Blacklisted Online Casinos

Not Paying Player Winnings

This is probably the most obvious of reasons why a gambling site makes it to our list of blacklisted online casinos. Rather than just running regular verification checks and paying you out, they will come up with all sorts of excuses to avoid paying you out. 

Often, they will say that verification documentation is illegible and that you would need to resend it. This will keep on happening with long periods of delay in between. They do this in the hope that the player gives up and plays out their winnings.

No Randomness and Impartial Results

Licensed and regulated gambling sites use a software known as random number generators. These generators’ main job is to produce the results and outcomes of games, such as online slots, RNG casino games and instant-win games amongst others. As part of their licensing agreement, licensed operators must regularly have their games and random number generators audited by independent third parties to ensure that they are working as they should.

When it comes to blacklisted casinos, there is no such concept of randomness and the results and outcomes of games are manipulated. As a result you have rigged games, and you cannot expect a fair gambling session.

Inexistent Customer Support Service

You may think that you won’t need customer support until you really do need to speak to a customer support team. Whether you have questions or want more answers about why your withdrawals are not being processed, you’d want to speak to a member of the customer support team.

Very often with these blacklisted online casinos either they don’t have a customer support team or are available for limited hours via a slow communication channel, such as emails. They may not offer phone or live chat to control the influx of unresolved complaints.

Spam

No one likes to receive unsolicited marketing promotions. When you start to receive text messages, emails and too many popup ads from either a casino you have signed up or from new ones you have never visited, chances are that they are selling off your personal information to third parties. We don’t like this, so we will never recommend any gambling sites that pull off such tricks with our readers.

Other Questionable Practices

Another feature that we pay close attention to when scouting for blacklisted casinos is the availability of a gambling licence. Some blacklisted online casinos will have a gambling authority’s seal listed in the footer when in reality they are not licensed. We go above and beyond to check and validate all gambling licences.

When we spot blacklisted casinos, they also usually skimp on SSL encryption and certifications as well. There are no safety measures at all.

No Security or Privacy Protection

Blacklisted online casinos often only care about their own interests over player privacy, so it comes as no surprise that they may potentially compromise your personal and financial information. This can lead to serious consequences such as identity theft, fraud, and hacking issues, which can be far more detrimental than any potential winnings. To ensure the safety of your personal data, it is advisable to only provide financial and personal information to licensed casino operators that employ tight safety and security measures such as end-to-end encryption technologies and have clear private data protection statements. Additionally, reputable casinos voluntarily provide governmental consumer assistance information in case of disputes.

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is widely regarded as one of the strictest data protection laws globally. It has been adopted by numerous countries, ensuring a high level of privacy protection for individuals. In Canada, the equivalent legislation is The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), which guarantees that businesses operating in Canada protect Canadians’ personal data. When choosing an online casino, it is important to consider whether they offer GDPR or PIPEDA data protection to players. Casinos that do not provide these safeguards are highly suspect and may be prime candidates for blacklisting.

Unauthorised Software

We have come across blacklisted online casinos that mimic the games of top tier software game developers. These are prominent software game companies that have years upon years of experience. 

These unfair games, such as online slots look exactly like the ones by game developers such as NetEnt and Microgaming but they use pirated software and they don’t pay out.

Unfair Casino Bonuses and Promotions

It is only human nature to always want more for less. Blacklisted casinos know this all too well and tap into this need, by promising generous and bountiful casino bonuses. These unrealistically overly generous casino bonuses are often only offered during the sign-up process against a real money deposit. Players often fail to pay attention to the terms and conditions, which are often so vague and stringent that it is impossible to ever meet the wagering requirements and cash out.

Tie this with no random number generators and you would have essentially given money to the blacklisted online casinos for free.

Vague Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions may be boring for most players, but they come part and parcel with the online gambling experience. The fine print should never overlooked in any way. While the language can be complicated at times, many online casinos present the most significant terms for players, which highlight the most important terms. These include the wagering requirements, the eligibility of games, the minimum and maximum withdrawals, any fees and time validity periods amongst others.

Many blacklisted online casinos present their terms and conditions in very small print with terms scattered all over the place in a bid to throw you off and make you throw in your towel. It is not uncommon to come across blacklisted casinos with casino bonuses that have a 200x wagering requirement.