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Bovada payment delay and back tracking


2 years ago

I selected a check-by-courier method with Bovada months back. When I finally received the check I took it to multiple banks and also tried to mobile deposit this check. No luck. Banks turned me away. This is something that I have read up on different spaces and people have encountered the same issue.

Recently, they told me to send a photo of the check, voided, so they could help me with another form of payment. Shortly after receiving the check, they said they had double-checked and the check is no longer valid and they will not replace it or make any changes. Incredible.

Throughout this process (months of emails with slow response) they backtracked on their offering to have me utilize a different payment such as crypto.

“ Thanks for contacting Bovada Customer Service.

We hope this email finds you well.

We understand you want to request a stop payment; however, we'd like to know why you are not able to change it. Please remember that once the stop-payment process is finished, checks will no longer be an option for withdrawal for you. Additionally, a $40 stop payment fee will be deducted.

In that case, you need to request a new withdrawal via another payment method.

Stay tuned.”

I’m asking for them to cooperate.

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Amount $900.8

Discussion

User name loyalty-level-2
The different option provided was to go to family member or friend and have them cash it. That’s what Bovada after back tracking out of a different payment. method. The only solution provided was to pin my problem onto someone else.

Not only did I tell Bovada the check was not able to be deposited, I laid out in detail on the attempts taken to do so as requested.

Lastly, on two separate instances, outside of the 6 month timeframe you offered the stop payment as an option in order to provide a different payment method. Yes, Bovada itself said it was an option outside of the timeframe on two occasions. As soon as I sent the voided check in for stop payment, the offer to help was rescinded.

Very strange way to do business. This remains unresolved.
User name
Hi there! While we see that responses were provided based on our standard approximate 48 hours timeframe, the response received was outside the 6 month window for the check's validity period. This period expired on May 7, 2023.

During this time, our team provided different options to deposit your check which are all possibilities which would get the check deposited. Ultimately, we did not receive confirmation that the suggestions provided did not work before the expiration date of this check. Due to this we are unable to proceed with a Stop Payment since the check expired.

Regards
Bovada
User name loyalty-level-2
With proof provided in the original message, it can clearly be seen that there were multiple attempts and requests to get this resolved well within the 6 month timeframe. You may have responded within 48 hours but with no evidence of intent to resolve the matter appropriately.

To make matters worse a representative of Bovada back tracked out of resolving this matter. They presented the option to place a stop payment, well within the 6 month time frame, and be paid out through crypto currency instead. That was taken off the table.

When I reached out a few days ago, a representative told me I needed to get a stop payment placed on the check in order to get it resolved. I was asked to void out the check and send a photo. As soon as I send that it in, I’m told I can’t be helped.

With all that being said, I would like to hear what steps Bovada will take to resolve this.
User name
Hi there! we're sorry to learn you were unable to have your check deposited. We do our best to accommodate you in these instances but upon further review we've confirmed the check in question was issued over a year ago.

Please note that all checks issued are valid for 6 months. Within this time, we'd hope that you reach out if you experience any issues during that time. We've reviewed your contact with us during that time and we can confirm that emails were responded on our end in approximately 48 hours.

Unfortunately, we were unable to proceed with a Stop Payment considering the lapse in timeframe.

Bovada Casino Complaint Stats

Resolved 329 / 504
Avg. Amount $6,782
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.
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