Yeah, don't put everything in one basket. As bad as fiat money appears to be right now, the benefit of having a savings account in a bank is usually that your deposit is guaranteed by your government.

Now I'm the first to say that the promises of your government doesn't mean much when shit really hits the fan, but in general, and depending on your country, there's nothing like having some protection from worst case scenario.

Especially in the case of Bitcoin where you only can count on yourself.

Save what you can to Bitcoin, save what you know you eventually need for expenses in a savings account -- if something happens to you and you didn't prepare well enough, at least that money goes to your family.

The toughest, but it's as if you only need to overcome one (the biggest) hurdle tomorrow, and the route to the final gets easier. If I'm Rublev, I'm thinking I'd rather meet the final boss early, because I'll probably play at lower levels later, which won't be enough to overcome Djoko then. If I get past this stage, it's uncharted territory and I won't have the home crowd backing me, the final would be too much to overcome

So while I'm totally with you here, he's not got it in him, but if he has a chance, it's the brightest if he wins tomorrow and his chances against Djoko is at its best tomorrow.

That said, definitely, all in against him once he's 2 sets up

Hello! I'm from Group A. Same username here as in Coinslotty. I fully intended for a complete review from Day 1 (Saturday, 20th), but problems occurred with the Bonus on my account and since a core purpose of the review was to test the Welcome Offer, I thought I'd try and wait it out. Today, however, customer support gave indication that the issue isn't expected to resolve any time soon so am writing my review anyway, and update it when my situation changes.

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0. Welcome Offer Bonus
I wanted to get this out of the way first. Despite depositing directly from the Welcome Offer button brought up the Coinspaid menu, I didn't get a deposit bonus on my first deposit of 1.5 mbtc (approx $33 at the time). Note, no matter how or where you access the deposit window from, you get the exact same window, with no indication that you are also activating any bonus whatsoever.

There is an "Available Bonuses" heading and I also toggled on bonus options, but there was nothing to select.

After contacting Customer Support on 20th Jan, an agent created an issue and "escalated issue up to the technical department". I was asked to return to chat to ask for an update. I did this the following day on 21st Jan, and was told I would get an update via email. Today, after 84 hours, I returned to chat for an update and got this message:


I guess I won't be testing any bonuses for this review (for now!).

1. Signing Up and Login | Account Options
Signing up was smooth as can be expected, but I noticed that there was no confirmation in my email inbox -- typically, you get an email or message notifying you that someone signed up.

If it's useful to know, I used VPN on a Chromium-based browser, Windows device (ToR never works properly with casinos, as LoyceV provides further evidence for) and my initial location was Finland. The account profile recorded this, and this does not change with a different VPN.

The site also keeps me signed in (now over 96 hours) despite using a different IP and resuming activity from browser, so those cookies don't quickly expire. Convenient for me, but I note that some casinos sign you out automatically after a period, certainly that should be an option for additional security.

1.1 Responsible Gaming
I played around with account settings -- unique to me was the unique self-exclusion options. Tested it out by setting a 6-minute session limit, and that didn't work. I was still logged in well after 6 minutes. So that's a shame. It would be cool to test the Cooling Off and Self-Exclusion settings to see if advertising and gambling was truly locked out but minimum periods (1 day) aren't conducive for the review.

2. Site Navigation
No complaints. Navigation menu is as good as it gets, and you can search quite easily or categorise games by type, provider. I'm not sure I understood what "Instant win" category was, isn't everything more or less instantly settled? In fact, some games in this category don't settle instantly, as I'll bring up in the specific game review below.

Other than that, pretty easy to navigate.

3. Ease of Accessing & Understanding Information | ToS
It's not that easy to me to understand how to use the bonuses and/or promotions. While they look attractive, understanding how to use them without breaking terms is not at all straightforward.

Terms and conditions, as others have pointed out, are about as clear as mud. Don't worry, this isn't an exclusive problem for Coinslotty, it's generally one of the main reasons I don't even try out deposit bonuses. Here are some examples:

The maximum stake allowed when having an active bonus is 6 USD in BTC per game round.
- I played a $20 stake in BTC and it was allowed. Perhaps the term should say "the maximum amount counted towards bonus wagering requirements per stake is $6?"

The bonus must be wagered 50 times before the player can withdraw the winnings, unless otherwise specified. If the player requests the withdrawal before completing the wagering requirements, the bonus and winnings will be void.
- Isn't it 40x as displayed in the Bonus Offer landing page?

Please, note that each game comes with its own wagering coefficient:
- Slots and most games are listed here. But a lot of other games aren't, like dice, crash. Does this mean these games don't count at all? If so, they should be explicitly mentioned here as excluded.

The player is not allowed to use any strategies while playing with an active bonus in order to fulfil the requirements to wager the bonus.
- What? I'm not allowed to use any strategies with my bonus? What does this term even mean? I should just choose a game, and play everything there and do it 40 times and hope I come out alive with something?

4. Deposit & Withdrawal
Deposit reflects instantly, without confirmations on blockchain. I did not try withdrawals yet, want to wait to test bonus (if/when it comes).

I don't like that there is only 1 fixed deposit address, but I guess that's because of Coinspaid. I think you'll find many gamblers who use crypto prefer a fresh deposit address each time.

5. Customer Support
Can't say support wasn't polite and responsive. There was little to no waiting time to speak to an agent, and they try to be helpful. I only tested English.

I have to say, the automated questionnaire before you speak to a live agent leaves some holes. For example, I wanted to speak to someone about bets settlement in games, but options in the chat are only about:
1. Deposit/withdraw 2. Bonus info 3. Your feedback

Trust me, if people are reaching out for support, they are not interested about giving feedback

6. Game Testing
I tested these games, partly because I don't think I've seen them before, but also to try and get a variety of different types of games tested.

Apart from Live Table games, it seems that slots and other types of games, regardless of provider, have a rigid wager amount structure that's non-customisable. Rather low limits ($20 max), you can add or deduct to the bet amount but it seems fixed in somewhat increasing increments. I find that a bit off-putting. Why can't I bet $200 on dice when I can easily play 1 BTC on a dice site?



6.1 Hi Lo, Dice, Roulette (Bgaming, Instant win)
Tried three titles from the same provider but on different games. Very fast loading, which is great.
Bgaming has a weird settlement issue though. You must allow animations to end completely and click the screen or you won't get your winnings to your balance. Found that out with Roulette, and with Dice. With Dice, even worse, you have to click CLAIM to get your winnings. Not ideal, but I suppose that's a provider tic and not Coinslotty but players like me should get a note, I'm used to bets settling as soon as the result is achieved.

6.2 Midas Golden Touch (Thunderkick, slots), Book of Gold (Playson, slots), Always Hot Fruits (Amatic, slots)
All slots games seem to have a long loading time (about a minute) but they load much quicker if you revisit, so guess that's a cache issue.
Played 10-15 rounds of auto on all, no issue, wins instantly credited to balance. Have to admit I didn't spend time reading all the guidance as I'm not really a slots guy, it's just blind spinning for me.

6.3 Live Evolution Table Games (Roulette, Blackjack, Dream Catcher, Monopoly)
I'm very familiar with Evo live games so just wanted to see the experience here. First thing that greets you is a screen asking for your country and name. Never got this anywhere else I've played.

Evo's quality is as good here. Fast loads. Competent dealers. Smooth video feed.

@LoyceV: Try chatting to the dealers, they respond so you know it's real time!

7. Overall Impressions
7.1 What I liked most
a. Fast deposits, fast navigation, smooth experience with no bugs experienced except for bet settlement on particular game providers. As few questions as possible about KYC and verification. That's how you run a casino.

b. Ensure withdrawals are as fast and with as little hassle as deposits, and you're golden. What do we gamblers hate the most? KYC-less deposits, and then boo! KYC when you want to withdraw. If 2 BTC is your KYC trigger, honour that

7.2 What I liked least
a. Generally, I like loyalty programs. Coinslotty's RCP and the Bonus Shop is a very interesting concept and appears to reward long term players, but I feel like the RCP system is overly complex, and there is no clear way to find out how much RCP I've earned (the bonus shop should show your balance), or how much in $ I need to wager to get to the next VIP level or RCP amount. Perhaps set a calculator with intended RCP and show a dollar equivalent of how much wager is needed to get there.


This is my CP balance in my profile, which doesn't show in the shop. Is that the same as my RCP? How did I get 6 CP? Why is there a different amount in my VIP level and redeemable points?

b. Game history only shows last 50 transactions. You better be prepared to provide much, much more. Especially if you're focusing on slots, which I imagine people play for thousands of spins per session.

Milan lose or draw this game tonight and I will make an early call on Napoli... they may not end up with 100 points (50 at exactly halfway now) but everyone else is dropping points for fun I suspect they can even seal the league with 85 points. Napoli really that good? Or everyone else just really that bad?

Damn, has it been that long? Looks like you're right after all, just checked. And edited my post.

I also see now they've completely revamped the site and my current (maximum) level of verification has also been brought back to the lowest level.

Times are a-changing.

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. Yes
5. 2
6. 2
7. 2
8. Kansas City Chiefs
9. Philadelphia Eagles
10. Kansas City Chiefs

Tiebreaker: 86 points

1.  Yarde
2.  SD
3.  1

Game 1: 45, 22'
Game 2: 45, 33'
Game 3: 45, 44'

Yeah, some constants (well, one constant) set in stone, and others not. Anyone who's got an outright on Shelton or Paul must be really tempted by cashout now (I know all normal bookies normally let you cash out these kind of outsiders), pretty sure both were 150/1 at the very least.

Rublev at 15/1 now even is tempting, if he does a miracle, no better chance to win a GS.

Cautious optimism is the name of the game for now, and feels like I am not alone judging from responses. I feel almost guilty now waking up the past week and expecting sub 20k levels, as if we are just so used now to false dawns we feel it must not yet be over until there is real pain (not to say it doesn't hurt yet, just I thought we would be on our knees first).

A year also, if nothing else, feels too short, no?

If you're in the EU, you can also deposit Bitcoin to Bitpanda and sell it for euros, and request the withdrawal in Amazon.de vouchers. It's not exactly the same as buying a gift card, but it is a way to feed your Amazon spending habit with crypto =) Also a tad cheaper than bank withdrawal (despite the not-so-good exchange rate).

Edit: This is no longer true, thanks pixie85 for the note.

Crypto banks? What would that even mean?

The best we see today is crypto companies acquiring controlling stakes in banks -- and these existing licences are on products they're not going to let go of anytime soon for want of keeping customers.

When banks accept other assets, they don't become different types of banks. They are still banks, whether it was gold, dollars, shares, bonds, stocks, all kinds of investments and assets. That didn't make them gold banks, bond banks, stock banks.

Get used to the idea that traditional banking doesn't evolve just because it accepts crypto deposits. Let's wait for when they let customers actually withdraw coins first before we discuss crypto banking.

Like I said, most specials didn't hit, though many came close. The first two hit proper "easy" -- Haaland hattrick wipes everyone out, and Arsenal corner count almost hit by HT... them winning was always going to be a tight affair so that 27/10 was amazing value, really.

Also as expected, the big special on 7 corners apiece was too much to ask from United. They're a counter team this season and especially in new year don't play the style you do to get corners and especially away. This was their most corners (4) they've had since November (5).

Anyway, done with all my Casino freebets, nothing gained. New Free-6-6 and 4-3-free are up:
https://sportsbet.io/sports/4-3-free
https://sportsbet.io/sports/bet-free-6-6

Curious stat: I had 3/6 twice during the World Cup. And all season long elsewhere only 1/6 three times.

Never saw myself thanking Nketiah... I was literally on my last chance saloon with bankroll and needed Arsenal to win. Jesus will want to remind people he was only a stand-in, though.

Call me facetious but... United collapse coming round after 2 huge exertions and only a point?


I can't find any space to disagree. It's really so depressing to watch us now. Doesn't seem to matter which team comes out, whether in the league or in cups, we're looking lost at sea.

VVD is... not even a shadow, it's like he's second-guessing himself and as a result, the entire back are jittery. Salah I know will eventually come good, maybe we get another final 10 games of season with him blasting on all fronts, but that's just me clutching at straws.

Midfield we've always needed to replace Hendo... Thiago probably to keep and Fabinho if he doesn't reset, needs some energy back. Naby lad, much as I want to give him a chance, he has to go. Bellingham's not coming, I don't think... so I have no idea who now.

Jota/Diaz, I can't wait for them to come back, their hunger's missing from this team.

Avoid women's haha. Only 3 of the top 20 seeds left, might as well throw money on outrights left if you like doing that.

Meanwhile, Tsitsi definitely on course for another semis, probably really lucky to get stronger opponents knocked out before their route reaches him but I'm not falling for him. If he does make the final, then the gods are really laughing at me.

I'm with Trofo on Rublev. Hoping for a strong start, will take Djoko if first set goes against him, and another even bet if he even drops a second set. That's the only sure thing I can foresee for now.

It'd be interesting to see what the difference will end up being taking max time/weight multiplier so I'll try this soon. I see I get a Premium boost in 7 days and my Reward Points are almost ready for conversion. Is there a way to get alert for new bet offers? Or is there a particular time they get released? I'll test out even bets on all outcomes (1x2) and see what kind of odds they end up getting at the end.

@Saint-loup I don't really see all the extras (freespins freerolls) as additional to the betting though -- I'm only talking about the betting option (I do all the others casually too haha).

Man, I did miss Bundesliga after all. Sure, the disappointment from Freiburg was personal, so deeply personal because of me choosing to ally with them this season, but then you go and watch BVB do what they do best (score, to hell with everything else) and that's the encapsulation of this league, really.

Anyway, Bellingham looks set to reject their offer, but I feel less and less confident he's coming to Liverpool now. After 4 seasons of flirting with him, we're at the worst we've been for years.

I'm in two minds about all this talk of side-hustling, increasingly popular after Covid.

Yes, improves financial stability for the short and even medium term, but it usually involves some kind of enterprise that to me isn't sustainable without further investment into "upskilling"... and that takes away the focus from an existing career that, if spent time on, becomes the route to financial stability (provided it is a career you actually believe in and are interested in).

How about Bitcoin earning and DCA as a truly passive "side job"?

Haha, thanks and keep it coming! Rivals like me are fine, I'm nowhere near any kind of position to threaten anyone. But yeah, Greenwood only got in at 88th minute, so I got it wrong on that gamble, and a nice goal for Ferguson.

Should still have captained Haaland, he did get vice, so I guess my changes anyway brought me up a tick but there's very little skin left for me in FPL.

All this practice for when I finally get this exercise more of a habit

Re the specials: City one hit way too easily, damned Wolves.

Next ones? The way this match is going to go, either a few of those specials will hit, or none at all...

Over 3.5 and 7 corners each is pretty out there, but not impossible if we see BTTS in first half, but United don't rack up the corners anymore with their counters I feel, so I think they'll fall short on those.

If I had any money I'd back Saka to score in first 10 minutes and on Fred sending off.

Tempting to think this will be a classic United/Arsenal encounter but if anything, it's the Gunners who are prone to red cards these days...