Jackpotjoy

Jackpotjoy

Over four million people enjoy the services of instant win and bingo site Jackpotjoy making it the UK's leading online platform in its field. Jackpotjoy has risen to prominence in recent years thanks to its heavy television advertising campaign fronted by the so-called 'Queen of Bingo' Eastenders actress Barbara Windsor.

The site is owned by the Gamesy Group who also run bingo and casino operations online for well-known media brands such as The Sun, Fabulous magazine and Virgin. Under the watchful eye of CEO Noel Hayden, Gamesy took over four million cash bets in 2012 and increased its revenue by 25 per cent in the same year.

Jackpotjoy was presented with the Best Online Game of the Year award for 'Gameshow Bingo' at the WhichBingo Awards in 2014. It also scooped awards for the Best Online Bingo Promotion and the Best Online Bingo Site at the same ceremony. It was also bestowed with the Innovation in Bingo gong at the EGR Awards in 2013.

Roll the Dice!

The large variety of games can be found in the 'Games' drop-down menu in the left hand column of the Jackpotjoy homepage. Selecting this will see the user sent to the games homepage upon which they will be able to view the 'Top Games', whilst there's adverts for those offering progressive jackpots to the right. Players will also notice that the drop-down menu will have been released up the left hand side allowing customers to select their preferred game from the list of game types, be it 'Multiline Games' or 'Bingo Games'; 'New Games' or 'Classic Slots'; 'Casino Games' or 'Jackpots'. Indeed, there is also 'Video Poker' and 'Scratchcards' for the punter's delectation. With around 130 games types available on Jackpotjoy - nobody can complain about a lack of choice!

Not only is there variety of game types to be had but there's also plenty of themed games for those who like playing bingo and casino with a televisual twist. Jackpotjoy currently have a number of telly tie-ins including 'Take Me Out Bingo', 'The Million Pound Drop' and 'Deal or No Deal', allowing customers to feel like they're on the real shows without the embarrassment of appearing on TV. There are also plenty of rooms with a film theme too. Both 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and 'The Godfather' are multiline slot games based on the classic movies of yesteryear.

It is very simple to get stuck into one of the many activities. There's a 'Play' button beneath each of the icons - it really is that easy!

As it is common for these games to have a different set of rules to their more traditional counterparts, it is paramount for Jackpotjoy to inform the customer of how to play so as to avoid them feeling like they are flying by the seat of their pants. Luckily, the website does feature such instructions beneath every games icon - even those that may strike some as being basic.

The rules comprise of two tabs; one entitled 'Introduction' providing a summary of the game and a breakdown of all the key information including such things coin sizes and the biggest achievable windfall. The second tab, 'How To Play' is a more thorough instructional. Whilst it is beneficial for these rules to be comprehensive, there is a lack of any visual images so the user is reliant on the accuracy and detail of the writing. Without such helpful pointers, some descriptions can also seem verbose and over-facing.

Customer Service

It has never been as easy to begin playing bingo, slots and casino games on Jackpotjoy.com with the handy 'Getting Started' tab that can be found down the left-hand side of the webpage. This focus on ease of use makes the site more inclusive than many of its leading rivals, addressing issues that may arise before they actually do.

There are five useful sections to the 'Getting Started' webpage, each present a different feature to help the least experienced gamer through their first Jackpotjoy pursuits. The first concerns how the company's games can be played for free in the 'Demo Mode', allowing punters to improve without having to risk any of their hard earned pounds. This mode can be accessed by hovering over the relevant game icon.

The second of these features shows how easy it is to take part in Jackpotjoy's free daily games, in which there are cash and free spins up for grabs. With prizes of up to £750, plus the 'Tiki Temple' progressive jackpot, users are encouraged to access these free games by selecting the demarcated tab in the lobby. Again, these freebies are a great way of customers honing their technique without having to put their money where their mouth is.

Jackpotjoy can be downloaded to players' desktops so they can enjoy the plentiful rewards on offer without any hassle. The website advertises this feature as being 'completely safe, it's easy to use and it's exclusive', as well as boasting about their easy to use lobby. It is easy to access new games by selecting the 'More Games' tab on the toolbar.

Finally, newbies will relish the chance to get promotions straight to their e-mail inboxes. By selecting 'My Details' from the 'My Account' drop-down tab, customers can type in their email address to ensure that they never miss out on the latest fantastic offers. The following promotions and products are run for the foreseeable future though Jackpotjoy users should be sure to keep an eye on the complimentary monthly deals that see they savvy - and the lucky - get extra value from their accounts.

Terms and conditions regarding each promotion can be found on the relevant promo page. Should this drop-down menu refer the customer to the standard terms, these can be found by scrolling to the bottom of the page and searching under the 'About Jackpotjoy' heading.

The first long-standing offering is the 'Nora Chatty' application, available to customers every Monday from 6PM to 8PM. In this room, users can get the lowdown on the latest soap and celebrity news whilst always remaining in the race to win many fabulous prizes. A tie-in with their star face, Barbara Windsor, this is a great way to start the week!

Registered users can also take a spin of the 'Daily Sale Wheel' to achieve offers and deals on certain slots and games. Such eligible games in this promotion include 'Wonderland', 'Jungle Jump', 'Tiki Temple' and 'Houdini'.

There's also free 'Playoff Palace' bingo game tickets on offer to lucky users of the 'Sapphire Room'. A total of 12 tickets (six for weekday games, six for the weekend) can be retrieved by winning a line, two lines or a full house on selected games in the 'Sapphire Room' before 7:55PM on a weekday. Those winners wanting to play the 'Playoff Palace' on their mobile devices will not be able to do so, so should get themselves logged on to their nearest PC or Laptop!

Perhaps the biggest of all the Jackpotjoy offers is the 'Jackpot Hero' scheme. This promotion runs until Thursday 11th December. A user wagering just 20 minutes prior to a 'Jackpot Hero' being crowned sees them in receipt of a rather marvellous cash bonus. This promotion enables Jackpotjoy to reward a number of players simultaneously.

Bonus Offers

Jackpotjoy also run a refer a friend scheme which could see both referee and friend richer to the tune of £20. For this to be successful, the referee must invite the friend through the website's 'Refer A Friend' page. The pal must then deposit using the same currency as the person who referred them, gamble a minimum of £40 and meet the wagering requirements as written in the promotion's terms and conditions. There is no limit to how many people a user can refer.

The terms and conditions of this offer can be found at the bottom of the promotion's relevant webpage, accessible by selecting the 'Refer a Friend' link in the list up the left hand side of the homepage.

In Summary

It's not hard to see why Jackpotjoy is an award-winning brand. It's key strength is in the variety of game types and themes on offer as well as the number of promotions just waiting for customers to snatch!

Indeed, newbies will find surfing the site to be a hassle-free and rewarding experience. There's a load of features to guide them and make sure that they are engaged long after the expiry of their bonus offers.