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Betway Casino - Player is dealing with confiscated winnings after account closure.

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Amount: C$340

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Case summary

The player from British Columbia filed a complaint against Betway for the confiscation of a pending withdrawal after his account was closed under Term 7.2, without any explanation of a breach. Despite having an active account and a pending withdrawal, Betway retracted the payout and failed to provide specific reasons for the closure or confiscation of his winnings. The complaint was closed due to the player's lack of response to requests for further information and cooperation. Consequently, no further investigation or resolution was provided at that time.

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2 months ago

Hello Casino Guru Team,


I am filing a complaint against Betway regarding the confiscation of a pending withdrawal following an account closure under Term 7.2, with no explanation of any actual breach.


Facts (in order):


My Betway account was active and functioning normally.

I placed bets, won legitimately, and requested a withdrawal.

The withdrawal was approved and marked as pending.

After the withdrawal was pending, Betway closed my account for "security reasons" under Term 7.2.

Betway then retracted the pending payout and confirmed in chat that I will not receive the funds.

Customer support explicitly stated they do not know how I violated the terms, are "not privy to the information," and that the Operations Team is not customer-facing.

No specific breach, evidence, or rule violation has been provided at any point.



Why this is unfair:


Term 7.2 may allow account closure, but it does not automatically justify confiscating a pending withdrawal.

Betway allowed deposits, betting, and withdrawal initiation before closing the account.

Funds were withheld without transparency, due process, or substantiated reasoning.

Betway is effectively using an internal, non-reviewable decision to deny payment of legitimately won funds.



What I am requesting:


Release of the pending withdrawal, or

A clear, specific explanation of the alleged violation that justifies confiscation, supported by evidence.



I have screenshots confirming:


The withdrawal was pending.

The payout was later retracted.

Support staff cannot explain the violation and cannot connect me to the decision-maker.



I am requesting Casino Guru’s assistance in reviewing this case and mediating a fair resolution.


Thank you.


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2 months ago

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2 months ago

Dear Jamesvigurs,

Thank you very much for submitting your complaint. I’m sorry to hear about the issue with your withdrawal and understand your concern. However, I’d like to emphasize that we’ve received many complaints about delayed withdrawals from this specific gambling establishment. Despite numerous cases submitted, the casino has decided to adopt a No Reaction Policy approach in response to all our attempts to negotiate any issues.

I can only imagine how frustrating it must be to wait for your money without any feedback on when you’ll receive it, and I genuinely hope that your winnings will be sent to you eventually.

  • When did you initiate the withdrawal?
  • Can you provide the exact date when your account was closed?
  • Could you please forward a screenshot of your withdrawal request to petra.h@casino.guru?

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and reply.

Best regards

Petra



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1 month ago

Dear Jamesvigurs,

We are extending the timer by 7 days. Please, be aware that in case you fail to respond in the given time frame or don’t require any further assistance, we will reject the complaint.

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1 month ago

We regret to inform you that, due to the lack of response from the player to our messages, inquiries, and reminder, we are unable to proceed with further investigation or provide potential solutions at this time. As a result, we must close this complaint for the moment.
However, please note that the player retains the option to reopen this complaint at any time in the future should they choose to resume communication. We remain open and ready to assist in resolving the matter should the player decide to reach out again.

Thank you for your understanding.

Best regards,
Petra
Casino.Guru

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