How to submit a complaint about an online casino

Need help in solving your issues with an online casino? We, Gamblescope, are happy to provide it. 

Just submit your complaint and you will get:

  • A platform for settling your dispute;

  • Our expert help and mediation;

  • Cooperation from the casino’s side since this is in their best interests;

There are many reasons why a player may wish to make a gambling complaint against an online casino. At the extreme end of the scale, a player may want to make public a case they suspect of online fraud. Sometimes, a player could feel justifiably cheated out of their winnings. More often than not, however, a complaint is for the poor service they have received from a particular online gambling venue. This article covers the procedure you need to take to start the casino complaint process.

167 complaints found
Fluffy
United StatesUnited States
Oct 01, 2023
Opened
Virgin Casino — Other
Since they removed the Bingo Chat where players could talk to one another I noticed that the games seem rigged. I believe there are "bots" playing in there. Same ones winning all day long, every day. It's a rip off. Not sure if the casino is aware of it or if they are the ones putting the bots in there.
Q7
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Sep 15, 2023
$Over 100k
Opened
BCgame — Other
BC game is an absolute scam I'm reporting this casino because every deposit I do into the casino the transaction are delayed by this casino they are very unsupportive and the mods ban you from the chat when chatting to your friends very suspicious this casino cause every mod has a vip leveld account they also have a licence Curaçao there casino is banned in uk tho they alow uk players and under age of 18 players this casino scams your money and this casino is not legal its an absolute scam there scamming people's money because they have a licence Curaçao that makes the casino look legit there running a fraudulent casino
Bo dickinson
United StatesUnited States
Sep 13, 2023
$1720$
Opened
Bovada Casino — Delayed payment

Bitcoin withdrawl request 10 days ago. It’s still sitting on the blockchain because the fee they chose was below the minimum and the miners will not pick it up. I have reached out them via chat and email. In chat the simply send me links of the blockchain showing me the transaction.

When they finally responded to my second email they said they had done their part and I would get my money eventually. I’m still waiting.

Anthony
IrelandIreland
Sep 12, 2023
$191.00
Opened
Booi Casino — Missing Funds
It's boo casino I had 191.00 in funds and it was denied and they put my initial 8.00 back to the account this is wrong and unfair theft to say the least
ranieroprov
ItalyItaly
Sep 10, 2023
$10,000
Opened
Stake.com — Software fairness

Hello, I am beyond tired of this scam going on on stake.com and all the mirror website.

They claim to have a provably fair system, where the bet amount is not "involved " in that equation; if you bet 1$ at 2x with 50% chance to win, or you bet 1000000$ at 2x with 50% chance, "the outcome" should not be related to the bet size.

THATS actually not true at all, that's not a random complaint 'coz someone lose in a casino, that's an user with over 20millions of bet on that site, and that happens regularly, now is time to stop this scam.

5.9ldiesel@gmail.com
United StatesUnited States
Sep 05, 2023
$100
Opened
Bovada Casino — Bonus not given

I have had an account with Bovada since around 2015 and I recently received an email with a free spins bonus and logged in to use it since it was rare to get a no deposit bonus from them.

It took a long time but I managed to play through the required amount and requested a withdrawal for the max allowable $100 by bitcoin. The website attempts to send a verification text to an old phone number of mine so I go to my profile to update it but it didn't seem to be allowed.

I then used their online help chat to get it updated. Their help agent asked their verification questions and said on more than one occasion that I had been verified.

I explain the issue and the person makes me hold multiple times and drags the process of updating my phone number into 1 1/2 hours!

Then he finally tells me that my account wasn't verified and disables it!

I asked to be transferred to a manager because it seemed they were trying to scam me out of my bonus winnings. Why else would it take 1 1/2 hours to simply update a phone number. I have an account with their sister company Ignition and have never had a problem.

The manager comes on and says the same thing, send in documents to verify account and it'll be 48 hours until I hear back. The thought crossed my mind that maybe Bovada came under new ownership or something because it felt like I was dealing with shady planet 7 casino.

I send in my documents and receive the following response:

"Hello, Thank you for submitting to us your documentation. For us to complete your verification, we kindly ask that you resend the requested documents as the images you submitted were either unclear or cut-off."

I've sent in the documents three times and have gotten the same message. Bovada's reputation is going downhill.

Help please

Pepy26kamov
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Aug 25, 2023
$1,950
Opened
MrSloty Casino — Delayed payment

I have withdrawn 1950 GBP and I am not getting any response from the team which is helpful. I have read the numerous reviews from people about not being paid.

Could you please help me out ? We’re really struggling right now and I am the only employed person in my household. We are barely getting by and this 1950gbp will help us so much

suzyq5369@yahoo.com
AustraliaAustralia
Aug 24, 2023
$32.37
Opened
AmunRa — Amount not credited
I attempted to deposit into this casino which I have done several times before I got an error message saying it was declined but they took the money from my bank account anyway . I have been in contact with the casino several times & have been told several times to be patient. It's coming up to 48 hrs since this happened & the only emails I have have told me it was declined & the money has not been added to my account which I Know. The 3rd party company that processes the deposits for the casino are the ones that took the money from my account & I have been told it's not the casinos problem yet the 3rd party company works for the casino so it is their problem .
w749605
United StatesUnited States
Aug 24, 2023
$3,055,000.00
Opened
Wild casino — Declined payment

Wild casino is the casino on complaint they are owned by BetOnline

Recently I went on a 3 day bender gambling at wild casino. When the third day came along and I realized I won a little over 3million dollars I went to cash out. I was able to withdraw my daily max with no problem and when I tried to draw again after 24 hours my account was closed. After a few weeks we finally start corresponding and their excuse for closing my account and keeping my winnings was that there were inconsistencies In my gameplay. I asked for them to elaborate and be transparent but no such luck. I only played live dealer games and have payment proof along with screenshots of every winning junction before stopping. I have asked in several emails to pay what they owe but get turned away. I will personally give half of my winnings if I can get what I am owed from the casino to anyone who can resolve this.

steph.bratcher256@gmail.com
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Aug 24, 2023
$£100
Opened
Spicy Jackpots — Account closure
14th August this year joined up on the 15th August I did a withdrawal from spicyjackpots casino they closed my account for absolutely nothing 1 day of signing up I then asked them when I would receive my funds they said 7-21 days up to date now on the 24th August they told me that the withdrawal was completed so I asked when I would receive the funds they then cut me off up to date 25th I asked again when I would receive they then said never so they have stolen from me and are doing this to others getting their money and not paying up I understand that they have no licence scammed alot of people like me they have copied other sites and operating ilgal Please do something
Nmakejeva726
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Aug 23, 2023
$10,000
Opened
Very Well Casino — Account closure

Dear Sir / Madam,

I am writing to you to raise an issue about: Gambling

The issue that I have experienced was: Have asked many times to close my account, but was ignored. They saying they not closing customer’s accounts. The only what they do-self exclude for up to 6 weeks. But the thing is, after exclusion, im able to start play after 1 minute of exclusion, im removing self exclusion my self on website and able play straight away. Im on Gamstop and i have impulsive gambling sindrom. So i asked to close my account but they refused. Also manager keeps calling on my number every day and making me to play more and more!!! When im win the manager calls me while im playing and offering different games, so i was changing games and never gad a change to withdraw any winnings. For 1 year since i joined i never withdraw anything!Because of that im in HUGE DEBTS, MY MENTAL HEALTH IS SUFFERING SIGNIFICANTLY!!!! I have other organisations who is involved now as well. I have screenshots to prove that i asked to close accounts, but was refused and was offered every time little bonus for thinking leaving them. I have made screenshots for some time because i know it’s unfair play

It occurred on: 2022-08-23

This meant that HUGE DEBTS,MENTAL HEALTH SIGNIFICANTLY SUFFERED

I WANT ALL MY MONEY BACK!!!!

I look forward to your prompt response on this matter. As recommended by Trading Standards, I would like to keep a complete record of my case, so please reply to this email address.

Yours faithfully,

Natalija Makejeva

Account number Nmakejeva726

13 Marion Road,

Smethwick West Midlands

B677LJ

Betsturm
BulgariaBulgaria
Aug 21, 2023
$3,264
Opened
Dexterbet — Delayed payment

My current complaint is related to my previous two against the operator Dexterbet, which have already been posted on the Gamblescope website.

I am attempting to withdraw my balance from Dexterbet, but for over 3 months now, this hasn't happened.

My last withdrawal request is for €3,000 and was made on May 16th. Today is August 21st.

I haven't received the funds nor any response from the bookmaker.

I believe all reasonable payment deadlines have already passed, and that's why I am once again reaching out to Gamblescope for assistance.

user42742
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Aug 20, 2023
$750
Opened
Swift Casino — Other
my balance has disappeared without me doing anything with it, had £600 on my account in the morning, went back on later in the day and i have £0.00, i have no withdrawals pending or anything
Ilievamaria16@gmail.com
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Aug 20, 2023
$£1800
Opened
Kwiff — Verification issues
Hi I deposited £860 pound there was no issue when was I deposited then I withdrew £1800 I received a message it’s says you need to verify your identity i send all documents 5 times they still not verify them i send multiple times email no response nothing and they told me if i don’t want to verify my account they can close the claim and return me only £300 pound they not verifying my account but trying to send my £300 pound please I want my £1800
trey219
CanadaCanada
Aug 19, 2023
$2,000
Opened
Betway — Software fairness
Classic Blackjack game on their online casino is absolutely rigged. I have been playing it for months now consistently, and I see continuous patterns over and over. For example, I constantly notice during a hand I lost that if I would have done the opposite, in this case lets say hit instead of stand, I would have gotten a card that would have put me 1 over (22), meanwhile when I stand it is the perfect card for them, so either way I lose. The dealer also somehow pulls an ace like 30% of the time, and 90% of that 30% results in a blackjack. Meanwhile the rare occasions I get aces, maybe 10% of the time IF THAT, I will get a 2 to go along with my ace, or random low card that then results in me losing if I stand and losing if I hit, WITH AN ACE AS MY STARTING CARD. Here is a video of me playing for about an hour, and I cut some of the more bogus hands into a video showing how rigged it is. But believe me, the whole hour I was getting absolutely rigged on. For the hour I played, 85% of my hands started between 12-17, while the dealer started with so many aces that led to blackjacks or 19-20 everytime, or when they didnt get an ace they still got 10s or high cards in general that were impossible to beat with the cards I got. Even when they start with 2-3-4-5-6, they still basically always end up beating me by 1 or pushing. They start with a 6 against me? They then pull an ace and get a 17, or they pull a 6 and an 8 to get a 20, etc. GAME IS RIGGED HERE IS THE VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2Qv5j5EZ1I
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Step 1: Contact the Casinos Customer Support Team

The first thing you must do in the process of making a complaint is to contact customer support. Now you may feel that this is a waste of time, but all the same, you must go through the process for two important reasons. First, the casino will tell you if you are in violation of any of its policies. If you are (knowingly or unknowingly) in violation, it will be difficult for you to advance your complaint further. 

Now one wants to go through the time-consuming reading of a casino’s terms and conditions before jumping on some exciting casino games. We get that. But failure to do so could leave you disappointed if things don’t work as you expect, particularly concerning casino bonuses and promotions. 

Secondly, the first thing any third-party agency will ask before they assist with your complaint is whether you have spoken to the casino’s support team and what the outcome was. Failure to answer this question positively and provide details will ultimately mean your complaint will not go further.

Step 2: Lodge a Formal Complaint with the Licensing Authority

All legitimate online casinos are affiliated with a gambling license authority. If the casino you want to use does not have a casino license, avoid them at all costs. Casinos with a license from a reputable agency offer a degree of player protection and redress for complaints. But some are better than others. Online casinos licensed in south American jurisdictions like Curacao and Costa Rica offer very little player protection. They are unlikely to listen to your complaint. For this reason, it is always better to play at a casino that is licensed and regulated by regulators such as the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC), Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), or one of many other European agencies. 

https://www.resolver.co.uk/rights-guide/gambling - Resolver can help you with submitting a complaint against casino in UK.

The footer of every online casino is where you can find out which regulator the casino is licensed with, usually. Clicking on the link here will often take you directly to the regulator’s website. From there, you can navigate to the section relating to casino complaints. Be aware, however, that this process could take months. And also, regulators will often only take action when they receive several similar complaints about a particular online gambling establishment.

Step 3: Casino Watchdogs

If there is no legal route available, there is also a third option. This is to submit a grievance through a trusted casino review company. Although they have no legal authority, top review websites can blacklist a casino and provide players with the ability to make their complaints public knowledge. This is a potent weapon against fraudulent and unethical gambling operators. The best casino review companies have many thousands of users and subscribers. It means you can get the word out about dishonest and unethical behavior fast. 

  • https://gamblescope.com/casino-complaints/new/ - A new player in the market, but already a fairly successful one. Due to established good relations with various casino brands, we are able to reach out to them to mediate any conflicts and complaints. And be heard - we have solved 100+ complaints so far and counting.

  • https://www.askgamblers.com/casino-complaints - An established platform with 2000 reviewed casinos. And a transparent complaint mechanism that has helped almost 15000 gamblers to receive their winnings. Takes from a week to a month to resolve a complaint. 

  • https://casino.guru/complaints - An independent review website with an established complaint mechanism. Less transparent than such at AskGamblers, but with 4000 casinos present, it’s more likely you’ll find the needed one here. On average it takes 24 hours to accept a complaint and 21 day to resolve it.

  • https://www.casino.org/online-casino-complaints/ - Casino.org accepts complaints without making them public like the two sites above. And employs a dedicated team for mediation. It usually takes up to 2 working days to accept a complaint. But the problem is the limited number (around 300) of casinos supported. 

  • https://thepogg.com/submit-complaint/ - A famous gambling review website acting as an Alternative Dispute Resolution service. Fairly active and accepts complaints on several hundreds of casinos. However, it has fairly strict guidelines leading to players’ complaints frequently being denied. And is often unable to help due to casinos’ unwillingness to cooperate. Successful cases are usually resolved within a week or two. 

Informing the casino you are using that you intend to air your grievances public can, in some instances, help to resolve an issue. Blacklisting and bad player reviews, after all, have a significant impact on a casino’s ability to operate profitably.

Get Started Now and Make your Casino Experience Public Knowledge

Here are a few of the complaints that Gamblescope has received about online casinos. Like gambling license regulators, we will act on casinos if we receive multiple complaints about any particular online gambling venue available on this website. Ultimately, after further investigation, we will blacklist online casinos that do not treat customers fairly and publise our reasons for doing so.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

What is Gamblescope Casino Complaint service?

Our Service was launched as a part of our ever-growing Gamblescope platform. And it’s main mission is to provide a free of charge, responsible and honest meditation service between online casinos and their players.

Our efforts has already led to resolution of hundreds of complaints and reclamation of deposits and winnings worth millions of GBP. 

Who can use Gamblescope Casino Complaint service?

Any player who feels that he/she has a valid reason to complain and has an account on Gamblescope.com.

If you don’t have one — register here, it is free.

How to submit a complaint?

Easy! Just push the “Submit Complaint” button and fill in all the fields, following the instructions provided in the process.

Why was my complaint rejected?

There can be multiple reasons ranging from providing insufficient data to prove that your complaint has a valid ground to the breaking of the submission rules and guidelines.

How long does it take for Gamblescope to proceed with the review?

We reserve a 72-hour period during which we should start working on your complaint. But usually we begin after around 48 hours or so.

What happens after my complaint is published?

The casino gets notified about it and will have 72 hours to respond. After this it becomes a turn-based communication process under our mediation until the issue is resolved either in player’s or casino’s favor.

What affects the final decision about the complaint?

A multitude of factors:

  • Evidence provided by both sides during the communication process

  • New facts not provided in the initial complaint but surfacing in the communication process

  • Analysis and comparison between the facts provided and the casino’s terms and conditions

  • Information provided on behalf of the casino’s side by its Finance, Security, Fraud, Support or any other departments

  • Complaint submitter’s confirmation that the casino has paid all due amounts during the complaint resolution process

  • Evidence presented by third parties relevant to the complaint resolution, like gaming software companies, test laboratories etc. 

The final decision is taken by multiple members of our Complaint Team by consensus.

Is it possible to appeal if I don’t agree with the decision?

Our decisions are final so no appeal is possible. In case you are not satisfied with our decision, we encourage you to escalate your complaint to the regulatory body relevant to the casino’s jurisdiction.