Warning: 15% Bonus at Interwetten is a trap

**kdmfox** · 11-09-05, 10:16 AM

"Interwetten reserves the right without explanation to exclude certain players from a bonus on deposits."

This is the last line on their bonus rules, which I had a hard time trying to understand ... But this last line seems standard with almost everyone and just about gives them absolute authority ... Why even bother list rules?

**tacomax** · 11-09-05, 10:20 AM

Denying the 15% bonus advertised as clear as day on their website seems to be a regular occurance according to what I have read on other forums.

**kdmfox** · 11-09-05, 10:28 AM

It's funny how bonuses never become an issue until you win with it ... If you don't meet the criteria for receiving it, they shouldn't give it to you in the first place ... Which brings up another question ... How does one go about breaking rules? ... In most caese I'd think their software would either allow you or not allow you to do something.

**pier0** · 11-09-05, 10:44 AM

kdmfox,

this is not about breaking rules.
Interwetten sent a promotional e-mail with the offer to all its customers.

The e-mail was accompanied by the words "you deserve it!", but for the customers there was no way to find out if they were entitled to the bonus until after they deposited.

A misleading practice to solicit deposits without making any effort to exclude players who are not entitled to receive the bonus.

**marc** · 11-09-05, 10:55 AM

You never deposit funds without first caling or emailing to make sure you are eligible for the bonus. Fair or not, that is simply the way it is.

**aceking** · 11-09-05, 11:01 AM

no , you get the bonus automatically when you deposit .

if you didn't get it , that means they have restricted you .

happened to me at Intertops .

**kdmfox** · 11-09-05, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by marc

You never deposit funds without first caling or emailing to make sure you are eligible for the bonus. Fair or not, that is simply the way it is.

From what I've been reading on here, calling or emailing isn't the total answer ... Most of the time you're dealing with someone that has no clue ... And the bottom line still is "Interwetten (or anyone else) reserves the right without explanation to exclude certain players from a bonus on deposits."

**nikosgr** · 11-09-05, 11:46 AM

Interwetten has a 3% comission for deposits via cc.That means that your bonus goes down to....11.55%, if they allow you of course.

**nikosgr** · 11-09-05, 12:01 PM

Oh, forgot to mention that the odds that they post are extremely low compared with those 10 days ago.

**pags11** · 11-09-05, 04:40 PM

marc, I agree...I always call the CS dep. to find out all of the restrictions...but even then, these books can be real shady about things...

**FreddeSwe** · 11-09-05, 05:45 PM

Interwetten are a joke. But that was nothing new. Don't accept any kind of amount. Never considered them as a serious bookmaker as they got so poor odds.

**bigboydan** · 11-09-05, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by pags11

I always call the CS dep. to find out all of the restrictions...but even then, these books can be real shady about things...

unfortunately books change there policies all the time, even after calling up the customer service dept. and getting the right info.

**kdmfox** · 11-09-05, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

unfortunately books change there policies all the time, even after calling up the customer service dept. and getting the right info.

Books do whatever it takes to screw their customers ... There's probably more bouncing around to different providers than any other industry on the planet ... Use the shops up the top for minimal pain.

**bigboydan** · 11-09-05, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by kdmfox

Use the shops up the top for minimal pain.

well said bud, why take any chances with non-top rated books if you can help it.

**onlooker** · 11-09-05, 11:17 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

well said bud, why take any chances with non-top rated books if you can help it.

Dont think I would.