Nine Casino Review

Nine Casino is one of many Curacao-licensed sites that serves the Canadian casino market. Launched in 2021 by Uno Digital Media N.V., a well-known casino operator, it features over 6,000 games from 52 game developers. The site also offers sports betting and esports betting alongside casino and live casino services, and a max. 100% deposit match welcome bonus. In this Nine Casino review, we analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the Nine Casino site so you can get a clear picture of whether this site is for you.

Nine Casino goes hard on promotions and we counted an impressive 12 casino bonuses, besides the welcome bonus, including a free spin lottery promotion, with a pool of 35,000 free spins up for grabs, weekly cashbacks, tournaments, referral bonuses and a live casino exclusive deal. The new customer bonus is a maximum C$675 with 250 free spins and a standard 35x wagering requirement.

Nine Casino Welcome Bonus

New Nine Casino players can claim a bonus of up to C$675 and a maximum 250 free spins although the deal is split into three sections so you have to make three deposits to get the full bonus:

• First deposit: 100% match up to C$225 and 150 free spins
• Second deposit: 55% match up to C$225 and 100 free spins
• Third deposit: 100% match up to C$225

The free spins have to be used within seven days on the Gates of Olympus slot game, and there is a wagering requirement of 35x on the bonus funds and all associated winnings. To claim the bonuses you need to make a minimum deposit of C$20.

Rakeback Bonus

Nine Casino offers a cashback bonus though it is described as 'rakeback'. Up to 25% of your gameplay stakes can be rewarded to you in the form of bonus funds on an instant, weekly, or monthly basis. The amount you are entitled to receive is based on your rakeback level, which is rated from bronze to gold. Making deposits and collecting coins as you use the site lifts you up through the rakeback levels.

High Roller Bonus

The highest profile reload bonus at Nine Casino is a high roller bonus and its worth 50% up to a maximum of C$750 every month. There's a minimum deposit of C$500 and it is only available for those who have already claimed the Nine Caisno welcome bonus. As with the other bonus deals, there's a 35x wagering requirement.

Referral Bonus

If you refer a friend to Nine Casino, you can earn up to C$525 in bonus money. The bonus is available every day, and when your friend signs up they have to confirm that they were referred by you. To collect the full amount with this bonus, the new sign up will have to reach level 100 of the loyalty program.

Other Bonuses and Promotions

Nine Casino offers plenty of regular tournaments, lotteries, and exciting Drops & Wins events. Check out the Nine Casino Bonus section to explore all the current promotions. Tournament participation generally requires you to play certain slots at a set rate and earn tickets or points for playing, and the prize pool is divided among those who score highest. Among the lottery games at Nine Casino, the most interesting is the Free Spins lottery that pays out a share of 35,000 free spins every week to those who enter.

The home page reveals 11 casino sections, including the standard New and Top Games categories, along with links to Jackpots, Slots, Book Of Games, Instant Wins, Original Games and Drop&Wins.

Clearly this is a site that is all about the slots and live casino options, and these dominate the total game selection of over 6,000, provided by 52 developers.

Table Games

There are 90 table games on the site, and all of them are hidden under the Live Casino category. Of the 90, there are 55 variants of blackjack, 14 baccarat titles and no roulette options at all. There are 16 keno games, only six video poker titles and a handful of craps, Sic Bo and Andar Bahar games. At least the available options are of a high quality, provided by big name developers including Evolution, NetEnt and BetSoft.

Slot Games and Game Providers

There are 5119 slots, including 1656 Bonus Buy titles, 41 jackpot games, including progressive slots and 25 original titles such as Plinko and Avia Fly. Clicking on the New tab brings up 40 of the latest games, which include quirky new titles like Wild Stock and Gummy Giga Match.

The jackpot section is dominated by the always-popular Mega Moolah, which is here included along with five variants, and it's good to see OnlyPlay's Joker's Coins and Slingshot's African Legends make an appearance.

We appreciated the ability to search by provider as well as game name, although the separate tab for Book games was a strange feature as clicking on it brought up no games, despite the fact that there are 220 Book Of games on the site. Those include the evergreen Book Of Dead along with Book Of Dragon and Book Of Tribes, and you will also find classics such as Starburst and four of the Gonzo's Quest series. The return to player (RTP) figures vary across the site, but the most popular games are generally 96% or over.

Live Casino Games

The Nine Casino live section includes 417 games, over half of which are blackjack variants, and leading live casino producer Evolution is responsible for all of them. Along with the 246 live blackjack titles, there are 99 roulette games and 44 baccarat options, although Evolution are challenged in these categories by Betsoft, Pragmatic Play, Belatra Games, Playtech and others, offering a little variety.

Away from these classic games, there's a smaller choice. We found only 16 live game show variants (all provided by Evolution) and the combined total of poker, craps, Andar Bahar and Sic Bo games available here only just crept into double figures, which is disappointing.

Unlike many of its Canada-focused rivals, Nine Casino also offers a sportsbook service, which is accessed by clicking on the Sports link at the top of the home page. In total there are 49 categories of sport to bet on, although this includes a number of esports that have been listed separately. There's a handy schedule feature and a live betting option, and reasonable market coverage, although not the same depth of market that you could expect to see on at a specialist sports betting site. The sports covered here include:

• Soccer
• Basketball
• Tennis
• American Football
• Hockey
• Golf

There are 12 payment options available at Nine Casino, and these include the traditional Visa and Mastercard methods, a variety of e-wallet brands, including Revolut, Swift and Neosurf, and some cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum and Binance. Interac, Ecashout, CashtoCode and Flexepin are also available.

Most of these methods offer instant deposit and, in the case of the cryptocurrencies, instant withdrawal. There are no fees associated with deposits or withdrawals, there’s a relatively high minimum deposit of C$30 and the minimum withdrawal figure of C$50 for withdrawals using Swift and Interac.

Banking Options for Deposits

The deposit process is straightforward, although it's important to be aware of the minimum deposit amounts and to claim any bonuses you may be entitled to when you make your initial deposit.

• Click on the Payment option
• Choose 'Deposits'
• Enter the amount of your deposit
• Select your preferred payment method
• Enter your promo code in the relevant box
• Click on Confirm

Withdrawal Payment Options

The withdrawal system is equally easy to use. Usually, you will be required to make withdrawals using the same method you used for your deposit, and you may also have to verify your identity if this is your first withdrawal.

• Select the Payment option
• Choose Withdrawals
• Enter the amount you have chosen
• Select your withdrawal method
• Click to confirm the transaction

You can download the Nine Casino mobile app for iOS, Android or Windows directly from the site. Alternatively, you can access the site through any mobile browser. We found there was no difference between using the downloadable app or the mobile optimized casino version via browser. Both offer access to all of the features and games, and appear to run smoothly.

There are 16 levels to the Nine Casino Loyalty Program, with five each at Bronze, Silver and Gold rank, and Platinum representing the peak level. The maximum reward at Bronze level is 150 free spins, but for those who can accumulate enough points (800,000 wager points and 35,000 deposit points) and hit Platinum level, there is a reward package worth C$15,000. Within the Loyalty Program, the VIP Club page is unlocked by reaching Gold level. This gives you access to additional VIP bonuses and rewards.

There are two options for contacting customer support at Nine Casino. Clicking on the headset symbol opens up the Live Chat portal, which you can use to send a message to the team. The other method is to use the email contact displayed at the bottom right of the home screen. Both of these options appear to be available on a 24/7 basis and we found that the team were quick to respond to live chat queries.

It is also possible to contact customer service through social media by clicking on one of the four social media icons on the bottom right of the screen. Nine Casino doesn't have a telephone contact option, unfortunately, which will be disappointing for some users.

Nine Casino is a Curacao-licensed site, and although this authority is not as respected as the UK Gambling Commission or the Malta Gaming Authority, it is a common licensing body for Canada-facing sites.

We are pleased to see that the operator provides specific details of security measures. Connections and transactions with the site are protected with TLS 1.2 protocol along with an industry-standard key exchange and cipher, and it is also verified as SSL secure. We are confident that this represents a safe and secure platform for casino players in Canada.

Nine Casino is the archetypal 2020s casino site. It has a modern design, is easy to navigate, looks as much like a gaming site as a casino platform, and is packed with gaming-style features, from missions and tournaments to a variety of bonuses and rewards and a progressive loyalty and VIP program. There is even a dedicated esports betting page. And, for slot gaming fans, the site really does have everything you could want.

If you're a fan of traditional table games, on the other hand, you may be frustrated. The table games here are hard to find and although there are over 400 games in the live casino section, well over half are blackjack titles, dominated by Evolution gaming. More standard table games, a reduction in the minimum deposit figure (C$30 is higher than most rivals) and a telephone contact option would upgrade this site from very good to excellent.