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Originally Posted by vinylweatherman
That all depends on how you define what is "abuse" and what is simply good playing style within the terms and conditions.
If a player bets all on a big bet that is in the list of excluded games, then grinds WR, that can be considered "bonus HUNTING", and would be a breach of your terms by playing an excluded game.
If, however, the player played only the games allowed with the bonus, but had a good run & the sense to withdraw while ahead, but having completed WR, then confiscation of winnings would be reneging on a valid bet, what is meant by "stealing" by the casino in this context.
If the bonuses are non-cashable as with many Playtech offerings, then the only way they can be manipulated is by placing a single large bet on a 50/50 game and grinding out WR if the bet wins.
If players open more than one account to take more bonuses than allowed, this would also be justification for removal of winnings, provided you can prove the case.
Many casinos confuse "bonus abuse" with skillful play, they are NOT the same, and any casino that voids winnings simply because a player played well, but within the terms of the offer, is "stealing", or reneging on a bet - something that in the days of the wild west in the USA would have got you shot!
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For me bonus abusing start when players signups in a casino for the only purpose of getting the generous welcome bonus thus giving the player a clear edge over the casino. No skillful play is required it's simply mathematical outcomes, then move to the next casino and so on. Those players have absolute no interest in risking their funds or are playing for the entertainment, they will therefore never make a second or third deposit in the same casino. After either busting out after 3-4 big bets or meeting the WR they directly will cash out and move to the next casino. Some players will open multiple accounts with fake names borrowed from friends and play the same game exactly the same way with another account. Nothing new here this is classical bonus abusing and very easy to spot and prove.
As all 50 or more playtech casinos all offers almost the same games the excuse given by most bonus abusers "I just wanted to test other games or another casino" is not a valid argument.