Lotus Asia Casino Review

Overview & Reputation

We've reviewed most casinos in this group (The Genesys Club) and considering how alike they've all been, we don't expect (or get) many surprises at Lotus Asia. There's a touch of Asian-themed scenery dotted about the place but otherwise, this is your standard online casino at its heart.

Sharing the spotlight with its perhaps better-known sibling casinos, Lotus Asia is managed by the same group behind Bella Vegas, Big Dollar, Black Lotus, Grand Eagle, Jackpot Wheel, Jumba Bet, Mandarin Palace and Treasure Mile. We've reviewed all those casinos. It hasn't always been a smooth ride.

Probably the best thing going for Lotus Asia is its stability, now being online for more than a decade. But no matter how we try to dress this up, Lotus Asia is a tired-looking casino that performs poorly when compared to much of the competition.

Uninspiring cashout limits, the lack of a mobile app download and perhaps most damaging, a long-term reputation for slow payouts means an unlikely lasting player/casino relationship. There are better alternatives for your money. We award a couple of points for offering telephone-based support.

Do I need to download Lotus Asia Casino?

Not only do you not need to download Lotus Asia Casino, there's actually no option to do so. We believe Golden Asia might have offered a download-to-PC edition of its casino in the past but we're not 100% sure. All play and account activity at Lotus Asia is performed using your usual web or mobile browser. Phone/tablet users have no app to download. Lotus Asia's casino is designed to adapt to the equipment you're using and you can access both desktop and mobile casinos using the same login details. You may prefer to play using a computer when at home (the larger screen does improve the experience) and hit the slots using your phone when you're on the way to work.

Lotus Asia's casino games

Lotus Asia may not boast the tens of thousands of games available at a super-casino such as Winz but the few selected providers at Lotus Asia are some of the best in the game.

The bulk of the games you'll be playing at Lotus Asia are provided by Betsoft, Genii, Rival and Saucify. These providers regularly release new games which become instantly available at Lotus Asia.

It's not the prettiest website and doesn't drag you in or even suggest a nice page to visit. A few games categories are listed - slots, poker, table, live dealer - and you can search Lotus Asia's database of games if you have one in mind.

As far as we could tell, there's no option to play Lotus Asia's games for free in demo mode without first signing up and creating an account.

What's the welcome bonus at Lotus Asia?

When first visiting Lotus Asia Casino, we are presented with what appears to be a choice of two different welcome bonuses. First, a 200% bonus up to $1500 and second, a 200% bonus up to $3000.

It seems a strange combination of two almost identical bonuses and it's far from clear if new sign-ups can claim both welcome bonuses or just one. There's a '+' between the bonuses, indicating that both can be claimed but when we started to open a new account at Lotus Asia, we were asked to select just one of the two bonuses. So it's unclear.

You'll need to overcome a steep wagering requirement before you can withdraw anything from your bonus money. The wager target for Lotus Asia's welcome bonuses is x60. And even if you do get through the wagering, your potential winnings are cut somewhat short by a term in the rules that limits 101%+ bonuses winnings to $1000.

Playing slots, keno and scratch cards will count 100% towards your wagering target with roulette and three card poker playable at 50%. You can play baccarat with your bonus money at a contribution rate of 25% and video poker at 10%. Worth the least, blackjack and craps can be played but only counting as 5% of your stake.

Lotus Asia continue to run promo's with various prizes throughout your membership including chances to win expensive big ticket items. Brand new cars are regularly won by lucky members. You can expect daily reload bonuses, extra slot spins and time-limited special offers. Keep an eye on the 'promotions' page at Lotus Asia to stay informed of the latest promotions.

Banking at Lotus Asia

Lotus Asia's website disappoints when we visit the banking information page. There's a few mentions of some accepted deposit and cashout methods but there's hardly anything here. There's no help with minimum or maximum deposit/cashout amounts or a list of accepted crypto's. We're told that crypto banking is allowed but it's left to our imagination to guess which exact currencies.

We learn that credit and debits cards are accepted for deposits, along with prepaid and gift cards, although we are again left in the dark as to any examples of which accepted cards.

Details on cashing out winnings wasn't easy to come by and we had to go digging deep in the casino's T&C. Apparently, the only options for receiving winnings is crypto (again, no idea which are permitted) and wire transfer, the latter costing you a $20 fee.

If we're to believe Lotus Asia, Bitcoin cashouts are processed within three business days and wire transfers within five days. However, the internet is rife with reports of slower-than-expected payouts from most casinos in this network. So don't be surprised if you have to wait longer to receive your money, especially if it's a large cashout as Lotus Asia cap individual withdrawals at $2500.

Recommended?

Lotus Asia Casino has stability and a long track record, but it lacks the features, speed, and transparency of stronger competitors. Slow payouts and limited banking details are notable drawbacks. If you value stability and Genesys Club’s support, it’s an option, but alternatives may offer a better experience.

Contact & Support

• Website: lotusasiacasino.com
• Email: support@lotusasiacasino.com
• Postal address: Lotus Asia Casino, TD Investments, 9 Barrack Road, Belize City, Belize
• Telephone: 1-866-403-6954 (toll-free)
• Fax: 1-866-403-6971
• Live chat: 24/7 via the website

Conclusion

Lotus Asia Casino is long-running and stable but outclassed by much of the competition. Better alternatives exist for speed, game variety, and transparency.