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It also depends at which online casinos you're playing. I play Gonzo's Quest at Leo Vegas and CasinoLuck. On the contrary I've had quite a bit of luck with Gonzo's Quest over the years, my biggest win was Euros375. The moment I hit a big win on this game I leave and play another one otherwise I end up playing every dime I've won back. Sometimes it takes an ironwill not to make an extra deposit when you're up. I find myself to be a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at times when I gamble. Mr Hyde is sensible, the pre-gamble me. In other words I have a set strategy I follow. But, the moment those reels starts spinning Dr Jekyll takes over. That's why I set my alarm so that it goes off at 10 minute intervals, just to bring me back to reality again. The audio of the slots can be hypnotic too especially if you play long sessions. I also find that in some of the slots I've played that they pay out rather quickly. After the first decent payout there's a lot of dry spins and smaller wins in between.

Seems like this thread is really picking up speed, thanks to all who chimed in. My biggest mistake thus far is that I tend to become reckless especially when I'm having a winning streak. I don't always stick to my initial game plan. You're most probably wondering what is my game plan? I divide my slots play into two different categories: The first one is playing for entertainment and the second playing for cash, in other words I'm chasing the dragon with the latter-big wins . 1. Entertainment/Review purposes: When I craft a game review my bankroll ($50) is relatively small, a low coin value of $0.01 and I bet $0.4 per spin. I test out various aspects of the slots I'm playing, i.e how long it takes to activate the bonus round (aka free spins), game settings and the type of wins I get on a set coin denomination within the base game. 2. Chasing The Dragon: I usually have a bankroll of up to $450. Regretably this is where I tend to become 'reckless' and I don't always follow the advice I give to our visitors. I must admit if I'm disciplined I usually end up winning. So, what is my strategy? I target 3 different slots machines: Gonzo's Quest (my favourite), Jack Hammer and Jack and the Beanstalk. I'll set aside $150 for each game and a coin value of up to $0.05 and a bet of up to $2 per spin. If I don't trigger the bonus round (Free Falls) within 20 spins I stop playing but I must admit this is easier said than done. If I have a nice win I bank a portion of it.

Ah, that old devil greed, sigh. She's paid me a visit more than I cared to remember such is the human nature I'm afraid.

And a costly lesson indeed. I guess when the adrenalin starts flowing, especially when you're playing a progressive game it's difficult to stop.

Don't mind at all, thanks.

Hi All, Trust that you had a pleasant weekend and fresh for the week ahead. Before I start writing a game review I normally play it myself so that the user experience also reflects in it. Otherwise it's too one dimesional. Must admit I really like the NetEnt games and my favourites are Aliens, Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack Hammer 1 and 2 and Gonzo's Quest. Been wanting to ask the experts this question for some time now. Which brings me to my question. What's the biggest mistake you ever made gambling online? The biggest one I made was making three conscutive spins of $20 each playing Gonzo's Quest, after my third spin I only realised my mistake. Long story short I virtually depleted my $100 bankroll in a jiffy. I accidenatlly set the coin denomination to $20 instead of $0.8-this happens when you play slots until the wee hours of the morning. A major oversight on my part I know. Thanks.

You're on to something here since a couple of operators licensed in these jurisdictions have been blacklisted. Cyprus's economy is dodgy at best I won't trust an online casino licensed in this jurisdiction. I noted that many operators carry a dual license but never heard of one that carries three-good catch! This is somewhat confusing to me too. The way I see it, please correct me if I'm wrong, is from an affiliate perspective as well. For instance if the casino carries a Maltes or UK license its affiliate program is not necessarily based in the same jurisdiction. I've seen operators that carry a Maltese license but their affiliate programs are based in Israel where online gambling is not regulated. I suppose this also explains why so many affiliate programs' casinos based in this country have been rogued over the years.

Defintely free spins. Some time ago CasinoLuck gave me 100 free spins since I was a returning player. Didn't win much but I had a blast.

Without a doubt NetEnt. I like their game graphics and bonus rounds. Must admit I get carried away sometimes when I play old time favourites like Gonzo's Quest, Jack Hammer and Jack and the Beanstalk. Back in the day I enjoyed Microgaming's games, regretably it's no longer available to SA players.

A very interesting article. David Baazov's father kicked him out the house after he told him that he was not going to further his studies, he even lived on the street for a while. Armed with just a dream he practically came from nowhere. His agressive attitude and self believe got him to the very top of our industry whether he'll remain at the top remains to be seen. PokerStars recently imposed a SU (stuff you) clause into their contract with affiliates. Seems like the site's popularity is dropping with US-based poker players. A while ago I interviewed Jesse Eddleman, I consider him an expert on US gaming regulation and online poker. In one of the questions I asked him he had the following to say: ''PokerStars is facing a really big problem right now. Despite having the largest player pool by far, they also have the toughest competition of any online poker room in the history of the game. The reason for this is that they only offer poker. This means that they cannot attract recreational players from other types of gambling. With a site like Bovada that does offer the different types of gambling, you’ll get a lot more recreational players coming in to enjoy some poker since they got bored with whatever else they were playing. This means softer games and less of regulars having to fight with other regulars over the few recreational players who happen to show up. I actually wrote a piece lately on how the Amaya Gaming Group is adding casino games and other types of betting to PokerStars. A lot of the players are mad about this because they believe it will take away some of their action, but the reality of the situation is that it will make the games a lot softer at PokerStars over the long run because it will bring in more recreational gamblers.''

Luciana: Thank you! Yes of course I clean forgot about the UKGC a very reputable jurisdiction indeed. As a side note, I'd like to mention Costa Rica while we're on the topic of jurisdictions. I'm surprised that you still get players that sign up with online casinos licensed here. In my opinion the worst jurisdiction since it has become a breeding ground for rogue operators. Also, the Costa Rican's government's ineptitude to properly police and enforce its gaming laws. Operators licensed here predominantly target U.S based players. So why do I consider it a rogue jurisdiction? 1. Some operators have ludicrous terms and conditions: excessive playthrough attached to their bonuses, progressive games included in withdrawal limit, at times dodgy software. 2. Ridicilous withdrawal time frame, can take up to 90 days plus before a withdrawal is processed. Obviously this depends on the deposit method used. 3. Shoddy customer service further exacerbated by poorly trained staff. Which other jurisdictions do you regard as rogue?

You are most welcome.

Strictly speaking yes but unfortunately this is not always the case. When I play video poker at a land-casino I use the double up feature but have not been very lucky with it when I play online.

Please don't get me wrong, the double up feature might differ from player to player, some might be lucky whilst others are not. I'm just say that from my own personal experience I've never been lucky with it.

I speak from my own experience.

Before I sign up with an operator I normally do a quick due diligence on it to see if it's been blacklisted, quality of its promotional offers, software, amount of games and in which jurisdiction it's licensed. I consider the latter a very important metric. In my opinion the following jurisdictions are reputable: Alderney, Gibraltar, Isle of Man and Malta. Obviously there are other jurisdictions that are also reputable but I consider these the industry yardstick. Why? The operators licensed here are held to the highest of standards. In other words they must offer responsible gambling policies, quality software providers, well-trained staff, offer a payment dispute resolution and so forth. However, the latter is often debatable since I've read about sites complaining about Malta's inability to successfully resolve player complaints. Thanks.

I've never been a fan of the double up feature especially when playing online. I find that this feature favours the house too much. Instead of the proverbial 50/50 HE (House Edge) we're looking at 70/30 maybe more. I have tried it in land-based casinos since I'm an avid video poker player. The odds are way better, 50/50.

Valdes makes some very valid points. The operator can't deny your request to close your account. I removed the links since I'm not a registered member for 7 days yet. LeoVegas is licensed by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta (LGA). Under the rules and regulations set forth by the MGA they must adhere to your request. ''Self-Barring: Means when a person asks for a ban or restriction on his own admission'' The same applies to 32Red. The company is licensed by the British Gambling Commission. 32Red is also licensed in Gibraltar. The jurisdictions policy states the following Self-exclusion, gambling limits/losses ''Operators are required to have defined facilities that allow customers to manage their gambling by methods including self exclusion and setting spending, time or loss limits for agreed time periods. Any such arrangement has to be established in a way that is clear and unambiguous to both parties. This invariably means the creation of a written record of the agreement by the customer, following procedures set out in the terms and conditions or elsewhere on the operator's site. This should include a defined point in time (agreed by the operator) when the agreement comes in to effect, and the point in time and any notice period required to alter it. These arrangements vary from site to site and may be similar, but are not always the same. Customers who have imprecise or ambiguous conversations with customer service staff, or send emails to general mail boxes or help desks should not expect their request to be immediately, accurately or fully implemented. Customers should be clear in their communications with operators as to what they actually want and have agreed to, and should endeavour to understand and abide by that agreement. Operators will always need some time to respond to a request. We expect them to respond reasonably quickly, but the speed of response will be influenced by the information they have been provided with, the method of communication used and any rules or requirements in respect of the agreement. Where a customer deliberately circumvents previously agreed blocking or gambling limit/loss arrangements we will review how and why this has occurred. Where an operator is found to have been careless and not taken sufficient steps to control access or use we will consider what, if any, reimbursement should be made to the customer. Where, however, a customer has misunderstood or failed to follow the terms and conditions, or has circumvented an operator's controls by deceit or other means then we are unlikely to hold the operator responsible for any losses the customer makes.'' Hope this helps.

Hi Valdes, Thanks for the welcome note much appreciated I will certainly do so, thanks. Thanks for the welcome Awena.

Newbie on board. Hi Guys, First of all thank you for having me. I've been in the online gambling industry for more than a decade now. I enjoy the vibrancy of the industry and made some fantastic friends over the years. I must admit that it can be a bit daunting at times with chequered individuals and unethical operators. I have to commend AskGamblers with its one-of-a-kind complaint system and overal user experience-fantastic site!

I chose Net Entertainment Software for obvious reasons: 1. The company is listed on the Swedish stock exchange further enforcing its credibility. 2. Net Ent operators are well maintained and look very professional. In other words they don't have that ''thrown together look'' or look clunky. 3. The online casinos that use NetEnt software are normally financially sound further backed by knowledgable support staff. 4. Progressive wins are paid out in one lump sum. As a player who enjoys playing a progressive game now and again, it's good to know that if I hit the big one it won't take ages before I'm paid in full. One of the reasons why I'm not a fan of Playtech progressives any more is due to their progressive payment policy. 5. Great game graphics: Not only did NetEnt succeed in churning out games on a regular basis but their slots machines are laced with incredible bonus rounds, 3D animations that are vibrant and colourful further backed by pin-dropping audio.

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