Yes, based on what you sent me, this looks like a scam casino.
The fact that you receive something like a $1,000 bonus just for registering, and then they ask you to pay $150 in order to "verify" your account before you can withdraw, is a very common pattern with these scam casinos.
So definitely don’t deposit anything there, and I’d also recommend avoiding other casinos that look identical or very similar. That’s probably the best way to protect yourself from this kind of scheme.
And most importantly, don’t continue playing there.
When you describe what happened and what you went through, that’s exactly the kind of pattern we often see with these scam casinos.
They usually ask for some kind of "verification deposit" or an additional payment before allowing a withdrawal, and the amount is often quite high. A legitimate casino may sometimes require a small deposit to verify a payment method, but when they suddenly ask for a significant amount just to unlock a withdrawal, that should already be a major red flag.
Unfortunately, what you described also happens quite often: once the player pays the first amount, another reason suddenly appears for a second or third deposit. This way, they keep getting more money from the player, while the balance or supposed winnings remain impossible to withdraw.
I’m sorry you had to go through this. Hopefully, you’ll be much more cautious in the future. Whenever something doesn’t seem right, it’s always better to check the casino first and ask somewhere before depositing any money, especially if you already have doubts.
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