Casino review Live data · 31 Oct 2026
Vave review: a crypto-only casino with 82 studios
2017 Founding year · On our list since 30 Sept 2024 · Established casino
Vave states 2017 as its founding year. It holds a licence from Costa Rica. Players in Ireland can sign up, according to our data.
Vave is built for crypto, with a single payment method on file. Its 82 studios include Pragmatic Play, Push Gaming and Thunderkick, and the licence is from Costa Rica.
- Accepts players from Ireland
- Plays in euros
- Licence: Costa Rica
By Sofia Kuznetsov | Updated 27 Oct 2026
Short answer
Should you play at Vave from Ireland?
Only for players who already hold crypto. There is no card or bank route on file, and a Costa Rica licence gives you no regulator to turn to.
- Founded
- 2017 on our list since 30 Sept 2024
- Licence
- Costa Rica Gambling License stated by the casino
- Studios
- 82 median for new casinos: 33
- Blocked countries
- 10 in the casino's terms
New-brand check
Vave against our six new-brand checks
Green means our data confirms it. Amber means you check it, or we have not yet; red means it is not in our data.
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Licence on the regulator's register
A logo in the footer proves nothing. The licence number and company name must appear on the regulator's own register, with the same domain.
Copy the licence number from the casino's footer and search it on the regulator's public register. Some regulators publish no searchable register; then ask support for the certificate.
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Full terms and conditions published
The general terms, not only the bonus terms, set the rules for withdrawals, inactive accounts and account closure.
Find the terms link in the footer before you register and check that the terms carry a date.
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Withdrawal terms in writing
Weekly and monthly caps, pending times and the KYC trigger decide how fast a win reaches you.
Read the payments section of the terms before the first deposit. Note the weekly cap and the documents asked for.
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Bonus terms you can read before claiming
Wagering, max bet, game weighting and the cap on winnings decide what a welcome offer is worth.
Open the bonus terms from the offer page. If they only appear after deposit, skip the offer.
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A first small withdrawal
The cheapest test of a new casino is a small cash-out early, before you build a balance.
Withdraw a small win to the method you deposited with and note the time to payment.
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Responsible gaming tools
Deposit, loss and time limits plus self-exclusion should be in the account menu from day one.
Set a deposit limit before you claim anything; if you cannot, treat it as a warning.
Not in our data yet
Status from Vave's details on our list, read 31 Oct 2026.
Similar casinos
Casinos with a similar game library
Casinos on our list that share most of the 82 studios Vave lists, and its licence where they state the same one.
Studio lists and licences as stated in each casino's review on our list, read 31 Oct 2026. Matching uses the full studio list, never ownership.
Welcome offer
What 1 BTC is worth
Set the bonus you would claim and the wagering in its terms. The worksheet shows what clearing it costs on a slot at 96% RTP.
Vave offer worksheet
WorksheetSet the bonus part you would claim. The default is a first-deposit example, not the casino's terms.
You must bet €3,500 before the bonus turns into cash. At 96.0% RTP that costs €140 on average, so the bonus is worth about -€40.
Average over many players · terms vary by casino| Bonus claimed | Wagering | To wager | Expected cost at 96% | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €100 | 0x | €0 | €0 | €100 |
| €100 | 10x | €1,000 | €40 | €60 |
| €100 | 35x | €3,500 | €140 | -€40 |
Worked examples at 96% RTP; example terms, not a casino's offer.
Since launch
What changed at Vave since it joined our list
A changelog of facts we track per casino. No material change is on file for this casino yet; the dates below are from our list.
- Details last updated Studios, payments and offer on our list
- Joined our list Founded 2017 · Costa Rica Gambling License
For a new casino, change is the signal: a shrinking offer, a new licence or a dropped payment method in the first months tells you more than a launch press release.
Payments
1 deposit method, withdrawals not on file
Deposit methods listed for Vave: Binance.
As listed in Vave's details on our list, read 31 Oct 2026.
Games
82 studios listed
The median new casino on our list lists 33 studios; older casinos list 33.
Named studios: Pragmatic Play, Betsoft, Quickspin, Playson, Thunderkick, Wazdan, Booming Games, Yggdrasil Gaming, Endorphina, Push Gaming, 1x2 Gaming, Spinomenal, BGaming, Tom Horn Gaming, Amatic, Fugaso, GameArt, Platipus, Evoplay, Mascot Gaming, Spribe, Belatra, 3 Oaks Gaming, Fantasma Games and 58 more.
Live tables come from Betgames, Beterlive.
The studio list is broad enough that most popular slots should be in the lobby. Many slots come in several RTP versions, and the casino picks one. Check the figure in each game's information screen.
As listed in Vave's details on our list, read 31 Oct 2026.
Who it suits
Who Vave suits
Slot players who want choice
82 studios are listed.
Players who want a track record
It has been running since 2017.
You need payout routes in writing
No withdrawal methods are on file.
You want EU-level oversight
Its licence is from Costa Rica.
Our review
Vave review in full
- Accepts players from Ireland
- Plays in euros
- 82 studios listed
- Running since 2017
- No withdrawal methods on file
- Offshore licence only (Costa Rica)
Vave at a glance
Vave is built for crypto, with a single payment method on file. Its 82 studios include Pragmatic Play, Push Gaming and Thunderkick, and the licence is from Costa Rica.
Founded in 2017, it has been running for years, so it is new to some players rather than new to the market.
Playing from Ireland
Ireland's new regulator, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, issued its first licences in July 2026, for remote betting. Online casino licences follow in a later phase, so for now no online casino holds an Irish casino licence, and Vave serves Irish players under its licence from Costa Rica.
- Complaints: the GRAI cannot settle a dispute with a casino it has not licensed, and Costa Rica has no gaming regulator, so the casino's own complaints process is your only formal route.
- Payments: Irish law bans paying for gambling with a credit card, so use a debit card, Revolut or an e-wallet.
- Self-exclusion: the national exclusion register planned under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 is not running yet, so use the casino's own self-exclusion and blocking software such as Gamban.
- Age: you must be 18 or older, and the casino will check it before your first withdrawal at the latest.
Check the licence yourself: the casino's footer should give a licence number that you can look up on the regulator's own website.
Licence and safety
Costa Rica has no regulator that oversees online casinos, so a Costa Rica licence gives you no gaming authority to complain to.
Before your first deposit, set a deposit limit in the account if the casino offers one. Our page on responsible gaming lists the other tools, from time-outs to blocking software.
Games and studios
The studios include Pragmatic Play, Push Gaming, Quickspin, Thunderkick and Yggdrasil, among 82 studios in total.
The lobby also has crash games, which run fast and can drain a balance quickly.
Many slots come in several RTP versions, and the casino chooses which one to run. Open the game's information screen and check the RTP before you play.
Deposits and withdrawals
The account can run in euros. Deposit methods include Binance.
No withdrawal methods are on file, so ask support in writing how winnings are paid out before you deposit.
How to withdraw from Vave
- Upload your ID and proof of address early; most casinos check them before the first payout.
- Open the cashier, choose Withdraw and, where possible, the method you deposited with.
- Check that no bonus still has wagering left, or it can hold up the withdrawal.
- Start with a small amount and note how long it takes to arrive.
Why casinos ask for documents, and which ones, is explained in our guide to ID checks at new casinos.
Welcome offer and terms
The current offer for players in Ireland is shown at the top of this page, as the casino states it. No Irish rule caps wagering on an offshore offer, so the multiple is whatever the casino sets. Read the wagering, the time limit, the maximum bet while the bonus is active and any cap on winnings.
- Open the bonus terms before you deposit and note the wagering and the time limit.
- Check whether your payment method is excluded from the offer; e-wallets often are.
- Keep to the maximum bet with a bonus active, or the casino can void it.
- Large packages are spread over several deposits. Claim only the stages you would have deposited anyway.
Our guide on how to find and claim bonuses works through the maths, and the terms and conditions overview lists the clauses that matter.
Our verdict
Only for players who already hold crypto. There is no card or bank route on file, and a Costa Rica licence gives you no regulator to turn to.
Questions
Vave: questions from players in Ireland
Can I play at Vave from Ireland?
Yes. Our data lists Ireland as a market Vave accepts. It runs under its licence from Costa Rica, not an Irish one, because the GRAI has not yet issued online casino licences.
Is Vave licensed?
Vave lists a licence from Costa Rica. This is an offshore licence with lighter oversight than an EU regulator, so keep deposits small until you have been paid out once.
Can I play at Vave in euros?
Yes. Euros are one of Vave's account currencies.
Which payment methods does Vave take?
Deposit methods include Binance. No withdrawal methods are on file, so ask support in writing how winnings are paid out before you deposit.
Is Vave a new casino?
Vave states 2017 as its founding year. It has been trading for several years, so it is new to some players rather than a fresh launch.
How do I try Vave safely?
Set a deposit limit when you register, make a small first deposit and request a small withdrawal early. That shows you how the casino handles your money before you risk more. If gambling stops being fun, HSE addiction services and Gamblers Anonymous Ireland offer free help.
Responsible gaming
Play only if you are 18+ and it stays fun
These rules apply on every page of this site. A longer track record helps, but limits matter at every casino.
Adults only, everywhere
You must be 18 or older, and older in some countries. A casino can ask for ID before your first withdrawal, and new casinos often do.
Responsible gamingStart small with an unknown casino
Deposit an amount you would accept losing to a failed withdrawal, and request a small cash-out early to see how the casino handles it.
How we review new casinosSet limits before the welcome offer
Bonus wagering keeps you playing longer. Set a deposit limit and a time limit in the account before you claim.
Set your limitsFree, confidential support
If playing stops being fun, talk to someone. Gambling Therapy offers free support in many languages.
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