Captain Cooks Casino Review

Table of Contents

• Welcome Bonus
• Betting
• Software & Games
• Withdrawal Times, Limit and Methods
• Deposit Methods
• Casino Licenses
• Rewards System and VIP Treatment
• Player Protection
• Casino Winners
• Conclusion
• FAQs 

Welcome Bonus

If a nautical-themed online casino floats your boat then Captain Cooks Casino could be right up your mast!

Named after the explorer who first charted New Zealand back in the 18th Century this online casino first emerged in 2000.

So, is it as fresh as a newly launched frigate or does it have barnacles on its hull.

It certainly says “all aboard everyone is welcome” with an interesting sign up offer.

On your first deposit of just $5, you’ll receive 100 chances to win big on Mega Vault Millionaire.

But that’s not all! There are also four matched deposit bonuses after that.

Here’s how it works.

First, deposit $5 and get 100 chances on Mega Vault Millionaire.

Deposit	% Matched	Maximum
Deposit	% Matched	Maximum
Second	100%	$100
Third	50%	$150
Fourth	25%	$125
Fifth	100%	$100

That’s a whopping $475 in matched bonuses if you match the maximum.

There are a couple of things you need to know first before you start spinning.

The minimum deposit – after the first $5 offer – is $10.

Your first and second deposit bonuses will need to be wagered 200x before you can withdraw any money. After that, wagering requirements are 30x.

You also need to be aware that not all games contribute equally to wagering requirements.

• Slots and Parlor Games count 100% towards wagering requirements. 
• Table Poker, Casino War and Sic Bo count 50% towards wagering requirements All Blackjacks except Classic Blackjack, Craps and Baccarat count 10% towards wagering requirements. 
• All Video Pokers except All Aces Video Poker, Caribbean Draw Poker, Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker Gold, Triple Action Hold’em Bonus Poker Gold, Classic Blackjack and all Roulettes count 2% towards wagering requirements. 
• All Aces Video Poker does not count towards wagering and no loyalty points will be earned when playing.

This is an interesting offer. It gives you the chance to win big but the wagering requirements of 200x for the first two deposits are very high.

After that, it drops to just 30x which is below the industry average of 40x.

And that is the clincher for me. Those third, fourth and fifth deposits are definitely worth setting sail for.

Betting

This is a clean, well-navigated website. It’s just a pity its colour scheme is all different shades of brown. 

At the top of the navigation bar, you can find Slots, Progressive Jackpots, Table Games, Video Poker, Variety and Live Casino.

The Live Casino section isn’t as busy as other websites but you can choose from Live Baccarat, Blackjack, Stud Poker, Casino Hold’Em, Super Sic Bo and Roulette.

Fans of game show style betting can also find Monopoly Live, Dream Catcher and Crazy Time.

The variety section is predominantly scratch cards including Lucky Leprechaun, Sure Win and Thunderstruck II.

Video Poker titles include Aces and Eights, All Aces, Bonus Deuces Wild and Joker Poker.

If a live dealer isn’t your thing the Table Game section has you covered with Vegas Blackjack, Sapphire Roulette and No Commission Baccarat.

There are more than 500 games to enjoy at this casino. Not as much as some other casinos but certainly plenty of choices to keep you entertained.

Software & Games

It’s the pokies that are the powerhouse of this site with more than 400 to enjoy.

And they’re all provided by Microgaming – one of the biggest names in the business.

Microgaming developed the world’s first true online casino software in 1994 and their progressive jackpot network is the largest in the world, having paid out more than €1.45 billion to date

To make what you’re looking for easier to find, this section is categorized into 1-20 Line, 25+Lines, 3 Reel and 5 Reel. Games include Adventure Palace, Age of Conquest, Agent Jane Blonde Returns and Big Boom Riches.

There are eight progressive jackpots to play including Treasure Nile, Mega Moolah, Cash Splash and Immortal Romance Megah Moolah.

The slots section is jam-packed and full of wonderful pokie goodness.

However, it would have been nice to have a couple of different themes in this section to filter better ways to search for your favourite type of game, such as sticky or stacked wilds or adventurers or wizards.

Withdrawal Times, Limit and Methods

There’s a variety of ways to get your cash out including traditional banking methods such as Visa and Mastercard and newer eWallets such as Skrill and Neteller.

The max you can withdraw in any week is $4,000 and the minimum you can withdraw is $50.

Speed-wise all withdrawals may remain pending for up to 48 hours before being processed.

There is also a charge for withdrawing via Direct Bank Transfer. This depends on the amount being withdrawn. For amounts under $3000, it is $50 and for over $3000 it is $100.

Method	Speed	Minimum
Visa	3- 5 Days	$50
Mastercard	3-5 Days	$50
Trustly	24-48 Hours	$50
Skrill	24-48 Hours	$50
Neteller	24-48 Hours	$50
Bank Transfer	6-10 Days	$50

Deposit Methods

Casino Cooks Casino accepts deposits from major credit and debit cards, eVouchers, and popular eWallets.

Deposit methods include Visa, Mastercard, Bank Transfer, Skrill, Neteller and Paysafecard.

Not all deposit methods allow you to withdraw to the same method.

Method	Speed	Fee
Maestro	Instant	0%
Visa	Instant	0%
Mastercard	Instant	0%
Neteller	Instant	0%
Skrill	Instant	0%
ecoPayz	Instant	0%
Interac	Instant	0%
Paysafecard	Instant	0%
Astro Pay	Instant	0%
Bank Transfer	Instant	0%

Casino Licenses

Captain Cooks Casino is owned by Apollo Entertainment Limited who have more licences than you can shake a stick at.

This online casino is licenced and regulated by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission and you can find it here.

Apollo Entertainment Ltd is well respected and has been around a long time. They also manage Zodiac Casino amongst many others.

They are also licenced and regulated in Malta MGA/B2C/164/2008 and the UK 38620

Sleep easy knowing this is a well-respected firm with more than enough licences to ensure they’re reputable.

Rewards System and VIP Treatment

Captain Cooks Casino is a member of Casino Rewards. 

When you join any casino that uses the Casino Rewards platform you get a Loyalty/VIP account and the more money you bet, the more points you collect.

Once you’ve amassed 1,000 points you can cash them in. VIP points can be used as free casino credits to play games.

This casino rewards programme is recognised at all member casinos which include Zodiac Casino, Luxury Casino and Quatro Casino.

There are six status levels – which means the more you play the greater you are rewarded. The programme also includes weekly and weekend promotions, bigger bonuses, priority support, birthday gifts and entries into sweepstakes.

Player Protection

All modern online casinos need to have responsible gambling at their heart.

I’m happy to say Captain Cooks Casino has all the main points covered.

Their dedicated page starts off with some welcome ‘dos’ and don’ts”  such as not trying to wager your way out of any losses.

You can also set daily, weekly and monthly deposit limits via the customer support team.

And if you wish to increase these limits you’ll have to wait 24 hours before they take effect.

If you need to walk away for a while then you can. You can take a break for 24 hours, one week, four weeks or 12 weeks. Once your chosen timeframe is complete your account will be reactivated.

If you feel you have a gambling problem you can self-exclude for a set period of time of your choosing. You’ll need to self-exclude at any other online casinos where you are a member and, in order to maximize your self-exclusion you’ll need to send a form to the gambling commission.

There are also some handy links to third party support groups.

It’s a shame they don’t have more practical features such as time limits that kick you out when you’ve played a set period of time or pop up reminders about how long you’ve played but they do have all the key points covered.

Casino Winners

I love it when casinos make a big deal about their winners.

You wouldn’t believe how many don’t bother.

Captain Cooks is fantastic. A large section of their homepage is dedicated to showing you who has won what and on what game.

At the time of the review, I.R had landed $3.3 million on Mega Moolah!

There are even pictures of the winners with coins raining down from the sky around them.

A lovely reminder that winning big is possible.

Conclusion

Will you Endeavor to take a trip on the high seas with Captain Cooks Casino.

I certainly would!

Sure, the initial wagering requirements on the first two deposits are high. 200x is a lot to wager through before you can withdraw cash but after that, the wagering requirements are just 30x.

Gamewise this site is powered by one of the best in the business in Microgaming.

They have a proven track record of quality, interesting and fun games.

There’s also a good deal of choice. More than enough to float your boat if you’re into Video Poker, Live Casinos or pokies.

Captain Cooks has been around since 2000 and it’s not surprising they’re still here.

A quality sign-up offer and quality gaming on a site that has good variety and is easy to use.

I am not a fan of the beige background colour but that’s a minor quibble.

They also take responsible gaming seriously and have a number of ways to get your money in and out.

Although, they cover their backs by saying withdrawals may be pending for up to 48 hours the reality is eWallet payments will be quick.

Be in no doubt this is a quality online casino worth taking a trip on the high seas with.

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