New Grey Zone Casino Review Nalu Casino

[Webzcas]

Nalu Casino has been reviewed and listed in the Grey Zone here on Casinomeister. You can check out our review here.

Established earlier this year, Nalu Casino which holds a licence from Kahnawake, offers a good selection of games, with the likes of Novomatic and NetEnt helping populate their casino lobby.

From the Desk of Max Drayman:

Being a new casino, it’s still a bit rough around the edges, but the main issue we encountered was the operator’s dubious reputation. Several of Nalu’s sister casinos have had some red flags associated with them, and some were even blacklisted.

Please note: This casino is in the Grey Zone - it has not been vetted by us nor the community.

 

[satchnz]

Being a new casino, it’s still a bit rough around the edges, but the main issue we encountered was the operator’s dubious reputation. Several of Nalu’s sister casinos have had some red flags associated with them, and some were even blacklisted.

This may be a stupid question but how can a casino which is stated to have a dubious operator be rated “grey” and not “not recommended“? Maybe I’ve misunderstood the purpose of this rating system?

 

[Webzcas]

I am just the messenger. But I believe this caveat allows it to be listed in the Grey Zone:

Anyone choosing to play at Nalu Casino should keep this in mind, but the Kahnawake Gaming Commission license makes us believe that they will stick to the straight and narrow this time.

 

[StupidButLucky]

in addittion I ask why you post in the review under Pros?

Low wagering requirements on the welcome bonus

it is anything else than low - deposit + bonus x30 is very very high.
If you claim the second deposit bonus of 80% the wager will be more than 60x of the bonus

 

[maxd]

I know this will sound like I’m trying to split hairs but most casinos on the Not Recommended list are there because of some _specific_ infraction perpetrated by _that_ casino. That is not the case with Nalu. Yes, sister casinos have spotty records but not Nalu. With the caveats in place — and not hiding anything there — the Grey Zone listing does seem acceptable, for now. First sign of hinky stuff at Nalu though and we’d be looking at a down-grade scenario.

- Max

 

[Webzcas]

in addittion I ask why you post in the review under Pros?

Low wagering requirements on the welcome bonus

it is anything else than low - deposit + bonus x30 is very very high.
If you claim the second deposit bonus of 80% the wager will be more than 60x of the bonus

Again, don't shoot the messenger. Not my name above the review.

However in the opening post, I quoted the 'warning' for all to see...

 

[shapesy]

Anyone reading that review and signing up needs there head testing. Is this the way CM is heading now that Bryan is going .

 

[ritae]

I don't mind testing new places. I use a separate 'neo bank' for card purchases, and if I lose £50 at an unregulated place, there is no issue.

But this is the third casino promoted in the forums this month that promotes £ / GBP on its front page when it has zero GamStop protection or a UKGC registration licence.

I would really hate if problem gamblers were seeing these Grey Zone casinos and were triggered to gamble again.

 

[maxd]

... Is this the way CM is heading now that Bryan is going ...

Sorry, but in order to answer that question I need to know what you mean by “is this the way”. What “way”do you mean?

- Max

 

[satchnz]

I know this will sound like I’m trying to split hairs but most casinos on the Not Recommended list are there because of some _specific_ infraction perpetrated by _that_ casino. That is not the case with Nalu. Yes, sister casinos have spotty records but not Nalu. With the caveats in place — and not hiding anything there — the Grey Zone listing does seem acceptable, for now. First sign of hinky stuff at Nalu though and we’d be looking at a down-grade scenario.

- Max

I get where you’re coming from but it just doesn’t feel right to be promoting a casino where the operator has displayed dubious behaviour with its other brands, to the point where some have been blacklisted.

 

[shapesy]

Well there was a time CM would not even give a review to a casino like this

 

[maxd]

I get where you’re coming from but it just doesn’t feel right to be promoting a casino where the operator has displayed dubious behaviour with its other brands, to the point where some have been blacklisted.

I hear what you are saying and you are not wrong. My perspective is that you can’t put a guy in jail just because his family are repeat offenders. You gotta give him a chance to be his own man. If he goes down the dark and nasty path then yes, by all means prosecute him like any other offender. But until then he deserves a chance to make his own way.

IMO the same applies here: give them a chance but throw the book at them if they burn it. Simples.

Well there was a time CM would not even give a review to a casino like this

Yeah, maybe so. There will be some changes here at CM as we move into the post-Bryan era. We — meaning CM staff — are doing our best to see that we deal pragmatically with the new demands being placed on the site while honouring and continuing the culture of diligence, honesty and responsibility to offering a level field for players and casinos, as we always have. Changes? Yes. Gone to the dark side? Not if we can help it, no.

- Max

 

[Guntis]

To me, this is quite inaccurate info about the bonus:



From Nalu Bonus Terms: 7. Welcome Casino Package Bonuses are subject to wagering requirement of thirty (30x) times both on the deposit and bonus amounts.

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So i think something more balanced and accurate could be:


Nalu Casino gives you three welcome bonuses as a new player:

- 1st deposit: 125% match up to $400
- 2nd deposit: 80% match up to $600
- 3rd deposit: 100% match up to $200

That's $1,200 in total bonus money.

The catch? You need to wager both your deposit and bonus 30 times before withdrawing any winnings. This is steeper than what other casinos ask for. But you get a generous 30 days to complete these requirements.

The total bonus package sits in the middle range compared to other casinos. Players looking for larger bonus amounts will find more generous offers at higher-rated online casinos.

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Withdrawal caps and other key details could also be included for optimal clarity.

 

[satchnz]

I hear what you are saying and you are not wrong. My perspective is that you can’t put a guy in jail just because his family are repeat offenders. You gotta give him a chance to be his own man. If he goes down the dark and nasty path then yes, by all means prosecute him like any other offender. But until then he deserves a chance to make his own way.

But aren’t we talking about a group of casinos owned by the same people, where they have displayed dubious behaviour with some of their casinos, to the point that some have been blacklisted?

Same owner therefore not unreasonable to expect similar behaviour?

 

[mulven]

When did Famagousta become licenced in Canada? Do all the negative things about them predate that (up to 2022/23)

One of the lowest rated groups I've ever seen on casino guru so would be interesting if they actually turned a new leaf.

 

[maxd]

But aren’t we talking about a group of casinos owned by the same people, where they have displayed dubious behaviour with some of their casinos, to the point that some have been blacklisted?

Same owner therefore not unreasonable to expect similar behaviour?

I’m sorry but from what I can tell you’re just repeating your previous argument and ignoring what I’ve said.

We have no direct, first-hand evidence that there is anything wrong with NaluCasino. As such a decision against them — regardless of the “expected behaviour” — is out of line.

Furthermore none of the sister casinos have Rogue status or Warnings against them here at CM. So here again we have no direct, first-hand evidence to act upon.

That leaves us with “give them a shot” or “ignore them because of suspicions” and I’d say the only reasonable and defensible action is the former. And here we are.

- Max

 

[satchnz]

I’m sorry but from what I can tell you’re just repeating your previous argument and ignoring what I’ve said.

We have no direct, first-hand evidence that there is anything wrong with NaluCasino. As such a decision against them — regardless of the “expected behaviour” — is out of line.

Furthermore none of the sister casinos have Rogue status or Warnings against them here at CM. So here again we have no direct, first-hand evidence to act upon.

That leaves us with “give them a shot” or “ignore them because of suspicions” and I’d say the only reasonable and defensible action is the former. And here we are.

- Max

Yes I did reword what I posted earlier as I wasn’t convinced you got my point from your family analogy. Regardless, you’ve explained CM’s stance on this so happy to move on.

To be fair, I’ve never used CM’s casino reviews. I’d tried most of the UK majors prior to finding CM, and am mostly crypto now.

 

[armster]

Not sure about this casino group..

 

[Avernite]

I’m sorry but from what I can tell you’re just repeating your previous argument and ignoring what I’ve said.

We have no direct, first-hand evidence that there is anything wrong with NaluCasino. As such a decision against them — regardless of the “expected behaviour” — is out of line.

Furthermore none of the sister casinos have Rogue status or Warnings against them here at CM. So here again we have no direct, first-hand evidence to act upon.

That leaves us with “give them a shot” or “ignore them because of suspicions” and I’d say the only reasonable and defensible action is the former. And here we are.

- Max

While I fully get what you're saying in terms of giving them a fair shake, I'm concerned this opens the door for abuse by bad operators.

For example running a dodgy casino until it's name is dirt, open a new casino under the same brand with a different name until the same result occurs and rinse and repeat.

Maybe an overall group rating should be taken into consideration here.

 

[maxd]

Fair point, Casino Group Reviews is something I’ll add to our possible future features list. Thank you for that suggestion.

As to the potential for a "rinse and repeat” problem let’s be clear, this would be the first. If it goes bad then yes, by all means, we should look into that. But we are not the PreCrime Police here, we don’t have access to info on future crimes. Certainly it’s important to be vigilant about these things but let’s focus on the here and now.

- Max

 

[janderson95]

This is the worst casino with the worst give back “loyalty” system I have ever played on the bot is useless the staff are useless and rude I have just closed my account I advise that no one opens an account with these scammers

 

[dunover]

This is the worst casino with the worst give back “loyalty” system I have ever played on the bot is useless the staff are useless and rude I have just closed my account I advise that no one opens an account with these scammers

Why did you deposit and play at a non-UK licensed casino?

 

[maxd]

This is the worst casino with the worst give back “loyalty” system I have ever played on the bot is useless the staff are useless and rude I have just closed my account I advise that no one opens an account with these scammers

So we can mark you down as “undecided” on this one?

Sorry, just having a wee bit of a laugh, your message is loud and clear. With any luck Nalu Central is taking notes.

- Max

 

[satchnz]

For example running a dodgy casino until its name is dirt, open a new casino under the same brand with a different name until the same result occurs and rinse and repeat..

I read this comment and thought if it would be worthwhile for a casino to rinse and repeat just to get a new and improved CM rating. But it got me thinking about where CM ranks amongst the other gambling websites (with decent sized forum).

@maxd @Webzcas - probably a question for you guys. Where does CM rank in terms of traffic/members compared to some of your competitors (big…, ask… etc)? I’ve used other sites for specific things (slot demos, specific Google hits etc) but I’m neither a regular nor member at any of these other sites.

Edit - I realise this post is a little off topic…sorry.

 

[Webzcas]

I read this comment and thought if it would be worthwhile for a casino to rinse and repeat just to get a new and improved CM rating. But it got me thinking about where CM ranks amongst the other gambling websites (with decent sized forum).

@maxd @Webzcas - probably a question for you guys. Where does CM rank in terms of traffic/members compared to some of your competitors (big…, ask… etc)? I’ve used other sites for specific things (slot demos, specific Google hits etc) but I’m neither a regular nor member at any of these other sites.

Edit - I realise this post is a little off topic…sorry.

Even if I 'still' had access to that information, I am afraid I would not be able to divulge it, sorry. I will say and this is my own personal appraisal based on what I know of the industry. The forum here at Casinomeister, is arguably the busiest dedicated online casino forum - that is hosted independently of a social media site.