9winz Casino in 2025: One Year, 63 Withdrawals, 3 Regrets, and One ₹18K Win Later

How I Stumbled Into 9winz

I wasn’t looking for a new online casino. Not really. I already had accounts with Parimatch and 1xBet, and honestly? I was tired. Tired of the clunky interfaces. Tired of delayed UPI withdrawals that took longer than my dosa order. And absolutely fed up with customer support replies that looked like they were copy-pasted from a 2010 FAQ.

Then, sometime around April 3rd, 2024, a friend casually mentioned:

“Bro, try 9winz. Got my money back in 30 minutes. UPI. No drama.”

And you know what? I did. Half out of boredom, half out of curiosity.
Best impulsive decision I made that month.

First Impressions: Smooth Like Chai on a Rainy Day

Logged in. No weird pop-ups. No “Congratulations You’ve Won 1 Crore” nonsense.
The homepage actually looked… legit?
I started small. ₹500 deposit through Paytm. No bonus. Just wanted to see how fast I could lose it.

But then something weird happened — I didn’t.
I played Teen Patti Live with a Hindi-speaking dealer who called someone “beta” when they bet too high. I kid you not. I was laughing out loud.

Felt like I was playing with my uncles during Diwali night.

That ₹18,200 Win

Okay. Time for a story. July 2024, monsoon evening, I was stuck at home because the road to Bandra was flooded (again). Nothing on Netflix was working, so I opened 9winz on my phone.

Tried Aviator. You know that crash game where you have to pull out before the plane flies off? Yeah, that one.

Put ₹400 in. Pulled out at 12.3x.

BOOM. ₹4,920.

Tried again. ₹800 in. Pulled out at 10.5x.

BOOM. ₹13,440.

I thought I was the next Rakesh Jhunjhunwala of crash games.
Spoiler: I wasn’t.

Lost ₹7,000 within the next hour trying to “double it”. Rookie mistake.
Still — cashed out ₹11,200 that night. Hit my account in under two hours. Through UPI. At 11:47 PM.

Not bad, huh?

Payments, Withdrawals & the “UPI Blessing”

Honestly, 9winz nails the Indian payment flow better than most “global” casinos.
They’ve got:

UPI (worked via PhonePe, GPay, Paytm — tested all three)
Netbanking (slower, but works)
Skrill & Neteller (used once, didn’t like the fees)
Crypto! BTC, ETH, USDT — tested ETH for fun, got payout in 6 hours

But here’s the kicker: my fastest withdrawal? ₹2,000 via GPay.
Arrived in 14 minutes. Not even exaggerating. I timed it.
(But to be fair, one time my ₹4,000 withdrawal took 36 hours — because I’d typed the wrong UPI ID. Whoops.)

KYC? Annoying for the first time. But smooth after that. Uploaded PAN and selfie. Took ~12 hours to verify.

The Games: Not Just Slots and Spin-Spin-Boredom

Yes, there are a ton of slots (3,000+?), but I didn’t care much for those initially.

What got me hooked were:

Teen Patti Live – Played with an actual desi dealer who joked about “how guys always fold when a girl raises”. True.
Crazy Time – Super colorful, chaotic. Lost ₹1,500 but it was fun.
Andar Bahar – Classic. Fast rounds. No nonsense.
JetX – Hated it. Pure scam vibes. Or maybe I was just bad at it.

They even have a few oddball slots I haven’t seen elsewhere — like Bollywood Billions (not even sure if it’s licensed — looks like Shah Rukh’s cousin made it in a garage).

Bonuses: Good, But a Bit of a Treasure Hunt

You won’t find flashy banners saying “GET FREE MONEY”. And honestly, that’s fine.

Here’s what I actually claimed:

Bonus Type	My Experience
Welcome Bonus	100% up to ₹25K + 50 spins — used it, took 3 days to clear. Not bad.
No Deposit	Got ₹500 during Diwali 2024 — they sent it via email, bless them.
Reload Bonus	Every Thursday — I usually top up ₹2K, get ₹600 extra.

The catch? You have to ask for support or follow their Telegram channel to get updates.
It’s not always “in your face”, which I weirdly respect.

Just read the fine print. I once had to wager 40x before I could withdraw. Took me a week and a lot of fruit slots.

Safety & Trust: Not Perfect, But Not a Scam Either

Let’s be real. It’s not UKGC. It’s not MGA.(gamblingcommission.gov.uk)
Curacao license — take it or leave it. Enough for now, but don’t expect high-level consumer protection.

That said:

My data never got leaked (that I know of)
Withdrawals were always processed
They let me set weekly deposit limits (I use ₹2,500 max)

Also, I self-excluded for two weeks in December after a rough week — had to do it via chat, but they did it without pushback. Respect.

Please set your limits. Gambling is like a chili — great in moderation, burns you if you go overboard.

If you’re struggling:
Visit https://rgif.in, or call a friend. Or log out. Whatever helps.

The Good, The Meh, and The Ugly

The Good

Indian-friendly payments (UPI is a godsend)
Actual Indian dealers in Teen Patti and Andar Bahar
Smooth mobile play — never needed an app
Fast withdrawals (like scary fast sometimes)

The Meh

Bonuses are decent but too “hidden”
JetX still haunts me
Curacao license — wish it were MGA

The Ugly

No auto self-exclusion feature — everything is manual
No sports betting (if you’re into that)
Search bar sometimes shows unrelated games (typed “Roulette”, got “Rambo”)

Final Verdict: Should You Try It?

If you want to play casually, with ₹500–₹2000 budgets, without being scammed, and you care about:

Fast UPI payouts
Indian-style games
Hindi-speaking dealers
Less aggressive marketing

But if you want:

Hardcore VIP schemes
10-layer security audits
Big-name licensing

…maybe look at LeoVegas or Stake instead.

As for me? I’m still here. Once a week. Teen Patti. ₹1,000 stake.
Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose. But it’s never boring.

18+ only.

Need help?
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About the Author

Raj Malhotra is a freelance digital content writer and part-time casino enthusiast based in Pune, India. After losing ₹700 on a rigged game in 2020, he made it a mission to test online casinos so others don’t have to learn the hard way.

He’s tried over 30 platforms (and rage-quit at least 5), with a special interest in Indian-friendly payment systems, crash games like Aviator, and live Teen Patti with actual desi dealers.

When he’s not reviewing casinos, you’ll find him drinking cutting chai, playing FIFA, or arguing with friends over which biryani is better — Hyderabad or Lucknowi (spoiler: it’s Hyderabadi).

Personal motto? “Play smart, cash out early, and don’t chase losses — ever.”