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Account closed after requesting $3,000 payout


I’ve been w Bovada for years now and never had an issue until now. On 1/8/2019 I went to do a withdraw request And for some reason the only option was bitcoin. I contacted customer service to verify this and after an hour on the phone climbing the ranks of management no one still could tell me the reason check by courier was not available. I’ve received multiple checks by courier in the past and never had an issue cashing any. So I assumed they’re trying to phase out check by courier and switch everything to bitcoin. So I caved in and requested a Bitcoin pay out. After 72 hours of the request pending I called to check on the status they asked me to please be patient and it will process. So ok, what can I say to that? Well about two hours after that check in I was in a middle of a poker tournament and got kicked out of the site and could not log back in. So again I call customer service, they tell me I need to contact a account service representative between the hours of 8 AM and 8 PM. So I called back in the morning and was told no account representatives are available I will be contacted in 24 to 48 hours. How can they lock you out of your account which holds $3000 and not have an explanation? So this is where I’m at now I can guarantee no one will call me back and can’t imagine what they’re going to tell me when I call after this 48 hours. This is all so shady.
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Amount $3000

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Dear @Bobswim,

Please let us know if there's an update regarding your ongoing complaint. Please be in aware that you are supposed to reply within the given 96-hours time frame, otherwise AskGamblers Complaints Team will consider the case as Resolved and it will be closed accordingly.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Hello BOBSWIM,

We are happy to hear that one of our members of the Accounts Team was able to reach out and discuss the issue further.

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us.

Regards,

Bovada Service
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Well...apparently my account was breached. They actually called and got me back on. Will be attempting another cash out and will update on status.
Guess I over reacted...hopefully

Bovada Casino Complaint Stats

Resolved 327 / 501
Avg. Amount $6,563
Avg. Complaint Duration 9 days
Avg. Response Time 2 days

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Bovada Account Disabled and Verification Pending for Over 10 Days With No Updates
My Bovada account was disabled on May 20, 2026.

Shortly after my account was disabled, I received a verification request from Bovada. As soon as I received the email, I submitted all requested documents, including:

1. Front and back copies of my government issued ID
2. A photo of myself holding my ID next to my face
3. A full page proof of address document dated within the last 60 days

I submitted all of these documents immediately and have fully cooperated with the verification process.

It has now been more than 10 days since I submitted the requested documents, and I have not received any update regarding the status of my verification or my account. I have contacted Bovada for an update, but I have not received any meaningful information about when the review will be completed.

In addition, there is approximately $11,000 currently in my account balance. Because of the significant amount of funds being held while the verification review remains pending, I am increasingly concerned about the lack of communication and the extended delay.

I would also like to clarify that the address on my Bovada account matches the address shown on the internet bill I submitted as proof of address. However, the address on my driver's license is different, as it has not yet been updated. Despite this, I provided all requested documentation immediately and have fully cooperated with the verification process.

I understand that verification reviews may take some time. However, I believe that more than 10 days without any update is unreasonable, especially considering that all requested documents were submitted immediately.

I am requesting that Bovada provide an update on the status of my verification review and, if everything has been successfully verified, restore access to my account as soon as possible.

Thank you for your assistance.
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60h left
$11,000
Confiscated winnings earned

Hello,

I wrote this formal complaint on 3-15-26 after escalating over $3,000 of confiscated funds taken away from my account respectfully and was told by Bovada's dispute complaint department a response would be had no later than 10 business days, yet here we are roughly 90 days later and to no avail/no response period! This despite several attempts to resolve 5-30-26.

Formal Dispute of Refer-a-Friend Confiscation

To Whom It May Concern,

I am formally disputing the confiscation of over $3,000 from my Bovada account related to an alleged Refer-a-Friend violation. But no specific clause or term has been identified.

My referral is a legitimate, separate individual who does not live with me and has never used the same device, or Wi-Fi network.

Despite requesting clarification, Bovada has not identified the specific clause in the Terms of Service or Refer-a-Friend program that was allegedly violated.

Please provide the following:

The exact section of the Terms & Conditions that was violated

The evidence used to determine this violation


The justification for confiscating both my winnings and my referral deposit

If no specific contractual violation can be identified, I respectfully request that my funds be reinstated immediately.Winnings and my original referral deposit. Or please escalate to your investigations department for formal review. Lastly

If necessary, I will escalate this matter through formal dispute channels and public complaint services if to no avail.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

My account remains open and fully operable yet Bovada confiscated my deposits and winnings, despite again my several attempts to receive clarification of so called violation of “refer a friend”terms .

Status solved Resolved
$3,000