Oshi Casino

Oshi Casino has a distinct Japanese city theme, but this isn’t overdone, clinging discreetly to a couple backdrops and a few banners. The best thing about the Oshi.io site is their incredible search system. Players can filter through the huge game library using some really helpful specifications. Narrow down your search by selecting from game type, provider, grid layout, and volatility. When you hover over a game tile it becomes overlaid by a frame containing quick stats like RTP and paylines.

It sells itself as a Bitcoin and FIAT (regular currency) fair play casino that’s Number 1 in its field. They promise to be transparent about the RTP stats on every game available, to always use plain and clear language and to offer a top notch customer service team. Behind the scenes they’re an online casino established in 2015 and licensed by Curaçao eGaming. The site is operated by Direx N.V., a company also registered and established under the laws of Curaçao. The big question is how well do all these promising words translate into an effective gaming experience? Let’s find out.

Oshi Casino – The Highlights

• Highly efficient search function
• Huge selection of games
• Accepts players from Canada and CAD
• Accepts crypto transactions

While the initial offer of a 125% cash match up to C$125 might not seem like a very big welcome bonus, players also get further bonuses and spins across the following 3 deposits. Here’s what the full spread looks like:

• First deposit bonus of 125% cash match up to C$125, plus 180 Free Spins
• Second deposit bonus of 50% cash match up to C$125
• Third deposit bonus of 50% cash match up to C$125
• Fourth deposit bonus of 125% cash match up to C$125, plus 45 Free Spins

Players don’t need to worry about promo codes, as each offer will be added to the account automatically upon depositing. The minimum deposit in order to access each bonus is an extremely reasonable C$15.

Wagering requirements for both bonus cash and free spins are set to 40 x. While this is a fairly standard level, I thought it would be lower, since Oshi pride themselves on being a part of the new, fairer wave of online casinos.

Not all the available games will contribute to wagering at the same level. The majority of the slots games on offer will add 100% to your playthrough requirement, but there are a few which will only contribute 50% or 75%. Poker (non-casino) card games, Video Poker and Roulette add just 5% to your playthrough turnover. You can easily keep track of your progress in meeting the 40 x requirement in your account section.

Oshi Casino comes with a huge arsenal of over 2,500 games, but that won’t mean you’ll have access to  all of them. Depending on your region, the game library is adjusted, eliminating those from providers not supported in your area. That means Canadian players will definitely see reduced options. Is this a big problem? Probably not. I say this because Oshi.io hosts games from a fairly long list of providers, meaning you’re unlikely to notice any drop off.

So what are the actual games on offer? It’s a combination of Card Games, Table Games, Video Poker, Slots, Jackpots, and Live Casino games all competing under one roof. Slots fans will be thrilled by the fact that Oshi hosts over 1,400 games. These are a varied selection across a ton of different grid layouts, themes, and volatility levels. So whether you enjoy the nostalgia of a classic slot or prefer the excitement of modern video slots, you’ll find it all here. There are also over 80 jackpot games on offer for those who like a good adrenaline rush.

Click through to the Card Games tab if you’re after the timeless thrill of a good game of strategy. Players can access a small but solid choice across Blackjack, Poker, Baccarat, Hi Lo, Pai Gow Poker, Top Card Trumps, and Blackjack Pro. There’s also a dedicated Blackjack section with over 50 variations of this classic game. Players looking to beat the dealer and get close to 21 can do so with games like Pirate 21 Blackjack, Multihand Blackjack Pro, Super 7 Blackjack, Blackjack Reno, and Atlantic City Blackjack.

Fans of Baccarat and Roulette will be able to enjoy a small range of each. So whether you prefer standard fare or can appreciate a twist on the classic format you’ll get what you want at Oshi. Some examples of these are Baccarat Gold, Knock Out Baccarat, High Limit Baccarat, French Roulette, Roulette Crystal, Roulette Royal, and Roulette Master.

The Live Casino section is great, allowing players to search according to provider, rather than forcing them to scroll through endless thumbnails. There are just over 20 games on offer, largely hosted by Ezugi but with a handful of options from NetEnt.

All the games are extremely well segregated, allowing players to find just what they want. For example, those who want to try their luck at a chance of a life-changing win can divert straight to  the ‘Games with Jackpots’ tab. On top of this, it’s worth mentioning that all games at Oshi operate within a ‘provably fair’ system, allowing for maximum transparency.

Oshi.io aims to entice players with VIP and VIP Black Label programs that run concurrently. Players have the opportunity to be a part of both, although there isn’t a huge amount of information available as to what each entails.

The underlying principle is that the more you spend, the more you stand to gain. The biggest perk is cashback, whereby every Monday (between 12:00 and 13:00 UTC), players are awarded a cashback bonus for the following 7 days. The actual bonus received will differ depending on what tier the player is on.

The wide range of payment methods hosted by the site is narrowed down considerably when applied to Canadian players. There are also far less withdrawal options compared to deposit options. Where possible players should choose the same method for both paying in and paying out.

Deposits:

• MasterCard (5% fee / instant)
• Visa (5% fee / instant)
• iDebit (free / instant)
• InstaDebit (free / instant)
• PaySafeCard (5% fee / instant)
• Interac (free / instant)
• EcoPayz (free / instant)
• Neosurf (free / instant)
• Purplepay (free / instant)

Withdrawals:

• iDebit (free / instant)
• Visa (free / instant)
• instaDebit (free / instant)
• EcoPayz (free / instant)

Players can also deposit and withdraw in Bitcoin. And since they’ve been supporting this alternative payment option for a good few years now, crypto holders can expect to experience smooth transactions.

The FAQ page could probably be laid out a little better. I found the layout a little difficult to scan through, with slightly clunky drop downs which were light on information. Live Chat is available 24 hours a day, which is really good news for Canadian players looking for support without the need for some mental maths calculating timezone differences. Those without the pressing need for immediate answers can reach out to the support team via Email, where the word on the street is that responses are particularly speedy. All in all, there’s not too much to be unhappy about in this aspect.

It’s definitely one of the better online casino sites I’ve come across in terms of filters and search options. The welcome bonus is average at best, offering no particular groundbreaking value. I did like the fact that the site employs a provably fair system, so players can track their transactions transparently. The loyalty program seems fine, but there isn’t enough information available to make a solid decision on that front.