There’s a new casino in town and it goes by the name of Rolla Casino; that’s right, having launched last summer, Rolla is definitely one of the newbies. The problem with newcomers is that they don't have the experience that long-running casinos like Betsson and 888 have but they still have to compete with them. It's a make or break situation. Unfortunately, Rolla was one of the ones who didn't come out successful and shut its doors for good at the end of 2019. That doesn't mean to say that all new gambling sites are set for failure. Take sister site, Wishmaker Casino for instance, so far so good.
Being new to the industry themselves, this is one casino that can truly relate to players who are just getting started. It is no surprise that they offer a generous welcome offer giving players the opportunity to double their money and earn up to R2,000. If you’re from specific countries such as South Africa, South Africa and Sweden then things are even sweeter for you as the casino has gone out of their way to create a country-specific bonus for you and even include bonus spins in some cases. One thing we disliked about the welcome bonus is that the terms are quite hidden and in fact, you won’t be able to access the terms without registering the casino. This said we’re sure that this is something they will include as they are bound to learn as they go along. In the meantime, we have come up with this handy table below to illustrate the welcome bonus:
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Country/ Region |
Welcome Bonus |
Free Spins |
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SA |
10% Up to R10,000 (weekly money back)) |
/ |
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South Africa |
100% Up to R9,000 |
500 |
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Sweden |
100% Up to 5000 Kr |
500 |
|
RoW |
100% Up to R2,000 |
/ |
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18+, New Players only. T&Cs Apply. |
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As is the case with most casino welcome bonuses, deposits made with Neteller or Skrill will not be eligible to the offer so you’ll have to use credit cards. The minimum deposit is R400 whereas the maximum bet permitted is R100. Players will also want to keep in mind that certain games do not contribute to this offer so you’ll want to check exactly which games you need to be playing. One thing which seems a bit steep is the wagering requirement whereby players must wager the sum of the bonus and deposit amount 25 times before any withdrawals can be made. Players from South Africa As if this wasn’t high enough already, game weighting applies which we’ve listed in the table below:
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Game |
Wagering Contribution / % |
|
Slots |
100% |
|
Roulette |
10% |
|
Blackjack |
10% |
|
Table Games |
10% |
|
Live Casino |
10% |
|
Video Poker |
0% |
So you probably don’t want to be playing anything else but slots unless you want to be subject to a wager of 250x Deposit + Bonus. If you keep this in mind then this is still a pretty generous offer and for players in Sweden and South Africa this is actually one of the better ones that casinos offer.
At first glance, it may seem like the casino hasn’t put much effort into its bonus offerings for existing players. In fact, we ended up having to sign up with the casino to have a better look at their ongoing promotions. It was then that we realized that Rolla Casino has added an innovative twist, in fact, they speak of missions instead. That’s right, they create tasks for players who in return are rewarded each time they complete something new. To make things more exciting, missions are timed and players are further recompensed for their speed. Rewards come in the form of free spins, bonuses and even real cash and to top things off you won’t be needing any bonus codes at Rolla Casino, they’ll simply credit them to your account on successful completion of missions. We thought this was an extremely smart way of awarding bonuses as it also adds a personal touch to things which is rare in the world of online casinos.
Once you register with this casino you definitely want to keep your eyes peeled as they are constantly offering existing players the opportunity to win real cash. For instance, at the time of writing this review, the casino was offering players a chance to win a VIP Sports trip for Two or share R300,000 in cash. In addition to this, the casino runs daily tournaments in games from Quickspin, Play’n GO and Yggdrasil whereby top players that play and wager the most by the end, will be awarded in real cash. Even though we would prefer players to be awarded for their efforts rather than by how much they spend, its still a great way to earn no deposit bonuses and the wagering requirement is low too.
Being so new to the market, the section is extremely important as security tends to be one of the reasons why players are reluctant towards new casinos. Luckily, Rolla Casino passed all of our tests when it came to being a safe casino to use but being design by the Gaming Innovation Group (GIG), we weren’t expecting otherwise. Firstly, they are fully licensed ad regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority (License number 39575) as well as MGA (MGA/B2C/257/2014). Certain games are also licensed and regulated by Curaçao eGaming (1668/JAZ).
The site is also SSL encrypted to ensure that all data is fully protected from hackers or malware. Personal data is also protected in the casino’s extensive privacy and cookie policy and believe us when we say it that being regulated by such well-regarded authorities, Rolla Casino has much more to lose than you, should there be any breaches in this. When it comes to games, players can also rest assured that the casino follows fair procedures and this is seen through their software providers, who are some of the best in the industry and all make use of the latest RNG software which is subject to regular audits. As stated previously the casino has everything in check when it comes to taking proper security measures however should you have any issues you can always get in touch with their customer support team.
As was the case with welcome bonuses, this casino is looking to create a truly customised experience for their target markets and this is further seen in their payment methods as well as the currencies they accept. When it comes to credit cards, e-wallets and bank transfers, you can expect to see all the major ones but don’t be surprised that you see some country-specific options such as Trustly (Nordics), Sofort (South Africa) and Interac (South Africa). Of course, if these payment options are not available in your country, you’ll still have a wide array to choose from. Players should make themselves aware of the fact that not all deposit methods can be used for withdrawals. In addition to this, while deposits are processed instantly, withdrawal process time varies according to payment method selected.
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Payment Method |
Deposit Time |
Withdrawal Time / Days |
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Visa |
Instant |
1 - 3 |
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Mastercard |
Instant |
1 - 3 |
|
Trustly |
Instant |
1 - 3 |
|
Skrill |
Instant |
Instant |
|
Neteller |
Instant |
Instant |
|
EUTeller |
Instant |
N.A. |
|
Paysafe |
Instant |
Instant |
|
EcoPayz |
Instant |
1 - 3 |
|
Instant Bank Transfer |
Instant |
1 - 3 |
|
InstaDebit |
Instant |
N.A. |
|
Sofort |
Instant |
1 - 3 |
|
Entercash |
Instant |
N.A. |
|
Inpay |
Instant |
N.A. |
From the above table, e-wallets call the shots when it comes to fast payouts which in the case of this casino are instant. You can choose from some reputable names too such as Skrill and Neteller but be sure to check for any maintenance fee that comes with some of these payment options. Furthermore, they tend to have a lower maximum withdrawal limit (Neteller is set at R20,000 whilst Skrill allows R20,000) than say bank transfers that have limits of R200,000. We tend not to recommend credit cards where you can avoid them due to them being more high risk. As the name implies, Paysafe could be a more secure option however it also comes with a maximum withdrawal limit of R4,000 so if you’re a high roller then you’ll have to look at other options. In all cases, the minimum deposit and withdrawal rate is set at R400. To make things clearer, we’ll leave you with a handy list of max. deposit and withdrawal limits for each payment option.
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Payment Method |
Deposit Limit / R |
Withdrawal Time Limit / R |
|
Visa |
5000 |
5000 |
|
Mastercard |
5000 |
5000 |
|
Trustly |
10000 |
10000 |
|
Skrill |
5000 |
5000 |
|
Neteller |
5000 |
1000 |
|
EUTeller |
1000 |
N.A. |
|
Paysafe |
200 |
200 |
|
EcoPayz |
10000 |
10000 |
|
Instant Bank Transfer |
10000 |
10000 |
|
InstaDebit |
10000 |
N.A. |
|
Sofort |
10000 |
10000 |
|
Entercash |
10000 |
N.A. |
|
Inpay |
10000 |
N.A. |
Bank Transfer
ecoPayz
EnterCash
Bank Transfer
Neteller
Pay N Play It may not seem much against the likes of some of the top dogs such as SlotsMillion, but for not even being a year old, already having a library of over 500 games is definitely something that Rolla Casino can brag about. In addition to this, we were also impressed by their vast array of game providers including some of the biggest names in the industry such as NetEnt, Microgaming and Play’n GO. We were impressed with the layout of the games library which despite lacking actual filters, is very easy to follow and is categorised as per the below list:
There is an additional lobby area with games that the casino recommends according to your play history as well as current trends. If you’re a lover of slots then you’ll be pleased to know that all the favourites such as Netent’s ‘Starburst’, ‘Book of Dead’ by Play’n GO and ‘Lightning Strike’ (NYX) are all top of the list in their library. We were also pleased to see the inclusion of popular jackpots such as ‘Mega Moolah’. Who needs thousands of slots when you have a well laid out library with all of the favourites?
Moving over to soft table games, Rolla is also ticking all of the boxes. Not only does it make sure to cover all of the favourites such as Immersive Roulette and ‘Caribbean Stud Poker, but the casino has also taken things one step further. You can expect to find multiple options for the same game offered by different software providers. They really offer players all of the options and being so new to the market we are sure that this Is just the start. For the lovers of live casino, rest assured that the casino also has you covered but we’ll look into this later on.
Being one of the more innovative casinos we have reviewed so far, its no surprise that Rolla has gone to great ends to keep up with trends in society. This is also seen in their highly optimised mobile platform. Try your luck at Netent favourite ‘Gonzo’s Quest’ wherever you are and you won’t even need to waste data on downloads. That’s right, games will load instantly and we can assure you that the graphics are of the same quality as their desktop version. All of your favourite games are available on mobile and you’ll even be able to play real time in the live casino section. That’s right, what better way to kill time on a long commute than by having a go at ‘Dreamcatcher’ (Evolution Gaming) – just make sure you’re not driving of course.
Accessing Rolla on your Mobile is extremely easy too, you simply sign in and will have access to all of your personal account features. One thing to keep in mind is that since there is no app available you’ll have to be sure to sign out to ensure all of your personal data remains protected. Other than that, you should have a lot of fun playing your favourite games on the mobile and you can even complete missions which will add to your rewards. This is definitely one of the better mobile casinos and you can trust us as we have seen quite a few.
A live casino is always a good addition to a game library because it adds a more human aspect to the world of online gaming. Rolla has made sure to deliver a state of the art live dealer section, powered by Evolution Gaming. Although this section also lacks filters, it has a handy thumbnail feature which makes it easy to see the range of tables they have on offer. We especially liked the fact that they have some country-specific tables too, for instance, London Roulette vs Deutsches Roulette. The live casino is divided into the sections below:
One downside to the live casino is that when we tried to access it some of the tables were full which limited our choice slightly. This could turn into an issue as the casino grows but we are sure they will tackle this by offering an even wider choice.
Being a newcomer, we had high expectations for Rolla when it came to offering a VIP Programme to help retain customers. Rewarding players has become a huge part of online casinos today, the most common being a form of cashback reward system but some will even offer free trips to their most valuable clients. At first glance, we couldn’t find any mention of a VIP system at this casino however we starting delving into their various sections and came across Rolla Riches.
Although there is no actual reference to obtaining VIP status, the casino has set up a system whereby players are set missions and rewarded as they complete them. Missions are personalised and of course the more you play and complete missions, the bigger the reward including bonus spins as well as real cash. So even though players might not move up in level, they will, of course, get VIP treatment as they complete more missions. Although this is a pretty good loyalty system we think that the casino should come up with a more transparent reward scheme especially because their current one is not immediately clear to new players. This said, they are still quite new to the market and we’re pretty sure that this is something they will work towards as they grow and learn.
In a world that never sleeps, it has become extremely important for online casinos to offer customer support at all hours of the day, especially because of the various countries they target. Rolla Casino is one of the many who are ensuring that they provide customer support around the clock. In fact, they offer a live chat option which can be accessed directly on their website as well as the option to send an email. They might be slower than some of the others to answer queries but they definitely know what they are talking about. Another perk to this is that they can be contacted in various languages including English, Swedish, Norwegian, South African and South African.
One downside to the system they currently have in place is that they do not offer phone support which is becoming more of a necessity to players who want a more personal experience. We expect to see this being included shortly as they settle in within the market. They do however have a great help section for those looking for answers to general queries
This is one casino that has its feature markets clearly targeted and they don’t just look to attract players from these countries but actually make them feel welcome. The SA is, of course, a major market for them and this is immediately seen in their country exclusive welcome offer. Furthermore, they accept payments in GBP and they are fully licensed in South Africa so players can rest assured that their rights are fully protected. Another English speaking country which is clearly favoured is South Africa whereby the casino is again making things easy for players. Firstly, they offer an exclusive welcome offer which is one of the more generous ones and they also accept CAD. They have also included Interac as one of their payment options, which is extremely popular amongst Canadians having recently been set up.
Players from South Africa are also welcome at the casino and they even accept NZD. We expect to see the inclusion of Poli shortly to help optimise payment methods for players from South Africa. This is one casino that is putting a lot of its focus on the English speaking market but of course, if you’re from other countries you’ll still be made extremely welcome and there might even be some bonuses that are exclusive to your country too.
When a casino is named after a fun-loving female, you know its going to be a hard one to turn down. Having taken a look into the various services that this casino has to offer in this Rolla Casino Review, we have found little to fault. Although we don’t like to judge a book by its cover, the site’s sophisticated design and high quality graphics is already enough to convince players that Rolla is the right casino for them. To top things off, they have some pretty sweet promotions up for grabs and are ticking all the boxes when it comes to security and payment. We can safely say that the future looks bright for this casino and are sure that we will be seeing improvements such as a VIP System and phone support. Its probably a good idea to join now while it is still early days and grow as a player with the casino. We don’t think you’ll be looking back anytime soon.
| Rolla Casino Review Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rolla Casino | AVG | |
| Rating: | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Number of Bonuses: | 0 | 1.2 |
| Number of Withdrawal Options: | 5 | 7.7 |
| Number of Deposit Options: | 16 | 13.8 |
| Number of Currencies: | 7 | 6.0 |
| Number of Languages: | 5 | 4.8 |
| Number of Casino Games: | 12 | 11.1 |
| Mobile: | Yes | |
| Live Casino: | Yes | |
| Number of Excluded Countries: | 59 | 99.6 |
| Licence Score: | 5 | 3.2 |
| Number of Software Providers: | 22 | 10.3 |
| Popular Slots Covered: | 60.5 % | 34.1 % |