Problems with no deposit bonuses

I have already sworn off Windows casino and Hampton casino for their side-stepping of rules on the no deposit bonuses. Now Portofino has earned a spot on my blacklist.

I will paste my conversation below but the synopsis is: you may only cash out 1x the bonus (after playthrough requirements) but they supposedly don't allow withdrawals of less than $15 (even though I saw the option of $5 through Neteller on their site). In any case they would not credit my $5 even though according to the person I talked to, it wouldn't make a difference since I wouldn't be able to cash out. Grrrr!


Casino Support: Welcome to our LiveHelp center! How may I help?
Me: hi, I used the $5 no deposit code on your marquee and I played the $200 requirement but it still says the avail money is $0
Casino Support: Non-depositing players are permitted one free chip cashout of up to 1x free chip amount providing all requirements are fully met. No further free chips may be cashed out unless he/she becomes a depositing player. However, there are no withdrawals of less than $15.
Casino Support: You can only cashout winnings earned on real money deposits.
Me: Then what good is a no deposit bonus? The terms said I could cash it out for $5
Me: Plus on Neteller the minimum is $5
Casino Support: The bonus is intended as a free offer to try our games.
Casino Support: All winnings earned on the free bonus will be cleared from your balance once you make a real money deposit.
Me: But the rules state that if I meet the requirements, I am allowed a 1x cashout...you even said so yourself a few lines up
Casino Support: Yes - but we do not process withdrawals of less than $15
Me: Then why do you offer withdrawals of $5 through Neteller
Casino Support: Therefore, winnings earned on free bonuses by NON-DEPOSITING players cannot be withdrawn
Me: Then why not give me $5 credit and I will try to cashout?
Casino Support: As I mentioned above, we do not process withdrawals of less than $15
Me: So then it won't hurt you to give me $5
Me: I know I can cashout the $5 on Neteller
Casino Support: I'm not the one to make a decision on this matter.
Me: You read me the rules and then denied me the rules
Casino Support: If you wish, you may contact our management via email at banking@portofinocasino.com
Me: Ok thanks

jerks

Hey Bluecat,
Thanks for making this post. That chat was disturbing to read. I will contact them about that and see what they have to say.

You did mention that you swore of Windows and Hampton - Just wanted to let you know that Windows, Hampton, Portofino, Gold Key, And Magic Oasis are all part of the same group now. They are run my a pretty good groupd (Wager Junction) so hopefully we can get something done about this.

I'll be in touch.


NDN

Hey Bluecat,
I am going to assume your username at Portofino is Bluecat, but can you please confirm that for me. I'm having them look into this problem for all players in general and also for you specifically.

Please let me know.

Thanks,
NDN