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Mafia Casino - Player's account closure request is delayed.

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Case closed

Amount: €1,105

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Case summary

The player from Austria had attempted to block his casino account but was repeatedly lured by bonuses and had faced delays in receiving responses to his requests. His initial closure request had been submitted on September 18, 2025. The Complaints Team had confirmed that the player requested self-exclusion due to gambling addiction on November 13, and the casino closed his account on the same day. It was concluded that the casino had acted promptly in handling the self-exclusion request, and as a result, the player was not eligible for a refund of his deposits, leading to the rejection of his complaint as unjustified. Later, the account had been reopened by the casino without the player’s consent, during which he deposited approximately €1200. Following further investigation and cooperation between the Complaints Team and the casino, a refund of €1,105 was offered and accepted by the player. The refund was processed successfully, and the complaint was resolved.

Written by Matej
Complaint Resolution Center Deputy Team Lead / Casino Analyst
Submitted: 12 Nov 2025 | Resolved : 09 Jul 2026
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8 months ago
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I tried several times to block my account, but unfortunately, I was always lured in by bonuses. Often, it took several days to get a response. I submitted my first closure request on September 18, 2025.

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8 months ago

Important notice:

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We only contact players through this official complaint thread or via @casino.guru e-mail addresses. Always check the sender’s domain and verify your complaint resolver’s e-mail address by clicking on their avatar visible inside the official complaint thread.

If anything seems suspicious, contact us directly.

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8 months ago

Dear mottsims,

Thank you very much for submitting your complaint. I'm sorry to hear about your problem.

First, I’d like to clarify the difference between account closure and self-exclusion:

  • Closing an account is a simple process with minimal impact—players can reopen their accounts at any time, and the casino has no ongoing obligations toward them.
  • Self-exclusion, on the other hand, comes with stricter restrictions. When a player successfully requests self-exclusion, the casino agrees not to reopen the account, except under specific circumstances (such as after a cooling-off period, but never for players with gambling problems).
  1. Have you ever mentioned gambling addiction as the reason for your account closure request? Please note that if you wish to receive refunds for the deposits you made and lost, we need clear evidence that you informed the casino about your gambling addiction and explicitly requested self-exclusion, but the casino failed to act on this request.
  2. Has the casino already closed your account, or are you still able to access it?

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Best regards,

Veronika


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8 months ago
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Hello,

I have repeatedly stated that my account should be blocked or deleted.

The reason I gave for closing the account was that I had lost too much money and therefore no longer wanted to play.

I can't say whether I chose the wording "gambling addict".

The account is still open.

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8 months ago

When applying for a self-exclusion, it’s important to clearly state the reason why you want your account to be deactivated and specify the exact time period of the exclusion. Make sure the email subject line is clearly marked and easy to recognize. Casino support teams often receive a high volume of emails daily, so a well-labeled subject line will help ensure your request is noticed and processed more quickly. Additionally, I strongly recommend that you always save a copy of your self-exclusion request—whether it’s a sent email, a chat transcript, or a screenshot. Having valid proof of your request can be extremely helpful in case of future disputes or misunderstandings.

Example: 

 Email subject: Self-exclusion due to gambling addiction

Player’s info: 

First name: 

Last name: 

DOB: 

Casino login: 

Email address: 

"Greetings Mafia Casino, 

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 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 send another email to Mafia Casino at support@mafiacasino.com, add my email address veronika.f@casino.guru to the CC, and keep me informed about any further developments. Thank you in advance. 

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8 months ago

Dear mottsims,

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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8 months ago
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Hello,


My account has since been closed.

Is there any way I can get some money back?


Thanks

Kind regards

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8 months ago

Thank you for your reply. When exactly did the casino close your account?

Did you send the self-exclusion request to the casino as instructed? If so, kindly forward me this request, along with the casino's response at veronika.f@casino.guru.

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8 months ago
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I forwarded an email to them.

Thanks

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7 months ago

Thank you for the email. From the messages you sent me, I can see that you requested to be self-excluded due to gambling addiction on November 13, and the casino closed your account on the same day. Please note that, in most casinos, self-exclusion requests are handled manually by the responsible departments. This process requires some time to ensure requests are handled appropriately and with the necessary attention.

From our perspective, Mafia Casino acted promptly and restricted access to your account within a reasonable timeframe. As a result, you are unfortunately not eligible for a refund of these deposits. Regrettably, I have no choice but to reject your complaint as unjustified.

Best regards

Veronika


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2 months ago

We’ve reopened this complaint at the request of mottsims. We would like to allow this case one more chance to be resolved and help both parties involved to reach a satisfactory conclusion.


Dear mottsims,

  • Please forward me the promotional email you received from the casino shortly before your account was reopened to veronika.f@casino.guru. Kindly also include all communication between you and the casino customer support regarding the failed self-exclusion.
  • When exactly did you log into your account after being self-excluded?
  • Did you request your account to be reopened, or was it reopened automatically by the casino?
  • How many deposits have you made since the account was reopened?
  • Is your account still open, or has it been closed again in the meantime?

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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2 months ago
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Hello,


At the beginning of April, I received notification that my account was closed – however, it has actually been closed since approximately December 2025. Shortly afterward, I received a message about a bonus I had supposedly received. When I clicked on it, I was redirected back to the online casino's website and logged in. I no longer have that specific promotional email.


I did not request a reopening; this was done by the casino.

The account has now been closed again at my request - I hope it stays that way.


I estimate that approximately €1200 has been deposited into the account since reopening.


I lost so much money on this site - is there any possibility of compensation?


Thanks

Best regards

Simon





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1 month ago

From the emails you previously sent me, the casino confirmed that your account was closed on 13 November. Could you please clarify whether you were able to access your account at any point between November 2025 and April 2026?

When exactly was your account reopened?

Please forward a bank statement showing the deposits you made to this casino after your account was reopened, with the relevant transactions highlighted, to veronika.f@casino.guru.

Additionally, please include any communication between you and the casino customer support regarding the reopening of your account, as well as the subsequent closure requests and account closure.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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1 month ago

Dear mottsims

Thank you for your cooperation and for providing all the necessary information. I truly appreciate the time and effort you’ve taken to share everything with us so far.

Your complaint will now move to the next stage of our process and be handled by your dedicated Resolver, Matej (matej.l@casino.guru). This is a standard step in our procedure, as the Resolver will take over communication with the casino directly and manage your case from this point onward.

No action is required from you right now. Your Resolver will reach out through this thread if any additional details are needed. You can rest assured that your case is in very capable hands.

I wish you the best of luck and hope your case will be resolved to your satisfaction soon.

Kind regards,

Veronika

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1 month ago

Hello mottsims, nice to meet you!

My name is Matej, and I will be assisting you with this case. I'll do my best to help you resolve this issue as soon as possible. Thank you for providing the information I needed. If I require any further details from yourself, I will reach out to you directly.


I’d like to invite a representative of Mafia Casino to join the conversation and participate in the investigation of this case as well. Could you possibly provide additional information regarding the issue with self-exclusion and clarify the situation? I would also appreciate if the casino could provide us with any and all relevant evidence. Any sensitive information or internal system files can be shared with me directly by e-mail matej.l@casino.guru.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation in advance.

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1 month ago

We would like to ask the casino to reply to this complaint. We are extending the timer by 7 days. If the casino fails to respond in the set time frame, we will close the complaint as ‘unresolved’ which may negatively affect its rating.

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1 month ago

Dear Mottsims,


We hope you are doing well.


We would like to sincerely apologize for any misunderstanding. Please rest assured that your account has been officially and permanently closed as requested. Communication programs associated with your account are also closed.


Regarding your refund request, we have escalated the matter to the relevant department. Once we have an update, we will inform you.

Thank you for your patience.


Kind regards,

MafiaCasino Team

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1 month ago

Thank you for the prompt account closure, dear Mafia Casino.

If you can e-mail me (matej.l@casino.guru) player's cashier history showing deposits and withdrawals made during the time period of 13/11/2025 - 26/06/2026 for a review, alongside with any other information you deem importantthat for this complaint, that will be very helpful. Thank you.

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1 month ago

Dear Matej,


We are writing to inform you that we have formally requested the relevant financial history. Our finance department is currently processing this request, and as soon as they forward the documents to me, we will reach out to you with an update.


Please let us know if you have any questions in the meantime.


Best regards,

Mafia Casino Team

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1 month ago

Dear All,


We are writing to provide an update regarding the ongoing review of the account.


To resolve this matter amicably and without further delay, we would like to offer a refund of 1,105 EUR to the player. Please let us know if you accept this proposal so we can initiate the necessary steps to process the payment.


Regarding the outstanding request for the cashier history, we are still waiting for the final report from our relevant department. We are monitoring this closely and will share the details with you as soon as they become available.


Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation. We look forward to hearing from you.


Best regards,

Mafia Casino Team

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1 month ago

We would like to ask the casino to reply to this complaint. We are extending the timer by 7 days. If the casino fails to respond in the set time frame, we will close the complaint as ‘unresolved’ which may negatively affect its rating.

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1 month ago
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Hello,


I agree to this payment.

How should I submit my bank details?


Thanks

Kind regards


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1 month ago

Dear mottsims, ideally send your details via e-mail with subject: Casino Guru complaint 185749 - payment details

Support team's e-mail address is: support@mafiacasino.com

Please, let me know once the message has been sent. In the meantime, I have adjusted the disputed amount for this complaint down to what yo uhave agreed with above. Thank you.

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1 month ago

Dear mottsims,


We are writing to let you know that we have recently sent an email requesting your bank details so we can process your refund.


To ensure your refund is issued securely and without delay, please locate that email and reply directly to it with the requested information.


Thank you for your cooperation and patience.


Best regards,

Mafia Casino Team

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1 month ago
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Hello,


I forwarded my data to Mafiacasino and am waiting for the transfer.


Thanks

Kind regards


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1 month ago

Dear mottsims,


We would like to confirm that we have received your bank details. Our team is now reviewing and preparing the refund.


Once the refund has been successfully processed, we will notify you immediately.


Kind regards,

Mafia Casino Team

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1 month ago
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Hello,


I have received the money - thank you to everyone involved.


Kind regards

mottsims

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4 weeks ago

Dear mottsims,

I am very happy to hear that your issue has been resolved, and would like to thank Mafia Casino Team for looking into this matter. We'll go ahead and mark the complaint as 'resolved' in our system. I appreciate your cooperation and confirmation. If you ever encounter any issues with this or any other casino in the future, please feel free to reach out to our Complaint Resolution Center. We're here to help.

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Thank you in advance for your time.

Best regards,

Matej

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