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My account was disabled on 1/30/25 after submitting the requested documentation.
I submitted my proof of identity containing multiple utility bills, my passport and ID, and my ID AND PASSPORT next to my face. After waiting 24-48 the lack of communication, I had contacted the support team in bovada’s chat. On 2/4/25 I was finally contacted by [email protected] letting me know that due to a chargeback from a transaction the account was disabled. And bovada said “ You are a valued Customer and we want to offer you the opportunity to resolve the balance directly on our site, that way you can get right back to enjoying all the great benefits we have to offer.” After contacting my bank and verifying these transactions, I had the thumbs up from Chase to deposit again.
Bovada granted me access back into the account to deposit the returned balance of $1059. Within 30 mins of getting access back into the account I deposited the $1059 thinking everything was back to normal and I could continue using Bovada again. Unfortunately this was not the case. My account now had a yellow label above the deposit button “identity verification required” it has now been 2 weeks with no communication besides the confirmation that Bovada had received all my identity documentation. I still am unable to withdraw from my account and verify my account. I’m seeking a better understanding of this process and what needs to be submitted in order to fully have access back to my account, since all my proof of identity was submitted weeks ago. Looking forward to chatting with the Bovada team as soon as possible. My cell phone would be a great way to reach me as well as my email.
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Amount $8809

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Dear @Travcolbert,

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Ask gamblers, what is my options here? I have zero responses from Bovada on these matters.
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I am still waiting on a response.
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Over a week ago Bovada had let me know they would be calling me to resolve this situation. My money is still being held and I cannot access my account. And I’m not recieving any responses from Bovada

Bovada Casino Complaint Stats

Resolved 330 / 507
Avg. Amount $6,788
Avg. Complaint Duration 10 days
Avg. Response Time 2 days

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Account still disabled due to investigation since May 24 with 11000
So during May of this year I went on a pretty good run with my baseball bets, and I ended up getting my account balance up to around $8,000. I tried withdrawing $4,600 on May 23rd, with the request being eventually denied. 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 documents have been received and verified. I logged back into my account and placed two more bets on two different baseball games ($750 each which made over $1,000 profit on each) and submitted another withdrawal attempt, also I'd like to mention that once I logged back in, I noticed they placed betting limitations on my sports bets. I went to sleep and woke up to both of my games hitting which was super nice, but when I tried to log in I got the dreaded "Your account has been disabled, contact customer support." Of course the withdrawal I placed after submitting my documents got rejected as well, and now it is July 16th, with no conclusion and each time I contacted them, I'm given a similar response. They ask for patience, which I've tried my best to be but honestly that kind of money could make a different for me big time. I'm aware of the situation because it happened to my friend's wife's account but her account got resolved in around 4 days. It's almost been two months with my account.

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.
Status solved Resolved
$11,000
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.
Status solved Resolved
$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