Hi Radka. Many arguments can be made, but it ultimately boils down to how one interprets the terms and conditions set forth by these casinos. One of the most significant concerns is the vagueness often found in these terms. While they may appear straightforward at first glance, a closer examination reveals that many rules can be selectively enforced or omitted altogether, depending on what benefits the casino. The house always has an edge, and when combined with ambiguous terms and conditions, it becomes increasingly difficult for players to emerge victorious.
Regarding the Rewards Club Cash Back Rebate, this is a benefit designed to incentive the players' decision to deposit money into their casino. Unlike bonuses or promotions offered by the casinos, that change frequently and have different rules for different bonuses, such as requirements for how many times you need to wager the deposit + bonus amount before withdrawing, (rollovers) or limits on how much you can cash out.
I made two deposits, one for $77 at 12:46 in the afternoon and another for $74 at 3:58 in the afternoon. Based on the total deposits, I should have received $22 cash back. I contacted customer service around 1:00 in the afternoon the next day. I was told the rebate would be issued closer to the time of my last payment. They said to contact them again if I still had not received the rebate and they would add it manually. When I contacted customer service again to inquire about my cash back, I was told that I was not a frequent depositor and did not qualify for the rebate. After waiting for some time, I reached out once more and spoke to a different agent. This agent informed me that since I am considered a skilled player, I do not qualify for casino courtesies. As the agent did not have the authority to make any changes, I requested one thing from him before ending the conversation. I asked him to point out the specific terms and conditions of the cash back rebate, that state skilled players are disqualified. He said, "It is not on the casino's terms. It is the upper management's decision for your type of account." However, after being told I didn't qualify for casino courtesies, I was offered a $150 free chip with a $7,500 rollover & $150 maximum cashout. What a joke!
Let's assume, for the sake of argument, that I don't frequently deposit. What does it matter if I deposit $600 once a week, or $200 every other day? The rebate is solely issued based on the total deposits the player made the previous day, not on how frequent the player deposits. What is a skilled player exactly? I thought the term is often associated with games that involve strategy decision-making, and an element of skill, such as card games like Blackjack. In contrast, slot machines are considered games of pure chance, where the outcome is determined by random number generators, and the player has no direct control over the results.
As someone who has been playing at Raging Bull Casino for nearly two years, I have yet to make a withdrawal. I have successfully withdrawn money from their sister casino, so perhaps they took that into account. Let's assume I am a very skilled player. Even if that is true, should that prevent me from receiving a benefit that the casino advertises as an incentive for depositing money into their casino? If that is their argument, I have a solution. The Rewards Club Rebate has terms and conditions numbered 1-6. They could simply add #7: Players who deposit infrequently will not qualify for the cash back rebate, and #8: Players considered highly skilled will automatically be disqualified. However, I am 100% certain the casino will not consider adding these terms because then, the cash back rebate would no longer serve as an incentive for players to choose their casino to deposit money. Management has the power to make decisions, however, it needs to make sense. Give players information to make informed decisions. Don't omit terms that you can use against a player at a later time. Make it a fair playing field.