Maneki Casino Review

Maneki Casino takes its name from the Japanese lucky cat. It offers games from top studios, a two-part welcome package, weekend reloads and VIP benefits.

Our records list a Malta Gaming Authority licence for Maneki – check the licence details at the bottom of the site before you sign up. It is not licensed in the UK.

The welcome package covers two deposits with match bonuses and spins. In our records, wagering was 45x the bonus. Weekend reloads follow. Current offers are listed on this page.

There is no cashback, but a loyalty programme rewards regular play.

The library includes games from NetEnt, Microgaming, Big Time Gaming, Pragmatic Play, Play’n GO, Yggdrasil, Thunderkick, ELK Studios and Booming Games, with live games from Evolution.

Methods include Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, ecoPayz, Trustly, Paysafecard, Neosurf, InstaDebit and iDebit. Pending times can be long.

The site is mobile-friendly.

Live chat is open 24/7.

Maneki suits slot fans in accepted markets who like themed casinos.

Maneki Casino is licensed in Malta, not by the UK Gambling Commission. That means it is not authorised to offer gambling to players in Great Britain, and UK players do not get UK protections such as GAMSTOP, strict affordability checks or the UK’s complaint and dispute rules.

If you live in the UK, choose a UKGC-licensed casino instead – see our best UK casinos. If you live elsewhere, check that online casino play is legal where you are before you sign up.

Signing up at Maneki Casino is quick, but verification usually happens later than at UK-licensed sites:

1. Click Sign up and enter your email, a password, your name, date of birth and address.
2. Choose your currency – including crypto, where available – and enter a bonus code if the offer requires one.
3. Make your first deposit.
4. Before your first withdrawal, expect to upload ID, proof of address and sometimes proof of payment. Doing this early avoids long delays when you want to cash out.

Example: a €111 bonus at 45x requires €4,995 of bets before bonus winnings can be withdrawn.

Offers change regularly, so always check the current terms on the casino site before you deposit.

Casinos without a UK licence are not part of the UK’s GAMSTOP scheme, so the tools available depend on the operator and its regulator. At Maneki Casino, ask support to set deposit limits or to close or self-exclude your account if you need a break. You can also use blocking software on your devices and your bank’s gambling block.

Free, confidential help is available wherever you are – for example Gambling Help Online in Australia (1800 858 858) or the National Gambling Helpline in the UK (0808 8020 133). Read more in our guide to gambling harm.

• KatsuBet – another Japanese-themed casino.
• Emojino – an MGA casino with real cashback.
• bCasino – zero-wager spins.

Our overall score for Maneki Casino is 4.6 out of 5. It is based on four areas we check for every casino:

We also look at customer support, mobile play and the fairness of terms. Scores are reviewed when casinos change their offers or services.

Withdrawal times are typical ranges after the casino has approved your request, and can vary with verification and your bank. Prepaid vouchers such as Paysafecard usually cannot be used to withdraw, so you will need another method to cash out. Compare methods in our casino payments guide.

Maneki is a charming casino with good studios. Long pending times and no cashback are the downsides.