YakoCasino

Casino, Live Casino & Jackpots 

YakoCasino has an incredible gaming library filled with over 1,200 titles of all kinds. You can access them by clicking the appropriate field on the homepage, or by using the side menu. There are nine main categories, as well as some additional ones that are not listed in the main gaming menu - popular games, tournament games, new games, etc. The website features a useful search tool that helps you find your favorite titles, but we noticed that every search tends to freeze the website for a couple of seconds, thus making the entire search process not as simple as it could be. 

Slots and table games

Slots and table games are true gaming classics. After all, can you imagine a venue in Las Vegas or Macau without at least a dozen slots and blackjack tables? In terms of slots and table games, YakoCasino is as good as any brick-and-mortar establishment. Here, you can find some true classics like Finn and the Swirly Spin, as well as a vampire-themed Immortal Romance that recently got a makeover and now offers better graphics than before. All new games have a lime green label that says “new”. Some of the new titles we encountered were Fortune Girl by Amanet, an Irish slot filled with shamrocks and piggy banks, and Revolution the Patriot Fortune by Blueprint Gaming. 

With over 30 table games and 15 video poker titles, there are more than enough games to choose from. However, such a small collection won’t cater to players who prefer a more diverse gaming portfolio that allows them to play a new game every minute or so. If a small selection of games is something you prefer, you will be happy to know you can play 11 variants of blackjack, 13 variants of roulette and several other games. We definitely recommend Big 500 Roulette that offers you a chance to play an exciting drop game if you win the Big x500 Bet. 

Jackpots at YakoCasino

YakoCasino offers only 15 progressive jackpot games, but most of them are quite popular among punters, so we can say the overall impression is pretty good. There is a Mega Moolah series, as well as Mega Fortune, Divine Fortune, Major Million and Treasure Nile. These are some of the biggest jackpots available on the website. YakoCasino also has a selection of games with much smaller jackpots. For example, WowPot and Mega Joker. 

Not all progressive jackpot games available on this website will impress those looking for life-changing wins but will speak to punters looking for some classic titles and well-known themes. All titles listed in this section have been around for quite a while and have a loyal following, but if you are on a search for a site with more niche jackpot options, you’d better look elsewhere.  

Live Casino games

Live casino games are the next best thing when it comes to the genuine casino experience, and YakoCasino offers over 40 live gaming titles. All their live games are powered by NetEnt and Evolution Gaming, some of the most reputable live gaming companies that take great pride in both their selection of games and their professional dealers trained in well-known venues of Las Vegas, Macau and Monte Carlo. 

If there is one type of punter that will enjoy this website, it’s blackjack enthusiasts, as they have 17 variants of blackjack at their disposal. Roulette is featured with 13 gaming titles, and most other games are represented with a single title. We especially enjoyed gaming shows by Evolution Gaming, as they are the perfect mixture of TV fun and gambling. One of the most exciting gaming shows is Football studio, that will impress sports bettors because it combines sports commentary with table games. Another amusing game is Dream Catcher, a live casino classic inspired by TV mega-hit Wheel of Fortune. Spin that wheel and win amazing prizes! 

All players love a good welcome bonus package, and that is a fact. However, many of them get confused with complicated offers spread across several deposits, all with different bonus terms and wagering requirements. YakoCasino offers a simple and straightforward welcome package - all punters who register and deposit, get a 100% bonus, up to €99, plus 99 free spins on Starburst, Joker Pro or Spinsane. It’s as simple as that! Keep in mind this bonus is not added automatically: you must check the Available Bonuses tab on your playing account and claim it by clicking the button. Then make the deposit, and once the deposit is processed (more or less immediately), the bonus money will be added to your account.

Despite the fact this establishment offers live casino as well, there are no special welcome offers for those who play exclusively at live tables. Another group of players that might feel underwhelmed by this offer is high rollers as they tend to deposit large amounts, and so a bonus up to €99 simply won’t do. Still, even a small welcome bonus is better than nothing, and it is up to every player to decide whether or not they want to claim this offer. 

Bonus terms and wagering requirement

To receive a welcome bonus, you must deposit at least €20, and keep in mind bonuses at YakoCasino are valid for 30 days. Every bonus must be wagered 40 times before becoming available for withdrawal. For example, if you get a €10 bonus, you have to wager €400. The maximum bet you can place while playing the bonus is €5, just like at most other casinos. Games contribute to the wagering requirement as follows: 

• Slots: 100%
• Video slots: 100%
• Other games: 100%
• Video poker: 0%
• Table games: 0%
• Live casino: 0%

Free spins profits also have to be wagered 40 times before the withdrawal, but this has to be done within 48 hours. Considering slots are a fast-paced game, this shouldn’t be difficult to achieve. Free spins must be played on slots related to the promotion (for your welcome bonus that would be Starburst, Joker Pro or Spinsane).

Promotions and bonuses

YakoCasino mentions several other bonuses you can get but doesn’t provide any specific requirements. They simply call them Recurring Promotions and they include: 

• Bonus Bonanza - a bonus you can get upon every deposit you make
• Free Spins Galore - free spins added upon a deposit 
• Treat on the House - bonus spins for active and regular players

While we, just like all punters, appreciate some extra bonus offers, we would love to see some requirements regarding these bonuses. The website says that all such promotions will be available via email and SMS, but having all requirements listed on their website as well would be more than welcome. 

YakoCasino also offers 10% cashback but delivers little to no information about it. Their Bonus info document states “deposits, bonuses and cashback calculations are interconnected”, which is a stipulation that can be interpreted any way you like, and can highly affect withdrawing conditions. 

At first glance, the YakoCasino interface is simply superb! What is not to love - there are bold shades of purple and yellow, simple yet aesthetically pleasing menus and categories that make sense even to newbies. But, after spending a few minutes on the website, it is obvious this establishment prefers style over substance. 

One of the main downsides of this website is the fact that it takes quite a while to load. And while there is a small animation of a running guy keeping you company as you load the repository, after two or three loading issues, things get quite frustrating. Furthermore, the navigation is not very user-friendly as players get redirected to pages they were previously reading without much sense, thus causing more and more buffering and loading of the same page, over and over again. Also, the search bar caused the entire interface to simply freeze, and the View All button actually loads fewer games than originally displayed. In addition to all this, live casino games are split into two categories for no obvious reason.

Mobile Casino

YakoCasino’s mobile platform requires no downloads, installations or updates as it is accessible directly from your favorite mobile browser. Simply open the browser of your choice (Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Opera), and type the website domain. Then, simply log in and enjoy your favorite games. This instant approach will be most appreciated by those players who don’t like to crowd their smartphones with dozens of new apps and like to keep it clean. Any late-generation iPhone, iPad, Windows and Android devices will support this mobile platform.

The mobile website suffers from the same issues as the desktop version. Some buttons simply don’t work, and loading times can be considered quite long, especially when compared to other similar websites. Besides the fact this mobile gaming platform offers great graphics and sound effects, there aren’t many good things to say about it.

You can contact YakoCasino via email, phone or live chat. Their agents respond in a timely manner but struggle with providing sufficient and concise information. Once you exit the Support page, the live chat feature will minimize to a small, almost invisible tab, which is inconvenient and, frankly, not user-friendly towards punters who aren’t used to scanning every inch of the monitor to find their live chat window. YakoCasino also has an FAQ tab, but fails to deliver any frequently asked questions (and answers), as the page is completely empty.

YakoCasino supports the following payment methods: Sofort, MuchBetter, EcoPayz, Skrill, Neteller, bank transfer, credit cards and many more, but keep in mind this list may vary depending on your country. The minimum deposit is €10, except for bank transfer, with which you have to deposit at least €30. The maximum deposit per single transaction ranges from €5,000 to €10,000. The minimum withdrawal is €20, and the maximum daily withdrawal is €5,000. If you win a jackpot of more than €50,000 in the pooled progressive slots, you may have to wait up to 30 working days on payment from the day you win the jackpot. All withdrawals are processed within 24 hours, but the time to finalize the transfer will depend on the payment method, bank, day of the week, etc. 

When it comes to fees, there is no clear policy. The company states in their Terms and Conditions that they reserve the right to charge a withdrawal fee and the charged amount “will depend on the number of times a player withdraws, the amount he withdraws, and the frequency of withdrawals”. They also promise to inform the player in advance, before charging any fees, but it would be better if they simply listed all fees and withdrawing conditions in one place. 

Verifying your YakoCasino account

According to YakoCasino Terms and conditions, players must verify their account if: 

• They withdraw over €2,300 in total
• They want to deposit via credit card
• They deposit over €2,000 in total or the equivalent of this amount

The company doesn’t specify any documents or deliver any instructions on what the copy, scan or the photo of the required document must contain. Most companies will ask you to deliver a copy of ID, passport or driver’s license, a utility bill with the address on it, and sometimes even a bank statement, in case they suspect any fraudulent or illegal activity.

YakoCasino is owned and operated by L&L Europe Ltd, a company licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority and the UK Gambling Commission. MGA and UKGC are considered to be the strictest and most diligent regulatory authorities in the entire world, and they regularly supervise their licensees to make sure they comply with all international gambling laws and professional business practices. This company supports a whole plethora of special services and organizations that can help you if you develop problem gambling. 

Unfortunately, we haven’t found any information regarding their RNG number, and the validity of it, and the customer support struggled to provide any information regarding this important issue, other than that software providers are the ones that are in charge of RNGs. Random Number Generator (or RNG) is a feature that guarantees all games will have completely random, and not predetermined, results. A certified RNG is the best guarantee of fair play. 

According to their website, “yakko” means “your” in Swahili, but will this casino be your casino? Let's start with the good things this site has to offer! They offer an incredible variety of games that are not available elsewhere, including slingo games and lotteries that are more common on specialized websites. The website features all top software providers, as well as an impressive selection of popular payment methods ranging from the good old bank transfer to highly advanced eWallets. This is also a regulated online casino, with licenses by the most prestigious authorities - MGA and UKGC. 

But, there are certainly some downsides. First and foremost, the gaming interface can cause some minor headaches despite being visually attractive. The overall navigation is not very user-friendly and players will have to tolerate long loading times. In addition to that, some features don’t work as they should, thus causing additional troubles while using the website. Besides, the website promises some amazing bonuses down the road, but only to those that subscribe via SMS and email. The question remains, will the casino use your subscription to spam you with reminders, or will it really deliver some smoking hot promotions?