What would you do ?

[asu]

I agree with all you guys , I was offered just now by them a 20 mbtc prize for bringing this to their attention which is nice .

It's better than nothing. I'd be feel bad for you if they're not giving you any rewards exchange to the good bugs you have figured out. Also--out of curiosity, was the gambling sportsbook you were talking about is sportsbet?. It's alright if you can't say it.

[Questat]

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 ?

Maybe report the bug as that is the right thing to do, and who knows you'll get rewarded for your action, for sure a lot would take advantage on that bug as it can easily be found for regular gamblers, so it could also be noticed easily but at the same time it could also result to a big loss of the sportsbook, so reporting would prevent that from happening, especially if you are the first one to find it out.

[Japinat]

Like every gambler might do, I think they'll take advantage, that is not illegal, site made mistake and they'll pay, just like what we experience also, we also makes mistakes but we never blame the site for our mistake, instead we move on and correct that mistake.

I am not sure with the rules of the site because I don't normally read the entire TOS written before I gamble, but one thing for sure, they offer the line they'll have to pay for it, otherwise it could affect their reputation.

[AlexSimion]

Like every gambler might do, I think they'll take advantage, that is not illegal, site made mistake and they'll pay, just like what we experience also, we also makes mistakes but we never blame the site for our mistake, instead we move on and correct that mistake.

I am not sure with the rules of the site because I don't normally read the entire TOS written before I gamble, but one thing for sure, they offer the line they'll have to pay for it, otherwise it could affect their reputation.

Actually most gambling sites have in their T&C the fact that in case of software malfunctions , bugs etc , that they can void all payments and are not held liable for it.

[Blackdeath]

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 ?

Reporting the bug is really the right thing to do before other people take advantage of it. But do you think every gambler will do it? Of course not. It is easy to say but hard to do. To be honest once you experience to earn huge amount of money because of that bug you will start to become greedy and take advantage of that bug or exploit it.

[Japinat]

Like every gambler might do, I think they'll take advantage, that is not illegal, site made mistake and they'll pay, just like what we experience also, we also makes mistakes but we never blame the site for our mistake, instead we move on and correct that mistake.

I am not sure with the rules of the site because I don't normally read the entire TOS written before I gamble, but one thing for sure, they offer the line they'll have to pay for it, otherwise it could affect their reputation.

Actually most gambling sites have in their T&C the fact that in case of software malfunctions , bugs etc , that they can void all payments and are not held liable for it.

Well if that is the case then its good, but it still does not make the site safe from any exploit. Some gamblers who sees the bug many knows about the sites T&C and they'll withdraw right away the money, it will be easy for them if the site process withdrawals instantly like sportsbet.

[TheAndy500]

I agree with all you guys , I was offered just now by them a 20 mbtc prize for bringing this to their attention which is nice .
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Very good decision, you get Merit for that

The use of such an advantage is very unfair and for sure the website would make problem to withdraw winnings. I think that offering a reward in exchange for finding such a big bug is a very honest proposition, and if it is a serious company, then will definitely accept it with gratitude. In their place I would double the reward you propose

[Ryker1]

Well, I saluted to you of what you've done because not all people hiding on the internet have a good instinct like you.
If I were your place, I will also do the same as you have done because you perhaps have a problem when it comes to withdrawal from your fund to the site. Indeed, good and you didn't expect you received a small reward from them. You are a good samaritan that should follow everyone here not just our own greed will role over.

[milewilda]

I agree with all you guys , I was offered just now by them a 20 mbtc prize for bringing this to their attention which is nice .
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Very good decision, you get Merit for that

The use of such an advantage is very unfair and for sure the website would make problem to withdraw winnings. I think that offering a reward in exchange for finding such a big bug is a very honest proposition, and if it is a serious company, then will definitely accept it with gratitude. In their place I would double the reward you propose

Not all companies would really have that consideration on giving out bounties or some show of gratitude when someone do find a bug.
Lucky if theyve done such thing and unfortunate if they would just simply say thanks. LOL! Sooner or later these bugs would be found out
and as said if withdrawals becomes too obvious or does raise flags then it will automatically just hold wd as usual.So most people will make most of it
while they do still have the chance.

[onrise]

I would report the bug to the respective team and ask them to look at it. Also will try to place the bets and just to ensure that it is working or just it might be available but placing bets may not be possible. And then would let them know that such things had occurred and then whatever their directions would be then follow it. May be they may even reward the person for bring this to their attention.

[ReiMomo]

Good thing the company gives a bounty reward for the bug report and that is necessary. If we keep doing honest that will also have a good return just like what happen to OP has been received a reward from them. If you will win a huge amount from bug they will begin to investigate every account until the bug discovered and possible you may have a problem in withdrawal too.
A good job for you.

[bitcoinst]

I would advise you to inform the developers of the platform that you know about a vulnerability in the system which you can take advantage of.
However, you will be ready to disclose more specific information only for a fee.

[harizen]

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 ?

Let's face it rather than being an angel lol. Realtalk.

I believed 95% of people will try to take advantage of the bug before reporting it especially to those who encounter it for the first time since it's a rare case providing that site is already well-established. Of course, exploiting the bug for a long time might result in unusual behavior of the account since it was recorded. And before reporting it to the site, we need confirmations so there are several bets that will be made as part of collecting proofs. Up to these people now if they will withdraw the earnings then report or leave the profit and let the site decide.

That's not a form of greed for me. It's human nature. After all, surely there will be rewards for reporting that bug.

[Wintersoldier]

In my own point of view, i would definitely take adavantage of it rather than reporting the bug actually because money don't grow on trees that it is really a great opportunity for a every gambler to won a huge amount of profit thanks to that bug. But if i am not in need of money i think i would report the bug as soon as possible.

[asu]

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And before reporting it to the site, we need confirmations so there are several bets that will be made as part of collecting proofs. Up to these people now if they will withdraw the earnings then report or leave the profit and let the site decide.

That's not a form of greed for me. It's human nature. After all, surely there will be rewards for reporting that bug.

In this case. S/he tried the bug if it is freely working and then, after in awhile once the bet the have been place s/he urgently reported it to the site owner and has been able to cancel all the bets that was been placed.

[desertfox470]

As a gambler I would honestly take advantage to it and bet all the money that I have and afterwards might report it to the gambling site itself but this would near impossible to happen since most of the casino or sports betting platform always consider this kind of bugs and wouldn't be able to make a mistake for this since it would cost them so much money for it.

Also they always run a beta test/mode to see if there are some bugs, etc. and sometimes they would ask some participants to join the beta and give rewards if they find a bug.

[LbtalkL]

I want to be honest if I experience a bug like that I will try to recover all of my losses in doing gambling and report the bug afterwards and consider it as a reward for reporting to prevent more loss, The house has the majority of the wins so I guess its okay, I know everyone will do the same I hope it will not happens in reality.

[goinmerry]

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 ?

One thing for sure, I will take advantage of this bug. It's not that I'm in need of money or greed but it's not my fault to discover this. That's unintentional. We are not a good samaritan here but we are gamblers risking money as always.

And besides, this bug will surely be known later on as many players will also discover this. They will take advantage too so just ride them. It's impossible that only a few of them will test the bug even how loyal they are on that site.

[Stedsm]

Depends on your mentality and situation.

How?
If you are honest at mind and loyal at heart, you'll definitely report it to the gambling website to let them fix it and not to get exploited by others.

If your days are bad and you are looking for money and your mentality about gambling websites be like - Hey, their house edge is already stealing homes from people, why not me exploit them fully till they exhaust and close their business, haha! Then you will go the other way and just destroy that casino.

Both of the statements above are hypothetical and can be compared with gamblers on a case-by-case basis.

[Twinkledoe]

Depends on your mentality and situation.

How?
If you are honest at mind and loyal at heart, you'll definitely report it to the gambling website to let them fix it and not to get exploited by others.

If your days are bad and you are looking for money and your mentality about gambling websites be like - Hey, their house edge is already stealing homes from people, why not me exploit them fully till they exhaust and close their business, haha! Then you will go the other way and just destroy that casino.

Both of the statements above are hypothetical and can be compared with gamblers on a case-by-case basis.

Definitely, it depends on the player's position at the time of discovering the bug. But if your battlecry is not to fall this potential bug to greedy ones, you will report it immediately to the gambling site. Who knows, it is not only you that have had discovered such loophole in the system? Because if it will continue, that site will be bankrupt soon and you didn't do anything about it. Your conscience will bug you for the rest of your life. Your choice!!!