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Hey Jelena, Another enjoyable read and great interview. Seems like you're fast becoming a celebrity in our industry. You go girl!

Thanks for the post Awena. I must admit NetEnt is just going from strenth to strength. In a relatively short period of time it become the most popular software provider amongst EU operators and now it's on the verge of 'conquering' America. From the looks of things it's busy giving Microgaming a serious run for its money.

Withdrawals are not always clearly defined especially on portal sites. I find that most portals try and redirect their players off to the casinos as quickly as possible without arming them with the necessary info-you did a good job by covering this. Ah, yes of course and a good one, what more can I say.

I must admit I had a chuckle when I read this. Valdes, first of all I'm not going to give a 'generic response' to a well-crafted article. The info in it is akin to that of a gold mine-thanks! Your observations is further solidified by years of experience as a player. Something we as players and affiliates can relate to. The 'God'-like clauses, spot on. Unfortunately we just have to roll with the punches until the jurisdictions the operators are licensed in starts stepping up to the plate. I guess this is the price we must pay for entertainment. If you ever decide to start your own portal I think you will do very good for yourself.

The idea behind this offer is to get players playing, it's a small incentive. You don't have to deposit, it's purely for entertainment purposes in the hope of enticing players to make a deposit. In life their ain't such a thing as a free lunch.

I agree with you that the bonus is not dead per se. But the emphasis and most players agree with me is that the modern bonus has became laced with terms that's not always in the best interest of the player. I'm stumped as well and a very valid point. After all it's the job of the jurisdiction in which the operator is licensed to ensure that it operates within the jurisdictions' quality guidelines. At times I get the feeling that some reputable jurisdictions are just hot air.

Thanks for the post. The site was operated from Costa Rica, without a doubt a haven for criminals running online gambling sites. In part this is due mainly becuase the government is extremely lax and corrupt when it comes to enforcing its gambling laws.

This can be frustrating when a casino sends you a 'special bonus' offer to you Inbox, you use it, just to be told that you've breached some lousy term and now you're labelled as a 'bonus abuser'. To further substantiate your argument I've taken the liberty of quoting some players' replies regarding the sub (sign up bonus) over at Casinomeister and I agree with them 100 percent.

I'm sorry to hear this and must admit it's quite a pretty penny you lost there. I wish you the best of luck next time. As Helena pointed out bad sessions/excessive losses are part and parcel of gambling, if it was not we wouldn't have called it gambling.

European-based operators licensed in reputable jurisdiction such as Alderney, Gibraltar, Malta or the UK normally offer their players bonuses with reasonable terms. This is in stark contrast to operators licensed in Costa Rica or even Curacao, also known as the 'cowboy' jurisdictions since they're poorly regulated. Their bonuses are huge but have excessive terms, I think one must be mad to accept them.

Hi Blondie, I agree with you and thanks. If the bonus has a steep playthrough attached to it, it's better to leave it or if you do accept it make a small deposit to make cashing out easier. The bonus terms are becoming more ludicrous by the day. From the looks of things very few casinos now offer a bonus where the playthrough is below 30 times. Plus the modern bonus is bogged down by ludicrous terms such as: 1. Max. bet rule of 10%. 2. Some bonuses even have a max. amount imposed that could be won from them: ”Players staking more than 10% of their real money deposit in a single bet will be flagged as high-risk players and shall be monitored. The Casino reserves the right to void any winnings derived from such abusive behaviour. Example: a player depositing €100, then immediately proceeds to wager over €20 per hand will be deemed high-risk user. High-risk players will not automatically be deemed advantage users, but will fall under a higher level of security and their gameplay will be monitored for changes in bet value.” ”Any player who increases their starting balance by more than double will be prohibited from reducing their bet size by more than 50% for the remainder of the bonus wagering requirements. This will be calculated on the largest bet size made up until that point. If a player is deemed to have acted in this way, it will be considered abusive play and will result in the confiscation of any bonus and accrued winnings and the suspension of the player’s account. For example if a player’s starting balance was £100 and he/she has a win or series of wins that takes his/her balance above £200 while betting £10 per round, the player would subsequently have to complete the remaining bonus wagering requirement with bets of £5 per round or greater”. 3. The games they can be used to play are becoming less and less. 4. Before you accept a bonus you need a machet to work your way through the bonus terms which is an essay in itself. Also, what stumps me if the online casinos have less overheads than a land-based casino why are their bonuses (most of them at least) not player-friendly? I understand that there are bonus abusers but surely the casinos can do better than this.

Hi All, Valdes, hope I got the placement right Trust that you're keeping well and that you had some fantastic wins of late. The reason why I started this thread is I'd really appreciate your thoughts/feedback on the 'Death of the Deposit Bonus'. Casinomeister started a similar thread recently on this and it really took off. The general consensus is that the bonus has become bogged down not only by the steep playthrough but by excessive terms as well. In short the modern bonus is not player-friendly and deemed by many as bonus traps. To be honest I have to agree with this statement.

Most operators normally place a link at the footer section of their websites or a badge which indicates in which jurisdiction it is licensed. You can also find the licensing information under the general terms and conditions or in the 'About Us' section. Or you can contact the live chat operator.

Welcome to AG. Are you referring to jackpots in general or progressives as well? The NetEnt slots such as Starburst, Gonzo's Quest, Steam Power, Jack and the Beanstalk and Dracula is a good start. They have lucrative bonus rounds, great graphics and pin-dropping audio. The only way you're going to find out which jackpots are hot, how much they paid our recently and the average bet per spin is to contact the support staff at the casino. They'll be more than happy to give you this information. Obviously the max. payout and volatility. If it's too volatile I won't play a slots machine, then again I'm a recreational player and not out to try and make a living from gambling. It also depends what you want to accomplish when you're playing, i.e playing for entertainment purposes or playing for greed . If you play progressives make sure that progressive wins are not included in the withdrawal limit. You don't want the casino to pay you out in dribs and drabs. Instead they must pay you out in one lump sum. I'm not a fan of progressives since they're extremely volatile.

Wow. A hearty congratz Valdes may there be many more! There's a couple of great operators that offer superb bonuses but their T&C's are just plain lousy. Across the board this seems to be the norm nowadays-please correct me if I'm wrong. As a player I've never been a fan of the deposit bonus since I don't like being tied down by the wagering requirements attached to them. Some of the bonuses I've seen even have a max. cashout of 3,000 Euros.