More and more forums on various topics are appearing in Google’s search results, and gambling is no exception. While forums seemed to have been left behind in the early 2010s, they are making a comeback. But what’s driving this resurgence? The primary reason lies in market trends and Google’s search algorithms.

You may have noticed that for the past few years, search results for almost any query often feature articles from Forbes and Reddit. These platforms have practically dominated search rankings. News outlets like Forbes use separate sections to host commercial advertorials, which, thanks to the domain’s trustworthiness, achieve top rankings on Google. However, the nature of these articles remains commercial and promotional, meaning their recommendations don’t always meet users’ genuine needs.

As for Reddit, its recommendations are not always entirely genuine either. Since Reddit is a UGC (User-Generated Content) platform, anyone can post almost anything, and spammers are quick to exploit this. Despite Reddit’s efforts to combat spam through additional filters and bans, spam activity often outpaces these measures.

So where can users find truly useful recommendations and honest reviews?

1. Review website

   While not perfect, these platforms often provide detailed reviews of casinos along with responses from casino representatives. Some websites even require proof that you are a real user of the service before allowing you to post a review, which helps build trust in the platform.

2. Forums dedicated to gambling

Key Casino Forums

The most popular forum is CasinoMeister. This long standing, trusted platform, now owned by GiG Media, is experiencing remarkable growth. CasinoMeister hosts a robust and reputable community where users can find valuable information from reliable sources. Each member undergoes verification, and you can review their activity history on the forum.

Another well known forum is BitcoinTalk. One of the oldest and most prominent cryptocurrency forums, founded by Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. It covers everything from beginner guides to advanced trading, development, and blockchain-related discussions. This forum, however, has threads related to crypto casinos. 

New forums are also emerging – brand-new but quite promising. For example, Gamblinghood Forum is an attempt to unite all players under one roof and highlight all issues related to casinos. Here, players can lodge complaints about unpaid winnings or share their success stories about impressive wins. While this forum isn’t as large as the previous two, we’ve included it in the list as encouragement for its growth.

Overall, trust in Google is declining, and more people are turning to friends, acquaintances, or reliable word-of-mouth sources for reviews. Perhaps this marks the beginning of a new era for forums – who knows? Time will tell.