Gilver Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Hey all This might be a question for Will or Chloe. Here’s the story… My girlfriend saw an advert on social media for a gambling site. She decided to download the app off the apple app store, sign up and got a win straightaway on Sweet Bonanza. Shes never gambled before, I’m a regular slots player…so when she I saw her I said lets see the site you are playing on. First thing I noticed was it had auto and turbo spins. Then I noticed the option for bonus buys…but how can this be with UK gaming being so strict? I decided to deposit and won £220 straightaway from a £20 bonus buy on Sugar Rush. It let me withdraw £150. I’ve since had two other withdrawals both £100. My girlfriend also has had a £60 withdrawal too. Is this site too good to be true and will I get banned at some point for being a uk player? Although everything shows as GBP on the site and my withdrawals are to a UK bank. So they must know I’m a UK player. Even spoke to support about an issue and nothing flagged up then. I’m a bit stumped as to whats going on and will it end badly or have I found the one site that will let uk players do bonus buys and other restricted gameplay. Anyone else had experience with this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefster Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 What is the name of the casino and has it got uk licenses ?.you could search the legitimacy of the site on numerous review sites..very interested in your findings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilver Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 I’m a bit wary of giving the name, don’t want people losing their money or having problems. I did find out it’s definitely not UK licensed, I think its in Spain by the looks of it. Did read some reviews saying some UK players have had problems with verification but did get paid out. So might keep playing and see what happens cause the bonus buys are really fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Yeah so as you’ve figured out the casino isn’t licensed. It’s really strange that you’ve been able to download an app from the App Store since normally these are region specific and wouldn’t work. But to answer your actual question - I’d be very surprised if it doesn’t end badly. We don’t encourage or endorse anyone gambling on a non UKGC licensed casino. There’s no player protection and no ADR if a dispute does arise, which is problematic as just the idea of being signed up is a dispute, since these sites shouldn’t accept UK players. On these other sites though, players attempt to circumvent the rules and hide the fact that they live in the UK, which is why they can often go some time with successful deposits and withdrawals. In your case, you’re making payments to and from your UK bank account from the get-go. I would imagine this is guaranteed to become problematic. If you have a large withdrawal request or reach a certain threshold in deposits they can just close the account and give you the reasoning that you shouldn’t have joined in the first place, because you’ve made no attempt to conceal this. I have to say this is weird. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a black market casino offering an app, UK bank transfers and GBP transactions site wide. When you say it’s in Spain do you mean it has a Malta Gaming Authority Licence? If it is then there’s been some sort of mix up upon signing up, the MGA Licence is a good one. Or is it Curacao/other? Either way, you should be wary. These things tend to be fun until they’re not. You’re an adult so if you feel comfortable knowing that one day you might have a withdrawal for £3,000+ that you lose and you won’t care, that’s your choice. But if you feel like that you might as well buy them on demo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilver Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 Hey Chloe Thank you for replying and giving some insight. I was really surprised myself because of how strict the gaming laws are here. Also the fact its an app that has also been advertised to a UK market. Funny thing is the app actually links to a casino of a different name to the app, but is a legitimate casino. Everything on the casino shows in GBP for me too. As you said I haven’t done anything to hide the fact I’m a uk player because I’ve downloaded and been given access via this app. Although I can sign directly to the casino too via a browser. Definitely strange thats why I wanted to ask if anyone else had come across this. I thought that might be the case if I do hit a big win or they ask for verification. Thanks for the advice and I’ll stick with uk gaming licensed casinos. At least I got to experience some bonus buys and wins that paid haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilver Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 Yeah its a Curacao one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hideous Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 I’ve noticed a lot of pathways to unlicensed brands through Instagram / Facebook ads. Be careful. There is a big difference between an informed decision to play at an unlicensed brand, and falling into it unaware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilver Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 Hi Will & Chloe, I recently revisited a post regarding playing on a Curacao gaming casino via a fake app. I didn’t name the casino at the time - Nine Casino, which I've now noticed is now being promoted here. My experiences with the site, particularly concerning depositing and withdrawing, were mostly smooth, which initially put me at ease. However, a lingering question has been on my mind, prompting me to reach out for your insights. Given the stringent regulations typically preventing UK players from accessing non-UK casinos, I'm curious about how Nine Casino navigates these restrictions. Surprisingly, I encountered no hurdles accessing the site with my UK credentials and even passed their verification process using a UK passport. This ease of access, while convenient, has left me puzzled, considering the strict regulatory landscape. Moreover, my decision to cease playing on Nine Casino was influenced by their implementation of a 3x wagering requirement on ALL deposits, a policy change that took me by surprise. Additionally, a review of my bank statements revealed that each deposit was also processed via a different third-party vendor. This discovery has raised some concerns about the operational transparency and security measures at Nine Casino. Given your affiliation with the casino and the offers promoted through your platform, I'm keen to hear your perspective on this. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated, especially regarding how UK players can access Nine Casino so readily and the implications of their deposit processing methods. Thanks again for your time and knowledge on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hideous Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Site has never been promoted here for UK players. You shouldn’t be shown the casino from within the UK and we’ve only ever carried an offer in Euros. If they decide to take you as a UK player, without a license, then this is clearly not allowed. I would be interested if anyone has ever signed up to Nine Casino through links on this site! They say that I’ve never sent a customer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 More or less all casinos have a wager requirement on all deposits, especially licensed ones. This can be anything from 1x to 5x depending on the site and its to stop money laundering, especially through different deposit and withdrawal methods. Most players don’t notice it because it’s not often that someone makes a deposit and tries to withdraw with no play through whatsoever. It also might not always be enforced, but it’s always enforceable. I should also add more for anyone who is concerned about their payments and their destination, casinos use brand names, but there are larger companies and groups behind these casinos. It’s not actually unusual for the payment to go to a separate company anyway, but definitely not with casinos. Like Will said, they shouldn’t have allowed you to join. They aren’t appropriately licensed for the UK which is why we don’t promote them in the UK. Unfortunately more and more casinos are using app stores and social media to advertise, as you know since that’s unfortunately how your girlfriend found it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilver Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 Thank you for your responses. Indeed, I was quite surprised to see it advertised here, prompting my reply. Remarkably, typing 'Nine Casino' into the search bar still grants access via a 'claim bonus' link, with no restrictions for UK players evident. Typically, for UK-restricted casinos, the site would block access and display a message indicating that players from my country are restricted. I appreciate your clarification, Chloe. It's common for casinos to operate under vendors with various names, such as 'White Hat Gaming' or 'L & L Europe'. However, Nine Casino lists companies like 'Legal Attorney Service', 'Merchandise and Services', 'Topcom', and 'Bonjour Institute' as its affiliates - a different entity for each transaction. This pattern could suggest an attempt to disguise transactions to avoid detection by UK gaming authorities as gambling activities. Additionally, their customer service's suggestion to withdraw funds using a different account than the one used for deposits raises further concerns. The manner in which we were directed to the site, through a deceptive app advertisement for a non-related Mr. Beast game, only adds to the suspicion that something is amiss. Here is a screen shot of the advert promoting Sweet Rush… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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