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English Harbour Casino has been licensed by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, and has been operating out of St. John's, Antigua, since 1997. Its mission is to provide "exceptional online entertainment and the best odds in the business".

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The lobby of English Harbour Casino is simple but induces a sense of meaning business. All important links, such as promotions, customer support, banking and games, are clearly indicated with a minimum of scrolling. The graphics are sharp and clear and the dark background enables easy reading of the small print as well.

There are over a hundred games at English Harbour Casino that have been categorized as Table Games, Specialty Games, Slot Games and Video Poker. All the common table games are available and include Baccarat, various versions of Blackjack, various versions of Poker, American and European Roulette and Craps. Some not so common games like War, Red Dog and Let Them Ride can also be played. The specialty games include All Star Horse Racing, Bingo Bucks, Dazzling Dice, Keno, Poker Dice and Ultimate HiLo. Slot Games form the majority at English Harbour Casino. The games are too numerous to be individually listed but are categorized as Bonus Slots, 3 Reel Slots, Progressive Slots, 5 Reel Video Slots, 7 Reel Video Slots, Traditional Slots and Holiday Favorites. The new slot games are Supermarket, Safari, Winter Wonderland and The Reel Deal. The Video Poker games are of the single hand and the two to four hands types. There is also a multi-mega hand game of Deuces Wild. Hence the game variety is more than adequate and caters to every conceivable taste. The game rules are comprehensively explained. The write up includes betting options, betting limits and payouts. It is heartening to see this information displayed prominently and upfront rather than hidden somewhere in fine print. The games are available in download and no download versions giving players this important choice.
Tournaments are given special attention at English Harbour Casino. There are guaranteed prize, scheduled tournaments for the popular slots games with a $10 entry fee and a $10 re-buy. The prize money varies from $3,000 to $30,000. There are similar tournaments with a $5 entry fee and a $5 re-buy where the prize money is a percent of the pool. There are daily blackjack and Holdem Poker tournaments and daily Video Poker tournaments featuring a different game each day of the week. In addition there are daily free roll tournaments for $300 credits.

The software provider is Vegas Technology. It is tested and provides excellent graphics, animation and sound effects. The software has a comprehensive back office management system that provides all conceivable information, such as playing history and transaction history, to the players and casino operators.

English Harbour Casino offers many promotions to its members. First time customers can avail of a match bonus equal to 150% of their initial deposit, subject to a limit of $450.00. A minimum deposit of $30 is required to avail of this facility. The casino offers a weekly bonus of up to $750 per week to level 3 and higher players, which is available as follows. On Mondays players can get 25% bonus on their first deposit subject to a maximum of $250. On Wednesdays players can get 50% bonus on their first deposit subject to a maximum of $250. On Fridays players can get 100% bonus on their first deposit subject to a maximum of $250. That is not all. There is a loyalty bonus of 5% on every deposit made subject to a limit of $100 per month. However the bonuses have to be wagered at least twenty times before they can be withdrawn. The following games are not eligible for meeting the wagering requirements: Blackjack, Progressive Blackjack, Any Video Poker, Any Hold 'Em, Mulligan Poker, Tri-Card poker, Craps, Roulette, Baccarat, War, All Star Horse Racing, Red Dog and Ultimate Hi-Lo game. Bonuses are credited automatically to all qualifying accounts. Players can play without the bonuses by informing the casino before commencement of play.

Frequent players earn greater rewards at English Harbour Casino through the Daily Rewards Scheme. Every $10 wagered, whether from the bankroll or bonus, earns one comp point for the player and 100 comp points lead to the credit of $1 in the player’s account. This can be used on any game without restrictions. The pit bosses can further reward players with bonuses or coupons. The English Harbour Casino VIP program provides instant cash back bonuses, regular rebates, higher levels of comp points and expedited withdrawals. The membership to this program is by invitation only and is usually restricted to high rollers.

English Harbour Casino software is compatible with the XP, 2000, NT, 98, and 95 versions of Windows operating systems. Hence players must have one of these systems on their computers. Downloading the software is simple. The download begins by clicking the download button. The application then needs to be saved on the player’s computer. All downloads are 100% safe.

Players can employ a number of secure and free methods for depositing funds into their accounts at English Harbour Casino. UseMyWallet requires a minimum of $20 and a maximum of $500 per transaction and provides instant credit. Visa and Mastercard credit cards require a minimum of $30 and also provide instant credit. QuickCash requires a minimum of $100 and a maximum of $5000 per transaction. EcoCard requires a minimum of $20 and a maximum of $300 per transaction and provides instant credit. NetTeller requires a minimum of $10 and a maximum of $2500 per transaction and provides instant credit. Click2Pay requires a minimum of $10 and a maximum of $2500 per transaction. MyCitadel requires a minimum of $10 per transaction and provides instant credit. MoneyBookers requires a minimum of $10 and a maximum of $2500 per transaction and provides instant credit. Only UseMyWallet, the credit cards and QuickCash are available to players from the United States.

Players can also choose from a number of payout options at English Harbour Casino. US Dollars, Euros or British Pounds are the currencies in which the payouts are made. The players have to make a minimum withdrawal of 30 per day and can make a maximum withdrawal of 5,000 per week in the currency of choice. There are additional restrictions imposed by each method. Payout Card makes the funds available within 48 hours and imposes no charge. The minimum amount per withdrawal is $50 and the maximum amount is $5,000. @Check makes the funds available within 7 to 10 business days and imposes no charge. The minimum amount of withdrawal per day is $50 and the maximum amount is $3,000. Bankwire makes the funds available within 2 to 5 business days and charges $10 or 2.25%. The minimum amount of withdrawal per day is $500 and the maximum amount is $5,000. Check by Courier remits checks daily and charges $40. The minimum amount of withdrawal per 72 hours is $100 and the maximum amount is $3,000. Quickcash charges 7%. The minimum amount of withdrawal per 72 hours is $300 and the maximum amount is $1,500. UseMyWallet makes the funds available on the same day and imposes no charge. The minimum amount of withdrawal per week is $30 and the maximum amount is $5,000. NetTeller makes the funds available on the same day and imposes no charge. The minimum amount of withdrawal per transaction is $30 and the maximum amount is $5,000. Click2Pay makes the funds available on the same day and imposes no charge. The minimum amount of withdrawal per week is $30 and the maximum amount is $2,500. MyCitadel makes the funds available on the same day and imposes no charge. The minimum amount of withdrawal per day is $30 and the maximum amount is $5,000. MoneyBookers makes the funds available instantly and imposes no charge. The minimum amount of withdrawal per transaction is $30 and the maximum amount is $2,500. EcoCard makes the funds available on the same day and imposes no charge. The minimum amount of withdrawal is $30 and the maximum amount is $5,000. The last five options are not available to players from America.

English Harbour Casino does not accept players located in jurisdictions where online gaming is prohibited or deemed to be prohibited. It is the player’s responsibility to ascertain if he is from a prohibited jurisdiction. Specifically Canada, The Netherlands, Oregon and Missouri are prohibited jurisdictions.

English Harbour Casino provides 24x7 customer support. Before contacting customer support players should check out the comprehensive FAQs section. Their problem may be a common one and addressed there. If not, customer support is available through e-mail, telephone or fax. Toll free telephone numbers are displayed on the home page. Support via live chat is also available.

The financial transactions and sensitive customer information are secured by VeriSign with SSL certificates that enable 128-bit encryption. Dr. Eliot Jacobson audits the software of Vegas Technology every month. These audits check the randomness of the Random Number Generator and the returns for all the games. English Harbour Casino is committed to responsible gaming and does not allow underage players. The casino is a member of the Interactive Gaming Council and follows its code of conduct. It has zero tolerance towards fraud and is committed to report all fraudulent activities for criminal prosecution.