I have been back in i-gaming for about 6 months. I also have monitored and contributed to this forum for that period.
From what I see/read/experience, any online casino can do whatever they want, to whomever they want, whenever they want.
Read all T&C's of even the accredited casinos and it is pretty obvious that they reserve the right to:
-Void any and all winnings at any time, for any reason.
-Cancel any player's account at any time, for any reason.
-Absolve themselves of any technical issues.
-Change terms (including the T&C's themselves) at any time.
-Refuse to answer any questions pertaining to all of the above. That is, "All decisions are final."
The only fallback a player has is right here. This forum. That's it. I am aware of legal recourse available in the U.K. and elsewhere but I have never read of it resolving anything.
With all due respect to Bryan and Max and the rest of you helpful and experienced members, you are fighting a losing battle.
The gambling industry (online and B&M) as a whole is peopled by some pretty scummy folks. C'mon! It is run by sociopathic, amoral mobsters! It is linked to disgusting enterprises such as child prostitution, dog fighting, drug production and distribution, human trafficking etc.etc.
I applaud CM and crew for your efforts, but to try to bring a sense of integrity, fairness and plain old-fashioned good business practice to this industry is futile.
This is not a rant, nor is it my opinion. These are facts. I may get arguments to the contrary but the fact remains that when we walk into a casino or log on to a casino and we're putting ourselves at the mercy of, and indeed, contributing to the depravity and misery this industry thrives on.
Now, to tie this in with the thread, I personally avoid any contact with CS because I dislike the condescending, patronizing, circular answers when asking even general questions.
(Well now that I reread it, I guess it could be construed as a rant
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Again, I may be wrong on some finer points, but I think I'm pretty close to the mark.
I think I'll go deposit now Harry
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