Are some casino scam accusations just negative marketing in disguise?

[Vaculin]

It does not matter the rank of the person. A newbie, member can also lay real complain of being scammed. On the other hand, a higher rank member can also speak ill of a casino in disguise to bring the casino down.

They’ll be very careful with that. Doing it without solid evidence would just backfire on them. And ranking up here isn’t easy anyway, it takes time and merit, so pulling something like that would just get the account red-tagged and treated like a disposable newbie account.

I’ve even seen some high-rank members get involved in scams before and end up red-tagged.
So I really doubt anyone would play that game without expecting serious consequences.

[IsraelK]

Sometimes, yes. A lot of “casino scam” accusations are really frustrated bettors amplifying bad beats or lost balances, and the noise itself becomes free marketing. In bitcoin-betting especially, transparency matters more: provably fair games, on-chain payouts, and no chargebacks mean the real edge is knowing which platforms are legit, not the drama around them.

[Su-asa]

I fully understand what you are talking about here but as for me I believe in the saying which make it clear that what goes around also comes around. If a group of company can not think of positive way to get customers rather than the negative ways just to spoil other people's business there's a higher chance that they will also get way they wish for others too, might not be in the business but their personal life too.

Let's keep that aside, I don't think casino will think of such thing but I still don't trust them as well, because we live in a world whereby many people are so desperate to make money without giving a second thought.
Nowadays there are more of AI works which are very difficult to detect, so anyone can use any AI tool that is very hard notice and make complain (maybe if not in this forum but in other Internet media like the social media and other areas) because if it's here, there's a higher chances that they will get caught.

[Maslate]

Sometimes, yes. A lot of “casino scam” accusations are really frustrated bettors amplifying bad beats or lost balances, and the noise itself becomes free marketing. In bitcoin-betting especially, transparency matters more: provably fair games, on-chain payouts, and no chargebacks mean the real edge is knowing which platforms are legit, not the drama around them.

I don’t really see that as marketing at all. If a casino’s reputation gets ruined, who actually benefits from that?
With thousands of casinos out there, one casino going down doesn’t really move the needle for the rest.

That’s why I think most of these newbie complaints aren’t paid attacks or some organized effort. If someone targets a casino, it’s more likely personal, probably just their own bad experience, not something funded or planned with bad intentions.

[aioc]

So it made me wonder, with how competitive the online casino space is now, is it really just about marketing and promos anymore? We all know casinos spend a lot to attract players, but do you think some of them also play dirty and use negative marketing? By that I mean, could some casinos be using throwaway or newbie accounts to post bad stories, accusations, or doubt against competitors, just to damage their reputation and scare players away?

We never know, because there is no evidence that something like this is really happening; what we have are complaints from players who violated the casinos' terms, many of whom are just sore losers who want to get back at the casinos because they think they were cheated.
This is why it's important that a casino has a representative here so they can address the issue, clear their names, and prove these accusations are all false.

[_act_]

By that I mean, could some casinos be using throwaway or newbie accounts to post bad stories, accusations, or doubt against competitors, just to damage their reputation and scare players away?

Owners of a very good casino will prefer to focus on marketing and how its business will go forward in the right way, not in a way that they will be looking for ways that their competitors can fall. There are competitions in businesses, but the business will focus more on advertisement, promotional offers and excellent services.

If some people bring accusations that they can not prove, it is possible that it can be people that have brought up accusations before against the casino, but which was later seen that the person is cheating. It can pain he person in the ass and think of using new accounts to damage the gambling site.

Another reason are people that are threatening the gambling site to pay them money, else they will damage their reputation online. But gambling sites are not falling for this stupidity.

[Doan9269]

There could be many reason to have spark up a scam accusation over a gambling casino, some are genuine while some in the other round are not, this is a normal expectation, especially when you're into a business that warrant dealing with people in large numbers and over the world, we cant do without coming across with such, but we must see that there are evidence to use in backing it up, while the casinos also states their own reasons for such action and at the end of the day, none is being affected.

[Wiwo]

We have trolls online and wherever there is competition definitely you will see the bad guy's in between, this is why we can't totally say there is no such thing as you been said, and even if the bad troll doesn't come out openly there be hired third-party account to do the job,  this is why is very important to always ask for evidence anytime we see such accusations.

The validity of a scam accusations is not based on forum ranks, but based on provable evidence on ground,  this is what will be used to pursue the case.

Sometimes those targeted blackmailing accusations are easy to know that is why we can easily tag them or put them on ignore to avoid their baseless accusations.

[nimogsm]

I think this strategy is widely used by competitors. Complaints and delays give the impression of unreliable service. But I think it would be suspicious to see only registered accounts with complaints about a specific service.But it is quite difficult to find out who ordered the anti-PR campaign. If the user does not mention the competitor in their posts, then one can only guess who needs it.

[TypoTonic]

So it made me wonder, with how competitive the online casino space is now, is it really just about marketing and promos anymore? We all know casinos spend a lot to attract players, but do you think some of them also play dirty and use negative marketing? By that I mean, could some casinos be using throwaway or newbie accounts to post bad stories, accusations, or doubt against competitors, just to damage their reputation and scare players away?

It's possible, but it could also be just someone with a personal grudge against the casino. Take this user for example, he even made a thread and started leaving negative tags to the casino's campaign participants, which I personally think is a bit too much. Even his signature and personal text has negative remarks about the casino.

[Fiatless]

I think ruining a competitor’s reputation is actually the most effective move for those with a smaller budget.
Once a reputation is damaged, it’s really hard to fix, even if the claims aren’t true.

That’s why we should be careful and not believe everything right away, even when screenshots are posted. These days, with AI and editing tools, it’s easy to fake stuff. Not saying newbies should be ignored, but your observation is valid. We just need to be more mindful before jumping to conclusions.

Without any valid proof, these accusations will not have any effect on the reputation of the casino. Negative advertisement is so popular that most gamblers no longer pay attention to these cheap blackmails. There are many accusations in the scam accusation board, but without any substantial proof, they will not gain much attention. Newbies' scam claims shouldn't be ignored if the have valid proofs.   

[YOSHIE]

I’m not saying all accusations are fake, there are real issues and real bad actors out there. But with so many new accounts and similar complaint patterns, it’s hard not to question if some of this is manufactured noise.

In the case of accusations of fraud that are made, in general it is difficult to answer what is true and what is false, from the exposure I know to several sources that state this.

There is no single, reliable percentage for how many online casino accusations are true versus false, as no comprehensive, publicly available research tracks the validity of every individual complaint globally. Research indicates that while legitimate issues exist, many player accusations stem from misunderstandings of how online gambling works or a tendency to underestimate their losses.

In my judgment there is no definitive answer to the case of allegations against online casinos.

In conclusion, distinguishing true accusations from false ones requires examining individual cases and considering whether the online casino is a licensed and regulated entity or an illegal, fraudulent operation.

To me that is the right answer to every topic of accusation for casinos that is logical and makes sense in a healthy manner.

[Awaklara]

By that I mean, could some casinos be using throwaway or newbie accounts to post bad stories, accusations, or doubt against competitors, just to damage their reputation and scare players away?

I’m not sure, but I’ve never thought about a scheme like what you’re thinking. If you think about it, that method is very likely doable. But I don’t think casinos with large marketing budgets would do that to their competitors. I just think some new users are actually senior users who don’t want to reveal themselves. But the casino really does experience that problem.

[coin-investor]

Reputation is very important for a casino, especially if it is new to the industry and building its brand. There are misguided gamblers who try to ruin that momentum for money.
And there are gamblers who cannot accept their losses and want to get back what they deposited, so no casino is immune to accusations of scamming.
But accusing and proving their accusation is real are two different things; if they cannot show proof that the casino scammed them, it will not stand to the community's scrutiny, so the bottom line is there are legit and fake accusations, and every accusation should be proven beyond a reasonable doubt for it to stand.

[Findingnemo]

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I’m not saying all accusations are fake, there are real issues and real bad actors out there. But with so many new accounts and similar complaint patterns, it’s hard not to question if some of this is manufactured noise.

You are seeing it wrong, negative marketing is still marketing but not like this, trashing their own name here is not going to make anything better but if they can do at their competitors, then it might make some sense. I guess you are talking about BC which is the name filled with the scam accusation board but if you read the thread then it looks like most are valid and it's not really accusation but delays due to the regulatory issues if I am not wrong.

[purple_sparkles]

Before using the services of a new casino, it makes sense to look for information about it on forums and other sources. You can always find a large number of reviews of different kinds, but on forums, for example, you can communicate directly with the people who leave these reviews, and the situation may become clearer. It is possible that the person made a mistake themselves, which led to an unpleasant situation, or that the issue has already been resolved. Usually, negative experiences are shared quickly, while positive ones do not always motivate people to take the time to write feedback.

[retreat]

We don't know for sure whether these accusations are just dirty marketing tricks or true accusations. However, from what I've seen, many of these accusations are based on user errors, some use multiple accounts, others disguise their location with VPNs, and other actions that violate casino rules. While some accusations are valid, they are far fewer than the violations committed by users themselves.

Whatever the accusation, we should remain critical and not immediately accept the narrative constructed by the accuser, as it could be an attempt to cover up their own mistakes and justify losses that were actually caused by personal negligence.

[qwertyup23]

So it made me wonder, with how competitive the online casino space is now, is it really just about marketing and promos anymore? We all know casinos spend a lot to attract players, but do you think some of them also play dirty and use negative marketing? By that I mean, could some casinos be using throwaway or newbie accounts to post bad stories, accusations, or doubt against competitors, just to damage their reputation and scare players away?

Allegation does not mean conviction- newbies can post freely in the scam accusation board about a specific online gambling platform but if they cannot substantiate their claim with evidence to the contrary, then everything they say are just plain words without any meaning.

I do think that newbies or people who frame or otherwise alleged that a gambling website is a scam without any evidence at all should be held accountable in some way. Perhaps tagging them a neutral trust should be a remedy?

I’m not saying all accusations are fake, there are real issues and real bad actors out there. But with so many new accounts and similar complaint patterns, it’s hard not to question if some of this is manufactured noise.

Again, everything would depend on the amount of evidence they submit to substantiate their claim. If they present nothing, then it's probably just a harassment/marketing tactic employed by them.

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

Honestly if we are considering the way some people are making scam accusations and the rate at which many of these are not even right, then we should know that its not proper to stand against a brand and accuse for no genuine reason, because if we thought of these same platforms fighting back, many accusers may end at being charged to court, because some of their accusations are baseless and without facts or proofs.

[rachael9385]

Lately I’ve noticed a lot of newbies popping up and posting negative comments about casinos, some are simple complaints while others are more serious and framed as full scam accusations, sometimes with “evidence,” sometimes without. Whether they’re valid or not usually depends on how the community looks at it.

So it made me wonder, with how competitive the online casino space is now, is it really just about marketing and promos anymore? We all know casinos spend a lot to attract players, but do you think some of them also play dirty and use negative marketing? By that I mean, could some casinos be using throwaway or newbie accounts to post bad stories, accusations, or doubt against competitors, just to damage their reputation and scare players away?

I’m not saying all accusations are fake, there are real issues and real bad actors out there. But with so many new accounts and similar complaint patterns, it’s hard not to question if some of this is manufactured noise.

well, the answer to your question is actually very simple, scam accusations can sometimes be negative marketing and a lot of times rhey are not. There are situations where people try to damage the reputation of a casino or make others draw their attention away from.it because they want the company to fall. sometimes it might actually be real because there are certain casinos that have scammed people