offtopic: My thoughts about the bonuses - should I believe it or not?

[Extreme]

Who do you think is paying for these 100% bonuses? Do you think it is from
the casino's income?
Very unlikely.
It is well-known that casino gets its profits only from the players,
therefore all the bonuses will come from players playing in the casino.
It looks to me like any information about different bonuses is just another
way to advertise your casino.
At least, if I had my own casion, I'd do the same.
I can't recall any real casinos in Las Vegas that give out bonuses.
On the net I came across only one casino http://www.vegasworld.net - which do not
advertise any bonuses. Does anybody know smth about that casino ?

[flipshark]

The players losing money are paying for these bonuses. however you have to understand they are a little misleading.

If you read the fine print you will find out that the bonus ammount plus the deposit has to be wagered 3-5 times before it can be withdrawn.

IE you deposit $100 and get a $100 match bonus. That's $200 now in order to withdraw the bonus you have to wager $1000 at their casino. Most people lose both their $100 initial deposit and their bonus before being able to cash out.

thus the casino makes money.

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[knightrider]

well said Flip. the bonuses are legit, i've had my share. but casinos are in business to make money and when it's all added up, they do. it's a highly competitive market so they toss you the bonus to try and get your steady business. excellent marketing if you ask me.

[STEVE TURNER]

For the last year, posters on this site have warned against big bonus. Look for reduced juice,

[Jeff]

I'd take reduced juice any day.

As for Vegas and bonuses, vegas actually gives plenty.....

Free drinks, comped meals and hotel rooms.....hell, if you're a big enough fish, they'll fly you in from the other side of the world and put you in their most expensive suits.....