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I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious interface malfunction that occurred during a live blackjack game on BitStarz on 22 December 2025.

During an active blackjack hand, while I was required to make a decision (Hit, Stand, or Cashout), an "Out of Funds" overlay suddenly appeared on top of the game interface. This overlay completely covered the game controls and made any interaction impossible. It appeared while the bet was still in progress, not after the round had ended.

Because I was unable to click anything, the system automatically played the hand, which resulted in a loss. I would have chosen to cash out, as these were my last remaining funds and I had 11 against the dealer’s 10. The outcome of the hand is not the core issue here; the issue is that I was technically prevented from making a decision.

For this reason, this round cannot be considered a "normally played bet." The hand was still active, player input was required, and the casino interface itself blocked that input. The "Out of Funds" message is part of BitStarz’s wallet/frontend system and has nothing to do with the game provider (Evolution). Sending this case to the game provider is therefore irrelevant, as the provider cannot detect overlays generated by the casino website that block user interaction.

This is also not the first time this problem has occurred. I had already reported the same issue in the past, but my report was dismissed without any real investigation. The difference this time is that I now have clear screenshots showing the "Out of Funds" overlay covering an active blackjack hand at a moment when a player decision was required. I am also providing the full live chat transcript.

Unfortunately, BitStarz support handled the situation very poorly. They repeatedly stated that "played bets cannot be refunded," ignored the fact that the interface prevented interaction, claimed the issue was forwarded to the game provider, and ultimately closed the chat without addressing the actual technical problem.

I am requesting a proper technical review of this round that takes into account the interface malfunction, as well as a refund or fair compensation for a hand where the casino interface prevented me from making a required decision. I would also like a clear explanation of how an "Out of Funds" overlay can appear during an active round.

I am attaching screenshots showing the overlay during the active hand and the full chat transcript with BitStarz support.

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Dear player,

Thank you for submitting your complaint. I’m sorry to hear about the difficulties you’re experiencing and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. To help me fully understand the situation and assist you as quickly as possible, could you please answer a few brief questions?

• Could you please confirm what the dealer’s final hand/count was in that round?
• You mentioned that you "would have chosen to cash out." Could you please clarify what you mean by this, as live blackjack normally does not allow leaving or cashing out in the middle of an active hand?
• Just before the "Out of Funds" overlay appeared, did you attempt to take any specific action, such as doubling down, which may have triggered the message?

We will do our best to resolve this issue promptly. Thank you in advance for your reply.

Best regards,

Kristina

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Hi, the casino acknowledged the error yesterday and I was refunded.

I've asked them to review the technical error and, more importantly, the chat support, which is extremely inadequate, bordering on scammy. I pointed out that if I hadn't insisted via email but had just stuck to the chat, they would have stolen my money, as the chat support is completely unprepared and only provides canned answers. At this point, I hope they're all bots, because if they have to pay real people for that kind of support, they'd be better off giving players more bonuses with that money, rather than throwing it at these idiots.

However, Evolution Live Blackjack allows you to cash out during a hand. Just look at my screenshots, and you'll clearly see the word "CASH OUT" under "OUT OF FUNDS." Have a nice day.

Ciao, il casinò ha riconosciuto l'errore ieri e sono stato rimborsato.

Ho richiesto comunque di rivedere l'errore tecnico e soprattutto il supporto via chat che è estremamente inadeguato, al limite della truffa. Ho fatto presente che se non avessi insistito via mail, ma mi fossi fermato alla chat, mi avrebbero rubato del denaro in quanto il supporto via chat è totalmente impreparato e fornisce solamente risposte preconfezionate. A questo punto mi auguro che siano tutti bot, perchè se devono pagare delle persone reali per quel tipo di assistenza farebbero meglio ad elargire più bonus ai giocatori con quei soldi, invece che buttarli nello stipendio di tali idioti.

Comunque il black jack live di evolution consente di incassare durante una mano. Basta guardare anche i miei screenshot è evidente la scritta "INCASSARE" sotto OUT OF FUNDS. Buona giornata.

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Best regards,

Kristina