SkillOnNet’s casino sites: Play or avoid?

SkillOnNet is one of the more prolific license holders who supports a lot of the casinos that are available to play with in the UK today. They run a myriad of online casino brands like PlayOJO, Masked Singer or DruekGluek.

Throughout this article we’ll take a look at their approach to white-labeling. How their offer looks and what kind of restrictions they impose on the partners which open brands under their umbrella.

SkillOnNet Game Offering

When we pick an online casino we do so because we want to play some games: be them video slots, table games or even live casino ones. So it stands to reason that one of the main draws to one brand or another is their offering.

We were glad to see that SkillOnNet offers a wide selection of games to their casinos. Big slot provider names such as NetEnt, Play’n GO, Microgaming, Scientific Games, Blueprint Gaming, Slingo or Red Tiger Gaming are all there. The german players should also see some familiar names in Merkur Slots or EGT.

In terms of live casino games they also have you covered with Evolution Gaming, Pragmatic Play or Authentic Gaming. So you have lots of tables to choose from in case some of them are unlucky or outright full.

Finally, SkillOnNet brands also offer bingo should they choose to use it. It’s not exactly our cup of tea, but maybe it’s something you find interesting.

Top 3 Endorsed Online Casinos Running on SkillOnNet’s Platform

Payment Providers

Like all other self respecting license holders, SkillOnNet also offers a wide array of Payment Providers. Their list has:

• E-wallets, like Skrill or Neteller,
• Credit and Debit Card providers like Visa and Mastercard, and
• Prepay cards like Paysafecard.

Given the amount of countries they make their brands available they also support a lot of local payment options. They have GiroPay or Zimpler for their German players or Euteller and Trustly for the northern countries like Finland and Sweden. The complete list of payment methods is more extensive and it depends on which ones the casino brands themselves will make available. But the chances of finding the one that suits you is pretty high.

SkillOnNet Licenses

Casinos that are on the SkillOnNet platform usually benefit from a lot of licenses. They hold valid licenses in:

• Denmark with the DGA, license is here,
• The United Kingdom license with the UKGC,
• Sweden license with the SGA, and
• Malta license obtained via MGA.

We like to see casinos holding strong licenses because they have to follow strict guidelines. Because of this, we know that in this way we’re better protected from unfair practices.

That being said, if you’re from a country which you know has localized gambling legislation, like Spain or Italy, but the license is not in the above list, we recommend searching for a casino that adheres to the local rules. This way you can guarantee that you’ll have the best and safest experience. All in all, it looks like a good set of licenses giving them access to a wide audience across the globe.

Terms and Conditions overview

Most license holders usually have a standard set of conditions they ask all their brands to apply. This happens because it’s a lot easier to manage and it helps keep the integrity of the license. Even though some casinos will choose to mix and match, in our experience most of the brands will take these verbatim or propose only minor changes. It is important to take a look at the standard template to get an idea whether casinos on this license are going to have some red flags by default.

Withdrawal Limits

In the UK, the UKGC and CMA have ruled that once a user intiates a withdrawal it cannot be rolled back. They’ve also given very clear guidelines on limits that can be imposed on withdrawals. Because of this, the entire market has shifted towards not having any kind of daily/monthly limits on withdrawals.

On the other hand, if you’re in a region that is governed by another license, the monthly limits still seem to be there. The standard terms seem to set to a €10,000 per month limit. The one brand that stood out to us was PlayOJO who seems to have removed this limitation and approached it the same as in the UK.

Finally, from what we’ve seen so far, all brands on the SkillOnNet platform have a limitation on winnings from free spins or no deposit bonuses, like personalized loyalty rewards for example. Usually, they will restrict the winnings and withdrawals from such bonuses to either €100 or double the bonus amount. This is something that you should consider when making the choice to play at one of their casinos or not. If you’re somebody who enjoys claiming different free spins bonuses to extend their gameplay, you might be put off by such limitations.

Gameplay Limitations

Let’s start by talking about the maximum allowed bet. By now we’re pretty used to having these limits on our bonuses. What sets acceptable restrictions apart is the amount of the flat limit as well as the limit as a percentage of the deposit. To our surprise, standard terms here shared by most brands seem to have pretty low ceilings to both of these. It’s not the first time we encounter a flat 5£/€/$ limit on bonus bets. But with a percentage limit as low as 10% there is potential here to have quite an annoying time if you manage to win something. Remember, only the lowest of these applies.

For example: 

Let’s assume you make an account with RedKings and claim their 100% bonus with €20 to test it out. You’re now stuck with a maximum bet of €2. So if you get a nice win on Starburst, you now have to play a lot of rounds to withdraw something. Considering we’ve played at quite a lot of other online casino brands that have this percentage at 20-25%, it’s enough for us to subtract some points here.

SkillOnNet Wagering Requirements

Moving on, let’s focus on the wagering requirements. As we’ve mentioned in our 2021 Welcome Bonus Roundup, nowadays there is an easy misunderstanding you can have when reading the Terms. They first state that the wagering requirement is 30x. Then if you’re not paying attention you might gloss over the fact that this multiplier applies to both the bonus and the deposit amount. So in reality you have 60x on a 100% deposit match bonus. This is a bit above the average wagering that’s practiced in the industry.

The free spins on the other hand are clearly defined as having a 60x wagering requirement.

Wagering Contributions

Since we’re on this topic, let’s take a gander at the other thing that influences how easy it is for us to withdraw winnings from a bonus. The Wagering contributions. We were pleasantly surprised by the clarity. A majority of the promotions adhere to one model: the standard wagering one.

Practically, only Video Slot games and Scratch card games contribute to the wagering, everything else is excluded. At other casinos we would need to check a potential excluded game list plus other categories with variable wagering contributions. Here? It’s simple and easy.

The final aspect that you should be aware of is the time limit you have to wager Free Bonuses. These are usually loyalty rewards of “Refer a friend campaigns”. If you receive one you only have 24 hours to meet the wagering requirements, otherwise it will be forfeit. We can’t help but feel that this is quite a restrictive limit in our day and age. We can’t guarantee that we’ll have the free time on demand, to play a game. Between long hours and tight deadlines, sometimes the fun of gaming has to take a backseat.

Conclusion

All in all, SkillOnNet looks like a solid white-label provider. Playing at one of their brands has a strong chance to give you an enjoyable experience. But, each casino still has the freedom to pick and choose how they want to treat players, so make sure to double check each brand individually.