YAKO CASINO

Last Updated: July 17, 2024

Written by Yvonne Greenwood

We have reviewed Yako Casino and given them a total score of 4.5 out of 5 stars. This means that we consider Yako Casino to be a great site to play slots at. In our review, we have assessed Yako Casino’s performance in the following areas: security and fairness, game selection and software, bonuses and promotions, and customer support.

REVIEW SUMMARY

Launched back in 2014, Yako Casino is slowly becoming one of the more established slot sites on the UK market. Here you can find a mix of casino games, including slots, table games and live dealer games, so almost every player will find something to play. And thanks to licenses from three reputable authorities, one of which is from the UK Gambling Commission, Yako is as safe as an online casino can be.

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SLOTSHAWK RATING

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OWNER AND LICENSE

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GAMES AND SOFTWARE

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BONUSES AND PROMOTIONS

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DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWALS

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

When playing at Yako Casino, you can take advantage of the following:

• 800+ slot games from providers like NetEnt, Blueprint Gaming and Pragmatic Play
• The largest progressive jackpots in WowPot Jackpot and Mega Moolah
• High RTP rates of up to 99%
• £99 welcome bonus with no restrictions on winnings
• Weekly promotions like free spins and reload bonuses

However, you should be aware of the following:

• 40x wagering requirement on most bonuses
• Only games from 21 providers, mostly from the major ones, so you won’t find many smaller niche game studios

ABOUT THE OWNERS

Yako Casino is owned and operated by L&L Europe Ltd., an offshore company based in Malta. It is a well established company with over 10 years of experience in the business, and they operate a total of nine different online casino brands in multiple jurisdictions and countries. Some of their most famous brands outside of Yako Casino are All British Casino, Hyper Casino and the recently launched Pub Casino.

Since its inception, L&L has built up a strong reputation in the online casino industry, both among experts and players, mainly thanks to their reliability and professionalism. Compared to other casino groups, they have received a very low number of complaints.

YAKO CASINO REVIEW

In our review of Yako Casino, we will focus on the site’s offering of slots and bonuses. We will also touch upon other areas we think are important such as payment methods, customer support and licensing information.

FIRST IMPRESSION

When entering Yako Casino, you are being greeted by a royal purple theme and an offer to grab their welcome bonus of £99 plus 99 free spins. While this is a pretty standard welcome offer compared to other casinos nowadays, we still think it adds decent value as there are no hidden terms, although it has other limitations like 40x wagering and game restrictions. We will cover this more closely in the next section.

Back to the theme of the website. As soon as you start to navigate around, you can clearly tell that Yako Casino is part of the L&L group of casinos. The navigation, structure and features of the site are exactly the same as those of other casinos in the group like Hyper Casino and Pub Casino. We like this. While it is very simplistic, it works as it should, and you can easily find different types of games using the tabs or use the search bar to find the exact game you are looking for.

Signing up goes quick and easy too. You just need to press the yellow register button, fill in your details and verify your identity and you are good to go. If you want to play for free, you can start right away, otherwise you simply navigate to the cashier and make a deposit (which is instant).

Overall, everything at Yako Casino is very straightforward and simple. While there is no fancy stuff or special features, the things that should work just work, which is comforting.

YAKO CASINO BONUSES AND WELCOME PACKAGE

The welcome package offered by Yako Casino includes the following two bonuses:

• 100% deposit bonus up to £99
• 99 free spins on the slot game Book of Dead

To claim the bonus, you need to make a minimum deposit of at least £20.

At first glance, this looks like the typical welcome bonus. It is very common to receive between £50 and £200 in bonus cash plus free spins, so in terms of bonus size, Yako Casino’s welcome bonus sits somewhere right in the middle.

However, looking closer at the bonus, there are some pretty favourable terms. Firstly, there is no max cashout, so theoretically you can win as much as Lady Luck allows you. Also, the bonus money and your money are stored in two separate wallets, and you will play through your own money first. This means that if you hit a big win when playing with your own money, you can withdraw it straight away without forfeiting the winnings and the bonus. This is fair and something that far from all casinos offer.

There is only one major downside to the bonus, and that is the wagering requirements. You need to wager the bonus money 40 times, which is on the higher side. Many other casinos’ wagering requirements are between 25 and 35x, and some casinos even offer bonuses with no wagering requirements.

Want to check for yourself how the Yako Casino bonus compares to other bonuses? Use our list of casino slots bonuses where you can find over 50 different bonus offers valid for 2024.

HOW TO CLAIM THE YAKO CASINO WELCOME BONUS

To take advantage of the Yako Casino welcome bonus, all you need to do is the following:

1. Register an account at Yakocasino.com.
2. Make a deposit of at least £20.
3. After depositing, activate the bonus from the “Bonuses” page under “My Account”.

In total, Yako Casino will match your first deposit up to £99 and give you 99 free spins on Book of Dead. You do not need to use a bonus code to take advantage of this offer.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE YAKO CASINO BONUS

All bonuses at Yako Casino come with certain terms and conditions attached to them. We have highlighted the key terms below:

• New customers only.
• Max one welcome bonus per person, household, address, email, payment method or IP address.
• Minimum deposit of £20.
• Max bet of £5 with bonus funds.
• Maximum bonus amount is 100% up to £99 on first deposit only.
• Zero max cash out on deposits.
• Wagering requirement of 40x.
• Only slots and video slots contribute to the wagering requirements.
• Certain slot games do not contribute to the wagering requirements. Examples include Simsalabim, Jungle Spirit and Dead or Alive 2. See the full list in the Yako Casino terms.
• Welcome bonus excluded for players depositing with Skrill, Neteller and EcoPayz.
• Further T&Cs apply.

We must point out how important it is that you follow the bonus rules as Yako Casino may otherwise confiscate your bonus money along with any winnings associated with it.

BONUS FUNDS AND WAGERING REQUIREMENTS: HOW THEY WORK AT YAKO CASINO

Although Yako Casino has the same 40x wagering requirement for both the bonuses in the welcome package, they work slightly differently. Here is a quick breakdown:

Deposit Match:

• Yako Casino matches your first deposit with 100% up to £99. So, for example, if you deposit £50, you will receive an additional £50 as a bonus.
• The bonus funds and your deposited funds are stored separately. You use your deposited funds first before you use the bonus funds.
• The wagering requirement is 40 times the bonus amount. If you receive the maximum £99 bonus, you need to wager £99 x 40 = £3960 before you can withdraw the bonus and any winnings associated with it.
• You have 30 days to meet the wagering requirements for the deposit bonus.

Free Spins Winnings:

• You get 99 free spins on the slot game Book of Dead.
• Any winnings made from the free spins are considered as bonus money and have a wagering requirement of 40x.
• You have 48 hours to meet the wagering requirements for the free spins winnings.

Most UK slot sites issue wagering requirements on their bonuses, but 40x is a little high. We would have preferred to see something in the range of 25x to 35x the bonus amount instead as it makes the bonus easier to clear. You can read our guide on clearing wagering requirements for tips on how to do this.

Game contributions to the wagering requirements:

SlotsHawk recommends that you use the welcome bonus on slots and video slots as it counts 100% towards the wagering requirements. See below for details:

• Slots and Video Slots: These games count 100% towards the wagering requirements.
• Video Poker Games and Table Games: Do not count towards the wagering requirements.
• Live Casino Games: It is not possible to play these games with the bonus funds.

OTHER PROMOTIONS AND LOYALTY SCHEME

Here are the bonuses you can take advantage of once you have cleared the welcome bonus:

• Weekly promotions (usually free spins and/or reload bonuses)
• Monthly tournaments

By registering at Yako Casino, you will be given access to their weekly promotions and monthly tournaments.

Weekly promotions change from week to week. One week you will be treated to free spins, whereas the next week you may be offered a reload bonus.

Yako Casino is also the place for slot tournaments. Yako Casino has told SlotsHawk that each month they have a “massive tournament” where up to 99 players will receive a reward.

If you want to make the most of these promotions, then you should make sure to activate your bonuses from your personal bonus section in your Yako Casino account.

Please note: Yako Casino no longer offers a cashback bonus. However, Yako’s sister site All British Casino still offers cashback, so it may be an option to consider as the two sites are quite similar otherwise.

SLOTS AND CASINO GAMES AT YAKO CASINO

If Yako ticks all of the correct boxes for you in regards to their bonuses, then you won’t be disappointed when it comes to their selection of online slot games either. While their sheer number of games is on the same level as most of their competitors, their quality, variety and RTP rates are on par or better.

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE SLOT SELECTION

• Number of slots: 800+
• Number of jackpot slots: 10+
• Slot types: Classic slots, video slots, jackpots, Megaways, Slingo
• RTP: Around 96% on average (Medium-High)

The slot selection at Yako Casino is pretty good. You can play around 800 slots from just over 20 game providers. This is not the largest selection, but the variety and RTP rates are great.

All the different types of slots are available, so almost every player will find something to play. Among these are old-school favourites like Starburst, Book of Dead and Big Bass Splash as well as new hot slots like Deadwood RIP, Retro Sweets and Tombstone No Mercy.

In terms of jackpot games, you have a little over 10 to choose from. This is on the lower side, but the two largest progressive jackpot slots of all time are present in Mega Moolah and WowPot Jackpot.

A big plus for the slots at Yako are the RTP rates. You will find a few slots with RTPs up to 99% and several slots with RTPs above 97% (see the table below). This is definitely better than at your average online casino.

BEST SLOTS TO PLAY AT YAKO CASINO

Based on RTP and maximum payouts, these are the 10 best slots that you can play at Yako Casino in 2024:

#	Slot Game	RTP	Payout
1.	Ooh Aah Dracula	99.00%	457x
2.	Mega Joker	99.00%	200x
3.	Jackpot 6000	98.86%	6,000x
4.	Dr Jekyll Goes Wild	98.20%	500x
5.	Rainbow Riches Pick N Mix	98.00%	2,000x
6.	Blood Suckers Megaways	97.66%	20,521x
7.	Medusa Megaways	97.63%	50,000x
8.	Dead or Alive 2	96.80%	100,000x
9.	Chocolates	96.60%	65,536x
10.	Wheel of Fortune Megaways	96.46%	80,150x

OTHER GAMES

Apart from slots, you can play the following games at Yako Casino:

• Table games
• Live dealer games

Most of the live dealer games are provided by Evolution Gaming, which is renowned for its high standards and game quality.

As for table games, you will find the classics in Blackjack, Roulette and Baccarat, but also some newer ones in Deal or No Deal and Mega Ball. There is also a sportsbook available.

GAME PROVIDERS

At Yako Casino, you can play slots and casino games from 21 game providers. This is on the lower side as many casinos have up to fifty, and some sites like Casumo even have up to a hundred.

However, all the major ones are available, so the quality is great. With that being said, if you like to play slots from some smaller niche providers, you may not find them here. See the full list below.

List of game providers:

• Amatic Industries
• Bally
• Barcrest
• Big Time Gaming
• Blueprint Gaming
• Elk Studios
• Evolution Gaming
• IGT
• Just For The Win
• Microgaming (Games Global)
• NetEnt
• NextGen Gaming
• NoLimit City
• Novomatic
• Play’n GO
• Pragmatic Play
• SG Gaming
• Slingo Originals
• Stakelogic
• Stormcraft
• WMS

IS YAKO CASINO MOBILE FRIENDLY?

Yako Casino is 100% mobile friendly and is listed as one of our top UK mobile slot sites. While no app is available to download, you can play all of their casino games and slots directly in your mobile browser on your phone. You can also make deposits and withdrawals using your mobile phone.

The mobile version of the website is easy to use and works just as well as the desktop version.

Do you prefer to play via a mobile app? In our guide to slots apps, we review our 10 favourites for UK players.

PAYMENT METHODS AT YAKO CASINO

It is quick and easy to both deposit and withdraw money at Yako Casino. They offer most of the major payment providers like Visa, Mastercard and PayPal. While deposits are instant, the withdrawal time varies depending on which payment method you use. For a full list of casino banking methods, see the table below.

Payment Method	Withdrawal Time
Visa Debit	1-3 days
MasterCard Debit	1-3 days
Paysafecard	N/A
Flexepin	N/A
PayPal	0-24 hours
Skrill	0-24 hours
Neteller	0-24 hours
EcoPayz	0-24 hours
Jeton	0-24 hours
Trustly	0-24 hours

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WITHDRAWALS

Withdrawal limits and fees: Yako Casino does not charge any fees for withdrawals, which we like to see as there are still a few casinos out there doing it (although most don’t nowadays). However, there are some withdrawal limits:

• Daily withdrawal limit: £5,000
• Weekly withdrawal limit: £25,000
• Monthly withdrawal limit: £100,000

While the withdrawal limits are reasonable and higher than at many casinos, we would have preferred to see none.

Minimum withdrawal: £10.

Withdrawal speed: Yako has among the fastest withdrawal times in the industry. Most withdrawals are processed within 24 hours, but in our experience, Yako processes withdrawals quicker than that, usually within a few hours. Once processed, the withdrawal time varies depending on the payment provider. E-wallets are instant, while debit cards can take up to three days.

Other: If you try to withdraw a larger amount, it is likely that you have to verify your payment method before Yako processes it. This process can take up to a few days but is usually done within 24 hours.

CUSTOMER SERVICE OPTIONS

The customer support team at Yako Casino is up to the highest industry standards and available 24/7. They can be contacted in the following ways:

Contact Method	Contact Information	Response Time
Live Chat	24/7 via the website	0-5 min
Email	support@yakocasino.com	0-24 hours
Telephone	+356 2033 0257	0-10 min

SlotsHawk recommends using the live chat as it is the fastest and easiest way to get in contact with a support agent.

If you use the phone support, keep in mind that the support team is based in Malta, so international charges may apply.

LICENSING INFORMATION

Yako Casino holds licenses in the UK, Malta and Sweden through its holding company L&L Europe Ltd. In the UK, they are fully licensed by the UK Gambling Commission under account number 38758.

These three licenses are among the safest online casino licenses that exist, in particular the UK and Swedish licenses that are controlled by their respective governments. We therefore consider Yako Casino to be very safe.

UK Gambling Commission	License number: 38758
Malta Gaming Authority	License number: MGA/B2C/211/2011
Swedish Gambling Authority	License number: 18Li7872

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