Habbox Casino?

[AgnesIO]

I'm sort of half and half on this one. Last month I was considering opening a smallish casino, nothing big scale but just something for a bit of fun and to try and attract some different people to Habbox. The only people that would be getting rights would be general management and at a push certain department managers.

Something like this would be extremely hard to moderate, and especially the way you mention selling rights to other people and allowing other people to deal could be very risky. Even people who appear to be 100% safe on Habbo could scam, and it just isn't worth it when it could seriously damage peoples perception of Habbox. We have enough trouble ensuring HxHD is presenting a good picture of our site and making visitors feel we are the place to be. - One bad incident in a casino and it can put a lot of people off forever. I simply do not want to take that risk.

Whilst in practice something like this would be a nice idea, I think overall casinos on Habbo have died down abit compared to what they were previously. I think something like this might die out after a while, and I'm not sure it would last too long. We've tried it with things like trade city's etc in the past and they just haven't worked due to the practicalities of it. It's getting people there, getting people to trust, and ensuring the nature of behaviour and discussion within an official Habbox room is in-keeping with our reputation.

As much as I love all the staff here, there are some I barely know, and this would be the case for many, just because they are Habbox staff it doesn't mean we can trust everyone 100%.

For the hardcore gamblers out there, we do have the Habbox Lottery running each month, and we hope to get this more successful in the upcoming months.


I think if we were to have a casino, (and I am still not 100% sure)- then there certainly wouldnt be rights being sold to anyone (I have enough trouble keeping up with rights in the helpdesk as it is), and it would be a low key thing for a bit of fun and to try attract a new kind of visitors. I don't mind us having a casino room set up and on the official list, but the dealers would be very restricted (probably with just Dan dealing, since I am poor and am not really into casinos and stuff anyway).

I may even do some kind of free casino at one point (like the free grabbers we have previously done) where we can get some games going for free with some prizes on offer.

Yes, I want there to be fun, exciting things on offer for the community- but things like this really need to be thought about clearly and looked at from all angles before just plunging into things- they can offen cause more hassle than good I think.

"Hardcore Gamblers".. "Habbox Lottery"

[scott]

As much as I'd like that to be true, it isn't. Habbox have banned users from habboxforum for acting an arse in the desk. Habbox management get their hands tangled with situations that don't involve them. For example when I made / hosted certain websites in the past management practically blackmailed me, remove it or an IP ban from the website was in the horizon. That's like me punching the guy next door in the face who works for google and google ip banning me.

I know I'm going back a few pages but if I remember correctly the website was made and it targetted a lot of Habbox members? If i'm thinking of the correct website

Anyway I'd say no to a Habbox Casino you can say oh it will be moderated a lot but if someone scams then aren't they going to be like "OMG I GOT SCAMMED AT HABBOX CASINO LOLOLOL" what sort of name would that gave us? It's a really tricky situation and it's something that even if someone wasn't scammed they would still try and do to give us a bad reputation it's a no from me )

[Richie]

I know I'm going back a few pages but if I remember correctly the website was made and it targetted a lot of Habbox members? If i'm thinking of the correct website

Anyway I'd say no to a Habbox Casino you can say oh it will be moderated a lot but if someone scams then aren't they going to be like "OMG I GOT SCAMMED AT HABBOX CASINO LOLOLOL" what sort of name would that gave us? It's a really tricky situation and it's something that even if someone wasn't scammed they would still try and do to give us a bad reputation it's a no from me )

Even if it did and I agree the website was wrong however my point is it's still none of habboxs business. That's like if I shot you in reality then the local shop we both use got pissy about it and bared me even though I had no "beef" with that shop. They aren't linked in any way. Maybe not that extreme but I think you get my point .

[Pigperson]

Hehe nice to see that you saw the thread Dan

I think it would be a great idea but I think, you (or another staff member) should have a clone in the room in the door or whatever to monitor the bets and make sure the dealers are safe.

In the forum this was posted in, we were basically saying how we were annoyed that casino dealers scam so I really urge you to make a casino that is as safe as possible and better than the rest.

I have always thought this is a good idea because you earn credits to put towards Habbox causes and you can also charge the tiny bit more because it's the official Habbox room and will get loads of people there.

But yeh, the only reason I would use this casino instead of another is the assurance that the staff will try to make sure the dealers are safe!

Good luck with the room Dan, if you need help with design or stacking, just message me!

Will

[Inseriousity.]

Even if it did and I agree the website was wrong however my point is it's still none of habboxs business. That's like if I shot you in reality then the local shop we both use got pissy about it and bared me even though I had no "beef" with that shop. They aren't linked in any way. Maybe not that extreme but I think you get my point .

If you shot scott, we'd all throw a party. joking scott dont ban me

Personally, I think "gamblers" would love a casino which while it's not a guaranteed scam-free is not able to be light with scammers. Habbo players who use casinos already gamble knowing full well they could be scammed and if they are, they have no-one to turn to as Habbo don't do anything. It's a strength rather than a weakness imo.

[.x.miss.angel.x]

I think its a great idea!
You could always hire mods to look over the room (senior staff maybe?), and maybe have certain rules about hiring so you need vouches to make sure they are safe. Would bring a few more people over to Habbox I think

[AgnesIO]

If you shot scott, we'd all throw a party. joking scott dont ban me

Personally, I think "gamblers" would love a casino which while it's not a guaranteed scam-free is not able to be light with scammers. Habbo players who use casinos already gamble knowing full well they could be scammed and if they are, they have no-one to turn to as Habbo don't do anything. It's a strength rather than a weakness imo.

The thing is the only casinos now are either norm casinos or 300+ throne ones.

I would not bet at a Habbox Casino even if there was one, I would go to Jake's (BelieveMeSafety). I have rights there, and the high price of rights provide some kind of safety thoughts. Mind you I would only bet Jake :rolleyes:

[tylermunjkt]

Some people could go in, not get scammed and say they got scammed.
No for me

[beth]

though i agree any initiative to get habbox's name spread around habbo, i think anything like this is generally a bad idea. it's just too risky. and like someone said before, if a staff member is gonna scam, i don't think a little volunteer job on a habbo fansite is gonna stop them.

[Alex3213]

Also in addition to the staff point which has been made countlessly throughout this thread, more people will register (good) to apply for staff, stay a couple of weeks and pass their trial so they look trusted and then thereafter scam and BANG! A Habbox staff member has just scammed in a Habbox casino, doesn't look too good does it?