As much as I appreciate the Christmas bonuses....

[chayton]

It's only a week into December and I've gone through my gambling budget for the month already - I just can't afford to deposit every day at multiple casinos to get a couple free spins or a deposit bonus, especially since I can't seem to win anywhere - if I do manage a little win I lose it trying to make WR.

sigh...I'm just venting, the budget's taken a hit and I've had a pretty bad run lately and I'm disappointed, that's all. So I thought I'd cry it out here...wah wah.

[Osloking]

that sucks i was in very bad shape myself, my neteller was emtpy with the last 50$, i build it up to 2K at spin palace in miracally time lol.

what is strange is all the casino i play regularly and dump lot of $$ havent give me a single cent or freespin

but in other hand maybe 10 casino that i deposited least have sent me personal letter with merry christmas and free money and freespins. its not only the money or free spin but you feel you are treated special.

I think when they see you deposit regularly they kind of "forget" about you since you are not target to let you deposit again, and if you havent deposit in while they need to get you back in somehow - freechip

but lets see, its many days left. wish you all luck and hope your luck will turn very soon

[vinylweatherman]

that sucks i was in very bad shape myself, my neteller was emtpy with the last 50$, i build it up to 2K at spin palace in miracally time lol.

what is strange is all the casino i play regularly and dump lot of $$ havent give me a single cent or freespin

but in other hand maybe 10 casino that i deposited least have sent me personal letter with merry christmas and free money and freespins. its not only the money or free spin but you feel you are treated special.

I think when they see you deposit regularly they kind of "forget" about you since you are not target to let you deposit again, and if you havent deposit in while they need to get you back in somehow - freechip

but lets see, its many days left. wish you all luck and hope your luck will turn very soon

So true, the way to get the best treatment is to NOT deposit regularly after being loyal for a while. THIS often has them firing off "we miss you" offers, VIP CDs in the post, free chips, etc.

Many of the daily promos leading up to Christmas are INTENDED to get players depositing every day, and so many casinos run them that a limited budget can take an early hit. This is unfortunate, as the BEST promos are often saved up for Christmas day and boxing day, and again at new year.

GNUF issue a VIP calendar for the whole month, and I can clearly see that the biggest offers are crowded towards the week starting at christmas, and ending with a major 100% up to £1000 on new year's eve, double the usual amount offered at my VIP level on "double up day".

It is better to ignore the earlier offers if the budget is diminishing too fast, and save a decent chunk for the end of the month.

[chayton]

It is better to ignore the earlier offers if the budget is diminishing too fast, and save a decent chunk for the end of the month.

NOW he tells me!

[Mousey]

It's only a week into December and I've gone through my gambling budget for the month already - I just can't afford to deposit every day at multiple casinos to get a couple free spins or a deposit bonus, especially since I can't seem to win anywhere - if I do manage a little win I lose it trying to make WR.

sigh...I'm just venting, the budget's taken a hit and I've had a pretty bad run lately and I'm disappointed, that's all. So I thought I'd cry it out here...wah wah.

You have my sympathy. I have 2 snail mails with free chip offers. *sigh* I used to LOVE to play during the holidays. I always seemed to have my best luck in Dec/Jan. Thing is, the free chips are at RTG casinos ... max cash out of ... whatever ... probably $125 or $150....

BUT... the minimum withdrawal limit is higher than the max cashout limit for the chip. So the chips are just teasers.

At least if you get a chip, you can play it, and cash out if you DO manage to make WR. Maybe a freebie will pop up in your emails.

Good luck.

[rockycatt]

You have my sympathy. I have 2 snail mails with free chip offers. *sigh* I used to LOVE to play during the holidays. I always seemed to have my best luck in Dec/Jan. Thing is, the free chips are at RTG casinos ... max cash out of ... whatever ... probably $125 or $150....

BUT... the minimum withdrawal limit is higher than the max cashout limit for the chip. So the chips are just teasers.

At least if you get a chip, you can play it, and cash out if you DO manage to make WR. Maybe a freebie will pop up in your emails.

Good luck.

i got the 125 max cash with the 150 min payout but they let me play on till i hit 150 then charges and i net $$ 100.00

[Mousey]

i got the 125 max cash with the 150 min payout but they let me play on till i hit 150 then charges and i net $$ 100.00

WTG Rocky!

[footdr]

It's only a week into December and I've gone through my gambling budget for the month already - I just can't afford to deposit every day at multiple casinos to get a couple free spins or a deposit bonus, especially since I can't seem to win anywhere - if I do manage a little win I lose it trying to make WR.

sigh...I'm just venting, the budget's taken a hit and I've had a pretty bad run lately and I'm disappointed, that's all. So I thought I'd cry it out here...wah wah.

Sorry for your losing streak. I haven't had any Christmas Bonuses. Would you mind pm me as to what casinos offered X-mas bonuses?

[anniemac]

I've been getting one a day snail mail from the casino group I deposit least at also. Not thinking I am going to get much of anything from the ones I deposit most at if my birthday was any indication.

Does make much difference anyway cause I am trying to stay away from online anyway. My luck has sucked big time in the past few months so I am actually saving money. LOL!