About Kekoolani

Kekoolani is an independent guide to online casinos that accept players in Hawaii. Because Hawaii is one of only two U.S. states that bans all forms of regulated gambling, residents who want to play for real money have to use casinos licensed offshore. Our job is to tell you which of those casinos are trustworthy, fast-paying and worth your time — and which to avoid.

How we test

We open real accounts, make real deposits, play across desktop and mobile, and run a withdrawal from start to finish before a casino earns a place on our best Hawaii online casinos list. We re-check bonuses, banking options and payout times regularly so the information stays current.

How we stay independent

We make money through affiliate commissions, disclosed on every page. We never accept payment for a higher ranking, and a casino can't buy a better review. If a site delays payouts or treats players unfairly, it comes off the list. Read our editorial policy for the full standard, and meet the team on our authors page.

A note on Hawaii

We respect that gambling is illegal to operate in Hawaii and that many residents oppose it. Nothing here is legal advice. We simply explain the law as it stands (see our Hawaii gambling laws guide) and help adults 21+ make informed, safe choices.