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How can you be sure if an online casino is real or not?
Quote from curiouskiwi on March 3, 2025, 2:29 amI've been seeing a ton of new online casinos popping up, and honestly, some of them seem pretty sketchy. Sure, I know licensing is important, but is there anything else to watch out for to make sure a site isn’t a scam? Any red flags I should be aware of?
I've been seeing a ton of new online casinos popping up, and honestly, some of them seem pretty sketchy. Sure, I know licensing is important, but is there anything else to watch out for to make sure a site isn’t a scam? Any red flags I should be aware of?
Quote from luckyduck on March 4, 2025, 3:49 amLicenses are at or near the top for certain. If a casino is not licensed by a respected agency like the UKGC, MGA, or at least Curacao (far from ideal but better than nothing at all), forget about it. If they don't have licensing mentioned on their website at all—a gigantic red flag.
Licenses are at or near the top for certain. If a casino is not licensed by a respected agency like the UKGC, MGA, or at least Curacao (far from ideal but better than nothing at all), forget about it. If they don't have licensing mentioned on their website at all—a gigantic red flag.
Quote from randomguy on March 5, 2025, 3:52 amYes, licensing is a good start, but look at their withdrawal policies as well. If they are making you jump through a million hoops just to be able to withdraw your winnings, that is normally a warning flag. Dodgy casinos like to hold back paying out in hopes players will just abandon or keep playing.
Yes, licensing is a good start, but look at their withdrawal policies as well. If they are making you jump through a million hoops just to be able to withdraw your winnings, that is normally a warning flag. Dodgy casinos like to hold back paying out in hopes players will just abandon or keep playing.
Quote from jackpot_jane on March 6, 2025, 4:24 amAlways check if they have had a history of complaints. Just Google the name of the casino + "scam" or "withdrawal issues" and read what is posted. If there is a pattern for several complaining about not receiving payment, go.
Always check if they have had a history of complaints. Just Google the name of the casino + "scam" or "withdrawal issues" and read what is posted. If there is a pattern for several complaining about not receiving payment, go.
Quote from card_counter on March 7, 2025, 4:56 amTake a read at the terms and conditions. Sure, it is boring as heck, but some casinos have crazy conditions in there, like requiring you to play out your deposit 5 times before being able to withdraw. Also, be cautious when casinos require weirdly personal information before they let you withdraw. KYC is okay, but if they are requiring things like a notarized bill for electricity, it is shady.
Take a read at the terms and conditions. Sure, it is boring as heck, but some casinos have crazy conditions in there, like requiring you to play out your deposit 5 times before being able to withdraw. Also, be cautious when casinos require weirdly personal information before they let you withdraw. KYC is okay, but if they are requiring things like a notarized bill for electricity, it is shady.
Quote from sportykiwi on March 10, 2025, 4:48 amThat makes sense. I’ve definitely seen some T&Cs that felt intentionally confusing, like they’re trying to trap people. I’ll start doing the Google search trick before signing up anywhere.
That makes sense. I’ve definitely seen some T&Cs that felt intentionally confusing, like they’re trying to trap people. I’ll start doing the Google search trick before signing up anywhere.
Quote from spinmaster on March 11, 2025, 3:35 amAnother good move is to try withdrawals with a small amount at a time. Invest like $20, play for a short while, and try to withdraw. If they sit on it or come up with some reason why not, you know not to fund them.
Another good move is to try withdrawals with a small amount at a time. Invest like $20, play for a short while, and try to withdraw. If they sit on it or come up with some reason why not, you know not to fund them.
Quote from luckyduck on March 12, 2025, 3:39 amBe suspicious if a casino is providing outrageous "too good to be true" bonuses. If they are providing a 500% match or free spins without restrictions, they're compensating for it with outrageous conditions for play. Always read the conditions and terms.
Be suspicious if a casino is providing outrageous "too good to be true" bonuses. If they are providing a 500% match or free spins without restrictions, they're compensating for it with outrageous conditions for play. Always read the conditions and terms.
Quote from sportykiwi on March 13, 2025, 2:21 amGreat advice! I’ll be much more cautious now.
Great advice! I’ll be much more cautious now.