At a Glance
What We Like
- 3 Part Bonus Package
- Pragmatic Play Drops and Wins
- Fun Carnival Theme
- Quick Response In Live Chat
What We Didn't Like
- 2.5% fee on debit cards and 3.1% fee on Paypal
- Small jackpot slots selection
- Low RTP setting on some slots
Play here if you like...
- Aspire Global casinos
- Samba-themed games and sites
- Classic slots
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How We Score Slot Sites
Slot sites are all assessed on 10 criteria and scored out of 10 on each. We register, deposit and play with real money so that we can give you an accurate assessment of the player experience. You can read more about our review process here.
Overview
Key Facts
| Name | Spin Rio |
|---|---|
| Operator | Aspire Global |
| Head Office | 135 High Street, Sliema, Malta |
| Established | 2021 |
| White Label | Yes |
Licensing
| Licenses | UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority |
|---|---|
| UK License Number | 39483 |
| Insolvency Protection Level | Medium Protection |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution Provider | eCorga |
Customer Support
| Live Chat | Yes (24/7) | AI Bots and Agents |
|---|---|
| Phone | No |
| On-Site Form | |
| FAQs | Yes |
Responsible Gambling
| Reality Checks | |
|---|---|
| Deposit Limits | |
| Wager Limits | |
| Loss Limits | |
| Time Outs | |
| Self-Exclude - GAMSTOP |
About this Site
Spin Rio is a new slot site (April 2021) on the Aspire Global label, also home to casinos like Mr Play, Queen Play and Mr Rex. Aspire’s operation is licensed in both the UK and Malta and they take bets from customers across the globe including Canada and many European countries. Spin Rio has a small game catalogue, but a great welcome package, including 100 NetEnt and Play n Go spins, means it’s worth a look.Sign Up Offer
9/10
- Up to £200 match bonuses across three deposits
- 100 free spins on selected slots from Play n Go and NetEnt
This ‘Carnival Welcome Package’ is broken down over three deposits:
1st Deposit of £10 or more: 100% up to £50 PLUS 100 free spins *
2nd Deposit of £20 or more: 50% up to £75
3rd Deposit of £20 or more: 50% up to £75
*Free spins are broken down as follows:
On Deposit: 20 spins on Starburst
Day 2: 20 spins on Finn and the Swirly Spin
Day 3: 20 spins on Book of Dead
Day 4: 20 spins on VIP Black
Day 5: 20 spins on Aloha! Cluster Pays
TIP: To claim the sign-up bonus you must opt-in on the deposit page. Don’t forget or you won’t receive your 100% match.
Significant Terms
- Match bonus funds have a wagering requirement of 35x the bonus ONLY.
- Free spins winnings are in bonus money with a 35x wagering requirement.
- Withdrawable winnings from free spins are capped at £100
Is This a Good Offer?
This is the same welcome offer as you find at another Aspire Global site, Mr Play. It is a strong offer for those depositing up to £50 first time. You get a 100% match with a 35x wagering requirement on the bonus ONLY, plus those 100 spins on a really good selection of slots. All very competitive.
However, if you are looking to deposit more than £50 you may want to look elsewhere. For example, you could try Temple Nile or Dream Vegas on the White Hat label where you get 100% up to £300 with your first deposit, though the wagering terms are stricter and tied to the deposit PLUS the bonus.
And if you want spins without any wagering terms attached to your winnings we recommend Play OJO (80 spins on Book of Dead) or NY Spins (50 spins on Book of Dead) which both pay winnings in withdrawable cash.
Here is how the Spin Rio offer compares with others on the UK market right now.
Website UX & Registration
9/10
The Spin Rio brand has a Samba theme to it with the unmistakable backdrop of Rio di Janeiro taking centre stage on their home page along with a tropical bird of paradise amid bright colors and upbeat images.
Behind the playful exterior this is a standard Aspire Global site and the platform and layout will be familiar to anyone who has played at others on the network. You can see the website home page in the image displayed below. It follows the standard format with account log in and sign up on the left and full game catalogue displayed in the main content area. It feels a little cluttered but you get used to it quickly enough.
Finding Important Information
For those who like to read up on the fine print there is a lot of easily accessible information on the Spin Rio site that you can access at the foot of any page. Links to terms and conditions, responsible gambling information, bonus policy and fair play information, as well as cash out rules, are all there. Pages like these pop up in a new window the same as at all other Aspire sites.
Registration and First Deposit
The registration form takes just a few minutes to fill in. There are two stages. One for email, username and password; then one for full name, address, mobile number and currency. Agree to the terms and conditions, and you’re good to go.
Any initial verification on your ID and age is done behind the scenes so you won’t need to provide any further documentation to make a first deposit.
After that I deposited £20 and received a £20 bonus which was displayed in my account with remaining wagering requirements. You also have the option to forfeit the bonus if you wish. This is helpful if you don’t want to be tied up with wagering requirements. You can see this in the screen shot below.
Account Pages
Once logged in the account area is the same as all Aspire Global sites. Which is nice because it’s functionally good and feels familiar. Real money and bonus money balances are clearly displayed and any remaining wagering requirements are shown as a cash value rather than percentage which makes them easier to understand.
You can upload verification documents within your account if you wish to pre-empt any future checks. Responsible Gambling tools like Reality Checks, Time Outs and spend limits are all easy to configure from here. And there is a useful Bonuses section that displays active bonuses as well as any you are currently eligible to claim.
In summary, whilst there are nicer-looking account pages at Spin Rio this one preforms its function well. And overall the site is simple to use if a little crowded in places.
Online Slots
7/10
Catalogue and Game Providers
There are more than 700 slots to spin at Spin Rio, from more than 30 game providers including NetEnt, Big Time Gaming, Scientific (now Light and Wonder), Microgaming, Quickspin, NextGen and Pragmatic Play.
This will be enough for most recreational slots players though more hardened fans of the high variance specialists like Nolimit City, Push Gaming and Relax Gaming will be disappointed to find that those providers are not represented and therefore classics like San Quentin xWays, Money Train 3 and Big Bamboo are not on the lists.
If you are looking for a wider selection of games then we recommend you try a Skill on Net site like BacanaPlay or a White Hat Gaming site like Slotnite.
Jackpot Slots
Unlike its sister site, MrPlay, Spin Rio DOES have a Progressive Jackpots section in the game menu. But the selection is well short of what we normally expect. There are 43 games, and ALL are from the Jackpot King series from Blueprint Gaming. So, there are no Mega Moolah slots (Microgaming), no Mega Fortune games (NetEnt), no Megapays from Big Time Gaming, no Dream Drop Jackpots (Relax Gaming) and no Red Tiger Must Drop games.
The Jackpot King series have three levels and can pay out in the multi millions at the top. But if you are looking for a wider choice of jackpots then we recommend you try Play OJO which has 367 in its menu.
New Games
Browsing the list of ‘New’ games at Spin Rio we checked to see how up to date the catalogue was. There were very recent releases from Hacksaw Gaming (Keep Em Cool) and iSoftBet (Red Hot Cherry) which suggests you will find new games in the week they are out if you choose to play here.
Megaways Slots
There are only 10 Megaways slots available at Spin Rio. These are two from Scientific and eight from iSoftBet, including Piggy Bank Megaways and Majestic Gold Megaways. This is a much smaller list than you will find at other UK casinos. We recommend 21 Casino which offers more than 160 Megaways games as an alternative if you wish to spin this kind of slot.
Slingo Games
There is a small selection of just 10 Slingo games to try at Spin Rio. The list includes Deal of No Deal Slingo and Fluffy Favourites Slingo. However, there are lots of classics that are not available such as Slingo Cleopatra and Slingo Da Vinci Diamonds.
If you want more choice we recommend playing at All British Casino where there are more than 40 Slingos to test your luck on.
Game Menu, Search Functions and Game Window
Onto the game menu itself. It allows you to search by top level groupings – New, Featured, Jackpots and Slots – as well as by game title using the search box. However, there are no sophisticated tools allowing the player to filter by game provider, paylines, volatility or RTP for example. So, whilst I can search down my favourites, this is not the kind of casino where I can explore the menu in great depth to find new games matched to my tastes.
Games at Spin Rio also load up into a very basic window. There is no option to quick deposit or search for other games from here. You can only go back to the main site and choose a new game from there. However, you can view your real time balance and session time which is critical information. Again, if you have played at other Aspire Global sites then you will be familiar with this set up.
Slots RTP at Spin Rio
As part of our review process we verify the RTP of 10 slots that we know to have multiple RTP options available to the casino operator. It is at their discretion which RTP setting they choose. At Spin Rio this is what we found:
| Slot Game | Provider | RTP Options | RTP At Spin Rio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book of Dead | Play n Go | 96.21%, 94.25%, 91.25%, 87.25%, 84.18% | 87.25% |
| Gigantoonz | Play n Go | 96.25%, 94.25%, 91.25%, 87.25%, 84.25% | 87.25% |
| Jungle Fortune | Blueprint Gaming | 96.0%, 94.0% | 94.00% |
| The Stash | Blueprint Gaming | 96.0%, 94.08% | 94.08% |
| The Doghouse Multihold | Pragmatic Play | 96.06%, 95.14%, 94.1% | 94.10% |
| Big Bass Bonanza | Pragmatic Play | 96.71%, 95.67%, 94.02%, 90.63% | 90.63% |
| Diamond Sands | Just For The Win | 96.08%, 94.11%, 92.23% | 92.23% |
| Western Gold 2 Double Barrel | Just For The Win | 96.15%, 94.20%, 92.20% | 92.20% |
| Undead Fortune | Hacksaw Gaming | 96.29%, 94.40%, 92.28%, 88.55% | 92.28% |
| Hand of Anubis | Hacksaw Gaming | 96.24%, 94.32%, 92.28%, 88.41% | 92.28% |
NOTE: These RTP settings were verified on 23rd May 2023.
Like other Aspire Global sites, Spin Rio does not perform well for slots RTP. All the games we checked were set to a low RTP. In particular, Book of Dead by Play n Go runs at 87.25%, and Just for the Win slot, Western Gold 2, runs at the lowest available setting of 92.23%. You can find these games at better RTP levels at other sites. In our tests, Mr Q ran EVERY game at the maximum RTP available.
Find out why RTP is so important in this guide.
Live Dealer
8/10
The Live Casino is separated from the main Casino area at Spin Rio so it can be a bit tricky to find. To do so you’ll need to hit the ‘Live Casino’ link under your account information on the left of the screen. This brings up the full list of tables on the right.
You can then search by game type – Roulette, Blackjack, Gameshows, Live Poker, Sicbo and Baccarat. The games are provided by Authentic, Evolution and Skywind Group. There are no Pragmatic Play tables despite the provider’s games appearing under the slots section.
The star of the show is Evolution Gaming whose live lobby dwarves all competition. These are all pooled tables so there are none exclusive to Spin Rio. You will find 10,000s of players online at all times as they are drawn from online casinos across the globe. Blackjack is the biggest section with more than 150 tables and stakes from 20p up to £5,000 per hand. The Gameshows section is also big with 16 games now including Crazy Coin Flip, Mega Ball and Lightning Dice.
Authentic’s lobby is smaller in comparison with just 9 studio games and 5 auto roulettes. However, they do have a trick up their sleeve. They stream from five real casinos between 2pm and 5am daily. These include Chinatown, Mayfair and Kensington in London.
Skywind Group offer a handful of games and make an interesting choice as they are not found at many other UK casinos.
Loyalty Promotions
7/10
The player promotions at Spin Rio are limited.
Everyone is eligible to take part in regular Pragmatic Play prize draws that promise big headline figures as they are pooled across 100s of partner casinos. Names like Drops and Win will be familiar to anyone who has played regularly at other Aspire Global sites. Over a six-month period the prizes are totalled at £6.5 million. Just play the relevant Pragmatic Play slots to take part and be entered into the daily draw.
There are also regular weekly slots tournaments with £1,000 top prizes that can be found on the promotions page. Top 50 places on the leaderboard payout from £10 up to £1,000, with places decided by highest ratio of win to bet. All you need to do to take part is spin the reels on the specified games.
There doesn’t appear to be any loyalty program at Spin Rio. This is not uncommon for small white label sites. However, you should keep your eye on the New Bonuses tab on your account page where new deals may show up on a weekly basis.
Cashier Options
8/10
The cashier options at Spin Rio cover the most popular payment services with the exception of the eWallet, NetEnt. You can use Visa and Mastercard, Paypal and Skrill, Trustly, MuchBetter and the pre-paid card, Paysafecard.
A £10 minimum threshold for deposits and withdrawals means if you are in for smaller transactions then you are looked after here. However, this is offset by an unusual policy on transaction fees. Aspire Global sites all now charge 2.5% for debit card deposits and withdrawals, and 3.1% for Paypal transactions.
Here are the payment options in summary.
| Payment Service | Minimum Deposit | Deposit Fee | Minimum Withdrawal | Withdrawal Fee | Withdrawal Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa, Mastercard | £10 | 2.5% | £10 | 0% | Up to 72 hours |
| Bank Transfer | £10 | 0.0% | £10 | 0% | Up to 72 hours |
| Paypal | £10 | 3.1% | £10 | 0% | Up to 72 hours |
| Paysafecard | £10 | 0.0% | N/A | 0% | Up to 72 hours |
| Skrill | £10 | 0.0% | £10 | 0% | Up to 72 hours |
| Trustly | £10 | 0.0% | £10 | 0% | Up to 72 hours |
| Astropay | £10 | 0.0% | £10 | 0% | Up to 72 hours |
| MuchBetter | £10 | 0.0% | £10 | 0% | Up to 72 hours |
Payout Speed
6/10
The cash out times shown on the Spin Rio website are as follows:
| Payment Service | Length of Time Before Funds Are Available |
|---|---|
| Credit/Debit Card | Instant- up to 6 days |
| Wire Transfer/Interac e-Transfer | 2 - 6 days |
| Neteller/Skrill/Paypal/MuchBetter | Instant- up to 2 days |
| Trustly/Trustly Pay N Play / Instant Banking | Instant- up to 4 days |
| Rapid Transfer/ecoPayz/AstroPay | Instant- up to 4 days |
I also know from experience that Aspire Global site processing times can be very it and miss. Whilst occasionally it can be done in under an hour, it will usually take between 2 and 4 and they do NOT process payments outside of office hours. So weekend withdrawals wait until Monday.
We did some tests and these are the results:
Withdrawal to Mastercard made at 13.26 on Friday processed at 12.45 on Monday.
Processing Time: 71 hours and 19 minutes to process.
Withdrawal to MuchBetter made at 16:39 on Tuesday processed at 10am on Wednesday.
Processing Time: 17 hours and 21 minutes to process.
Withdrawal to MuchBetter made at 12.32 on Friday processed at 12.45 on Friday.
Processing Time: 13 minutes.
Withdrawal to MuchBetter made at 10.20 on Thursday processed at
Processing Time:
As expected, withdrawals requested late in the day on a Monday to Thursday, or in the afternoon on a Friday can be slow. However, if you withdraw in the morning, or early afternoon, you may find your payment is processed much quicker.
Customer Support
7/10
The support team at Spin Rio are available on email or live chat but not on phone line. The office hours are 8am to midnight CET so you won’t get help through the early hours. However, there is a standard FAQs that pops up from the footer menu. Its comprehensive enough with sections on security, tech issues, cashier and responsible gambling.
Your best option however is to use the live chat function that can be accessed during opening hours by hitting the Chat icon under your account information on the left of the screen. The response times were very good in testing. A message will tell you that a team member will responds within a minute once you ask a question. Most times it was 1 to 2 minutes. Agents are real people, not ‘virtual’ assistants, and answered most questions on account, verification and bonuses well.
KYC Process
8/10
Know Your Customer checks are done through your account pages at Spin Rio. That means you don’t email your ID and bank documents but rather upload them through your account. It feels more safe and secure. I uploaded a scan of my passport to verify my ID after registering and it was verified in minutes.
License and Reputation
7/10
Spin Rio is owned and operated by Aspire Global Ltd who are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority.
Here is their licensing information:
- UK Gambling Commission License – Remote 039483-R-319409-017
- MGA License – MGA/CRP/148/2007
Regulatory Action
Aspire Global have one historical case of regulatory action under their UK license. In November 2022 Aspire were fined £237,600 for Anti-Money Laundering failures. Source of funds checks carried out on six white label partners were found to have been inadequate. You can read more here.
Consumer Reviews Across the Web
Spin Rio scored 6.67/10 at Ask Gamblers forum and review site. This is a little under average. There are some complaints about slow payouts and the relatively small games catalogue. This is in line with our own findings during testing.
Our Verdict
Spin Rio is a simple slot site that will appeal to recreational slots fans looking to enjoy games from biggest names in the business. The sign-up package offers great value for new depositors but you will need to get used to those transaction fees and the relatively small game catalogue if you want to stick around.Sign-Up Offer
100 Free Spins Plus Up to £200 Bonus
Significant Terms: *18+ Applies only to new depositing players. Minimum deposit: £10. 35x Wagering requirement applies to match up bonus. Spins credited in specific games. Spins expire after 24 hours. Wagering requirement applies to spins. Terms and Conditions apply. Please play responsibly. begambleaware.org #AD Ts and Cs Apply
Key Terms
1st Deposit
- Minimum Deposit: £10
- Bonus: 100% up to £50 plus 20 spins on Starburst (then for each of the next 4 days – Day 1: 20 spins on Fire Joker; Day 2: 20 spins on Book of Dead; Day 3: 20 spins on Big Bass Bonanza; Day 3: 20 spins on Big Bass Bonanza)
2nd Deposit
- Minimum Deposit: £20
- 50% up to £75 bonus
3rd Deposit
- Minimum Deposit: £20
- 50% up to £75 bonus
Deposit Bonus
- Wagering Requirements: 35x Bonus ONLY. Example: For a £10 deposit you get a £10 bonus. You'll need to wager £350 (£10 * 35) before the bonus and winnings are converted into real cash for withdrawal. If you withdraw your original deposit before meeting the wagering requirements then your bonus and winnings will be forfeited.
- Expiry: You have 21 days from the time of your deposit to meet the wagering requirements. If you do not meet the wagering requirements in this time then the bonus and winnings will be forfeited.
- Maximum Cashout From Bonus: There is no limit on how much you can cashout from winnings accrued with your bonus wagering.
Free Spins
- Wagering Requirements: Free spins winnings are credited as bonus funds. An amount equivalent to 35x the value of your winnings must be wagered before your free spins winnings are converted into real cash. If you win £10 you will need to wager £350 before those winnings are converted into real cash.
- Expiry: You have 1 day from the time of your deposit to use the free spins. If you do not use the free spins in this time they will be removed from your account.
- Maximum Winnings: The maximum amount of winnings available from your free spins is £100. Anything over that will be voided.
How To Claim This Offer
To claim this offer you must be a new customer to Spin Rio with no previous account. You should register and make a first deposit of £10 or more.
Games and Software
Game Types
Classic Slots
Megaways- Jackpots
Slingo- Live Dealer
- Scratchcards
- Table Games
Game Providers
1x2 Gaming, Ainsworth, Amatic Industries, Atomic Slot Lab, Authentic Gaming, Bally Technologies, Bet Digital, Betsoft, Blueprint Gaming, Booming Games, Evolution Gaming, Eyecon, Ezugi, Games Global, Gamomat, Green Tube, Hacksaw Gaming, High 5 Games, Indigo Magic, Inspired Gaming, Leap Gaming, Lightning Box Games, NetEnt, NextGen, Oryx Gaming, Play n Go, Playson, Pragmatic Play, Quickspin, Realistic, Red Tiger, SG Digital, Skillzzgaming, Skywind, Slingo Originals, Slotmill, Spinomenal, Spribe, Stakelogic, Synot Games, Thunderkick, Tom Horn, Wazdan, Yggdrasil Gaming, iSoftbet (owned by IGT)
Game Menu
The game menu at Spin Rio is very basic and the website looks dated. You can search by game name, but not game provider, or by 5 categories - New, Featured, Video Slots, Classic or Casino Games.Return To Player Rates
RTP rates at Spin Rio are below average. Some Play n Go slots like Book of Dead and Pragmatic Play games like Big Bass Splash are running at just over 90% or even less than 90%.Online Slots
Here are some of the highlights of the game catalogue at Spin Rio.
Top 10 Popular Slots At Spin Rio
| Slot Name | Game Provider | Paylines | RTP | Max Win |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bass Amazon Xtreme | Pragmatic Play | 10 | 96.07% | 10,000x |
| Big Bass Bonanza Megaways | Pragmatic Play | Up To 46, 656 | 96.70% | 4,000x |
| Fishin’ Frenzy Megaways | Blueprint Gaming | 15, 625 | 96.10% | 10,000x |
| The Goonies Return | Blueprint Gaming | 20 | 96.00% | 50,000x |
| The Flintstones | Blueprint Gaming | 10 | 95.00% | 10,000x |
| The Dog House Megaways | Pragmatic Play | Up To 117,649 | 96.55% | 12,305x |
| Sugar Rush 1000 | Pragmatic Play | Cluster Pays | 97.50% | 25,000x |
| Wisdom of Athena | Pragmatic Play | Scatter Pays | 96.07% | 5,000x |
| Gates of Olympus | Pragmatic Play | Scatter Pays | 96.50% | 5,000x |
| Sweet Bonanza | Pragmatic Play | 96.49% | 21,100x |
Progressive Jackpot Groups
| Jackpot Name | Game Provider | Game Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot King | Blueprint Gaming | Fishin' Frenzy Jackpot King, King Kong Cashpots, Mega Bars Big Hit |
Popular Slot Series
| Series | Game Provider | Game Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bass | Pragmatic Play | Big Bass Bonanza, Big Bass Splash, Big Bass Amazon Extreme, Big Bass Mission Fishin |
| Fishin Frenzy | Blueprint Gaming | Fishin Frenzy All Stars, Fishin Frenzy The Big Catch, Fishin Frenzy Megaways |
| John Hunter | Pragmatic Play | John Hunter Tomb of the Scarab Queen, John Hunter and the Mayan Gods |
| Reactoonz | Play n Go | Reactoonz, Gigantoonz, Dr Toonz |
| Rich Wilde | Play n Go | Book of Dead, Pearls of India, Rich Wilde and the Wandering City |
| The Dog House | Pragmatic Play | The Dog House, The Dog House Multihold, The Dog House Megaways |
Cashier
Key Facts
- Minimum Deposit: £10
- Minimum Withdrawal: £10
- Withdrawal Limits: Unlimited
- Withdrawal Times: A few hours
Payment Methods
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