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Software Glitch With Goldenman Slot


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By jumaso
10 years ago
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The bonus game on goldenman is the type of bonus where a player is awarded picks. According to the rules on this particular slot, normally when a player hits the bonus they are awarded 3 picks. However, if you're betting the max you'll be awarded an extra 4th pick. I was betting the max while I was playing and hit the bonus game I believe 3 times in total, and was never awarded my 4th pick once. I wasn't sure what the issue was, so after the 3rd time I wasn't awarded the 4th pick I stopped playing and contacted casino customer service. It may not seem like a big deal, but it really is if one of those picks could award all the picks on the entire screen or is some sort of multiplier for your total. In total I ended up losing $270 during this session. This happened almost a month ago, and am still waiting for their technical support team to finish their investigation as to whats causing the issue. Have had to call multiple times and keep getting the same response of I'll hear back from someone within 24-48 hours. They never call, you always have to call them, and now they don't have any time frame at all of how long it's going to take. Bovada has offered me a $100 bonus and claims that is a more than fair offer to compensate me for the $270 I lost while playing their either fraudulent or broken Goldenman slot machine. The only options they are giving me are take the $100 bonus or I can wait until the investigation is complete to potentially recoup the money I lost, and aren't even providing me with a timeframe. At first they told me 24-48 hours, that was almost a month ago, and now they have no idea of how much longer it will take. They say there's an investigation going on, but for some reason they're still allowing people to play that slot in their casino.... I've been with bovada since back in the day when they were bodog, I can't believe how they treat their loyal customers...
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Based on player's last comment, we consider this case as resolved and it is now officially closed.
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Thank you for the update, once again we apologize for the delay it took to resolve your issue and are committed to providing our players the best gaming experiences possible.

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I finally got my problem resolved, thanks to this website. I received a full refund of $270.
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Good Day,

A member of our Player Advocacy Team attempted to reach you yesterday (November 2nd); however, they were unsuccessful during their operating hours. Kindly contact us back between the hours of 9:00a-7:30p ET today, November 3rd, and we’d be happy to discuss this situation further including a resolution that we hope will meet your expectations.

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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