does the number of reviews actually predict casino quality

honestly i get suspicious when a casino has thousands of glowing reviews, especially if most of them sound the same or mention random features like the color scheme. i know a lot of sites pay for fake reviews or just incentivize people with bonuses to leave a good word. but then again, if a place only has a few reviews, it makes me nervous too. i’m always looking for consistency - like if people mention slow withdrawals in reviews six months apart, that’s a red flag for me.

sometimes i’ll play at a place with barely any reviews and it ends up way smoother than some “top rated” spot. so i kind of trust the process - do a test withdrawal, try the slots or blackjack for small stakes, and see if it all lines up. curious if anyone else relies more on their own gut or if you stick with the herd when you check out new casinos. it feels like reviews alone barely scratch the surface for figuring out the real quality.