Usability, look & feel – a green flag in our PowerPlay rating
From the start, it’s clear that this operator has put careful thought into the PowerPlay website. There’s a cool red and black colour scheme and an excellent layout. The sportsbook section features a sidebar with all the sports and events on offer, and betting picks reflect on another sidebar to the right, so you can browse and bet without changing tabs. While this is the standard at most sportsbooks, there are additional functionalities like “Upcoming Events” and “Popular Bets” to help you find your preferred bets more quickly.
At the casino, you can find your preferred game using a search bar at the top of the page. Otherwise, by simply scrolling down the casino page, you can select games based on categories like “Most Popular”, “New Games”, “Daily Must Drop Jackpots”, “Blackjack”, “Roulette”, “Live Game Shows”, etc. Pages load quickly or within a few seconds at most. Similarly, games boot up rapidly.
Signing up for a PowerPlay account
It’s becoming the standard to offer a streamlined signup procedure as players appreciate sites that let them begin playing quickly. Joining PowerPlay is similar to the process explained in our Royal Vegas review, another top Ontario casino. Here are the steps:
- Click on the Sign-Up icon
- On the registration page that opens up, fill in your email and password
- Indicate your first name, last name, and date of birth
- Add your cell phone number and select your preferred currency
- Click “Join Now”
- Finally, log in with your credentials.
Note that you’ll need to verify your email and identity to get full access to all the real money features on this site.
PowerPlay Sports
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PowerPlay Highlights
- Over 30 sports
- eSports betting available
- Great for in-play betting
PowerPlay Casino
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PowerPlay Highlights
- More than 1200 games
- High-quality slots
- Impressive live casino
PowerPlay Poker
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PowerPlay Highlights
- Multiple poker variants
- Live dealer poker options
- Leading game providers
PowerPlay mobile app – a seamless mobile experience
Although some sources mention the presence of a PowerPlay app, we’ve found no indications of downloadable software during our PowerPlay review. Instead, the casino offers a stellar mobile website that replicates the desktop offerings. The mobile casino has an overall better usability compared to the desktop version. So we suggest you play on the mobile site, especially for the casino.
Sports Mobile
Casino Mobile
Payments – more than a dozen ways to deposit and withdraw
Our review of the payment section contributed significantly to our PowerPlay rating. There are over a dozen solutions featured here, including credit/debit cards, e-wallets, prepaid vouchers, online banking and cryptocurrency. However, players in Ontario will only be able to use the recommended payment methods for the region; Interac e-Transfer is the best option for deposits and withdrawals.
A $10 minimum deposit applies across all methods, while the max limits vary depending on the method. Deposit processing is instant, and PowerPlay established itself as a fast payout sportsbook thanks to a processing time of 0 – 4 hours. With methods like Interac e-Transfer that facilitate instant processing on their end, you can typically receive same-day payouts.
Customer service – live chat, email, and telephone support
One of the highlights of our Pinnacle casino review is the reliable customer support. PowerPlay follows a similar route. We found contacting the site hassle-free as there were multiple contact channels, including:
- Live chat
- Email
- Facebook
- Telephone
The support page also features a series of frequently asked questions neatly categorized for easy navigation. It’s pretty brilliant the way they’ve listed out the FAQs as you’ll likely get a glimpse of what you need before you even reach for any of the direct content methods. Otherwise, live chat is the quickest way to get a response.
License and security – AGCO-approved
The platform is operated by Deck Entertainment B.V., a company registered in Curacao. PowerPlay is thus a Curacao-licensed casino. However, the Ontario site, as we’ve mentioned, is regulated by the AGCO, which is the relevant authority for legal casinos and sportsbooks in the province. Website security and a data protection policy are in place to guarantee that players rest assured when using the site.
Rounding off our PowerPlay review
We can say without reservation that PowerPlay is safe for players in Ontario. It’s also a pretty awesome site with more than 1,500 games and fast payout processing. The lack of a mobile app may be something to bear in mind, although frankly, we prefer the mobile site PowerPlay offers. It provides the full range of games which would usually be unavailable on an app.
On another note, out of the dozens of payment methods featured, only a handful serve Canadians. Then again, trustworthy options like Interac and Visa mean that you can access them at your fingertips. For a platform that’s only been around since 2018, PowerPlay promises some stellar gaming experiences and several player perks that are hard to beat.
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Highlights
- Over 30 sports
- eSports betting available
- Great for in-play betting
