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There’s also a regulatory angle worth noting. In the UK, tips are treated as taxable income with proper documentation requirements. The USA has similar rules, but enforcement and compliance vary significantly. This creates a kind of informal economy within USA casinos where real dealer earnings...

Not exactly @Scott1baird, you’re thinking of waitstaff wages. Casino dealers in the US earn substantially more than $3 an hour. According to the BLS dealers average around $18–25 per hour (base pay) depending on location. In Las Vegas, base pay is typically around $20/hr, with tips that can add...

The transaction descriptor issue is common with Curacao casinos. They often process through third-party payment processors that show different names. Just try to highlight the specific transaction that matches the deposit amount and date, then add a note explaining this is your Nine Casino...

That anecdote if verified is criminal level negligence. Staff actively circumventing harm prevention measures shows fundamental failure of operator responsibility.

Credit cycling is pernicious design. Small wins get folded back into credits so players keep spinning without realizing theyre grinding down against house edge. If they had to collect and reinsert coins each time, they’d see the real picture. Pretty smart in a twisted way.

£32k annual revenue per machine with 90-92 percent RTP means these are fed approximately £320k-£350k yearly per terminal. That's substantial volume for machines in often empty looking arcades. Must be small number heavy users sustaining these.

Crypto casinos have no consumer protection. No UKGC oversight means no complaints process if things go wrong. Sites can close without warning taking balances with them. No GamStop integration or mandatory deposit limits. Understand the frustration but offshore comes with real risks. Scam sites...

This won't work. Sweden did similar affordability checks couple years back and people just moved to unlicensed sites instead. The £100 monthly threshold catches recreational players. Make regulated sites annoying and people go to crypto casinos that don't ask questions. Then UKGC can't protect...

To answer your question Newbie, the wagering requirements prevent simple withdrawal. If the cashback has 40x wagering (which is common for bonus cashback), here's the math: Say you lose £1000, get £150 back as cashback. You now need to wager £6000 (40 times £150) before you can withdraw any of...

Might be useful to keep in mind there 's several ways identify operators before depositing: check site footer for licensing information - should list actual licensee name terms & conditions usually contain operating company details WHOIS database searches can reveal website ownership casino...

The Macau figures are impressive but need context. While August 2025 was indeed the best month since January 2020, it's still only about 78% of pre-pandemic levels. The shift from VIP junket operations to mass market gambling has been significant. VIP sector collapsed after the Suncity/Tak Chun...

Keep in mind that 73% of new crypto casinos fail within 18 months usually due to liquidity issues or regulatory problems. Sites that last tend to have these characteristics - licensed before launch, established payment processors, transparent team information, and realistic bonus offers not 500%...

True Finland currently operates under a gambling monopoly system with Veikkaus being the only legal domestic operator. However, this is changing significantly. The Finnish government passed legislation in March 2025 to transition to a partial licensing system. Key timeline: Applications open...

Exactly @webspider. Analysis showed systematic differences in pricing models, not temporary fluctuations. Current examples suggest same pattern continues.

This pattern was already documented back in Dec 2023. WH averaged 7.75% higher overround compared to bet365's 5.72% across Premier League markets. The Arsenal example Stalker22 mentioned (1.88 vs 2.05) represents roughly £17 difference in profit on £100 stake. Seems like pattern has persisted...