Review of Cafe Casino
Café Casino is one of the newer U.S. focused casino skins run by Lynton Limited, an operator responsible for the established Bovada brand along with a couple of other sites. Of these, Bovada offers a complete betting solution covering sports, casino, and poker, while Slots.lv is a slots focused casino. Café Casino treads much the same path as Slots.lv in choosing to focus exclusively on both casino games and American punters.
Software and game selection
Café Casino operates using a web-based platform that eliminates the need to download any software to your computer. This instant play platform allows you to register, deposit, play, and withdraw funds directly through the browser, and is very efficient in its execution. The site appears to be designed primarily with mobile compatibility in mind with large a large, "blocky" layout, so I had no problem in accessing the site and playing games on my iPad.
The games offered by all Bovada-associated casinos are a mix of established developers like Rival Gaming and an older set of Realtime Gaming (RTG) games, along with a collection of in-house developed slots and games that you cannot play at casinos run by other operators. I say "older" when referring to the RTG games because this operator bought their own copy of the games from RTG many years ago now, and they don't get any of the developer's newer releases. Slots are the primary focus of Café Casino, with dozens of 3-rell classics, 5-reel, and interactive slots available for play.
If you prefer to play table games, you'll find that the casino has six different styles of Blackjack, Baccarat, Caribbean Stud, Craps, Roulette, Three Card Poker, and Rummy on the roster. Video poker fans can also get in on the action, as there are single and multi-hand versions of Deuces Wild, Jacks or Better, and Joker Wild games. Specialty games like scratch cards, bingo, and keno round out Café Casino's roster of games, although if you're like me and the majority of players, you'll likely not care much about those.
Banking and Customer Support
The banking system at Café Casino is limited but still good in terms of processing speed. Deposits can be made through Bitcoin and credit card, with the casino particularly keen to encourage players to use Bitcoin. Withdrawals may be paid via Bitcoin or check which is shipped out to your house via FedEx Overnight. I have never had an issue getting a check from this casino group, and generally see my money arrive within a week (sometimes even as fast as 2 or 3 business days) of requesting payment. If you elect to use Bitcoin you can expect to be paid within 24 hours.
Customer support is handled through email and telephone, and while it's a disappointment to see no live chat function available, the staff does manage to get back to you relatively fast through email. I had a few questions about banking with Bitcoin, and had an answer to my question responded to within a half hour.
Responsible Gaming, fairness, and security
Café Casino dedicates a page on their site to responsible gaming, which provides tips on how to avoid problem and underage betting. There are also links to gambling assistance organizations and the option to limit or self-exclude yourself from the site. On the other hand there is nothing in your account settings that allows you to set limits on your play or control your time spent on the site.
In days gone by the operator was licensed to run casinos by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission which is just about the top of the tree when it comes to jurisdictions that are willing to license offshore online casinos that cater to American punters. However in September 2016 this operator surrendered its license and at this point in time appears to be operating without a license from any jurisdiction.
Looking through the terms and small print of Café Casino, I was unable to find any information as to the fairness of the casino's games, nor any theoretical or actual payout percentage data. This is disappointing to see because while this casino's operator is obviously a leader in some aspects of casino operation for U.S. players, it lags behind others in areas such as this.
Security is handled through standard SSL encryption technology, which protects your data from prying eyes while in transit between your computer and the casino. The encryption is active at all times while you use the casino's website which is as it should be.
Conclusion
Café Casino is more or less a "skin" or clone of the casino section at Bovada, and that is not a bad thing. You can expect the same set of games, and the good level of service that you get at the operator's other casinos. While the payment options are limited, the casino's increasing focus on Bitcoin means that you can get your money back in your hands very quickly so long as you are au fait with this new technology.
Comments
I've played at Bovada and ignition casino off and on for 2 years and recently discovered Cafe Casino. I liked cafe immediately bc they are basically the same. All except honoring a withdrawal request that's completely honest and legit. Ignition has verified my identity and verified my account in just 3 days. Cafe is simply just not paying after I've clearly followed all requests just as I did before with ignition. It has been 30+ days and counting….I'm still waiting…..I don't recommend this site to anyone ever
CL - klaw
New to the online slot game and found what appears to be another Bovada associated casino. Only offers slots and casino games. Used a 350% bonus offer upon signing up. If you're playing on Bovada and you're not getting lucky I would try out Cafe Casino. Easy to deposit and all the same games.
CL - klaw
Cafe Casino is an exact replica of Bovada, Ignition, and Slots.LV. I have played on this site a lot but stopped after they sent me an email saying I could no longer use deposit bonus's OR accrue reward points. I never had an issue with withdrawing money and bitcoin is always the best to use. They do offer high deposit bonus but that also that includes a high playthrough. In America our options are limited so with all that said it's one of the better casinos to use. Just don't win too much money or else they will limit your account, which is unfair but since they aren't regulated there isn't much you can do.
CL - klaw
I have been playing at cafe' casino for a little over a year and they are without a doubt the BEST!! I have cashed out at least 10 times in bitcoin, and every time its taken exactly 72 hours. No hassle. NO problems. No B. S. like some sites that pay to the U. S. Café is my go-to online casino always!
CL - klaw
Cafe Casino is one of the most trustworthy online casinos.
As far as their bonuses, they offer good 250% and 350% match bonuses and bitcoins transactions are processed quickly, however 60x playthrough makes it harder to win.
My experience with payouts have always been easy and in a timely manner.
Customer service is very responsive and usually helpful.
I enjoy playing here.
CL-Ed
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CL - klaw
Cafe Casino has been good to me . i have cashed out large amounts with no problems at all. Sometimes i have a dry run but all i do is deposit another $20 and have $90 to play with. The playthru is ridiculous set at 60 times for a 350% bonus but i have beat it many times.i have never had to contact them again after requesting a payout and it always shows up in mt blockchain within the 72 hours promised.
CL - klaw
I have literally spent thousands of dollars at this casino and won very little. Never successfully cashed anything out and do not use their bonus's because if you win, your winnings will be absorbed by play through. So I don't even use their bonus option. Never have. I kept thinking something would pay off but it never has. AND THEY ARE NOT INSTANT PAYOUT. I have currently been waiting over 3 days on a withdrawal and there is no bonus confusion or anything for them to review. Don't waste your money here!!!!!!!!!
2 CL - klaw, Sleestak21
Cafe Casino is definitely one of the best online casinos that I have played in!!
I have always received my winnings on time without any hassle whether i was playing using bonuses or not. Has a huge selection and never gets boring!!
CL - klaw
I played here quite a bit in the past but stopped because the slots are so tight. I gave them another shot a few weeks ago and as luck would have it, I hit high enough to meet playthrough requirements and got to cash out $950.
The withdrawl arrived in my e-wallet promptly after the 72 hour wait.
I always select their smaller bonus percentage offers since they do not have max cash outs and have decently fair playthrough requirements.
I've always had prompt and courteous responses from the customer service agents.
Sometimes I have trouble with the games freezing up but it has not caused me to lose any bets. After restarting the games always pick up where I left off.
Overall I am pretty satisfied with my experiences at Cafe Casino.
3 CL - klaw, WillowLucine, Sleestak21
1 year ago they still accept player from indonesian,i m register to claim 30$ no deposit with wagering 60x,after done wagering my balance 50$, i tried withdrawal with make deposit 15$ and verification account,after success i made withdrawal 65$,to received my money need 8 day and im never login againt for few month because i busy in other casino.
i know from casino listings this casino now not accept player from indonesian,i have check my account and now my account not access.
2 CL - klaw, sheet9
Beware of Cafe Casino, they are extremely deceptive and just be prepared to have them cheat you out of your winnings. I will never play on this site again and if you're smart you won't either.
I give them a half star rating.
CL-Ed
Absolute Frauds and Con Network.
Bovada, Slots,lv, CafeCasino, and Ignition must be avoided like the plague. At least if you burn your money you get a few moments of heat. This network will do everything in their power to lure you in with huge bonuses and once they do... Good luck winning, and if you do they will figure out a way to steal it from you. I personally was robbed and harassed by this network to levels I wouldn't wish on my mortal enemies.
CL-Ed
They stated they will provide refunds, within 15 days due to my account having winnings. So i'm guessing if i didn't they would of kept the deposits entirely.
Snakes in the grass
CL-Ed
These guys are snakes, i had 2200 in winnings but they revoked the winnings because the account was under a relatives name when in their terms and conditions it states one account per household which everything was legitimate.
I swear they will use very small detail to prevent you from getting your winnings whether it be bonuses or verification or card usage.
Avoid these cafecasino.lv guys at all cost.
2 CL-Ed, hope777
I am dropping my rating of this casino. I deposited 35 and hit 170 right when I started playing so I called to forfeit my bonus. The operator said I cant do this and must meet playthru. I let her know that I hit on my 35 and was not using bonus funds yet and that I have forfeited a bonus with them before. She said that was a 1 time option. Yet they did not tell me this when I did it the 1st time. I told her all of the other casino Bovada, Ignition allow the bonus to be forfeited and she said they are not associated with any of those casinos.
I will not be playing at this casino again. What is the point of a 600% bonus with only a 10x cash out and the playthru is what 45x. So I have to play thousands to unlock 350. No thanks!! I just went ahead and bet 10 a spin and played it to 0. Waste of $35 dollars. I was totally fine with the max cashout as long as I had the option to cancel the bonus before I used their funds.
4 CL-Ed, hope777, newflorida, CL - klaw
Put in $250 and was matched with some pretty fantastic matches, but you can't get a descent hit for trying. REALLY tight slots. Go somewhere else unless you want to give them your money like I did. There are much better odds elsewhere.
2 CL-Ed, hope777
I don't care if it is associated with Bovada, the people behind this casino are not trustworthy. Extremely shady casino. Had 2500 cash in my account, made another deposit with a bonus attached to it. They took my money I already had and put it in my bonus balance once I went a cent below my original balance. How does that make any sense???!!! Also, they will let your withdrawal sit there for a week and if you press spin once on a machine and go below the amount they cancel out the withdrawal and make you start all over, even if you get the balance right back to where it needs to be. Also..high bonuses with ridiculous playthroughs and extremely tight slots. I mean, you can't give a 600% bonus and have fair odds. Go elsewhere!! These people are not worth trusting your money with.
3 CL-Ed, hope777, newflorida
I tried this casino bc I trust bovada but I did not have much luck here. I liked the layout and they seem to have some good bonus offers and free chips but I did not manage to have any good hits making a few deposits.
CL-Ed
I tried to deposit money there 4 times today. Each time, a green bar moves from left to right making me think that my deposit is being processed but nothing ever happens. The screen just seats there, stuck on neutral. Too bad. They seem to have a lot of games and I wanted to give them a try.
2 CL-Ed, JamaLee69
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