I'm done with online poker until it is fully legal and regulated in the states.

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What a pain in the ass..

I have been accused of bonus abuse by ignition Casino.

Here's the story:
When you make a deposit you also get a small about of bonus funds that require a very large playthrough of 10 times the deposit plus the bonus. For example if you deposit $200 you get a bonus fund of $50 for a total of $250. In order for that extra $50 to be released to you, you are required to wager 10 times 250 (which is $2,500) in the casino. There are different requirements for different games but that doesn't really matter for this.

So what I was doing was putting my $200 on the poker tables and while playing poker I also took the $50 bonus and would play blackjack, or roulette. I figured if I lost by $50 bonus it was okay because I really had nothing to lose, but if I won (or broke even) I would have some progress toward the wagering requirements. I would wager anywhere from $1 to $20 on a few bets then leave the casino. Well, I was killing it and getting really lucky at roulette and built my bonus funds to $200 while my poker funds have increased a little.

In any event they would be tempting me to start playing their casino games more and thus they would make some money from me in the long run, I didn't see the issue.

Well, they just called me and told me if I continue to do this they will shut down my account and keep any of my funds (bonus AND regular).

**** that!

It made me realize that they can do whatever they want and I would have no way to challenge them.

So I am done with online poker for now. Tonight I will forfeit my bonus and withdraw all my regular funds. They just lost all the rake they were taking from my poker play.

We need regulated online poker in all 50 states ASAP..

RIP Ignition Casino
 
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with so few places left for online American players,it gives online site more power to impose there b.s rules on us.its a take or leave it attitude,pa has legalized online poker just waiting for it to get implemented that might take awhile,maybe not our schools are shit here in phily at least public schools they could use revenue from poker taxes to help fix them ,hopefully one day nation wide legality
 
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With the recent Supreme Court ruling on sports gambling, I’d guess that legalized poker will be right around the corner.

These processes are so slow - even with sports betting, its likely a year or two before states will pass their respective laws and organizations start opening up to US players. So not tomorrow, but it’s coming.

FWIW I’ve never had an issue other than my options being limited when it comes to poker.
 
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What a pain in the ass..

I have been accused of bonus abuse by Ignition Casino.

RIP Ignition Casino



Wow that's ridiculous. What did they say you were doing wrong? Taking too long to play through the bonus amount?
 
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i hear you, im so ready for real online poker to come back im tired of the few fake ass poker sites, im sorry im not claiming rigged, and I do still play small amounts, but whether its hacker, bots or the sites being shady, I definitely think something shady goes on behind the scenes, and why because they can.
the problem is some states can reg it while others may never get there, it needs to be fedral, and why it came to this in the first place is a bunch of bull, if your an adult and want to play online poker, well we should be able too.
A lot of more important issues in the world than online poker for them to be concerned with
 
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Wow

Wow, I don't like the sound of that. I would pull my money out of there asap. I do think if you are going to wait for legal US wide poker then you are going to be waiting for a long time. Good luck !
 
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Wow that's ridiculous. What did they say you were doing wrong? Taking too long to play through the bonus amount?

No, they said I wasn't risking any of my real money in the casino, and they are right about that. I would put my real money on a poker table and play poker, and at the same time take my bonus money and wager in the casino.
I honestly thought it wasn't a big deal, and that the bonus was there to get me "hooked' on the casino, like a drug dealer giving you some free crack to get you started....
 
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I’d also add that I don’t think this has anything to do with you being in the US. I would bet they’d pull the same card with anyone - although I agree that it’s not a great policy they have.
 
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I’d also add that I don’t think this has anything to do with you being in the US. I would bet they’d pull the same card with anyone - although I agree that it’s not a great policy they have.

You're right, and I'm not really mad about it anymore. It basically makes the bonus worthless for me because I'm not a big casino gamer. I might sit down and play blackjack for 5 minutes or roulette for 2 spins...but I know better than to sit there for hours.

I wish they would let me trade the bonus to them for a bonus I could actually use, like a few tournament tickets (freerolls) or some poker points (rake back).

We'll see....
 
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I don't user the casino but have played a few hands of Blackjack.

I understood the bonus's I was looking to clear had to be cleared through poker play. Not sure why they think transferring $50 to the casino after setting up the bonus amount to be earned is not legit.

Unfortunately there are not a lot of choices right now for you, good luck though.
 
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I posted yesterday regarding old poker sites..the good, bad and ugly. If you adhered to their Terms and Conditions and this site did this then you have a case. At this point, copy the email you received from Ignition and cite where in the T&C they contravened their agreement and send the email to the VP operations of the NETWORK and at least five regulatory agencies..US and International.
You did the right thing by cancelling your account and stating your experience in a public forum.
 
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It looks like they forgot to list in the T&C:
- winning players not allowed
 
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Bonus-bogus money can be tricky. One time the play through rules changed as I was doing it and then took me a year instead of a day.
 
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It looks like they forgot to list in the T&C:
- winning players not allowed

I read through it. They have several ways of getting around it.

There is a clause that says the bonus is only meant for rec players who aren't good enough to not need it.
Another one that says that they get to determine who these people are.
So all that have to say is that I am too good to need the bonus and just remove it.

https://www.ignitioncasino.eu/promotions/bitcoin-bonus

Terms and Conditions

  • The match bonus is valid only in the casino. Bonus funds cannot be used to play poker.
  • There is no limit to the number of times a player can redeem this bonus.
  • The deposit plus bonus amount is subject to a 10X playthrough requirement before the deposit, bonus amount and any winnings can be withdrawn.
  • Forfeiting this bonus will result in the bonus and any subsequent winnings associated with it to be removed from players’ accounts.
  • In cases where playthrough or other criteria as set out in individual bonus Terms and Conditions are not met within six (6) months of the initial bonus redemption, any remaining bonus funds and associated winnings will be forfeited.
  • Specified games contribute to playthrough requirements and certain games may have a greater contribution than others. Any play in Single Deck Blackjack, Double Deck Blackjack, Baccarat, Sic Bo, Craps, Roulette are excluded. For more information please view our wagering contribution chart.
  • The promotion may be modified/terminated at any time at the sole discretion of Ignition Casino.
 
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and

Ignition Miles and Conversion


  • All aspects of the Promotion, including point accumulation rules, point redemption value, bonus value, player eligibility, dates and times of credit issuing or anything else relevant to the Promotion can be modified, suspended or cancelled at any time, without cause or prior notice.
  • Bonus programs are intended for recreational bettors only. Professional players or players considered to be abusing the bonus system by any means may have bonuses revoked and be subject to further sanctions, at the discretion of Ignition Casino and Poker Room management.
  • The general rules and policies of Ignitioncasino.eu along with standard Terms and Conditions shall also apply to this Promotion.
  • Players can earn Ignition Miles (Ignition Miles) by playing in the Casino with cash only.
  • Ignition Miles are not earned from play using bonus or locked cash.
  • The rate at which Ignition Miles are earned varies per game and game category.
  • Ignition Miles can be converted at any time into bonus cash.
  • Bonus cash purchased with Ignition Miles can be used to play in the Casino only. Bonus cash purchased with Ignition Miles can not be used to play Poker.
  • Players can redeem their Ignition Miles based on the redemption rate of the tier they are currently in.
  • Rollover for bonus cash purchased with Ignition Miles is 10x Casino.
  • Different games contribute different amounts towards rollover requirements. View our wagering contribution chart for more details.
 
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Sorry to read, look like my summary was already there, only in 400 words instead of 4.
This bonus is misleading, as you're not allowed to win.
I gues you cannot complain that they forfeit the bonus, but taking your deposit as well is theft.
 
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Sorry to hear it , really sad story , I feel sorry for you ;

Will you try to make some side deals with them ? I know I would , at least with that bonus $$$ ...

I wish you all the luck you can master to get your money back , this is far from fair , from their side :(
 
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Guys they did NOT take my money, they threatened to take my money if I continued to "abuse" their bonus system...

Just to be clear.
 
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Sry , I misunderstood m8


Whats the plan then ? Spend bonus $$$ like a pro ? :) and focus on poker ... or ?
 
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If I were you, I'd get my money out of this house soon. Why offer the bonus if the user can not take advantage of it and profit from it?

Damn greedy
 
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Still waiting

With the recent Supreme Court ruling on sports gambling, I’d guess that legalized poker will be right around the corner.

These processes are so slow - even with sports betting, its likely a year or two before states will pass their respective laws and organizations start opening up to US players. So not tomorrow, but it’s coming.

FWIW I’ve never had an issue other than my options being limited when it comes to poker.
 
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Just want to make sure im on same page. Your upset that they have rules that apply to free money they provide to you for you putting your money on their site?

Instead of getting upset think about it. What are you really loosing? These sites have it figured out that house games have the edge. I always here people complain about sites with high bonuses the most. Complain its rigged or so on. Think about it. Free money, sites go under if there's not a agenda in these totally legit casinos online. :)

I dont take bonuses mostly because i avoid the free stuff. Seems like its never free. Except i will be playing CC free roll once ACR gets its act together.
 
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Eat Little...Live Long

You were Backed-Off. If you were card counting in a Casino they would essentially do the same thing...
They don't like what You are doing, and they can stop you from doing it.
BE AWARE!, That any regulatory body put in place to control Gambling, generally ends up being controlled itself... its the same for any Regulation Body...
Play smart, keep your head down... and as the Chinese Proverb goes... "Eat Little...Live Long"!:girlshit:
 
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The whole design of "free money" is to attract you into putting up real money then playing to earn the additional money which should in the long run be less than your expected losses or so convoluted that you give up on getting it.
 
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