US Players - Bad Beats Trend?

So. I'm a gambler. I make no bones about it, but I'm very functional and take care of myself just fine.

Since I don't live in a state which allows gambling, I really took a liking to online casinos especially in the beginning of my exposure to them which was about 3 years ago. I don't know if this was part of the con, but in the beginning I really liked these casinos because I felt like the return was higher, for instance, I could win a 500 dollar jackpot on a online slot, versus a landbased win of like 80 dollars. I have cashed out at a few places online...in the past, but now shit I'm lucky if I even win 100 dollars.

And what the hell is going on with Rival casinos? They used to be my favorite, now half of them are going out of business and when I do play them its just not the same. When Dendera would give out 10 dollar chips I would actually make playthrough and cashout. Now its damn near impossible.

Is anybody else noticing this, or is it just me?

I got out my Total Rewards card for the first time in YEARS, because I'd rather just take my chances with a land based casino, especially with the year I've had online. Just disgusting.

I have started going back to land based casino two to four times a month now, because of the changes happening to online casinos in the last few years. Withdrawing is very hard nowadays at any casino platform. I played daily online since 1996......

I now, in the last few years, have changed this to a limited amount of time online, saving to go to land based. Better rewards, comps and bonus money...today , I am headed to Dover Downs overnight (free), buffet and dinner (free) $800 in slot dollar play (free) and this is what I am offered twice a month from them.

Tropicana in Atlantic city is the same...with the comps and I went the week before , free, on their offers. Instead of losing a thousand a week at online casinos nowadays....I enjoy a good night or two away without spending anything unless I want to.

So , in essence, things are different online nowadays. Not as much fun feeding the animal slot machines if you see no return. Bet $2.50 and win a free bonus round with a win of ZERO....happens way to much anymore.