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Overcharged On Deposit, Account Closed And Then My Deposit Stolen


I've been a faithful sports bettor with Bovada for years now, ALWAYS losing money and never trying to withdraw money... Had I known that this is how I'd be treated I'd never EVER give Bovada my business or hard-earned money. Let's begin:

First I make a debit card deposit of $100 and I'm charged $17 dollars... So I call in, spend over 100 minutes on hold, then I'm told by the "supervisor" Carl (sp?), "this is our billing descriptor, but not the one used for this charge. So this is certainly suspicious and I'll have someone get back to you in two days. You should really use Bitcoin to avoid this happening in the future in the meantime." Well, that was ALMOST TWO WEEKS AGO and I'm still waiting for a response. The most I received was an email from them saying "They'll get back to me"... and that was a week ago.

So, being a political junkie I decided to wager on the US Election Midterms and deposited $1000 via Bitcoin. Naturally, they're great at taking my money.

Then five days after the elections I submitted a Bitcoin withdrawal request and the next day received an email saying "Hello

At your earliest convenience, please contact us regarding your Bovada account.

Regards,

Bovada Financial Services"

My account was closed... So I call them, spend another 45 minutes on hold and I'm told "Your account was closed because it was compromised." I explained that I'm using Nord VPN and my account was NOT compromised, it was actually me. Then I was told, "well, because you're actually travelling (I'm a US citizen in Malaysia for work right now). You cannot use Bovada until you're back in the USA." So I told him that I don't know when I'm going back and they told me they'll unlock the account so I can make another withdrawal request. He unlocked the account then waited for me to submit the withdrawal request, then closed my account again.

Keep in mind I still have pending bets (since I wagered on the Florida elections) and they're doing a recount of Florida's elections. When I asked about my pending bets they told me to CALL IN TO CHECK ON THE BETS.

SERIOUSLY.

This is legitimately the worst customer service ever, they're acting like I'm the one who owes them money!

I then received the email regarding my withdrawal "request" stating that it'll be processed within 48 hours. Well, it's been longer than 48 hours so I try using their online chat, and wait an hour to talk to somebody... And all that person says is "You will need to reach out over the phone".

So here I am on the phone, on hold again for over 30 minutes now... Just waiting to hear what's the next excuse as to why I haven't received my money yet.

I wish I found AskGamblers before depositing with Bovada. If I knew THEY DON'T EVEN HAVE AN OFFSHORE GAMBLING LICENSE ANYMORE I never would have wasted my time with them.

Caveat Emptor
Disputed Casino Bovada Casino
Amount $1000

Discussion

User name

Dear @alwaysbetonblue,

Please confirm if the issue has been resolved. Keep in mind that in case you fail to respond within the given time frame we will consider your issue as resolved and your complaint will be closed accordingly.

Thank you for your cooperation.

User name
Hello ALWAYSBETONBLUE,

We apologize for not addressing your inquiry about licensing.

We’re currently exploring licensing possibilities; however, that has no impact to the services we offer.

We strictly adhere to the industry’s best practices, including anti-money laundering protocols, under-age and vulnerable gambler protections, and technical safeguards. We take pride in the integrity of our services to ensure that all our players experience a secure and exciting gaming experience.

We also utilizing a Random Number Generator (RNG) to guarantee the unpredictability of our games.

As with any company in the online gaming industry, our players’ trust is a top priority. We take pride in the integrity of our services to ensure that our players experience a secure, trusted and exciting casino adventure.

Bovada Service
User name loyalty-level-2
Yes, my account was credited, after lying about why I was overcharged...

They alluded to me betting again w/ them when back stateside and NEVER explained their lack of a license.


THEY'RE STILL NOT EXPLAINING THE LACK OF A LICENSE.

Buyer Beware.
User name
Hello ALWAYSBETONBLUE,

We see that one of our representatives was able to reach yesterday.

They credited your account and you were able to request a withdrawal for your remaining balance.

Again, we apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Regards,

Bovada Service

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