Scratch Casino Review: Scam or Safe?

Scratch Casino is a rare scratch card gambling platform that will either immediately attract you or will lead you to look for something else. It is a risky endeavor altogether, but by the looks of it things are starting to look good for Scratch Casino. Scratch cards are by default very enticing, and so Scratch Casino does smithing that anybody in a given positions would do: take advantage of a given niche. But does the casino, if you can call it that, have a future ahead of itself?

BONUSES

In essence, there are three welcome deposit bonuses. The three welcome bonuses all can be accessed after investing a minimum deposit of just 10 USDT which is basically the equivalent in US dollars. The wagering requirement is set at 20x the bonus, and the maximum bet you can place during that time is 5 USDT. Higher bets than that will not count towards the wagering. The bonuses are active for a whole month each meaning that the user has more than enough time to complete the playthrough requirements and successfully withdrawal any winnings.

• Welcome Kickstart Deposit Bonus of 100% up to 10 000 USDT
• Continue Winning Deposit Bonus of 100% up to 20 000 USDT
• Triple the Thrills Deposit Bonus of 100% up to 30 000 USDT

More Spinning Excitement Bonus of up to 300 Free Scratch Cards: You can only access this promotion after completing the other three bonuses, or at least using them. So that means that you need to have invested at least 3 times to activate this one. In fact, it seems that you don't even need to have used the other three bonuses, although the casino does not make that clear. The amount you invest will decide the scratch cards you get, so:

• Investing 10 USDT will get you 1 free scratch card.
• 20 USDT will grant you 3 scratch cards.
• A deposit of 50 USDT will give you 10 free scratch cards.
• Over 100 USDT will reward you with 30 free scratch cards.

All of these scratch cards are of the Gold Rush 250,000 by PragmaticPlay variation, so you have no choice but to play on these. Each one is valid for 7 days, during which time you will need to complete a 45x wagering requirement. The good news is that this bonus can be claimed every day just once.

Giveaway Section: This additional content is yet to be released, a big “Coming Soon” sign the only info we have of it. We can only speculate as to what this will entail. Perhaps, a special lottery mini game, or a VIP program? Hopefully it is something that gamers will find useful.

The casino eludes to a separate bonus terms and conditions page but we found that there was no such page, at least in our experience. So, this put many of the bonus conditions out of reach for us and users, and thus making the whole situation with the bonuses riskier.

LICENSE

Scratch Casino's legal situation is pretty standard. It is owned by MIBS N.V., and it also operated by it. This company is located in Curacao and as such is licensed there. Here's the seal, meaning that everything is up to standards:

Perhaps the most liberal of all licenses, it also is one of the newest regulatory framework to enter the industry's top regulatory institutions. And despite some views that place Curacao licenses as a risky endeavor, most casinos ignore these for they know not to listen to fake news and reports. The truth is that Curacao has exploded onto the casino scene, and currently is the most popular and sough after regulator in the industry.

The main concerns arise from the apparent compromise that must be made. Some people still hold dearly to the belief that in order to be as liberal as Curacao licenses allow one to be the regulator must make some sort of compromises in its security and legal departments. That is untrue, to the point of being insulting.

Curacao offers a sublime level of security and safety, rivaled only by the likes of the MGA or the UK Gambling Commission. User personal data and funds are kept locked behind the best SSL encryption software, top of the line data protection software, anti fraud policies, and strict AML requirements. Safe to say that all casinos regulated in Curacao are breach proof.

Another benefit of being regulated in Curacao is the guarantee that all games are fair and unbiased. NevEr will you encounter games that favor one player over the other, or games that seem to be fixed. This type of behavior is not tolerated at all by the regulators. Games are fair, and whether you win or lose, it's all about pure luck.

Moreover, Curacao licensed casino's are given so much freedom that they can flourish in quality and quantity, and it all boils down to the resources that the given casino is prepared to allocate to fulfilling its vision. For example, a casino like Scratch  will find it difficult to get accepted by mainline EU regulators, and in fact it might not even be possible. But Curacao grants a chance for such oddities, and that's what this industry needs; after all, the gaming industry as a whole is quite progressive.

Languages: English

Restricted countries: Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Curaçao, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAWAL

Currencies: Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Tether (USDT), Euro (EUR), US Dollar (USD), Bitcoin (BTC)

The payment methods are not well defined, with only vague mentions of bank transfers, credit cards, debit cards, and crypto wallets (as seen just above the footer of the website). Also, there was no minimum deposit amount revealed anywhere, which is not a professional practice and seems like an unnecessary omission that can lead to loss of potential clients.

We also need to tell our readers that crypto based deposits and withdrawals, as well as just holding onto crypto, are risky endeavors such as a digital currency can change value in seconds, leading to massive losses (or gains).

There is a clause in the legal documents stating that the casino may at times apply deposit and withdrawal fees. But is a move that we consider to be shady, the actual fees have not been disclosed right there on the spot. Instead what Scratch Casino does is to redirect a user to an unknown place on the website that supposedly has all the fees laid out. But the problem is that there is no cashier page or any other payment page that would normally reveal any payment fees.

So be aware that upon deposits and withdrawals you may be charged extra. We say extra because the individual payment methods may also launch commissions, especially bank transfers and crypto wallets. Also pay attention to currency conversion fees.

A fee that has been detailed is a 8% commission applied on withdrawals whenever a user has not completed a pretty standard 1x deposit rollover requirement. This deposit playthrough condition is very usual. Also, it is not connected to any bonus wagering requirements, meaning that it has to be completed separately from those.

Users agree not to file for chargebacks with the casino. In case a client does file for one, he will have to compensate the casino as well as pay an administration fee of €50, which can add up a large amount. Chargebacks are usually a safe bet for many users, however it is within Scratch Casino's to enact this policy.

The inactive account fee is also very standard. An account is rendered inactive at Scratch Casino whenever a client has not logged in for more that 12 months. The dormant account fee will be €5 per month, applied until the user either reactivates the account, or the account balance reaches below that amount.

GAMES AND GAME SUPPLIERS

Scratch Casino is, as the name suggests, an online gambling platform that focuses on scratch cards. If you were expecting slots, sports betting, live casino games, or crash titles you are in the wrong place.

Scratch cards are one of the most popular gambling means out there. It really is as simple as it sounds, and it is concept that anyone can follow. You need only purchase the scratch card and hope you are lucky enough. Either you fall on an instant win – which can range from a single dollar to millions, or with online casinos, even physical prizes – or you don't, and move on to the next card.

At Scratch Casino you will notice that most cards have their own theme, mirroring the approach of online slot developers. The rules of wining may also be different, but the core mechanic remains the same. You need an x amount of symbols to match within a framework of rules to win.

The types of scratch offered here are set within three categories: Mini Cards, Mid Range, and High Roller scratch cards. There are a total of 64 in total, some of whihc offer interesting themes, but many of those remaining are more bland and colorless, so to speak.

We would have liked to see more types or more themes, at the very least, considering that there's nothing else to do here.

Game providers: Hacksaw

CONCLUSION

To answer the question from the introduction, yes we believe that the platform has a future, albeit an interesting one. We would recommend Scratch Casino if you were into these types of short term gambling vignettes. For all other gaming type enthusiast, there's nothing for you here.