The highest rated casinos are always garbage for me.

[Valhalla]

This really annoys me...
When 32Red were Kings here, I rarely had a chance with them. Closed my account after a long line of disappointments.
Guts burst onto the scene a number of years back with much fanfare and great support, and I was very quickly a few thousand down there. Account closed.
Videoslots became the standard bearer at Casinomeister, but I was so disgusted with my return there I closed my account for 25 YEARS.
All British Casino (and sisters) - probably some of the worst returns I've ever had, despite being very highly rated and having absolutely brilliant customer service and support.
LottoMart are now one of the best around, but deposit - lose, deposit - lose, deposit - lose, deposit - lose and on and on.

I've had a couple of decent hits but by and large any deposit is gone in minutes and I'm sat looking at my screen in bewilderment. Even more annoying that they have one of the best reps around in Mark, and you've absolutely no doubt if anything went wrong (highly unlikely) it would be sorted without fuss. I really want to be a player there with the vast selection of games alone, but I don't have a bottomless bank account and infinite patience. It's probably the place I've set a "time out" more than anywhere else (because I don't want to close my account permanently as I have done elsewhere - I keep hoping it will improve).

Mr Green has been easily the best casino for me, I must be up many many thousands there. But they are Grey Zoned, not recommended, and sadly closing soon.
888 are another one - won so much without any fuss whatsoever (instant payouts) but again, not rated on Casinomeister.
Despite the issues with Kwiff I have actually continued to play there and win regularly (just yesterday another £400 from an £18 deposit withdrawn no issue).
Grosvenor - lots of game time, lots of wins, never a problem and instant payouts. Not rated on Casinomeister.

This isn't an accusation or even a rant, I just despair that the casinos whom I know I can trust implicitly due to their track record and front-facing support, and solid backup from Casinomsieter, are usually complete garbage for me, and the ones that I'm supposed to avoid (or at least tread carefully with) are a joy to play at.

 

[conker]

Casinomeister doesn't rate casinos based on how much any individual player won with them, that doesn't seem a reasonable argument. There are probably plenty of players here who have had completely differing experiences from you, especially regarding 888!

I know you said this isn't a rant, but it kind of is.

If you are enjoying those casinos that you are winning with then you should stick with them and keep winning in my opinion. As soon as your luck turns though, you will probably be saying the same thing about some of these outfits.

 

[L&L-Jan]

All British Casino (and sisters) - probably some of the worst returns I've ever had, despite being very highly rated and having absolutely brilliant customer service and support.

I cant control the outcome of the games but send me a PM and you get a bonus

 

[slot_zombie]

Always a crapshoot with modern slots, the majority of those sites are running lowered RTP so twice the house edge of the factory settings. Don't blame you at all for ranting.

 

[Valhalla]

I cant control the outcome of the games but send me a PM and you get a bonus

See this is what I’m talking about. Always superb customer service
I don’t want a bonus tho, but I appreciate the offer.

@conker yes mate I know. It’s just about luck, been doing it years. My only point is that I wish my luck was at the reputable casinos rather than the ones I feel… perhaps just a little apprehension about when it comes to withdrawal.
I’ve yet to have an issue, but it’s always in the back of my mind when I hit big

Also, Conker - I know the casinos aren’t rated according to how much they pay out, that wasn’t my point either.
It’s customer support, reliability, attention to problems that might arise, transparency and so on. And the ones I do best on aren’t rated very highly in those areas.

 

[megadam]

And the larger issue is that we've somewhat accepted the norms of playing on those sites at 94%. I've seen that AllBritish (PubCasino brand has at least anyway) switched to using 92% versions of NLC and Hacksaws. Are we going to tow the line or just accept more "bad nights" and disappearing balances at the blink of light.

Platforms might all well be good, but if they peddle an inferior cheaper product....

 

[PMKFRUITPRO]

Yes all those casinos you have mentioned are running shite RTP models.

Don’t play at any of them.

I’ve never really understood the complete closure of accounts, unless you got severely screwed over. If some of these casinos get a rebrand or get taken over and RTP hiked up to the max again u won’t be able to go back!!

The only real place to play for uk players at the moment is 365.

Unless ur only a BTG man then there are plenty, but I wouldn’t expect that to last much longer as lower RTP models are being rolled out!! I’m amazed some of these haven’t been changed over at the usual suspects already. But they will be.

 

[L&L-Jan]

switched to using 92% versions of NLC and Hacksaws

I switched back

 

[PMKFRUITPRO]

One can only imagine the brutality of playing hacksaw games at 92%

 

[megadam]

I switched back

Is that a retrospective switchback or moving forward? Either change would be great because playing Stockholm Syndrome at 92% last night felt like my balance was being taken for hostage that's for sure

 

[justdoit]

Last year I hade so much luck on L&L I am still up from last year, this year non of UK casinos are paying for me,

 

[SlotsGuy]

Yes all those casinos you have mentioned are running shite RTP models.

Don’t play at any of them.

I’ve never really understood the complete closure of accounts, unless you got severely screwed over. If some of these casinos get a rebrand or get taken over and RTP hiked up to the max again u won’t be able to go back!!

The only real place to play for uk players at the moment is 365.

Unless ur only a BTG man then there are plenty, but I wouldn’t expect that to last much longer as lower RTP models are being rolled out!! I’m amazed some of these haven’t been changed over at the usual suspects already. But they will be.

This issue people have is when they're making in excess over say 25+ deposits regardless if those deposits are either large or small & however long that time period is..this could be days/weeks/month etc, and they've never managed to hit a withdrawal.

They may also notice the game just isn't playing as it should or what they're used to, for example a few thousand spins on a low-medium volatility slot and not a single tease or bonus is triggered. It is only natural to become a concerned and anxious especially if that player moves onto other games and the same situation happens. Players know if they contact customer support they'll get the usual blurb such as all games are independently checked blah blah... At this point the player has x2 options, do they continue depositing at a casino they've lost all faith and trust in or does the player drop his or her losses and goes through the self-exclusion/cool-off option and many do this not because they have a gambling problem but because they feel they've not had value for money and to effectively punish the casino by closing their account & in most cases never returning.

I personally do notice a trend when playing, some casinos you seem to just non-stop deposit & lose but others you win decent amounts or lose but have a fair & fun game which you feel is value for money.

When players are depositing (safely with deposit limits) & lose on every single deposit & game, the casino should be jumping in with a little pop up message enclosing a free 'goodwill gesture' and adding cash to the balance to give that player another chance at winning and I'm not talking 25 free spins on Big Bass valued at 10p spin either. Now if they began doing things like this it would cut down on the many folk who self exclude through frustration not due to a gambling problem.

 

[Mark_Lottomart]

I cant control the outcome of the games but send me a PM and you get a bonus

I bet your inbox is busy!

 

[lockinlove]

One can only imagine the brutality of playing hacksaw games at 92%

Even at 94% they are disgustingly bad. Like really really brutal. $1 spins. 100 spins. You will lose about $80-$95 almost every time.

 

[lockinlove]

See this is what I’m talking about. Always superb customer service
I don’t want a bonus tho, but I appreciate the offer.

@conker yes mate I know. It’s just about luck, been doing it years. My only point is that I wish my luck was at the reputable casinos rather than the ones I feel… perhaps just a little apprehension about when it comes to withdrawal.
I’ve yet to have an issue, but it’s always in the back of my mind when I hit big

Also, Conker - I know the casinos aren’t rated according to how much they pay out, that wasn’t my point either.
It’s customer support, reliability, attention to problems that might arise, transparency and so on. And the ones I do best on aren’t rated very highly in those areas.

Dont get too excited. I saw him posting in the winner screenshots thread. He is only being nice because he had some nice wins

When he loses? You will get bombarded with endless document requests

 

[justdoit]

This issue people have is when they're making in excess over say 25+ deposits regardless if those deposits are either large or small & however long that time period is..this could be days/weeks/month etc, and they've never managed to hit a withdrawal.

They may also notice the game just isn't playing as it should or what they're used to, for example a few thousand spins on a low-medium volatility slot and not a single tease or bonus is triggered. It is only natural to become a concerned and anxious especially if that player moves onto other games and the same situation happens. Players know if they contact customer support they'll get the usual blurb such as all games are independently checked blah blah... At this point the player has x2 options, do they continue depositing at a casino they've lost all faith and trust in or does the player drop his or her losses and goes through the self-exclusion/cool-off option and many do this not because they have a gambling problem but because they feel they've not had value for money and to effectively punish the casino by closing their account & in most cases never returning.

I personally do notice a trend when playing, some casinos you seem to just non-stop deposit & lose but others you win decent amounts or lose but have a fair & fun game which you feel is value for money.

When players are depositing (safely with deposit limits) & lose on every single deposit & game, the casino should be jumping in with a little pop up message enclosing a free 'goodwill gesture' and adding cash to the balance to give that player another chance at winning and I'm not talking 25 free spins on Big Bass valued at 10p spin either. Now if they began doing things like this it would cut down on the many folk who self exclude through frustration not due to a gambling problem.

if they offer you free cash they will ask you to wager 40x no point take the money

 

[mcgameboy]

Even at 94% they are disgustingly bad. Like really really brutal. $1 spins. 100 spins. You will lose about $80-$95 almost every time.

I find the damn things virtually unplayable (and unbonusable) at 96%.
Playing them feels like bloody hard (and deeply unsatisfying) work. Every. Single. Time.
There are dozens of 94% slots by other providers that I would prefer to play than a 96% Hacksaw.
That's how fundamentally unenjoyable I find them to play.

Hacksaw volatility makes even NLC volatility look tepid.

 

[Avernite]

I find the damn things virtually unplayable (and unbonusable) at 96%.
Playing them feels like bloody hard (and deeply unsatisfying) work. Every. Single. Time.
There are dozens of 94% slots by other providers that I would prefer to play than a 96% Hacksaw.
That's how fundamentally unenjoyable I find them to play.

Hacksaw volatility makes even NLC volatility look tepid.

Hacksaw is one of those few providers I won't touch unless I'm hundreds up.

Ironically my biggest ever win came from a natural Chaos Crew bonus which paid a bit over 7.5k at 80c a spin.

 

[lockinlove]

I find the damn things virtually unplayable (and unbonusable) at 96%.
Playing them feels like bloody hard (and deeply unsatisfying) work. Every. Single. Time.
There are dozens of 94% slots by other providers that I would prefer to play than a 96% Hacksaw.
That's how fundamentally unenjoyable I find them to play.

Hacksaw volatility makes even NLC volatility look tepid.

Which is really too bad because I find their graphics and games to be pretty amazing. But i cant touch them because my rtp is constantly 10-20% on them..just massive insane money suckers like ive never seen before

 

[snorky510238]

Online gambling has been a complete rip-off since 2021. Something changed around that time. Even games advertised at max rtp, don’t pay it long term. Playing games at a reduced rtp is not sustainable.

The sooner the better, the whole industry collapses. Unregulated greed, just like the FOBTS. It took 20 years, to all but finish them off and online gambling won’t be far behind.

 

[oslopoker]

See this is what I’m talking about. Always superb customer service
I don’t want a bonus tho, but I appreciate the offer.

I take his bonus ! I love playing and depositing at All British Casino.
Thats what i do, the third option i have yet to explore.

 

[oslopoker]

I take his bonus ! I love playing and depositing at All British Casino.
Thats what i do, the third option i have yet to explore.

Sorry, ignore my reply above. I found 3 withdrawals i did a couple of years ago.

 

[Casinomeister]

This really annoys me...

Mr Green has been easily the best casino for me, I must be up many many thousands there. But they are Grey Zoned, not recommended, and sadly closing soon.
888 are another one - won so much without any fuss whatsoever (instant payouts) but again, not rated on Casinomeister.
Despite the issues with Kwiff I have actually continued to play there and win regularly (just yesterday another £400 from an £18 deposit withdrawn no issue).
Grosvenor - lots of game time, lots of wins, never a problem and instant payouts. Not rated on Casinomeister.

This isn't an accusation or even a rant, I just despair that the casinos whom I know I can trust implicitly due to their track record and front-facing support, and solid backup from Casinomsieter, are usually complete garbage for me, and the ones that I'm supposed to avoid (or at least tread carefully with) are a joy to play at.

Ah, but Grosvenor is rated here: Grosvenor review
So is 888 It's in the Rogue Pit LOL.
Mr Green was once highly recommended here, but after a few changes of management, they began to give us a "speak to the hand" when it came to any player issues.

 

[mcgameboy]

Which is really too bad because I find their graphics and games to be pretty amazing. But i cant touch them because my rtp is constantly 10-20% on them..just massive insane money suckers like ive never seen before

Indeed. I think my only 100x wins on a Hacksaw came on Chaos Crew and Wanted Dead Or A Wild.

Love the look of the likes of Stormforged & Beast Below (among others), but when the base game offers very little and you combine that with a really piss poor feature triggering frequency, you are in deep doodoo pretty damn quick.

They are the sort of slots that should only be approached after you have cashed out and left yourself 25 spins worth of play on one.

If you go to one at the start of playing through a deposit, with the intention of trying to grind out a result, the end result is usually a mood-deflating bustout PLUS requiring a dozen cooling suppositories due to being relentlessly f....actually let's not go there.

 

[Avernite]

Ah, but Grosvenor is rated here: Grosvenor review
So is 888 It's in the Rogue Pit LOL.
Mr Green was once highly recommended here, but after a few changes of management, they began to give us a "speak to the hand" when it came to any player issues.

I've gotta ask, but why has conquestador never been reviewed here? If it has, feel free to correct me.

Max RTP as far as I'm aware and damn near instant cashouts along with good RG tools where you can even have custom timeouts (1-42 days). Great casino from an NZ player perspective.

Only downside is bonuses have a cash+bonus wagering requirement, and some have max cashouts. There is an exception to free spins and you can typically request lower wagering on your favourite games with no max cashouts.

Chanz is another casino that's fairly decent with an Estonian license.

It's just a bit odd I don't see these gems reviewed but we're seeing a lot of crypto casinos with shit terms in the neutral/grey zone. Tbh they should be put in the not recommend zone, and more focus should be on RTP of games in reviews.