online gambling

[monty66]

i recently had an email with a free �10 bingo bet,so i had a bash and i won so i tried to withdraw it.i was told i could not withdraw unless i made a deposit of �10.so i did and because of this i recieved a deposit bonus so i had a bash at the bingo site slot game and won again.�50.the live online chat lady told me the minimum deposi was �25.I did taht so my new total was �75.but still no winnings now i have to wager �227.15 to get �50 because �23 was bonus winnings.is this legal.

[buildersmate]

I've never heard of this, but it is patently a scam because you seem to be able only ever put more money in. Just stop putting any money in now - you are never going to see any of it again.
And report it to the Office of Fair Trading.
What's the name of the site?

[monty66]

harrysbingo.co.uk

[buildersmate]

There's some general whinging about it here.
http://www.bingoport.co.uk/Bingo-Forum/viewthr ead/GeneralBingoChat/1/2/981/(20)/

[Hammer]

I play poker online and that sort of clause is pretty standard. Yes you get $50 for signing up, and $50 for recommending a friend, and $50 for being born on a Wednesday, but this is only available to withdraw after you have gambled $x on the site. Until that time it is only available to use on betting.

Their terms and conditions state quite clearly the rules on withdrawals http://www.harrysbingo.co.uk/html_includes/wit hdrawal_rules.php