games area has 26 options that cover all of my favorites and provide a lot of surprises. Some live dealer games are included here, too, so the total number of strictly online table games is lower.

You’ll have access to the standard (and some variant) versions of:

• Blackjack

• Roulette

• Baccarat

• 3 Card Stud

• Ultimate Texas Hold ‘em

As well as some more unique options, such as Live Football Studio. It’s a game that combines Baccarat with Sports, where rather than betting on a Banker or Player, you bet on home or away. As a sports fan, this was a unique twist I enjoyed.

Video Poker

They offer 14 unique Video Poker games which is a huge amount compared to PlayLive!’s competitors. Here are all the variations available for video poker:

• Jacks Or Better

• I Heart Suits Poker

• Draw Poker

• Let It Ride

• Ultimate X Poker

One of the rarer options is Ultimate X Poker which allows you to play multiple hands of Video Poker with multipers that build based on the previous hand.

It’s one of the most popular Video Poker variants at brick and mortar casinos – but one I rarely see at online casinos.

Live Dealer

There are 9 different Live! dealer games, so you should have plenty of options for the standard games you’d see at casinos. Here are the Live Dealer games available:

• Ultimate Texas Hold ‘em

• Craps

• Roulette

• Baccarat

• Football Studio

• Blackjack

You won’t have a ton of variety in these games outside of Lighting Roulette – which randomly adds multiplies to certain bets meaning you can get up to a 500x multiplier and win some huge prizes if the ball falls your way.

PlayLive! Casino Odds

PlayLive! Is partnered with a number of the top game developers and offers a ton of games, a majority of which you can easily find the RTP for online through the Games information tab or online through the game developer.

The RTPs of most slot machines are around 96%, but there are a couple of games you can play to boost your chances of winning and clear your wagering requirements.

• Blood Suckers: 97% RTP
• Lost Relics: 96.3% RTP
• Wheel of Fortune Ruby Riches: 96.15% RTP
• Wheel of Fortune Megaways: 96.46% RTP
• Vegas Night Life: 96% RTP

PlayLive! Review Conclusion

PlayLive! Casino has so much to offer players within Pennsylvania. As soon as you join, there are 25 free spins available, so you can try the casino without risk. If it's a great fit, deposit with the 125% match and keep playing.

The games are plentiful and cover every possible preference. With hundreds of slots, there is a game for every taste, but an ample number of table and video poker games add to the fun. Personally, I love that the casino also adds Slingo, one of my favorite games for unwinding after a long day.

PlayLive! Is a solid option for those and Pennslyvania and is at least worth a shot to check out for yourself.