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Disabled account for unknown reasons after requesting a withdrawal of $15,000


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By Tmahart
5 years ago
Hi guys! So I guess I’m just looking for clarity or insight on this whole situation. It’s becoming more frustrating each day because I believe bovada just doesn’t want to pay me at this point. On dec 27th I withdrew 15k and literally after that my account was “disabled”. It’s being “investigated” as we speak. I have contacted them numerous times since that day and all I keep being told is that it’s “under review” and to wait 24-48 hours. Well it’s been over a week.. Is this normal??? Can someone with experience let me know what this means?

1) I am new to online sports betting.
2) I’ve made over 90k on bovada in 2 weeks and lost a good portion of that but withdrew maybe 30k not including the 15k.
3) my last time trying to withdraw they disabled me

Now I know the risks of betting with an offshore bookie. I did a little research but my friend told me about this website and I loved the interface and how easy it was to use. Now I’m really worried these people won’t pay me my money I withdrew and the 7900 I left in my account to continue to bet with. It’s been a Week and some change and I even went out my way to send in my drivers license without them asking for it because I was confused as to why they disabled me. I searched up and down and can’t quite find why this has happened to me. They won’t tell me anything.
Disputed Casino Bovada Casino
Amount $15000

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Dear all,

As apparent from the submitter's latest post, the AskGamblers Complaint Team is pleased to announce the case has been resolved and closed.

We thank both parties for their assistance during the complaint process.

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Thanks AskGamblers and thank you Bovada! My issue has finally been resolved. Appreciate you guys
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Hi TMAHART,

We truly appreciate your patience with this case.

Our team was able to complete the review and provide an update to the email address associated with your account.

Please respond to the email if you have any additional questions regarding the outcome.

Best Regards,
Bovada Casino
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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.

Bovada Casino Complaint Stats

Resolved 328 / 503
Avg. Amount $6,786
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