Dont be dumb gamblers

[logicgate]

Googling isn't even a good way to source for trusted sites. He should have at least gone through the site review on reputable review sites..
Bitcointalk would have been best for him but not everyone knows about the forum

The best way to get a trusted gambling site to me is through this forum.  We are seeing many comments and review about any online gambling here than any reviews sites online.  I will encourage us to always see what people are saying here about a particular sites a review also.

Forum is a legitimate way to get the sites reviews and advices as well which will help in Knowing the  difference between the trusted and non trusted sites and also helps in staying away from scam and other issues which Can impact you

A couple numbers of gambling sites had been listed in a thread in this forum, a visit to that thread would  have aborted or prevented his loss.
A lots of reviews and comment had been made by regular gamblers here,  however this is wake up call to newbies to watch out and avoid being scam by so-called gambling sites who defraud unsuspecting newbies with juicy packages or returns.

 Yeah there are so many scammer and we will have to avoid them if we want to make money and want to be good gambler, as there are so many regular and they have long experience so they should learn from them, for new gamblers it is advisable to research about the site they have decided to gamble with, better avoid trying new websites.

[RivAngE]

1. Dont click and browse non recognized site to avoid phishing.
2. Always ask first the people on this forum whether the site is legit or not.
3. Dont put too much money on that site so if ever its really a scam, the amount it can get is minimal.
4. If it looks really legit, try some few games with few bets at first.

Being cautious costs less than not being aware at all. Dont let our greediness and dumbness takes over our financial life. Be safe people.

That's pretty much the very least everyone should do in ANY service or website in which you put your money it. For example, crypto exchanges.
I usually just google the name and try to find discussions about the said service. However there could be bots or payed people who shill the said service, so you need to be mindful of that as well.
Google is your best friend yet again!

[DoublerHunter]

I usually just google the name and try to find discussions about the said service. However there could be bots or payed people who shill the said service, so you need to be mindful of that as well.
Google is your best friend yet again!

I don't usually trust the search of engine google since I was heard that Google tolerate having ads scammy website, in short, I don't trust Google search directly. Sad to know that the friend of OP was scammed which he found on Google. I don't understand instead of viewing gambling site on Google why not here in the forum you'll be totally safe in here in choosing the gambling site which is all of them are legit and have a long term in service. Next time choose a gambling site here is very safe even you've deposited millions of dollars that safe as long as you that gambling site were having ads here.

[OneHash]

Indeed. Don't be a dumb gambler and primarly avoid those mistakes:

Seven deadly sins of sports betting

Do you have some ideas with what we can expand that list? Is there something missing?

[Janation]

What I don't understand is that he can't even remember the name of the site?

I'm a bit curious why? If you will be putting money into a site that you can't even remember the name of it? What happens if that is a legit site and accidentally delete your browser's history? What now? I think that is a problem, you see we don't just put money into some site that we don't know of. Another thing is that you and your friend can prevent someone from being scammed again by this site. Your friend may be a rich person to waste that $200 but I think he is a stupid person, please guide him.

[mirakal]

Indeed. Don't be a dumb gambler and primarly avoid those mistakes:

Seven deadly sins of sports betting

Do you have some ideas with what we can expand that list? Is there something missing?

Thanks for sharing, but I don't expect lust was part of the deadly sins in gambling, I maybe greedy sometimes, but I don't play with lust. weird. 

[aioc]

My friend recently get scammed by a gambling site which he found by continuously browsing. On internet. Sorry but even he cant remember the name so i cant tell you but here's what you wouldnt do. He said he was searching about how cryptocurrency gambling work. He is much aware about bitcoin but not about using it for gambling. He find some "yellow botton" he said which offers gambling for newbies and the rest is history. Goodbye $200 . yes thats kinda bit small but should you wait that it happened to you with a bigger amount? Here's what you would do.
1. Dont click and browse non recognized site to avoid phishing.
2.. Always ask first the people on this forum whether the site is legit or not.
3. Dont put too much money on that site so if ever its really a scam, the amount it can get is minimal.
4. If it looks really legit, try some few games with few bets at first.

Being cautious costs less than not being aware at all. Dont let our greediness and dumbness takes over our financial life. Be safe people.

I'm surprised that he did not even remember the name, you always remember people who scam or do you harm, I guess he is not active in this forum or any forum about gambling and cryptocurrency, because he is not aware of this kind of scam, it's a lesson learned, tell your friend to browse here from time to time.

[Mig-23]

When we are little bit aware we can completely avoid these mistake in future.

Getting into random shit sites and deposit your hard earned money doesn't make any sense,at least have the habit of googling before using your money.

[FlightyPouch]

3. Dont put too much money on that site so if ever its really a scam, the amount it can get is minimal.

Even if it is a small amount, I will never put anything into it as long as I can't confirm that is a legit site or not. I would not waste any money from transaction fees to a small amount to bet on that. My money is not for experimenting sites, also there are a lot of people you can ask whether that certain site is legit or not.

4. If it looks really legit, try some few games with few bets at first.

"looks" are not the basis of being legitimate, you should be able to tell or if not, as I said and said by a lot of people, ask people you know or this forum since there are a lot of people here that can tell you.

[Betwrong]

My friend recently get scammed by a gambling site which he found by continuously browsing. On internet. ~Goodbye $200 .~

Why browsing the Internet looking for a gambling site, when you can come here on this forum and see dozens of established sites and new ones with reviews on them? I personally don't know about more reliable source of information regarding crypto gambling than this very forum. It's better to spend one hour reading about various gambling sites here than saving one hour, but losing $200 to some scammers, imo.

[ethereumhunter]

My friend recently get scammed by a gambling site which he found by continuously browsing. On internet. ~Goodbye $200 .~

Why browsing the Internet looking for a gambling site, when you can come here on this forum and see dozens of established sites and new ones with reviews on them? I personally don't know about more reliable source of information regarding crypto gambling than this very forum. It's better to spend one hour reading about various gambling sites here than saving one hour, but losing $200 to some scammers, imo.

Yeah, it doesn't make sense if he cannot found any recommended gambling site on here because we are sharing the best gambling website which he can use to gamble. But that will be different if he doesn't know this forum so he can search on the internet and found many gambling websites in out there without knowing which is the good gambling site.

[Ayiranorea]

I don't find this to be real, because even when you search internet for a gambling website with cryptocurrency acceptance you'll get a list of gambling websites that have gained good reputation from the cryptocurrency users. I think he might have got scammed through some referral link which he could've received into his email.

[beerlover]

Normally people take time to understand the difference between a good and a bad casino. One should be responsible for one’s own acts and should never point at others for their losses because when you are in the gambling arena, it is assumed that you are very wise. And a wise man will find the best gambling site. There are so many over the internet and you can know about them if you try to give it a search. Try not to be part of the sites that has a KYC.

Understanding the differences between bad and good casino isn’t so easy mate. You all are making it look like the only sites that scam are the unfamiliar ones and there are still few new sites that are genuine, reviews sometimes can even be deceiving. Some scam sites can actually look so real that you might be needing extra ordinary effort to detect that is scam.

Best advise really is to gamble on known sites, we have a lot of them here and if any negative thing happens, we know how to bring them to book.  I can never ever gamble on a site with KYC, that is one mistake I wouldn’t make in gambling, its trash. Why should a gambling site ask for KYC, for what use exactly?

[qwertyup23]

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These are actually helpful especially for newbies who are relatively new to the gambling world. But in all honesty, some are easier said than done. Gambling is an act which is very difficult to maintain and have discipline due to its nature being satisfying and giving adrenaline. Not to mention, everything revolves around money in that aspect- which is the primary need of a human.

My friend recently get scammed by a gambling site which he found by continuously browsing. On internet. ~Goodbye $200 .~

Why browsing the Internet looking for a gambling site, when you can come here on this forum and see dozens of established sites and new ones with reviews on them? I personally don't know about more reliable source of information regarding crypto gambling than this very forum. It's better to spend one hour reading about various gambling sites here than saving one hour, but losing $200 to some scammers, imo.

Yeah, it doesn't make sense if he cannot found any recommended gambling site on here because we are sharing the best gambling website which he can use to gamble. But that will be different if he doesn't know this forum so he can search on the internet and found many gambling websites in out there without knowing which is the good gambling site.

There are lots of legit and trustful gambling sites roaming around this forum. I guess one of the major considerations is the length of the gambling site's operation. If it has been around for years, it means that it already built its strong reputation and trust from its user. But you are right, doing research and asking is the best way in order to know if the gambling site is legit or not.

[Finestream]

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These are actually helpful especially for newbies who are relatively new to the gambling world. But in all honesty, some are easier said than done. Gambling is an act which is very difficult to maintain and have discipline due to its nature being satisfying and giving adrenaline. Not to mention, everything revolves around money in that aspect- which is the primary need of a human.

My friend recently get scammed by a gambling site which he found by continuously browsing. On internet. ~Goodbye $200 .~

Why browsing the Internet looking for a gambling site, when you can come here on this forum and see dozens of established sites and new ones with reviews on them? I personally don't know about more reliable source of information regarding crypto gambling than this very forum. It's better to spend one hour reading about various gambling sites here than saving one hour, but losing $200 to some scammers, imo.

Yeah, it doesn't make sense if he cannot found any recommended gambling site on here because we are sharing the best gambling website which he can use to gamble. But that will be different if he doesn't know this forum so he can search on the internet and found many gambling websites in out there without knowing which is the good gambling site.

There are lots of legit and trustful gambling sites roaming around this forum. I guess one of the major considerations is the length of the gambling site's operation. If it has been around for years, it means that it already built its strong reputation and trust from its user. But you are right, doing research and asking is the best way in order to know if the gambling site is legit or not.

I agree.This forum alone is very helpful to make things clear in your mind.You have all the freedom to ask from these forum members if they have been into that gambling site or is it legit or not.Sorry for your loss but be more cautious next time.Don't be dumb just to make profits.

[Vaculin]

I don't find this to be real, because even when you search internet for a gambling website with cryptocurrency acceptance you'll get a list of gambling websites that have gained good reputation from the cryptocurrency users. I think he might have got scammed through some referral link which he could've received into his email.

I have also thought that way. Maybe he was lured by some referrals which had made him scammed. It's still advisable to make a thorough research not just in the internet but also to this forum.There are a lot of gamblers here that can be of great help to us. We don't need to be more greedy just to satisfy our own wants.

[Rufsilf]

It's your friend fault then, randomly gamble on random gambling site from google and not searching or review first lol.

Talk to him, don't always trust whatever come from google result lol. It's not always safe, rip $200. There are so many online gambling, so be careful folks!

Correct, considering a lot of scams online nowadays, it's not advisable to gamble on any other sites without checking if it's legit or not. Maybe the friend is so trusting that he didn't think of anything else but to gamble only. It's surprising though that he can't remember the site when most of scammed people can't forget anything that ripped them off. 

[GreatArkansas]

Additional also on some gambling websites that are just collecting every personal information of people that will sign up on their website. Especially the password and your email address like they will use the email address and password to login to some website that they will likely guess it. Be careful always on visiting and registering accounts online, always double check.

[TheCoinGrabber]

This pretty much common sense. I think most important is #2 among you mentioned.

Basically make sure your AV is up to date and when you come across a site you want to try, go look it up on the forum to see reviews.

If there are none you can either make a thread about it to confirm if others have also heard about it or take the risk and be the first to try it, THEN make a thread about it.

[raven7886]

We can’t assume is  greed. Not everyone is greedy to lose money in gambling; at times it could be a mistake. It’s possible that his friend didn’t even take note of the site his opening or he just clicked on a site mistakenly. There are so many scam sites out there and I have been a victim, so I can tell that not all loses are due to greed, although I know perfectly that greed is a problem that causes most losses in gambling.

My suggestion is for everyone to always go through reviews before gambling on a site, don’t be too convinced that a site is genuine because of the bonus offers or whatsoever they have to offer. It is also important to be careful while browsing through the internet, to avoid clicking on wrong sites.

How can his friend not take note of a site opening, is he a newbie in gambling and what the smartness we preach here always is. It is very clearing this case that the young man was greedy and I can say this without mincing words that if we dig deep, we would always realize that of 1 to 10 scam issues that happens in gambling, there is always an atom of greed on the side of the player.

Let him that have ears hear, if anyone fails to go through reviews, check out familiar websites in gambling and do a proper research before gambling, they should be held responsible for their action and learn to put blames on themselves.