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Gamblezen Casino - Player’s account has been closed and winnings confiscated.

Amount: €3,770

Gamblezen Casino
Submitted: 22 Nov 2024 | Resolved : 15 Jan 2025
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Case summary

The player from Germany had deposited €1000 for a welcome bonus but found his account suspended the next day after accumulating a bonus balance of €6160. He believed the closure was fraudulent as he was not allowed to complete the bonus wagering and requested reinstatement of the bonus balance. The issue was resolved when the casino reopened his account, allowing him to wager the bonus funds, and he successfully withdrew his winnings of €3770. However, the casino subsequently blocked him again, which was a decision beyond the Complaints Team's control. The player was advised that the core complaint regarding the bonus and winnings had been addressed satisfactorily.

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Hello,


On November 21, 2024, I deposited €1000 for the 4th Welcome Bonus and received a €1250 bonus.


https://gamblezen.eu/de/promo/item/welcome-bonus-pack


I didn't win anything with the real money.

Then I activated the bonus and continued playing with the bonus. With the bonus money, I was able to reach a bonus balance of €6160.

When I tried to log in the next day, I was shocked to find that my account had been suspended. I immediately sent an email to the casino asking why my account was suspended and why I wasn't given the chance to complete my bonus wagering.

Then I received the following response:


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My account was closed, and my bonus balance of €6160 was canceled. I view this behavior as fraudulent because I was not given the chance to complete the bonus wagering and subsequently withdraw the real money winnings. The bonus was still valid for 10 days.


I demand that the casino reinstates the full bonus balance to my account, allowing me to complete the bonus wagering.


I hope you can help me resolve this case.


Best regards,

Michael




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Dear Popy71,

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

Please note we believe the casino can close players' accounts at any time for any reason as long as they don't withhold any withdrawable balance.

Please allow me to ask you a few questions, so I can better understand the situation. 

  • Has the casino refunded your deposit already?
  • Is the game on the screenshot the only one you played? If not, which other games have you played?
  • Do you have any records on the progress of the wagering already completed?

Thank you very much in advance for your reply.

Best regards,

Tomas


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Hello Tomas,


I won a large amount with this bonus and had a bonus balance of over €6160. The bonus was canceled with only one intention: to avoid a large withdrawal. And in my opinion, that is fraud.


I did not receive the deposit back.

Real money and bonus are separate. I played Mines (Spribe) with the real money and was unable to win anything. With the bonus credit I was then able to win a large amount of €5000 on Limbo (Hacksaw) and then had a total bonus credit of €6160.

Mines (Spribe) and Limbo (Hacksaw) were the only games I played.


The wager progress was about 1000/90000€, so there were still about 89000€ to be wagered.


kind regards,

Michael


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Thank you very much, Popy71, for providing the necessary information. I will now transfer your complaint to my colleague Michal (michal.k@casino.guru) who will be at your service. I wish you the best of luck and hope the problem will be resolved to your satisfaction in the near future.  

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Hello Popy71,

It's Michal again and I have taken over this complaint. I have thoroughly examined your case, and as my colleague Tomas has indicated, we maintain that casinos reserve the right to close any player's account at their discretion, provided that no withdrawable balance is being withheld. I recognize that such measures may not contribute to an ideal user experience; however, these protocols are standard within the industry and are commonly found across nearly all online casinos, typically implemented for legitimate reasons. I will reach out to the casino to obtain further clarification on this issue.

We would like to invite Gamblezen Casino to join the conversation.


Dear Gamblezen Casino,

I would appreciate it if you could provide clarification regarding the reasons behind the closure of the player's account while they were wagering the bonus. If this information cannot be disclosed publicly, I kindly request that you send it, along with any relevant evidence, to my email at michal.k@casino.guru

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Hello, Popy71 and Michal,

We need some time to thoroughly review this case. I’ll get back to you with the necessary information as soon as possible.


Best regards,

Gamblezen Casino

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Thank you for the information and evidence provided so far, Gamblezen Team.


Dear Popy71,

I would like to offer you a brief update. I'm in communication with the Gamblezen Team. It turned out that the situation is more intricate than initially anticipated. I will need more time to assess all the information and evidence with my colleagues and identify an appropriate course of action. I will provide an update once it's available.

Could you please confirm if any of your family members or friends hold an account at Gamblezen Casino? If so, have you been playing in the casino at similar times, perhaps during a visit?

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Hello Michal,


I don't know any friends or family members who have an account with Gamblezen.


kind regards,


Michael


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Dear Popy71,

Thank you for the confirmation. As mentioned I will need to review all the information and evidence alongside my colleagues to determine the best way forward. I will keep you updated as soon as I can.

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Hello Michal,


thank you, I hope you can clarify the case.


kind regards,


Michael

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Dear Popy71,  

I appreciate your emails containing the extra information and evidence. I will continue to communicate with the casino team about your situation and work towards finding a suitable resolution.

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Dear Popy71,

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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Hello Michal,


The casino has restored my account and credited the bonus money to my account. I am currently in the process of wagering in the casino.


Thank you very much for your great help in solving the case...


best wishes and a happy new year.


Michael


PS: How can I rate you?

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Hello.


Following our conversation with Michal, we have chosen to revisit our earlier decision. We have opened the account and permit the player to continue using the bonus funds for wagering. However, due to prior observations by our security team indicating a pattern of bonus hunting in the player's gameplay, we will impose specific limitations. These measures are intended to ensure the integrity of our platform and to confirm that the player is engaging in the game for enjoyment rather than solely for the purpose of exploiting bonuses.


Here are the conditions for the rest bonus funds

 • Bonus wagering will be available on Pragmatic Play slots only

 • Max bet 4 EUR

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Dear Gamblezen Team,

thank you for your response and the reconsideration of your initial decision.


Dear Popy71,  

I have sent you an email to express my views on the matter at hand. I would appreciate your thoughts on how you would like to proceed.

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Hello Michal,


I have wagered the bonus according to the Gamble Casino's terms and conditions and now have a balance of €3770 that I would like to withdraw. The casino has now requested Mifinity and Jeton account statements for the last 6 months. I am surprised that the casino is requesting an account statement from Jeton, as I have never used Jeton to deposit or withdraw. I have only used Mifinity for all transactions at the casino. Can the casino please comment on this?


kind regards,

Michael

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Hello Michal,


The casino only requests a Mifinity Account Statement. I sent this.


kind regards,


Michael

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Dear all,  

I appreciate your feedback, and I'm pleased to see that things have progressed positively given the current situation. I look forward to reaching a satisfactory conclusion soon.

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Hello Michal,


The casino recently paid out 3x500€.


2270€ are still left, of which 3x500€ have been requested for withdrawal.


kind regards,


Michael

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Hello. All the players withdrawals have been processed.

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Dear Gamblezen Team,

Thank you for the positive news.



Dear Popy71,

As per the casino team, all your withdrawals have been processed, and if you have not yet received them in the meantime, I'm sure you will shortly receive them. I'm glad that we could find a satisfactory resolution to your issue. Please inform me once you receive the funds, and let me know if I can go ahead and close this case as resolved.

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Hello Michal,


The casino paid out the entire winnings.


Thank you very much for your help in solving the case.


It's just a pity that the casino has now blocked me.


Best regards,


Michael

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Dear Popy71 / Michael,

Thank you for the confirmation. I'm glad that our intervention helped to resolve the situation in a reasonable manner, and that you received the winnings. Unfortunately, the decision of whether they continue to offer their services to you or not is solely up to the casino. There is nothing we can do about it. Each casino has the right to close any player account at their discretion once financial matters are resolved. I think we can both agree that the most important aspect here is your successful re-enablement to utilize the bonus for wagering and the receipt of your winnings, which addresses the core of your complaint. 

We'll go ahead and mark the complaint as 'resolved' in our system. We would like to thank both parties for their cooperation. If you ever encounter any issues with this or any other casino in the future, please feel free to reach out to our Complaint Resolution Center. We're here to help. 

As you know, we do not charge for our services, nor do we accept any gratuities. However, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to share your experience with our services on Trustpilot Rate Casino Guru An honest review, along with any suggestions for improvement, would be invaluable. Your feedback could help others who may be considering contacting us for assistance with online casino-related issues. 

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Thank you in advance for your time.


Best regards,

Michal

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