How to not get tagged as a bonus abuser
The first one I lost most of it but the second one I'm up quite a large amount and I'm worried I'll be tagged as a bonus abuser and have my winnings confiscated. I found a fun game with decent rtp and I've been just auto spinning on my second screen while doing something else, I enjoy the slot but the wagering requirement is so big compared to the max bet and I need to do it within a few days that I would need to actively spin for many hours each day to get through it - I guess this is a bit suspicious?
If I complete the wagering I guess I shouldn't withdraw straight away? How much should I play without the bonus? I enjoy playing blackjack, was thinking of just playing a bit of blackjack every day for a week or two, would that be enough? When I withdraw should I do it all at once or in portions?
As always, my first question would be, is this a state/government-licensed Casino? Or is this an offshore place?Quote: shortdeckloverSo I'm doing a deposit bonuses for a casino.
The first one I lost most of it but the second one I'm up quite a large amount and I'm worried I'll be tagged as a bonus abuser and have my winnings confiscated. I found a fun game with decent rtp and I've been just auto spinning on my second screen while doing something else, I enjoy the slot but the wagering requirement is so big compared to the max bet and I need to do it within a few days that I would need to actively spin for many hours each day to get through it - I guess this is a bit suspicious?
If I complete the wagering I guess I shouldn't withdraw straight away? How much should I play without the bonus? I enjoy playing blackjack, was thinking of just playing a bit of blackjack every day for a week or two. Would that be enough? When I withdraw should I do it all at once or in portions?
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If it's an offshore place, is it one of the major well-known places with a fairly good reputation?
What size is their overall operation? What are their Max cash-out policies?
Whatever the case, without inside information, there is no one good answer to any of your questions. It's hard to say what the risk management protocols/criteria are. Again, without inside information, it just comes down to trial and error based on experience at other places similar to the place you are currently playing.
Certainly, cover play is always good; however, sometimes it won't matter. If you're up a lot of money, there's a good chance you're going to get scrutinized and lose your bonus privileges or, even worse, not get paid at all.
Many online casinos like to see a higher deposit-to-bonus ratio, IE, it's not a good idea to take a bonus every time you make a deposit; they would like they like to see multiple deposits in between bonuses.
Cashing out a large amount versus smaller amounts multiple times. Cashing out larger Amounts is going to get scrutinized and possibly moved up to a higher level of risk management. However, cashing out a bunch of different times it's going to have people looking at your account more often.
I'm not sure how fast they pay out, but I do believe that cashing out smaller amounts multiple times with cover play in between is better. However, some of those places take two or three weeks + for you to get paid. In those situations, I like to cash out larger amounts.
I disagree, most online casinos are more worried about winners than anything else.Quote: SpinNavigatorIf you’ve followed all the bonus terms, you’re usually fine. Casinos care more about rule-breaking than about someone winning. Autospins and finishing wagering aren’t a problem if the game is allowed. Withdrawing right after clearing a bonus is normal too. If you’re unsure, just ask support to confirm your wagering is complete before you cash out.
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They only really care if you win while breaking the rules. If you lose, they don't care all that much if you broke the rules.
Most online casinos are often set up so that it's not only possible but likely that you will break the rules, thus giving them an excuse to screw you. For example, it's very easy to block certain games and limits during a bonus; there are some online casinos that do just that, but most of them would rather have the option/excuse to screw their players.
once you finish the wagering, you can withdraw right away. you don’t need to force extra play just to “look legit,” that usually doesn’t matter. blackjack after the bonus won’t change anything unless the casino specifically tracks weird patterns.
for the withdrawal, just take it in one go unless the site has weird limits. as long as you didn’t break any terms, you’re fine.
I've never objected to autoplay. However, if you set it and forget it on one game for long periods of time, that can raise red flags. I've seen this very thing used as an excuse for labeling someone a bonus abuser, leading to non-payment.Quote: ShadowVale44honestly man, if you’re playing within the rules you’re not “bonus abusing.” casinos expect people to run long autoplay sessions during wagering, it’s normal when the requirements are huge.
once you finish the wagering, you can withdraw right away. you don’t need to force extra play just to “look legit,” that usually doesn’t matter. blackjack after the bonus won’t change anything unless the casino specifically tracks weird patterns.
for the withdrawal, just take it in one go unless the site has weird limits. as long as you didn’t break any terms, you’re fine.
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It doesn't really matter what you technically are or are not; it only matters what the casino risk management labels you as.
There are so many different casinos and caveats to all this that there's no one right answer.
Cover play certainly isn't foolproof; however, I played at hundreds of different online casinos while using bonuses, and in my experience, cover play is absolutely beneficial.
Assuming one has the ability to compare different accounts at the same Casinos, they can test and see how long an account lasts while giving cover play versus an account that puts absolutely no cover play in.
You will find that at most places it does help.
Of course, there are some casinos where it doesn't matter either way, cover play or not, you may be fine, or you might be shut down regardless.
