Yako Casino bookmaker review
- no current
- active bonus
- Good range of sports
- Solid selection of football promos
- 'Bet Mentor' acca builder feature
By Simon Head
As its name suggests, Yako Casino’s core business is its casino and gaming products, but they also offer a sports betting site that offers a simple but effective introduction to sports betting for new bettors.
Key information
| Link to site | https://www.Yako Casino.com/en/sports-book/sports#/overview |
| Welcome bonus | 100% match bonus up to £100 on first deposit (casino) |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Licence | UK Gambling Commission |
| Sports offered | American football, Aussie Rules, badminton, baseball, basketball, beach soccer, beach volleyball, biathlon, boxing, cricket, cross-country skiing, cycling, darts, esports, football, futsal, golf, handball, ice hockey, MMA, motorsports, rugby league, rugby union, ski jumping, short football, snooker, squash, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, water polo, virtual sports (e-basketball, e-football, e-ice hockey) |
| Payout time | Same day for most payment methods. Bank transfers can take up to three working days |
| Customer support options | Live chat, telephone, email, FAQs |
| Owner | L&L Europe Ltd |
| Banking options | Debit cards, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, MuchBetter |
| Mobile app | Apple only |
| FIRST rating | 3.6/5 stars |
What is Yako Casino all about?
Bonuses
Yako Casino will match your first deposit 100%, up to the value of £9 plus free spins. However, with Yako Casino being primarily a casino site, the bonus appears only to be playable on Yako Casino’s games, rather than betting on sports.
For new and existing customers there’s a football acca boost on all football bets up to 50% once you place a multibet of 4 or more selections.
Available sports
Yako Casino’s range of sports is pretty good on first glance, but the lack of horse racing betting will put off some bettors. If you’re not worried about betting on the horses, though, there are plenty of other sports to get your teeth into. It’s not as comprehensive a selection as you’ll find on the big dedicated sports betting sites, but as an introduction to sports betting, it’ll probably cover most of your bases.
User experience and interface
The navigation could definitely do with some work, but the sports betting site itself is pleasing on the eye (unless you hate purple – there’s a lot of it!) and not too daunting for new bettors. One fun element is Yako Casino’s Bet Mentor, which builds you an accumulator based on your chosen stake and preferred win levels. It’s a nice, easy way to introduce yourself to accumulator betting, and a great feature for new bettors in particular.
Mobile and app compatibility
Finding the sports betting area of Yako Casino – you have to find ‘sportsbook’ from a filter dropdown to get there – but the mobile version of the site looks fine and works smoothly. An app would offer a better user experience, but for now mobile users will have to content themselves with the website.
Apple App Store: n/a
Google Play: n/a
VIP programmes and loyalty rewards
We could not find a specific VIP or loyalty rewards programme for sports betting customers at Yako Casino. There is a range of promotions for existing sports customers, however, boosted bets, early payouts, bore draw refunds, flash betting and acca boosts are all available to football bettors.
Pros & cons of Yako Casino
| Pros | Cons |
| Good range of sports | No horse racing betting |
| Solid selection of football betting promos | Desktop site betslip is easily scrolled off-screen, mobile layout is a touch cluttered |
| Fun ‘Bet Mentor’ acca builder feature | No app available |
| Nicely laid-out website, especially on desktop | |
| Decent option for newcomers to sports betting |
Diving deeper into Yako Casino
Licensing
Yako Casino is licensed in the UK by the UK Gambling Commission.
Payment methods
Yako Casino accepts debit cards, bank transfers, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard and MuchBetter
Security and fairness
Yako Casino operates under the rules and regulations of the UK Gambling Commission, and all transactions and transfers of personal data on Yako Casino are encrypted before being sent over the internet.
Responsible gambling measures
Yako Casino offers deposit limits, time limits, bet limits and loss limits, plus reality checks, time outs and self-exclusion options. They also have a problem gambling questionnaire, plus links to external charities and organisations, including GamCare, Gamblers Anonymous and the National Problem Gambling Clinic.
FIRST rating
3.6/5 stars
Payment methods available at Yako Casino
| Payment method | Available on deposits | Minimum deposit | Available on withdrawals | Minimum withdrawal | Withdrawal time |
| Visa | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 24 hours |
| Mastercard | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 24 hours |
| Skrill | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 24 hours |
| Neteller | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 24 hours |
| Paysafecard | YES | £10 | No | n/a | n/a |
| MuchBetter | YES | £10 | No | n/a | n/a |
| Bank transfer | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 2-3 working days |
Yako Casino FAQs
Is Yako Casino legit?
Yes. Yako Casino is an online casino brand from Malta-based operators L&L Europe Ltd, who are regulated by the UK Gambling Commission in the UK.
How can I contact customer support at Yako Casino?
To contact customer support at Yako Casino, scroll towards the bottom of the site or app and you’ll find a link to their support page, which contains links to their live chat, their telephone number, and their contact email address.
How do I reset my password at Yako Casino?
To reset your password at Yako Casino, head to the Login page (log out first, if necessary) and click on the ‘forgot password?' link underneath the login fields. Enter your account email address and you’ll be mailed a link to start the process of resetting your password.
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