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Lemon Casino - Player's funds have been confiscated.

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Unjustified complaint

Amount: 93,828 Ft

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Case summary

The player from Hungary claimed that Lemon Casino wrongfully confiscated her entire balance of 93,828 HUF after she initiated a withdrawal, citing a violation of bonus terms. Although she acknowledged exceeding the maximum bet for the bonus, she contested that her original deposits should be refunded as per international gambling rules, and she sought assistance in recovering her funds. We reviewed the bonus terms and confirmed that the max-bet rule had been breached, which allowed the casino to confiscate winnings and bonus funds. After reviewing the circumstances, we also determined that the deposits could not be refunded solely because bonus play had been used and the wager limit had been exceeded, so the complaint was rejected.

Written by Attila
Complaint Specialist
Submitted: 25 Jul 2026 | Closed : 10 Aug 2026
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Dear Casino Guru!


I would like to file a complaint against Lemon Casino (Orange Entertainment BV) because they have wrongfully confiscated my entire balance and withdrawal.


I initiated a withdrawal of 93,828 HUF on June 14, 2026. The casino subsequently canceled the transaction and reduced my account to 2.1 HUF, citing a violation of bonus terms (exceeding the wagering limit).


I admit that I did indeed exceed the maximum bet for the bonus during the game. However, the casino's customer service indicated on the live chat that due to the violation of the rules, they are not willing to refund my own capital (deposit) deposited with my Revolut card. On June 6, I deposited EUR 22.50 (8000 HUF) and on June 14, I deposited EUR 28.38 (10000 HUF) into the account through the intermediary Kryptonim Sp. z oo. My account and payment method are fully verified ("VERIFIED" and "APPROVED" status).


According to international gambling rules, in case of violation of the bonus, the winnings can be voided, but the player's own paid-in capital must be returned. The casino acted unfairly and illegally by expropriating the entire capital.


I am requesting Casino Guru's assistance in investigating the matter and recovering my money (at least my own deposits). I am attaching all screenshots and bank receipts to the case.

Use the code carefully.





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4 weeks ago

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4 weeks ago

Hello,

I'm sorry to hear about your negative experience. I checked the T&Cs and found this:

10. Before processing any withdrawal, gameplay will be reviewed for irregular patterns. Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the promotional terms and conditions, the maximum stake allowed (including features such as bonus buy, gamble options, or mini-games) cannot exceed 2 € in total stake of a single spin and/or 0.20 € per line, while wagering requirements are active. If you place a stake higher than the allowed limit during this time, Lemon Casino reserves the right to confiscate all winnings and bonus funds related to that bonus, including any winnings generated from compliant bets. This means any winnings from the bonus will be forfeited, and you will not be able to withdraw those funds. For other currencies, the following maximum limits apply: 2 USD, 2 CAD, 10 PLN, 20 NOK, 200 INR, 800 HUF, 40 ZAR.


Our position is closely explained in the Fair Gambling Codex

https://casino.guru/fair-gambling-codex-for-casinos#max-bets: The max bet rule is, in fact, an industry standard, just as the fact that a casino has the right to seize the player's winnings from bonus play after breaking this rule. We prefer not to go against industry standards by penalizing casinos that use the maximum bet rule against players from time to time.


However, if you feel you have been accused mistakenly, feel free to forward me your game history together with a link to the specific bonus that you redeemed and played. My email address is attila.g@casino.guru.


If there is any other relevant communication between you and the casino, please send it as well.

Thank you in advance for your reply.

Best regards,

Attila


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3 weeks ago

Hello,


We would like to update you that due to Attila, your designated resolver, being on vacation, we have opted to extend the timeline by an additional 7 days. Since Attila has an in-depth understanding of your situation and maintains direct communication with the casino, we find this extension justified. Your patience is sincerely appreciated, and I assure you that Attila will contact you at the earliest opportunity.


Thank you for your understanding and ongoing patience.


Best regards, Casino Guru

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2 weeks ago

Thank you for your replies and for providing the additional information.

We understand that your main concern is the return of your original deposits. However, after reviewing the circumstances, we are unfortunately unable to support this part of the complaint.

When playing with a bonus, it is common for real-money funds to be used in gameplay before bonus funds. Therefore, the fact that the deposits were made with your own money does not necessarily mean that these funds remained separate from the bonus gameplay.

Additionally, as you have acknowledged exceeding the maximum allowed bet, we cannot require the casino to refund the deposits solely on the basis that they were made with your own funds. Our position does not generally require casinos to return deposits when a player has violated the applicable bonus terms.

Due to the aforementioned reasons, we will now proceed to reject this complaint. Thank you for your understanding. I am genuinely sorry that we were not able to assist you more effectively in this particular situation, as we always aim to help players resolve their issues whenever possible.

Please remember that you are welcome to contact us again if you run into any problems with this or any other casino in the future. Whether it is a question, a concern or a new issue that needs to be looked into, our team is here and ready to support you.


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