The casino is powered by the very best names in the online gambling industry, namely NetEnt, Microgaming, Evolution Gaming and AMATIC Industries and so offers a vast variety of games, in fact over 800. The casino also offers a welcome bonus of up to ₤99 and 99 additional free spins.
The outlook and design of the casino’s website are user-friendly, and registration is completed in less than a minute with no extensive personal information required. Naturally, all the information you provide is protected by the latest SSL encryption technology, scrambling your data into unreadable text that cannot be decoded.
The casino also has a customer service team that is available 24/7. You may contact them in all ways imaginable – calling, emailing, chatting – they even jokingly suggest you send them a pigeon with their name on it. And that is what this casino is all about – your preferences, your choices, your rules. “Yako” actually means “your” in Swahili, hence the name and the policy of the casino (“Yako” also means “cool” in Bulgarian, which we think also applies when describing this new adaptive and user-friendly casino).
Software Suppliers and Gaming Library
As we already mentioned, here fall the biggest names in the industry, starting with NetEnt. In case you are not familiar with their work, you should know that they have been leaders in gaming development for 20 years now and have more than a few awards to their name. Their best-known games are Gonzo’s Quest, Guns n’ Roses, Boom Brothers, Wild Wild West and Starburst, all of which can be found on YakoCasino’s website.
Their other astonishing software supplier is Microgaming, which has been in the game for more than 20 years. In fact, they were the ones who developed the first true online casino software, and the first mobile casino software in 2004. They have the largest progressive jackpot network in the world. They are best known for the games Avalon, Thunderstruck, Dragonz, Jurassic World™, Game of Thrones™ and Playboy™ Gold. Naturally, you can find all of these in the casino’s vast library of games. Microgaming also stands behind a few of the developer companies for video poker.
Evolution Gaming is the leading developer of live gaming software in the world. This includes Live Casinos and Mobile Live Casinos, anything to do with live gaming. They offer a full set of live table games, all of which customized for their customer. This includes tables and uniforms that match the theme, adding the logo of the casino to them and anything else the customer may require. So, you see why YakoCasino would choose exactly their services.
AMATIC Industries has been operational for more than 25 years, offering premium gaming products. It adapts them to the requirements of each different country and customer. Their flexibility has put them in huge global demand. Their portfolio includes the production of cabinets, multiplayer gaming systems and server-based video lottery terminals. They also create customizable casino management systems and develop and design their own games.
So, it becomes apparent that YakoCasino certainly lives up to its name as “Your” Casino, as you can find anything and everything that you may be looking for in a mobile casino. It offers diverse gaming options starting with video slots and going all the way to live gaming, accessible on mobile.
As became evident by the companies backing this casino, it has a great number of video slot games in its menu and all popular games can be easily found. There are classic three-reel slot games, five-reel slot games, 243 Ways-to-Win games, Cluster Pays, all of which are the best of the best. The casino keeps up with the latest additions by its providers and, of course, keeps a handy list of its most popular games.
Video slots remain the most popular amongst online gamblers, so of course, you can find not only a wide variety of types but also over 300 titles at your disposal. Games like Hotline, Lucky Little Devil, Asgardian Stones, Lucky Links and many others are available to you both in desktop mode and on mobile. If you are an active player, there is also a solid chance that you win free spins for your favourite games every once in a while too but we will get into more detail in the bonus section we have prepared for you.
There are fewer classic slot games but they are still over 50 and we can say that they are a fine selection. With games such as Deco Diamonds, Hot Choice, Allways Joker, you are bound to get a substantial win and plenty of entertainment. On the website they are listed simply as “slots” and have their very own section.
The live casino offers a great selection of games and plenty of variations. You can find roulette in five variations, baccarat too and then you get to blackjack. There are over 40 variations of blackjack in the live casino, such as Blackjack A, Blackjack Diamond VIP, Blackjack Platinum VIP and many, many others. Poker in the live casino has three variations – Live Caribbean Stud Poker, Three Card Poker and Triple Card Poker.
On top of this, there are 19 variations of video poker, ranging from Aces and Eights, Bonus Poker, and All American Multi Hand to Double Double Bonus Poker. There are both classic and modern versions of the well-known card game. Many of them are available in both multi-hand and single-hand denominations.
The casino also offers a selection of table games, naturally including blackjack, roulette, poker and baccarat but also punto banco, pontoon and red dog. The games range from low limits to high limits, games for novice players and pro players. Overall, there are more than 40 table games to choose from.
There is also a section of “other” games. These include bingo, scratch cards, Big Break, Bubble Bonanza and, well, others. There are a few variations of bingo like Mayan Bingo, Pharaoh Bingo, Samba Bingo, Spingo and Super Bonus Bingo.
It is also good to note that there are video slots with progressive jackpots included in YakoCasino’s collection of games. Of course, this includes Mega Moolah, Mega Moolah Isis, Mega Fortune and others. It also has one classic slot game with a jackpot – Mega Joker, to be precise, and one table game – Caribbean Stud Poker.
Mobile Apps and Compatible Devices
YakoCasino is available across all platforms and the website looks stunning from each and every device. It adapts to the size of the screen of any device you are using and has the exact same functions as the desktop version. It is the same for both Android and iOS users, no matter the device all the features are there.
Not only this, but the website works perfectly with every single browser available. Some online casinos are accessible only through Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, however, the developers of this one did not wish to stop at that and would let nothing stand in their way of creating the perfectly personalized gaming experience they set out to create. So, you can use the website through the desktop and mobile versions of Opera, Safari and even good old Internet Explorer.
It is quite astonishing for a casino so brand new to have such a flawless website. It has no app, so no extra storage on your phone is required – all you need to do is type in the URL of the website in your browser. It works smoothly on all devices and the design is basically the same. The menu icon is in the exact same spot, so navigation is extremely easy. The search bar also remains on top so finding precisely what you are looking for is a piece of cake.
Basically, everything is exactly where it should be and this comes as no surprise as the online casino was aimed exactly at mobile players. They set out to create an unrivaled mobile gaming experience and they have accomplished their goal without a shadow of a doubt. This online casino’s website is revolutionary in its ability to adapt to any and all devices and browsers.
The only slight letdown is that there is no exclusive bonus for using mobile but does it really matter when you have a fully functional website across all platforms? Not really. Is the premium gaming experience not a bonus in and of itself? That is for you to decide, as is all else on this casino’s wonderful website.
The additional hyperlink titles are also exactly where you may find them on the desktop version throughout all browsers and all mobile operating systems providers. This way you can easily navigate through the whole website and you do not have to waste additional time looking for each page anew.
Supported Banking Methods
It is important to note before listing all the methods that all of them are available on mobile as well, which is an amazing feature. The degree to which their website has been integrated for mobile is simply extraordinary.
First on the list are credit cards – MasterCard and Visa. Clearly, the most preferred method by most people as they are readily accessible and there is no additional registration required. Both have no service fee and the deposits with them are immediate. Withdrawals take 3-4 working days as usual.
Neteller and Skrill are other two available deposit methods, free of any fees and offer an immediate transaction. This includes both deposits and withdrawals. The same applies to EcoPayz. Of course, you need to make a registration in order to use an e-Wallet but it is arguably safer than simply giving out your credit card information even if the website you are using is SSL encrypted. However, keep in mind that some bonuses are not available if you are using the services of Neteller and Skrill.
Bitcoin is also an available method for both deposits and withdrawals. However, there is a fee for using this method, which is 2,50%. As its popularity is growing, more and more casinos have listed Bitcoin as an available banking method. The good thing about it is that every transaction is instant.
Paysafecard is an available deposit method but it is not available for withdrawals as it is a prepaid card. You can acquire one at a store, where you can find such cards of different denominations. It is another slightly safer option than directly using credit cards.
Of course, you can also use a direct bank transfer, also without a service fee. However, the sum you must deposit is ₤30, unlike all other banking methods which require only ₤10.
The amount you can withdraw per day may be as little as £20 and as much as £5,000, unless you hit the jackpot. In that case representatives of the casino contact you via email in order for you to get your winnings in a timely manner instead of waiting for months. This is quite thoughtful of them and only adds to the personalized gaming experience they offer.
There is no way to change the currency of your account once it is set so be careful when you first pick as you can only have one account per IP address. The available currencies are GBP, EUR, INR, CHF, CAD, ZAR, SEK, NOK and NZD.
Bonuses and VIP Programme
As we already mentioned, the welcome bonus in YakoCasino is a 100% deposit match of up to ₤99 and 99 free spins on Starburst, Joker Pro and Finn & the Swirly Spin. The casino also offers random free spins to loyal players. The amount varies and the games in which they can be used vary, too. It is all a mysterious surprise. You can also sometimes win more free spins by depositing right after receiving your first gift pack. You cannot receive a welcome bonus if you choose to deposit through Skrill or Neteller, however, and Canadian clients will receive their free spins on Lightning Hot, Book of Aztec or Admiral Nelson.
There is also a promotion called the Bonus Bonanza. Not everyone can get this bonus, as first of all, you need to have made a deposit, then you must be randomly selected and contacted via email, then once you deposit you will receive your bonus, which is extra playing money. For all of this to be possible, you need to be a loyal player. But anyway, if you are contacted you will be given a fair amount of extra playing money when you make your first deposit for the day. This bonus could even provide you with more than one and a half times as many credits as usual.
Another bonus feature is the so-called Free Spins Galore. You qualify for this bonus if you are an active player and you can receive it time and time again, week after week. As long as you put money in your account, you are guaranteed to get this bonus. Each time you get a different number of free spins and you can use them on different games. All of this information is provided in an email the staff of the casino send you if you have, in fact, been randomly picked to receive this bonus. During this promotion you can claim an additional number of free spins after you have finished using your first gift pack by making a deposit.
What you can draw from this is that this casino values loyalty before anything else. If you decide to trust them with your gaming experience they will ensure that it is the best one you could ever have.
There is no VIP Programme in this casino as it believes that all of its players deserve the royal treatment and an unparalleled level of personalization. The fact that you receive an email each time you receive a bonus or there is some additional information required only furthers the feeling of being treated as a VIP member.
The wagering requirements at YakoCasino are 40x the received bonus amount and you must complete them within 30 days in order to be able to collect it. The wagering contributions vary per game category but the following games count 100% towards the wagering requirements – video slots, slots and other games, excluding video poker and table games. It is not possible to play in the Live Casino with bonus funds. To receive a deposit bonus, a minimum deposit of £10 is required.
The rules that apply to all of the promotions are readily accessible on the website of the casino along with all of their terms and conditions. Even on the bonus pages themselves, there are rules listed and if you have any additional questions you can always contact a customer service representative to help you collect your bonus rewards.
Support Service
The casino has a wonderful support service which is available 24/7 across all platforms. You can call them, text them, email them, send a message in a bottle – they will always reply. A wonderful feature the website has is the live chat option where you get to talk to a representative in real time. So if you have an issue, there will always be someone on the other end to help you through it. The live chat option is easily accessed through a bar on the right side at the bottom of the page. All you need to do is click on it and you will be directly connected to a customer service representative, ready to answer all of your questions.
The website also has a frequently asked questions (FAQ) page, which additionally helps the player. The menu itself is extensive enough to navigate you through the whole website with absolute ease, and the questions on the FAQ page are extensive, meticulously sorted and answered exhaustively.
Not only that, but they have not missed out on readily displaying their terms and conditions either, and everything is once again perfectly sorted. Each section has its own title to help you find exactly what you are looking for and there is a useful “back to top” button at each section.
Security and Licenses
The casino is licensed by two of the best casino regulatory bodies in the world – the Malta Gaming Authority as we already mentioned and also the UK Gambling Commission. Both licenses are up to date and are frequently renewed. It is commendable that the casino mentioned on their website that it meets the UKGC requirements for the protection of player funds at the medium level, which means that if the casino were to go under, player funds would be protected from seizure.
The casino also has the latest SSL encryption technology protecting their users’ data. Naturally, any casino up to date uses this technology but it is still good to be on the lookout for potential threats to your safety. If a website demands your personal data and has no SSL encryption it is quite likely vulnerable to hacker attacks.
But what about fairness? Is this casino fair? Well, the website does not list the RTP rates but if you look up reviews of the games they offer you see that their selection is usually well above 96%. Of course, with Microgaming software things are a bit trickier as it is customizable but you can still get a basic idea from doing some research beforehand.
Another great thing we found on YakoCasino’s website is their direct link to a website that helps with responsible gaming – GamCare. They also have a whole page dedicated to playing safe and knowing how to set your loss and wagering limits. Even on their front page, they promote responsible gaming.