Boom Casino seems to be a tough contender in the iGaming space by offering a range of casino bonus and promotion options. In essence, as a new player, you can take advantage of the welcome bonus offer, which gives you a 100% match on your first cash deposit with the casino.

To further touch on the promotions, Boom Cash and Instant Bonus are two of the most popular deals offered by Boom Casino. With Boom Cash, you can enjoy a 0.7% return (cashback) on every wager. The best part is that funds accumulated through the Boom Cash deal are kept in a bonus credit account with no wagering requirements. You can choose to either play with your Boom Cash bonus money or instantly withdraw it.

On the other hand, the Instant Bonus allows you to buy game bonus rounds or bonus features upfront. This special feature can be accessed directly from the casino menu. Each game lists the cost of the Instant Bonus buy. The idea here is that players can bypass the base gameplay required to trigger bonus games or bonus rounds.

In terms of getting started, signing up with Boom Casino is a quick and simple process and you’ll need to make a minimum deposit of at least NZ$20 if you’re planning on playing the games for real money. Just as an FYI, the casino sets their wagering requirements at a standard rate of 40x the total bonus value.

The Boom Casino welcome bonus can be used for a variety of games including those at the live casino. As additional rewards, the casino also offers existing members a range of new and ongoing bonus offers that often includes special live casino promotions. The live casino promo offers are available on the Boom Casino dashboard upon logging in.

Boom Casino Sports Bonus

Boom Casino runs a 24/7 sports betting operation, which houses a range of live betting options. Sports betting fans can enjoy free bet sign-up offers along with cashback offers on betting losses (as free bets), auto cashouts and more.

Boom Casino Bingo Bonus

Boom Casino does not currently feature any bingo bonus offers.

Unlike other operators, Boom Casino features two rewards programs. First off, the Loyalty Rewards program is tied to Boom Cash and is available to all players that register an account with the casino. Every bet that you place, win or lose, is rewarded with a 0.3% return on your stake. The casino automatically adds this amount as Boom Cash, which you can use for further betting or withdraw as real cash.

The other program is the Boom Casino VIP Rewards, which is a step up from the standard loyalty rewards program and is by invitation only. Interestingly, we found that getting an invitation didn’t take long after creating an account with Boom Casino. We reckon that VIP rewards go much further than just getting cash back in your account. To elaborate, VIP Rewards members can expect the following reward types:

• Bespoke bonuses
• Unique rewards
• Exclusive tournament invites
• Faster cash withdrawal times
• Personal account management

Boom Casino is owned and operated by Hero Bet Ltd; a company responsible for a number of popular New Zealand casinos such as Casino Heroes and Simple Casino. Hero Bet Ltd is based in Malta, which explains why Boom Casino carries a Malta Gaming Authority gaming license (licence number MGA/CRP/253/2013).

In addition to casino licensing, Boom enhances site security by using HTTPS which is a more secure version of the standard HTTP network protocol. This is made possible through the use of the latest incarnations of SSL (Secure Socket Layer) digital encryption. SSL guarantees that all financial and personal data is encrypted at all times whilst stored on their servers.

Through its MGA license, Boom Casino games are audited by an independent third party. Games are tested for safety and fair gaming which includes testing all RNGs or Random Number Generators. In this way, players are assured of an above-board and safe gambling experience at Boom Casino.

Player trust is also built through gaming quality assurance, which is achieved by using games built by trusted providers. This includes the likes of SBTECH, Play‘N GO, Yggdrasil, Quickspin, Push Gaming, Playson, Microgaming and NetEnt (listed on the Stockholm Nasdaq stock exchange).

Customer support is available via live chat as well as email. However, we were somewhat disappointed to learn that live chat is not available 24/7. That said, we found Boom Casino support staff to be friendly and efficient, albeit only during the limited hours of 0900 to 00:00 CET.

If you can’t reach an agent via live chat, it is still possible to type your request in the chatbox and the casino will generate an email response. This is usually done within a few minutes but may take up to 24 hours depending on your request. Further support is available via a simple but thorough FAQ page as well as Facebook and Twitter.

Boom Casino stocks well over 2000 games and regularly add the latest content from top gaming providers like NetEnt, Elk Studios, Quickspin and dozens of others. Gaming quality is consistently high across all categories, with little to no ‘filler’ games padding out the selection.

The operator has quite an extensive collection of top-tier table games which cover popular varieties in roulette, blackjack, craps, baccarat and both table and online poker. Each popular category also includes a quality selection of innovative and original options.

We found these to be among the most enjoyable and rewarding titles:

• Craps (Play ‘n GO)
• 10s or Better (iSoftbet)
• 3D Baccarat (1X2 Gaming)
• Casino Hold’em Poker (NetEnt)
• Dragon Tiger (Switch Gaming)
• Wall Street Baccarat (CandleBets)

Clicking on the slots tab reveals over 1200 online mobile pokies from over 40 different software providers. Whether you’re into Egyptian fantasy themes, cartoon characters, plot-driven gameplay or superb comic book-inspired artwork, you’ll find dozens of options per style or genre.

In our Boom Casino review, we also included progressive jackpot games and Boom’s own Instant Bonus section of real money online pokies:

Pokies

• Way of the Tiger (Blueprint Gaming)
• Hustling (Red Tiger)
• Candyways Bonanza 2 Megaways (Stakelogic)
• True Grit Redemption (No Limit City)
• Madame Clues (Lady Luck Studios)
• Storm to Riches (Northern Lights)

Instant Bonus

• Loco the Monkey (from $12.50 – Quickspin)
• Vampires Gone Wild (from $10 – Yolted)
• Eastern Emeralds (from $8 – Quickspin)
• Dragons Awakening (from $6 – Relax Gaming)

Progressive Jackpots

• Roulette Mega Moolah (Switch Gaming)
• Gold Factory Jackpots Mega Moolah (Aurum)
• Gonzo’s Quest Megaways (Red Tiger)
• Immortal Romance Mega Moolah (Microgaming)

Boom’s live casino is well-organised and easy to use for both beginners and seasoned pros alike. Unlike many other casinos, where live tables are offered in a cluttered and disorganised way, the Boom live dealer game casino is a breeze to use. Live dealer genres are clearly marked out and we found starting with the ‘Discover’ tab was the best way to get a good overall sense of available live games.

The Discover tab highlights a cross-section of popular games covering live roulette, baccarat, game shows, dice games, casino live blackjack and more. Each of these categories is well-stocked with dozens of table options, betting limits and dealer personalities. A handy explanation and game breakdown of each game type is available for newcomers so they can get started within a few minutes.

Boom Casino makes good use of two of today’s leading live dealer casino software providers in Pragmatic Play and Evolution Gaming. By collaborating with these powerhouse brands, Boom is also able to offer their own rather unique signature games like the Boom City game show.

Our top picks from the Boom Live Casino worth trying first:

• Extra Chilli Epic Spins (Evolution)
• Power Up Roulette (Pragmatic Play)
• Dead or Alive: Saloon (Evolution)
• Boom City (Pragmatic Play)
• Crazy Coin Flip (Evolution)

With so many NZ online casinos offering the same generic experience, it’s nice to see a brand that’s not afraid to push the boat out a little. Boom Casino (as with all of Hero Bet Ltd casinos) offers an innovative approach to online casino gaming.

Once signed up, players can enjoy unique benefits such as the Expert’s Area. Here, members can enjoy tips and advice from casino insiders, breaking news on sports events, how-to game guides and much more.

Boom Casino customers can enjoy fantastic value with Boom Cash, allowing players to get cash back that they can actually withdraw without the hassle of wagering requirements. Withdrawals are fast and easy, with most handled within 24 hours (add extra time based on your payment method). On the downside, the number of payment options is limited but will hopefully improve over time.

The casino offers a fully integrated mobile platform, which can be accessed directly within your favourite mobile browser. In our opinion, the mobile experience offers the same level of quality gaming, rewards and perks, and user-friendly design. Members can enjoy a single wallet functionality over casino, sports betting and mobile gaming.