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3x 100% is NOT 300%
« on: November 18, 2011, 01:09:06 AM »
I joined a scratchcards site and they sent me an email saying that I had been chosen for a great 300% bonus. So I deposited $25, expecting $75 bonus. Instead I got $25 bonus and I emailed them , only to be told that the "300%" bonus is in fact 3 separate 100% bonuses. That is NOT 300%!! I have seen a few casinos try and pull this stunt, just got an email from Scratchmania telling me I can get 250%, which is 2 125% bonuses. I was so annoyed when this happened, I think it is misleading and WRONG.

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Re: 3x 100% is NOT 300%
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2011, 04:12:00 AM »
It seems misleading but I guess you have to read the fine print before making a deposit, was that info available in the terms and conditions somewhere?
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Re: 3x 100% is NOT 300%
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2011, 05:08:35 AM »
Yes, it probably was, but if someone says you have a 300% bonus, why would I assume it was anything but a 300% bonus?

I must admit that in the last year or so I have become a bit more lax with reading terms and conditions, which is bad. I guess after playing for 3-4 years, I have come to assume that I know most of the important things to look for like wagering, included games and max cashout and I don't tend to read much else - I used to spend hours looking at this stuff.

They did make it sound like a special bonus and when you go to their promo page, a 300% bonus is not listed, just the once-off 100% up to $200, so I couldn't find any more information about the bonus I was offered easily.

The email I got says :


Last month we paid out a total of $2,000,000 in winnings! This month we’ve already paid out $1,000,000 so, be a part of the next million!

Claim your 300% Welcome Bonus now!

Click here to access the lobby, we’ve got so many incredible games for you to play.

Deposit Now!

Happy Gaming
MegamoneyGames.com


and the 300%bonus part is clickable, but just takes you straight to the home page.

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Re: 3x 100% is NOT 300%
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2011, 08:58:43 AM »
Very misleading tactics.  You will see this a lot and all you can do is double check before you make your deposit.  Sorry you didn't spot it before you deposited.

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Re: 3x 100% is NOT 300%
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2011, 02:35:21 PM »
I guess it's a lesson learned then, advertising does involve a bit of lying most times. I always try to read the fine print even if it's time-consuming.
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Re: 3x 100% is NOT 300%
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2011, 04:43:32 PM »
That's why this forum is so great.  People come here to report good, bad, and ugly about casinos.  It is so helpful to the people who read it.

Can't beat this forum and its members.

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Re: 3x 100% is NOT 300%
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2011, 09:29:08 PM »
absolutely, medtrans! I would be lost without the helpful people on this forum. Even if I don't post that much, I do read the forum before trying new casinos etc, it is an invaluable source of information.

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