What would you do ?

[mersal]

So lets say "hypothetically" that I've came across a bug in a pretty big an well-established gambling websites sportsbook that allows me to place bets on matches which have already ended , thus knowing the outcome and being able to place some sure x30-x40 betslips.

What path would you follow , report the bug ,   or try to benefit from it ?

Most likely you will get caught when you request for withdrawal of that won bet because most of the gambling sites verify your results before approving your withdrawals so its better try to report the bug and get rewards if there is anything they offers.

[goinmerry]

Most likely you will get caught when you request for withdrawal of that won bet because most of the gambling sites verify your results before approving your withdrawals so its better try to report the bug and get rewards if there is anything they offers.

OP said that the site is well-established therefore withdrawals should be automated. The winning amount will surely be withdrawn smoothly by those exploiters by doing a batch withdrawal so the devs won't notice it quickly.

The irregularities might just be noticed once that account did some continuous withdrawal or suddenly make a large withdrawal. As we know, large cashout are always subject to verification. That's where the verification will now take place and devs will now discover the bug. The account involved will now be terminated but the damage is already done. A lesson for the site owner to regularly check their system.

[michellee]

So lets say "hypothetically" that I've came across a bug in a pretty big an well-established gambling websites sportsbook that allows me to place bets on matches which have already ended , thus knowing the outcome and being able to place some sure x30-x40 betslips.

What path would you follow , report the bug ,   or try to benefit from it ?

Most likely you will get caught when you request for withdrawal of that won bet because most of the gambling sites verify your results before approving your withdrawals so its better try to report the bug and get rewards if there is anything they offers.

When the gambling website has used automated the withdrawal process, the sites will not know about that, but I think they will set the alarm for the gamblers who want to withdraw big money, so they will know who is that gambler. Maybe they will need to verify the gambler first before they will let the process execute the withdrawal.

[coinfinger]

So lets say "hypothetically" that I've came across a bug in a pretty big an well-established gambling websites sportsbook that allows me to place bets on matches which have already ended , thus knowing the outcome and being able to place some sure x30-x40 betslips.

What path would you follow , report the bug ,   or try to benefit from it ?

If they cant trace my real identity after exploiting then I will try to place a bet and see if I can make profit. After taking advantage I will report the bug. We gamble to win and bumping into this scenario is like a chance given for us to experience how to guarantee win. It might sounds greedy but I think its a human nature to sometimes become greedy when it comes to money.

At least someone is honest here and I somehow agree with you that placing bets and gaining more profits is the possible way anyone including me will be lured into rather than reporting it and just imagine if they give no bonus how deeply it will hurt because you had a clear opportunity to make easy bucks but following the honest path gets you nothing and everyone you share your story will laugh at you.

I think placing some bets and making money and once I feel I have won enough I might report it to them so that the casino doesn't face too heavy a loss because somehow I feel attached with all casinos I play at and I don't want them to loose too much money. But there is a chance that I don't need money or I had a good day and find such bug then I will simply report the bug to them and hope they give some bonus, if they do give some bonus it just helps else I already had a good day.

[Kurokonobasuke]

There's is no perfect gambling sites that human has made, and if the bugs appeared other gamblers doesn't report them to the developer or administrator they just enjoying to benefit bugs from a gambling sites they are not equal. For me, I will report the bug to the developer/administrator and tell the bugs of their gambling sites, so that it will prevent other gambles to by pass their sites.

[criza]

Well, there is a saying that what you do to others might cost you after in the end, and for me, it is true because, doing such things might make you rich but, it will still remain in your conscience and thoughts that will affect you greatly in the later applications when you make decisions. Also, it will affect a lot of people that supports the company or sites and it will be terrible to happen. It would mean taking what others own and will lessen you as a human.

Always choose to do the right thing, that's more important.

[AakZaki]

Always choose to do the right thing, that's more important.

I agree with your opinion.
Basically, gambling sites often have bugs that may be used by some people, so that gambling sites suffer unfair losses.
All possibilities must be considered if it happens like that, what if the gambling site replied to not allow withdrawals for all users.  Of course it will be a big problem, not only will the gambling sites be harmed but also other users who don't take advantage of the bug will be affected.

[sheenshane]

Always choose to do the right thing, that's more important.

That is right, just always put this in your mind.
"BE HONEST… Even If Others Are Not. Even If Others Will Not. Even If Others Cannot".

It will always have a good return and as I saw the last OP reply on his thread, he didn't expect he received a small reward that came from the gambling company that he reported the bug. Probably if you will abuse the bug and didn't report it there is a possibility that your profit will forfeit by the gambling owner.

[bitcoin-shark]

the best thing to do in these cases is to report the bug to the operators of the gambling site hoping that they will be grateful by giving you a bonus or credit on their site...

[Latviand]

To be safe from the consequences, since perhaps it is well-established, report the bug, because there could be charges if they would found out that you took advantage of the problem. But it would really be tempting for sure knowing how hard it is to earn profit, or to simply get the win, in gambling. But for a long run, doing the right thing is the best.

the best thing to do in these cases is to report the bug to the operators of the gambling site hoping that they will be grateful by giving you a bonus or credit on their site...

That is right, they might reward you which is a win-win situation: you did the right way and you will also earn a reward for doing so. Think of such thing if ever the bug will be encountered by other players and it was used against you, would it still be fun if you are the one who suffer from the bug? Obviously it will not. That is what I am trying to point out with "longterm" enjoyment. And it would be better to feel a 'win' without cheating, not only in gambling but to most of the things.

[asu]

I think OP it is time to lock the thread as you received now the different point views and opinion of others.
We're just seeing repeatedly answers, thus, things would get more spammy if you'll don't lock this as soon as possible. 

[AlexSimion]

I think OP it is time to lock the thread as you received now the different point views and opinion of others.
We're just seeing repeatedly answers, thus, things would get more spammy if you'll don't lock this as soon as possible. 

Haven't checked the thread for some days but you are right . Mostly the narrative for the thread is lost and it's simply replies to the oppening post.
Locking it now.