The player from the UK had winnings of GBP 3,000 confiscated by Mystake, who cited the use of a second account. Despite depositing GBP 4,200, the player was only allowed to withdraw GBP 1,000. The player argued that the casino failed to block the second account after closing the first for gambling addiction and sought a refund of the remaining GBP 3,200 in deposits. We were unable to assist further as the player did not save the initial self-exclusion request, which was essential evidence for proceeding with the case.
MyStake Casino - Player was able to open another account.
Amount: £3,200
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Case closed
Our verdict
Insufficient evidence from player
REJECTED
Case summary
2 months ago
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3 months ago
Dear nvmJ,
Thank you very much for submitting your complaint. I’m sorry to hear about your problem. I checked the Self-exclusion policy and I found this:
Self-Exclusion
In case the situation is more serious, the Player may request the self-exclusion for an extended period. You shall contact our customer support team via email and request the self-exclusion for a period of between 6 months and 5 years. In case the User does not specify the period for the self-exclusion, the Account will be closed for 6 months.
It can be difficult to determine whether a person’s gambling has become problematic though. If you have gambling-related issues, please mention it while closing the account, so our staff will act responsibly.
Please allow me to ask you a few questions, so I can understand the whole situation completely.
- Do you currently have access to your second account?
- Could you please forward me the initial self-exclusion request?
Additionally, if there is any other relevant communication between you and the casino, please forward it to kristina.s@casino.guru. Alternatively, you can post it here.
I hope we will be able to help you to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Thank you very much in advance for your reply.
Best regards,
Kristina
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2 months ago
Thank you for your reply, nvmJ. Do I understand correctly that you didn't save the initial self-exclusion request?
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2 months ago
Hello,
Yes that is correct as I just felt so embarrassed so I didn’t want to save any records of the gambling, I of course didn’t know this would happen down the line.
Surely mystake will have records of this on there records that they can provide?
many thanks
Jonathan
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2 months ago
nvmJ, I'm sorry, but we won't be able to help you in this matter. The self-exclusion request is the essential evidence that the player must provide in order for us to proceed with a case like this. Since your account has been closed, I can only recommend how to request self-exclusion properly in the future.
When applying for the self-exclusion, state the reason why you want your account to be deactivated clearly and specify the time period. Also, 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 to have your request granted as soon as possible. I would also strongly recommend that you always save your self-exclusion request so that you have a 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. If you disagree with our decision, you can try contacting the licensing authority.
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.
