I must have read hundreds of casino reviews over the years. One thing I consistently notice is how little attention is paid to the cashier section.
As an iGaming writer myself, I know exactly why this is. I’ll explain later, if you’re interested. But the bottom line is this: bland, generic content – like in the image below – is completely unhelpful when deciding which new casino to pick.
Nothing Matters More
Why am I complaining about this? I’ll tell you. For me, the cashier is the most crucial section of an online casino, bar none. It’s even more important than the games on offer, if you think about it.
There’s no point offering my favourite game if I can’t use the deposit method I‘m looking for. I’m certainly not going to wait three days for a withdrawal, or pay extortionate fees. If that’s the case, I simply won’t register.
Crypto Casinos Are Often the Answer
Perhaps it’s only me that’s so stubborn, I’m not sure. But that’s how I feel. And this attitude is a big part of why I began to favour crypto casinos, a shift that started around 2017 or 2018.
It really used to wind me up how, back in my native UK, I could transfer money between two bank accounts in seconds. And casino deposits would literally be instant.
But when I want my money? “That’ll be three to five days. Bye.”
Slow but Steady Improvements
Now, in fairness, things have finally improved in my home country. For example, I recently joined Virgin Bet – not a site I’d particularly recommend, by the way – to research something I was working on.
I was extremely pleased to receive a withdrawal back to my debit card in just under two hours.
Compared to how things used to be, that’s positively Usain Bolt-esque. But it’s still nowhere near good enough. It should take seconds.
And it can, with efficient internal processes and the right payment methods.
Rapid USDT Casino Transactions
Take this recent USDT withdrawal I made from Betpanda, for example:
As you can see, it’s timestamped nine minutes after midnight on August 26th. Now look at when the money hit my wallet:
The transaction registered almost immediately – the exact same minute I made the request. Seconds later, everything was tied up and the funds were available to me.
Which is exactly how it should be.
Some Cryptocurrencies Are Faster Than Others
As you probably know, if you’re reading this article, not all cryptocurrencies are equal in this regard. You could certainly wait much longer than a few minutes for a BTC transaction, for example, if the network is busy.
SOL and TRX are just as quick as USDT, and USDC isn’t far behind. Here’s another recent example, this time taken from my Thrill casino account.
As you can see, this USDC withdrawal was submitted at 19.54, with the funds eventually hitting my account around three minutes later:
More Cashier Considerations
Fast withdrawals aren’t the only thing to consider, though. As I said at the beginning, the entire cashier is what makes the casino good or bad.
Other factors include:
- Withdrawal limits. A casino might advertise instant crypto payouts, but it’s of little use if the limits are restrictive. If you win big, you want the money right away, not broken into chunks and spread over several days.
- Available payment methods. I only really care about one or two methods, but it’s still a case of “the more, the merrier”. So what if I prefer USDT and USDC? A good cashier will cater to as many people as possible.
- Verification requirements. Even if the casino boasts a lot of speedy options, that’s irrelevant if the casino takes a week to review your passport details. Luckily, there are plenty of no-KYC crypto casinos around.
- Processing fees. We all understand that crypto transactions come with blockchain fees – though these are vanishingly small, nowadays. But the last thing I need is to be punished for winning, with extra withdrawal charges slapped on top.
Be Careful Who You Believe
Given how big a role the cashier plays in choosing a new casino, it’s a travesty how little attention reviewers pay to it. Of course, there’s a very good reason for this – most writers haven’t actually used the site they’re reviewing.
They’re very often based in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Latin America, yet they’re writing about sites in the US, UK, and Europe.
And it’s pretty hard to register, deposit and withdraw in Ireland, if you’re sitting in Kenya.
No Real Research
So, if you can’t actually use the site, what can you do? Well, you rewrite existing reviews, and list whatever limited amount of information is shown on the casino’s website. This explains why most site reviews lack concrete information about payout times, fees and verification.
Thanks for listing the 150 game providers powering the library, though. That’s really helpful.
Getting Paid is All That Matters
It’s kinda ironic that the most important part of the casino – in my mind, anyway – is so often paid so little attention.
You can always read about the huge game library, for example, or what bonuses are on offer. But that’s not what casinos are selling. They promise the opportunity to win and get paid.
Otherwise, what’s the point of it all?