Thank you for your reply, pgian. Although I understand your frustration, we are not in a position to force casinos to close players' accounts unless they clearly mention gambling problems in account closure requests. The easiest solution is to unsubscribe from all communications with the casino and stop using the account. The vast majority of online casinos close inactive accounts sooner or later anyway.
However, if you feel like gambling has become too tempting or challenging for you and you feel like you need to close your account to protect yourself, I would suggest that you contact the casino again and request self-exclusion.
When applying for the self-exclusion, state clearly the reason why you want your account to be deactivated and specify the time period. Also, email "Subject" should be clearly marked and easily recognizable as casino support receives many requests per day hence, if it’s visibly marked you stand a better chance to have your request granted as soon as possible. I would also strongly recommend that you always save your self-exclusion request so that you have a valid proof of such action.
Example:
Email subject: Self-exclusion
Player’s info:
First name:
Last name:
DOB:
Casino login:
Email address:
"Greetings xxx xxx,
I’m writing to inform you that I wish to exclude immediately from this casino and from receiving any gambling related marketing material for a minimum period of xxx months/years (lifetime).
The reason that preceded my decision is xxx (gambling addiction)
I acknowledge that I will not be allowed to rescind my self-exclusion during this period and self-exclusion cannot be lifted before the end of the agreed period."
Please, let me know how you wish to proceed.
Thank you for your reply, pgian. Although I understand your frustration, we are not in a position to force casinos to close players' accounts unless they clearly mention gambling problems in account closure requests. The easiest solution is to unsubscribe from all communications with the casino and stop using the account. The vast majority of online casinos close inactive accounts sooner or later anyway.
However, if you feel like gambling has become too tempting or challenging for you and you feel like you need to close your account to protect yourself, I would suggest that you contact the casino again and request self-exclusion.
When applying for the self-exclusion, state clearly the reason why you want your account to be deactivated and specify the time period. Also, email "Subject" should be clearly marked and easily recognizable as casino support receives many requests per day hence, if it’s visibly marked you stand a better chance to have your request granted as soon as possible. I would also strongly recommend that you always save your self-exclusion request so that you have a valid proof of such action.
Example:
Email subject: Self-exclusion
Player’s info:
First name:
Last name:
DOB:
Casino login:
Email address:
"Greetings xxx xxx,
I’m writing to inform you that I wish to exclude immediately from this casino and from receiving any gambling related marketing material for a minimum period of xxx months/years (lifetime).
The reason that preceded my decision is xxx (gambling addiction)
I acknowledge that I will not be allowed to rescind my self-exclusion during this period and self-exclusion cannot be lifted before the end of the agreed period."
Please, let me know how you wish to proceed.