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Lengthy Verification Process


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By Seb29
3 years ago

After requesting a withdrawal of $5,000 from Bovada, they asked for my ID verification and disabled my account. I had made a successful withdrawal of $3,000 beforehand without verification requested. I submitted all of the necessary documentation (Front and back of my Driver's License, a picture of myself holding the driver's license, and a bank statement with my name and address on it.) However, it has been six days since I submitted this proof of identification and I have contacted Customer Support. They have shed no light on how long this process will take and if the problem will be resolved. I am really hoping this can be fixed, but some online reviews with similar issues have me worried.

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Amount $5000

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User name loyalty-level-2
Hello,
I finally heard back from Bovada with four charges against me regarding an investigation. I am getting in touch with Bovada but wanted to post an update first and have an image of the email they sent me. They gave me four charges that invalidated my account:

2.2 Your Access
2.3. (Restricted State - New York)
3.6 Information to be Valid and Verifiable
6.2 Fraudulent Activity

Regarding 2.2 and 6.2, these are vague and I do not know how these can be justified due to the vagueness. Regarding 2.3, I made the account while I am in Florida but I am a Pennsylvania resident. Bovada allowed me to use the site in New York, where I attend school, but I am a Pennsylvania resident, which brings me to the issue of 3.6, which is that my information is valid and verifiable. As I said before, I submitted a Pennsylvania Driver's license and a bank statement that verified my ID and residence. I will be getting in touch with the Resolution Dispute Office. I understand Bovada being cautious, but I did not attempt to act fraudulently at all nor did I, and I will be able to shed light on this.
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Hi there! Unfortunately, your account review is still ongoing. We're unable to provide a timeframe on these reviews as it depends on activity revealed during the review. You will be updated via email once completed.

Regards
Bovada Services
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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.

User name loyalty-level-2
Hello,
Thank you for getting back to me. I wanted to wait a few days before responding to see if I would receive an update from Bovada via email, per your response on AskGamblers. As of the time of writing this update, it is the 15th day of my account being disabled since I submitted the necessary documentation and no update regarding the review has been given. The only thing I have heard from Bovada is their appreciation of my patience and understanding. However, I have no understanding of the matter as I submitted the necessary documentation (Front and Back of my Pennsylvania's Driver's License, a selfie of myself holding the driver's license, and a TD Bank Statement matching the address on the driver's license), and they have not told me why there is an investigation in the first place or what they are investigating. I currently attend law school and even offered to have my documentation notarized to expedite the process of verifying my ID, as a few faculty members have access to notaries or are certified to notarize documents themselves. However, Bovada has appreciated my patience and I am left in the dark on when this will be resolved, even though their FAQ page says verification takes 24-48 hours. I really hope this matter can be resolved soon, but I am understandably skeptical.

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Avg. Amount $6,903
Avg. Complaint Duration 10 days
Avg. Response Time 2 days

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My account is still under review
My account screenshot shows both my balance and the amount “Available to withdraw” as $7.1k.”

I submitted verification documentation to Bovada. Their Verification Team acknowledged receiving it and stated that my account is under review. However, their response provided no expected completion date, no specific explanation for the investigation, and no clarification about whether additional documents are required. They also stated that no further details would be available until the review is completed.

I understand that account verification may be necessary, and I am willing to cooperate with legitimate requests. My concern is the lack of a clear timeline and actionable information concerning the review and access to my funds.

I am requesting that Bovada:

1. Confirm whether my submitted documentation is sufficient and identify any outstanding requirements.
2. Provide a clear explanation of the unresolved issue, to the extent they can disclose it.
3. Provide an estimated completion date and complete the review promptly.
4. Confirm the status of my $7.1k balance and allow withdrawal once verification is successfully completed, or provide a specific written explanation for any restriction.

I have attached screenshots showing the balance listed as available to withdraw and Bovada’s acknowledgment of my verification documents.

If this matter is not resolved through AskGamblers’ mediation process, I intend to file a formal complaint with the Florida Attorney General’s Office, including the relevant account records, verification correspondence, and documentation of my $7.1k balance. Sorry in advance to anybody that uses them in Florida because I know by doing this people In Florida won’t be able to use bovada anymore
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$7,100
Account disabled and verification pending for over 6 days

My Bovada account was disabled on September 12th 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 6 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 $9,990 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 cricket phone bill I submitted as proof of address. However, they have asked me for a hard copy so i went and sent that then they asked for a bank statement went ahead and sent that Despite this, I provided all requested documentation immediately and have fully cooperated with the verification process. And now they keep asking for adress proof but state that they have recieved it and its crazy because i keep receing an adress proof request of a different type of bill …

I understand that verification reviews may take some time. However, I believe that more than 7 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
$9,990