Yukon Gold Casino Review

Yukon Gold is another Microgaming outlet with quick payouts, clear terms and conditions, friendly Customer Support and a plenty of reload bonuses. The online casino has a generic look like many other sites featuring the Microgaming platform yet many players sign up here because of solid reputation earned steadily since their inception in 2004. As a member of the Casino Rewards group, Yukon Gold offers welcome free spins on an exclusive progressive pokie upon depositing at least NZ$10. Not surprisingly, there are two modes a player can use to access the casino: download the software or play in a browser. Whichever is picked, differences are not very strong.

A few notes on game fairness and general player safety: the online casino bears the seal of approval issued by eCOGRA, which certifies compliance with “the best practice standards”, as is stated in their certificate. In case of any questions or queries, a player can contact casino reps through a live chat that operates 24/7. FAQ pages are available yet they are short and fail to cover many topics.  

Deposit options in Yukon Gold Casino

New Zealand players can use a wide range of ewallets, cards and a couple of prepaid vouchers to get their money to the casino account upon sign up and login. Some of the methods are Visa, MasterCard, Skrill, Neteller, paysafecard and Neosurf. Crypto methods, like bitcoin, are not available in the list. Min deposit is NZ$10, while the higher limit is dictated by the specific method chosen by the player (normally around NZ$4000 to NZ$5000 or so).

Withdrawal options in Yukon Gold Casino

Having NZ$50+ on the real money balance, a player may ask for withdrawal through Neteller, Skrill, Visa card or bank transfer. The withdrawal form does not allow entering a sum in excess of NZ$4000 a week. Players with higher VIP statuses may ask for a limit increase and the online casino may agree (but this is not the casino’s obligation).

As for timeframes, new players have to submit their proof of identity and residence for the casino to verify it prior to the first withdrawal. If no verification activities are performed, a normal withdrawal is processed within 24 to 48 hours. Should a player pick bank transfer as a withdrawal option, the online casino charges a fee of NZ$50 to NZ$100, subject to the amount withdrawn.

General comment on Microgaming pokies

The casino features the complete suite from Microgaming. As soon as a new release comes out, it adds to the casino automatically. Presently, there are about 550 pokies in the software (downloadable) and 500 pokies for browsers. This difference is because of Flash/HTML5 inconsistencies that are still fixed by the provider.

Microgaming pokies are among favorites for many players. Those who dislike that provider say their pokies are analogous with each other and have identical paytables that only differ in symbols. Well, partially this is true but this refers to their earlier games released around 2010, give or take. Starting at about 2012–2013, nearly every game is absolutely unique and bears no sign of replication of any kind.  

The best pokies in Yukon Gold Casino

As a rule, new pokies appear on their site and affiliated online casinos without much hype. Some games happen to be off the radar, while others gain instant traction with gamblers and become a hit. Some pokies, which were made many years age, are still on the rise. All of this speaks for the popularity of Microgaming pokies in New Zealand and other places. The list of the best pokies admittedly looks like that:

• Immortal Romance and Thunderstruck II: these are combined because both have a similar The Chamber of Spins feature. It has four levels unlocked successively, once the player enters a bonus for a specific number of times. Both pokies have 243 ways and a lot of bonus features such as free spins, multipliers, rolling reels, respins and more. Winnings surpass NZ$300,000 on a spin
• Lost Vegas: A zombie apocalypse pokie where you can play as a survivor or zombie and thus get different free spin modes (with Stash or Infection feature). The hopeless atmosphere is further intensified by Blackout Bonus and Zombie Fist of Cash that can produce up to 970,000 coins
• Terminator 2: a visually rich game with thematic features and film characters acting as pokie symbols. During free games, the normal 243-way field turns into a 1024-way one. Bravest players who dare to challenge T-1000 will grab up to NZ$88,000    
• Jurassic World: recreating the vibes of the blockbuster franchise, the 243-way pokie awards the max of NZ$255,000. Looks great in the mobile casino
• Untamed series: the 4 pokies in the series (Crowned Eagle, Wolf Pack, Giant Panda, Bengal Tiger) are about wildlife and endangered species. Each pokie has 10 to 20 free spins, Collect a Wild and a Lucky Nudge feature. Max potential win is 180,000 coins.

Progressive jackpots in Yukon Gold Casino

All progressive titles produced by Microgaming so far are available in Yukon Gold. A player may pick a convenient option depending on the budget and betting habits. For example, Mega Moolah provides huge grand prizes (over NZ$1,000,000) but hitting it is an insuperable height. Some jackpots are smaller but are easier to win, e.g. Cash Splash is awarded an average of every 1.5 days and its average jackpot size is NZ$22,200, which makes it an easier target as compared to the Mega Moolah network.

Additionally, there are a few non-pokie jackpots such as Roulette Royale, Poker Ride and Triple Sevens Blackjack. All provide big jackpot prizes but they are hit very rarely, for example the last recorded win in blackjack was at the beginning of 2020.    

Table games in Yukon Gold Casino

Of special note are Microgaming’s blackjack creations that often shift away from traditions. Popular titles that many players love for their interesting take on rules are Vegas Strip Blackjack, Double Exposure Blackjack and Perfect Pairs European Blackjack. Bets begin at one dollar per hand.

Online roulette is ordinary with nothing special to write about. There are at least two standout game versions that often draw players’ attention. These are Multiplayer Roulette and Multiwheel Roulette – their titles are quite self-explanatory. Created many years ago, both are still popular with New Zealand players.

Live dealer games in Yukon Gold Casino

Not surprisingly, the live casino is powered by Evolution here. The point is that Microgaming-only sites often take Evolution as their live provider. The live software features the full stack of Evolution games, with newly released ones added automatically. Live roulette, blackjack and other tables by that provider need no further introduction as there is perhaps no other developer with such an extensive portfolio and global fame. Players should get ready for real money betting since no practice play is provided for.

Sign up bonus in Yukon Gold Casino

It consists of two different parts:

• 125 free spins on Mega Vault Millionaire pokie – this is an exclusive pokie made by Microgaming especially for the Casino Rewards group. Unlocked upon depositing NZ$10+ on desktop or in the mobile casino. Winnings must be wagered x200 times, which is an all-time high for bonuses like that
• 100% match up to NZ$150 on the second deposit. The PR is the same as pointed out above (very-very high really).  

Bonuses and promotions in Yukon Gold Casino

Recurrent bonuses that are always displayed to registered players include a wide range of reloads and free spins. Terms and conditions stipulate the standard wagering requirement of x30 for all bonuses in the online casino.

The Loyalty Program is run-of-the-mill as it is based on usual complementary points that are exchanged into real money at a specific rate. There is nothing unique and interesting about it.

Bottom line on Yukon Gold Casino

Players get around 500 games from Microgaming and 100+ live games from Evolution. This is a legal online casino holding an effective Kahnawake license and offering free spins as a welcome bonus. Other bonuses for regular players are good but fall short in a way. Payment options are in short supply and missing Bitcoin. Anyway, New Zealand users are able to transfer money to/from accounts quickly and without problem.