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Roostino Casino - Player's account was lifted from self-exclusion.

Unresolved
Our verdict

No reaction

Black points: 1,662

Amount: €4,800

Roostino Casino
Safety Index 6.0 Below average

Case summary

The player from Germany had a permanent self-exclusion from the casino but requested and had his ban lifted, leading to significant losses of €15,000 without undergoing KYC verification. He questioned the casino's policies and the lifting of his ban, as he believed he should not have been able to play again. We reviewed his complaint, but the casino did not cooperate or provide any evidence, and because it operated without a valid license or ADR, no further escalation was possible. The complaint was therefore marked unresolved, as no responsible-gambling breach could be confirmed from the available communication.

Written by Michal
Complaint Resolution Center Team Lead & Casino Analyst
Submitted: 26 May 2026 | Unresolved : 04 Aug 2026
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2 months ago
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I had myself permanently banned from this casino, and after I requested that my ban be lifted, they did so. Afterwards, I deposited €4,800 and lost it all. Although I had withdrawals scheduled, I canceled them and continued playing. If the casino hadn't lifted my ban, even though I had requested it permanently, I wouldn't have been able to play. Furthermore, I'd like to point out that I've already banned myself twice, and to this day I haven't had to complete any KCY verification, even though I deposited and lost €15,000 within two months. That's not normal.

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2 months ago

Important notice:

Casino Guru will never ask for payments or access to your accounts to complete KYC. If someone claims to be from Casino Guru and does that, do not share any information.

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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2 months ago

Dear Ahmet17,

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).

Could you please forward me the account closure requests you sent to the casino, along with the casino's responses? You can send them to me at veronika.f@casino.guru.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Best regards,

Veronika

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2 months ago
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I forwarded this to them via email, but I'm currently clarifying it with the casino itself; they're checking it right now, so maybe I'll get the money back.

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The casino refuses to refund my payments even though I had myself permanently banned on May 13th and reactivated after a week, despite them being aware of my problematic gambling behavior.

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2 months ago

Thank you for your email.

In the communication you provided, the reason for requesting account closure was not explicitly stated. Please note that we can only assist with refund requests in cases where the player clearly indicated gambling addiction or gambling-related harm, and the casino failed to close the account and protect the player.

In this situation, where the request only refers to account deactivation without a stated responsible gaming reason, we are unable to hold the casino accountable for a breach of responsible gambling policies.

At this stage, the best we can do is assist you with submitting a proper permanent self-exclusion request, if you would like to proceed with that option. Please let me know if you are interested.

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2 months ago
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This is ridiculous! As you could see, I requested a permanent closure, meaning forever, and they reopened it after a week. As soon as it was open, I deposited another €5,000. The casino knew about my problematic gambling because I kept asking for bonuses and always explicitly stated that I had no money left. The purpose of my permanent account closure was not fulfilled, regardless of whether the email format was incorrect; the purpose was clear.

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1 month ago

Hello Ahmet17,

We would like to update you that due to Veronika, your designated resolver, being on vacation, we have opted to extend the timeline by an additional 7 days. Since Veronika 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 Veronika will contact you at the earliest opportunity.

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing patience.

Best regards, Casino Guru

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1 month ago

Thank you for your patience while I was away from the office.

I would like to clarify one important aspect of responsible gambling complaints. There is a significant difference between a standard account closure request and a self-exclusion request made due to a gambling problem. While casinos are expected to process both types of requests, a gambling-related self-exclusion typically triggers additional responsible gambling measures designed to prevent further gambling activity.

For this reason, when reviewing responsible gambling complaints, we look for evidence showing that the casino was clearly informed that the player was seeking account closure because of a gambling problem or gambling addiction. If a player requests account closure without indicating this reason, the casino may reasonably treat the request as a standard account closure rather than a responsible gambling matter. Without such evidence, we cannot conclude that the casinos failed to follow their responsible gambling obligations. This is not a matter of focusing on specific wording for its own sake, but rather of establishing whether the casino was made aware that enhanced responsible gambling protections should have been applied.

As I have already mentioned, the most we can do is guide you with a proper self-exclusion request.

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 Roostino 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 Roostino Casino and keep me informed about any further developments. Thank you in advance.

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1 month ago
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Okay, fine, but then the casino knew I was a gambling addict (see screenshot), and then they reopened my account and I lost more money, almost 3300 euros. What about that?

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1 month ago

Could you please specify the date on which you informed the live chat agent that you were struggling with gambling addiction? The screenshot you provided does not show the date or time of the conversation.

Also, did you send the self-exclusion request to the casino as I instructed in my previous reply?

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On May 26th at 12:43 PM, I informed them of the self-exclusion, only as I had sent it to them.

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1 month ago

Has the live chat support responded to your messages in any way? If so, please include their response as well.

Please also bear in mind that live chat agents are often outsourced and may not have access to players' accounts. That is why it is important to review the casino's Responsible Gaming section and follow the instructions on how to request self-exclusion properly.

Additionally, kindly forward me the account closure request based on the template I provided, and let me know whether the casino has responded so that we can proceed with the investigation as soon as possible.

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1 month ago

Dear Ahmet17,

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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As before, on May 13th, I had myself blocked via email, using my own words and not the template they sent me. I only received the template on June 30th. As I said, after May 13th, I unblocked myself and gambled away a lot of money again. On May 26th, I explicitly told the live chat that I am a gambling addict, as you can see in the screenshot, which was already known to them. Then they blocked me, and after disclosing my gambling addiction, I was able to unblock myself again, which shouldn't have been possible. Then I gambled away a lot of money again. This casino does absolutely nothing to protect players, as you can see. I at least want my deposits back after disclosing my gambling addiction. The casino knew about my gambling addiction and that I'm currently in rehab because of it, yet they still allowed me to continue depositing. On June 30th, I forwarded the template you sent me to the casino, and they blocked my account. I haven't tried to reopen it since, but I'm still waiting for my deposit and withdrawal statement. I'll send you all the screenshots from May 26th by email, along with the self-exclusion form from June 30th. I bet you that if I send it, my account will be reopened. It won't take two hours, and my account will be back online. What I don't understand is that if I write my own email about self-exclusion, stating that I want to permanently exclude myself due to gambling addiction, what's the difference between that and your template? It makes no difference. I think my email from May 13th addressed everything about wanting to be permanently excluded. I was able to reopen my account twice after that, and even once after I officially confirmed that I'm a gambling addict. So the matter is clear.


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2 weeks ago

Dear Ahmet17

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, Michal (michal.v@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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2 weeks ago

Hello Ahmet17,


My name is Michal, and I will be assisting you with your case. I hope that together we will come to a successful resolution of your issue. Thank you for providing the information I needed. If I require any further details from yourself, I will reach out to you directly.


I would like to request the presence of a representative from the casino in this conversation.


Dear Roostino Casino,


Could you possibly provide additional information regarding the issue and clarify the situation? I would also appreciate it if you provided us with any and all relevant evidence.


Thank you in advance.


Respectfully,


Michal


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1 week 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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2 days ago

Dear Ahmet17,


I have tried to contact the casino repeatedly but had no success. I'm afraid there is not much that can be achieved without cooperation from its side. Since the casino operates without a valid license and doesn't refer to any ADR service, there is no gaming authority to turn to.


I will mark the complaint as "unresolved" in our system. I understand this isn't a satisfactory solution to your issue. However, the decrease in the rating caused by unresolved complaints could help to change the casino's approach. If the casino decides to react, we will reopen the complaint and you will be notified by email.


I can only recommend you choose casinos by their reviews and ratings in the future to avoid situations like this. I am sorry we could not be of more help on this occasion.


Best regards,


Michal V


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