HomeComplaintsDolfwin Casino - Player’s account remains open after request for closure.

Dolfwin Casino - Player’s account remains open after request for closure.

Amount: €830

Dolfwin Casino
Safety Index:Low
Submitted: 16 Nov 2024 | Case closed : 21 Dec 2024
Case closed Our verdict

Unjustified complaint

REJECTED

Case summary

15 hours ago

The player from Italy faced severe issues with Dolfwin casino, which had failed to close her account despite her request due to gambling addiction. She had deposited 700 euros meant for her family's maintenance and was now seeking a refund of 830 euros after gambling away essential funds. She had attempted to communicate her situation through numerous emails, but they remained unanswered, prompting her to consider legal action against the casino. The Complaints Team reviewed the situation and determined that the self-exclusion request had been appropriately handled by the casino, resulting in the account closure within a reasonable timeframe. Consequently, the player's request for a refund was rejected.

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1 month ago
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I deposited 700 euros, which was supposed to be maintenance money for myself and my daughters, in just one hour. I requested the immediate closure of my account, but even after a week, the account remained open. I informed Dolfwin that I have a gambling addiction. The next day, a friend of mine transferred 153 euros to my account, which was still open. I am requesting a refund because, in addition to having gambled away maintenance money, which means I cannot purchase basic necessities, they ignored 20 emails requesting a refund. The live chat service is terrible, and there were no responses to my emails, yet Dolfwin continued to send emails with deposit bonuses despite my gambling issues. I have provided documentation that since 2022, I have been under the care of a psychiatrist for anxiety, depression, and Borderline disorder, which unfortunately prevents me from having control, leading to convulsions. I would never have spent the maintenance money in an hour because I don't have bank or postal accounts to draw from. I have authorized a lawyer to proceed with filing a complaint against Dolfwin, which continues to keep my account open to date. Dolfwin has committed a violation under Article 718 of the penal code, subject to a fine of at least 206 euros, as the player declared having a gambling addiction and yet they did not close the account, continued to promote deposits, and encouraged further gambling. In a week, Dolfwin has destroyed my life, leaving me without a cent, affecting not only me but also my daughters, who could suffer significantly. Additionally, given my health conditions, there is a risk of extreme actions. The law penalizes anyone who deprives others of essential needs, especially if children are involved, but every human being deserves the right to survival. I requested a refund through 20 emails that went unanswered, and the live service is nearly nonexistent, as I have tried hundreds of times to expedite this serious case. Dolfwin will be reported for promoting gambling addiction; any casino should immediately block an account when a player requests closure due to gambling issues. I will report to the appropriate authorities that this platform, of which I've read terrible reviews, should be shut down as it has scammed many people, including those who have addiction issues since last August who still have open accounts with payment issues. Dolfwin is only interested in making money without any conscience. I am filing a complaint for the reimbursement of 830 euros. Given my medical condition and medication, I would never have gambled the maintenance money, as there are no other income sources. An immediate refund and account closure are requested. Never gamble at Dolfwin casino; it is a scam from which you won't escape. Obviously, if the refund is not granted, legal action will be pursued, with all legal consequences for Dolfwin casino.

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1 month ago

Hello Luxuria,

Thank you very much for submitting your complaint and I'm really sorry to hear about your issue with Dolfwin Casino. Please allow me to ask you a few more question before we would move forward.

  • When did you request for self-exclusion for the first time?
  • How long after that did you deposit again?
  • When was the last time you spoke to the casino and what was it about?


Please send the initial self-exclusion request (the one you sent to the casino) to nikolas.b@casino.guru for further review.

Looking forward to your answer.

Regards,

Nick

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1 month ago
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I asked for exclusion exclusion two days later and after losing the entire maintenance amount. The live chat service refused to close the account, I sent 17 emails to the address provided by them. The second deposit to check if the gaming account had been closed was made on the second day by making me top up 153 euros sure that it would not go through instead it was accepted and it was impossible to proceed with deleting it. The undersigned has produced a medical certificate issued by the psychiatrist who has been treating her since 2022 where it is stated that in addition to being affected by anxiety and depression she is affected by Borderline disorder which unfortunately does not allow her to control her impulses. The undersigned would never have gambled 650 euros knowing that she would be left without a cent and with two daughters to support, one of whom is a minor. Dolfwin I spoke to my trusted lawyer will be sentenced to the crime under article 718 of the c p. which ranges from three months to 6 years of imprisonment with a fine starting from 206 euros and up because, despite being aware that the player is suffering from gambling addiction, it continues not to close the account and block the account as happens in all casinos. Dolfwin incites gambling. My lawyer intends to initiate criminal proceedings against Dolfwin and file a complaint with the postal police so that this casino is completely deleted from the platform. I have read all the reviews that define the casino mentioned as a scam platform, a player has been waiting since August for the closure of the gaming account that is still open today. I write at least three times daily to the live chat service but they are busy with more serious cases than that of the writer who was left without the means of subsistence is not serious. The penal code does not allow a family to be left without the means of subsistence. Even this morning, like every day, the Dolfwin casino continues to send deposits with bonuses but does not respond to emails. The undersigned, due to the pathologies she suffers from, could arrive at an extreme gesture (as has happened in the past) which can be attributed solely and exclusively to the illegal conduct of Dolfwin who for about a week has ruined and totally devastated the life of the appellant.

The instant at least 4 times a day writes to the live chat service that doesn't care asking to report the case to the competent department and the casino manager turns off the chat.

17 emails have been sent and 10 more to support. The instant has now made Dolfwin a very serious problem that has caused damage to the instant and his daughters.

They insist on a refund of the 830 euros and immediate closure of the account.

Thanking you, I send you my warmest regards.

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1 month ago
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Dolfwin continues to leave the account open despite yesterday's date in addition to asking for the refund of the 830 euros continues not to give any feedback and no answer. The undersigned is getting into debt in the hope of recovery. On the date of yesterday they harassed me with promotions via email. Dolfwin must immediately proceed with the refund of all transactions because despite the various mental pathologies attested continues and persists illegally to play and not to close the account. The sum will no longer be 830 euros but of all transactions. Dolfwin has reduced the instant without the means of subsistence, continuously instigates to deposit causing the present affected by Borderline disorder to borrow money as no impulse is controllable. I ask you to take urgent action and to refund all deposits and to immediately close the gaming account for incitement to gambling. Thank you and have a good day

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1 month ago
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Honestly the appellant is tired of this whole situation I repeat if I were to appellant to an extreme gesture Dolfwin will have to pay legally. It is taking advantage of a person who does not have the mental capacity instigating him to play. But who knows why Dolfwin does not read the emails and invites players to deposit. I have read bad reviews of compulsive gamblers who to date after many months have not had their gaming account closed. It is the only platform that incites compulsive gambling but fails to understand the criminal consequences that will be charged. DOLFWIN must no longer be on the platform this casino must be closed

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After the complaint today, after a week they closed the gaming account. The appellant demands a refund of the deposits, Dolfwin should have closed the account on the same day that the undersigned had registered and after having lost the entire amount of maintenance and other after a week today they proceeded to close it. I will also take criminal action against Dolfwin for incitement to gambling addiction. Dolfwin owes all the sums deposited to the applicant, the law will punish the illegal behavior of this Casino, called incitement to gambling addiction. The appellant demands a refund of the deposits

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1 month ago
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Good evening I beg you take my case to heart I do not have the means of subsistence I am in debt please give me the refund I do not have the means of basic necessities and I also have to lend money I am in debt I can no longer live peacefully I have two daughters. I know you are working on it but I want all the refunds even of the money lent.

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4 weeks ago

Dear Luxuria,

Glad to hear that your account has been closed.

Could you please forward the deposit history for my account since the self-exclusion request was made to the following email address: nikolas.b@casino.guru?

I appreciate your assistance and look forward to your response.

Best regards,

Nick

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4 weeks ago
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Good morning, I sent what you requested as requested. Thanking you and hoping that this affair that has totally ruined the mental health of the appellant, I hope for a quick closure, I have money to return since Dolfwin incites only and exclusively gambling addiction. If there had not been your intervention, the gaming account would still be open. Thank you 🙏 and have a good day

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In addition to the 830 euros deposited in an hour of little lucidity, I immediately asked for the closure via live chat service and 17 emails gaming account that absolutely did not want to close despite the gambling problems exposed and other mental problems certified by my psychiatrist. They closed the account after days from the complaint but the applicant does not remember if she borrowed another 400 or 500 euros since the gaming account did not continue to be closed, in addition to the 830 euros the same day she registered and requested the closure. Today the applicant wants all the amounts deposited back because Dolfwin took advantage of a person suffering from an unstable mental state. Thanking and certain that this casino will understand the situation and certain that the Dolfwin platform has incurred the crime under article 718 of the penal code, the applicant has always been satisfied with your work

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3 weeks ago

Thank you Luxuria for all the information provided. I will now forward your complaint to my colleague Michal (michal.v@casino.guru) who will be assisting you from now on.

Wish you best luck resolving it.

Regards,

Nick

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3 weeks ago

Hello Luxuria,


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.


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


Dear Dolfwin 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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Good morning thank you but I have already provided all the evidence via email to your colleague Nikolas I urgently need to recover my amounts. There is no doubt about the illegal conduct of the Dolfwin casino. I am hopeful of recovering my deposits but I have been waiting for weeks for a solution to my complaint. Dolfwin induces players to gamble, it does not close the gaming account, mine was closed after your complaint, I tried to reach an amicable agreement, I had to send 17 emails for the closure of the gaming account and another three or four to support, the live chat operators refused to close the gaming account despite all the reminders and warnings. I repeat the Dolfwin casino has incurred the crime 718 of the penal code. I hope to close this complaint as soon as possible and obtain a refund of the sums owed by Dolfwin which illegally, despite being urged thousands of times, left the gaming account open and never responded to the 17 emails where the closure was requested.

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3 weeks ago

Dear Michal,


We would like to inform you that the player informed us of her intention to be excluded, and we acted accordingly. She was reached by our relevant department in order to be verified, and once she submitted the proper documentation, her account was excluded.


Kind regards,

DolfWin Casino

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It is absolutely not true that the game account was closed after November 11. All the documentation was sent to your colleague Nikolas, whom I invite you to contact.

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3 weeks ago

Dear Dolfwin Casino,


Can you give me an exact timeframe?


  1. When did you receive a properly formatted self-exclusion request?
  2. When did you reach the player in regards to the needed verification?
  3. When did the player provide the necessary information?
  4. When was the account closed?
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No documents have been uploaded to the gaming account Dolfwin has never found a single email from the writer and the countless warnings. After being informed of the complaint after one or two days it is the only email that the writer has received. Request for closure on November 11th, closure of gaming account on November 18th

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Furthermore, it is absolutely not true that list

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Furthermore, it is absolutely not true that the applicant was contacted by the department, that documentation was sent. Unfortunately, the applicant has all the evidence. Not a single email was ever sent to respond to the warnings, the only email received from Dolfwin casino is the one produced where it communicated the closure of the gaming account. In all casinos it happens live with the operators, the Dolfwin operators refused, the email address provided by the same operators did not match 17 emails, the same attitude of the support to which the warning emails were sent and to proceed to refund all the deposited sums.

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So the writer has never been contacted obviously waiting for the email with which the support has requested the documentation to verify the account that should be verified at the time of registration by uploading the identity card and the payment card but Dolfwin does not recognize the legal procedure. Deposits do not have to be verified and a closure of the game account does? Conduct that is criminally punishable the account must be verified at opening

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This is the only and unique email sent by Dolfwin casino after the complaint after a week that the complainant asked for the closure of the gaming account from November 11th they proceeded to close the gaming account on November 18th. This is the only and unique email sent by Dolfwin casino there are no emails where the verification of the gaming account is requested. They cannot produce any email because they ignored everything including the live chat service absolutely did not want to close the gaming account immediately. We will wait

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2 weeks ago

Dear Michal,


The player submitted a proper self-exclusion request on the 11th of November, and she was asked to provide the necessary documentation on the 14th of November. She showed cooperation and provided them on the same day, however, the player began to send numerous emails, which caused further delays in the handling due to that every request is handled manually by our relevant department.


Despite the above, they did their best, and the player's account was excluded according to her wishes in the matter of 3 business days after the documents were submitted.


Kind regards,

DolfWin Casino

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It is absolutely not true because I ask you to produce the email where you ask for the necessary documentation it is absolutely normal that the applicant sent you an email because he continued to pay until the closure of the gaming account. Therefore, we insist on all refunds, even those after. The gaming account must be closed immediately when a player declares himself a compulsive gambler. Dolfwin must produce emails where the department requested the documentation on November 14. The applicant not only played the only means necessary for the means of subsistence for the family but also incurred having to borrow additional sums after November 11. Therefore, we ask for the reimbursement of all the sums deposited up to the date of this complaint. To those who follow the complaint I can send all the deposits made even after November 11. The applicant also asked Dolfwin for an amicable transaction. I repeat, the undersigned is in debt for a gaming account that was not closed immediately, she was deprived of basic necessities if Dolfwin had closed the gaming account immediately the situation would not be so serious. I insist on the refund of the amounts that go from November 11th to the following. The applicant also urged the live chat service that refused to close the gaming account. It is absolutely not true that a system crashes due to the numerous emails, Dolfwin has not found even one. The refund was requested first of all from Dolfwin casino that did not proceed with the closure of the gaming account, the emails arrived and were confirmed by the live chat service repeatedly urged to urge support to close the account. We insist on the refund of all the amounts. Otherwise, criminal proceedings will be carried out following article 718 of the penal code with criminal consequences for Dolfwin. Dolfwin is invited to produce emails where the department requested the documentation on November 14th, on the contrary, the applicant has sent you documentation and IBAN where to refund the sums illegally paid. No casino takes a week to close a gaming account, unfortunately, these are scams that do not hold up, moreover, the economic and debt situation in which the applicant finds himself is to be attributed to the illegal conduct of Dolfwin which, moreover, was in possession of the medical documentation sent on November 11th where the undersigned suffers from anxiety and depression and is affected by Borderline disorder in these cases we intervene immediately. Dolfwin has ruined the life of the applicant who is in debt also worsening her mental state. If Dolfwin does not want to add an agreement, legal action will be taken with all the legal consequences that will be found in the conduct of the Dolfwin casino

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2 weeks ago
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Dolfwin must refund all amounts owed. The applicant with an email dated November 17th informs the casino that he has filed a complaint and magically after 24 hours proceeds immediately to close the gaming account. The undersigned will continue without stopping, has all the evidence necessary to demonstrate that the Dolfwin platform is not legal, instigates compulsive gamblers, is absolutely poor in terms of assistance and the service department is completely absent.

It is repeated once legal action is taken the conduct of this Casino will be punishable so if Dolfwin wants to agree to an agreement of all the sums and proceed with the reimbursement of what will be agreed the matter will be completely closed otherwise the appellant will follow what the law imposes on casinos, legality and transparency not incitement to gambling. Best regards

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2 weeks ago

Dear Dolfwin Casino,


Thank you for your reply. Since you have acknowledged that the player made a correct self-exclusion request due to gambling addiction on the 11th of November, I believe that a few things should be mentioned here.


It is imperative that when the casino acknowledges the self-exclusion request, and there is also a gambling problem mentioned, there should be immediate steps taken in order to protect the player. Casinos have both the right and the responsibility to step in when players show signs of struggling with gambling-related issues. If someone expresses concern about their gambling behavior, casinos should take action to limit their access - even if their verification isn’t fully completed yet, or if there are any other reasons that would prolong the complete account closure, as you have mentioned. That’s the whole point of self-exclusion: to protect vulnerable players and prevent further harm.

 

To make this happen, casinos need clear processes in place that prioritize quick action and effective support for players at risk. This isn’t just about ticking off a regulatory requirement - it’s about truly committing to player safety and fostering a responsible gambling culture.

 

By putting player protection above paperwork, we can make sure self-exclusion policies do what they were designed to do: give people who need help the support they deserve and create a safer environment for everyone.


With situations like this, the right course of action would be limiting the player's account functions, namely the ability to make deposits and also the ability to play, until the player complies with the KYC procedure, or, whatever else might be the reason why the account closure was being delayed.


With all of the above being said, I believe the player should be refunded their deposits made from the 14th of November forward if we take into account a reasonable timeframe for you to deal with the self-exclusion request, since the player sent a correctly formatted self-exclusion request mentioning a gambling problem, to the proper email address, which you've acknowledged, on the November 11th.


I am looking forward to hearing your opinion on this matter.


Dear Luxuria,


Can you tell me when exactly did you make all of the deposits since the 11th of November?

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Dear Machal I think it is right that Dolfwin returns all the deposits made after the request for self-exclusion. They will have been around 800 euros. I have to cont

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I need to check why the applicant borrowed more money to continue playing. I believe that in a gambling problem the account must be closed immediately (we absolutely cannot ignore the law and an article of the penal code on casino conduct and criminal consequences) and I want Dolfwin to produce the email from the department of November 14th because he is making false statements. The applicant must return the money lent and is in serious financial conditions

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What Dolfwin stated is false. Therefore, in addition to producing the email sent (NEVER) on November 14, refunds must start from the self-exclusion request, i.e. November 11.

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I checked the instant starts playing on November 9th on the 11th asks for the closure of the game account. From the 11th to the closure the appellant has counted deposits for Euro 1,153.00

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If you provide me with an email address I can send all the screenshots of the various deposits already in possession of your colleague Nikolas sent via email who followed the complaint

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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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Hi Michal if Dolfwin doesn't respond I will never get my refund. Obviously they don't respond they declared an email sent from the department on November 14 where they requested documents they declared falsely, they continued to bombard the writer with deposits with bonuses, they didn't close the game account on November 11 sent via email correctly. Dolfwin knows very well that it has incurred all the crimes recognizable in gambling, that it is absolutely not a safe casino

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4 days ago

Dear Michal,


We have forwarded the relevant information to you.


Kind regards,

DolfWin Casino

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Dear Michael I am waiting for a right decision. Thank you

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The appellant, despite being in debt, has informed Dolfwin Casino why she is in serious financial conditions.

(as also written on this platform) that despite the complaint should have been closed with the refund of all the sums paid since November 11th as the entire procedure was followed correctly and the closure occurs immediately via live support as in all casinos that the department never requested documentation and that closed the gaming account after I sent the screenshot of the complaint on November 17th and November 18th was the first email received from Dolfwin casino informing of the closure of the account. An illegal conduct cannot absolutely be passed off as legal, especially responsible gaming immediately protects the player who declares himself a compulsive gambler. Therefore, despite the conduct punishable by law to protect players at risk, the applicant is available to reach an agreement because he needs to close the complaint as soon as possible with the recovery of the sums paid starting from November 11th us

The appellant would like to be informed after reading Dolfwin's response what it has produced because the appellant has all the deposits. And, above all, if Dolfwin is available to reach an agreement. Thanking you for your commitment and work done, I await information but above all the amicable closure of this complaint.

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3 days ago

Dear Luxuria,


After a comprehensive review of the evidence provided and thorough discussions with my colleagues, I am writing to communicate our final decision regarding your self-exclusion request.


The timeline of events has been established as follows:


  1. 11th November: You submitted a self-exclusion request.
  2. 14th November: The casino acknowledged receipt of your request and requested KYC (Know Your Customer) documents to proceed.
  3. 14th November: You promptly provided the requested documents.
  4. 18th November: The casino finalized the closure of your account.


Based on this timeline, it is clear that the self-exclusion process, from the point of acknowledgment by the casino to the closure of your account, was completed within two working days, which we deem a reasonable and acceptable timeframe in line with industry standards. Therefore, there is no sufficient basis to support the refund claim.


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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