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PlayiO Casino - Player’s account remains open after self-exclusion.

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Case closed

Amount: €2,851

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Case summary

The player from Germany, who had self-excluded from OASIS in October 2025 due to a gambling issue, continued to have access to his Playio account and had deposited €2851.00 since then. He had requested account deactivation but had not received a response and was seeking a refund of his deposits. After reviewing the situation, it was determined that the player’s initial self-exclusion request lacked explicit mention of a gambling problem, which affected its processing. Following the complaint, the account was finally blocked, and the player marked the complaint as resolved.

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4 months ago
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Hello, I have been self-excluded from OASIS since October 17, 2025, due to my gambling problem. Despite this, I have been able to deposit €2851.00 since then. Even my request to deactivate my Playio account was ignored and it remains accessible to this day, allowing me to make further deposits. Therefore, I demand my money back.


I've already emailed them about this, but I suspect I'll just get some copy-pasted text again, or it will be ignored. That's why I wanted to get in touch now.


Thank you very much, Chris




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4 months ago

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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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4 months ago

Dear len0xify,

I understand your concern regarding PlayiO Casino. However, please be aware that OASIS is a German registry, and its self-exclusion policy is applicable only to operators licensed in Germany. As PlayiO Casino does not possess a German gaming license, it is not obligated to adhere to German regulatory guidelines. For casinos operating outside of German jurisdiction, it is advisable to utilize the self-exclusion options provided by the casino itself to ensure your protection.

However, you mentioned that you tried to request a self-exclusion at this casino on your own. Is that correct? If so, may I ask you a few questions to better understand the situation?

  • Have you tried contacting support after you learned your self-exclusion request wasn't granted?
  • Could you please share your self-exclusion requests with me? Please share the information to my email at katarina.d@casino.guru.
  • Could you please advise when was the last time the casino allowed you to deposit?

In the meantime, check other resources and information in our responsible gambling guide found here: https://casino.guru/responsible-gambling-guide

I hope we will be able to help you resolve this issue as soon as possible. Thank you very much in advance for your reply.

Best regards,

Katarina


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4 months ago
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On November 24, 2025, I requested that my account be blocked via email and even replied to the question about why. As I said, the block wasn't carried out, and instead, my status was upgraded to VIP. Since then, I've been able to deposit €140. When I filed a complaint and demanded my money back, it suddenly happened. My account is finally blocked.


In response to my complaint, I received an email today containing a few lines from their terms and conditions stating that I am not entitled to a refund.

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4 months ago

Dear len0xify,

thank you for your messages and screenshots provided.

After reviewing the evidence provided, I was unable to find any mention of a gambling addiction in your initial communication. Unfortunately, this omission may limit our ability to assist you in recovering your lost funds. Due to the high volume of daily emails received by the casino, most of which are processed manually, a self-exclusion request lacking explicit mention of a gambling problem may have been inadvertently overlooked. I regret to inform you of this situation. For future requests, transparency is essential when seeking self-exclusion.

Therefore I would recommend that you send another request, but this time, include me in the copy of your email.

When applying for self-exclusion, clearly state the reason for deactivating your account and specify the period. Additionally, the email subject should be marked and easily recognizable, as the casino support receives many requests per day. If it is marked visibly, you will stand a better chance of having your request granted as soon as possible.

Example:

Email subject: Self-exclusion due to a gambling problem

Player’s info:

First name:

Last name:

Date of birth:

Casino login:

Email address:

"Greetings PlayiO Casino Support,

I’m writing to inform you that I wish to be immediately excluded from this casino and from receiving any gambling-related marketing material permanently.

The reason for my decision is that I am suffering from gambling problems.

I acknowledge that I will not be allowed to rescind my self-exclusion during this period and that the self-exclusion cannot be lifted before the end of the agreed period."

Please send another email to casino email support@playio.com (you can include me in the copy at katarina.d@casino.guru) and keep me informed about any further developments.

Best regards,

Katarina


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4 months ago

We'd like to inform everyone following this case that the player has marked this complaint as resolved using the dedicated button.

Dear len0xify,

We are pleased to hear that your issue has been resolved. We will mark the complaint as 'Resolved' in our system. Thank you for your cooperation and confirmation. If you experience any future issues with this or any other casino, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Complaint Resolution Center. We are here to assist you.

As always, our services are free of charge, and we do not accept any gratuities. However, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to share your experience with our services on Trustpilot: https://trustpilot.com/evaluate/casino.guru. Your honest review, along with any suggestions for improvement, would be incredibly valuable. It can also help others who are considering contacting us for assistance with online casino-related matters.

Thank you in advance for your time and feedback.

Best regards,

Katarina

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