New players can claim a matched deposit of 100% up to £100 on their first deposit, as long as it is at least £20. This bonus comes with a 30x wagering requirement, which applies to the total amount of your deposit and bonus – so essentially a 60x wagering requirement on the bonus. For example, if you deposit £20 and get the £20 bonus, your wagering requirement will be 30 x £40, which is £1,200. This is less player-friendly than casinos which apply the wagering requirement to the bonus amount only.

However, it’s good to see the welcome bonus package also includes 100 free spins on Book of Dead, which is credited to your account at 20 spins a day over five days. Just bear in mind any free spins winnings also come with a fairly steep wagering requirement, this time set at 45x.

Blackjack

Duelz boasts some top-notch blackjack titles in its stable. Browse the ‘Table Games’ category and you’ll find popular online takes on the classic card game, including Vegas Strip and Vegas Downtown by Microgaming.

Whether you like single-deck or multi-hand versions of blackjack, you’ll be well catered for. Some of the more unusual versions of the game – such as Zappit Blackjack, are absent here – but blackjack purists should be delighted with the choice on offer.

Roulette

The roulette selection at Duelz is a little more eclectic than the online blackjack offering.

You can try your hand at Microgaming’s Multifire Roulette, which applies random multipliers that can potentially boost winnings. There’s also the Real Roulette series from Real Dealer Studios – these are RNG games which utilise filmed sequences with human croupiers, for a live dealer-like experience.

If we have one criticism, it’s that Duelz has yet to add American and French Roulette to its library.

Slots are without a doubt the main focus at Duelz, with hundreds of games to choose from. Big software developers like NetEnt, Play’n Go, and Big Time Gaming are well represented here, and we particularly appreciate the presence of an exclusive slot game, Duelz 3X1.

Under the jackpots tab, you’ll find a selection of games with progressive jackpots such as Mega Moolah and Wheel of Wishes. There are other helpfully signposted categories of slot games as well, so you can quickly delve into Megaways games, high volatility titles, and Egyptian-themed options.

While Duelz doesn’t have the biggest array of live dealer titles we’ve ever seen, the quality is very high. The games are provided by Evolution and Pragmatic Play, both leading names in the field, streaming the action from state-of-the-art studios around the world.

You’ll be able to try your luck with classics such as roulette, blackjack, baccarat, and poker, as well as lesser-known games like Sic Bo and Dragon Tiger. There are also a few game show-style experiences to explore, including Crazy Time and Mega Wheel.

One of the best things about Duelz is its playful, fantastical aesthetic. The game options are laid out over a lush, green backdrop where cute creatures frolic around. The games themselves are clearly divided up into categories, so you can easily navigate from classic slots to progressive jackpot slots to live dealer games. We also like that you can look up high volatility games easily – this isn’t a tab commonly found at online casinos.

Unfortunately, Duelz currently doesn’t currently offer downloadable mobile apps, which puts the operator behind some of its competitors. Luckily, the site is perfectly optimised for playing from your the web browser of your smartphone or tablet, so you can enjoy your favourite slots and table games on the go.

The mobile site has the same bright, cheerful look as the desktop site, and offers the same features. It’s easy to manage your account and play online, so, hopefully, players won’t be too inconvenienced by the lack of an app.

Regular players at Duelz have the chance to win a variety of bonuses and extras. Players earn points and are entered into leagues, where they can potentially win free spins and bonuses in daily draws.

A particular perk at Duelz is the chance to get 10% cashback every single week, which you can either play with or withdraw. Cashback is calculated based on your ‘net spend’ for the previous week – ie, your bets minus wins and rewards.

Duelz offers a range of popular payment and withdrawal methods. You can deposit funds using debit cards, e-wallets such as PayPal and Neteller, or by prepaid Paysafecard vouchers. You can also make bank transfers through Trustly.

A drawback for players intending to deposit using debit cards is that Duelz charges a 2.5% processing fee for Visa and Mastercard payments. On the plus side, all other payment methods incur no fee.

The minimum amount you can deposit or withdraw using any method is £20, and withdrawals are rapid – instant in many cases.

Duelz doesn’t have a loyalty scheme or VIP program as such. However, if you play and win duels regularly, you’ll move through the leader board rankings, and potentially win bigger prizes and bonuses. You can also open treasure chests which give you access to spells that can be used to defeat your opponents.

Many players will find this gamified style of play really engrossing, and it certainly adds a whole new dimension to the online casino experience.