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Winshark Casino - Player’s account is not closed as requested.

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The player from Italy files an urgent complaint against WinShark for failing to honor his self-exclusion request made on 07/07/25, allowing him to continue gambling and deposit €2,650 after his request. He seeks a full refund of his deposits made after the self-exclusion request.

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4 days ago
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Subject: Urgent complaint against WinShark – Serious violation of self-exclusion obligations and request for immediate refund


Dear Casino Guru Complaint Team,


I hereby wish to file a formal and urgent complaint against WinShark for a serious breach of responsible gaming policies.


On [07/07/25], I specifically requested the permanent closure of my account due to gambling addiction, requesting immediate self-exclusion. Despite this clear and unequivocal communication, the casino failed to close my account, allowing me to continue making deposits.


I reiterated the request on [07/07/25], without any concrete protection measures being taken. The account remained active and fully operational.


Following my initial self-exclusion request, further deposits totaling €2,650 were accepted. These amounts were cashed out despite the casino already being formally aware of my condition and my desire to permanently stop gambling.


I consider this behavior a serious violation of the obligations to protect vulnerable players and the responsible gaming regulations applicable to online casinos.


I therefore ask:


1. Immediate review of the casino's conduct.

2. Full refund of any amounts deposited after the first self-exclusion request.

3. The permanent and irreversible closure of my account.


In the absence of a quick and satisfactory solution, I reserve the right to proceed with:

- Formal reporting to the regulatory authority responsible for the casino license;

- Initiation of civil legal actions for the recovery of the sums;

- Reporting to the competent Italian authorities for consumer protection and gambling.


I have all the documentation (emails, screenshots, deposit history) proving the above and am ready to provide it.


I trust in your intervention to restore conduct that complies with legal obligations and player protection principles.

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3 days ago

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3 days ago

Hello,

Thank you very much for submitting your complaint. I’m sorry to hear about your negative experience with Winshark Casino.

Please allow me to ask you a few questions so we can better determine how to assist you.

  • Is your account currently accessible to you?
  • Have you received any response to your self-exclusion request?
  • After you learned the self-exclusion request wasn't processed, have you contacted live chat support and asked for assistance?
  • When was the last time the casino allowed you to deposit?

If your account is currently not blocked, as the next step, I recommend you contact the casino with a self-exclusion request via email at support@winshark.com, and at the same time, include me in the copy of the email at tomas@casino.guru

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:

Player’s info:

First name:

Last name:

Date of birth:

Casino login:

Email address:

"Greetings Winshark 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."

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,

Tomas


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