Would you rather….

[AmaGold70]

Would you rather play in a casino where you win a lot and big ones too but has strict KYC implementation and is a headache to actually cash out from or play in a casino with no KYC, totally private and secure but doesn’t let you win a lot?

I know that in casinos, there’s not much difference between rates of winning because it’s random but hypothetically which one is more important for you? Profit or Privacy?

You already know that people only go where they get to make extra money and KYC isn't going to be a problem because when money is involved we have a lot of patience, I will always go for the casino that I win alot regardless of the strictness of the casino I don't care. People are doing a lot of hard stuff for the money so KYC issues shouldn't be a problem for anyone and that isn't a headache for me, I think most gamblers have pass the era of being scared to give out your KYC because some casinos are now asking for it, and as a gambler if you are not winning then what's the point of gambling and there's no 100% guarantee that the casino without KYC is more safer.

[o48o]

It's your right to give your KYC to anyone, including on the gambling platform, but being more selective would certainly be better to avoid data being used improperly.
This is everyone's privacy issue and for people who are reluctant to do KYC then they also have the right to stick to their principles.

Some casinos that implement KYC will also not guarantee anything, but if the casino has obtained a certificate and is legally operated that is supervised by the government, perhaps it will be safer.
Rather than just giving KYC to new casinos that we don't know about, non KYC casinos that provide a lot of bonuses but will also end up deceiving a lot of people.

Before Zero Knowledge ID check comes, i don't see a better solution to it then current method, and at least EU is taking privacy seriously because, casinos and other institutions that require KYC needs to comply with GDPR privacy law.

Giving KYC doesn't "guarantee" anything, but neither does non-kyc casinos. In fact, i rather trust casinos that want to build for the future and accept regulations, then casinos that try to evade regulations.

[KiaKia]

It's your right to give your KYC to anyone, including on the gambling platform, but being more selective would certainly be better to avoid data being used improperly.
This is everyone's privacy issue and for people who are reluctant to do KYC then they also have the right to stick to their principles.

Some casinos that implement KYC will also not guarantee anything, but if the casino has obtained a certificate and is legally operated that is supervised by the government, perhaps it will be safer.
Rather than just giving KYC to new casinos that we don't know about, non KYC casinos that provide a lot of bonuses but will also end up deceiving a lot of people.

Before Zero Knowledge ID check comes, i don't see a better solution to it then current method, and at least EU is taking privacy seriously because, casinos and other institutions that require KYC needs to comply with GDPR privacy law.

Giving KYC doesn't "guarantee" anything, but neither does non-kyc casinos. In fact, i rather trust casinos that want to build for the future and accept regulations, then casinos that try to evade regulations.

God bless my friend, many people don't just get it and they talk as if they can die for privacy or decentralised casinos, they don't know the dangers that they possessed, it looks like something that can protect people because they don't want to expose who they are but on the other hand these platforms have all the reasons to rob their customers too.

If a decentralised casino goes bad there is nothing the law can do, and people will be calling them out on here like dumb beings, a bad casino with no regulation will hurt anyone with full chest, nothing the authorities can do about it.

If the casino is been regulated the attention of the law can be called, investigation will be a lot easier because the casino is registered and given the permission to run by the regulators.

[Fredomago]

To be honest, there are lots of folks who'd be willing to sacrifice their privacy and chase huge profits regardless of revealing their identity and documents for KYC but then looking at how stressful several casinos have made the process and how some still seize customers withdrawal after the very stressful KYC process, I think there's many like me who wouldn't want to go through that stressful process after winning huge profits and rather pick a private casino with lesser profit withdrawal. Maybe, If the KYC process isn't stressful and a casino is transparent and allow customers to withdraw very huge money after KYC then I'll consider the one that allows withdrawal of huge profits.

KYC is no longer a thing to be scared of if you are a gambler because it's rare for you to see a casino that are fully on No KYC. I wouldn't use any casino that is not transparent and gives headache whenever there is a withdrawal request. Rather, I will prefer to gamble in an offline casino without any strictness. Why would it be very easy for deposits and withdrawal becomes a problem it's a red flag.

Though it's really happening that after winning huge amount casino even those trusted casino will conduct reviews and might delay your money, but it will proceed and give you your winning if they don't find any possible suspecious activiy, if you win fair and square you are entitled to recieve your profits.

Just like you said, KYC is no longer an issue since gamblers are not afraid anymore just wanted to bet and willing to submit  anything.

[Satofan44]

I didn't ask you for your opinion pajeet. Go worship a cow or run away from a pig, whichever is the case is with you. Neanderthals were more developed specimen than your kind.  

Before Zero Knowledge ID check comes, i don't see a better solution to it then current method, and at least EU is taking privacy seriously because, casinos and other institutions that require KYC needs to comply with GDPR privacy law.

Giving KYC doesn't "guarantee" anything, but neither does non-kyc casinos. In fact, i rather trust casinos that want to build for the future and accept regulations, then casinos that try to evade regulations.

For privacy issues this technical solution does not do anything. It merely limits the chances that your data will get leaked. That can also be used as an argument to implement this everywhere because the risk of losing data is "low". It is a high speed lane to a totalitarian nightmare. The social credit system of China will be seen as an utopian hail Mary compared to what will be available in the EU.

Just like you said, KYC is no longer an issue since gamblers are not afraid anymore just wanted to bet and willing to submit  anything.

Empty brain filled with greed and envy. Accurate description of most gamblers around the world. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[taufik123]

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Giving KYC doesn't "guarantee" anything, but neither does non-kyc casinos. In fact, i rather trust casinos that want to build for the future and accept regulations, then casinos that try to evade regulations.

This is important, about how the regulations will be accepted by the casino and run them according to the legal corridor that has been set.
But more casinos don't want to be tied to regulation for tax reasons and fees that need to be paid, whereas some bookmakers are quite stingy and just want to take their own profits, so nowadays more illegal casinos are operating.

Accepting the Regulation and the stipulation of a rule is the initial requirement that the casino is serious enough to develop their business for the long term and provide security to their users so that there will be certainty whether the casino will give away their winnings when they achieve it and the legal casino also has a certificate that is believed that they are well registered and running in accordance with the rules made.

[HONDACD125]

You already know that people only go where they get to make extra money and KYC isn't going to be a problem because when money is involved we have a lot of patience, I will always go for the casino that I win alot regardless of the strictness of the casino I don't care. People are doing a lot of hard stuff for the money so KYC issues shouldn't be a problem for anyone and that isn't a headache for me, I think most gamblers have pass the era of being scared to give out your KYC because some casinos are now asking for it, and as a gambler if you are not winning then what's the point of gambling and there's no 100% guarantee that the casino without KYC is more safer.

For some people, money is less important than their privacy, and these are the kind of people who would go with the casino that might have lower chances of winning but won't ask them to verify their identity or provide their personal information. I know what you said is true and that most gamblers will probably go with the casino that gives them a higher possibility of winning something regardless of the fact that it is strict when it comes to KYC, but that's only a specific group of gamblers, gamblers who are into gambling for money or profits, and not for fun and entertainment.

Besides, when it says that the decentralized casino gives lower winning chances, it doesn't mean you won't win at all, but as they say, everything comes with a cost, so if you are compromising on your privacy, you get the reward in the shape of an increased winning probability, while those who don't want to compromise and decide to stay anoymous and private, they will have the normal odds or probabilities that people usually have in gambling, and I think that should be okay.

[Somto9Light]

Just like you said, KYC is no longer an issue since gamblers are not afraid anymore just wanted to bet and willing to submit  anything.

Yep I also noticed that some gamblers do not care about thier reputation, if they're sure of getting thier wining after providing whatever thing they're ask to provide they're perfectly fine. They don't care what happen next, and yeah KYC is no longer an issues, but that doesn't mean that we should be sharing our KYC in different betting platforms there are some newly launched platforms that we are not really sure if they're legit or not so we should be careful with this kind of platforms because we don't really know thier intentions.

[EdvinZ]

Would you rather play in a casino where you win a lot and big ones too but has strict KYC implementation and is a headache to actually cash out from or play in a casino with no KYC, totally private and secure but doesn’t let you win a lot?

I know that in casinos, there’s not much difference between rates of winning because it’s random but hypothetically which one is more important for you? Profit or Privacy?

Man, that's a no-brainer for me. I'm hitting that casino where I can actually win big, every single time. Look, I'm there to play and I'm there to win. That's the whole point, right?

Sure, KYC stuff is a hassle. It's a total pain filling out all those forms and waiting for them to verify your stuff. I get it. But that's a temporary headache. It's a one-time annoyance to get through the gates.

Winning big? That's the lasting feeling. That's the rush. That's what I'm chasing. I can put up with some paperwork and a wait to cash out if it means I'm walking away with life-changing money. A casino where you can't win a lot is just a fancy donation center. What's the point of total privacy if you're just there to lose your money slowly? I'd rather have a shot at a massive jackpot and deal with the bureaucracy.

Give me the real shot at profit any day. Privacy is cool and all, but you can't deposit privacy into your bank account.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Would you rather play in a casino where you win a lot and big ones too but has strict KYC implementation and is a headache to actually cash out from or play in a casino with no KYC, totally private and secure but doesn’t let you win a lot?

So this is like asking why one is so particular about keeping their finances private that they don't even want to pass a KYC protocol for any reasons right? What are they trying to hide...
Every casino claims to be provably fair so, just like you said, this is just for an analogy but I'll go for the most wins, with a clear KYC protocol.

Both of them are an important factor but privacy, to some extent, doesn't get broken by the KYC implementations. If you're really particular about maintaining pseudonymity, get a fake profile altogether.

I know that in casinos, there’s not much difference between rates of winning because it’s random but hypothetically which one is more important for you? Profit or Privacy?

[radjie]

Would you rather play in a casino where you win a lot and big ones too but has strict KYC implementation and is a headache to actually cash out from or play in a casino with no KYC, totally private and secure but doesn’t let you win a lot?

I know that in casinos, there’s not much difference between rates of winning because it’s random but hypothetically which one is more important for you? Profit or Privacy?

Most people generally prefer convenience when gambling, especially if they don't provide personal information to the gambling site. Even if the potential winnings aren't substantial, if it's convenient for users to withdraw funds whenever they want, it's better to avoid KYC on gambling sites.

[skarais]

I know that in casinos, there’s not much difference between rates of winning because it’s random but hypothetically which one is more important for you? Profit or Privacy?

Profit and privacy are two different things, and which one is most desirable depends on each gambler's goals. Personally, I don't care much about either of those things, but I do want to gamble at a safe casino with a good reputation, even if it requires me to pass KYC. I care about the privacy and security of my personal documents, that's why I don't gamble much at centralized casinos where KYC is mandatory for all users.

As a preliminary conclusion, both casinos have their own advantages and disadvantages. I prefer decentralized casinos because they allow gamblers to protect their privacy, while centralized casinos also offer the advantage of ensuring the utmost confidentiality of user documents. Both casinos offer potential benefits to gamblers, but it all depends on the games you play.

[PX-Z]

Would you rather play in a casino where you win a lot and big ones too but has strict KYC implementation and is a headache to actually cash out from or play in a casino with no KYC, totally private and secure but doesn’t let you win a lot?

I know that in casinos, there’s not much difference between rates of winning because it’s random but hypothetically which one is more important for you? Profit or Privacy?

Most people generally prefer convenience when gambling, especially if they don't provide personal information to the gambling site. Even if the potential winnings aren't substantial, if it's convenient for users to withdraw funds whenever they want, it's better to avoid KYC on gambling sites.

Non-KYC required casino is better in anyway, much better if you can just withdraw from it without any trouble or issue. Of course, such casino is rare today. Most are KYC required, although some or most only ask when withdrawal limit is reached such as $1000 withdrawals or so for them to ask personal information for their users.

[SFR10]

Would you rather play in a casino where you win a lot and big ones too but has strict KYC implementation and is a headache to actually cash out from or play in a casino with no KYC, totally private and secure but doesn’t let you win a lot?

I'd prefer the latter one more, but purely because of the privacy reasons ^{[as opposed to an easier withdrawal process]}. I have no issues with losing money because I only gamble what I can afford to lose, but considering that the number of data leaks is getting bigger and bigger, I can't say the same thing about the KYC stuff ^{[once it's out there, you can't do anything about it]}.

[IjawMan]

Would you rather play in a casino where you win a lot and big ones too but has strict KYC implementation and is a headache to actually cash out from or play in a casino with no KYC, totally private and secure but doesn’t let you win a lot?

I know that in casinos, there’s not much difference between rates of winning because it’s random but hypothetically which one is more important for you? Profit or Privacy?

I go together with profit and privacy cause it hurts having to settle for less when you can have it all but the centralized scheme of things makes it that we accept that we can not have both at once due to AML policies.
On the contrary you can hardly get an online casino that is completely KYC free, don't be fooled with all the market strategic statements on no KYC, there will be a large amount of money you'll win that you'll need KYC before withdrawal. Bearing this in mind I'll love to have the consistent win with simple fast withdrawals.

[Mahanton]

You already know that people only go where they get to make extra money and KYC isn't going to be a problem because when money is involved we have a lot of patience, I will always go for the casino that I win alot regardless of the strictness of the casino I don't care. People are doing a lot of hard stuff for the money so KYC issues shouldn't be a problem for anyone and that isn't a headache for me, I think most gamblers have pass the era of being scared to give out your KYC because some casinos are now asking for it, and as a gambler if you are not winning then what's the point of gambling and there's no 100% guarantee that the casino without KYC is more safer.

For some people, money is less important than their privacy, and these are the kind of people who would go with the casino that might have lower chances of winning but won't ask them to verify their identity or provide their personal information. I know what you said is true and that most gamblers will probably go with the casino that gives them a higher possibility of winning something regardless of the fact that it is strict when it comes to KYC, but that's only a specific group of gamblers, gamblers who are into gambling for money or profits, and not for fun and entertainment.

Besides, when it says that the decentralized casino gives lower winning chances, it doesn't mean you won't win at all, but as they say, everything comes with a cost, so if you are compromising on your privacy, you get the reward in the shape of an increased winning probability, while those who don't want to compromise and decide to stay anoymous and private, they will have the normal odds or probabilities that people usually have in gambling, and I think that should be okay.

When it comes to gambling people usually have different priorities and that’s why some don’t mind kyc while others completely avoid it. for many gamblers the main thing is profit if a casino gives them better odds and a higher chance of winning they don’t care if the platform is strict with kyc because at the end of the day what matters to them is walking away with money. money has a way of making people overlook inconveniences like paperwork or verification because the reward feels worth it. But there is another group of gamblers who value privacy more than profit these are the people who don’t want to hand over their documents or risk exposing personal details even if it means they have to play with standard odds or accept lower winning chances. for them gambling is more about entertainment and personal freedom than about chasing big profits.

It’s also worth noting that decentralized casinos don’t mean you cannot win at all they just may not offer the same boosted odds that centralized platforms sometimes give. it’s really about trade offs if you compromise privacy you might get better rewards if you keep your privacy intact you accept the regular probabilities. So at the end of the day it depends on what matters more to the individual some people will always chase profits no matter what others will stick to protecting their data and enjoying the game with peace of mind both approaches make sense depending on the mindset of the gambler.

[Mindyspace]

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Most people generally prefer convenience when gambling, especially if they don't provide personal information to the gambling site. Even if the potential winnings aren't substantial, if it's convenient for users to withdraw funds whenever they want, it's better to avoid KYC on gambling sites.

Yes, right? Decentralized casinos offer more freedom and privacy, but it's essential that gamblers are fully aware of the available options and make informed choices to protect their data and play safely.

[Jaycoinz]

Would you rather play in a casino where you win a lot and big ones too but has strict KYC implementation and is a headache to actually cash out from or play in a casino with no KYC, totally private and secure but doesn’t let you win a lot?

I know that in casinos, there’s not much difference between rates of winning because it’s random but hypothetically which one is more important for you? Profit or Privacy?

You already know that people only go where they get to make extra money and KYC isn't going to be a problem because when money is involved we have a lot of patience, I will always go for the casino that I win alot regardless of the strictness of the casino I don't care. People are doing a lot of hard stuff for the money so KYC issues shouldn't be a problem for anyone and that isn't a headache for me, I think most gamblers have pass the era of being scared to give out your KYC because some casinos are now asking for it, and as a gambler if you are not winning then what's the point of gambling and there's no 100% guarantee that the casino without KYC is more safer.

"A casino that you win alot" I really can't place the statement, is it that you arr saying that some casino you have better luck than others or are you actually saying something a whole lot different? Although I relate to the point of gamblers not minding to drop their kyc I mean I would also do that if the casino looks legit and handles their operations smoothly than to rather bet on a casino that will deprive you of your money even after the whole process of validation.

[Fredomago]

Just like you said, KYC is no longer an issue since gamblers are not afraid anymore just wanted to bet and willing to submit  anything.

Yep I also noticed that some gamblers do not care about thier reputation, if they're sure of getting thier wining after providing whatever thing they're ask to provide they're perfectly fine. They don't care what happen next, and yeah KYC is no longer an issues, but that doesn't mean that we should be sharing our KYC in different betting platforms there are some newly launched platforms that we are not really sure if they're legit or not so we should be careful with this kind of platforms because we don't really know thier intentions.

It's the gambler's decision making I guess as there are different opinions about it, like you said if the money will be release there are gamblers who are more willing to share their KYC for the sake of the winning amount, either a long time casinos or a newly open as long as they'll be able to collect their earnings, they don't care about what will happen after.

There's no assurance but with how things being embrace now, there are gamblers who don't care anymore what matters is what ways they do need to withdraw and receive their funds.

[SATWAT]

I go together with profit and privacy cause it hurts having to settle for less when you can have it all but the centralized scheme of things makes it that we accept that we can not have both at once due to AML policies.
On the contrary you can hardly get an online casino that is completely KYC free, don't be fooled with all the market strategic statements on no KYC, there will be a large amount of money you'll win that you'll need KYC before withdrawal. Bearing this in mind I'll love to have the consistent win with simple fast withdrawals.

In the last few years things have become increasingly challenging for gamblers due to strict KYC/AML rules these rules are causing chaos over big wins even in online forums where many cases of issues with these rules are emerging many individuals are now accepting the need to provide personal details as they prefer not to risk losing their winnings.
Fewer casinos are allowing withdrawals without KYC documentation although some still require details this is causing problems and I believe countries will have a significant advantage in implementing these regulations and maintaining control over player data.
Some who were initially opposed to the KYC rule have changed their views after facing similar issues and having no safe haven to fall back on they are now realizing that they must adapt or leave the gaming industry.