Last Monday I posted a quick and dirty RPG horror story about a pay-to-play campaign. This will be a proper attempt at telling the whole story, from the alluring start to my bitter resignation. Spoilers ahead for the beginning portions of Curse of Strahd. Trigger Warning for bullying and mentions of self-harm.
Mondays and Tuesdays are my guaranteed days off, so that is when I am available to enjoy my TTRPG hobby. Typically I am involved in three or four campaigns a week as either a DM or a player. A year-long campaign I was running reached its finale in the middle of March. When that ended and the time slot opened up, I wanted to be a player for a while. So I started looking in all the usual places; Discord servers I am a part of, StartPlaying ads, LFG threads, and the Roll20 boards. I indiscriminately applied for free-to-play and pay-to-play games at 1 PM on Mondays and ultimately got invited to join a Curse of Strahd campaign. I’ve experienced good and bad games in both camps, so this story is not about bashing pay-to-play games. Being a DM requires time, effort, and availability; and I am willing to pay since free games are not typically hosted during that time slot.
The DM hosting this Curse of Strahd campaign presented himself as a knowledgeable Grognard from the Gygaxian era. A retired man who ran D&D games to have fun and get a bit of spending money as a side hustle. He made promises that this campaign was going to be more than just an out-of-the-box 5th edition game. It would run the gambit of Ravenloft’s rich history taking elements from older editions and novels like ‘I Strahd: The Memoirs of a Vampire’. The game would be going from level 1 to 20, as defeating Strahd and escaping Barovia was just the beginning. He planned on the party visiting other domains of dread and dark places within the shadowfel. During a voice call interview, we spoke about table conduct, civility, respect, lines and veils, and all the things that sold me the idea he was a professional DM and cared about the integrity of his campaign. At no point did this grown-ass old man proclaim anything along the lines of, “This will be like playing D&D with two friends in a basement, and you’re the third wheel who buys our snacks”. If he had, I would not have signed up. We shall call him the Bantering DM for the rest of the story.
Two weeks go by and the game fills with four players: My half-goblin moon druid named Olivia; an elf bladesinger wizard named Cayden; a purple tiefling lore bard named Eternal Cake; lastly the problem player Jormungandr the fallen-aasimar giant barbarian. We have session zero with everyone in the Discord voice channel. The Bantering DM goes over the same points from the interview and has us go around the table so that we can introduce ourselves, our characters, and the lines/veils we’d like to avoid. I don’t like witnessing instances of child abuse, Cayden does not like descriptions of spiders, Eternal Cake does not want the party to torture NPCs, and Jormungandr asks that we be patient with him as he has ADHD. I go above and beyond by making high-resolution character tokens for everyone. As we are chatting and filling out our character sheets, it is revealed that Eternal Cake and Jormungandr are longtime friends of the Bantering DM and are not paying for the sessions like Cayden and myself. Personally, I’d feel more comfortable if all the players either paid a fee or played for free, but I let it slide because everyone seemed nice at the time.
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In session one, unfortunately, Eternal Cake was not able to join us so we had to puppet his purple tiefling. The Bantering DM uses the Creeping Mists introduction. Each of our characters was spirited to Barovia with whatever equipment we had on our person. Cayden and Jormungandr sounded mildly inconvenienced upon discovering that they were kidnapped by magical mist and then plopped into a dark forest. Meanwhile, Olivia was scared out of her mind and avoided the three strange men. She decided to climb a tree to find a road or landmarks. Survival checks were made, she discovered a road not too far away and heard the howling of wolves in the distance. Even though she did not trust these men, she motioned for them to follow her, hopefully, they’d be safe together.
We were ambushed by three wolves on the road. During the surprise round, both Cayden and Eternal Cake were rendered unconscious. Pack tactics caused a critical hit on Cayden, the wolf’s bite attack damage was 13, meaning his wizard with 7 hit points was a single point away from instantly dying. Thankfully, I prepared healing spells for just such an occasion. It was at this point that I got to experience the Bantering DM and Jormungandr’s dynamic.
DM: “At advantage from pack tactics, that is a 17 to hit.”
Barb: “No that does not hit me.”
DM: “Your token is linked to your sheet. You have 15 AC, my guy.”
Barb: “What about with a shield? Ever think about that?”
DM: “Even if you had a shield, that's 17, it meets it beats. But you're using a maul.”
Barb: “Does Cake have silvery barbs? I demand a reroll.”
DM: “Cake is unconscious.”
Me: “Um, I will get him up when it is my turn. Can you drop it?”
Barb: “Fine.”
DM: “That is 7 piercing damage.”
Barb: “7 bullshit damage! I have not even had a turn. I’m not raging so it is FULL!”
Olivia played cautiously, healing the downed party members and using ranged cantrips. Jormungandr did big damage with his maul but complained and argued with the Bantering DM, extending each of his turns longer than they needed to be. Injured, but grateful to be alive, we travel down the muddy road.
The party makes it to the village of Barovia. We wander the streets and eventually find the Blood of the Vine tavern. Cayden and Jormungandr do the majority of the talking, as Olivia is unsure if the villagers will be hostile or welcoming to a goblin like her. The Bantering DM laced the expositional dialog with a lot of profanity, personal attacks, and spitting on the floor. The barkeep explained that spitting was a Barovian custom, that if an evil thing is expressed one must spit quickly otherwise demons will possess the soul. The insults were primarily based on our characters' appearances. Cayden was called a knife-ear, short, girly man, hairless, and physically weak. Jormungandr was mocked for being stupid, a savage brute, and likely to get struck by lightning as he had a metal pauldron. Eternal Cake was spared as he was not at the session, though I imagine the Bantering DM had plenty to say about a purple devil man. The barkeep called Olivia an ugly greenskin, asked where the rest of her clothes were, if she was like goblins in fairytales that hide under children's beds to eat their toes, and that I may as well “get it over with as it will happen sooner or later”, implying that I should kill myself. When he said that, Olivia spat and glared at the man. Through that abuse, we learned the leader of the town recently died. His son Ismark was now in charge, but no one liked him. There was a cursed child with red hair named Ireena, taken in by the prior burgomaster. The ruler of this valley is called The Devil and he’s been sending monsters to torment the village recently. The priest of the local church had gone mad when his son died in a recent attack. Finally, there is a town further down the road called Vallaki. We rent a room and end the session with a milestone level up.
After the game wrapped up, we were still in the voice call and I expressed a couple of concerns I had about the banter during combat. Saying that it made the fight drag on for longer. I also said that I could handle rude or unlikeable NPCs and that I understand Barovia is a bleak atmosphere, but I felt the barkeep overstepped into abusive language with his comments. The Bantering DM apologized, said that it was all just in character, and excused the innkeeper by saying he is scared, small-minded, and considered us a bad omen on top of recent terrible events. I chalked it up to adjusting to a new group. This will be the only time that the Bantering DM will apologize or engage with my concerns and criticisms. After this, he would ignore what I had to say.
For session two Eternal Cake is unable to play again. The party woke up and left the inn. Immediately we are confronted by Ismark, he puffs himself up and banishes us from the town. Yelling for us to get out, that we were harming his people, we were unwelcome, and no merchant was legally allowed to trade with us. Then he stomped off unwilling to talk about whether or not we could help his people. Now, I’ve run Curse of Strahd before, I have meta-knowledge about things we can do in this village. There is content to explore, stuff to do, and ways to better the village. Some of which was hinted at by the barkeep last session. However, in character, Olivia was told to kill herself and a few hours later got banished. She does not belong here, she is not wanted, so the true neutral thing to do is leave. But in-character and out-of-character are very different beasts because I know that leaving would mean abandoning the story's most pivotal character Ireena. Jormungandr and Cayden both agree, well screw this town if everyone is going to be a jerk. I’m panicking, internally screaming, trying to come up with an in-character reason to force us to meet Ireena, but drawing a blank.
Then as we are about one hundred paces outside of town, we hear a young woman calling out after us. It is Ireena. She is running after us, short of breath and begging us to stop for a second. She explains that we are the heroes of prophecy. Asking if she could travel with us to Vallaki. The way that Bantering DM is playing Ireena, makes me mad, as he is putting on a stereotypical airhead voice and making her sound dumb. Cayden and Jormungandr pick up on this and ask a few questions. Ireena explains that she was never allowed out of the house and that this is the furthest she’s been outside of the village. She found her dad's old breastplate and rapier, but she’d never used them before. That she’s never been in a fight. Later on, the Bantering DM would show this by having her routinely make dexterity saving throws in combat to not trip and fall prone. Describing her as swinging wildly and whenever she did hit an enemy made it sound like an accident. Nor does she seem to have any bonds with her village, or care to say goodbye to her brother. The biggest problem is never mentioned out loud, but through meta-knowledge I know that her father has not been buried yet. This means that the Bantering DM chose to cut the funeral from the module, or that it still needs to be done but Ireena does not care about laying her father to rest.
We travel down the road and come to the gallows at the crossroads. It just so happens that Olivia sees the apparition of her own body dangling from the noose. She expresses sorrow and I hint at backstory trauma, calling the event “probably a bad memory of the last time I had a rope around my neck”. Then the Bantering DM performs the final part of Ireena’s character assassination. Ireena kneels down, looks Olivia in the eye, and says, “You must have gone mad”, then laughs at her. This is not Ireena, this is a careless fool with no empathy. I don’t know why the Bantering DM made these changes. Because he is sexist? To be funny? Is it because he considers the village portion of Barovia boring? Is he ignorant or malicious? I cannot answer these questions, nor will I pretend to be a mind reader. I am just laying out what he did.
We continued to travel down the road, eventually meeting an old woman with a cart headed toward the village. Ireena seemed to know this woman, calling her Granny, and spoke louder to imply the older woman was hard of hearing. She greeted us and offered pies for sale. With meta-knowledge I know that this is Morgantha, a night hag who kills people and grinds their bones at her windmill aptly named Bonegrinder. But I would never act on this knowledge nor spoil the surprise for anyone else. Jormungandr then asked, “Are the pies made of people?”, without any suspicious behavior or provocation. Granny said ‘no, of course not’. But then Jormungandr started to question the old lady intensely. Why are you traveling all by yourself? Are you not scared of wolves? How big is this woman DM? Does she look like she has an arcane focus? Is there anything weird about her cart? Can I do an insight check to sense her motivations? He hardly even let the DM answer the damn question before firing off another one. So I break character and say. “Stop meta-gaming! Knock it off!” Confronting Jormungandr seemed to get him to stop, but this should be the job of the DM, especially one who laid out a list of table etiquette during session zero. Once we resumed, in character I ran defense for the hag. Saying that as a druid I could talk to animals and giving them food often lets them know you are friendly. Just because she is an old woman, does not mean she was incapable of taking care of herself. To which the hag agreed and gave me a free pie.
After that, we got to the Vistani camp and Madame Eva’s fortune-telling. The cards we got were the best pulls I’ve ever seen, super thematic, and a great fated ally. The Sunsword would be at the beacon of Agronvostholt after we light it. The Tome is hidden in Baba Lysaga’s hut, makes sense that she’d keep her darling son's diary safe. The Holy Symbol is behind the sun at St. Markovia, so we have to confront a fallen angel to retrieve an amulet of faith. And we got the G.O.A.T. - Ezmerelda d'Avenir, we could run into her at a bunch of different places. All of this was meta-knowledge, of course, and unlike Jormungandr I did not intend to start demanding we go to these places to speedrun win D&D. We ended the session at that point, and once again we got a milestone level up.
I left the voice call, took a few days to cool off, and then carefully wrote out a respectful message detailing my frustrations to the Bantering DM. Both about Jormungandr’s meta-gaming outburst during the hag interaction and how he chose to portray Ireena Kolyana. I explained that she was coming across as an unempathetic ditz. The way she was acting made it difficult for my character to like or trust her. Hammering on the points about the funeral as well as her mocking Olivia at the gallows. I wrote that I understand there are many ways the community around Curse of Strahd has characterized Ireena. Ranging from Palidoozy’s disney princess version to Dragnacarta’s complete rework of her character into an arc to recover her memories. Sometimes she is a damsel in distress, other times the light that Barovia desperately needs. I never got a response to my criticisms. Perhaps I was out of line? I did not want my comments to come across as backseat DMing. I never interrupted the flow of the session, waiting until afterward to try and communicate my concerns. I felt like my issues were tangible and explainable. I did consider leaving the game if things did not improve. In hindsight, I think that it was the insane fortune pulls that got me to stay.
In the third session, Eternal Cake could play with us, but Cayden could not. Also, we got a new player added to the roster. A paladin named Paul. The party travels down the road until they come across a kidnapping in progress. Several men were tying up a young woman and stuffing her into a burlap sack. We charged in, and the DM puppeted Cayden. Paul was introduced in this fight. He emerged from the bushes and went after the bandits, ready to smite evil and save a damsel. Eternal Cake passed out inspiration like candy and used spells like bless and command. Jormungandr became a big angry boy and smashed his way through the bandits. Olivia got to show off her higher AC from taking a level dip into monk. Blowing everyone’s mind when I explained how these features stacked with wildshape. However, once again this combat brought out the worst in Bantering DM and Jormungandr.
DM: “The bandit disengages and runs over here. Then he fires a crossbow at George-Munger.”
Barb: “Jormungandr.”
DM: “That is what I said, Gorge-Gander.”
Barb: “Say my name right. Jormungandr.”
DM: “Your Muh Ganger.”
Barb: “George is my cat. He is a milk puddle. But I am not George.”
Me: “Can we please keep combat going?”
Barb: “No one asked you.”
Me: “Whatever…”
DM: “Anyway, a 13 misses your AC. Then it is this bandit’s turn. And he kills Jormungandr instantly.”
Barb: “You haven't even rolled yet.”
We manage to win the fight and have one enemy restrained in my entangle spell. During combat, we decided as a group to spare one of the kidnappers so that we could question him. Untying the young woman and pulling her from the sack. Then the girl casts produce flame and murders the bandit. Everyone is miffed, as it felt like the Bantering DM took away our opportunity to gain information. The girl explained that she was a Vistana named Arabella. Asking for us to guide her back to her camp, it is not far from Vallaki. We do so, and I don’t remember much of what happened during this session. I was upset about the bantering and that our group agency was taken away. I disassociated from the conversations but got the gist of it
Like with Ismark and the barkeep, the Vistani people insulted us. They gave the party a cloak of protection as a reward for saving Arabella. The Bantering DM said that we should argue over who gets to wear it. The Vistani name-dropped Strahd and called themselves his allies. Telling us that we may as well give up any hope of escaping. He briefly mentions dusk elves also being in the camp. At one point, the Bantering DM realized I was not contributing to the conversation. So Arrigal asked if Olivia was for sale. I flatly said, “I am free, don’t ever say something like that to me again!” The lines between in and out-of-character blurred. When it was about ten minutes till, I wanted to do something else. I said that I would be interested in speaking with the dusk elves. The Bantering DM said, “They are prisoners and the Vistani told you to not bother them”. I asked if I could make a stealth check. He said, “There are like 300 Vistani in this camp and someone will spot you.” On the one hand, he did not make me roll for something I could not succeed in, but it still felt shitty to be told no it is impossible. We ended the session with a milestone level-up. I did not write the Bantering DM between sessions. I should not have returned for another game.
Fourth session, Eternal Cake is once again missing in action. I had hoped that in this session everyone would be able to play and we could finally all get on the same page. We were also supposed to go into the town of Vallaki. However, once we started walking down the path a dusk elf appeared. She, yes a female dusk elf named Kassy-Mira no less, asked us to go to a haunted fort to find one of her sisters named Savida. My meta-knowledge goes into overload wondering what in the hell did this Bantering DM do. For those of you in the know, I am looking forward to responses and speculations in the comments section. Kassy-Mira explains that Savida is the keeper of their lore and history, an elven leader who must be recovered. I ask a couple of clarifying questions because at this point I have no idea what is going on. The elves are prisoners of the Vistani, yet a leader was able to escape? Why did no one else escape? Where is this fort? If the fort is haunted why would they flee there? Why are the dusk elves prisoners anyway? Did you escape Miss Kassy-Mira? Do the elves want to revolt against the Vistani? But I only got answers that the fort was to the west and that returning their leader was paramount. Then she rushed back to voluntarily go back into dusk elf prison, I guess. So instead of going to Vallaki like I was hoping, I guess we are going to the house of the silver dragon. My only theory is that the Bantering DM wanted us to get started on the questline to retrieve the skull, so he shoe-horned in a way for us to redirect to Argonvostholt. But in doing so he also revealed whatever he did to the dusk elf lore. I’m guessing he reversed the gender of the events before the campaign started. Which makes me wonder, did he gender-bend Rahadin too?
We wander down the road and find the haunted mansion atop the muddy hill. Seeing the statue and for whatever reason we decide to check out the collapsed stables first. The rest of the session was a combat encounter against a dozen giant spiders. Two of the three hours were dedicated to this, mostly because the Bantering DM and Jormungandr took forever to keep the turns moving along. And they were particularly toxic during this combat because Jormungandr hated that his rage did not resist poison. I knew that once the session was over, I’d be writing up my farewell message. Every time it was my turn, I simply stated what actions I took and quickly did it. Elaborating if questioned on my abilities.
DM: "Make a Con save against poison".
Barb: "No, make me."
DM: "Do it bitch."
Barb: "Fine. 21."
DM: "You failed."
Barb: "It says DC 11 for spider DM."
DM: "Yeah, well, fuck you."
Me: “I use multiattack, bite, claw, bonus action unarmed strike. 21 to hit, for 7 piercing damage. 18 to hit, for 15 slashing damage. 24 to hit, for 5 bludgeoning damage.”
Barb: “You can do three attacks? That is bullshit.”
Me: “Brown Bear has multiattack, monk grants martial arts.”
After the fight, we had just enough time to enter the mansion and find Savida. Olivia still had some spell slots, so I tended to her injuries. The Bantering DM said that the party would question her at the start of the next session. Once we ended the call, I wrote up a few things. First I left a message in the general chat thanking the players and wishing them well. I learned from Cayden later on that my farewell message was deleted by the DM. Then I wrote my final criticisms and sent them to the Bantering DM privately, letting him know I would not be returning.
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The punchline to this joke of a campaign. A week later, today, Cayden tells me that the Bantering DM canceled the session because neither of his buddies showed up to play. Eternal Flake, Geogreinanger, and the Bantering DM, despite all my complaints I hope they continue to have fun. Maybe next time though, don’t play favorites and charge people for a “fun time in Grandpa’s basement”.
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As the title says... could a manual WDT finally be on par with motorized or manual "auto" solutions???
In terms of speed, consistency, convienience and evenness of extraction (and therefore extraction performance)
Here's the Printables link
> What is the Whisktributor?
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The Whisktributor is a distribution tool meant to bridge the gap between auto and manual WDT by being a manual WDT that doesnt require skill or finicky movements that require high dexterity and focus to use and is also incredibly quick to use on bar... and unlike auto WDT's it doesnt require adjusting when situations (dosing and volume, basket sizes, etc) changes, just pick it up and swirl it like a matcha comb...
> How do you use it?
Place it in the basket, whisk in a circular motion like you'd use a matcha whisk, simultaneously lifting gradually (highly recommended)
Alternatively, you could just whisk it circularly… remove it… and tap to level
It takes 2-3 seconds to get good results like this….
The benefits is that you dont need to ever readjust heights, or do any of that stuff
Regardless of the basket sizes, coffee density/roast levels or dosage (and therefore volume).... it works on all of them.... because you just pick it up... and whisk circularly while lifting and you're ready to tamp with or without tapping... no height adjustment needed...
> What inspired it?
The Whisktributor was inspired one day by a video i watched... i was randomly watching those satisfying ASMR brewing videos.. and happened to watch one about brewing matcha... and i noticed that a matcha whisk is such a clever creation, the genius of the japanese and their philosophy and hidden design genius... such a simple device yet it whisks an entire bowl in one swirling motion... it was my sudden lightbulb moment...
Based on the matcha whisk/comb, i had figured that maybe if i make a WDT that has its whisking area effectively the whole entire basket... it would've been easy to use with just one swirling motion as you lift it upwards... and therefore convienient, and also very fast... due to the efficiency
> How do i build one???
Print our parts.... for a PLA print the weight can range from 30 grams all the way to 140 grams even.... just choose your infill and other print settings wisely to get your preferred weight... a completely solid print without infill and plenty of weight feels more "premium" but a lighter one feels more precise and movement accuracy and dexterity is way greater (like a Barista Hustle tamper)
The print requires three M3 screws ranging from 8 to 15mm length and uses only 25 needles (FOR 58mm model, there's gonna be less needles for other diameters)... i personally recommend 0.3mm.... just slot the needles from the top... and then fasten the lid on and enjoy... if you want something more sturdy... its completely optional but heat set inserts can be fitted for more durable and solid threads....
The prints are designed that the orientation when imported into your 3D software is correct for printing immediately when imported....
My tips are to invest your time in lower layer heights and atleast minimum 20% infill and set the Z-Seam to "Sharpest Corner" for the greatest visual quality on the sides...
Scaling is quite forgiving in this design.... but try to scale it for your filaments shrinkage rate
> How was it designed???
The first prototype was designed by simply making sure the outer needles are 6mm away from the edges of the basket... and the needles are spaced 5mm apart... it had 57 needles radially placed… intending to create a 1mm overlapping hysteresis
The philosophy behind it was... that i noticed that the usual regular WDT and all their equivalents... they do a good job at whisking and fluffing... but its area of effect is of a small diameter... which means you need to do the sun and moon movement while lifting carefully.. hence it was both slow.. and finicky and impractical..…
But if it was scaled up to have an area of whisking effect that is basically equivalent to your basket size... it would only need one swirling motion... to fluff and even out the entire basket in one motion... like a matcha whisk does the entire matcha bowl...
The second prototype was edited from the first.... the first one had a noticeable visual gap between the lid and body... so the lid was thinned out 0.5mm thinner and now the gaps are hardly noticeable as a minor touchup.. but mainly... the needles at areas of high overlap... were removed... leading to better performance and yet cheaper and more economical needles counts at 25 needles instead...
> How did i go from first prototype to version 2???
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One day whilst listening to music, some coldplay album art.. spoke to me... the one in particular is "A Head Full Of Dreams" and i realize.. that the circles in circles... pattern... is basically how my needles move around when i "whisk" my espresso...
It was a lightbulb moment.... and then after testing and being dissapointed with version 1... due to the fact it was sensitive and pushed coffee around and gouged things around unless you go very slow and careful.. (ultimately defeating the initial purpose of its creation)....
I realized that its because in the middle there was so much overlap.... but as it progressively has lower overlap density the closer you are to the edge of the basket... therefore i realized that the whisking efficiency is high in the middle and progressively reduces the closer you are to the edge... so its radially progressive whisking efficiency reduction.... it would work great if coffee in the middle is more stubborn for movement... than the edges but it isnt...
With that i removed needles where there's high overlap density so its all even... and thats how i equalized it...
In one motion.. the higher overlap areas are whisked more... and the lower overlaps are whisked less... inherent causing inconsistencies/unevenness.... so the equalization made all the difference
First tests of my V2 have returned INSTANTLY vastly greater results... now violent and somewhat haphazard swirling doesnt cause issues... and works amazing... it is now in my personal opinion... properly optimized at its finest...

Looking for suggestions to fill the last slot. Had several ideas between the: Seiko SSK023, Orient Sun and Moon v3, or a Seiko speed timer. Any other ideas?

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Unfortunately, TonyBet Casino is unable to offer any gaming services to players who live in France, Spain, Denmark, Australia, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece, Slovenia and the United States. All other players are welcome as long as online gambling is not prohibited by their government.
Virtual Games
Players will find all the best Microgaming slots at TonyBet Casino. These include long-standing favourites like Break da Bank Again Slot, Irish Eyes slot, and 5 Reel Drive slot to some of the most cutting-edge bonus video slots on the web like Game of Thrones Slot, Dragon’s Myth slot, and Rabbit in the Hat slot. Players will also find a surprisingly diverse selection of classic slots, with titles like Jurassic Jackpot slot and Triple Magic slot.
In addition, to live table games, TonyBet Casino features an abundant range of virtual table game favourites. Roulette players can go for a spin with French, European, and Multi Wheel variants of the game. Blackjack enthusiasts can hit, split, and double down to big wins with games like Classic Blackjack, Atlantic City Blackjack, and Premier Blackjack High Streak. Other games include Baccarat, Cyberstud Poker, Craps, and Poker Pursuit.
Video poker is also a popular game at TonyBet Casino. Players will find single-hand and multi-hand Power Poker denominations of many favourites, including Jacks or Better, Aces & Faces, Tens or Better, Joker Poker, Deuces Wild, All Aces, Bonus Poker, Deuces & Joker, and more.
Those looking for something a little off-the-wall will find it in the “Other” section. These include numerous scratch cards and other instant-win favourites like Foamy Fortunes, Bunny Boiler Gold, and Beer Fest, as well as totally unique games like Triangulation and Space Evader.
Live Games
TonyBet Casino is home to two sets of live dealer games. The first is “Live Casino”, a conventional Microgaming live casino with four different games: Live Blackjack, Live Baccarat, Live Roulette, and Live Casino Hold’em. These games are all dealt with professional standards and offer interactive features with the dealers and the other players.
The second is under the “Live Games” header. This section is powered by Betgames and offers players the chance to win with unique live draws: Lucky 7, Lucky 5, Dice, Wheel of Fortune, Bet on Poker, and Baccarat. Timers are available so players can know how quickly they need to get their bets in before the next draws.
Mobile Gaming
TonyBet Casino is compatible with the majority of smartphones and tablets. Players can access many of the games just by loading the casino’s site on most HTML5-compatible mobile browsers. Those with iOS and Android devices can opt for the TonyBet app instead.
Support
TonyBet Casino offer live chat support to players, but unfortunately, it is only available from 8 AM to 7 PM. In order to get in contact with a live chat, representative players need to be logged in. Additionally, players can contact the support via the online contact form and receive email replies or use the site’s international phone number, but this may be subject to international calling fees.
Security and Fairness
The entire TonyBet Casino website is protected with the industry standard of online safety, SSL encryption. This technology prevents anyone from being able to read or decode sensitive information sent to the casino for banking and registration purposes, such as account numbers and passwords.
All of the games at TonyBet Casino have been tested and approved by NMi, a leading independent auditing organisation who have years of experience in ensuring the integrity of online casino games.

Betinia Casino

Betinia
Betinia Casino is an online casino which brings players together to enjoy their favourite games which include video slots, table games, live casino games and sports. The casino is also home to a number of award winning software providers which include NetEnt, Microgaming, Play’n GO, Pragmatic Play, Quickspin and Betsoft. The site supports multiple languages and can be played instantly through a web browser or on the go. Betinia Casino is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority.
Restricted Countries and Territories
Unfortunately, there are some country restrictions here which means some players will be excluded from registering an account at Betinia. These countries include Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, the United Kingdom and the United States. This list could also include more restrictions so please see ‘more casino details’ for the full list of restricted countries and territories.
Virtual Games
The games lobby is packed with hundreds of the best video slots for everyone to enjoy. Players can easily select their software vendor so they can browse their favourite quickly and efficiently. Alternatively, users who know exactly which games they want to play can try the search function which can find any game in seconds. Titles here include the Starburst Slot, Mega Moolah Slot, Moon Princess Slot, Money Train 2 Slot and Legacy of Egypt Slot.
There are some table games here too which include popular variations of Blackjack and Roulette. Some of these games will be suited to low rollers however users who like placing high bets will also be able to find tables to suit them.
Live Casino
In the live casino there are yet more games and they are similar to the tables we just mentioned however these are hosted by real life croupiers. They take place in a live studio so players can enjoy a fully immersive experience and can play against the dealer or other real players. They include games like Live Dream Catcher, Live Monopoly and Live Baccarat.
Mobile Gaming
Betinia Casino is also available on the go through most mobile devices on operating systems like iOS and Android. There is no app as such, all players have to do is load the casino through a compatible mobile browser to gain instant access to hundreds of games, just like on the web version. Players can enjoy the mobile experience from the comfort of their home or when they are constantly on the move.
Support
Anyone who needs help and assistance can contact the casino's customer support team using their live chat facility which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additional support can also be reached through email or over the phone with fast response times.
Security and Fairness
When it comes to security the casino takes this seriously which is why they use encryption methods to ensure players confidential information is always kept safe. Financial security is also important to the casino and they will always make sure data is encrypted before being sent over the internet.
Games are monitored for fairness using an industry standard random number generator. This means that games will produce fair and random results that have not been manipulated.

Crazy Fox Casino

Crazy Fox
Crazy Fox Casino features a large number of games and provides players with the opportunity to join ongoing tournaments and compete for a wide range of prizes. The colourful casino will keep your spirits up, but let’s not forget about your host, the tough-looking fox.
The fox does all kinds of things—spins the wheel, plays guitar and bass, and rides a motorcycle. The casino's unique layout only enhances its easy navigation and excellent player experience.
General Information About Crazy Fox Casino
Crazy Fox Casino is an online casino featuring thousands of games sorted into different categories. It is owned and operated by N1 Interactive Ltd. and boasts a Malta Gaming Authority licence.
With a valid international licence and AskGamblers’ Certificate of Trust, Crazy Fox proves to be a reliable hub for players worldwide. Players can access the gambling website through almost any web browser. If you prefer mobile casinos, you can download the app directly from their casino site and enjoy your favourite titles during your commute.
Select one of the 15+ languages and sign in by adding some basic personal information. The entire process is effortless, and once you’re in, you’ll be eligible for the daily cashback. Before you join Crazy Fox, read our detailed casino review to find out more about the casino.
Payment Information and Options at Crazy Fox Casino
Crazy Fox Casino offers multiple payment methods, from credit cards to e-wallets such as Skrill, Neteller and Trustly to voucher cards and bank transfers. The minimum deposit is €20 for all options.
Deposits and withdrawals are processed instantly for all payment methods except for credit card and bank transfer withdrawals, which can take up to 3 days. Players have not had any negative experiences in this regard, and account verification before the first payout is also smooth and quick.
Withdrawals can be made up to €10,000 per day or €60,000 per month, which we rate very positively. The downside is that you must wager your deposit at least three times before withdrawing. Furthermore, at least 2.5% processing fees apply for ecoPayz, WebMoney and bank transfers on withdrawals and ecoPayz and Debit on deposits.
Customer Support at Crazy Fox Casino
The customer support at Crazy Fox Casino is one of the website's highlights, and the casino itself is proud of it. The best way to contact support is via live chat. You must enter your email address and name to start the chat.
At first, you will be connected to a chatbot that offers some quick answers, but you can immediately ask to be transferred to an agent. We were connected after just a few seconds and had a pleasant exchange, and our questions were answered. Crazy Fox requests that you notify customer service immediately if you have any problems.
The live chat support is available 24/7, but if you prefer, you can contact the casino via email, contact form, or a phone number. These forms of communication may be slightly slower, but whatever you choose, you’ll be in touch with a friendly agent who will help you solve your problem quickly.
Games at Crazy Fox Casino
At Crazy Fox Casino, popular titles such as Legacy of Dead, Merge Up, and Elvis Frog in Vegas are offered as top games, with all of the casino's new releases directly below. You do need a player account to test them in demo mode.
If you decide to register, you get access to all Crazy Fox online slots, but you can also take part in numerous tournaments or test your luck in jackpot games if you're looking to score big! In addition to the jackpot section, there is also a selection of bonus buy games with the best online slots from Pragmatic Play, Wazdan, Spinomenal, or Endorphina, which can also be found via the provider menu.
The casino's portfolio has various table games and a live casino that offers games from Evolution, Quickfire, and Tomhornnative. And with the addition of regular tournaments, the fun never ends. Crazy Fox Casino does everything to provide its players with the best games in the industry.
Crazy Fox Casino’s Commitment to Responsible Gambling
Crazy Fox Casino offers players a quiz to identify signs of gambling addiction. As for the features in the casino, players can set personal limits regarding deposits, losses, stakes and session times. You can set the limits within your account and change them at any point.
If you want to take a break from gambling, you can cool off. The cooling-off limit allows you to access your account only to withdraw money but prevents you from depositing or receiving promotional materials from the casino. The next step is temporary or permanent self-exclusion that entirely blocks you from the casino.
When you play at Crazy Fox Casino, you will receive hourly notifications to help you keep track of your online time. You can stop or continue playing, but getting reminders throughout your sessions is a positive thing.
Final Verdict on Crazy Fox Casino
Crazy Fox Casino offers all their players daily cashback of up to 20%. The cashback rate increases with the size of your losses for the day, starting from 5% for players who lose at least €30 and gradually going up all the way to 20%.
With access to slot games such as Golden Dragon Inferno and Reactoonz, you’re guaranteed hours of fun, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Different types of games are available, including a wide selection of table and live dealer games.

Evospin Casino

Evospin
Evospin Casino is a modern online casino packed with many of the industries finest software providers offering the games which range from the newest video slots to the most traditional games. The site supports numerous languages and can be enjoyed through virtually any mobile or web device. Players will be able to enjoy games from household names like NetEnt, Play’n GO, Pragmatic Play, Thunderkick, Wazdan and Relax Gaming. Evospin Casino is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority.
Restricted Countries and Territories
Unfortunately, there are some country restrictions which are standard for most online casinos. At Evospin Casino these countries include Australia, Belgium, Israel, France, Italy, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom. There are other restrictions so players should see below for the full list and also check that online gambling is legal in their jurisdiction before opening an account.
Virtual Games
When players open the casino lobby they will be greeted with non stop action and hundreds of video slots, the choice is almost endless. There is a huge variety of software vendors so players should find games that have themes, variance and features to their liking. Since there is so much variety here the lobby also has some filtering options which includes a drop down menu to sort games by their providers. Players who may want to save time may particularly find this feature useful. Titles here include the Book of Dead Slot, Sakura Fortune Slot, Age of the Gods Slot, Wild Toro Slot and Money Train 2 Slot.
There are some table games to choose from too which include Blackjack, Roulette and Poker. These games come from providers around the world and will have different betting limits and table rules.
Players will also find some video poker games which will be suited to those who like card games. These games combine poker with slots so it’s definitely something different to try if players are looking for more variety.
Live Casino
If players like table games then they may enjoy the live casino that they have here too, these games are hosted by the likes of Pragmatic Play Live and Evolution Gaming. These are leading names in the live industry who are known for their immersive tables. These games are hosted by real life croupiers and are played in a live studio so players can bet against other real players and not just a computer.
Mobile Gaming
Evospin Casino is now available on virtually any mobile device so this means anything from a tablet to a smartphone. Operating systems like iOS and Android are supported and players don’t have to look for an app, most of the games can be played through a mobile browser and will play just as seamlessly as the web version. Features like the web version are also included so players never have to switch devices, unless they want to.
Support
Anyone who needs help and assistance can contact the casino's customer support agents who are available through their live chat facility who are working around the clock, 24/7 . Alternatively, players can also email the casino at any time or to send verification documents. Either way, customer services are always on hand, should players need them.
Security and Fairness
Evospin Casino has the safety of their players at the top of their priority list which is why they have high levels of security in place. These include the latest firewalls and encryption methods. Sensitive information and any financial transactions will always be stored securely and encrypted before being transmitted over the internet.
Games are also fair and will never be rigged in the casinos favour. They use an industry standard random number generator to ensure every game result is fair and random , without manipulation.

Responsible Gambling

Responsible gambling refers to safe and mindful participation in betting and gaming activities while avoiding excessive or harmful behaviors. If online casinos and individuals both prioritize responsible gambling, it fosters a safer and more enjoyable gaming environment for everyone involved. At Irishluck, we strongly support responsible gambling practices and we are here to equip you with all the information you need to know.

How To Check If an Online Casino Has Responsible Gambling Measures

1. Deposit and Spending Limits: Check if the casino allows you to set deposit and spending limits, helping you stay within your budget.
2. Time Limits: Ensure the casino offers options for setting time limits on your gaming sessions to prevent excessive play.
3. Self-Exclusion: Look for the self-exclusion feature, which lets you take a break from gambling if needed.
4. Cooling-Off Periods: Verify if the casino offers cooling-off periods during which you can suspend your account temporarily.
5. Reality Checks: Check for regular pop-up notifications reminding you of your gaming duration to stay mindful of your habits.
6. Access to Gambling History: Ensure you have access to your gambling history, including spending and playtime data.
7. Age Verification (KYC): Confirm that the casino performs rigorous age verification checks (KYC) to prevent minors from accessing the platform.
8. Transparent Terms and Conditions: Verify that the casino's terms and conditions are clear and easily understandable to avoid misunderstandings.

How to Make Sure You're Safe While Gambling Online

1. Set Limits: Establish personal limits on time and money spent gambling.
2. Budget Management: Create a dedicated gambling budget separate from essential expenses.
3. Self-Exclusion: Use self-exclusion tools provided by casinos if a break from gambling is needed.
4. Time Management: Set time limits for gambling sessions to prevent excessive play.
5. Take Breaks: Regularly take breaks during gaming to maintain perspective.
6. Reality Checks: Use reality check reminders to track time spent gambling.
7. Avoid Chasing Losses: Refrain from attempting to recover losses by increasing bets.
8. Avoid Alcohol and Drugs: Avoid gambling under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
9. Seek Support: Reach out to support networks or professionals if gambling becomes problematic.
10. Stay Informed: Stay informed about responsible gambling practices and resources.
11. Access Self-Help Tools: Utilize self-help materials and resources available online.