Definition of, or what exactly is 'bonus abuse'?

[Mousey]

Once upon a time, way back when (before the UIGEA and before the casinos considered all players as enemies to be outwitted) when I'd win a contest at Mummy's Gold, the money would appear in my account. I could play it, or withdraw it -- up to me. And I'm not talking about $25 or $50, at times it would be $250 or $500. Sometimes I'd play it all out, sometimes I'd withdraw half and play the remainder.... but I kept going back, depositing (many times without a bonus) and giving them a chance to keep my money. They didn't seem to be 'afraid' of me. They had great CS. Reasonable terms for their deposit bonuses... **heavy sigh** I miss my Mummy's.

I apologize for the trip down memory lane. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming...

[GaryWatson]

The bonus system seems flawed. I cant say Im a fan of the.... take our mega bonuses/ you cheeky git, you won, you are a bonus abuser, mentality.

You dont see many poker sites labeling players bonus abusers. They incorporate their cut regardless, the playthrough sees to that.

The only similar thing in poker is from the affiliate side. An affiliate gets X amount for sending a player to a site. The sent player completes the minimum playthrough and never plays again. The affiliate makes more than the site and it is considered fraud abuse.

To eliminate the bonus abuse claims the sites need to keep their edge. They can do this by setting playthrough requirements. If the playthrough does not cover this, the site is at fault.

Bonus abuse claims is total BS. I hate seeing posts about it. It really doesnt have to happen. I blame the sites 100% for this.