The 3rd party operators featured on this page are featured on a non-commercial basis with no commission arrangements in place. 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

HomeComplaintsPlayiO Casino - Player's account remains active after self-exclusion request.

PlayiO Casino - Player's account remains active after self-exclusion request.

Resolved
Our verdict

Case closed

Amount: €1,800

PlayiO Casino
Safety Index:Above average

Case summary

The player from Germany had requested self-exclusion for gambling addiction five weeks prior but had yet to receive a response, leaving his account active. He also sought a refund of €3,156 for deposits made, as his account should have been deleted within 24 hours of his request. He was prepared to escalate the matter legally if necessary. The issue was resolved when the casino confirmed the account closure and that the adjusted payment was in process, and the player later received the credited amount. The complaint was marked as resolved, and the player expressed gratitude for the support received.

Public
Public
10 months ago
Translation

Five weeks ago, I first requested my self-exclusion due to gambling addiction under "Responsible Gaming." I haven't received a response to this to date.

I contacted them again shortly afterward. I received a response saying that my credit would then expire (a few cents) and that I should confirm this. After confirming, I still received no response, and the account remained active.

A short time later, I received another request to delete my account due to gambling addiction, but again no response.

A few days ago, the live chat promised to delete the account and that my VIP advisor would get in touch. Of course, no response, and the account is still active.

A complaint was submitted to the casino at the email address provided, but of course there was no response.

For this reason, I request a refund of all deposits made within 24 hours of the initial request. According to the website, the account will be deleted within 24 hours of the deletion request.

In total, I'm demanding €3,156. I'm happy to settle the matter out of court; otherwise, I'll take the matter to court.

My lawyer is involved and has all the necessary documents and email records.

Automatic translation:
Public
Public
10 months ago

Dear benediktmerkel,

Thank you very much for submitting your complaint. I’m sorry to hear about your problem. I checked the Responsible Gambling section and I found this:

Self-exclusion request: you can contact Support Service Team via e-mail: [email protected], and we will close your account within next 24 hours. It's the player's responsibility to notify our Website of any other accounts the player might have and promise not to open any other accounts. Our Website will make reasonable efforts to try to prevent the opening of new accounts but it's the player's sole responsibility to make sure no other accounts are created. Our Website cannot be held accountable for potential losses on other accounts;

Could you please forward me the account closure requests that you sent to the casino? My email address is [email protected].

Thank you very much in advance.

Best regards,

Kristina

Public
Public
10 months ago
Translation

Good day,

I've just forwarded the emails to the address provided. I was also asked to close the issue three times via chat, and assured that it would be resolved. Unfortunately, I don't have a chat history for this. The department never responded, even though they promised.


Automatic translation:
Public
Public
10 months ago
Translation

My account is still active, I get multiple emails every day with offers for bonuses! Absolutely outrageous! And this despite having repeatedly requested deletion due to addiction over the past six weeks!

Automatic translation:
Public
Public
10 months ago

Thank you very much, benediktmerkel, for your cooperation. I will now transfer your complaint to my colleague Matej ([email protected]) 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.

Public
Public
10 months ago

Hello benediktmerkel, nice to meet you!

My name is Matej, and I will be assisting you with this case. I'll do my best to help you resolve this issue as soon as possible.


I’d like to invite a representative of Playio Casino to join the conversation and participate in the investigation of this case as well. Could you possibly provide additional information regarding the issue with not adhering to the player's self-exclusion request and clarify the situation? I would also appreciate if the casino can provide us with any and all relevant evidence. Sensitive information can be sent to me directly at [email protected].

Thank you for your patience and cooperation in advance.


Public
Public
9 months 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.

Public
Public
9 months ago

Dear benediktmerkel,


We would like to kindly confirm you that you've requested closure due to gambling addiction via email on 6th of February and in the same day you were informed that any funds in your game account will be voided during the process and you've been asked If you wish to proceed to confirm your decision and consent by replying to that email.

However, after a careful review, we can confirm that you did not reply.


Once more, on 21st of February, you've requested closure due to gambling addiction without confirming it when you've been requested.


Conclusively, your account has been closed without the possibility of reopening and receiving further advertisements.


We trust this clarifies our position and we thank you for your understanding in this matter.


Kind Regards,

Playio Casino Team

Public
Public
9 months ago
Translation

I forwarded the email to Casino Guru, in which it is clearly visible that the loss of the few cents in the account was agreed to. So they are lying blatantly. In addition, closure was demonstrably requested twice more by email and twice more by chat. All four times there was no money left in the account. So they never complied with my request. According to their website and responsible gaming, they promise to close the account within 24 hours of any request. So they have not stayed true to their own terms and conditions. I am therefore continuing to demand a refund of all deposits made 24 hours after the first request for deletion, i.e. €3,156. I will not let myself be thrown off by their lies that easily.

Automatic translation:
Public
Public
9 months ago

Dear Playio Casino Team, thank you for the account closure and cessation of marketing communication. As the player pointed out in the post above, I can confirm we have received the e-mail confirmation of the balance void out from the player to your support agent Mark, on 6th February at 16:55. Could you please check again?


Also, threatening players with voiding the balance for account closure is highly unfair term, that is completely against our Fair Gambling Codex. In the light of these facts, would you consider the following:

  • returning any deposits (minus the withdrawals and winnings) made after 6th February
  • taking down or re-wording the term regarding the balance void out due to the account closure for a fair version (that we will be more than happy to help you change for something that will still keep you protected, but would be also fair to the players)
Public
Public
9 months ago

Dear benediktmerkel,


We would like to kindly inform you that your request is under verification by the relevant department.


We will get back to you as soon as possible.


Kind Regards,

Playio Casino Team

Public
Public
9 months ago

This is great to hear, Playio Casino Team! :)

Could you also answer my questions from the previous post I have made? Thank you.

Public
Public
9 months ago

Dear benediktmerkel,


We would kindly request to reply to our email in order to proceed with the payment.


Thank you in advance.


Kind Regards,

Playio Casino Team

Public
Public
9 months ago

Dear benediktmerkel, after replying to the casino, could you also update me on the current status of the complaint? I have not been CCed into said communication. Thank you.

Public
Public
9 months ago
Translation

Good day,


I've been kindly offered a fee to settle this matter. Unfortunately, it's still too low for me at the moment. I've sent a counteroffer and think we can come to an agreement. I'll contact you when the matter is resolved.

Automatic translation:
Public
Public
9 months ago

Thank you for the update! Would you be able to either upload, or e-mail me the cashier deposits since 6th February? We do have the self-exclusion requests amongst the evidence, but nothing about your deposits and withdrawals from the time between your request and an actual account closure (if it has been finally closed at all yet).

Public
Public
9 months ago
Translation

Hello, I'm requesting the GDPR information and will send it to you as soon as I have it. The casino hasn't responded to my request for two days and is ignoring me. So much for them wanting to compensate me.

Automatic translation:
Public
Public
9 months ago

Refund and payments decisions usually needs to go through the casino management, so I would give the support team a few days to come back with an answer. ;)

Public
Public
9 months ago
Translation

It was last Tuesday... since then I've been completely ignored.

Automatic translation:
Public
Public
9 months ago
Translation

I still haven't received any response, even after repeated inquiries. Contact isn't possible. My request for GDPR compliance is also being ignored. What should I do now? First it seems like a compromise, and now I'm being ignored again?

Automatic translation:
Public
Public
9 months ago

I have messaged both of the contacts I have available regarding this casino. Maybe they will respond in time.

However, given the last couple of complaints were completely ignored by the casino, it is highly likely this case will follow suit and will be closed tomorrow as unresolved. If that happens, I will advise further steps.

Public
Public
9 months ago
Translation

Thank you very much. You are welcome to extend the response time. Apparently, you aren't the fastest at responding. I've also seen that the casino has responded positively to some complaints recently.

Edited
Automatic translation:
Public
Public
9 months ago

Dear benediktmerkel,


Thank you for your patience. We sincerely apologize for the delay in response.


Please rest assured that your case is currently under verification. We are working to resolve it as quickly as possible and will get back to you with a detailed update as soon as we can.


We appreciate your understanding.


Kind Regards,

Playio Casino Team

Public
Public
9 months ago

Thank you for coming back to us, Playio Casino Team. I will extend the timer once more, but if it runs out again, I will have to close this complaint as 'unresolved', and it will negatively impact the safety rating. I don't think it's fair towards the player to keep extending this complaint any longer, given it has been opened for over a month now.

Public
Public
9 months ago
Translation

An update would be nice. Could you please reply to my emails? I haven't received any response on this topic for two weeks. Besides, you already promised me a refund, but I wanted to adjust the amount a bit. You still made enough profit with my offer. So please stick to your promised refund, and we'll get this resolved now.

Automatic translation:
Public
Public
9 months ago

Dear benediktmerkel,


We would kindly request to check the email provided.


Thank you for your cooperation.


Kind Regards,

Playio Casino Team

Edited
Public
Public
9 months ago
Translation

Good day,

I didn't receive an email on April 23rd. I checked everything carefully, and there was nothing in my spam folder either. The only email I received from you on Wednesday was a confirmation that my request had been received.

Please resend the email to me.

Automatic translation:
Public
Public
9 months ago

I think it would be easier if I was CCed into the above mentioned e-mail communication, as I would be able to confirm the e-mail being sent/received. Dear Playio Casino Team, could you please re-send the e-mail to the player with [email protected] CCed into it? Thank you.

Public
Public
9 months ago

Dear benediktmerkel,


We would kindly request to provide us the new waiver letter in order to proceed with your payment.


Thank you for your cooperation.


Kind Regards,

Playio Casino Team

Public
Public
9 months ago

Dear benediktmerkel, please CC me into the mailing communication, when sending the adjusted waiver to the casino, so I can keep up to date with the case. Thank you.

Public
Public
8 months ago
Translation

Hello,

The signed waiver was sent to the casino and you were added to the mailing list.

Automatic translation:
Public
Public
8 months ago

Thank you, I have received the message. Next, we will wait for the casino to confirm processing of the payment.

Public
Public
8 months ago

Dear benediktmerkel,

 

We are pleased to inform you that your payment is in process.

 

Thank you for your cooperation!

 

Kind Regards,

Playio Casino Team

Public
Public
8 months ago
Translation

Good day,


The payment has been credited to my account as agreed. So, for me, the case is closed.

Many thanks especially to Matej for the great support!



Automatic translation:
Public
Public
8 months ago

Dear benediktmerkel,

I am very happy to hear that your issue has been resolved, and would like to thank PlayiO Casino Team for looking into this matter. We'll go ahead and mark the complaint as 'resolved' in our system. I appreciate your cooperation and confirmation. 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.

I would also strongly recommend installing free app BetBlocker (https://betblocker.org/de/) onto your computer and mobile device, to keep you safe from online gambling sites while browsing the internet. It's free, so why not at least give it a try and see if it's any good? ;)

Lastly, 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 https://www.trustpilot.com/evaluate/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.

Thank you in advance for your time.

Best regards,

Matej

Casino.Guru


flash-message-reviews
User reviews – Write own casino reviews and share your experience
scamalert_1_alt
Casino Guru employees will never ask for your password or other personal information, try to access your casino or bank account, or request payment for our services.
Subscribe to our newsletter for no deposit bonuses, free tournaments, new slots, and more.