Yako Casino Review

Drawing its 700+ games from software providers like NetEnt, Microgaming, Evolution Gaming, Amatic, and Novomatic, Yako Casino’s library is packed with top titles and hidden gems that you’re going to love. Slots lovers will be pleased to hear they have just under 600 titles to choose from!

Here’s a taster of the slots on offer:

• Vikings
• Reel Talent
• Holy Diver
• Temple of Treasure
• Scudamore’s Super Stakes
• Book of Ra
• Bonanza
• Hall of Gods
• Mega Moolah
• Dead or Alive
• Golden Grimoire
• Foxin’ Wins Again
• Agent Jane Blonde
• Cleopatra

There are also plenty of table games and other specialty titles such as:

• Casino Hold’Em poker
• Texas Hold’Em
• Blackjack
• Roulette
• Baccarat
• Caribbean Stud
• Video poker
• Red Dog
• Live Casino Games
• Bingo
• Spingo

Yako Casino strays from the norm with its welcome bonus. In addition to 22 free spins, all new players can claim a 50% match bonus up to £222. It’s rare to see a match bonus below 100% on first deposits, but there are casual users out there who might find the associated wagering requirements easier to clear with a lower match.

• 50% match on first deposit up to £222, and 22 free spins upon registration
• 40x wagering requirements (live casino, table game, and video poker don’t count)
• Minimum deposit of £10 is required
• Bonuses are valid for 30 days, after which time they will be removed
• Free spins are valid only on Starburst, Aloha, Joker Pro, or Finn & the Swirly Spin
• Maximum bet of £5 when using bonus funds
• Deposits made using Skrill or Neteller are not eligible

In the past, Yako Casino had a loyalty program that issued one point for every £10 lost by players. Eventually, users could cash 50 points in for £5. Loyalty programs usually issue points based on wagers, not losses, which might explain why Yako Casino seems to have scrapped its loyalty program in favor of offering other bonuses and promotions.

The Bonus Bonanza, for example, grants random match bonuses on the first deposits made by players each day, while their Free Spins Galore promotion is based around awarding free spins to players at random.

Yako Casino claims to offer a “customized casino experience that is all about you…regardless of VIP status.” The implication here, we imagine, is that they do have a VIP scheme but it’s not something that they talk about publicly. Most VIP schemes are offered to high rollers by invite-only, so don’t hold your breath.

Licensed and regulated by both the Malta Gaming Authority and the UK Gambling Commission, as well as Spelinspektionen (the Swedish Gambling Authority), we have no concerns about fairness or player safety at Yako Casino. We would, however, like to see more information about their RTP (return to player) percentages and evidence of third-party regulation.

Some of the reputable banking options on offer here include:

• Visa
• Mastercard
• Trustly
• Paysafecard
• Skrill
• Neteller
• Klarna
• TSI
• Entercash
• Bank Transfer
• Zimpler
• Bitcoin
• Interac
• Pass N Go

Yako Casino aims to get your winnings to you within 24 hours (depending on the payment option you’re using). There are plenty of supported currencies as well, including GBP, DKK, EUR, NOK, SEK, USD, AUD, CAD, and ZAR.

Yako Casino is fully optimized for mobile gaming. Though there currently isn’t a native app for download, the site is HTML-5-based so it can be accessed via the web browser of most modern mobiles, such as iOS and Android.

The range of games available is comparable with desktop, with hundreds to play whilst on the go, though Yako Casino warns that some games provided by third party gaming partners aren’t yet available on all platforms.

Strangely, Yako Casino chooses to promote the option to call telephone support on every page rather than using a live chat button as many other online casinos do. They indicate that phone support is available 24 hours a day but go on to say elsewhere that their “Customer Experience Centre” is open from 9am ‘til midnight, seven days a week.

Live chat and email support are available in addition to telephone support, so there’s a nice mix of options available here. Don’t back on receiving a speedy reply between midnight and 7am.

Yako Casino tells players that its name translates to “Your Casino” in Swahili. Using a Bantu language spoken in various African nations might seem like a curious choice for a site that targets primarily English-speaking players, but it doesn’t change the fact that player satisfaction prevails here. You can pick from various popular payment methods, and winnings can be cashed out pretty quickly, plus, you can take your favorite games on the road as the casino is fully mobile-optimized.

There are areas for improvement, such as the vague customer service operating hours, unsubstantial welcome bonus, and lack of a loyalty program. However, there are plenty of games supplied by some of the industry’s top software providers – the large majority luckily being slots – and the casino adheres to strict security standards. These are the top two criteria we want ticking before recommending an online casino, so Yako Casino passed our review team’s tests with flying colors. Sign up today to get playing!