Connecting to Public Wifi

[Jating]

I haven't experience it, although I used to IP addresses, one from home, or if I wanted to used data as I used a different provider. But I haven't been ban using this IP addresses, maybe they have recognized it and so they allow me to used it.

But perhaps if they recognized a 3rd and it's a public WIFI? Maybe they will suspected of something, thus not allow you to play. And there is another question if suddenly you win big with this public IP addresses that they might fight it suspicious and it could lead to a ban or your account being restricted or something.

[Lida93]

It depends on the casino operator; but not something I would recommend doing unless entirely necessary.
Although unlikely, they could always use it against you if you hit a Jackpot.
Then you would be out of luck.

The casino will just let it slide for now to just keep him playing until he gets the jackpot. I'd stay away to casinos doing this even if a casino is reputable. Those with threads like this.

Thats got to be a strategy of a casino once they see you win a big. A casino accusing a user of multiple accounts is not new. There are several threads of it in the forum.

The casino's don't want to lose a penny as much as the gambler hates to lose and they will try to utilize any advantage to deny you access  to  big wins when it happened that sometime ago you acted against their terms of operations. In avoidance of any complications Op shouldnt make use of a public WiFi except it is a matter of urgency the worth risking it, else just be rest assured that casino's can always use such fault against you in your future big wins.

Yeah it's isn't new for casinos to accusing users of multiple accounts use and other offenses however if they have legitimate evidence to prove their claims then there's nothing the gambler or anyone can do about it because all rules of operations is already stated in their ToS of which the gambler accented to while at the point of registration.
For Op, I pray you get well fast. Cheers!

[angrybirdy]

I visit the city here few weeks ago due to my personal medical appointment. I notice that they have public wifi because I’m only allowed to use my Tab as mobile device due to my eye condition.

I just thought playing a little bit gambling while waiting for my appointment but then I realized that online casino has a strict rules about IP sharing. I'm really skeptical to connect because I’m not sure whether someone connected on it that play on same online casino that I’m playing. I don’t want to risk being connected to someone randomly.

I want to get the opinion how casino deal with this kind of situation. If you caught up on this messed up situation, how can you possibly defend yourself to online casino operators?

I don't know the rules but maybe it depends to a casino how to handle that kind of situation, but for me, I don't usually use public wifi if ever I have a plan on doing gambling, I prefer to use mobile data instead of using public wifi for the sake of my privacy. This type of incident usually stated in the terms and conditions or rules of a gambling site.

[Weawant]

A few times it may not really consist a problem or bee an issue with the casino until you actually hit a jackpot or probably win a huge amount of money then the casino may use it against you because they usually make sure big wins and Jack pots go through some good levels of scrutiny before payouts except for that you may not have much challenge.

Asides the casinos rules and policies, it's usually not really advisable you connect your personal device to public WiFi especially such found in public palaces with open access, it could expose you to some dangers making your device prone to been hijacked, as much as possible avoid connecting to public wifi except for personal WiFi whereby you have got a personal relationship with some level of trust on such persons then it can be considered safe to an extent otherwise for your safety and to maintaining a good level of security with your details and informations avoid connecting to public wifi totally.

[Assface16678]

I visit the city here few weeks ago due to my personal medical appointment. I notice that they have public wifi because I’m only allowed to use my Tab as mobile device due to my eye condition.

I just thought playing a little bit gambling while waiting for my appointment but then I realized that online casino has a strict rules about IP sharing. I'm really skeptical to connect because I’m not sure whether someone connected on it that play on same online casino that I’m playing. I don’t want to risk being connected to someone randomly.

I want to get the opinion how casino deal with this kind of situation. If you caught up on this messed up situation, how can you possibly defend yourself to online casino operators?

I don't know the rules but maybe it depends to a casino how to handle that kind of situation, but for me, I don't usually use public wifi if ever I have a plan on doing gambling, I prefer to use mobile data instead of using public wifi for the sake of my privacy. This type of incident usually stated in the terms and conditions or rules of a gambling site.

That's a good choice, also using public WiFi is risky in a sense that some hackers or with malicious intent tend to target those devices that is connected in public wifi, note that everyone could connect in a public wifi so anyone could also do wrong doings and also it will raise the risk of having viruses in your devices that's why some casino has policy of blocking public wifi so their website will be safe from vulnerability or risk also of being compromised by the malicious intent by other people, its better to not access any online casino it will aldo protect your login credentials and your funds, better bring your own pocket wifi so you will be sure that your devices or accounts are safe from malwares or malicious virus.

I personally don't trust any public wifi, even I have to access something I will make sure that I have mobile date so I can keep sakr my device and accounts.

[maydna]

I've never tried it. I don't want to try to gamble at an online casino when I'm connected to public wifi. It makes me uncomfortable with the connection. I don't know whether there are strict regulations regarding IP sharing or whether there will be restrictions implemented by the admin, especially if they know that visitors are gambling at their place. That is very risky for me and also my gambling account, especially if I am in a country that prohibits gambling. My device connected to public wifi could be reported to the ISP to be traced to who is connected to the public wifi. Instead of taking big risks, it is better not to connect to any public wiFi and not gamble at online casinos when in a public space.

[Outhue]

Interesting, but I will like to inform you that not all online casinos care about this, unless it's available in their terms and conditions, but I have used a public wifi to gamble before and nothing bad happen, although I won't recommend that anyone should do the same because we aren't using the same online casino platform.

And later I found out that using public WIFI is not even safe, for your data and stuff, you can easily get hacked connecting to any public wifi 📶, some crazy hackers will even intentionally on their WIFI waiting for someone to connect, and you as a person will be thinking you have access to free data.

It's not a big problem on the casino part, at least it shouldn't be, because IPs do changes few times in a day, especially when you on and off your data, I believe it's the same with WiFI network too, as this is what happens when I use my Router to connect to my PC and other hardware.

[robelneo]

I just thought playing a little bit gambling while waiting for my appointment but then I realized that online casino has a strict rules about IP sharing. I'm really skeptical to connect because I’m not sure whether someone connected on it that play on same online casino that I’m playing. I don’t want to risk being connected to someone randomly.

I want to get the opinion how casino deal with this kind of situation. If you caught up on this messed up situation, how can you possibly defend yourself to online casino operators?

It depends on the casino's terms but as always when in doubt, don't do it or better contact support if they allow using public wifi that can change your IP address, but be sure that you're always using the same device for all your casino activity, like all platforms connecting to users' activity they record everything from your location, your change of IP and devices that you've used if there are suspicious activity you will have to verify your account, especially if there is a big amount of winning in your account.

[bakasabo]

I would not use public wifi for one simple reason - I dont know what its IP has been used before. It might turn that  someone has used public wifi for cheating, and when I connect with it, it mighr cause my account to be banned. It will be very hard to explain to support that it was done accidentally and I have nothing to do with it. Security issues is also importand, but not as being guilty for someone else actions.

[Oilacris]

I've never tried it. I don't want to try to gamble at an online casino when I'm connected to public wifi. It makes me uncomfortable with the connection. I don't know whether there are strict regulations regarding IP sharing or whether there will be restrictions implemented by the admin, especially if they know that visitors are gambling at their place. That is very risky for me and also my gambling account, especially if I am in a country that prohibits gambling. My device connected to public wifi could be reported to the ISP to be traced to who is connected to the public wifi. Instead of taking big risks, it is better not to connect to any public wiFi and not gamble at online casinos when in a public space.

Even logging in with my email or with my social media or even with my bitcointalk account details then i dont really have that much confidence when connecting into a public wifi. As much as possible
if ever i do able to make use of my data connection then i would really be making those kind of accessing specially if its really that account related.So far i dont have experience on logging in with gambling site account and having that worry about ip problems because most gambling sites arent really that too strict when it comes to this and this is why i dont really have that much worry when it comes connecting into public wifi. If you arent that confident then you can just simply skip out and connect if ever there's a possible access through net without needing that public one.

[swogerino]

I visit the city here few weeks ago due to my personal medical appointment. I notice that they have public wifi because I’m only allowed to use my Tab as mobile device due to my eye condition.

I just thought playing a little bit gambling while waiting for my appointment but then I realized that online casino has a strict rules about IP sharing. I'm really skeptical to connect because I’m not sure whether someone connected on it that play on same online casino that I’m playing. I don’t want to risk being connected to someone randomly.

I want to get the opinion how casino deal with this kind of situation. If you caught up on this messed up situation, how can you possibly defend yourself to online casino operators?

The risk is always big when connecting to public Wi-Fi especially on random places,you were waiting for your appointment so I believe no big risk of you being hacked by a random hacker at the doctor so most likely it is the casino operator who have strict policies regarding where to connect,personally though I can connect anywhere in my city and I had never problems logging in to my favorite casino where I usually play.

The risk is real when you are in a random coffee shop or similar place and you see the Wi-Fi is free without password or WPA2-WPA3 encryption which is the best nowadays,that is a big red flag,much worse than the casino operator as someone can see your credentials through MITM (man in the middle attack) and stole them from you.

[retreat]

I myself avoid using public WiFi to connect to my device, because I don't really trust public networks that might be able to compromise my device. Especially when it comes to gambling, I never gamble on a public network because I'm worried that the casino will detect me using the same network as other players and that could cause problems for my account. So, as much as possible, don't use public networks when you play because you don't know when the casino will give a ban warning to your account.

[Russlenat]

I would prefer to use mobile data over the public wifi.

Public wifi are usually operated by private, like in a big institutions (hospital, restaurant, and malls). All the logs can be monitored by them, and they aren't responsible of anything in case they'll try to look on what websites their users visited because it's just name public but it's actually private.

While mobile data which I find safer, our logs will direct to the ISP's server, it's just similar to having our personal connection at home, either through wireless of Fiber connection.

[AmoreJaz]

I realized that online casino has a strict rules about IP sharing.

You're account is at risk of getting ban if there's another user connected to the same WIFI and are accessing the same website you access. It could be flagged as multi accounting. So I suggest that you don't do it again if your account now is still fine, prevention is always better than cure as they say.

Additionally, there's also a chance that your account will be hacked, and according to this article (https://www.aura.com/learn/dangers-of-public-wi-fi), here are the 10 Dangers of Public Wi-Fi .

1-Identity theft via online victim profiling
2-Infecting your device with malware
3-Stealing your passwords
4-Snooping for confidential data
5-Business Email Compromise
6-Ransomware attacks
7-Session hijacking
8-Taking over your online accounts
9-Targeting you with phishing attacks
10-Gaining remote control of your device

with those above dangers mentioned, i would say those are very good reasons not to use public wifi upon accessing your casino account. in that manner, you can avoid those possible dangers and don't regret for something later on. if you want to entertain yourself while waiting for something, much better to use your dummy account.

because let's say you already have a VIP acct or has higher level in the casino and for some few minutes of playing outside, you will possibly ruin your account. so yeah, better hold on to that desire of playing and just access your account in your home, where you are safer from potential threats.

I would prefer to use mobile data over the public wifi.

Public wifi are usually operated by private, like in a big institutions (hospital, restaurant, and malls). All the logs can be monitored by them, and they aren't responsible of anything in case they'll try to look on what websites their users visited because it's just name public but it's actually private.

While mobile data which I find safer, our logs will direct to the ISP's server, it's just similar to having our personal connection at home, either through wireless of Fiber connection.

most are accessing public wifi because it is free. but i also don't recommend it, much better to use your own data if you really can't wait til you're home. with so many sophisticated hacking softwares these days, better secure your account by avoiding this kind of practice.

[coin-investor]

There are always risks in connecting to a private WiFi that is why I never do that there's prepaid data here in our country so I need not connect a public WiFi to protect my device and accounts

https://www.aura.com/learn/dangers-of-public-wi-fi

And when connecting to a public WiFi to paly in your favorite casino, the only way you'll know that its safe and ok is to ask support about this, so you will be guided on how you will proceed, I'm sure every casino has a policy regarding connecting to a public WiFi as long as there is no changes of device and the location is within the proximity of the location that you always use to play.

[alani123]

If a casino has a strict policy about IPs then I would ask them directly what's their stance on connecting on public wifi.
Personally I would prefer not to use any casino that is so strict though because I like to use a VPN for security reasons.

Especially when you have to connect to public WiFi, unless the establishment hosting the WiFi is very good with network security, you should be using a VPN too! Municipal and county authorities which often host WiFis are not good with security, often due to lack of funds. So be extra careful with anything that involves personal info and money when connecting to these networks.

Honestly since we're in a forum about bitcoin I might as well recommend that there are plenty of privacy-friendly casinos that work with crypto and will not mind at all if you're using a VPN.
Doesn't hurt to try a new one and potentially make the switch.

[Crypt0Gore]

Don't even try to use any public wifi, they are not always safe.

There are many dangers awaiting anyone connecting their devices to the wifi network, like..

Identity theft through online victim profiling.

Loss of passwords.

Snooping for confidential data.

Ransomware attacks.

Even malware infection is possible.

Sometimes I always come across public wifi in my area but I know that they are not always safe, this is why I don't bother connecting my phone or devices to such networks, this is not recommendable.

[Russlenat]

I would prefer to use mobile data over the public wifi.

Public wifi are usually operated by private, like in a big institutions (hospital, restaurant, and malls). All the logs can be monitored by them, and they aren't responsible of anything in case they'll try to look on what websites their users visited because it's just name public but it's actually private.

While mobile data which I find safer, our logs will direct to the ISP's server, it's just similar to having our personal connection at home, either through wireless of Fiber connection.

most are accessing public wifi because it is free. but i also don't recommend it, much better to use your own data if you really can't wait til you're home. with so many sophisticated hacking softwares these days, better secure your account by avoiding this kind of practice.

This thread is a good warning for gamblers out there who thought of accessing their gambling account using public wifi. Personally, I have also tried accessing my account but that was when I was still new in gambling and my account balance is significantly low, and I'm not worried if it will be locked.

Good thing OP has brought up this topic, we already read all the possible risks, so if someone made a mistake doing the same, it should not happen again. Sometimes when we are in an area where mobile data is slow, we should not resort to using a public wifi as knowing all these risk, we can make a mistake as it could be a costly one. 

[slapper]

You encountered a typical digital tech issue. Gambling on public Wi-Fi is dangerous. These hubs are public, therefore sharing an IP with another casino client is risky. Online casinos check this for fraud and game integrity. If they find several accounts from one IP, they may block or investigate
Consider using mobile data if available. It hides your online gambling activity with a unique IP. But suppose you're already in trouble with the casino. Straightforward honesty is your defense. Explain that you're utilizing public Wi-Fi for medical reasons. Casinos expect this and usually have solutions. Keep calm, explain your case, and you'll likely be back to fun gambling soon. Remember, the house appreciates players who follow the rules

[Z_MBFM]

You should avoid public WiFis in your personal devices. I am not saying this because of the casino’s IP restrictions, you should do this in order to get saved from scams. Many hackers and crackers often connected with these free public WiFis. Once a user connects its device to this wifi and if he does any transaction, then there is high risk that the hacker will know your payment method details. Hence always try to avoid using public wifi. And yes many casinos doesn’t allow to connect to the casino through these shared internet.

Yes, when hackers can connect to a WiFi network, they can take control of the devices connected to that same WiFi network.  So when you don't have any important data on your device or large crypto holdings or large amounts deposited into your gambling accounts.  Then you can easily connect to any Wi-Fi network and enjoy the Internet.  You should never connect to a public Wi-Fi network if you have any sensitive information or crypto stored on your device.  In this case your device may be hacked