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Bovada LV breaks rules when suitable to the bottom line


3 years ago
Writing about wagers placed between 3/12/23-3/13/23.
Event was The World Baseball Classic, which is defined as a International Baseball Classic to determine the World’s best baseball country. Wagers were placed live so live bet rules are the standard.

On 3/12/23, I placed a live wager on Canada to win -9.5 over Great Britain. It was first graded no action but after speaking to customer service it was reversed because of the rule.

14. Non-US Baseball - In the event of a Mercy Rule (one team has an unassailable lead) being called, all bets will have action based on the score at that time, with the exception of Total/Runline wagers, which will be no action unless the result has already been determined.

I then placed three more wagers.
1) USA -8.5(+110) @ Canada
2) Puerto Rico -6.5(+110) vs Israel
3) Puerto Rico -9.5(+120) vs Israel

All of these were graded no action, and ALL attempts to contact were met with aggressive behavior by BOVADA agents. One Agent said, “Runline Wagers only count for 9 innings”, but that is for USA baseball. This is clearly a international game because MLB doesn’t have a mercy rule. One agent said, “The rule is only for Totals”, which is also not true.


• In the event of a Mercy Rule (one team has an unassailable lead) being called
This part of the wager was met in both games. The Puerto Rico vs. Israel game ended in the 8th inning.
USA @ Canada ended in the 7th inning.
• all bets will have action based on the score at that time, with the exception of Total/Runline wagers, which will be no action unless the result has already been determined.
This part of the wager was also met. The Sports Team replied, “Runline is not included and that it was a mistake/typo.”
In the context of sports betting, "unless the result has already been determined" means that if the outcome of the Total/Runline wager has already been determined before the Mercy Rule is called, then the wager will be honored. If the favorite team is ahead by more than the Runline, the Runline bet will be considered a winning bet.

It was especially worrisome after verified accounts on Twitter posted that their wagers were graded winners. (Picture will be posted with others)

Reference Numbers for Wagers placed:
• 23031705888375
• 23031705770353
• 23031705787813

All evidence will be attached below.
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Disputed Casino Bovada Casino
Amount $5000

Discussion

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Dear Bovada Casino,

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User name loyalty-level-2
Dear Ask Gamblers,

This case is unresolved and BOVADA Services refused to abide by casino rules.
User name
Hi SolomonJ! We appreciate your patience while we consulted our team regarding your wager settlement. After a careful review of your wagers, it was confirmed that they were correctly voided. It should be noted that the events in question were not completed to the scheduled number of innings (9 innings) as per the official score providers.

The outcome of your wagers stand and we are unable to override this settlement. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

Thank you
Bovada Services
User name

Dear all,

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

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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59h 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