SIA Casino is an online casino with a fresh athletic theme. Their games are powered by following software providers: Playtech, iSoftBet and 1x2Gaming. They are licensed under the jurisdiction of Kahnawake and The Jersey Gambling Comission.
Security and Fairness
Playing online shouldn't have to be a dangerous thing, and SIA Casino takes the necessary steps to ensure that their players are not at any risk. This begins with the process of encryption, made possible with 128-bit SSL technology. Encryption makes it impossible for strangers to steal your personal or financial data. From there, data is kept protected with various server technologies endorsed by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
In order to assure players that their games are fair, SIA Casino gets their games audited through third-party mathematicians at GLI. Each month, they generate a report that states not only that the games are fair, but also the payout percentages for the previous month for each category of games. This report can be read by clicking the seal at the bottom of the site.
Support
SIA Casino has received acclaim for its customer service. The primary source of the praise is their live chat function, which allows players to get in touch with a helpful representative in a matter of seconds at any time of day. In the event that a player wishes to contact SIA Casino through other means, he or she may also send them an email or call them. Please note that only North American players may use the toll-free number; others must use the international tolled number.
Games
Due to their usage of different software platforms, SIA Casino is able to provide different games to appeal to all types of gamblers. Their largest selection is, of course, their slots. The games come in a number of different styles, from Age of the Gods slot to the Rocky slot. These range from classic three-reel games to bonus-filled video slots, each with its own theme.
It should come as no surprise that the table game selection is impressive, as well. With four roulette variants and four blackjack variants, lovers of either of these games can find their ideal version. Additionally, players can check out their fully animated craps and baccarat, as well as some one-of-a-kind games like Starvaganza and Tequila Poker.
Video poker players also have a decent amount of games to choose from. From the standard games like Jacks or Better and Deuces Wild to the more extravagant MegaJacks and 2-Ways Royal, there's plenty of dealing, discarding, and drawing action to be had. Some of the variants come in multi-hand denominations, but not all.
The site works fairly well, it's a Canadian company, and the online chat was prompt and helpful.
A warning to casual bettors - don't plan on ever getting the "free" signup bonus. The rollover requirement for the signup bonus was not disclosed, or if was, it was well hidden. I never would have signed up if I knew about it. To actually get my $100 signup bonus, I have to place another $2,000 of bets. Given that the vig is about 5%, that means all told, the "free" signup bonus is worth... nothing.
Turns out, bookies rip off clueless bettors - who knew?