Casinos In the Spotlight: Best of 2017

After another successful year, we look back at memorable events and noteworthy brands that made us happy and proud to be part of the gaming community in 2017. Having summarized the performances of inferior casinos, along with their adverse effects in the past 12 months, it is time to move these unpleasantries aside and give credit to whom credit is due - to all the great operators who made a commendable effort to achieve and maintain high-quality services. This is not a small group, mind you. Distinguished brands were numerous and we hope their number signalizes a new direction in the growth and development of the iGaming industry, where we can show that honesty, integrity and professionalism are very much present in this unique field of entertainment.

USA Brands Going Strong

As one of LCB's oldest most reliable partners, Slotland did not disappoint, and continued in the same manner that has made many of our members happy throughout the years. Jack the rep repsresented the casino admirably, and did a fantastic job managing exclusive deals. Boasting a high 4.5 stars rating and over 270, mostly positive, player comments, what they're especially good at are bonuses: the cashback offer alone is a testament to the quality of this operator, it has been active and immensely popular since 2012!

''Slotland is one casino I have played at for years. They are very honest and a quick paying casino. Their games are their own and one of the best in my opinion. Pay out if you pay the top bid can be very high. Most games have progressive payout for top hit. Slotland large payout are a little slim compared to other top casinos. I still would suggest you try this casino. Good game and really fun.''

Sister sites Red Stag and Sloto'Cash reaffirmed strong positions in the LCB list with treats of their own. Thanks to these great brands, LCB'ers enjoy exclusive freeroll slot tournaments, playing for high prizes on the great WSG games, and a quick and efficient customer service both from the official rep and on-site support agents.

''I love Red Stag Casino. The games re fun and so are the tournaments. They have penny tournaments! The customer service staff is very friendly. I love WGS software. I love I can play at Red Stag in mobile version too.''

Held in high regard, the US-friendly Liberty Slots left a lasting impression on our members with a series of amazing tournaments, hosted every month exclusively for players from LCB. There are few WGS-powered casinos, but this former English Harbor site gives a good name to this small group.

''I love this casino along with the other handful of WGS casinos. Liberty slots has some of the best customer support team around. They have very fast payouts and it is all so simple to make deposits. I love there tournaments and how they are ran as well. This is my go to casino.''

Ignition and Casino Extreme do not need a special introduction - they are well known to American gamblers, who uniformly praise timely payments, fast and reliable support, and overal good quality services and games.

Let's see what we thought of the good old Intertops Classic, a trusted site and a highpoint of online gaming in the region and beyond:

'Intertops is by far my favorite online casino. Absolutely the quickest payout I have had from any online casino. Their live chat is 2nd to none and I have yet to wait longer than 60 seconds before I am greeted and questions answered through the live chat service. I would recommend this casino to anyone and everyone as it has been my best online casino experience by leaps and bounds''

Welcoming the Future with Bitcoin

Cryptocurrencies made a boom in the gambling industry and paved way to faster, safer and anonymous transactions, just the thing we desired. Having in mind the advantages of digital money and the possibilities this new way of banking has in our field of entertainment, casinos that have embraced Bitcoin as the most popular and globally used crytpocurrency, deserve an Honorable mention and a place on this list:

• Oshi Casino
• Wild Tornado
• Bitstarz
• Gunsbet
• Joo Casino
• Luckystar.io

If you're looking for the best bonuses around, contemporary look and fair games, go with Oshi; interesting slot combat tournaments, wide selection of games and promotions topped off with an elaborate VIP program are among the attractive features of Wild Tornado; one of the most successful casinos operating on the SOFTSWISS platform, Bitstarz stays on top as an all-around dependable site that keeps a high standard in every respect; Gunsbet is the force of innovation, continually improving the platform and its many gaming options. Lucky Star is a proud bearer of LCB Seal of Approval - this means they are more than able to compete for the best Bitcoin-friendly site of 2017. Joo Casino is on good terms with players and affiliates alike, their grand compilation of slots is a sight to see for every fan of the fast-spinning reels.

Casinos We can Count On

In the gaming world, there are good and there are bad guys, but than there are those who represent a standard. Always consistent and reliable, these operators never failed our expectations. Players are fortunate to have brands they can count on to deliver top software, fair terms of service, multiple payment options, meaningful incentives and finally, timely cash-outs to all lucky winners.

An experienced operator, Mr Green launched in 2007 and has stayed with us ever since, offering a large platform, popular bonuses and close-to-instant withdrawals to UK markets and the rest of Europe.

''Trustworthy casino, first casino where I have cashed out bigger sum. No problems ever with MrGreen.''

32 Red is a veteran of gambling, a massive website dating back to 2002, with loyal players and great ratings across the industry. Their ''trophy cabinet'' is filled with accolades awarded by eminent industry experts.

A pioneer of player-friendly tools and features automatically preventing misuse of bonuses and games, SlotsMillion is at the forefront of groundbreaking gameplay systems with Max Bet, Withdrawal Lock and Table Bet features!

''Another Casino to add to my favorites: Only really active since recent, but i must say their list of Games is simply amazing. As a veteran gambler, and one that has also worked as slot reviewer, i was amazed by the amount of Games that i still hadn't tired :) A lot of providers you'll find almost nowhere else, at least not in that volume, or together with other cool providers, and that alone makes this Casino worthwhile in my opinion. Also very good support, and great bonuses, from what i've seen. so far: there are fixed match ups on a few days of the week, or free Spins on deposit, and i've been getting a few decent offers aside from those too. I only deposited a few 100, but still received a generous comp without asking!''

Launched by the established Fortune Lounge group, Royal Vegas stands proud with certified software, multitudes of banking options, and a long history of rock-solid business moves.

Casino Adrenaline, founded in 2014, tells us loud and clear why the site should be the top choice of every aspiring punter: wins are credited fair and square, funds and data are kept safe by strong encryption protocols, support is at your disposal every minute of every day.

''I like this casino they have a wide range of games. verification is slow takes up to 72h. but when you are verified they have Fast withdrawal. Live support is helpful and overall an excellent casino. I recommend this casino.''

Retro on the outside, next-gen on the inside, Golden Euro combines best of both worlds pursuing a simple goal: customer satisfaction. Over 300 LCB'ers voted for an average rating of 4.2 stars. Support services and bonus program are deemed are considered the best among RTG powered brands.

''This is the rare case when a casino from an RTG provider is excellent! The minimum deposit is only 5 euros and the minimum withdrawal is 10 euros! I have never seen anything like this in RTG. There is a bonus without a deposit for registration of 15 euros. Excellent casino!''

Original and Inventive

Kudos to GreenZorro, a 2017 arrival daring to be different. Not everyone is comfortable with changes, but gamblers benefit when the mold is broken. Debuting a system of investment returns, allowing players to recoup losses through investing in a variety of products. Never thought we'd hear the words interest earning and gambling in the same sentence!

Best Newcomer of 2017

Stakes is new, but they're advancing quickly beating competition left and right. First impressions count, and what we saw was a capable operator with a clear goal and the means to achieve it. Players liked the smooth performance of the platform, games, design and friendly support, but most of all the free bonus awarded on sign up! We'd like to see higher cash-out limits, but we're optimistic improvements are in the pipeline for this promising brand.

Risen out of the Shadows

Active since 2006, Superior Casino finally decided to live up to their name, making a series of noteworthy and much-needed changes to multiple aspects of the platform. LCB'ers were pleasantly surprised seeing numerous and varied bonus offers and engaging tournaments and one member even started a thread to praise them. Adding Bitcoin payments opened doors for new members, and improving the tangible aspects of customer support was among the most significant changes.

''Definitely the best place if you want frequent bonuses, new slots are getting promotions most of the time!They also do btc transactions so thats a plus.''

It's Been a Good Year!

Looks like positive events were the dominant force of 2017. Good guys were in the lead and there were very few disappointments. Big changes are in the works for legal, technological and, yes, ethical aspects of the iGaming world. These great brands are the harbingers of better times to come for our growing community!