Provider Kendoo – The New Kid I Didn’t See Coming

Here’s the thing — Kendoo wasn’t even on my radar until one rainy Thursday night back in March. I’d just finished dinner (leftover curry, bit too much chilli) and thought I’d have a lazy spin session on Casumo. Scrolled past the usual suspects — Pragmatic’s endless “Hold & Win” army, NetEnt’s classics I’ve battered since 2017 — and there it was. Kendoo. Strange name. Sounds like the mate who promises “I can do it” after three pints. But I clicked. And that’s how I lost — and then somehow doubled — a £50 deposit in under an hour on Treasure Sails.

The First Date Vibes with Kendoo

Kendoo feels like that quiet guy at the pub quiz who doesn’t talk much… then wins you the night with a random fact about 18th-century ship knots. They’re not one of the giant legacy studios — no Microgaming-style back catalogue from the dawn of the internet. From what I’ve pieced together (some half-baked press releases, a LinkedIn profile that looked suspiciously like it was written in a rush), they’re a European team with more game designers than corporate fluff. And it shows.

I first clocked Neon Rush 777 on LeoVegas in late April. High volatility. Dangerous territory. But I had one of those days — you know, “just one more spin” kind of mood. Five spins in, hit the multiplier wheel, landed a 50x. Heart rate up, tea gone cold. The next forty spins? Absolutely nothing. That’s Kendoo. She’ll give you a kiss one minute and turn her back the next.

Slots That Don’t Feel Like déjà vu in a Party Hat

Here’s the rub — half the industry right now is recycling the same five ideas. Kendoo’s not immune to trends, but they do something with them. Like adding an evolving bonus round to Treasure Sails that makes you feel like you’re actually progressing — not just watching numbers flash.

A few personal faves (and a couple heartbreakers):

Slot Title	RTP	Volatility	My Take
Treasure Sails	96.2%	Medium	The “slow burn” of slots — you build into the big moments
Neon Rush 777	95.8%	High	Won £482 once. Lost £120 the next day chasing the same feeling
Mystic Forest	96.0%	Medium	Pretty, eerie, and those mystery symbols have saved me more than once
Vegas Blaze	95.5%	High	Chaotic, messy, like stumbling out of the Bellagio at 3am
Gold Pyramid	96.4%	Low-Med	Perfect “Friday night wind-down” slot with a cup of tea and biscuits

Funny enough, Gold Pyramid once turned my last £7.20 into £104 over four spins. Still no idea how. Felt like the slot was apologising for the beating Vegas Blaze gave me earlier that week.

Where I’ve Played Kendoo (and the Damage Done)

• Betway Casino – My proper intro to Kendoo. £50 in on Mystic Forest, walked away with £147 after two hours. It didn’t even feel like two hours.
• Casumo – Found Vegas Blaze. Lost everything in 20 minutes. Ate cheese crackers to cope. Went back the next day. Lost again. I still like it.
• 888casino – They ran a promo in June — 50 free spins on Neon Rush 777. The spins gave me about £12. My own cash later? £320. Make of that what you will.

It’s not all wins, obviously. But Kendoo’s games have that weird thing where even the losing spins don’t feel completely wasted. Maybe it’s the animations, maybe it’s the sound design. Maybe it’s me justifying.

Bonuses, But Not the “Too Good to Be True” Kind

UK casinos push Kendoo promos mostly around new releases. Think deposit match + spins. I’ve seen leaderboards on Treasure Sails at LeoVegas and week-long tournaments at 888 with cash prizes — actual cash, not those annoying bonus credits that take months to clear.

Wagering is usually around 20–35x on free spin winnings. Not instant money, but not the 50x purgatory some places try to sell you either.

The Gritty Truth: Likes and Gripes

What I like:

• Themes that don’t make me feel like I’m playing the same slot I played last Tuesday.
• Bonus rounds that surprise me.
• Load times that don’t make me stare at a spinning wheel longer than the actual game.
• UKGC compliance — boring, yes, but I like knowing it’s above board.

What gets on my nerves:

• No big progressive jackpots yet.
• Small library — you’ll see repeats if you play daily.
• High-volatility titles can rip your balance before you blink.

A Word on the UK Rules (a.k.a. The Safety Net)

Every Kendoo slot I’ve touched is clearly displaying its RTP. Reality checks pop up like clockwork, deposit limits are a couple clicks away, and if you try to sneak in a session before verifying your age — forget it. They’re RNG-certified, so no, it’s not “due” to pay just because you’ve been hammered all week. (If only.)

Final Thoughts – Worth It?

If you want something new, Kendoo’s worth a few spins. They’re not perfect, but the games feel crafted. Hand-made in an industry that often feels like a factory line. Some days you’ll walk away with a grin, some days you’ll curse the volatility — but that’s gambling. And as it seems to me, if a slot makes you want to play again even after a loss, that’s saying something.