What is a "Gou Tui"?
Synonyms:
| Category | English | Chinese | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player Slang | Gaming Promoter | 狗推 | Common derogatory term in Chinese-speaking circles. |
| Informal Term | Black Promoter | 黑推 | Refers to non-transparent promotion. |
| HK/Macau Slang | Black Promoter | 带坑推 | Cantonese speaking circles. |
Definition
"Gou Tui" (狗推) is a derogatory term used within player circles to describe gambling promoters characterized by aggressive marketing, heavily scripted persuasion tactics, and a low level of professionalism. These promoters typically do not rely on professional judgment or long-term models. Instead, they drive bets or entice user registrations by manipulating emotions, promising high returns, or exaggerating success rates. Additionally, the term is frequently used as self-deprecation by gambling promoters themselves, usually to describe working as exhaustively as a dog, or lacking basic dignity in their line of work.