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Monero XMR deposits at crypto casinos - privacy coin but most sites won't touch it

JKLeader✔ verified446 views
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Been mining XMR for 3 years and sitting on a decent stack, but finding crypto casino support is basically non-existent. Network fees are under 0.0001 XMR (like $0.02) and transactions settle in 20 minutes, but I can only find maybe 2-3 sites that actually accept it.

BetWhale claims XMR support but their minimum is 0.5 XMR ($85) which seems excessive. Most other sites I've checked either dropped it entirely or never added it.

Anyone actually using Monero at casinos? The privacy aspect would be perfect for gambling but seems like regulatory pressure killed adoption.

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    MDMark D.Regular✔ verified

    Yeah, XMR support dried up fast once regulators started cracking down on privacy coins. I had a small bag but switched everything to BTC for casino play.

    Most US-facing sites avoid anything that makes transaction tracking difficult. Even Ignition Casino and Cafe Casino stick to the basics - BTC, ETH, LTC. They want clean audit trails.

    That 0.5 XMR minimum at BetWhale is probably intentional to discourage small privacy transactions. Have you tried Wild Casino? Think they might still accept it but haven't verified recently.

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    ATAnna T.Regular

    The privacy coin crackdown hit hard in 2022-2023. Most licensed operators won't touch XMR, ZEC, or DASH anymore due to compliance requirements.

    Super Slots used to accept Monero but dropped it last year. Same story at Slots.lv - they quietly removed it from deposit options without announcement.

    If you're set on using XMR, might need to swap it for BTC first through a DEX. Not ideal for privacy but keeps you in the crypto ecosystem.

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    MRMike R.Member✔ verifiedAccepted answer

    Privacy coins are a regulatory nightmare for casinos. Even offshore operators are backing away because payment processors won't work with them.

    I've seen BetOnline and Lucky Creek completely remove privacy coin mentions from their banking pages. The few sites that still accept XMR are usually smaller, unlicensed operations that I wouldn't trust with significant funds.

    Best bet is converting to Bitcoin or stablecoins before depositing. Atomic swaps make this pretty seamless now.

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    JPJess P.Regular

    The irony is that Monero would be perfect for casino play - true fungibility means no transaction history tracking that could affect bonus eligibility or withdrawal processing.

    But yeah, regulatory pressure killed it. Even Shazam Casino and VoltageBet dropped XMR support last year. The remaining sites either have crazy high minimums or sketchy reputations.

    Might be worth holding onto your XMR stack and using other coins for gambling until regulatory clarity improves. Privacy coins could make a comeback if regulations shift.

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    JKJen K.Leader✔ verified

    Thanks everyone - sounds like my instincts were right about the regulatory pressure. Will probably swap some XMR for BTC when I want to play.

    Interesting point about atomic swaps making conversion easier. The privacy benefits would be amazing for gambling but not worth risking funds on questionable sites just to use Monero directly.

    Maybe in a few years when regulations stabilize, but for now BTC it is.

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