SNAI Casino is Italy's homegrown online gambling site. The parent company was formed in 1990 around horse race betting, bringing in sports almost a decade later.

Today, Snaitech S.p.A. is one of the main concessionaires among a field of about 200 gambling providers licensed by the government's Customs and Monopoly agency, ADM under Concession code 15215. AAMS (Amministrazione Autonoma dei Monopoli di Stato). 

It's an all-in-one gambling site featuring betting, and virtual sports, video lottery, online video slots, and other games for desktop and mobile.

In addition to online gambling, the company offers betting at more than 1,600 land-based betting points in Italy.

Since 2018, SnaiTech has been owned by Playtech after a billion-dollar (846m EUR) acquisition that saw the Milan-based company delisted from the Italian Stock Exchange.

Some SNAI Group subsidiaries and associated companies Italian players may be familiar with include:

• Alfea SpA - Pisan Society for Horse Racing
• Cogetech SpA
• Connext Srl
• Immobiliare Valcarenga Srl
• Mac Horse Srl
• Management Company Capannelle SpA
• New Game Srl
• Solar SA
• Trenno Srl

In this review, we'll mention all of the gambling opportunities available. However, we'll focus on the online casino section primarily. The basic rules of membership and play cover all elements of gambling here.

After taking a look at the software and games, we’ll spend a little time exploring the bonus scheme here as well as the terms and conditions to confirm they are fair.

We’ll look at payment methods along with banking policies and keep an eye out for any pitfalls that new customers should be aware of in order to avoid them. 

After a thorough review of the operator’s history regarding fair play and secure games; bonuses and promotions available as well as their potential value; banking facilities and any fees, limits, etc., we’ll render a final word based on what we expose, confirm, or discover.

One of the first things we notice about the site, beyond its rich history, is that there simply aren’t many complaints - especially considering how long the site has been in operation and the fact that it is now owned by Playtech. 

Many Playtech casinos have historically generated complaints related to document verification issues. The Italian licensing requirements SNAI operates under are probably the reason this is not an issue. Many of the player disputes in the past were from Eastern European players gambling at Philippines-operated websites with a good percentage of those complaints being from fraudulent players who could not or would not provide proof of identity internationally.

Another reason, unrelated to this operation, is that nearly all operators are now required to implement robust KYC (know your customer) and AML (anti-money laundering) procedures - including in many cases - source of wealth (SoW) documentation from players. Now, it is not unusual for international players to face more stringent documentation issues anywhere, making the Playtech policies of the past the norm in today’s markets.

In brief, not only are there basically no complaints against this operation but it is also certified by several of the top information sites on the internet.

The gaming venue is presented in a single language, Italian, and focuses exclusively on the Italian market.

Snaitech S.p.a. - Socio Unico - Piazza della Repubblica 32, 20124 Milano, Italia - R.E.A. Milano n. 1584464

Reg. Imprese e Codice fiscale 00754850154 - P.Iva 01729640464 - Capitale Sociale € 97.982.245,40 i.v.

18+ only

Software and Games

Almost every angle of modern remote gaming and gambling is covered here. About the only thing the site could be said to be missing is a Bust-a-Bit-style cryptocurrency crash game.

There are several apps and download clients for different parts of the gaming site, but for the most part, they are not required. Poker is the only exception. For some reason, poker networks still prefer the security found in a stand-alone application even though HTML5 browser-based games are just as secure and in some cases more secure.

Distinct individual apps for iOS and Android systems include horse race betting, live casino, poker, slots, bingo, Seven and ½, card games, blackjack, punto banco, roulette, and a special mobile app designed for mobile called “Blu” which contains several different types of games. Use the APPdate to keep abreast of the current version of all Android apps.

Look for all of these ways to tempt fate for a game of risk and reward!

• Bingo - chat games, jackpots, and mini-games while you wait
• Casino - Blackjack, roulette, baccarat, table poker, video poker, dice wars
• Games - Scopa, Solitaire, Burraco, etc. Skill games, traditional games, tournaments
• Horse racing - Milano, Napoli, Compiegne, etc
• Live - In-play sports betting
• Live Casino - Every game! Visitors can find tables in Chinese, Japanese, and Russian languages, but most are Italian native tongue
• Lotteries - All of the popular big money games - SuperEnalotto, EuroJackpot, and more!
• Poker - Apps for Windows, Mac, and smartphones. Big online tournaments
• Slot - Hundreds of game titles, more than 30 studios
• Sport - Prediction betting, good odds, all markets
• Virtual - 3D animated fixed and dynamic odds virtual sports betting - football, autos, horses, dogs

Let’s take a closer look at the…

Slots

The site offers plenty of filters and sorting tools to help players narrow down their selection if they choose to. It’s possible to select a screen filled with games offering your favorite features or even to only display games from certain developers.

Games can be filtered as mobile ready, not mobile, or you can leave the default “both” checked to see all games.

If you only want to play games made in Italy, simply click on Cape Cod, Giocaonline, or Tukopro to play games like Cleopatra’s Temple, Il Ballo Del Qua Qua,  or Tortura.

Additionally, once you have selected one or more providers like this you can also still refine your selection further focusing on certain functionalities such as free spins, respins, or other bonus features.

You can play all, mixed, or no VLT-style games and you can even filter by the game’s theme. Go straight to the Age of Gods series of games or choose Christmas, Fantasy, Animals, or any of the other dozens of themes.

Jackpot games are mixed into most of the categories so you can stay on task and still play the big money games whenever you’d like to.

Many of the game providers also have close ties to Italy, with IGT (Lottomatica) perhaps the most well-known. Their Da Vinci Diamonds series of games are some of the most popular to be found in terrestrial casinos from Casino di Venezia to Las Vegas and beyond.

Bonuses and Promotions

There is an entire menu of bonus fare for your perusal and consumption. Every category offers registration or deposit incentives, even the virtual sports section!

Double funds, free play and free bets, cash back, and replays, there’s really no end to the creative offers designed to get you into the door and to encourage your continued participation. Look for daily spins, slots challenges, and multi-stage bonuses. The site currently offers a loyalty progressive bonus in four stages. It’s designed to allow players to unlock rewards in an easy and intuitive way so they focus on playing and still receive rewards.

Each type of bonus has unique and distinct rules associated with it. In order to discover the rules for a bonus you have received, first determine what sort of bonus it is, and then check the terms and conditions.

The four types of bonuses available are:

• Cash Bonus; (bonus used before real money bets)
• Progressive Bonuses; (skill games only)
• Fun Bonus; (Casino)
• Bonus Gold; (Sports)

Cash bonuses can be used for:

• Skill games;
• Bingo;
• Sport bets;
• Totalizer horse racing bets;
• Fixed odds horse racing betting;
• National Horse Racing;
• Prediction competitions;
• Numerical Games,
• Telematic lotteries;
• Betting on virtual events.

Let’s assume you receive a “Fun Bonus” of € 50 and it must be played through 20x. Winnings from the bonus bets are returned to the bonus account and cannot be withdrawn until you have wagered € 1000 which is 50x20. Fun bonuses and real funds are never commingled. Bets can only be placed with bonus funds or real money. Once funds have been converted to real funds, all bets will be made in real funds.

Banking and Customer Service

There are many ways to fund your gaming account. Some of these methods can also be used for withdrawals, but not all of them can be.

Once any wagering requirements or other bonus terms are fulfilled, as well as security checks on your account, the following options are available for withdrawals. 

Please note that payment methods can change over time, so please visit both the deposit and withdrawal sections of the cashier to make sure you will be able to withdraw winnings after a successful deposit and session.

Withdrawal methods:

• Credit card;
• Voucher; - request slip, take to Snai shop to get cash ( € 5 to  € 999)
• PayPal;  € 15 to € 3000/day 
• Skrill;  € 15 to € 3000/day 
• Neteller;  € 15 to € 3000/day 
• Bank transfer; (€ 50 to a maximum of € 10,000 per day)
• Postal transfer with domicile - (€ 50 to a maximum of € 10,000 per day)
• Postepay; - up to 3 per day or 5 in 7 days, after which each operation has a cost of 2 €

The website and FAQ provide detailed information on each of these methods.

All players will have 30 days to complete registration after signing up or their game account will be suspended - this is in line with money laundering laws and is perhaps the greatest reason we don’t see complaints about this operation - account verification is mandatory whether you attempt to cash out or not. This term leaves no room for confusion or manipulation by fraudulent players and makes the experience fair for all players.

Pitfalls

• Single language site (Italian)
• Single currency (EUR)
• Potentially low RTP (mandatory minimum 90%)
• Monthly RTP report on all slots not summarized (wide range ~73%-118.2%)
• Multiple Postepay withdrawals can incur fees

The Final Word

SNAI Casino offers players in Italy and most other European countries a wide assortment of gambling opportunities. While others are welcome to play, the site is only provided in the Italian language, cementing its focus on being an Italy-First operation. It was nice to discover some other native language tables in the live offering, including Japanese, Russian, and Chinese - but navigating all the way there without a cursory understanding of the written language could prove to be troublesome

That said, it is always a welcome sight to see locally regulated online gambling sites focused on the immediate market. Beyond player protections we often find a much more holistic offering when the provider lives in the same communities as the players.

The game selection is diverse and well curated with  dozens of providers supplying top games from around the world. Again, here we find that nice Italian touch again with at least 3 homeground game studios on board.

The welcome bonuses are myriad with offers for players in every category. We don’t usually see such broad offers as welcoming gifts nor is it common to have a separate app for nearly every type of game. Perhaps those things go hand in hand here. Install the roulette app and enjoy a roulette bonus.

The terms and conditions all seem fair and reasonable and we think it is actually a good thing to require account verification within a reasonable timeframe. If I am going to have trouble verifying my account after a sizable win, I am going to want to know that sooner rather than later. Since most players are in Italy, we might assume identity and banking verification simply should not be a problem.

The eCogra return-to-player percentage reports are issued monthly, but all games are jumbled together across the metrics and listed in alphabetical order. It would be much more helpful information if all slot games were segregated and an average RTP was arrived at. We simply have no way without editing, compiling, and extracting the data for a month at a time - just what the RTP is here. 

The fact that the law demands 90% or better is not a bad sign, Las Vegas only must provide slots at 75% - of course, market forces and competition is what keeps the numbers higher at all casinos, whether they are an online monopoly operation or not.

If you read or speak Italian, this looks like it could be the perfect site for you. It’s all native and that just gives it more of a familiar “feel”.

Please feel free to leave your comments and impression here, or even review the casino yourself if you are very familiar with the day-to-day operations. For instance, we find the weekly withdrawal limit seems reasonable at 70,000 EUR, but do you know how they treat VIPs and other rated players? Do the slots seem loose or tight to you? Did you have any trouble verifying your identity? Do you play from another country? We certainly welcome first-hand reports to better help out other readers make the most well-informed decisions possible.