Desert Nights Casino Review

I can sum up most of my experience with one word - smooth. I found zero frustrations in signing up and playing. The site itself is straightforward though some of you might think it’s a bit old-fashioned. I don’t have a problem with this, though the mobile experience is more modern than the desktop.

The only point of frustration was in finding the key information for Desert Nights. Crucial details like ownership and licensing should be a lot easier to find. 

Desert Nights Casino makes it possible to create your account in just a few steps. Once you have clicked on ‘Play Now’ and ‘Register’ you’ll be presented with a short form. 

Complete the following info:

You’ll then be redirected to your new account and automatically logged in. A useful pop-up will display your eligible Desert Nights bonus and a screen for depositing. You can bypass these though and begin to take a look around the site.

Player verification procedures take place at the point of your first withdrawal. This just requires an email to customer support with the following:

I found the entire banking process incredibly straightforward. The flow is hassle-free and can be completed on one screen. There’s a sufficient selection of options to choose from including South African favourites such as EasyEFT and payz. You also have the option of using 4 different cryptocurrencies, which can give faster payments and more flexibility. 

Minimum deposits begin at R50 though can range up to R250 for credit/debit cards. The deposits I made for this Desert Nights review were each credited instantly to my balance. When it came to getting hold of my winnings this was equally as easy. Though the minimum amount is between R1,00-1,500 which I think is too high. 

Fees are only applicable on bank transfers and can be quite steep. My advice is to stick with cryptos or use one of the other methods for your Rand payments.

It can take between 48-72 hours for Desert Nights to process your withdrawals. I do find this time a little excessive and cashouts are handled during weekdays only.

Desert Nights has a massive range of offers to suit all budgets and styles. These begin with a collection of deposit based welcome deals, enabling you to choose what you like best. I also noticed a couple of Desert Nights no deposit bonus offers. These were in the shape of free spins and bonus cash. 

Once you’ve enjoyed your welcome, you can then claim daily slot bonuses, reloads, free chips and cashback. The terms for each offer vary and wagering requirements too. Thankfully you can access the ins and outs easily by hitting the ‘show details’ tab. Wagering is generally within the standard ranges though some offers can be steep. But there are enough deals to pick and choose something with a lower rollover attached.

If you want to play with any Desert Nights promotions then you’ll need to claim these before depositing. Of course, the no deposit deals and cashback are credited automatically. 

Available to all players is the VIP Club. This has multiple levels which you’ll proceed through based on your VIP points collection. You can bag these for each deposit and real money wager that you make. The rewards are exceptional and include tailored bonuses, free play on new games, cashback and faster withdrawals. There are 3 upper levels for the higher rollers, where a more personalised service awaits. 

The Desert Nights games collection serves up a few hundred different titles. The diversity is strong though and there are even some games that I had never heard of - which is a first!

The main types are:

The providers include Saucify, Rival, Betsoft, Arrows Edge, Qora and Dragon. This is a good selection for the total number of games on offer, though the bigger developers are absent. This didn’t detract from the experience for me though. I really enjoyed the variety on offer and the chance to play something new. In terms of jackpots, there are a few of these with a couple of progressive pots.

The lobby itself is well organised and there are multiple filters which you can apply to your searches. There is also the option to play anything that you fancy in free play which is a great feature for new players.

Whilst there isn’t a live casino, I did find the RNG table games to be appealing and I managed to enjoy a few rounds of Tri Poker and baccarat. 

My Desert Nights Casino review gave me the chance to test out both mobile options. These are the standard mobile site and downloadable software. You can choose which one you prefer, though to be honest I saw little difference between the two. The software gives a little more of an ‘app feel’ but each option adapts to all screens and operating systems. 

You can access the software via the mobile site, it’s fast to download and doesn’t take up too much storage.

It’s great to know that the Desert Nights Casino online support is available 24/7. If like me you prefer to play later at night then you’ve still got access to instant help. This can be done via the hamburger menu and you’ll be presented with all the options. 

Another selling point for me is that you can access live chat when you aren’t logged into your account. And there are no automated bots - I was directly connected to an agent each time. 

My emails were responded to within the hour and the FAQs serve up a well-rounded bunch of topics.

Deckmedia N.V. owns and operates Desert Nights which uses a Curacao gambling licence. It has been operating for more than 10 years and has a decent reputation in the industry. I read many accounts from players for this Desert Nights review. They are mixed though most negative comments stem from a misunderstanding of bonus terms. On average it seems that existing players are happy and rate the rewards and games highly.

I do have to mention that the licensing and ownership info was difficult to locate. This should always be displayed at the footer of any online casino, giving more peace of mind to players. I found it hidden in the terms and conditions, which isn't ideal and Desert Nights could really do better on this.

I had a little difficulty locating the RG information, which shouldn’t be the case at any online casino. You can get access via the terms and conditions and then go into ‘fair gaming and security’. Alternatively, a click on the 18+ logo will redirect you. 

There’s a short section with links to US and international charities and help organisations. As well as some sound advice on keeping in control of your gambling. But there are no account limits available or mentions of blocking software.