HomeComplaintsMonsterWin Casino - Player’s account closure request is ignored.

MonsterWin Casino - Player’s account closure request is ignored.

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Unjustified complaint

Amount: €700

MonsterWin Casino
Safety Index:High

Case summary

The player from Austria faced issues with his Monsterwin account, having repeatedly requested its permanent closure and deletion of his personal data without receiving any response. He raised concerns about ongoing unsolicited contact, potential illegal operations, and violations of gambling addiction prevention measures. The Complaints Team reviewed the provided evidence but concluded that it did not meet the criteria for a self-exclusion, as it lacked explicit references to gambling problems or addiction. Therefore, it was determined that the casino acted reasonably in processing the account closure, leading to the rejection of the complaint.

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11 months ago
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Dear Casino Guru Team,


I am writing to you with the following complaint, as I am trying in vain to have my Monsterwin account permanently closed. Despite repeated written requests, the casino has completely ignored my pleas. I now feel compelled to make the matter public and hope for your support.


Facts:

• I have repeatedly and verifiably requested (via email) that Monsterwin immediately and permanently close my account. These requests were ignored, and the account remains active.

• I also requested the deletion of my personal data in accordance with Art. 17 GDPR ("right to be forgotten"). Here, too, there was no response.

• Despite expressly unsubscribing from the newsletter and advertising emails, I continue to be regularly contacted with advertising – a clear violation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR Art. 6, 7).

• I request a complete list of all account transactions (deposits and withdrawals) in accordance with Art. 15 GDPR. Only deposits were made, no withdrawals.

• Particularly serious is the fact that Monsterwin apparently operates in Austria without a valid gaming license. This constitutes illegal gambling under Section 168 of the Austrian Criminal Code.

• I am also listed on an international blacklist of people at risk of developing a gambling addiction. Despite this, I was able to open an account and play at Monsterwin without any problems – a serious violation of the gambling addiction prevention measures.


My demands from Monsterwin were not met. Neither was my account closed, nor was my data deleted, nor was any unwanted contact stopped.


I therefore urge you to investigate this case and publicly document it on your platform. Providers who systematically violate data protection rights and potentially act illegally must not be allowed to continue unchecked.


Thank you for your support.


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11 months ago

Hello Austrian,

Thank you very much for submitting your complaint. I’m sorry to hear about your problem. Please allow me to ask you a few questions, so I can understand the whole situation completely. Could you please advise what reason you have given when requesting to block your account?

Please, let me explain you what the difference between closing the account and self-exclusion is:

Some casinos use lots of tools for responsible gambling and I would not mention them here. What players can do if they’re unhappy in the casino: Close the account or self-exclude themselves, those are the two basic choices.


Closing an account is simple and has almost no impact - the player can reopen account anytime, and casino has no obligation to the player.


On the other hand, self-exclusion does. If a player successfully makes a self-exclusion, the casino agrees not to open this account or if yes only under particular circumstances (after cooling off period and this cannot be done for players who are addicted/with gambling problem).



Thank you very much in advance for your reply.

Best regards,

Nick

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11 months ago
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Hello Nick,


Thank you for your initial response to my complaint.


I would like to emphasize at this point that I am well aware of the difference between a ban and a self-exclusion. However, in my case, there is clear evidence that I have repeatedly and verifiably asked the casino to do so.

to permanently block my player account, and this expressly in the sense of a self-exclusion due to my gambling addiction problem.


I have numerous screenshots documenting that I repeatedly and unequivocally informed the casino of my problematic gambling behavior and requested self-exclusion. However, my account was never permanently closed, which violates fundamental principles of player protection and international standards for responsible gambling.


The casino failed to act appropriately and instead continued to profit from my gambling addiction. The resulting loss now amounts to €1,530 – and my account remains active despite my repeated requests.


I therefore urge you to reexamine this matter and hold the casino accountable. In my view, this behavior is highly questionable and must be followed.


PS: I can only attach a limited number of screenshots, but I have around twenty screenshots that prove that I informed Monsterwin about my gambling addiction!

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11 months ago

Hello Austrian,

Would it be possible to forward the e-mail in which you have mentioned gambling addiction in full to nikolas.b@casino.guru.

It is clear from the screenshots that you did mention it but it is unclear that it went to this casino directly.

Awaiting your response.

Regards,

Nick

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11 months ago
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Hi Nick,


Thank you for your message.


I've just forwarded you some chat transcripts and emails, which clearly show that the casino was informed about my gambling addiction on several occasions – both in writing and via live chat. In these communications, I clearly requested an account closure or self-exclusion, but the casino ignored my request.


Furthermore, there are numerous screenshots of chat conversations in which the topic was repeatedly addressed. Some of these screenshots are already available to you.


If you need anything specific, just let me know.


Greetings



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10 months ago

Hello Austrian,

Thank you for the e-mails provided.

Based on them, you have first mentioned gambling addiction on 11th of April.

Can you please confirm that your account was closed on 15th of April as the casino have stated in their response to you?

Regards,

Nick

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10 months ago
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Hello Nick,


Thank you for your feedback.


I would like to clarify that I already requested immediate self-exclusion at the end of March. Even though I didn't explicitly mention gambling addiction, the casino could have easily recognized what I was dealing with due to my conspicuous gambling behavior. Self-exclusion is expressly intended to protect individuals at risk of developing a gambling addiction—it should not be confused with a mere, voluntary account closure, for example, because one wants to temporarily take a break from gambling. This distinction should be clear to every provider and every casino platform with a sense of responsibility in the area of player protection.


Regarding the closure date stated by the casino: I didn't log in daily, so I can't confirm the exact date of the account closure. However, I do know that my last contact with support was on April 14th. Therefore, I consider a closure as early as April 15th very unlikely. It should be technically possible to determine when I last logged in—that would provide a clearer picture anyway.


Furthermore, I am aware that Casino Guru works with the casinos as an affiliate partner and is financed through their payments – not by the players. Nevertheless, like many other affected parties, I expect complaints to be handled independently, objectively, and in the interest of player protection – and not in the interests of the casinos simply because they financially support the platform. Especially when it comes to providers who blatantly fail to adhere to basic security measures, it should be in the interest of all parties involved to consistently shut down such casinos.


Best regards


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10 months ago

Dear Austrian,

Thank you for your message.

Please note that we always remain neutral and base our evaluations solely on the facts presented. After reviewing all the provided evidence, we regret to inform you that it does not meet the criteria for a self-exclusion, as it does not explicitly reference any issues related to gambling problems or addiction.

It is important to clarify that many players request account closures for various reasons, including attempts to receive additional promotions. As such, unless a gambling-related issue is clearly mentioned, the casino cannot reasonably interpret the request as a self-exclusion.

Based on the evidence provided, we find that the casino acted within a reasonable timeframe in processing your account closure. Therefore, we will proceed with closing this complaint.

Is there anything else we could assist you with?

Kind regards,

Nick

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10 months ago
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Hello,


Thank you for your feedback.


However, it is striking that complaints are regularly rejected when criticism is expressed about the platform or the casino in question. This trend is not only evident in my case, but is also reflected in numerous reviews on platforms like Trustpilot. This raises legitimate doubts about the claimed neutrality and independence of your decision-making processes.


In my specific case, it's not a problem that the complaint has now been rejected. A lawyer in Austria has already been hired to resolve the matter through legal channels. The matter will now be pursued further at the legal level.


I would nevertheless like to ask you to seriously reflect on the above points, especially with regard to your role as an intermediary between players and providers.


Best regards


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10 months ago

Due to the aforementioned reasons, this complaint will now be rejected. Thank you for your understanding, I am sorry we could not be of more help on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you run into any issues with this or any other casino in the future.

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