Thank you for the message and the evidence, dear BillyBets Casino, I have reviewed it now and can move forward with the complaint.
Dear Lucasss12,
I have completed our review of the information provided by both parties. I agree that the casino’s initial response to your disclosure of gambling addiction was inappropriate. In particular, threatening to void your balance instead of offering responsible-gambling protection was not an acceptable way to handle your request.
However, under our complaint-handling framework, each casino has different ways to proceed with self-exclusion - having several manual checks to make in line with applicable law and license. Therefore we allow a reasonable time to handle a self-exclusion request. Your account was closed on 10 July 2026, which is beyond our timeframe.
The casino’s account record for 10 July shows no bets, wins, deposits, or gambling losses. Instead, it records three withdrawals totalling €3,000. The casino also confirmed that no balance was voided upon closure and that the remaining €6,265 was subsequently transferred to your bank account.
Therefore, the available evidence does not show any gambling losses after the permitted processing period. The remaining €20,000 claimed was lost before that period expired and is consequently not eligible for reimbursement under our framework.
For these reasons, I cannot request a refund from the casino, and the complaint will be rejected.
Given what you have shared about your gambling difficulties and emotional distress, I strongly encourage you to use gambling-blocking software such as BetBlocker (www.betblocker.org) and to seek immediate professional or emergency support if you feel at risk of harming yourself.
I will leave this complaint open for a bit longer in case you have additional questions, or would like to discuss the matter further. Thank yo ufor your understanding.
Thank you for the message and the evidence, dear BillyBets Casino, I have reviewed it now and can move forward with the complaint.
Dear Lucasss12,
I have completed our review of the information provided by both parties. I agree that the casino’s initial response to your disclosure of gambling addiction was inappropriate. In particular, threatening to void your balance instead of offering responsible-gambling protection was not an acceptable way to handle your request.
However, under our complaint-handling framework, each casino has different ways to proceed with self-exclusion - having several manual checks to make in line with applicable law and license. Therefore we allow a reasonable time to handle a self-exclusion request. Your account was closed on 10 July 2026, which is beyond our timeframe.
The casino’s account record for 10 July shows no bets, wins, deposits, or gambling losses. Instead, it records three withdrawals totalling €3,000. The casino also confirmed that no balance was voided upon closure and that the remaining €6,265 was subsequently transferred to your bank account.
Therefore, the available evidence does not show any gambling losses after the permitted processing period. The remaining €20,000 claimed was lost before that period expired and is consequently not eligible for reimbursement under our framework.
For these reasons, I cannot request a refund from the casino, and the complaint will be rejected.
Given what you have shared about your gambling difficulties and emotional distress, I strongly encourage you to use gambling-blocking software such as BetBlocker (www.betblocker.org) and to seek immediate professional or emergency support if you feel at risk of harming yourself.
I will leave this complaint open for a bit longer in case you have additional questions, or would like to discuss the matter further. Thank yo ufor your understanding.