Here are three common rules at casinos that you might not know about, from banning players for whatever reasons to not paying out your bonus winnings.
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3 Common Casino Rules You Might Not Know About
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If you are like me and have ever signed up to a fully licensed and regulated website to play computer-generated and live dealer online fruit machines, scratchcards, bingo, slingo, blackjack, roulette, or any of the other classic game themes, then you may have come across one or two rules that are unique to websites like this, which I will be discussing on this page.
Failure to comply with these industry-standard rules can often lead to disappointment. Your account may have temporary restrictions placed on it, or worse, it may be frozen indefinitely.
With that in mind, here are three common rules that every online casino player should know about in 2024.
Three common rules that everyone should know about
The following rules are often clearly stated in the terms and conditions or general policies section of any iGaming sites you join to play your favourite online fruitys or traditional favourites, so you should always take a few minutes to read through them when joining anywhere.
In fact, when you sign up to a legally permitted online fruit machine/blackjack/roulette website to gamble real money, you generally have to check the boxes that say that you adhere to/agree with their Ts and Cs and policies. If you leave them unchecked, you won’t be able to join that site.
I must admit, I don’t read them all the time, especially when playing on globally renowned websites controlled by reputable operators with good standing in the industry.
Three common rules that everyone should know about in 2024 are the following:
- Most sites are fully compliant with local and international laws, meaning when you sign up anywhere, you must complete the KYC (Know Your Customer) account verification process, which we will discuss further below
- When claiming any bonuses you are offered on any trustworthy site, you will have to complete the wagering requirements (aka playthrough, turnover or rollover requirements) before any bonus winnings you have made from that bonus can be cashed out. I tend only to claim bonuses with a 0x to 40x wagering requirement and avoid claiming them with a higher than 50x wagering requirement attached
- To comply with international AML (Anti-Money Laundering) laws, when withdrawing money, you typically must use the same method that you used to deposit. When it’s not possible to do this (let’s say that you used a Paysafecard to deposit, which can ONLY be used for deposits), you would need to withdraw using a bank transfer option, preferably into a bank account with your name on it that matches the same you provided during the sign-up process
In other words, to clamp down on illegal, fraudulent activities, such as money laundering, opening multiple accounts for the sake of bonus misuse (claiming multiple bonuses on the same site), and underage gambling, you must also be honest and provide them with accurate information during the online registration process.
Can websites ban you from winning too much?
No. Contrary to belief and what you may have heard happening at one or two dodgy land-based venues, website operators will NOT ban you from winning too much. However, they may state in their terms and conditions that big wins (e.g., $/€/£5,000,000.00 or more) may need to be paid out in instalments instead of in one lump sum. I’ve never had a life-changing jackpot win like this, so I wouldn’t know exactly how long it takes to withdraw a huge amount.
Some online casino operators do this to stop them from going bankrupt, and in some jurisdictions, this is perfectly legal.
It doesn’t mean that you will receive your $/€/£1,000,000.00 payout over five years, but it does mean that, in some cases, you must be prepared to wait to receive your entire payout, especially if you get lucky and land a huge windfall like this.
I’ve found that these rules that apply to huge wins may slightly vary from one website to the next, and whether you play online or offline. More information about the potential of ‘winning too much at an online casino can be found here on this web page: https://www.casinomeister.com/blog/what-happens-if-you-win-too-much-at-a-casino/.
What is the KYC process, and what happens if I don’t complete it?
The KYC account verification process ensures that anyone who signs up to their website is of legal age and doesn’t already have an account with them. It’s annoying, but it’s something that I’ve got used to doing, just like you will if you sign up to countless trustworthy sites.
In other words, the KYC process is something that you cannot avoid on some sites.
It also ensures that you are not trying to open up an account in someone else’s name or that someone isn’t trying to open up a fraudulent account on their site in your name.
To complete the KYC process, which can take anywhere from a few seconds up to a couple of hours, you must send in any documents they request from you. That’s right; some sites use AI-powered technological innovations to automate the KYC process, making it almost instantaneous.
It involves scanning colour copies of your ID and proof of address. Most sites today accept a copy of your VALID driver’s license or passport and a copy of your bank/mortgage statement or energy bill (e.g., mobile phone, gas or electric bill).
Just make sure any proof of address documents you send are less than three months old.
Ensure the details on the documents you send are clear and correct and aren’t blurry in any way, or the process will be delayed because they will send those documents back and ask you to provide different ones that have the correct information/aren’t blurry.
The KYC process is relatively straightforward, although not all sites enforce it.
Final thoughts
When claiming bonuses, ALWAYS take a few minutes to review the terms and conditions because they will stipulate everything that’s required of you to ensure you get the most out of your bonus.
Finally, although the rules don’t say to set deposit limits, session time reminders or spending caps, I suggest that you take advantage of these ‘safer gambling tools’ from the moment you sign up anywhere.
They have helped me and countless other players remain within your budgets and are a great way to gamble responsibly and have fun at the same time.