Casinos with manual withdrawal process is a red flag.

[$crypto$]

What is clear is that I don't like casinos with manual withdrawals, especially if you have to wait for the approval of the financial department, it will take a long time to process --- imagine if there are withdrawals above 500 users manually? You can imagine how long it will take to process.

I wouldn't say a casino with a manual withdrawal process is a sign of danger, but I play more at casinos with instant withdrawals, so it's our habit that withdrawing funds from the casino must be fast.

[Oluwa-btc]

I practically don't like the fact that casinos deprive their bettors,players or customers the transparency and sincerity they deserve.Come to think of it,if deposits are instant but withdrawals are slow,delayed and complicated;then scrutinize such casinos carefully.You can use this withdrawal means to identify a trustworthy casino platform.

[danherbias07]

Must someone approve it first? Does that mean someone should always be there just to attend to the withdrawal processes? That's lame and too much hard work. Yes, that's a red flag because that means they will be monitoring everything, which also means they do not trust their own security.

That is crazy. It's actually the first time I heard about it. I am thankful that I have not experienced this type of online casino in the past because I would probably bomb them with curse words, especially if it took longer than a day or two.

[Pandu Geddon]

When a casino has an automatic withdrawal process, it makes the withdrawal process to be very easy, transparent and this kind of casinos are more trustworthy than those using manual withdrawal process.

Yes, casinos with automatic withdrawal processes provide a certain level of convenience and trust for gamblers. Although for certain withdrawal amounts, there may be casinos that review the withdrawal first. But for reasonable amounts, withdrawals can happen automatically. 
Not to judge casinos that process withdrawals manually, but there is a potential for unpleasant situations for gamblers if that happens. If they are available at all times, it might not be a problem. The issue arises if withdrawals become slow at certain hours.

[Shinpako09]

Huh? Is there such a thing? I’ve heard of delayed withdrawals, but not manual withdrawals, if my memory serves me right. Just automatically avoid them if there are. That’s such a hassle. Instant withdrawals are a big deal for most players, if not all. For some, it’s even a deciding factor. Casinos care about their reputation and good feedback, so most of them offer instant withdrawals, whether they’re new or old.

[goldkingcoiner]

When I’m using a Casino if their withdrawal process is manual I see it as a red flag, I believe a casino withdrawal process should be an automatic one. Some casino when you withdraw you need one of there admin to approve your withdrawal before you can receive your money which is not supposed to be so and this kind of casino can easily scam people.
When a casino has an automatic withdrawal process, it makes the withdrawal process to be very easy, transparent and this kind of casinos are more trustworthy than those using manual withdrawal process.
Casinos that has scammed people in this forum and outside this forum are more of those casinos that uses manual withdraw process, a casino that uses manual withdrawal process has an intention of scamming people in the future, because I see no reason why a honest and genuine casino will be using a manual withdraw process.

Any casino that has a manual withdrawal process is certainly a red flag. Because that means the casino has a small userbase or is doing anything it can to draw out the writhdrawal process or does not need or perhaps even cannot afford the proprietary tools that other casinos use for the withdrawal system.

I keep away from untrusted, new as well as small casinos.

Not sure about the exit scam risks but they are far higher than from the big casinos.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

When I’m using a Casino if their withdrawal process is manual I see it as a red flag, I believe a casino withdrawal process should be an automatic one. Some casino when you withdraw you need one of there admin to approve your withdrawal before you can receive your money which is not supposed to be so and this kind of casino can easily scam people.
When a casino has an automatic withdrawal process, it makes the withdrawal process to be very easy, transparent and this kind of casinos are more trustworthy than those using manual withdrawal process.
Casinos that has scammed people in this forum and outside this forum are more of those casinos that uses manual withdraw process, a casino that uses manual withdrawal process has an intention of scamming people in the future, because I see no reason why a honest and genuine casino will be using a manual withdraw process.

You are absolutely right, no genuine online service, whether casino or an exchange should be using a manual withdrawal process to process users withdrawal request, I completely agree that any casino using this method of withdrawal should not be trusted as they can easily turn into a scam in the near future..

The only exception I will consider in this regard is if the casino is still very much new, that is a casino that is not up to six months old, when a casino is new, they might want to keep everything including withdrawal processing manual to avoid issues that could relate to software malfunctioning or hackers finding a loophole from where they might try to exploit the casino..
But after six months old, if a casino is still operating on a or with manual withdrawal process, then such a casino is high risk and shouldn't be trusted.

[Woodie]

For security purposes it can be a safe guard to avoid losing money from hacks and all that.. but the trade off is that you will have frustrated customers who will not like this and might not be coming back to play on such a platform and it's simply just a big inconvenience on your client's!

A happy client is equal to a booming business...

[Joeboy]

Manual ke, a manual withdrawal process is a complete waste time especially if that casino has a lot of users, and I don't even think that casino should still be depending on a manual withdrawal process in this age, considering how the rise of gamblers keep getting on the steady...But then we have to understand that coz a casino is using an automatic withdrawal system doesn't mean they can't be shady, and again I don't think we should even be judging a casino as shady and scam prone just coz they are are still depending on the manual withdrawal process...Sure I don't like the manual system but then we still have a lot of new casino that are still yet to have a lot of customers and staff, and coz of that they really want to be very careful to prevent any kind of fraud from its users and whatnot...I only will judge a casino as shady when they engage in shady act, such as withholding withdrawal without a clear reason, changing rules after gamblers secure a win and whatnot...

[Fivestar4everMVP]

For security purposes it can be a safe guard to avoid losing money from hacks and all that.. but the trade off is that you will have frustrated customers who will not like this and might not be coming back to play on such a platform and it's simply just a big inconvenience on your client's!

A happy client is equal to a booming business...

Yeah, exactly a good point and something I did mentioned on my comment above as well, but using security against hack  as a reason for the casino to maintain a manual withdrawal process is not a good enough excuse except the casino in question is still a new casino under the age or 6 months like I did mentioned in my previous comment..

Any casino that has been in active operation for more than 6 months should or must have put in place all security features and infrastructures that should let them activate a automatic withdrawal processing for their customers without the fear or them getting hacked..
It's true that no platform is 100% hack proof but there should be a level a  casino gets to in development, and they become confident in what they have built that it can't be easily hacked.

[nimogsm]

I fully support this. If my funds are deposited automatically into my gaming account, I also want everything to be withdrawn back to my wallet without delay. When withdrawals are manual, it feels like they're just looking for an excuse not to return my funds, even though I know I didn't violate any rules. If I see this in their terms of service, I'm unlikely to be their client. I'm all for automation.

[Cantsay]

When checking out a new casino to use, among the first things I check is the withdrawal process, fees, and speed so whether the casino or gambling site mean good for the industry or not, as long as the withdrawal process is manual and it will lead to my withdrawal being delayed then I’m out of there for good.

Withdrawal speed a huge non-negotiable deal for me, so whether they are trying to make the next level gameplay or not, as long as withdrawal is slow, I’m not going to use that site.

[Moreno233]

Manual withdrawal process is not something I will be excited about and in choosing a casino for regular gambling, I consider that as key consideration because I don't like it. I love automatic withdrawal because it is faster and efficient and can process thousands of withdrawals within minutes unlike manual withdrawals to waste time and still prone to errors. I don't think there is any big casino that still use manual withdrawals, it is always small and understaffed casinos that still use this method.

[keyscore44]

Manual withdrawals don’t automatically equal scam. What matters is how the casino handles the process and whether they actually pay players consistently and fairly.

We're not saying that manual withdrawals are a scam. However, they are a sign of weakness - either in security or insufficient funds to pay out rewards. Such weakness simply increases risk, and increased risk is a red flag.

[qwertyup23]

This is one of those features that is a deal breaker to most gamblers if they see manual withdrawals that are subject to the discretion of the admin.

Like you mentioned, instant withdrawals should be followed by gambling websites to ensure security and protection of your funds. Having a manual withdrawal puts all of your winnings at risk given that the administrator has the power to withhold your funds for any reason thereof.

If you encounter a gambling website that has a manual withdrawal system, then just avoid it unless it is an established/reputable online casino that has been operational for years. Most likely, they will require you to either submit KYC documents or other pre-requisites to grant such withdrawal (although it is still a hassle).

[cryptoaddictchie]

I get why manual withdrawals can feel like a red flag, especially when you’re waiting on an admin to approve your money. That said, not every casino with manual processing is planning to scam, some use it for fraud checks, AML compliance, or to review large wins. The real issue isn’t manual vs. automatic, but how transparent, consistent, and timely the payout process is. A trustworthy casino, whether manual or automated, should communicate clearly and pay within their stated timeframe without excuses.

[coin-investor]

.. a casino that uses manual withdrawal process has an intention of scamming people in the future, because I see no reason why a honest and genuine casino will be using a manual withdraw process.

I agree that all the casinos I'm playing and played implement instant withdrawal; they only delay your withdrawal request to clarify some details and check, but they will eventually grant your withdrawal.
All the top casinos offer instant withdrawals, which attract more players, and it's one of the features gamblers consider before signing up.
Stake is one of the casinos with instant and fast withdrawal, you can get in in less than 3 seconds.

[Floxynice]

I don't fully agree with you that manual withdrawal is a scam. Casinos adopt the manual process for security reasons especially when large withdrawals is involved. What I will consider a scam attempt or red flag is when there is constant delays which they often blame on the manual withdrawal process or unavailability of an admin to approve the withdrawal. Or when there is a sudden demand for KYC before the withdrawal is approved.  That will be considered as an obvious red flag. If everything goes smoothly, why bother if it's manual or not?

[rbynxx]

When I’m using a Casino if their withdrawal process is manual I see it as a red flag, I believe a casino withdrawal process should be an automatic one. Some casino when you withdraw you need one of there admin to approve your withdrawal before you can receive your money which is not supposed to be so and this kind of casino can easily scam people.
When a casino has an automatic withdrawal process, it makes the withdrawal process to be very easy, transparent and this kind of casinos are more trustworthy than those using manual withdrawal process.
Casinos that has scammed people in this forum and outside this forum are more of those casinos that uses manual withdraw process, a casino that uses manual withdrawal process has an intention of scamming people in the future, because I see no reason why a honest and genuine casino will be using a manual withdraw process.

Not just a red flag but it's kinda annoying tbh. Been through on that kind of casino just months ago and tbh I already wind down on using them for good. With so many advancement of the technology to be automated here comes casinos that are asking for KYCs then let the withdrawal process be manual checked just because they don't trust their user who give them what they asked to be known, just lol.

It's really a deal breaker and most people don't want any hassle over their withdrawals just like what the users did when they deposit on the platform. We know it's about those AML laws that they wouldn't want to let it slip but I guess even after these days this problem still persist and their reason would always be for the sake of regulation.

[aioc]

It depends on the casino and the timeline for processing manual withdrawals. If they clearly state in their terms or FAQ that they manually process withdrawals and the reason is justified, we cannot mark them as a red flag.
As long as the casino is not receiving complaints of too much delay, and asking for many documents, and they require you to undergo a lot of verification.
We as gamblers have choices if we are not comfortable with manual, then play in casinos with instant withdrawal, but be sure they are reputable.