Bad is to use VPN but the worst is to use VPN and at the same time trying to cheat the casino one way or the other it will lead to an immediate ban since you are already committing double offences, there is no doubt that some casinos may look away from the use of VPN even though is mentioned in their TOS that VPN usage is not allowed but then casino are looking for money after all because VPN usage has nothing to affect the casino unless for regulators who restrict the casino access in their jurisdiction.
There are strong and weak VPN so we just need to use a very strong one that can aid our activities on the casino that we intend using. There are many people I know from China that trading cryptocurrency and doing NFT using a very strong VPN and the government never knows about it. There are even more restricted sites that are being accessed with the use of VPN. If we are using a good VPN, we might not have any problem with access with many if these sites that might have restrictions. One major challenge may be we might not use big funds with the casino big risk it might pose. 
Topic: Would you use a VPN on a casino, even if it is not allowed in their ToS? - page 5. (Read 1405 times)
June 12, 2023, 08:02:58 AM
June 12, 2023, 07:06:33 AM
Bad is to use VPN but the worst is to use VPN and at the same time trying to cheat the casino one way or the other it will lead to an immediate ban since you are already committing double offences, there is no doubt that some casinos may look away from the use of VPN even though is mentioned in their TOS that VPN usage is not allowed but then casino are looking for money after all because VPN usage has nothing to affect the casino unless for regulators who restrict the casino access in their jurisdiction.
There are strong and weak VPN so we just need to use a very strong one that can aid our activities on the casino that we intend using. There are many people I know from China that trading cryptocurrency and doing NFT using a very strong VPN and the government never knows about it. There are even more restricted sites that are being accessed with the use of VPN. If we are using a good VPN, we might not have any problem with access with many if these sites that might have restrictions. One major challenge may be we might not use big funds with the casino big risk it might pose. 
June 12, 2023, 06:52:19 AM
I don't think big gambling sites are going to check whether a player has used a VPN or not.
Why wouldn't they? Why do you think they are building a good security network to maintain their websites against any form of fraudulent attack to cheat on their system, they ensure to take this control measures and know those who may through that abuse their system or cheat, this is also mostly done by the reputable gambling organizations who have enough money to maintain a good security network.
That doesn't matter for the use of the site, does it?
It matters alot, have you considered the use of IP address, that alone can be use to track down your specific location you're accessing their website from and other informations that may be required under that same tracking through the launching you made on their website.
There are several reasons why a player can use a VPN.
Yes and you're right, that same reason that requires the gambler for using VPN will also be the equal reason why some betting platforms will deny the use because they don't want to loose at the cause of trying to make profits, also consider the possible risk involved to the gambling platforms.
June 12, 2023, 06:32:13 AM
I just realized your question and had to read it extensively and yes I will have to use VPN in cases where it is inevitable like the case scenario you just mentioned but the trust is that most of these casinos are very silly and don't even think before they act because they already have their T&C to back up their silly behaviors.
Using VPN on a casino is already a very risky act which can lead to possible ban of account especially if there is some money in it and they might not even be interested in wanting to hear things from your angle.
The best thing to do is avoiding VPN use except in cases where it is inevitable.
Using VPN on a casino is already a very risky act which can lead to possible ban of account especially if there is some money in it and they might not even be interested in wanting to hear things from your angle.
The best thing to do is avoiding VPN use except in cases where it is inevitable.
June 12, 2023, 01:07:16 AM
I don't think big gambling sites are going to check whether a player has used a VPN or not. That doesn't matter for the use of the site, does it? There are several reasons why a player can use a VPN. And there is another element underlying that, if someone uses a VPN for privacy, that is a different reason than someone using a VPN because they are located in a country where gambling is prohibited. Then you should combine this with strict KYC protocols. It remains a dangerous business to use KYC.
The thing is that gambling is illegal in some jurisdictions, and they check the IP in order to comply with that.
Maybe visiting would be OK, but making the payment would receive more checks, and they would be actually able to refuse payment to a country where it is illegal for them to provide gambling services, otherwise they might face issues.
June 11, 2023, 05:48:46 PM
I don't think big gambling sites are going to check whether a player has used a VPN or not. That doesn't matter for the use of the site, does it? There are several reasons why a player can use a VPN. And there is another element underlying that, if someone uses a VPN for privacy, that is a different reason than someone using a VPN because they are located in a country where gambling is prohibited. Then you should combine this with strict KYC protocols. It remains a dangerous business to use KYC.
There have been many issues in certain sections with gambling sites not wanting to cash out players for using a VPN. I personally think you should have a reason to do this, just saying you used a VPN so we're closing your account would be a very weak statement. But it happens. I don't see the problem with a VPN myself, as long as someone just gets through the KYC procedure and doesn't harm the general terms and conditions in that respect, then it doesn't seem like a problem to me. It is of course the player's own responsibility to read the general terms and conditions.
I think casinos have categories where they penalized the use of VPN such as circumventing the restrictions of the casino. That is a serious offense because the country is blocked and supposed to be not playing in their casino but the hard-headed player because of the urge to gamble he bypasses everything and uses VPN to play even though he is from the restricted country.
If a reputable casino suspends the account, it is sure that the player suspended is cheating or breaking TOS.
June 11, 2023, 05:27:05 PM
I don't think big gambling sites are going to check whether a player has used a VPN or not. That doesn't matter for the use of the site, does it? There are several reasons why a player can use a VPN. And there is another element underlying that, if someone uses a VPN for privacy, that is a different reason than someone using a VPN because they are located in a country where gambling is prohibited. Then you should combine this with strict KYC protocols. It remains a dangerous business to use KYC.
There have been many issues in certain sections with gambling sites not wanting to cash out players for using a VPN. I personally think you should have a reason to do this, just saying you used a VPN so we're closing your account would be a very weak statement. But it happens. I don't see the problem with a VPN myself, as long as someone just gets through the KYC procedure and doesn't harm the general terms and conditions in that respect, then it doesn't seem like a problem to me. It is of course the player's own responsibility to read the general terms and conditions.
June 11, 2023, 04:57:59 PM
I don't think big gambling sites are going to check whether a player has used a VPN or not. That doesn't matter for the use of the site, does it? There are several reasons why a player can use a VPN. And there is another element underlying that, if someone uses a VPN for privacy, that is a different reason than someone using a VPN because they are located in a country where gambling is prohibited. Then you should combine this with strict KYC protocols. It remains a dangerous business to use KYC.
There have been many issues in certain sections with gambling sites not wanting to cash out players for using a VPN. I personally think you should have a reason to do this, just saying you used a VPN so we're closing your account would be a very weak statement. But it happens. I don't see the problem with a VPN myself, as long as someone just gets through the KYC procedure and doesn't harm the general terms and conditions in that respect, then it doesn't seem like a problem to me. It is of course the player's own responsibility to read the general terms and conditions.
June 11, 2023, 04:52:15 PM
I don't think big gambling sites are going to check whether a player has used a VPN or not. That doesn't matter for the use of the site, does it? There are several reasons why a player can use a VPN. And there is another element underlying that, if someone uses a VPN for privacy, that is a different reason than someone using a VPN because they are located in a country where gambling is prohibited. Then you should combine this with strict KYC protocols. It remains a dangerous business to use KYC.
June 11, 2023, 03:58:31 PM
so maybe it's very natural that sometimes casinos review large withdrawals made by customers because the casino is also afraid that big wins or large amounts of money are obtained from fraud. so it's no wonder VPN use will always be a problem after a delayed withdrawal.
June 11, 2023, 03:48:52 PM
Bad is to use VPN but the worst is to use VPN and at the same time trying to cheat the casino one way or the other it will lead to an immediate ban since you are already committing double offences, there is no doubt that some casinos may look away from the use of VPN even though is mentioned in their TOS that VPN usage is not allowed but then casino are looking for money after all because VPN usage has nothing to affect the casino unless for regulators who restrict the casino access in their jurisdiction.
exactly .maybe if the casino gives the freedom of the customer to allow the use of VPN because of country restrictions it is prohibited but if one day a customer uses a VPN to cheat to create multiple accounts maybe this will be a big problem that it has violated the rules even though it has been given freedom.so maybe it's very natural that sometimes casinos review large withdrawals made by customers because the casino is also afraid that big wins or large amounts of money are obtained from fraud. so it's no wonder VPN use will always be a problem after a delayed withdrawal.
June 11, 2023, 01:21:39 PM
I think the main issue is that as far as I understand it, it is illegal for the casino to provide gambling services to people from certain countries.
The main way they have to detect the country where the gambler is from is basically using IP address geo check, and if they are using a VPN they could be from anywhere really.
I think the casinos will try to get better at detecting VPNs as they might be liable for this.
That's the main thing, some casinos don't allow people from certain jurisdictions to gamble on their platform but to bypass that, some people use VPNs which is basically not easily detectable as long as those users using VPNs are not asked to complete KYC verification because that is the only way a casino would know that the player isn't actually from where they have been playing from using a VPN to change their IP address.The main way they have to detect the country where the gambler is from is basically using IP address geo check, and if they are using a VPN they could be from anywhere really.
I think the casinos will try to get better at detecting VPNs as they might be liable for this.
A casino that accepts players from all around the world would definitely have no issues with a user using a VPN because they don't really care where the IP address is from since they accept players from all around the world, the only thing that might bother them is that a player using an IP address of a different country and using KYC documents of a different country.
June 11, 2023, 12:11:58 PM
I know this is a bit controversial, but some casinos are looking the other way... when people are using VPNs. I know it might be legal in some instances, but you are still taking a risk by using it.
Online gambling is legal in my country, but sometimes I have to travel to a country where it is illegal. I then use a VPN to be able to access the site. This is one of the reasons why some casinos allow people to use VPNs..... but you are still taking a huge risk.
Now, the question is.... Will you still use a VPN, if it is not allowed by the ToS on the site. What will you do if they "block" your account and take your balance?
Online gambling is legal in my country, but sometimes I have to travel to a country where it is illegal. I then use a VPN to be able to access the site. This is one of the reasons why some casinos allow people to use VPNs..... but you are still taking a huge risk.
Now, the question is.... Will you still use a VPN, if it is not allowed by the ToS on the site. What will you do if they "block" your account and take your balance?
I might use a VPN but you always need to be aware that it can cause problems or it might even be written into their terms that it is forbidden, in which case you could lose all your funds without warning if they figured you out. It's quite possible today in many situations to figure out if someone is using a VPN so it's not a particularly clever method to hide yourself from the end site. The gambling site might also have genuine reasons for not wanting your business, such as if you reside in America, because of all sorts of legal problems that might open up against them. At some point you will probably have to supply documents to verify your identity and this might burst the bubble too.
June 11, 2023, 11:04:49 AM
Bad is to use VPN but the worst is to use VPN and at the same time trying to cheat the casino one way or the other it will lead to an immediate ban since you are already committing double offences, there is no doubt that some casinos may look away from the use of VPN even though is mentioned in their TOS that VPN usage is not allowed but then casino are looking for money after all because VPN usage has nothing to affect the casino unless for regulators who restrict the casino access in their jurisdiction.
June 11, 2023, 10:50:21 AM
I know this is a bit controversial, but some casinos are looking the other way... when people are using VPNs. I know it might be legal in some instances, but you are still taking a risk by using it.
Online gambling is legal in my country, but sometimes I have to travel to a country where it is illegal. I then use a VPN to be able to access the site. This is one of the reasons why some casinos allow people to use VPNs..... but you are still taking a huge risk.
Now, the question is.... Will you still use a VPN, if it is not allowed by the ToS on the site. What will you do if they "block" your account and take your balance?
Online gambling is legal in my country, but sometimes I have to travel to a country where it is illegal. I then use a VPN to be able to access the site. This is one of the reasons why some casinos allow people to use VPNs..... but you are still taking a huge risk.
Now, the question is.... Will you still use a VPN, if it is not allowed by the ToS on the site. What will you do if they "block" your account and take your balance?
If I'm not mistaken, I think all the big online casinos prohibit the use of VPN (correct me if I'm generalizing too much).
The big problem with the VPN is when players need to make a withdrawal, because at that moment the casino will ask you for KYC verification and among them, probably a proof of address.
My advice is not to use VPN, but this is not feasible, I would say that you should bet at this casino the minimum necessary to place some bets aimed only at fun and not profit, you must bear in mind that at any time the casino can block your funds, then the money you put there should always be considered as "lost".
And if the casino allows using a VPN, I suspect some gamblers still use VPN, and some don't. I'll probably use a VPN for a while, and other times, I will not use VPN. And if the casino asks me to verify, I probably will do it too, because I think doing KYC at a trusted casino won't give me any problems, and I can still use a VPN to gamble.
June 11, 2023, 09:23:22 AM
So you're lucky and your country doesn't have the censorship that many other countries do. I use VPN all the time and when I start gambling I just forget to turn off VPN, but not because I am involved in illegal activities or hiding from someone. It's just that a lot of resources are blocked in my country, including this forum. So I, like many other people whose rights are infringed, use workarounds to get information.
But you are literally involved in illegal activities when your country is sanctioned and hiding behind fake ip as you are trying to get around sanctions by pretending you are from some other country.
It's your fault as an individual that you need VPN, but trying to get past casino's legal agreements is not justified cause when your country is under sanctions. You can't really blame casinos either after they cancel your account.
June 11, 2023, 08:50:27 AM
Now, the question is.... Will you still use a VPN, if it is not allowed by the ToS on the site. What will you do if they "block" your account and take your balance?
Since I started gambling online, I've never used a VPN to access any casino, even though I know some of the site allow VPN usage, I still dont use it because I understand the implications of mistakenly using it on a casino where it's not supported.
So you're lucky and your country doesn't have the censorship that many other countries do. I use VPN all the time and when I start gambling I just forget to turn off VPN, but not because I am involved in illegal activities or hiding from someone. It's just that a lot of resources are blocked in my country, including this forum. So I, like many other people whose rights are infringed, use workarounds to get information.
June 11, 2023, 08:32:07 AM
When a gambler knowingly takes the risk and knows that his account may be blocked, then the gambler has to rely entirely on luck. Many gamblers are actually forced to use a VPN because gambling websites are illegal in their country, which leaves the gambler with no other options and starts gambling out of fear of losing their account. And then some gambling websites capitalize on this weakness of the gamblers and make various excuses to freeze the winning funds of those gamblers.
For that, if the said gambling site really prohibits the use of VPN to access their platform, we can't call it as excuse anymore as why they freeze users account. I don't know the situation of those users who reside in a country where online gambling is illegal but I can't imagine they really putting themselves at risks since it's not just the policy and terms of the gambling site they are violating but also the law of their country. They will faced charges if caught.
We need someone here on these countries where online gambling is illegal to tell us how they deal with online gambling.
I become curious.
Gamblers who live in the country where gambling is illegal, if they try to gamble, they have to face risks everywhere and many times they get arrested. And because of this risk of gamblers and the lack of access to gambling websites, the gambling agents in those countries earn huge amounts of money.
June 11, 2023, 08:29:34 AM
Now, the question is.... Will you still use a VPN, if it is not allowed by the ToS on the site. What will you do if they "block" your account and take your balance?
Since I started gambling online, I've never used a VPN to access any casino, even though I know some of the site allow VPN usage, I still dont use it because I understand the implications of mistakenly using it on a casino where it's not supported.
June 11, 2023, 05:28:58 AM
When a casino doesn't allow players from a country where you reside, it is obviously not a good option to use a VPN only to play at that casino because even if you can play using a VPN, you won't be able to make a withdrawal since if they ask for KYC, you won't be able to complete that because they won't accept documents from your country, so you will be left with no options.
A VPN should only be used in a casino if you are a regular customer but for some reason, you are not able to access the platform, maybe because of relocation or something, and even in such cases, it is still better to first ask the support before going ahead with it because if they don't allow it, they can always ban your account for doing that.
Yes, that's true, because of course every gambler doesn't want to have problems with withdrawals that are made, especially when it comes to a sizable amount of money.A VPN should only be used in a casino if you are a regular customer but for some reason, you are not able to access the platform, maybe because of relocation or something, and even in such cases, it is still better to first ask the support before going ahead with it because if they don't allow it, they can always ban your account for doing that.
If indeed in a casino in one country we are banned it is better to use another casino that can allow us to play there without having to use a VPN.
After all, there are tons of casino options here.
Yes, that's true, but certain requirements must also be met and of course also have the approval of the casino team so it won't cause problems.
It's just that I'm sure not all gamblers can have permission to access casinos with a VPN and only certain gamblers like truly loyal customers or customers who use large amounts at every gamble.
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