It would be fair to say that you need a certain personality to work as a customer support agent. You need to be the type of person that enjoys helping others – that goes without saying, while being able to wear many different hats at once.
For example, customer support staff for both online gaming firms and casinos must be able to troubleshoot technical issues, such as when a game repeatedly ‘crashes’, while helping others with their account queries and in-game purchases.
Most game development companies employ customer support agents, while that’s almost certainly the case with an online casino. In fact, many of the sites listed at legalcasino.uk, which reviews licensed operators and their services, employ 24/7 support staff, ensuring that customer issues are dealt with efficiently around the clock by live chat, phone and/or email.
So while there’s plenty of similarities for customer support agents across video and online casino gaming, there are also some key differences too.
But which of them has the toughest job?
The Role of a Video Game Customer Support Agent
On occasion, a video game customer support agent will have to resolve issues regarding cold, hard cash.
That will likely come in the form of in-game purchases that haven’t been processed properly, leaving the player without the upgrade or skin they were attempting to buy.
Such matters have to be dealt with efficiently and respectfully, of course.
And then there’s the administrative function, which includes helping players to login to their accounts if they have forgotten their credentials.
Dealing with bugs is a big part of a gaming support agent’s day. They are the ‘front line’ when players complain of gremlins within a game, so they must act as a consolatory friend but also be swift and accurate when passing on the details of a bug to a programmer.
Depending on the popularity of the game and the time of the day, customer support agents from video gaming firms can go from having a quiet shift to being rushed off their feet in the blink of an eye.
And they will also be required to deal with multiple open support requests at once, so they will need to remain focused, diligent and organised in resolving each issue at a time.
The exact nature of support requests also often depends on the game itself.
- In competitive multiplayer titles such as Counter‑Strike 2 or Dota 2, agents regularly deal with reports of cheating, abusive behaviour, and matchmaking issues. Account security cases, including hacked accounts and unauthorised item transfers, are also common.
- In large online games like World of Warcraft, support tickets often focus on stuck quests, lost progress, accidental item deletions, or disputes over suspensions and penalties. Players also contact support when game systems behave incorrectly after updates or patches.
- For live-service games such as Fortnite, customer support frequently handles issues related to battle pass rewards, missing purchased content, cross-platform account linking, and sudden performance problems following new seasons or events.
The Role of an Online Casino Customer Support Agent
There is, evidently, some crossover in the day to day operations of a video game and online casino support agent.
Casino support staff have many of the same issues to deal with as described above. Occasionally, a game can malfunction, or a player’s internet connection will drop off; potentially costing them money.
In these scenarios, players are going to contact customer support and initially be angry or frustrated – the customer support agent therefore has to pacify the player, while also) resolving the matter quickly.
Being calm under pressure is key then, because online casino gaming – and gambling as a whole – can be very emotive, given that there’s real money on the line.
An online casino agent also has to play the role of administrator, dealing with account and payment queries, as well as answering questions about any bonuses or promotions that the casino is running.
They will need to be responsive, agile and empathetic, dealing with each issue with the sensitivity that the player expects – no matter how big or small the query happens to be.
They need to be a strong communicator and problem solver, but with the added skill of being technologically savvy – understanding how casino games and bonuses work so that they can provide the best advice and guidance.
In addition to all of this, an online casino agent may have to deal with KYC issues – that is, ‘know your customer’.
Gambling law in many countries requires casino sites to confirm their players’ identities, through the collection of photographic I.D. and proof of address. Naturally, this can be a source of conflict for some customers, and it’s the support agents that act as the first responder should any issues arise.
Whose Day Is Tougher?
It would be fair to conclude that the job of any online support agent can be challenging at times, depending upon the difficulty of the situation and the emotions of the customer.
But you sense that a casino support agent has things tougher, as they are having to deal with real money issues on a regular basis – and few things get people more hot under the collar than when they feel short-changed financially.
Customer support can be an extremely rewarding profession for those who enjoy helping others and solving problems, but it’s not always an easy job, that’s for sure!
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