Topic: Dealing with ISP block on Gambling websites (Read 765 times)

It is true. By reading the TOS, we can find out what we can and can't do if we want to play on that site. Maybe the use of a VPN is allowed but we have to verify if we want to withdraw money there. If so, it won't be good for us because we just gamble like everyone else and don't want to verify our account. That is why reading the TOS is highly recommended to avoid any problems that could result in our account being closed.

In addition, if we want to use a VPN, we can first ask the casino if it is allowed or prohibited and if it is prohibited, we can look for a casino site that allows the use of a VPN.

As I have mentioned in my post that there are "free tiers" that are provided by cloud platforms that can be used to setup a VPN server.
There are tutorials on youtube to achieve the same. I have done it once for study purpose and so I can share you the link.
Here the person is using an Amazon AWS cloud with free tier and has configure Open VPN to access the free VPN.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-i2JBtG4FE

I think that's what kamverto is trying to say. If the gambling website or casino already prohibited the usage of VPN, then as responsible gamblers, one must not force to utilize it anymore because doing such despite knowing that it is illegal could let you suffer different consequences. These gambling sites often state directly the things they allow and don't allow in their terms of conditions. By reading that, you will know their policies and regulations to be follow to avoid inconvenience and trouble. Once you know that a certain site is restricted and banned in your country, do not try to use VPN anymore. Just find an alternative platform that will cater your needs so you won't be bothered by future chaos.

Now, if the website you are trying to access is not really restricted in your country, then you should check upon your ISP to know if they restrict or ban the specific website you are trying to access. Because this could be the reason why you can't gain authorization to browse the website. If they do, you can switch to different Internet service provider if you really want to play and gamble to that specific site. Since most of the time there are different ISP available in a country so you can change your provider to cater your needs. But if this isn't on one of your choices, then just look for other gambling websites.

That's only the way to avoid ISP-related issues. Always check if the site allows your country then you are good to go.

Sometimes and in most cases, even I is not reading the terms about using the VPN.

It's just that our country is always friendly towards gambling sites that's why I didn't bother to check that.

I don't understand why the different times on the browser or geographic location will be subject to blocking since, in the first place, Stake allows the use of a VPN. Isn't it just common that the IP address will be different and so is the location?

Maybe those you are referring to that got blocked accounts are accessing the Stake in a prohibited location that is not allowed by them.

Anything that had been stated on terms and conditions and someone had just violated it then it would really be just normal that they would be asking out for some verification.
Lots had been caught but still they are trying to prove that it was casinos fault and this is where these platforms or businesses should be transparent on telling about the issue
so that it would be clarified out and its true that these issues could really be resulting on affecting sites reputation and credibility.Speaking about ISP block then as a user
which it would be just common sense that you would just simply avoid it and find another one because you are really looking for trouble if you are trying to force out things.

I have seen many cases about blocked withdrawal due to violation of the Terms&Conditions and using VPN raises red flag for team to check your account. Stake casino has blocked few users due to the time difference on browser and the geographic location based on IP address. Ofc, they let you withdraw original deposit amount but you have to prove identity for withdrawing winnings, IMO.

You mean avoid using a VPN if they didn't allow it and your country is on the restricted list. There are still lots of casinos out there and I am sure that there will always be a casino that will allow our country. If the restriction is caused by an isp then we can try switching on the other isp. Let see if they allow the site or not.

I am sure that each country has more than one isp, that is due to the competition and also to avoid congestion. So far I haven't seen my isp restrict any gambling sites but only some of the porn sites but I don't really care about it since I can still use other xxx sites or can use a VPN and access the blocked sites.

It is important to read the terms and conditions of a gambling website first before actually making a move that could get you into a difficult situation. Reading their TOS to check whether they allow the usage of VPN will save you from future trouble because as we all know, not every casino or gambling website are very much lenient when it comes to the said topic. Some outright prohibits its usage, hence, if caught using one, a severe and irrevocable punishment is given such as permanent banning of your account.

If ever you want to really use a VPN because the gambling site that you want to play on isn't available on your country, then check their policies first to know if it's illegal to them or you can use it, but with reservations. Because if you won't do so and just play impulsively without knowing their rules, you are letting your money be easily snatched away from you.

When a casino site requires KYC, the customer can't withdraw their winnings because it can block their account from using a VPN, although some casinos allow their users to use a VPN. And when a user is accused of violating the TOS, it will result in the user's account being inaccessible due to suspicion from the casino. So be careful using a VPN and make sure the IP doesn't change if you want to use a VPN for gambling.

I don't know if something like that happened already in the crypto-gambling world but can you name a crypto-gambling platform or crypto-bookies that requires KYC before allowing the withdrawal as that user is using a VPN? If there's none yet, what crypto-gambling sites do have this on their terms?

I think most gambling sites are VPN friendly but obviously, accessing that said gambling site thru a VPN from restricted countries, regions or locations is an obvious red-flagged if got caught. That's a clear violation of the site's Terms and Conditions.

Using a known VPN is a good way to get yourself banned any your funds frozen. I would not risk it at all. Perhaps there is a way with a dedicated VPN IP but I am not really sure how expensive or how difficult going that route would be. Or if it even would work in the long term.

I saw someone advising OP to actually contact the casino to explain the situation. However even in this situation I would be paranoid, if I were OP.

It seems, perhaps only to me, that many if not most online gambling casinos are happy to find any reason to not give you your funds back. And any "suspicious" activity like a VPN or accessing through a country which is banned might lead to something like that.

But then again I cannot really say I have experience like that. Reaching out might be less risky than using a VPN.

The majority for each gambling site TOS have limited or banned the use of VPNs but in fact it is not really prohibited because many gamblers access it from blacklisted countries, although not prosecuted but it will be detrimental to gamblers if they can win the jackpot in certain events and the team will impose sanctions for being detected access suspicious accounts using VPN or you will have to complete KYC procedures to be able to withdraw funds to your account.

All depends on the regulation on where a certain gambling site/casino is operating which it would be understandable that they would really be complying on whats been needed and prohibited
because if they dont then for sure it would really be affecting their business.Majority of gambling site nowadays does allow VPN thats why i dont really see this thing to be a major concern
for most people since accessibility isnt really that much a problem since most major or known platforms on gambling field does allow players all around the globe
therefore it wont cause any problems or hesitation that much.

This is the way to go if OP wanted to have an exclusive IP while using VPN, but I think OP have to buy the service that will host the VPN right?  Anyway, I also have problem accessing slots game due to IP restriction from the slot game provider, and I also have the same concern with regards to using VPN even though I am using the premium one.  I might try this one and see if am knowledgeable enough to setup a personal VPN server.

@OP I would suggest you to spend some money for either premium VPN or this VPN stated by pawanjain.  I believe your country isn't on the list of the restricted region so I don't think you will be banned by using VPN as long as you correctly stated your country on your casino profile.

Using a VPN to access a casino is not a problem in itself and no casino will ban your account just for that unless it's clearly stated in their ToS that using VPNs is prohibited. The real problem is actually why they are being used. Unfortunately, the majority do not use VPNs for privacy reasons but to circumvent geo restrictions which is a kind of cheating.
Another thing gamblers aren't aware of is that even if your country isn't listed in the list of restricted countries, you're still not allowed to use the casino's services if gambling is prohibited in your country (and the consequences if you get caught are worse).

True. If you want to see a real world example of the consequences of trying to cheat restrictions imposed by countries on gambling platforms, you don't need to look further, you just have to check this very forum for examples. Those cases alone should be enough to deter you from trying to use VPN to circumvent restrictions. Most gambling platforms explicitly state that the us of VPNs are discouraged but never prohibited, and you will have problems if you try to game the system to cheat the restriction. Better safe than sorry.

With multiple scam accusations filed, KYC rejections, and accounts frozen in this forum, I would not advise the OP to use a VPN, not because the IP address may change if he forgets to use a consistent one, but because most of these casinos now require KYC and if you provide incorrect documents, it will be rejected, and you risk losing your money because you will be logged out the moment they discover you are attempting to do something illegal. It is illegal to attempt to gamble online when your government has instructed your ISP not to play. If you continue to try, the casinos have every right to confiscate your account and balance.

I prefer sites which has an ann thread on this forum so that I can look for genuine reviews compared to some random review sites. They will also post their main advantage and disadvantage or if what countries they restrict but this can also be found directly on their website located at the terms and conditions page. When it comes to configuring my own vpn I always choose Singapore and Japan as their speed are very fast.

I only don't know though if users from another country experience the same thing. Can't say as well if Singapore and Japan can bypass a lot of gambling sites because I didn't tried them there yet but I only use a vpn for watching videos and downloading contents.

Using VPN is fine as long as it does not against the terms of the casino especially related to the prohibited jurisdictions.
If the block comes from the ISP means that the ISP does not support gambling activity like what is happening in my country.
But since my country is not getting listed as the restricted countries by the casino, so I can find some alternative ways to visit and play in the casino.
It can be by using VPN if it is allowed by the casino or by using mirror links if it is provided by the casino.