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2 years ago
I had been playing poker on Bovada for about a month when I attempted to make a withdrawal. I deposited $500 using crypto and used a playthrough-based deposit bonus (I believe it is their form of rakeback). I also used a friend's referral code, and they received $200 in bonus funds. As soon as the month was over (the allotted time for my playthrough deposit bonus), my account balance was around $2700 and I tried to withdraw $500. However, my account was disabled the next day, and I received an email that it was under investigation. My friend's account was also disabled, and they said that they had reached their rollover requirement on the bonus the day prior. Looking through a bunch of online forums, I see that Bovada has put accounts under investigation that they believe were account sharing, but this is not the case for me. I want to provide proof of identity, but I am unable to log into my account because it is disabled. I emailed support several times and they simply acknowledge that my account is pending investigation, but I have seen online that some people are left "under investigation" indefinitely and their funds are effectively lost. I simply want to prove my identity so that I can withdraw some funds and continue playing on the great site. If there is anyone with a connection or who can provide any advice, it would be greatly appreciated.
Disputed Casino Bovada Casino
Amount $500

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User name

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.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

User name loyalty-level-2
I was reached out by Bovada's investigations team and was able to send them proof of my identity. I very much appreciated the promptness after this complaint, and am currently waiting to hear back from them.
User name
Hi there! We apologize for the delayed response. An account review is conducted to ensure you are compliant with our Terms of Service. This can be conducted at any point during your review.

We've confirmed your review is underway. Once your review is completed, you will be updated via email.

We appreciate your patience while we conduct that review.

Regards
Bovada
User name

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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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