Rushmore launched in 2006, making it a relatively new but still well-established online casino. In an industry where many sites appear and disappear over the course of a year, Rushmore Casino has proven that it has what it takes to draw and keep a crowd in the highly competitive (and demanding) online gambling market. They weathered the storm of negative press that came with some of the other RTG-related scandals, and - having earned the trust of industry insiders and players alike - have emerged even more popular and well-respected than ever before.

Despite its American influences, Rushmore Casino has the look and feel of a high-end European gambling hall. Fans of Vegas-style online casinos may find Rushmore a bit too stuffy, but serious gamblers that really put in their hours will appreciate how easy on the eyes Rushmore's site, lobby and game design are. Navigating all of the above elements is infinitely easy, too. The overall layout and design of this casino not only rises above average for RTG operated sites, but for online casinos in general. When it comes to finding the information you need on the site or getting the action you want in the casino, nothing about Rushmore Casino is "phoned in," but everything about it is honed in.

The online gambling industry really seems to have a love/hate relationship with Realtime Gaming, but when it comes to the software package offered at Rushmore Casino, the scales tip heavily for the "love" side. We have yet to find crisper, clearer or faster-playing online table games, and the video poker games are so good they put the real thing to shame. The software offers some beautiful graphics and supports a wide array of games and tens of thousands of players simultaneously with ease. It's worth noting that Rushmore Casino does offer a flash version of their casino, but not all games are available in this mode. Players that elect to download the full software package should be prepared for a larger than average download file, and also for some delays in loading new games.

For an established casino with the reputation Rushmore has, we're a little bit surprised that their game selection remains on the slim side with few surprises for seasoned players and absolutely none for players that have already played at another RTG site. As mentioned above, we love Rushmore Casino's table games. Thanks to their simple but sophisticated design, you won't feel like you're missing much by foregoing the live action and staying home to play at Rushmore's tables. We do, however, have to echo some of our earlier RTG-related criticism when it comes to the slots.

There's no denying that slots are the primary impetus for many online players, and even a large chunk of table game fans like to try the slots occasionally, making them a key element in any casino's game lineup. While it's hard to fault the performance of Rushmore's slots, the game designs are pretty predictable, and a long list of titles doesn't disguise the lack of imagination that went into this slots selection. Add to that the total omission of slots tournaments, and you've found Rushmore Casino's primary weakness.

Rushmore Casino's welcome bonus may not be the best, but they back it up well with a long list of ongoing promotions. New players are guaranteed a 100% match on their first two deposits, worth $400 and $488 respectively for a grand total of up to $888 in bonus cash. What makes their welcome bonus especially nice is their lower than average wagering requirements. Two deposit bonuses might sound pretty sparse when compared to other casinos whose sign-up packages cover a player's first 10 or 20 deposits, but savvy players should have no trouble getting good reloads by using the site's special slots, blackjack, weekday, weekend and VIP bonuses.

Rushmore Casino's customer support is also stellar. Between their toll-free 24/7 numbers, their fax, several specialized emails or their live service you're bound to get an answer...and fast.

While true slots snobs may be disappointed by Rushmore Casino's lack of specialized slots titles or tournaments, most other regular players will be pleased with what this increasingly popular site has to offer.