The player from Germany reported that the casino Robocat had allowed him to deposit and play over €7,000 despite being blocked by the OASIS system. He asserted that the casino had ignored legal obligations to exclude him from gaming, and he sought a full refund of his deposits made after December 18, 2024. The Complaints Team reviewed the evidence provided but concluded that the player had not clearly communicated his gambling issues to the casino, which limited the ability to pursue a refund. Consequently, the complaint was rejected, and the player was advised to seek self-exclusion from other casinos and professional assistance for gambling problems.
RoboCat Casino - Player demands a refund due to account violation.
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Our verdict
Unjustified complaint
Amount: €8,000
RoboCat Casino
Safety Index:Above averageCase summary
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8 months ago
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Complaint against Robocat – Deposits possible despite OASIS ban
Dear Casino Guru Team,
I would like to file an official complaint against the online casino Robocat. I deposited and played a total of over €7,000 at Robocat after December 18, 2024 – even though I was blocked by the OASIS blocking system at that time. The casino ignored my blocking, even though providers are legally obligated to implement player bans from OASIS and completely exclude affected players from gaming (Section 4 (5) of the GlüStV 2021).
I registered the blocking via OASIS in a timely and proper manner. Despite this, I was able to play and deposit on the platform at any time. I have video evidence of all deposits, including the date and time, and I have already requested a refund from the casino (email dated May 25, 2025). So far, I haven't received a satisfactory response.
I request Casino Guru's assistance in resolving this case. I demand a full refund of all deposits made after December 18, 2024, as these were made in clear violation of German gambling law.
I am willing to provide all relevant evidence and transactions.
Best regards
Sahan *****
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8 months ago
Dear player,
Thank you very much for submitting your complaint. I’m sorry to hear about your negative experience with RoboCat Casino.
Please note that the casino is licensed under Anjouan Gaming, while the OASIS self-exclusion scheme is obligatory only for casinos operating under the German licence. Please note that in casinos where OASIS is not applicable, you're expected to request a self-exclusion separately to be protected.
Please allow me to ask you a few questions so I can better understand the situation.
- Have you informed the casino about suffering from gambling problems or addiction? Has the casino closed your account as a result?
- If you wish to submit supporting evidence to support your case, you might do so at my email address at [email protected]
In the meantime, check other resources and information in our responsible gambling guide found here: https://casino.guru/responsible-gambling-guide
Thank you very much in advance for your reply.
Best regards,
Tomas
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Hello Tomas,
Thank you for your feedback on my complaint in the forum.
Yes, I have developed a serious gambling problem – which is exactly why I voluntarily blocked myself on December 18, 2024, via the German government's OASIS blocking system.
This ban applies nationwide to all players in Germany.
Nevertheless, I was able to continue playing at RoboCat and deposited over €7,000 during this time, even though I'm playing from Germany and am officially banned. The casino didn't verify or block me.
In addition, I have repeatedly asked Robocat directly to block my account because I noticed that my gaming behavior was getting out of control.
However, I was repeatedly put off, kept waiting, or even ignored – while I was still able to play and deposit.
The worst part is: I was actively lured into continuing my gambling behavior. The casino repeatedly offered me bonus credits of €50 to €100 if I "continue playing with them" or didn't cancel my account. I have screenshots and evidence for these statements.
In Germany, all of this is a clear violation of the State Treaty on Gambling (Section 4 (5) GlüStV 2021), which also applies to foreign providers if they allow access to players in Germany – especially if gambling addiction and OASIS bans were known.
I have also prepared a video that documents all deposits with dates.
Please let me know how I can make the material (video & screenshots) available to you – possibly via WeTransfer or Google Drive.
Thank you for your support!
Best regards
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7 months ago
Thanks for your reply and detailed explanation of the situation.
If you informed the casino about suffering from gambling issues, kindly send any such communication to me as evidence. There is no need for you to send records of your deposits to us.
Please specify since when you've been making efforts to protect yourself from the casino directly and provide the relevant communication of you asking for help and the casino sending you bonus offers instead.
Send this information to my email at [email protected]
Looking forward to your reply.
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7 months ago
Thanks for your patience.
I went over the evidence you provided.
Please understand that we can pursue a refund request if you informed the casino about a gambling problem and the casino failed to protect you. Simple account closures don't serve as a player protection measure, since the account can later be reopened.
If you informed the casino about suffering from a gambling problem, it's not evident from the communication you provided.
- Could you please clarify whether your account in the casino is closed?
Please let me know if there were any other efforts from you to protect yourself; otherwise, the complaint can't continue, and it will be closed.
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Hello Tomas,
Thank you for your feedback.
You are right – I have not explicitly used the term "gambling addiction" in my previous messages to the casino.
But my behavior was clearly a cry for help: I repeatedly and insistently asked for my account to be blocked because I realized that I no longer had control over my gaming behavior.
I may not have wanted to use the word "addiction" directly, but I tried to protect myself for weeks and repeatedly requested account closures.
Instead, I was ignored and sometimes lured with bonus credits, which made the situation worse.
Looking back, I see that my behavior was a clear sign of a gambling problem. And I tried to point this out to the casino – albeit indirectly.
I hope you can reconsider my case from this perspective.
If you wish, I will be happy to send you screenshots to prove my behavior.
Thank you for your time and effort.
Best regards
Sahan *****
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7 months ago
I went over the evidence you submitted again, sadly, we won't be able to help further.
If you have any accounts open in other online casinos not covered by the OASIS scheme, I would recommend you request self-exclusion from them as soon as possible.
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.
As part of our Global Self-Exclusion Initiative, we've partnered with BetBlocker, a UK-registered charity providing a free service to support people worldwide. You can find more information about our initiative here
https://casino.guru/global-self-exclusion-initiative
and about BetBlocker here
BetBlocker, which supports seven languages, is quick and easy to install on multiple devices, taking just 2 minutes. Once installed, it blocks access to over 84,230 gambling websites and runs quietly in the background. The service can be used anonymously and helps individuals manage their access to gambling safely and appropriately, whether that means complete restriction or limiting access during vulnerable periods.
Additionally, BetBlocker includes a list of 824 gambling information sites. These sites primarily inform users about and advertise gambling services. You can choose to include these sites in your restriction by ticking a box. However, if you have an ongoing complaint against a gambling operator, do not check this box, as it will prevent you from accessing the Casino.Guru website as well.
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://de.casino.guru/beratungsstellen-bei-problemen-mit-glueckspiel#cnt_84=true
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.
