does reading casino reviews actually help you choose better

I keep seeing people say “always check reviews before you sign up” but honestly I’m starting to wonder if that even helps much. Most reviews seem to be either glowing because someone hit a jackpot or super negative because of a withdrawal issue. It’s tough to tell what’s real and what’s just bad luck or a weird one-off story. Also a lot of places get flooded with fake reviews, so sorting through all that just becomes its own gamble.

What I do now is skim for the same complaints or praises showing up over and over. If a casino gets hammered for slow payouts again and again, I usually skip it. Same thing if everyone’s talking up their live dealer games or fast slots play. But yeah, sometimes I still end up picking one just because I like the roulette interface or I’m in a slots mood. Wondering if anyone here actually found reviews that saved them big headaches, or if it’s mostly just luck and vibes.