<div class="bbWrapper"><b>My top 5 casinos - and why:</b><br />
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Been a while since the 'switch' but ever since, i'm still just barely scratching 5 Casinos to even play at <img src="/forums/styles/default/casinomeister/smilies/grin.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" data-shortname=":D" /><br />
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But here goes:<br />
<b>1 - 3Dice:</b> always has been, and still is a very unique place to hang and play, where i'm tied in socially of course - since i've been there for so long, that the staff and most members are basically like family! And their slots-library contains mainly Highly Volatile creations, which are about 99% unique, and have served me well on many occassions <img src="/forums/styles/default/casinomeister/smilies/smile.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /><br />
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Their pay-out speed is among the fastest, afaik limited to two batches a day. So not always instant but always within 24 hrs.. Their loyalty program is definitely one of the most rewarding ones i have seen in the past 20 years, only ever topped by one guy called Pat Harrison, back in the ole <b>32Red</b> days <img src="/forums/styles/default/casinomeister/smilies/tongue.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" data-shortname=":p" /><br />
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Then there's the fact that most of their catalogue is low-roller friendly, and also - for those of us with tinier pockets - they give you opportunity to play free tournaments for real cash, 24 hrs a day, at an ad minimum rate of once per hour, usually more...<br />
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So at this moment for me: they stand above the rest by a mile <img src="/forums/styles/default/casinomeister/smilies/thumbsup.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thumbsup:" title="Thumbsup :thumbsup:" data-shortname=":thumbsup:" /><br />
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<b>2 - Unibet:</b> was one of my fav's before the switch, and luckily they just recently applied for, and aquired a Dutch License,, so i got right back in. They pampered me for a while, but now it's just back to business. Meaning everything is above average, but nothing really stands out. Their payouts are instant though, so that's a feat. I know loads of punters appreciate that, i do as well, but it's not my main target. There's also always some sort of promotion going on, and of all the Casinos on the list, they offer the most variable content. Bingo, Poker, Sports, Casino and Live sections, which to be honest, i was kind of used to before the switch <img src="/forums/styles/default/casinomeister/smilies/smile.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /><br />
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3 - <b>Toto Casino:</b> seeing as this was basically a big organisation that has been running one of the larger National Lotteries, they sure came in rolling. So i assume that's why, of the whole batch of Dutch License Holders, they stood out. Purely talking about my own experience of course, but everything here was, and still is above average - and from all the Casinos i currently play at, probably offers the most promotions in total. Now i'm not saying those promotions are great, but they are plentiful, for sure <img src="/forums/styles/default/casinomeister/smilies/smile.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /><br />
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<b>4 - Kansino (F.K.A. Batavia)</b>: just like Toto, stood out above the rest, which i shall slightly elaborate on: most of the Casinos that had the initial Licenses, were a hot mess! Some faled at their registration processes, most suffered software errors on various providers, involuntary logouts and logins, saving sensitive info, ludicrous limits and responsible gambling sections (not entirely their fault), annoying session limit popups and resulting crashes with seemingly no 'resume interrupted game' mechanic.. in short, quite the horror show. So when i say above average, it wasn't <i>that</i> hard <img src="/forums/styles/default/casinomeister/smilies/smile.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /><br />
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That said, Toto, Kansino, and (nr. 5) Fairplay, did have almost no bugs, or any of the above, had a smooth registration process, and also offered most of the providers i was looking for. Of those, Kansino has the least amount of promotions but is the only one that pays instantly, and has the most games i like. Also often beats the rest in terms of having the newest games the fastest. All three of them have ofc. improved since my joining, and so far that seems to be the trend!<br />
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<b>5 - Fairplay:</b> as stated above, one of the three Casinos that had 96% of their shit together from the moment the Dutch market opened, and i'd say this one seems to have been the most correct in the responsible gaming section and transparancy. They displayed the RTP's from the start (despite some being shamefully low!) and offered a decent amount of Free Spins and Match-up offers, with fair and decent TC's. In short, i've had little issues with all three, and there's really barely any margin between the numbers 2, 3, 4 and 5 on my list. They are all fine, and safe to play at.<br />
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So to summarize, i am missing a lot of my old 'benefits' and of course the freedom of choice, but hey! It's something...<br />
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Also really hope we can have our autoplay and bonusbuys back. Autoplay, i don't need to explain, but perhaps, looking at the Gambling authorities - there are ties to the ergonomic mouse and keyboard industry to be found? <img src="/forums/styles/default/casinomeister/smilies/lolup.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":lolup:" title="LOL up :lolup:" data-shortname=":lolup:" /><br />
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<b>Best customer service in my opinion:</b><br />
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As above, without a doubt <b>-</b> <b>3Dice</b> by a mile. They were always in my top 3 or 5, but currently it's an easy victory for them! There aren't many Casinos where i (or anyone) can call them by name from heart: <b>Ellen, Andrea, Karen, Lance, Jared</b> and more recently also <b>Alex</b> and <b>Kate </b>have been tirelessly working the shifts for at least my own 12 years of membership, and i value each and every one of them! And they are not just some generic nicknames like most modern Casino support-staff seem to have these days: there's an actual, very specific character tied to each one <img src="/forums/styles/default/casinomeister/smilies/grin.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" data-shortname=":D" /><br />
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A bunch of great people, really.. <3<br />
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Hats off to you lot, and hopefully many more years of the same to come <img src="/forums/styles/default/casinomeister/smilies/cheers.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":cheers:" title="Cheers! :cheers:" data-shortname=":cheers:" /><br />
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<b>Best casino manager:</b><br />
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Also without a doubt<b> - Anna, <a href="https://www.casinomeister.com/forums/members/9508/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="9508" data-username="@3Dice">@3Dice</a> </b><br />
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She's a not only a great asset to their team - confidently leading them - but also a real work horse, that seems to be there 24/7, and still finds time to banter and engage with the players, and pamper them. It's almost scary <img src="/forums/styles/default/casinomeister/smilies/grin.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" data-shortname=":D" /><br />
Well deserved <a href="https://www.casinomeister.com/forums/members/9508/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="9508" data-username="@3Dice">@3Dice</a>!<br />
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<b>Any anything else i'd like to share:</b><br />
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As already stated, i'd really like my autoplay back! Is there anyone here lobbying for Dutch, German and U.K. players? I'm not really networking these days, not even currently workjing in the industry, and kind of old and sick, so it's hard for me to follow everything, let alone initiate any sort of 'activism' - but to alla you rep's and Meisters, CM and staff notably included - if you can/know, or have any ideas, make it nown! Or let's make some sort of player-based advocacy group, or w/e it needs! I'll help where i can, even if i have to perform sexual favors <img src="/forums/styles/default/casinomeister/smilies/grin.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" data-shortname=":D" /><br />
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Jokes aside, it's a great time to be a gambler, provided you're in the right Geo-location! So many awesome games and promotions out there, i'd sure like to be able to enjoy them all again, in the near future!<br />
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<b>Side note:</b><br />
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There's one more Casino i play at, but they don't have a Dutch License, so i can't really name them...i do however enjoy them specifically on Fridays! Seems to be the day to visit <img src="/forums/styles/default/casinomeister/smilies/tongue.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" data-shortname=":p" /> It's definitely an honorary 6th spot!<br />
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Think that's all i have...</div>
