Blacklisted Casinos: Casinos and Affiliate Programs to Avoid
Not every online casino deserves your trust, and not every affiliate program deserves your traffic. This page lists the operators we have flagged, explains why, and shows you what to check before you deposit or sign up as a partner. Every listing is based on documented complaints, and every operator has the right to reply.
What Does "Blacklisted" Mean?
A blacklisted casino is one we recommend avoiding because of serious or repeated problems, whether with players or with affiliates. Being listed is not a legal ruling. It is our assessment based on the evidence available to us, and we update it whenever an operator resolves the issue or provides new information.
Reasons a Casino Gets Blacklisted
Problems Affecting Players:
1.No licence, a fake licence, or a licence that doesn't cover the player's country
2.Refusing or delaying withdrawals without a valid reason
3.Unfair or hidden bonus terms, such as excessive wagering, undisclosed maximum bets or winnings confiscated after a deposit
4.Abusing the verification (KYC) process, such as repeatedly rejecting valid documents to delay payouts
5.Closing accounts or confiscating balances without a clear explanation
6.Rigged, unlicensed or non-certified games
7.Ignoring or mishandling player complaints, including refusing to cooperate with dispute resolution
8.Weak responsible gambling protections, such as no self-exclusion tools or targeting vulnerable players
9.Poor data security or misuse of personal information
10.Cloned or copycat sites pretending to be a reputable brand
11.Misleading advertising and promotions
Problems Affecting Affiliates:
1.Removing or changing an agreed deal without notifying the affiliate
2.Refusing to honor agreed terms because a manager left or chat history is missing
3.Unpaid, delayed or reduced commissions without justification
4.Closing an affiliate account after it has generated earnings and withholding the funds
5.Changing terms retroactively, or applying new rules to past traffic
6.Unresponsive affiliate managers and no follow-up on written complaints
7.Lack of transparency in reporting, tracking or commission calculations
How We Decide
We add an operator to this list only when we can document the problem. We look at:
1.Verified player or affiliate complaints, ideally with screenshots, emails, payment history and account records.
2.Licence checks, through the official regulator's public register rather than the casino's own claims.
3.Patterns, not one-off incidents. Repeated complaints over time carry more weight than a single dispute.
4.The operator's response. A casino that answers complaints and fixes problems is treated very differently from one that ignores them.
Right of Reply and Removal
Every listed operator can respond to the reasons given. If the issue is resolved, or if the operator provides evidence that the complaint was inaccurate, we will update or remove the listing. To request a review, contact us at [email] with your evidence. Add each listing as its own entry with a short summary, links to the full complaint page and the operator's reply if there is one.
How to Protect Yourself
Before you play: check the licence number on the regulator's official website, read the bonus and withdrawal terms, test support with a simple question, and start with a small deposit and a small withdrawal.
Before you join an affiliate program: get every deal confirmed in writing, save all chat history and screenshots, check your account and reporting regularly, and ask how changes in terms and staff are communicated.
Have You Had a Problem?
If a casino or affiliate program has treated you unfairly, share your experience with us.
Disclaimer: The listings on this page reflect our opinion based on the information available at the time of publication. Operators may respond, and listings are updated as new information becomes available.