Issue #224
weekly
Dear Reader,
This week was very intense. Things were not very mellow in the online casino world, and I was a very busy person. Scroll down and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Intensely yours,
Bryan
In this issue:
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I’ve made the command decision today to remove Captain Cooks, Casino Classic, and Casino Kingdom from Casinomeister’s Accredited Casino section. This is done with a heavy heart since this casino group has been a part of Casinomeister longer than most of the casinos listed here – first joining in September of 2000. The operators and I have known each other for a number of years, and we have met numerous times under more than pleasant conditions. In the past, I have stood by this casino group through thick and thin because I trust their words and actions. I also trust their sense of making sound business decisions. But now is now; what they are doing is wrong in my opinion, and I cannot condone this.
I feel obligated to this industry to provide information that allows players and operators alike to make smart decisions with whom to do business. There are no sacred cows in this business, and when I feel that something is wrong, I’m going to tell you. Sorry, but that’s the way it is.
When this bonus problem with ICL reared its fugly head, I stated right off the bat: it’s the casino’s prerogative to choose whom to do business with. If you’re going to ban players for bonus “abuse”, ban them straight to bonus hell – but if they have clearly met the terms and conditions and wagering requirements – pay them what they are owed (deposits and winnings) and then bid them farewell. This is a basic rule of smart casino management, and I have held this rule in front of every casino group I have dealt with. The casino makes the rules for the player to abide by; to be selective in applying these rules leads to chaos. Many casinos who have failed to recognize this “common law” have found themselves in the rogue pit.
What is occurring here is that the casino is trying to protect itself from players they do not want. I sympathize with this wholeheartedly – I feel their pain. But in my opinion, it is not being handled correctly. This casino group, like 99% of all casino groups, markets itself with the “bonus”. Bonuses are incentives to gain business and are a double edged sword. Getting pounded by bonus hunters or advantage players is what one must cope with – it’s a shame that this fine group of casinos has been so short-sighted in the handling of this situation.
The handling of this situation has not been fair to the player, and I don’t like it. If the casino can provide the player community evidence of being defrauded by evil players, that’s one thing, but I do not believe that players are acting in a fraudulent manner here. I do not see fraudulent play. I see bonus players playing bonuses that have been given to them by the casino, and playing them to the stated wagering requirements.
I cannot condone these casino actions – it’s not right, and until the Captain Cook’s group decides that they will abide by their stated terms and conditions and treat all legitimate players equally and fairly I cannot endorse their operations.
It's hard to let a casino group go like this - but one thing that everyone needs to understand - there are no sacred cows at Casinomeister, and if a casino wants to remain listed at Casinomeister, they have to abide by certain standards.
Rule Number One:
- They must be able to take care of any player issue swiftly and professionally.
Rule Number Two:
- They must adhere to their own Terms and Conditions.
I would like to see Integrity come back since we have had a very nice relationship. But until this mess is cleared up, I cannot send players their way.
As an end note, this thread should be mandatory reading for all casino operators, managers, assistant managers, and affiliate managers. You should invest the time to read this thread, print it out and wallpaper your office with it. There are many insightful comments made here (you have to wade through the gratuitous emotionalisms though). http://www.casinomeister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7596&page=1
Let's welcome Royal Dutch Casino to the coveted Rogue Section at Casinomeister! How did they earn this glorious honor? They bullshitted me and a number of others a few too many times. Read all about it here: http://www.casinomeister.com/rogue/royaldutchcasino.html
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St. Peter said, "Noooooo," and he banished her to hell.
The second blonde said, "Easter is when we celebrate Jesus' birth and exchange gifts."
St. Peter said, "Noooooo," and he banished her to hell.
The third blonde said, she knew what Easter is, and St. Peter said,"So, tell me."
She said, "Easter is a Christian holiday that coincides with the Jewish festival of Passover. Jesus was having Passover feast with His disciples when he was betrayed by Judas, and the Romans arrested him. The Romans hung Him on the cross and eventually He died. Then they buried Him in a tomb behind a very large boulder....
St. Peter said, "Verrrrrry good."
"Then," the blonde continued, "now every year the Jews roll away the boulder and Jesus comes out. If he sees his shadow, we have six more weeks of basketball."
St. Peter fainted...
Ha ha ha ha
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In the Casino Complaint's section:
Poker Host Nightmare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How many exclamation points do you need to explain that you're getting ripped off? Certainly not enough here. Check it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.casinomeister.com/forums/showthread.php?p=58713#post58713
Casino Industry Discussion section:
iGGBA Ends Gambling Federation Membership Oops, what a bummer. Read the press release here:
http://www.casinomeister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7707
Poker Table
Casinomeister & Poker333 Freeroll 27 March Have you joined?? C'mon pokerheads - now's your chance!! Check it out here:
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Peace
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