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Account Disabled for Phone number verification


2 years ago
Bovada account asked for telephone verifi­cat­ion­/co­nfi­rmation via text. Bovada did not prevent me from making deposits without the verification, nor did it prevent me from making bets. The phone number on file was old, so I could not verify the number via text messaging. The site had no option to change/update my phone number.

Contacted Bovada customer service to change the phone number on file. Service representative verified account using my personal pin number, Date of Birth, email, address. When I asked to change the number, the rep asked for the phone number currently on file. I had since forgotten this old number, and since the account did not list the number in the account profile, there was no point of reference except memory, which I had forgotten.

They disabled my account and instructed me to send photo ID via email with a picture of me holding it. I have not heard back, nor did I receive an email confirming they received it.

1. Why would my full phone number on my account not be visible to me in my profile? If its part of my profile, i would think I could see it and manage it.
2. Why after verifying my account with customer service via 4 digit pin, Date of Birth etc, would they not allow me to manage my account by changing my number? The customer service specifically asked these questions to verify my account and me, yet they would not assist any further unless I gave them the number on file, which was so old I could not recall.
3. Why allow deposits but not withdraws due to the phone number verification. At least dont allow deposits and withdrawls if its indeed an issue. Customers should not be allowed to dump money into this site if they cannot withdrawl due to a phone number that is not even changeable apparently.
4. Why disable an account you just verified with a customers personal pin number and other personal data.

I am now disabled and my 1 thousand dollars in limbo. Hopefully it gets resolved.
Disputed Casino Bovada Casino
Amount $1000

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User name

Dear @distrizzy,

The AskGamblers Complaint Team is kindly asking you to update your complaint in a timely manner and confirm if you consider the issue resolved. Please note that, in case you fail to respond within the given timeframe we will consider your case resolved and it will be closed accordingly.

Please keep in mind that as per the AGCCS Terms and Guidelines which you accepted upon registering and using our complaint system, you are obliged to provide the necessary level of assistance and cooperation during the process and providing updates in a timely manner is a must.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

User name
Hello. We apologize for the delay in our response. Your account security is our top priority, and we have measures in place to prevent unauthorized access.

To ensure the safety of your account, we require confirmation for withdrawal requests via text message. This helps prevent unauthorized withdrawals, especially if someone attempts to change the phone number associated with your account.

To further safeguard your account, we may ask you a series of questions to verify your identity. Failure to do so may result in temporary account suspension until verification is complete. These measures are not required for deposits, as they are less susceptible to unauthorized access.

Your account has been successfully verified, and access has been restored.

Thank you for your understanding.

Regards
Bovada
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Dear Bovada Casino,

Please let us know if there are any updates regarding this ongoing complaint.

Please note that, in case you fail to respond within the given timeframe, we will consider your case unresolved and it will be closed accordingly. As a direct consequence of such closure, the operator's ranking score on AskGamblers will be decreased accordingly.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

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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68h 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