Tusk Casino

Tusk Casino Review for New Zealand Players

Tusk Casino is an online casino and sportsbook that was established in 2020. The casino features a vast playground with over 3,000 casino games. These include slots, virtual and live table games, game shows, video poker, and casual games. High rollers can win big in the progressive jackpot section. The games are provided by a galaxy of iGaming studios helmed by Microgaming, Playtech, Evolution, NetEnt, BetSoft, Play'N Go, Pragmatic Play, Big Time Gaming, Thunderkick, and others.

The sportsbook covers the hottest regional and global sporting events. However, the scope of this review is limited to the casino. South African casinos usually celebrate their native fauna, but Tusk Casino limits it to the name. The site is designed to be informative and functional, but graphical references to the big guys would have enhanced the aesthetic. The gaming sections are found on the header, and though the hamburger menu duplicates options, it also makes for easy navigation.

Tusk Casino offers a highly entertaining, secure, fair, and responsible gaming platform. The RNG of all games is regularly audited by independent laboratories; details are given in the relevant section at the footer of the site. The lock icon before the URL attests to the fact that the casino protects sensitive data with industry-standard SSL encryption technology. Players prone to excessive gaming can set daily, weekly, or monthly betting limits, or reach out to counselors through the site.

Software Platform and Favorite Games

Apart from the security aspect, the game library is the most attractive feature of Tusk Casino. Many of the game providers enjoy near-omnipresence at online casinos; their games are the most popular played online. Some of the participating studios may be lesser known, but their games may provide new gaming experiences. Other notable brands include Iron Dog, NoLimit City, Quickspin, Habanero, 1x2 Gaming, Elk Studios, Playson, Yggdrasil, Tom Horn, Wazdan, Spinomenal, and others.

All the game lobbies can be accessed from below the main banner and through the hamburger menu at the top left. You can organize games by individual studios through the link in this menu. Slot games can also be organized into Bonus Buy, Megaways, and Fishing games. You can filter out titles through the search bar if you have favorite games. The Popular and New games lobbies may be a good place to pick trending games, or new releases. All virtual games can be played in demo mode.

New Zealand players can enjoy multiple slot games in their pet themes. Traditionalists love 243 Crystal Fruits, Hot Slot 777 Stars, and 7 & Hot Fruits, etc. Fans of mythological games enjoy Rise of Apollo, Book of Golden Sands, and more. Orientalists have Sakura Fortune I and II, Caishen's Gold, and 12 Zodiacs, to name a few. Other popular games include Starburst, Queen of Alexandria, Money Train 1 & 2, Big Bass Bonanza, Wolf Gold, Gonzo's Quest Megaways, Primate King, and many, many more.

You can access the virtual table games section through the hamburger menu. Titles include Free Chip Blackjack, Baccarat Without Side Bets, Heads Up Hold 'Em, European Football Roulette, 7 E Mezzo, Andar Bahar, Hi Lo, Sic Bo, Dragon Tiger, and others. Video poker is also featured in the Table Games lobby. You can play in single and multiple hands. Titles include Jacks or Better, Tens or Better, Deuces Wild, Deuces Joker, Deuces and Joker, Aces & Eights, Aces and Faces, and Joker Poker, among others.

Table games are best played in a social, interactive environment, and that's what live gaming studios strive to achieve. As always, the live casino section is dominated by blackjack, baccarat, poker, and roulette, followed by poker and games like Dragon Tiger, Andar Bahar, Teen Patti, Bac Bo, and others. There are also some new games like Cat Ching, and BullBull, etc. Game shows include Gonzo's Treasure Hunt, Deal or No Deal, Mega Ball 100x, Sweet Bonanza Candyland, etc.

Tusk Casino is big on Crash games, which are contained in the lobby titled Win or Crash. Crash games are mini games, in which you keep betting on a recurring theme, and something happens. You need to cash in before the game 'crashes'. The pioneering game in this category, Aviator, is so privileged, it has its own section. Other Crash games include Skyliner, Magnify Man, Jet Man, Space Lucky 1 and 2, Boxes: Dare 2 Win, Bank or Bust, Lucky Yuanbao, To Mars and Beyond, and many others.

Baccarat

Bingo

Blackjack

Craps

Keno

Live Dealer

Pokies

Progressives

Roulette

Scratch Cards

Video Poker

Tusk Mobile Casino

For all practical purposes, Tusk mobile casino is only a miniature version of the PC platform. The hamburger menu remains on the top left, and you can still open an account or log in from the top right. There is no space for the casino's name on the header; there's just the logo. The operator has retained all the elements of the PC casino, which just makes it more elongated.

Tusk mobile casino is compatible with cellular platforms like Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Blackberry, etc. You can load the online platform on practically all mobile devices that operate on them. This is the age of mobile-first games, so expect to have all the games in the library coded in HTML5. However, some of the older games may not have the HTML5 mobile interface.

Mobile games are best played in landscape mode, since most of them have a lateral layout; the spin button is conveniently placed on the left, so you can use your thumb. Too bad if you are a southpaw. Examples of mobile games at Tusk Casino include Wild West Gold Megaways, Immortal Romance, 9 Coins, Sun of Fortune, Age of Asgard, Blood Suckers, Single Hand Blackjack, Casino Hold 'Em, etc.

Compatible Devices

Big, Progressive Jackpots

You play at casinos to win, and sometimes you win substantially. Progressive jackpots are the big fish; they accumulate huge pots over a period of time, and a lucky winner gets a windfall that can change his or her life forever. Though this happens infrequently, many players aim for such wins.

Tusk Casino has extensive networks of progressive jackpots, but unfortunately, you cannot see their current values on the game icons. Titles include Absolute Super Reels, Ultimate Super Reels, Eagle Strike, Blue Wizard, Wushu Punch, Glorious Guardians, Pyramid Linx, Lucky Shark, and many others.

Other Promotions and Bonuses for New Zealand Players

Punters who like playing with bonuses are having a gala time at Tusk Casino. It starts with a surprise no-deposit bonus on the turn of a lucky wheel. New members are greeted with a "Triple Bonus," which is nothing but bonuses over the first three deposits. Existing members have unlimited reload bonuses, a weekly deposit booster, and two weekly cashbacks.

Just keep an eye on the fine print that accompanies each bonus for wagering obligations, cashout ceilings, and other restrictions. Remember that only slot games contribute 100% when wagering. Other goodies include raffle draws, tournaments with big prize pools, and a refer-a-friend incentive. There is also a loyalty program, which offers its own share of bonuses and rewards.

Here are some of the promotions you can participate in:

• Unlimited Deposit Boosters: Tusk Casino gives members a 20% reload bonus every time they make a minimum deposit of $10, or more. The bonus amount will not exceed $2,000. The bonus amount must be wagered 40 times before it can be withdrawn, with wins.
• Weekly Cashback: You will get a 10% cashback for a minimum of $50 in personal losses in the preceding week; bonus money does not count in calculating the cashback. The maximum cashback you will get depends on your VIP status. Bronze members get the equivalent of $200, while members of the Diamond club get unlimited cashback. Wagering applies, though it is not specified. Confirm with customer support.
• Saturday Cashback: All play on Saturdays is separately insured by 20%; members get a 20% cashback on personal losses on Saturdays. The maximum cashback you can get is $150, but your account balance must be between $0 and $5. Cashback wagering is 10 times. Cashback must be claimed by contacting customer support.
• Weekly Reload Bonuses: Every Wednesday and Sunday, you can get a 50% deposit booster on your first deposit of $10 and above. The maximum bonus amount is $2,000. Again, the bonus amount must be wagered 40 times before cashing out, along with any winnings.
• VIP Program: Tusk Casino has a standard points-based loyalty and VIP program, in which you get loyalty points every time you make a deposit. There are not many details, except you can convert 100 loyalty points to $1 without wagering. The privileges of joining the VIP Club include your very own casino host, unlimited bonuses, cashbacks, exclusive gifts, and vacations.

Customer Service and Support

You can contact Tusk Casino customer support executives via:

• Live Chat: You'll find the chat window at the bottom right
• E-Mail: Click on 'Help Center' and scroll down to 'Contact Us'; click on it, and use the e-mail form on the page

Deposit and Withdrawal Methods

Tusk Casino does not have a banking page, so there's no information on payment methods specific to New Zealand. All payment channels are currency-specific, but some work for inward remittances in some countries but not outward. Your default withdrawal channel is the same as where the deposit originated. If this is not possible in your case, consult a customer support executive.

The general options are Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Interac, Skrill, Neteller, Much Better, iDebit, InstaDebit, Sofort, Neosurf, EFT, AstroPay, crypto wallets, and physical bank transfers. The last can only be used for withdrawals.

The minimum you can withdraw is $100, which is on higher side. The maximum withdrawal you can make depends on your VIP level. Bronze members can withdraw the equivalent of $1,000 per transaction, $4,000 per week, and $16,000 per month. The corresponding ceiling for Diamond members, the highest VIP tier, is $15,000, $45,000, and $100,000.

Ewallet Withdrawal Turnaround
0 - 1 Hours

Bank Transfer Withdrawal Turnaround
5 - 7 Days

Credit/Debit Cards Withdrawal Turnaround
3 - 5 Days

Minimum Withdrawal Amount
50

Is Manual Flush Supported?
No

Withdrawal Speed and Reversal Time

Tusk Casino does not mention the time it takes to process withdrawals, but it may ask for identity verification documents from time to time, particularly when your cumulative deposits total $150 initially, and when you are lucky enough to win a substantial amount.

Once your funds leave the casino, different payment channels have their own transfer windows. Cards usually take 1-3 days, e-wallet payments are usually credited within 24 hours, e-transfers can take 2-3 days, and crypto transactions are near-instantaneous. At 3–5 days, physical bank transfers take the longest. You can only reverse a withdrawal request while it is in process.

Casino Facts

Year Established
2020

Jurisdictions
Curacao

Live Dealer
Yes

Average Payout
97.00%

Self-Exclusion Policy
Yes

Tusk Casino FAQ

Robert Longthorpe