M88 Casino Review: Scam or Safe?

M88 Casino is a big casino with a lot to show for and a lot of potential still, making it a big hit. The only thing stopping it from greatness is the ambiguous and still unresolved regulatory predicament. But give it a couple of months, up to a year, and M88 Casino will be fully playable. However, even at its current state the casino is worth exploring.

BONUSES

Live Casino Welcome Bonus of 100% up to 500 USDT: If you want this bonus you better hurry, because you can only activate it during the first 30 days of an account being opened. The minimum deposit required here is 10 USDT. There is a 28x wagering requirement before issuing a withdrawal request.

100% Sports Welcome Bonus Up to 1000 USDT: Again, this welcome bonus has to be claimed within the first 30 days of an accounts being opened. It applies to the sports betting platform. The user needs invest only 10 USDT to activate it, and has to complete a 12x wagering to be able to withdraw.

Slots Welcome Bonus of 100% up to 1000 USDT: The last of the welcome bonuses, again must be activate 30 days of an account being opened, at the latest. There is a 10 USDT minimum deposit requirement, and a 20x wagering requirement set in order to be eligible for a withdrawal.

Sports Reload Bonus of 50% up to 150 USDT: This reload bonus can be claimed at any one point during the calendar week. Make at least 30 USDT as a deposit to activate the promo, but make sure to also complete a 22x wagering requirement.

Slots Reload Bonus of 50% up to 150 USDT: Basically the same bonus as the one above, only this time it applies to slots. Activate it during the calendar week at any point, even weekends, but make sure to invest at least 30 USDT. There is a 18x wagering needed to be completed before you can withdraw any funds.

VIP: With a total of 5 VIP levels, clients will get weekly cashbacks on all the game types, exclusive rewards and privileges, priority deposits and withdrawals meaning faster payments, higher withdrawal caps, and birthday gifts. In order to maintain the level one is currently on the user must reach at least 50% of the points required for that level, otherwise he will be demoted to the last tier.
In order to grab VIP points the user must wager. The client must turnover:

• 1000 USDT to get 1 point for live casinos
• 200 USDT in turnover gets you 1 point for Casino, RNG, Fishing, and Lotto games.
• 300 USDT wagered get 1 point for Sports and eSports betting.

Notice that we did not mention any free spins. That's because there were no free spin bonuses whatsoever, and that might be a bummer for some users.

LICENSE

M88 Casino is operated by Phoenixfield Inc. that is located in the Philippines, and thus licensed there by the Philippine Amusement & Gaming Corporation, under a a Certificate of Accreditation and Authority to Operate as a Customer Relations Service Provider. This certificate is valid until May of 2025. By that time the company hopes to have gained a Internet Gaming License as part of the Internet Gaming Licensing Regulations by PAGCOR.

In other words M88 Casino is yet to be officially licensed, but still operates within some limits. But the real issue was that there was no real way to check if the casino tells the truth, if it really is certified by the PAGCOR. Not to mention that this regulator has somehow evaded us until now and we don't know anything about it. But our instincts tell us that M88 Casino is legit, despite many of its shortcomings.

The lack of a license is an issue in certain cases (delays with payments, some unexpected changes to the casino, etc), but the one that really bothers us is the cryptocurrency reliance. The casino tries to push for crypto payments, and as you have seen even the bonuses are in crypto. As you may know, crypto assets are not regulated and are not officially recognized, so they can be very volatile.

We want users to take note of an indemnification clause found in the legal documents that completely limits the liability of the casino is case it causes harm to the user. This is something to be aware of since this mean that clients won't be able to take legal action against the casino. This is a little overboard.

Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese

Restricted countries: France, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Hong Kong, Martinique, Philippines, Reunion, Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States

DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAWAL

Currencies: Binance Coin (BNB), Bitcoin (BTC), Cardano (ADA), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Tether (USDT), Euro (EUR), US Dollar (USD)

There isn't a lot to say about the payment methods, as the casino never reveals too much. The above mentioned payment methods are very vaguely mentioned in the legal documents. But we do now that cryptocurrencies are a focus here, and that can pose issues. Crypto transactions are inherently and historically risky and volatile, being unpredictable at all times. This can lead to some unexpected results.
But also, there was no minimum deposit info, no withdrawal details, and no processing times at all. And that can cut across the trust of many users, since these details are crucial for clients.

Note that there is a clear no-tolerance policy towards chargeback, so if a user files for one the casino will want you to reimburse it. Usually these fees can be quite unforgiving so make sure not to fall into them.

Talking about fees we cannot forget to mention the presence of payment system and currency conversion fees. The first ones are attached to the specific payment method used (as well as the client's specific jurisdiction), while the currency transaction ones are basically fee applied when the casino converts a deposit into a deferent currency.

There is a 1x rollover requirement for all deposits, unconnected to any wagering bonus requirements. So, before withdrawing the client needs to play through his account once, otherwise the casino will charge a fee.

An account become dormant, labelled as such, if it has not been logged into for 6 months. There is a inactive account fee of $5 per month.

GAMES AND GAME SUPPLIERS

Let's start with the presentation. It's good, there's no doubt about that. The casino is successful is incorporating a level of deep and solid organization but also it does a good job at the overall look and feel of the games lobby, which is not somehting that is easy to nail.

And then we get to the games themselves, and discover a huge collection. On the slot side we have Gates of Olympus, Sweet Bonanza, Starlight Princess, Sugar Rush, 5 Lions Megaways, Wisdom of Athena, Gemix, Great Rhino, Gates of Aztec, Wanted Dead or Alive, Rise of Olympus, Gold Rush, and more. Meanwhile, there are Jackpot slots, Drops & Wins, Bonus Buy, whihc are just slots with extra features that expand your game. It is, without a doubt, a very impressive selection with a lot to look out for.

The live games front is headed by game types such as Baccarat, Sic Bo, Dragon Tiger, Poker, Roulette, Game Shows, Dragon Tiger, Sic Bo, Fan Tan, Andar Bahar, Monopoly, Dream Catcher, Deal or No Deal, even live Lottery. Obviously it's a solid collection of live table games, and again M88 Casino succeeds in doing just that. Another fat thumbs up for the casino.

There are also table games, or non-live table games that include Blackjack, Roulette, Tai Xiu, Sic Bo, Roulette, Bingo, Baccarat, Keno, Jhandi Mundam Teen Patti, Dragon Tiger, Pai Kang, and more. It's funny, but it really does seem that there are more table games than live ones, which is interesting. The fact that M88 Casino has not skipped on the table games shows a dedication that is rarely seen with online casinos.

Next we have the alternative games, or so called “instant” ones, that have been kind of scattered around but still welcome. We are referring to Arcade games, Crash games, Fishing games, Scratch cards, Plinko, Lines, Minesweeper, Hotline, Keno, and more, all available in M88 Casino.

Then we have the sportsbooks, an unprecedented addition to any casino, and one that assumed a transition to a modern casino. Never mind that the betting platform feels a bit confusing and overwhelming, and that it feels like an attachment, and not like something by M88 Casino. But it sems that the sportsbook has been developed by a game supplier. We admit, it's not the best look or interface, but the fac that it is here with the casino, is all that matters.
Here we have games like Soccer, Saba Soccer, Finance betting (bet on indexes, and the like), E-Sports, Basketball, Baseball, Ice Hockey, Tennis, Volleyball, Snooker, Pool, Golf, Cricket, Martial Arts, Rugby, Darts, Table Tennis, and more, allowing for heathy betting opportunities.

What occurs here is spectacular. The collections encompasses essentially all type of games that we know if, and that is not an easy thing to nail, but M88 Casino. It would be hard to find a better gaming collection within the lower tiers casino scene. If you can swallow the odd license and the vague payment methods, this casino offers a lot.

Game providers: PragmaticPlay, PGSoft, Play'n GO, Spribe, Big Time Gaming, Hacksaw, Habanero, NetEnt, Nolimit City, Endorphina, Ezugi, Beterlive, Evolution

CONCLUSION

We can recommend the casino just because of the unprecedent collection of games, if the client can overlook the pending license. There is definitely a lot of content here, and with the upcoming license M88 Casino is expected to blow up.