Complaint #343 Bovada Casino

Account disabled, withdrawal delayed

By SXP

7 years ago

I first signed up for Bovada about a week ago. Deposited roughly $75 with bitcoin and started to win. I made a good amount of money, therefore, I requested a withdrawal of $400. I was told to by reading at forums that it is best to do bitcoin withdrawal. 3 days passed and the withdrawal was still pending. I started to get suspicious and on August 25th, the 7th day of having joined Bovada, I got a notification saying that my account was disabled and I got an email asking for documents to verify my identity. Due to the recent bovada hack that was reported I was sketched out about putting out my personal info while signing up; however, I explained my concern and still immedeatly sent all the documents they required and was willing to provide all and any proof they may require in order to get my account back to good standing simply because I know I haven't done anything. Honestly, if this issue doesn't get resolved ina timely manner I don't know if I am going to stick with Bovada in the future. I read it as a good beginner casino and wanted to try it out and am extremely disappointed with how I have been treated. Hopefully, they can see all my proof and finish this up soon. As of right now, it has been over the 48 hours they said it may take and have sent multiple messages and emails with no response.

Disputed Casino Bovada Casino

Reason Verification issues

Amount $400

Discussion

AskGamblers

• Support Team

6 years ago

Dear Bovada Casino,

AskGamblers Complaints Team is kindly asking you to provide detailed explanation on the issue along with evidence which will support your accusations towards the player, that there have been multiple violations of casino Terms Of Service with quoted terms that have been breached.

Upon AskGamblers Complaints Terms we consider all evidence strictly confidential and won't be publicly displayed or sent to the third party. Please send required information directly to support@askgamblers.com.

Thank you in advance.

Bovada Casino

• Representative

6 years ago

Hi SXP,

After conducting an investigation, we have found conclusive evidence of multiple violations of our Terms Of Service.

Due to this breach, we have decided to permanently disable your account as we have deemed this to be too high of a security risk to continue doing business.

For the security of your account, our accounts team reached out to you directly via the email address registered to the account, and have given specifics as to the violations committed.

Thank you,

Bovada Service.

AskGamblers

• Support Team

6 years ago

This complaint has been reopened as per Bovada Casino request and AskGamblers Complaints Team would like to give it one more try and help both parties involved into the dispute reaching to a satisfactory resolution.

SXP

7 years ago

It has been 1 week now. It was supposed to take 1-2 days... Each time I call they just give a run-around and keep telling me to wait. This is absurd.

Bovada Casino Complaint Stats

Resolved 338 / 515

Avg. Amount $6,903

Avg. Complaint Duration 10 days

Avg. Response Time 2 days

Bovada Casino Complaint Summary

Most user complaints about this operator fall under the Payment category.

So far, 211 out of 318 complaints in this category have been resolved.

This operator's average complaint duration is 10 days, while the average duration across all operators is 8 days.

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Is past their 48 hour mark

My account is disabled and under investigation for a $9,100 I hit a 5 leg for 10k rolled over the balance withdrawal.Bovada support explicitly promised me in writing that my funds are secure and would be available for withdrawal, but it has been 5 days with no email or explanation. I am fully prepared to submit complete KYC identity verification documents but Bovada refuses to provide an upload link." And it's far past the 48 hour mark they told me

39h left

$9,100

My account is still under review

My account screenshot shows both my balance and the amount “Available to withdraw” as $7.1k.”

I submitted verification documentation to Bovada. Their Verification Team acknowledged receiving it and stated that my account is under review. However, their response provided no expected completion date, no specific explanation for the investigation, and no clarification about whether additional documents are required. They also stated that no further details would be available until the review is completed.

I understand that account verification may be necessary, and I am willing to cooperate with legitimate requests. My concern is the lack of a clear timeline and actionable information concerning the review and access to my funds.

I am requesting that Bovada:

1. Confirm whether my submitted documentation is sufficient and identify any outstanding requirements.
2. Provide a clear explanation of the unresolved issue, to the extent they can disclose it.
3. Provide an estimated completion date and complete the review promptly.
4. Confirm the status of my $7.1k balance and allow withdrawal once verification is successfully completed, or provide a specific written explanation for any restriction.

I have attached screenshots showing the balance listed as available to withdraw and Bovada’s acknowledgment of my verification documents.

If this matter is not resolved through AskGamblers’ mediation process, I intend to file a formal complaint with the Florida Attorney General’s Office, including the relevant account records, verification correspondence, and documentation of my $7.1k balance. Sorry in advance to anybody that uses them in Florida because I know by doing this people In Florida won’t be able to use bovada anymore

37h left

$7,100

Account not unlocked after being told it was verified

I submitted my documents on the 28th on 29 September. I received a email saying my documents will receive in my account is under review. I am still waiting for an update. I haven’t received one.

I was told it would take 24 to 48 hours this all happened because I tried to withdraw a little 1000 on my account and now my account is under review

I submitted everything that ID the selfie with the ID and the utility bill, I don’t know what’s happening and I don’t understand why I haven’t received an update in why I would lied to and told that we only take 24 to 48 hours and it’s been well over a week now.

Resolved

$1,000

Account disabled for almost 2 weeks after completing full KYC registration

I am filing this complaint because Bovada Casino has completely disabled my account and withheld my funds for two weeks despite my complete compliance with their identity verification process.

Timeline of events:

1. I initiated a crypto withdrawal request for $1,500 via Litecoin, which I later adjusted to leave a pending withdrawal of $1,250 and a remaining playable balance.

2. Immediately following the request, my account was disabled, and I was asked to complete a KYC check.

3. I have fully completed every single requirement requested by Bovada. I successfully passed the biometric face scan, provided my valid driver's license, and uploaded my proof of residence.

4. I received official email confirmation from Bovada acknowledging that they received my withdrawal request and successfully received my KYC documents.

It has now been 14 days with zero updates, zero communication, and my account remains completely locked. I have done everything asked of me. I am requesting that Bovada's compliance team manually review my verified documents, re-enable my account, and process my pending Litecoin withdrawal immediately.

86h left

$1,500

Waiting for investigation to end

Hi,
My account was disabled on september 19 requesting for documents that were sent immediately and soon after i received an email stating the the account is under investigation.
It's 23rd september today and I have received no response from this casino or any of it's representatives

This seems to be shady behavior in order to not pay customers that won.

Please assist with this.

Resolved

Account disabled and verification pending for over 6 days

My Bovada account was disabled on September 12th 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 6 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 $9,990 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 cricket phone bill I submitted as proof of address. However, they have asked me for a hard copy so i went and sent that then they asked for a bank statement went ahead and sent that Despite this, I provided all requested documentation immediately and have fully cooperated with the verification process. And now they keep asking for adress proof but state that they have recieved it and its crazy because i keep receing an adress proof request of a different type of bill …

I understand that verification reviews may take some time. However, I believe that more than 7 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.

Resolved

$9,990

Verification delay

I been waiting almost ten days for my verification after getting my balance over 64,000. I heard great things about bovada so I believe my money is safe.

But this process is absurd especially after I sent in all my documents asked for and sent in the right format. I just want my verification escalated please being that I’ve went through this process before but only after winning..

I even got a email saying I’ll know something in 48 hours it been over a week now. I fully understand the importance of identity verification and security procedures. However, I did everything requested of me and followed all rules. From my perspective, the only reason my account was disabled is because I won a significant amount of money. But I’ve lost more.

I am requesting that Bovada:

Provide a clear and specific explanation for why my account remains under investigation
Re-enable my account immediately
Release my rightful winnings without further delay

I am filing this complaint in hopes that AskGamblers can assist in getting Bovada to resolve this matter fairly and promptly, as I believe my account has been unfairly disabled despite full compliance with all rules.

Resolved

$64,000

Disabled my account and asking me to verify now giving me the run around

So I’ve been gambling with Bovada for close to 2 years straight. All I use is them. Minimum bets are 1k- 5k. Respectfully, I bring them a lot of money.

Never ever had a problem with anything up until just recently. I hit maybe 2k in 2 nights on live bets, and I’m up my 10k with them for the year. Out of nowhere, my limits were dropped significantly, even on ML straight bets. And when I went to withdraw, it wouldn’t let me. Literally the first time ever.

Waited a day, went back on, and my account was disabled.

I’ve been going back and forth with the customer service agents, and 1 out of 10 is helpful. The rest give you the same story. I’ve sent my documents 4 times, Bovada.

I haven’t violated any rules or tos.

I just would like to be able to work with you guys. Can you please help me???

It’s been since August 18th that I’ve been dealing with this, and nothing has changed.

Rejected

$10,551

My 20k sitting in account and my account is disabled

I am new on bovada, i have deposited around 5000 in bitcoin into sports betting. Got some wining strikes. somehow i have managed to raise my account total up to 20k. I tried withdrawing $9500 on 8-15th, with the request being eventually denied. I got locked out of my own account. I'm sure you guys are familiar with their process when they do this, but they proceeded to ask me for identity verification. I submitted all the necessary documents, and soon the verification team emailed me saying the requested documentation has been received.

Please help. The money that they're holding in my account would be super impactful especially right now. I've pleaded with them and they just keep saying be patient. I don't know what sort of investigation could potentially take this long but I need answers.

Resolved

$20,000

Long process verification

I been waiting almost ten days for my verification. I heard great things about bovada so i believe my money is safe . But this process is absurd especially after I sent in all my documents asked fornalso sent in the right format . I just want my verification escalated please and thank you .even got a email saying I’ll know something in 48 hours it been Ovwr 72 hours

Resolved