Slots wagering on table games bonus

[slafs]

I took a bonus at one of the more reputable casinos around and instinctively started playing slots. After a good hit early on I checked how my wagering was doing only to find out that it hadn't gone down at all. Upon further investigation it turned out that it was a table games only bonus with games such as Baccarat, Blackjack and 3CP allowed.

Naturally, I cleared the wagering requrements playing these games and requested a cashout, but just as naturally, my cashout was denied and bonus, winnings and even my deposit was confiscated. Sure, I had broken the T&Cs, but I was nevertheless playing slots when I could have been playing Blackjack, and it didn't even count towards my wagering!

Looking at my history I could see that I had taken similar bonuses at least three times before only to lose it all playing the same slots. No one had any objections to the way I was playing then.. I guess my main felony was winning instead of their preferred losing. (And not reading the full T&Cs before starting to play )

SO.. I was just wondering what the general consensus is when situations like this occur. Is it OK to play slots when you should have been playing Blackjack? And should a reputable casino confiscate "the lot" when you do? I am wondering if it's worth making a fuss about.

[silcnlayc]

Is it OK to play slots when you should have been playing Blackjack?

No

And should a reputable casino confiscate "the lot" when you do

Yes

I am wondering if it's worth making a fuss about.

No

Sorry....

[spiderlegz]

Well you should demand your deposit back ASAP.

My opinion on the issue in general depends on what the exact T&Cs were.

[slafs]

OK, thanks for your replies. Would it have been different if I played through the required wagering first and then played slots? Was unsure of what to think of it, so glad that you at least are clear about your answers! Guess I'll just have to wake up and start reading T&Cs instead of assuming that slots is always on the list.

I think I'll ask for my deposit to be returned, as the terms just states: "Any play on an excluded game will result in the bonus and all winnings being rendered null and void."

[deucebag]

At the very least they should return all your deposits that were played on these bonuses, including those that were lost.

[slafs]

At the very least they should return all your deposits that were played on these bonuses, including those that were lost.

That was my initial thought, but looking at their terms it looks like playing slots is only a "felony" if you win while playing them. Loosing money is always OK! I popped them an email asking about my deposit, I'll give you an update on the result.

[Simmo!]

Strictly speaking the rules is the rules. But I know a number of casinos that would refund the deposit as a goodwill gesture as no one in their right mind would deliberately try to take advantage of a table games bonus playing slots with a Blackjack WR

[Pinababy69]

I'm pretty much in agreement with everyone else here. While I don't believe the casino is "obligated" to return your deposit...I think the really good ones should at least consider the request. Give you another go at it, so to speak. I would hope you do get it back, for a second chance.

And in the future, read the T&C's carefully. If a bonus is slots only, then play only slots, even after WR are complete. If it is table games...ditto. Do not give any casino an excuse to confiscate your funds.

[spiderlegz]

IMO the deposit must be refunded. There shouldnt even be any discussion about it.

The only groups which tend to confiscate your deposit is Cassava and sometimes William Hill.

[SlotMonster]

I agree with the statement that the OP should request their deposit to be sent back to e-wallet. Yes, it was player's fault for violating T&C but the initial deposit must be returned.