BitKong Review !

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BitKong is dubbed as a fun and addictive provably fair bitcoin betting game. We are not going to try pouring cold water on that claim. Somehow, we are convinced that this site is indeed trying to offer something a little different and is fun to play. It even has a mission statement, presenting the goal of not just offering another bitcoin dice game or third party copies of other slot machine games, but offering a 100% provably fair game that is entertaining to play.

*Before you get to play on BitKong, you will be greeted with a dialog box asking you if you agree or disagree as to whether or not you meet the site’s requirements for playing. There are two requirements, which are basically the standard requirements for almost all online casinos: being at least 18 years old and the legality of the site in the jurisdiction where the player resides.

As of April 2016, BitKong claims that at least 1,000 BTC or 1 billion bits have already been wagered on the site. During its first three months of operation, according to one tweet it posted on its official Twitter account, the site already facilitated more than 1 million games and by the time we did this review, more than 3.9 million games have already been played on the site with 1.287 million mBTC or 1,287+ BTC wagered. These are indeed great numbers for a small bitcoin betting site.

BitKong is a decent gambling site that could be a good option if you are looking for something that allows you to play quickly. It even offers free bitcoins you can use for playing.


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A Little Confusing Account Creation Process

We were a little confused with BitKong’s account registration process. At first, we thought we were given an automatically generated account that we only have to get our unique URL. This is because the site has a “Welcome, *RANDOMPLAYERNAME*” section that can be modified. The Deposit and Withdrawal buttons are also readily shown on the game interface. However, we couldn’t find a button or link for the account dashboard.

It took us maybe around a minute to finally conclude that the account registration is only through Facebook. There is no Register or Sign Up button on the site. What’s available is only a blue Log In button that requires a Facebook account.

Anyway, after realizing that we can only sign up using a Facebook account, the process went smoothly. It only took a few clicks to finally get an account and proceed to playing.



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Account Dashboard

The BitKong account dashboard is rather simple. It only has three tabs, namely Profile, Transactions, and Affiliate. There’s nothing editable here. The alias (player name) and email address indicated here are locked. The alias can only be changed by going to the homepage and changing it by clicking on the alias near the upper right corner of the site (the “Welcome, *RANDOMPLAYERNAME*” part). The email address field is automatically filled out with the email address you used with your Facebook account and is apparently not modifiable



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The BitKong Game

The game here is very simple. It’s like a minesweeper game but you just have to move up one column at the time. You will only be playing with 3 columns and 10 rows for the Easy and Hard game difficulty settings while you will be dealing with just 2 columns and 10 rows for the Medium setting.



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The goal is to be able to pick the field (the rectangular cell with prize label) that has a fruit to be able to move up to the next row. In the easy setting 2 out of the 3 fields in a row have a fruit (a coconut) so you have a 2/3 chance of picking the right field and moving up to the next row. In the Medium setting, obviously, 1 out of the 2 fields in a row has the fruit (banana). For the Hard setting, only 1 out of the 3 fields in a row has a fruit (a pineapple).

If you pick the right field, your bet will increase based on the prize indicated on the field and you will be able to move up. However, just like in a minesweeper game, if you chose the field that does not have the fruit, you will lose all of your bet. The good thing with this game, though, is that you can just proceed to taking the prize you have earned so far after clearing a row. You don’t need to complete all 10 rows to be able to claim your prize. You can stop after you clear even just the first row.

The game is as simple as that but it can really be fun.

What we don’t like with the game, though, is that it takes time for the “reveal” to happen. You have to wait up to a few seconds after you click on the field before you know whether or not the field you picked has the fruit. It can get a little frustrating. Also, if you have Internet connection issues, the game may freeze your browser or you may have to

wait for a really long time before you can proceed with the game.

The game has a demo version so you can try it even if you have no bitcoins to deposit yet.



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BitKong Game Software and Fairness

BitKong uses proprietary software that makes for a provably fair game system. The site states that the game uses an “elaborate system of coconuts, ropes, and pulleys” but of course that’s just to infuse some humor in the About Us section of the site. BitKong makes use of a random number generator (RNG) just like almost every other game site.

BitKong’s random number generator makes use of hashes taken directly from the bitcoin blockchain. As such, the game is provably fair. Well, BitKong calls it “verifiably fair.” To verify or prove the fairness of the game results (for the next game), just go to the bottom part of the game interface and click on the Verify Ticket Fairness button (below the Easy, Medium, Hard game difficulty toggle). It will quickly show you the hash and client seed for the next ticket or game.



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BitKong Is Mobile-Friendly

The BitKong site is actually mobile-friendly. We just don’t know why it returns an error on Google’s Mobile Test tool. BitKong does not have a mobile app for playing the game on smartphones and tablets. However, we reckon such an app would be unnecessary since the mobile-friendly website already provides a good enough mobile gaming experience.



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Currencies, Deposits, and Withdrawals on BitKong

BitKong only uses bitcoins (BTC) but you can choose to have the amounts presented on the site in their equivalent US dollar (USD), euro (EUR), British pound (GBP), and Chinese Yuan (CNY) values. Bitcoins are presented on the site in bits (1/1,000,000 BTC) and mBTC (1/1,000 BTC).



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We have to emphasize in this BitKong review that the site only allows deposits and withdrawals in bitcoins. The fiat currencies mentioned here are only for expressing the amount of bets and winnings in more familiar currencies. Some players may not have a good grasp yet of how much a BTC is really worth. Converting BTC to other currencies just for presentation purposes may be helpful for some players.

To make deposits, you just have to click the Deposit button. You will then be presented a bitcoin wallet address to where you will be sending the bitcoins you want to deposit. There’s also a QR code in case you want to make the deposit through your mobile device. The minimum deposit amounts are indicated on the Deposit interface along with their corresponding BTC conversions.

For withdrawals, the steps are similar. Just hover your mouse pointer over the button with a bitcoin icon to show the Withdrawal button. There’s a transaction fee of 200 bits that will be deducted for every withdrawal, which is automatically deducted from the amount being withdrawn. Two confirmations are needed before a withdrawal is completed.
BitKong Bonuses, Promotions, and Affiliate Program

Just like most other single-game sites, there is no deposit bonus on BitKong. However, free bitcoins are offered through the bitcoin faucet as well as through the site’s affiliate program.



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The bitcoin faucet can be accessed through the game interface. Every time you lose or every time a game ends, you will be presented with three options: Play Demo, Deposit to Play, or Get Free Bitcoins. Click on Get Free Bitcoins to go to the faucet. The faucet provides 10 bits after every 10 minutes.

On the other hand, BitKong has a referral program that lets players earn bitcoins. This affiliate program grants 0.25% (that’s ¼ of 1%) of every bet made by the player you refer to the site, regardless of whether they win or lose. An affiliate URL is readily presented on the site. Just click on the Affiliate link or the Invite Friends and Earn Bitcoins button at the bottom part of the site. The site provides almost everything you need to quickly reach out to potential players you can refer to the site. There are buttons for quickly sending links to your contacts on Facebook Messenger, a button for sharing the link on Facebook, as well as a button for quickly tweeting your affiliate link. You can also download banners for your blog or website and copy the simple HTML forum signature code.



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Unfortunately, BitKong does not offer VIP programs and rewards.
BitKong Player Support

Support on BitKong is only provided through email. The email address is support@bitkong.com. There is no live chat or telephone support available. However, BitKong has social media accounts and a thread on the Bitcointalk.org forum.

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Countries Served and Site Languages

BitKong does not block players from any part of the world. However, when we sent an email inquiry to clarify whether or not the site accepts US players, we were told that BitKong will not prevent US-based players from playing because as far as they know, bitcoin gambling is not regulated in the US so there should be no issues. As such, we can state in this review that BitKong is a US-accepted bitcoin casino or gambling site.

The BitKong website is available in two languages: English and Russian. You can find the language selector at the bottom part of the site.



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BitKong License, Regulation, Security, and Anonymity

We couldn’t find information about BitKong’s license and regulation on its website. There’s also nothing mentioned regarding the security measures in place. Nevertheless, BitKong appears to be a safe site. Account are tied with your players’ Facebook accounts so it will not be that easy for anyone to just access anybody’s account. Moreover, the site is SSL secured.

When it comes to revealing player identities, we can state in this BitKong review that this site is comparable to the typical sites we would consider as an anonymous bitcoin casino. It does not demand personal information and proofs of identity from players. Also, even though the accounts are tied with players’ Facebook accounts, BitKong guarantees that player activity is not revealed on social media.
Important Notes

BitKong mostly makes use of modal windows (pop-ups within the page) so we couldn’t provide links to the important pages of the site. To quickly get acquainted with BitKong, just go to the bottom part of the website to find the About and Statistics links. The About link will show you some fancy overview of what the game is about but is not a detailed instruction on how to play the game. You will learn more about the site by going to its Bitcointalk.org forum thread (the link is also at the bottom part).

The site lacks a Terms and Conditions page but since the game mechanics and winnings withdrawal system are designed to be quick and easy, we can state in this BitKong review that there’s nothing much to worry about. As long as you are at least 18 years old and there are no legal prohibitions against bitcoin gambling in your country or jurisdiction, you should do just fine gambling bitcoins online with BitKong.
Pros and Cons
Pros

Simple and enjoyable game
You can stop and claim your prize after clearing a row, even after just the first row. It’s not necessary to clear all 10 rows to be able to claim your prize.
Free bitcoin faucet
Provably fair
Mobile-friendly

Cons

No live chat support
Only one game available
Facebook account required
There are no instructions or tooltips to help you understand the different parts of the site and to help you learn how to play the game.
The site can get sluggish over time.

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BitKong.me Review, Strategy and Tips

BitKong.me is essentially a Bitcoin slot machine built by an evil genius. If you’ve had the misfortune of finding it online — I’m SO sorry for your loss.

Disclaimer: Gambling is addictive, you may lose all your bitcoin. (M’kay?)
Anyways… BitKong Rules!

At the time of writing this, BitKong is still fairly new. There aren’t any reviews that I could find online, so here goes my best attempt at one…

I’ve tried SatoshiDice, BetChain, BitCasino, but BitKong might be the new king of the jungle. The interface is just so good. But beware — you’ll like it.
BitKong Gameplay 101

Basically, the way it works is, you deposit some bitcoin. After that, you pick a mode and an amount to bet. Click on the panels in the first row and you will either win or lose. If you win, you can click more rows, but you risk what you have won up to that point.
No Account Required

Getting started is really easy. You don’t even need an account. Try out the demo version (no money) or test your luck with a small amount of free BTC.

Tip: You should “checkout” all your funds at the end of a gaming session, especially, if you’re not logged into an account.
Quick Deposits and Withdrawals

I haven’t had any issues depositing or withdrawing funds. They mention that large withdrawals may be processed manually, but I have withdrawn as much as 0.15 BTC without issue. (I don’t gamble more than I can afford to lose!)

Tip: Don’t use your Coinbase.com account if gambling is illegal in your area.
Modes: Easy, Medium, Hard

There are three modes. The difference between the modes is a combination of 1) the # of columns 2) the win-loss ratio in a row 3) and the amount you win.

Easy Mode: 3 columns, 2/3 win per row, smaller wins.

Medium Mode: 2 columns, 1/2 win per row, bigger wins.

Hard Mode: 3 columns, 1/3 win per row, biggest wins.

Tip: Stick to Easy mode. (But this is more of a personal tip than practical.)
My “Martingale” Strategies

I haven’t done the math on this, I don’t know if it works out in the long-run, but I play BitKong.me using Martingale-like strategies.

It’s not possible to actually do a Martingale strategy because of the cap on how much you can bet (35,000 bits, at time of writing). However, you sort-of can.

There are a few ways I play that approximate a martingale strategy and I describe them below. In all of them, I don’t bother trying to select panels…

I simply try to “ascend” the column above the play button, knowing that I don’t have any special powers to select random outcomes.
Descending-Pyramid Martingale

This is my go-to right now, I like to bet the smallest amount and try to win 7x my bet. If I lose my bet, I increase my next bet and decrease my risk taking.

I start with 10 bits on Easy. And I try to ascend 5 rows. If I make it, I take those winnings and start over. If I don’t, I increase my bet to 20 bits.

With 20 bits on Easy, I try to ascend 4 rows. If I make it, I take the win and go back to 10 bits. If I don’t, I increase my bet to 50 bits.

With 50 bits on Easy, I try to ascend 3 rows. If I make it, I start over at 10. If I don’t, I increase to 100 bits.

With 100 bits on Easy, I try to ascend 2 rows. If I make it, I start over at 10. If I don’t I increase to 200 bits.

With 200 bits on Easy, I try to ascend 1 row. If I make it, I start over at 10. If I don’t I increase to 500 bits.

And so on…

Sometimes, I skip 10 to 50, 50 to 200, or maybe I try to go up more rows, but it depends. I keep track how much I am down in my head. Sometimes, taking the sure thing and starting back at 10 is better than pushing your luck.

The idea here is to take the most risk when I’m betting the least, and then when I lose, I increase my bet to try and “martingale out of losses.”

However, it can get bad.

If you’re betting 5,000 or more — that’s where you’ll make the most money quickly, but it’s also where you’ll lose the most money quickly.

If you try to martingale out of a 5,000 loss, you can only go up a few steps before you hit the 35,000 cap. I’ve lost the most betting 35k bits at a time.
Coin-Flip Martingale

In this approach, you don’t bother to “climb the ladder,” instead you just increase your bet and treat it like a coin flip and try to double-up.

I start with 10 bits, you could start at 100 or higher, but since there is a cap on how much you can bet, you have a longer “runway” when you start at 10 bits that will help you martingale out of a series of losses.

Anyways, start at 10 bits, click one or two rows. If you win, you start over.

If you lose, you increase your bet by two-steps. So, 10, 50, 200, 1000, 5000.

I like this strategy less, I found it ran me up to betting 35k bits fairly quickly, whereas, in the Descending Pyramid approach I didn’t seem to end up at that level as much.

A lot of times, I would just try to gamble around 1–5k to make up for losses rather than going as high as 10k or 35k.
Ladder Climbing Martingale

This isn’t one I use, but it came to mind while writing this. You could stick to betting 10 bits, but rather than increasing your bet, you increase the number of rows you try to ascend when you lose.

If you get to the point where, even if you made it to the top, you wouldn’t win back your losses, then you would increase your bet and start over.

They’re all variations of the same idea. If you lose, bet more.

Be careful! That could mean you lose more too.

I don’t call myself martinfail for nothing!
General Tips

Don’t bet more than you can afford to lose.
Withdraw your bitcoin after each session.
Keep track of how much you deposited.
Keep track of how much you are down.
Keep track of how much you are up.
Know when you’re no longer martingale’ing. (ie: you hit bet cap and lost.)
If your up, consider withdrawing your initial deposit.

Referral Program

Another great thing about BitKong.me is their referral program. You can refer friends (or strangers) and earn bitcoin passively. That’s very exciting stuff.

“0.25% of every bet made by players referred by you, gets added to your balance. Whether they win or lose the bet, you still earn money.”

The 0.25% comes from the 1% edge the house has on their games.

So, on that note, I am going to shamelessly plug my referral link!

https://bitkong.me/?r=LqPtlhoV

I hope you enjoyed this quick write up about my strategy and tips.

Gamble responsibly, and have fun!
Update:

People have been asking how much I’ve won or lost with BitKong.me…

I have had 2 accounts: martinfail and martinfail2.0. So, you might be able to see me on a top-list somewhere. (I am 2nd and 3rd lifetime, at publication.)

On the whole, I am up. But I have lost as much as 0.10 BTC in one session.

My best session was turning 0.035 BTC into 0.16 BTC. I was loosely using the Descending Pyramid strategy (with some 5–35k bets going in my favor.)

Tell me how you play in the comments!

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BitKongVideoReview

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BİTKONG REVİEW 2

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