Kakadu Casino is an online gambling site with a fanciful and vibrant tropical theme. The origin of the name is somewhat in dispute but the designers have incorporated elements reflecting all of the possibilities.

There is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Australia wherein the Aboriginal people of the lowland portion spoke a language called Gagudju. There was also a German early explorer of the area who has been attributed with assigning the name ‘cockatoo” in colloquial German which is spelled Kakadu. Indeed at least one of the fourteen species of birds is found there.

Whatever its origins, the word has lent itself to the tropical theme of the site which features a playful and beautiful parrot-like bird as its mascot. From there, the theme explodes into a world of tropical islands, jungles, and myriad wildlife. The site is designed to make an impression and capture your attention long enough for you to explore the bounty.

We’ll guide your journey if you’d like and cover all of the highlights as well as identify and put signs up for any potential pitfalls. After all, the last thing you want to do is walk through a new landscape with your eyes on the treetop prizes only to step into quicksand or stumble off a cliff.

We’ll cover the operators, software, games, bonuses, promotions, banking, customer service, any pitfalls we find, and render a final word once we have explored every nook and cranny of CasinoKakadu.

Briefly, the site is operated by N1 Interactive and holds a license from the Malta Gaming Authority. The pages are all available in English, German, Norwegian, and Finnish languages. Players in Canada as well as the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Finland, and Norway are especially welcome. 

Payment methods include familiar and convenient gateways for players in all regions, and some bonuses are crafted specifically to abide by the rules of certain gaming jurisdictions. Cryptocurrencies are not currently supported. However, more than a dozen fiat currencies are accepted (CAD EUR JPY NOK NZD PLN USD).

The game selection is phenomenal with about 100 distinct studios, labs, and aggregating providers populating the gaming suite with more than 4,000 games from slots to live dealer tables and game show titles like Deal or No Deal.

In an easily digestible bulleted list:

• Trusted MGA operator
• Easy deposits, 1-3 hour cashouts
• English and German live chat 24/7
• Weekly promotions for everyone and extra incentives for regular players

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) lists nearly four dozen N1 Interactive Limited domains on the license. However, some are most likely operated by N1 as owners and the vast majority are probably white labels actually owned by smaller groups under the sub-umbrella of N1. We can say with high confidence that the Kakadu label is owned by the same people as two other sites, as of the time of this review. 

Simply visiting might be enough for some players to ‘catch a vibe’ right away. Sites like this and sisters, Abo and Arlekin are crafted brilliantly from the themes to the promotion schemes, payment methods, well-curated game selections, and the transparent accessibility of the operators.

Painting the site with the broad brush of N1 Interactive would not do justice except with respect to a few perennial complaints about any Direx, Dama, or even sites with some faraway or up close relationship to the SoftSwiss platform in general. In fact, with the proliferation of remote gaming servers, game aggregators, platform solutions, and back-office service operators, it would no longer be possible to determine whether or not an operator used the platform for Malta gaming. Luckily, the site states: Powered by SOFTSWISS.

That being said, the most common complaints about any operation on the N1/MGA license have historically been related to document verification. Following the advocate boards for years, it seems there are nearly as many multi-account and identity fraud cases resolved as there are ‘dolphins caught in the tuna net”. It’s simply part of the new regulatory landscape mixed with the fact that these operators accept players from some higher-risk areas.

The unbiased player feedback we have seen about Abo, Arlekin, and Kakadu is just what we’d expect from a premier N1 site. Some arbiters give glowing reviews, some simply provide a forum for players to interact directly with the casino, and others have nothing registered as far as complaints. 

User comments are almost all laudatory save one related to Abo. The player expected immediate withdrawal but requested a bank wire and then mistyped an account number. It ended up taking several weeks to receive the funds. Others have noted they are paid within 3 hours every time - but they do not use bank wires. Those always take about 5 business days no matter where you play. Another player was slow to be paid and complained about bank wire fees - but they didn’t follow up.

Where we’ve seen the operator own any part of a delay there have been “moral” compensations such as no deposit bonuses to keep the player happy until the problem gets sorted.

Painting this specific site with a brush colored by all known sister sites, we find it easy enough to greenlight a visit if you want to explore for yourself. This is based on the total lack of disputes since the first of the three launched, no current relevant complaints, accessibility and transparency of the representatives, the way they have handled all known problems to date, and the fact that a select few N1 sites are the creme de la creme and this site shows all of the hallmarks of being among them if all holds true for their second and subsequent years of operations.

Please feel free to stick around for the deep dive!

We’ll start with…

Software and Games

Kakadu is powered by SoftSwiss. The software and service provider launched in 2009 and now employs over 700 people to directly support operators and customers indirectly. Over 300 internet gaming brands use the platform that has grown from being bitcoin gambling pioneers to processing over five billion euros in bets every month.

Basically, all that means to players is that everything behind the scenes will hum like a finely tuned machine because it is. Bonus crafting, marketing, high-level customer service, and VIP treatment are the remit of the label owner.

From the potential catalog of 11,000 gaming titles from more than 150 game providers, Kakadu has curated a collection specifically for the markets they wish to serve.

Finding those games on desktop or mobile (iOS/Android) has been handled by the user interface developers for the best possible user experience.

The menus will guide you right where you want to go, or you can simply scan icons by eyes, scrolling in any category until something grabs you.

The broad categories include the following - choosing any of them will create unique and intuitive pathways and options to explore.

• All Games
• Slots
• Table
• Card
• Roulette
• Video Poker
• Jackpot
• Accumulating
• Live
• Buy Bonus

You can also choose from among the providers listed on a dropdown menu once you’ve entered a category. For instance, if you want to play card games simply click Cards>Providers and you’ll see a list of studios that provide card games. Here, that would include:

• Amatic
• Bgaming
• Betsoft Gaming
• Egt
• Evolution
• Gaming1
• Isoftbet
• Netent
• Pgsoft
• Playngo
• Playson
• Playtech
• Pragmatic Play
• Pragmatic Play Live
• Microgaming
• Red Tiger Gaming
• Relax
• Swintt
• Wazdan

Unfortunately, from there you will need to scroll through the listings to find RNG games, whereas if you choose live games first, only live dealer providers will appear.

• Authentic
• Evolution
• Playtech
• Pragmatic Play Live
• Microgaming
• Swintt

Looking for a specific card game? Type in Rummy, Solitaire, Andar Bahar, Red Dog, or any other game name, and only those titles will appear.

Slots

Just to have a little fun exploring, we chose “all games” and then opened the provider list. AvatarUX looked interesting (a Yggdrasil masters Programme participant). Lilith’s Inferno jumped off the page and all seven of the games were available in demo mode.

Selecting TrueLab we found about a dozen titles including Victory Wild and VW Deluxe. My favorite title from the studio is Day & Night, so I spent a little bit of time on that game. The artwork is very intense and the narrative is equally profound. When one of the deities controls all six reels of this low volatility 96.38% RTP game, a set of free spins with reels celebrating Ra or Bastet will explode into play with 1-24 wild Ra symbols or all Bastet Wilds becoming sticky.

Bonus Buy games

The ability to pony up 100x your bet (much more, or less) in order to purchase a bonus trigger is a pretty exciting development for some players. While it may not have the same appeal to some as slots with over 100,000 virtual payline (Megaways) that is of no consequence because many Megaways games also now allow you to purchase free spins or other bonuses.

If you happen to also see a Pragmatic Play “Drops & Wins” logo on a Megaways game in the Bonus Buy category - you might have just found the best of all worlds in a single title.

Rather than playing tens of thousands of spins expecting to eventually hit the free spins after every 130-160 paid spins (on average), you can just take a shot! The cost to buy the feature is displayed and you have to confirm your choice, but you can do it.

Is it a good idea?

I don’t know. The maths are beyond my present understanding mainly because I stopped manually determining RTP, hit frequency, volatility, and bonus frequency several years ago, and other than mapping reel strips, logging the pay tables, and running simulations I have no way to know without at least having the equivalent of a Par sheet to work off of. Even then, Gambling Commissions, including in the UK, don’t seem to care how the RTP is determined as long as the theoretical number lines up with the actual number after a certain number of spins based on the game’s inherent volatility. In short,  it’s up to you!

I’d only suggest that with so many unknown variables (how often does the feature mechanic come into play (how much of the RTP is derived from the base game and how much comes from the feature, what is the max win in the base game compared to the feature, ad nauseam) It might be best simply to realize that that highly volatile BASE game can be just as likely to trigger a highly volatile FEATURE game. That means you could win big or it could come up with goose eggs, snake eyes, or a big fat zilch as easily as it could provide a near-life-changing win.

If you’re not sure that sort of feature is for you, the games are free to play, so you can find out at no risk if you want to.

Jackpot games

This aisle in the great game library is long and the shelfs reach to the ceiling. Fortunately, we can either sort by the provider or simply scan with the naked eye to see who provides the games.

EGT heads up this section with a near overabundance of their popular eastern European casino floor games magically made available for play by people almost anywhere.

You can also find some unsung hero titles like Gobs N Gold from Gaming1 (Cherry), Fugaso Airlines with Day 2 Day jackets, King of Kings by Relax, Midnight in Tokyo from Wazdan, and Joker Gems by ELK.

Of course, the Microgaming cart is full of Microgaming proper big money jackpots along with plenty of juicy titles from their Studio Partners like Snowborn’s Immortal Romance Mega Moolah,  Neko Games’ Pachinko, and Neon Valley Studios' Queen of Alexandria Wowpot among many others. Major Millions? Yes, that’s there too!

Bonus accumulators

Some slot games let you build value in the bonus round, exit the game for another pursuit, and hold your place for when you come back. These games are found in their own category here.

Bonuses and Promotions

When we visited, they were offering a four-stage welcome package with the first deposit receiving a match bonus. Extra spins are offered on all four segments.

Notably, as well, a High Roller bonus is offered with max bets 2x those allowed under the other offers.

We also found a couple of weekly bonuses, currently for Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

• Max bet with a bonus is 5 EUR/USD; 8 CAD/NZD; 50 NOK; 20 PLN; 600 JPY (x2 High Roller)
• Wagering is 40x bonus
• Extra spins all seem to have max cashout limits
• Cashback (on deposits with no bonus) must be wagered 40x 

VIP

Kakadu wants players to achieve status and rewards so they’ve created a twelve-tier loyalty scheme with increasing rewards for every level-up. As you progress, the level reward becomes higher and the wagering requirements are lowered until they become wager free on the final level.

Banking and Customer Service

All told there are about 20 ways for players to get their money into, and their winnings out of the cashier here, including 10 payment methods that work in both directions. Deposits are instant and most payouts hit your outside account within 3 hours after account verification.

Please see the cashier at the casino to identify exactly which methods are available for players in your region. Credit and debit card transactions may take up to 3 business days to clear in some countries. Bank wires will almost always complete in 5-7 business days. Also, while eWallet payouts are processed continuously, bank wires and other manual payouts are batched once per day.

The withdrawal limits may be somewhat low for most players at €/$1,000 per day, €/$2,500 per week, and €/$10,000 per month. We would suggest that high rollers and rated players consider contacting a representative if those terms are not acceptable prior to establishing your VIP level. The minimum withdrawal for bank wires is €/$200 - all other methods €/$20.

Siru mobile payments, Trustly, Klarna, Neosurf, and Sticpay are available along with internationally common methods such as Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Skrill, and Neteller. Canadians will find iDebit, Instadebit, Interac, ecoPayz, and iDebit. Additional Eco products are supported such as vouchers as are paysafecard transactions.

Live chat is available in English and German 24/7. There is also an email contact form onsite, a complaints guide, and a comprehensive FAQ. Responsible gambling tools are available from within all individual accounts.

Pitfalls

• Relatively low daily/weekly cashouts (€/$1,000 / €/$2,500)
• Relatively high minimum bank wire withdrawal (€/$200)
• Cashback is treated as a bonus (40x wagering)

The Final Word

Kakadu Casino is a huge online gambling site featuring thousands of games from the top providers in the world. The game catalog features a variety of boutique studios, up-and-coming stars, and regional favorites.

The live dealer section has six different providers to choose from with plenty of native-language tables in the mix.

All of the RNG games can be played for free, except perhaps a few progressives from a few regions and the welcome offer is generous enough with a low minimum deposit that players of any style or size of bankroll should be able to get a good feel for the place in very little time.

High rollers have special bonus offers and more liberal wagering rules commensurate with their commitment - while €/$10 is still a limit, at least it is relaxed enough to make bonus play worthwhile for those who enjoy starting out with a bigger bankroll, and the challenge of beating the bonus.

Banking options are vast and should accommodate almost everyone, but for some reason, they have chosen not to accept cryptocurrencies - this may be related to their licensing agreement with Malta.

On the SoftSwiss platform, there are several license holders, such as N1 Interactive. This site would appear to be a white label or turnkey solution with the owners also in charge of Abo and Arkelin - all three have good to great reputations but none have been online for extended periods of time. All indications are that this is one of the premier sites on the license but only time will be the ultimate judge of that. For now, all indications are good.

Please leave a comment below or even review the operation yourself if you have valuable insights to add for other readers. Thank you for coming along with us on our journey through Casino Kakadu!