Opening up the Rome Casino is like stepping back in time, to a more ornate and opulent time. Unsurprisingly, given the name, the entire casino is themed around ancient Rome, with Pillars and relieves as far as the eye can see. It is a welcome change from the casino norm, and the theme continues throughout without being grating. There is also a chance to win a trip to the real Rome through the deposit bonuses, which may be the first time I've seen a bonus that didn't just involve more cash - it's an interesting and deeply inviting proposition.
When you're in and you've enjoyed the attractive ancient Roman design, it's time to do some gambling. Start off by registering an account. There are a range of bonuses available which can add up to $1,300. The sign up deposit is 200% on the amount you deposit, up to $500. It isn't the biggest on the web, but unlike many the bonuses don't stop there, with play through bonuses and of course that Roman trip also available if you use the bonuses right. And if you refer a friend, you receive a "Gladiator Referral", which is 15% of whatever they deposit. It's unusual, and I like it.
Most tables have a minimum bid of $1 and a maximum of $100 and like all other casinos, the more you bet the more you stand to win. The current jackpot, at time of writing, was around $166,000. I wonder what that could have bought you in ancient Rome - an aqueduct, maybe?
The games themselves are well designed and reserved, with no opulent and distracting graphics - just go in and play. The usual suspects are all here; card games such as Poker, Pontoon and Blackjack all make an appearance, as do roulette, craps, bingo and much more. The navigation and games use a mixture of Flash and iframes but nothing too overt.
Time spent at the Rome Casino is time well spent, overall. The bonuses are good, the "Gladiator Referral" is interesting and the design is easy to navigate while still being pleasing to the eye.
