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Posted by: pangloss at September 22, 2007, 7:44 am

Topic: Casino Rewards down the drain like Fortune Lounge? Forum: Casino Meister

Quote: Originally Posted by lojo

That's an interesting hypothesis, but I'm afraid it is subjective opinion. Many casinos have adopted or adapted the FL rules about this kind of wagering. The simple test is this, imo: If no bonus were involved, would you bet half or all of your bankroll on one game and then go on to grind the balance with near even money bets? Not likely, and would you consider that to be 'responsible gambling'? I wouldn't, but that is subjective.

As a reminder eCOGRA purports:

The underlying philosophy of eCOGRA is based on the achievement of the objectives of player protection, fair gaming and responsible conduct by operators

Responsible Gaming is codified within the eGAP (Generally Accepted Practice) document, specifically under Player Protection 103 and attending regulations.

A cursory reading of the regulations does not disclose any mention or reference to a Bonus or Bonus play. One can confidently conclude the application of a Bonus does not in any way alter the operation of the Responsible Gaming principle.

The stated Objective of Responsible Gaming within eGAP reads (in greater part), “A responsible gaming environment shall be established, enforced and monitored ……………….”

Section 103 R10.1 compels the member Casino to provide a clear home page link to providing Player advice with respect to:

“A warning that gaming could be harmful if not controlled and kept in moderation” (underlining mine)

In seeking to exercise control over their gaming Players may (should) avail themselves to Efficient Bankroll Management (EBM) both prior and during game play. Bet size management is but one ital component of protecting Players funds against loss. EBM is completely harmonious with the principle of Responsible Gaming.

The Casino T+Cs, in particular #13, seeks to impede Player access to EBM by prohibition and penalty. Profits will suffer confiscation and deposits returned. Deposits are not refunded should the Player lose wagers applying EBM.

Such prohibition can only intend to expose and render the Players funds at a manifestly greater risk of loss (and reciprocal Casino profit). In the process control (ie bet size) over the Players funds is diminished in direct defiance of the aforementioned published Responsible Gaming regulation and objective.

Indeed, on any rational reading, the Casinos T+C #13 is the ery antithesis of the principle on which eCOGRA’s Responsible Gaming purports to stand.

It must follow that the Casino’s T+Cs #13 is invalid for as long as the Casino remains under the auspices of eCOGRA regulation and policy. A properly advised player, and a properly argued case, would ordinarily be entitled to a favorable outcome on complaint to eCOGRA.

Of course it must be said the extent of eCOGRA’s commitment to Responsible Gaming will affect the outcome of any such appeal. One could also argue the case on the basis of what constitutes Fair Gaming, which for the present, will be left for another day.

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