The player from Germany expressed urgent concern as his request to permanently close his account, due to gambling addiction, had been ignored by the casino. After a lengthy delay, the casino reactivated his account without consent by crediting €50, subjecting him to further gambling risks despite his explicit ban request. He demanded final account deletion, repayment of the unauthorized credit, and confirmation of no further offers. The issue was resolved when the Complaints Team informed him that without sufficient proof of his self-exclusion request, they were unable to assist further, and the complaint was closed.
Spinbara Casino - Player's account has been reopened against his wishes.
Closed
Our verdict
Insufficient evidence from player
Amount: €7,500
Spinbara Casino
Safety Index:Very highCase summary
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3 months ago
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Dear Casino Guru Team,
I am contacting you with an urgent complaint because my request has been repeatedly ignored by the online casino in question, and I have been significantly endangered by the casino's actions.
Despite repeated requests to permanently close my account and explicitly stating that I am a gambling addict, my wishes were ignored. Instead, I was repeatedly offered bonuses, credits, or cashback, which tempted me to continue playing – a significant risk for me.
Specifically:
I have repeatedly asked the casino in writing to permanently close and delete my account.
The account was subsequently closed after a lengthy delay.
About a month later, however, I received an email without my consent containing €50 in credit, which automatically reactivated my account.
I never agreed to have my account reopened.
This action exposed me to gambling again, even though I had explicitly requested to be completely banned. My money was once again at risk, and I suffered further losses. This behavior not only disregards my explicit ban request but can also be considered a violation of player protection laws and potentially applicable gambling legislation.
I therefore demand:
The final, irrevocable deletion of my account.
The repayment of the €50 credit that was wrongfully made available to me, as this was done without my consent and tempted me.
A written confirmation that my account is permanently closed and no further bonuses, credits or offers will be sent to me.
I request that my complaint be processed promptly and expressly reserve the right to take legal action or inform the relevant supervisory authorities about the casino's actions if this grievance is not rectified immediately.
Best regards
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Dear Mesimesi,
Thank you very much for submitting your complaint. I’m very sorry to hear about your negative experience. I checked the Responsible Gambling section and I found this:
Self-exclusion request: You can contact the Support Service Team via e-mail at [email protected], and we will close your account as soon as practicable. It is the player's responsibility to notify our Website of any other accounts they may hold and to commit not to open any additional accounts. While our Website will make reasonable efforts to prevent the creation of new accounts, it remains the player's sole responsibility to ensure that no further accounts are opened. Our Website cannot be held responsible for any potential losses incurred on other accounts.
Could you please forward me the account closure requests that you sent to the casino? My email address is [email protected]. Do you currently have access to your casino account?
Thank you very much in advance.
Best regards,
Kristina
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Good morning,
I deleted all my email correspondence with the casino because I wanted nothing more to do with them. They really got on my nerves. They constantly use the same scam. It's awful!
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Thank you for your reply, Mesimesi. Could you please clarify whether you still have access to your casino account?
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Now they've blocked it. Nevertheless, my account had already been blocked twice. But they simply reopened it without any further ado, credited it with funds, and I lost a lot of money because it was too easy to deposit money. This is so awful!!!
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2 months ago
Dear Mesimesi,
I understand how upsetting it can be to feel that a casino hasn’t protected you properly, and I’m sorry for the frustration this situation has caused. However, we won’t be able to assist further in this matter. The self-exclusion request, where a player stated the gambling problem clearly, is the essential evidence that each player must provide in order for us to proceed with a case like this.
Since you didn't provide sufficient proof to support your case, and your account has been closed, we cannot handle this complaint as a failed self-exclusion and request a refund. I can only recommend how to request self-exclusion properly in the future if you feel like gambling has become challenging for you.
When applying for self-exclusion, state the reason why you want your account to be deactivated clearly and specify the time period. Also, the email "Subject" should be clearly marked and easily recognizable, as casino support receives many requests per day; hence, if it’s visibly marked, you stand a better chance of having your request granted as soon as possible. I would also strongly recommend that you always save your self-exclusion request so that you have valid proof of such action.
Example:
Email subject: Self-exclusion
Player’s info:
First name:
Last name:
DOB:
Casino login:
Email address:
"Greetings xxx xxx,
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 xxx (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."
Also, I would like to call your attention to our Self-Exclusion Assistance Tool https://casino.guru/global-self-exclusion-initiative/assistance-tool This tool will make it easier for you to block your casino accounts across multiple gambling establishments simultaneously and is not affiliated with any specific casino. The Self-Exclusion Assistance Tool was designed to assist individuals who may be facing challenges with their gambling habits by helping them limit their access to gambling and reduce the potential for further harm.
Above all, if gambling no longer brings you joy and is becoming a burden, it is highly advisable to seek professional assistance. I strongly recommend reaching out to centers in your country that specialize in addressing gambling problems. You can find some of these centers by referring to the following link (https://casino.guru/problem-gambling-help-centers#cnt_87=true)
This complaint will now be closed. 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.
