Intro

Irish players looking for an online casino that delivers on every aspect of the gambling experience might want to give ZotaBet a try. We’re not quite sure what a ‘Zota’ is, exactly — but we reckon it might be something to do with the ostrich-looking bird in the logo.

While we may not have the answer to that question, our in-depth review will cover everything else you need to know about this Curacao-licensed online casino. From the welcome bonus to games library and payment methods, keep reading to discover all things ZotaBet.

If a large welcome bonus is a priority for you, ZotaBet certainly ticks this box. Up for grabs is a 100% matched deposit up to a whopping €6,000 when you make your first deposit of €20 or more. This is one of the largest bonuses going when it comes to casino welcome offers, and will net you a large amount of free play no matter how much you deposit.

It’s important to treat this bonus as a way to play without betting your own cash, rather than a way to make money. Why? The offer comes with pretty steep wagering requirements of 40x the deposit plus bonus, which puts a withdrawal out of reach for most players. While we’d rather see lower wagering requirements, this bonus remains a great way to test out the site and its games.

Sweetening the deal are 100 free spins to use on the slots. These are credited in five daily bundles of 20 spins — slightly frustrating but certainly not a dealbreaker.

One other promotion worth mentioning is ZotaBet’s daily cashback from 10%–15%, depending on how much you deposited on the previous day. The minimum to receive 10% is €20 — that’s also the min deposit for the site, so all players will benefit from this lowest level of cashback. Even higher cashback up to 20% is available too, but you’ll need to climb through the VIP ranks to receive it — and with rather high deposit requirements to do so, only high rollers are likely to get the maximum. Nonetheless, this is a fantastic offer to get some extra mileage out of your bankroll, and the cashback comes with reasonable 3x wagering requirements.

Software

ZotaBet boasts an impressive roster of software developers within its library. We counted a staggering 135 different software studios in total, which cements this casino’s position in the upper ranks when it comes to choice. We did notice one rather unusual omission of a top name in Microgaming. That said, it’s hard to complain when there are so many alternatives. We also love the fact it’s easy to browse by developer thanks to a handy drop-down list within the library.

Games

Virtual table games are often the most neglected area of online casino libraries, but that’s not the case at ZotaBet. There’s a decent selection of RNG blackjack, roulette, baccarat, craps, and sic bo.

One slightly frustrating aspect of the site is there’s no way to separate the RNG table games from live dealer versions. While the latter have their own category within the library, they’re also mixed in with virtual titles in the ‘card’ and ‘roulette’ sections. This does make it a little difficult to find your perfect table game if you’re not looking to play live dealer.

As is the case with many online casinos, the slots are where players will find the most titles to choose from. It only takes a quick scroll through the library to see the diversity on offer, with games based on ancient history, animals and nature, fruit machines, and even Elvis-impersonating frogs.

There’s an impressive selection of jackpot slots on offer too. Many slot thumbnails display the current prize pool, letting you quickly see how much you could win — provided luck is on your side, of course!

That said, we’d love to see some more filtering options here. With so many games to choose from, it’s hard to narrow down the field when you’re not sure what to play.

With the bar set high by ZotaBet’s robust slot catalogue, we were eager to see what else the site had in store. And on the live dealer side, we certainly weren’t disappointed. The library features live casino games from almost 20 developers.

We do wonder if this might lead to a little too much choice — after all, there’s only so much difference between live European roulette titles, for example — but considering many sites only offer the live dealer suites of one or two developers, the breadth of this library is a welcome change.

Every base is covered here, from classics like blackjack and baccarat to thrilling and unique game shows such as Boom City and Mega Ball. There’s a great selection of live dealer games from around the world too, including Teen Patti, Andar Bahar, and Dragon Tiger.

Payments are certainly one of ZotaBet’s biggest strengths. The list of supported methods is long — almost too long, if such a thing is possible — so there’s a strong chance players will be able to use the service that suits them most.

Even better, all deposit and withdrawal methods are processed instantly, with the usual exception of bank transfers. There are no fees for deposits or withdrawals at ZotaBet.

One minor gripe is the minimum deposit. This sits at €20, so while it’s not exactly high, it might not suit customers on smaller budgets. Ideally, we’d like to see this lowered to €10.

Design & Usabillity

On the whole, we have no major complaints when it comes to the design of ZotaBet. The dark navy theme is easy on the eyes, and the site interface is clean and modern.

Yes, we’d like to see some improvements when it comes to browsing the library. But very few sites hit a home run in this area, and ZotaBet does at least provide a way to filter by developer, along with some rudimentary game categories.

All other aspects of the site performed well. Browsing between pages was quick and responsive, and the large game thumbnails were a joy to peruse.

Support Options

While we didn’t encounter any problems when reviewing ZotaBet, it’s reassuring to know that the site offers round-the-clock support. Both email and live chat are available 24/7, so you can get help fast if you run into any issues. There’s also an extensive FAQs page to help you find quick answers in a pinch.

App Review

Although ZotaBet doesn’t offer a downloadable app, we found its mobile site operated flawlessly on a range of iOS and Android handsets. The site has been optimised for smaller screens, with players getting access to all the same features they would on desktop. And with the majority of games compatible with mobiles and tablets, players will have plenty of choice when playing on the go.

While ZotaBet’s well-oiled mobile site gets the job done, we’d still love to see the brand develop an app for the very best handheld experience.

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