Casino Secret Live

Casino Secret is a Japanese online casino owned by Niollo B.V. and operating with a valid Curacao license. It has a good selection of Evolution and Pragmatic Play live games, some localised to the Japanese audience. Casino Secret has many international and domestic payment options with fast payouts and friendly limits. If you want to play other games in addition to the Live suite, there are 1500+ slots, table games, and crash games. Besides, the casino features many promotions, some of which cover live dealer games. No mobile app is found in Casino Secret.

The signup form implies that only Japanese residents may become casino members because it has only one country in the Phone Number dropdown list. Besides, you will receive an SMS to verify your identity as the last stage of signing up. However, there is a workaround hit upon by our experts: If you are from another country, not Japan, the casino fails to send the SMS to your non-Japanese number; however, it will allow you to proceed without it. So technically, guys from any country may create an account in Casino Secret. 

Deposit options in Casino Secret

The online casino’s operating currency is USD. Yens are also accepted, but they will be converted to the US dollar, and all bet amounts and other monetary units, e.g., bonuses, will be displayed in USD. The payment options in the online casino are as follows:

• Credit and debit cards: Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, JCB
• J-Pay
• Vega wallet
• ecoPayz (Payz)
• Point66 ATM
• Jeton
• Sticpay
• iWallet
• CashToCode eVoucher
• Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, etc.

The minimum limit is $20 or $25, depending on the option. Maximum limits per transaction also differ: $2000 for credit/debit cards, $1200 for CashToCode, $5000 for Jeton, and $10,000 for cryptocurrencies and other options.

The online casino charges a 1.7% fee ($5 max) when depositing via a credit or debit card and $3 as a flat rate for instant bank transfers. This provision applies only to a single transaction below $500. For any amounts higher than that, no fees are charged.  

Withdrawal options in Casino Secret

The methods used for withdrawal are the same as above unless a specific option does not allow withdrawal, e.g. eVouchers. All withdrawal requests must first be reviewed and vetted by Casino Secret, which may take up to 2 business days. However, on another page, we found an explanation that withdrawals are processed within 24 hours. So, this aspect is unclear.  

If the withdrawal request amount is over $10,000, or if the casino’s payment team deems it necessary, regardless of the withdrawal amount, they reserve the right to conduct a gameplay history check, which usually takes about three business days. Enter your Casino Secret login and check the online casino’s FAQ, as it contains lots of insightful things about withdrawal procedures. You can also perform all these steps in the mobile casino.

Live game providers in Casino Secret

The casino platform features live games from Evolution, Ezugi (now owned by Evolution) and Pragmatic Play. Evolution comes in a standard package of about 70 unique games. What’s more, some live games from that company are hosted by local dealers who speak Japanese. Sure, this increases the players’ involvement. Besides, all games have a Japanese interface by default, but users can change it to any other language if desired. 

Some live games are set at studios decorated really or virtually with a Japanese theme in mind; they show sakuras, dealers wearing kimonos, and other eye-pleasing features for Japanese guys.  

Hanajino 3-Chome live games

The casino lobby has many unusual game categories for players from Japan. Some of them are tailored to that country, so if you are from Europe or another part of the world, they will look weird and tricky. For example, the lobby has a ‘Hanajino 3-Chome’ page. Clicking it will open a new page with three tables from Evolution: No Commission Speed Baccarat and Speed Baccarat (2 tables). There, the hosts speak Japanese.  

Casino Secret Club live games

This sub-category contains 7 live games from Evolution (mainly blackjack) that feature the online casino’s logo in the background and on the table felt. In other respects, the games have normal rules and gameplay. The live tables in this group are Blackjack Live, First Person Baccarat, and a few others.

Live roulette in Casino Secret

There are no separate categories for roulette in the mobile Casino Secret and on desktop. If you want to find a good selection, click on the dropdown menu in the lobby and pick ‘Table Games’. However, you will see only about 30 games there, most of which are non-dealer titles. The best option is to use the same dropdown and select ‘Evolution Live’ or ‘Pragmatic Play Live.’ To get full access to the library, open any game from either provider, locate the ‘Lobby’ button, and see the entire collection of live roulette and other live games. Here are the top five roulette games you can play in Casino Secret: 

• Live Roulette (Evolution): with a Japanese dealer
• Mega Roulette (Pragmatic Play, $0.1–$50,000) 
• Speed Roulette (both providers have it)
• Lightning Roulette (Evolution): a famous game show and roulette mix with bonus multipliers but a reduced payout of 29:1 on Straight Up bets
• American Roulette (Evolution): a classic double-zero roulette with $0.2–$20,000 bets 

Live blackjack in Casino Secret

For a streamlined live blackjack experience, find two entries in the dropdown list: Evolution Live and Pragmatic Play Live. As we’ve noted above, there are games from Ezugi. If you are a fan of this old-school studio, you can find it among the Evolution BJ games. Some of the most trendy and interesting live blackjack titles in the lobby are

• Infinite Blackjack (Evolution, $1–$10,000): A common-draw blackjack where all players get the same starting cards. The game has four side bets and a Six Charlie rule 
• Salon Prive Blackjack (Evolution): A high-roller lineup where your entry balance must be $6000. If you have less, you can’t even take a peek at the table 
• Classic Speed Blackjack (Evolution): A classic bet-behind version where the first player to have made a decision will be the first to be dealt a card. There are two side bets: 21+3 and Perfect Pairs
• ONE Blackjack (Pragmatic Play): Dealer stands on all 17s, and a Natural pays as usual, 3:2. This is a very popular common-draw title that is also part of the Drops & Wins
• Lots of BJ games with local dealers: Turkish VIP Blackjack, Japanese Speed Blackjack, Blackjack em Português, etc.  

Live baccarat in Casino Secret

Baccarat also comes from the two providers, and the access to it is the same as described above. Bet limits are more or less identical to other mobile casinos. Evolution and Pragmatic have produced about 15 live baccarat titles, which are present at about 40 tables. Below are listed some of their games that you can see in Casino Secret:

• Lightning Baccarat (Evolution, $1–$5000): 1 to 5 cards are struck by lightning. If one of them appears in a winning hand, your payout is multiplied by x2 to x8 
• Prosperity Tree Baccarat (Evolution): The game with 8 bonus multipliers in each round
• No Commission Baccarat (Evolution): Here, the Banker winning hand pays 1:1, but when it wins with a total of 6, you’ll lose half your bet
• Mega Baccarat (Pragmatic Play, $0.2–$3000): A bonus round may get triggered, during which you have a chance to receive a payout multiplied by x2 to x100. Entry to the feature is decided by two dice
• Speed Baccarat (Pragmatic Play, $0.2–$50,000): After downloading the game, the player can choose a Commission or No-Commission variant. Player/Banker Bonus and Pair side bets are available

Live shows in Casino Secret

Most live shows are released by Evolution and Playtech. Sadly, the latter is not present in the reviewed online casino. The Evolution suite of game shows is allegedly the world’s best. It features around ten top-notch titles with awesome graphics and superb immersion into the live action. Evolution releases brand-new game shows regularly, though not as often as other games. Today, you can find a dozen games of this kind in Casino Secret—both in the mobile casino and on desktop:

• Funky Time: A unique game show with a fantastic 64-segmented Digiwheel and four bonus games. Wheel sectors with number 1 are added to 24 letter sectors. The max win potential is x10,000 
• Crazy Time: An epic game show with four bonus rounds. This is perhaps the most popular title in the live games library 
• Dream Catcher: the first wheel-of-fortune-inspired game show from Evolution. Basic and with no frills 
• Treasure Island (Pragmatic Play, $0.1–$5000): the game show takes you to Latin American jungles. The title is packed with bonus features and has the maximum win of x15,000. A perfect alternative to famous Evolution game shows 
• Mega Wheel (Pragmatic Play, $0.1–$10,000): a 54-segmented wheel can award 500:1 max. This is a simple game show, much like Dream Catcher   

Crash games in Casino Secret

Crash games, Mines, and other games that cannot be classified as slots or table games are posted in the Light Speed Game category. However, we cannot be sure we’ve found all of them—maybe, there are more crash games in other parts of the online casino. This library features 32 titles, half of which are crash games. See a short list below:

• Aviator: a massive hit with a limitless multiplier but a $10,000 cap on winning. The crash game has a double-bet option, auto bet and other features widely used in other crash games. Aviator’s RTP is 97%
• Spaceman (Pragmatic Play): 
• Plinko (Spribe): This version has three variance levels, the adjustable number of pins, and the max $100 bet. The highest multiplier is x555 up for grabs
• FlyX (Microgaming, $0.1–$20 bet): Featuring a superman-like flying man in a red cape, FlyX looks even simpler than Aviator. It’s not popular, judging by open stats, but give it a try if you love crash games
• Mines (Spribe): Another instant-win game from Spribe. Try not to be blown up on a land mine, walking on a 5×5 field. You can adjust the number of mines from 1 to 20, thus changing your loot  

Welcome cashback bonus in Casino Secret

Virtually all online casinos offer match bonuses or free spins as part of a welcome package. Casino Secret has gone further because it put forward cashback on the first deposit. If you send your first dep to the balance but lose it when playing for real money, the casino will return you 70% of the deposit up to $1000. 

A player may spend up to $5 (slots) or $25 (table games, live games) per bet. There are some exceptions that are envisaged in the bonus t&c, e.g. Monopoly Live and a few other live games contribute like video slots. The bonus activates automatically when you run out of money (your real-money balance drops to 0). Also, be mindful not to make the second deposit while playing with the first because it will forfeit the cashback.

Regular bonuses in Casino Secret

The online casino treats players with a couple of recurring bonuses applicable to live games. Some of them are explored below.

Instant cashback bonus

This promotion becomes valid after the second deposit of a new casino member. This is an automatic deal that requires no prior opt-in. If you play eligible games, you’ll get cashback in cash after every no-winning round. The exact cashback amount is unclear. Besides, there are daily, weekly, and monthly cashback limits. The most exciting thing about cashback is that it comes wager-free: all the returns are yours with no strings attached.

Live blackjack bonus 

If you deposit at least $50 on Tuesday and then play live blackjack on that day, you will receive a bonus equal to your first winning ($25 max) of the main bet. The qualifying game is Casino Secret Club Blackjack (tables 1, 2, 3, VIP). It has no wagering requirements, but due to its being sticky, you cannot withdraw the bonus amount itself. A correct procedure in this case is to bet the bonus money until you spend it fully and then cash out the winnings generated from the bonus.

Friday Bet baccarat bonus

After depositing $50+ on Friday, baccarat fans are invited to any of the three live baccarat games to make their real money bets of $5 and higher. If the first bet results in a loss, the lost amount will be refunded up to $25. All other terms and conditions are similar to the ones devised for the Live Blackjack promo.

Sunday Bet roulette bonus   

This is the same kind of bonus as above, but this time, you must play Japan Roulette by Evolution. The qualifying Sunday deposit is $50.

Tournaments in Casino Secret 

There were no tournaments as of writing; however, the Tournaments page makes it clear the online casino holds them frequently. Some can run for a long time, while others can be as short as one week. Different types of tournaments are available in the mobile casino: The Longest Winning Streak, the Highest Winning Amount, the Maximum Bet Amount, and the Highest Total Winning Amount. There’s a dedicated page that explains everything in a comprehensive manner. 

Loyalty program in Casino Secret

We’ve found no signs of any VIP program in the online casino. The FAQ pages were also clueless. Maybe, there is some kind of a loyalty scheme—we cannot be sure about this. 

Summary to Casino Secret

This Japanese online casino has live games from Evolution and Pragmatic Play—a full package from both. You also have access to 30 instant-win games, crash games, and Plinko. The online casino is licensed offshore: in Curacao, so high chances are this is not a scammy platform. While its game portfolio is average by today’s standards, its bonuses are what make Casino Secret stand out. 

As a welcome bonus, newcomers receive cashback on the first deposit of up to $1000, while regular players also get Instant Cashback on all deposits, all being wager-free. Live casino fans enjoy three daily bonuses that cover live roulette, live blackjack, and live baccarat—each bonus for one game. The VIP program seems to be absent. Tournaments in Casino Secret are held with various rules. Given all that, the gambling site is recommended to players who love out-of-the-box bonus solutions, especially cashback.