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Account closure followed by confiscation of £4,000 winnings without any further justification


I won a substantial sum around 2 weeks ago on videoslots. So I contacted live chat asked about the verification process and explained that at one point I had used my mother’s credit card (with her permission) to make a deposit. They said that’s ok just to upload scans of the credit card and that security may ask for further documentation. I uploaded all other requested documents id, my own bank cards etc. All of a sudden my account is deactivated so I speak to live chat and am told that my account is going through routine checkup and to wait for further emails. Two weeks later I receive an email saying my account will remain closed and my funds will be retained. There is no explanation as to why I failed verification process. I tried to talk to live chat and they said they were not going to discuss it further and decision is final. 1.4 Videoslots reserves the right, at its own discretion, to:forfeit and/or confiscate funds available on an account and/or refuse to honour a claim, in the event that, directly or indirectly, these Terms and Conditions have been violated and/or other unauthorised. This was quoted in the email but it offers no explanation as to why I failed verification process. I believe that I am entitled to my funds and the only reason they have closed my account is because they are not willing to pay what is owed. They are quite happy to take money without verification but as soon as I want some back they close my account. I would like this to be resolved.
Disputed Casino Videoslots Casino
Amount £4000

Discussion

User name
Considering the recent information received by the player and the fact that he actually refused to comply with the recommendation given by the AskGamblers Complaints Team on January 18th, we believe there is an obvious attempt on behalf the complainant to avoid using the officially appointed ADR entity chosen by VideoSlots Casino as per the UKGC provisions and requirements. Based on the experience the AskGamblers Complaints Team has dealing with thousands of player disputes on a yearly basis, avoiding the usage of an official complaints channel (such as the ADR channel available to UK&ROI punters) AFTER an informal one such as the AskGamblers Casino Complaints Service has already been used to no avail, could also mean there might be a fairly high probability of complainant hiding information and/or facts which would became known upon an official ADR procedure. And while the recommendations and rulings of the AskGamblers Complaints Team are not mandatory for any of our complainants, we maintain zero tolerance towards players who are refusing to cooperate in a fair, honest and totally transparent manner during the complaints process.

Based on the above, AskGamblers Complaints Team took the decision to reject the case and remind once again the complainant that he is free to escalate the issue in front the relevant ADR entity appointed by VideoSlots Casino according to the UKGC provisions and requirements.
User name
Considering the recent information received by the player and the fact that he actually refused to comply with the recommendation given by the AskGamblers Complaints Team on January 18th, we believe there is an obvious attempt on behalf the complainant to avoid using the officially appointed ADR entity chosen by VideoSlots Casino as per the UKGC provisions and requirements. Based on the experience the AskGamblers Complaints Team has dealing with thousands of player disputes on a yearly basis, avoiding the usage of an official complaints channel (such as the ADR channel available to UK&ROI punters) AFTER an informal one such as the AskGamblers Casino Complaints Service has already been used to no avail, could also mean there might be a fairly high probability of complainant hiding information and/or facts which would became known upon an official ADR procedure. And while the recommendations and rulings of the AskGamblers Complaints Team are not mandatory for any of our complainants, we maintain zero tolerance towards players who are refusing to cooperate in a fair, honest and totally transparent manner during the complaints process.

Based on the above, AskGamblers Complaints Team took the decision to reject the case and remind once again the complainant that he is free to escalate the issue in front the relevant ADR entity appointed by VideoSlots Casino according to the UKGC provisions and requirements.
User name loyalty-level-2
I have submitted the complaint with an ADR that is not IBAS, they have accepted the complaint. I don't see the issue here, i shouldn't feel obligated to use a particular ADR. I may have to read further into that. I have chosen an ADR based on the reputation they carry for being fair and unbiased. And if i have to i will take it further to the UKGC and through the European court system. Again i will post the outcome of this situation when it finally reaches an end.

Regards

terrijohn
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Dear @terrijohn, 

Please keep in mind that as per the VideoSlots Terms & Conditions the ONLY legitimate ADR entity in your particular case would be IBAS whom you could contact directly or via the European Commission's ODR Platfrom.
Players residing within Great Britain may refer a complaint to the Independent Betting Adjudication Service (IBAS) who are appointed as the company’s ADR entity. IBAS will then contact us to obtain the relevant information. You can contact IBAS through the website www.ibas-uk.com, at adjudi­cat­ion­@ib­as-­uk.c­o.uk or by telephone 020 7347 5883 or otherwise using the European Commission’s online dispute resolution portal http:/­/ec.eu­rop­a.e­u/odr to file the complaint. For any referral to IBAS the decision made will be final.

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Based on the above and in line with the decision announced by the AskGamblers Complaints Team on January 18th, we strongly encourage you to clarify whether you have contacted the appointed ADR entity listed above and submitted an official complaint against the operator and if so, please let us know the outcome of your dispute. 

Videoslots Casino Complaint Stats

Resolved 37 / 42
Avg. Amount $1,686
Avg. Complaint Duration 8 days
Avg. Response Time 2 days

Videoslots Casino Complaint Summary

Most user complaints about this operator fall under the Payment category.
So far, 21 out of 25 complaints in this category have been resolved.
This operator's average complaint duration is 8 days, while the average duration across all operators is 8 days.

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Casino error in a customer manual payment

Videoslots made a manual international payment to me of £14.40 on August 5th 2024. However, they did not detail all the correct Swift/IBAN information on the transaction. My provider Barclays traced the transaction and said as Videoslots did not input the correct information, then it was sitting in limbo and needed to be either re-called or have additional information sent to it in order for Barclays to re-direct it to my account.

On informing Videoslots of this and also using RESOLVER, they seemed unable to understand the situation and all their replies to me were along the lines of " Our provider has informed us the payment was paid and there is nothing else we can do"

After numerous correspondence to Videoslots telling them what Barclays needed them to do I got nowhere, so Barclays then returned the payment back to them ( something they don't usually do but tried to help Videoslots out)

As of October 26th, Videolsots have informed me there is nothing they can do and the payment was made on August 5th, even though myself and Barclays have tried to walk them through step by step what has happened and what they need to do.

I find the whole saga very tasteful and the ignorance of Videoslots very disapoointing. I know it is only £14.40 but the principal of the matter has now gone way beyond that for me. They do not seem interested in solving a mistake that they created and have constantly put the ball in my court to solve it with numerous telephone calls to my Bank.

Barclays has told me that this practice from Videolsots is appalling behaviour. A very helpful guy from Barclays Investigation Team tracked the life of the transaction to where it is now. It was returned to CitiBank ( Videolsots ) as a payment with insufficient information a few weeks ago. I have given Videoslots the reference number and they still will not act on it.

it is my belief that Videoslots have now washed their hands of this and are wanting me to just give up and go away. Please do not let them get away with this, it is only £14.40 I know, but the ramifications of the little punter being outgunned by the big casino disgusts me and I am trying to fight for others who may be victims of this activity in the future.

Status solved Resolved
£14