So gang, a bit low on funds I thought I’d try out a free chip from one of those places on KK’s site. I went for £20 free with a whopping WR of 30x, and a max cashout of 100 from SimonSays Casino. I logged on and started playing…and won…and won…and won…
Something is definitely up with this I’m thinking.
Kept winning until I got it up to £1000 and something. Gusher’s Gold, Scary Rich 1 and 2, whatever I played I seemed to get features and decent wins on. The whole session “felt” odd – like I was just rigged to win or something. (Absolutely no stats or proof of anything in saying that by the way. We’ve all had hot streaks and it could have been one of those. Who knows?)
Needless to say I had made the WR and then some. Now I checked the T&Cs carefully before I downloaded the casino and as far as I’m concerned any kind of free chip with a max cashout is basically funny money. I don’t trust it and I never get excited when I win like this, but I thought, what the hell, may as well see if there’s any chance of cashing out. It was only then that I checked the rogue pit and there they are:
Simon Says casino Rival Netherlands Antilles/Curacao Land of the Lost
So I giggled a bit to myself and left it for a few days. During this time I received an email from them:
You are eligible for 50 Free Play Credits
login to the casino and claim your 50 free play credits. You can play with these credits for up to a period of 1 hour from time of activation. Any winnings made from the promotion will appear as a second bonus at the end of the freeplay round. Simply claim the second bonus (winnings) and make a minimum deposit of 25 to claim your winnings
Crikey, I thought, I am a popular so-and-so! So, today I went onto their live support and had a chat with the delightfully-named Sherry…
All operators are currently assisting others. Thanks for your patience. You are currently placed in queue number 1. The average wait is 7seconds. An operator will be with you shortly.
You are now chatting with 'Sherry'
me: Hi Sherry
me: how are you today?
Sherry: Welcome to Simon Says Casino Live Support. How may I assist you?
Sherry: fine thanks
Sherry: May I have your Login name and email address please?
me: XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX
Sherry: thank you, how may I assist you?
me: So Sherry, I was kindly given a free chip of 20 and it says I have made the wagering requirement but I wanted to check with you to be certain
me: and then to ask about the withdrawal process - what you need from me etc
Sherry: congratulations, you qualify to withdraw 100
me: Thanks!
me: Kind of amazed I made it
me:
Sherry: In order to withdraw, we require a 25. verification deposit using the method you intend to withdraw to, this deposit may be withdrawn along with your winnings, or you may apply it to another promotion. Regrettably, we cannot process withdrawals to a credit card.
me: So I have to make a deposit first in order to withdraw correct?
Sherry: yes, but your can withdraw the deposit along with your winnings
Sherry: this is to ensure that we send your winning to the correct account
me: I see. Ok, thanks for your help today Sherry and all the best, Dan
So, the question is simple really – what would YOU do? Would you gamble (because it is just that - gambling) £25 of your own money to try and get £100 back from a casino in the rogue pit? Or would you suck it up and tell the devil on your shoulder to be quiet.
Advice and thoughts very welcome…
Something is definitely up with this I’m thinking.
Kept winning until I got it up to £1000 and something. Gusher’s Gold, Scary Rich 1 and 2, whatever I played I seemed to get features and decent wins on. The whole session “felt” odd – like I was just rigged to win or something. (Absolutely no stats or proof of anything in saying that by the way. We’ve all had hot streaks and it could have been one of those. Who knows?)
Needless to say I had made the WR and then some. Now I checked the T&Cs carefully before I downloaded the casino and as far as I’m concerned any kind of free chip with a max cashout is basically funny money. I don’t trust it and I never get excited when I win like this, but I thought, what the hell, may as well see if there’s any chance of cashing out. It was only then that I checked the rogue pit and there they are:
Simon Says casino Rival Netherlands Antilles/Curacao Land of the Lost
So I giggled a bit to myself and left it for a few days. During this time I received an email from them:
You are eligible for 50 Free Play Credits
login to the casino and claim your 50 free play credits. You can play with these credits for up to a period of 1 hour from time of activation. Any winnings made from the promotion will appear as a second bonus at the end of the freeplay round. Simply claim the second bonus (winnings) and make a minimum deposit of 25 to claim your winnings
Crikey, I thought, I am a popular so-and-so! So, today I went onto their live support and had a chat with the delightfully-named Sherry…
All operators are currently assisting others. Thanks for your patience. You are currently placed in queue number 1. The average wait is 7seconds. An operator will be with you shortly.
You are now chatting with 'Sherry'
me: Hi Sherry
me: how are you today?
Sherry: Welcome to Simon Says Casino Live Support. How may I assist you?
Sherry: fine thanks
Sherry: May I have your Login name and email address please?
me: XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX
Sherry: thank you, how may I assist you?
me: So Sherry, I was kindly given a free chip of 20 and it says I have made the wagering requirement but I wanted to check with you to be certain
me: and then to ask about the withdrawal process - what you need from me etc
Sherry: congratulations, you qualify to withdraw 100
me: Thanks!
me: Kind of amazed I made it
me:
Sherry: In order to withdraw, we require a 25. verification deposit using the method you intend to withdraw to, this deposit may be withdrawn along with your winnings, or you may apply it to another promotion. Regrettably, we cannot process withdrawals to a credit card.
me: So I have to make a deposit first in order to withdraw correct?
Sherry: yes, but your can withdraw the deposit along with your winnings
Sherry: this is to ensure that we send your winning to the correct account
me: I see. Ok, thanks for your help today Sherry and all the best, Dan
So, the question is simple really – what would YOU do? Would you gamble (because it is just that - gambling) £25 of your own money to try and get £100 back from a casino in the rogue pit? Or would you suck it up and tell the devil on your shoulder to be quiet.
Advice and thoughts very welcome…