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Delayed verification and withdrawal for over one week and no update


1 week ago
I am submitting this complaint against Casombie Casino regarding an excessively delayed account verification process.

I submitted all requested verification documents and have now been waiting for more than one week for my account to be verified. During this time, I have contacted live chat support multiple times to request an update and to ask whether any additional information or documents are required from me.

Unfortunately, I continue to receive the same generic response stating that my account is still under review and that they cannot provide a timeframe for completion. No specific reason for the delay has been given, no issues with my documents have been identified, and no additional documents have been requested.

As a customer, I have fully cooperated with the verification process and have provided everything requested of me. However, I have been left waiting without any meaningful communication or indication of when the verification will be completed.

I am seeking AskGamblers' assistance in obtaining a proper review of my case and a resolution from Casombie Casino. At a minimum, I would like the casino to provide a clear explanation for the delay and complete my account verification without further unnecessary waiting.
Disputed Casino Casombie Casino
Amount €1190

Discussion

62 hours left for Casombie Casino to respond.
User name loyalty-level-1
I hope so because I've been waiting a really long time for my money
User name
Dear All,

We have successfully located the player's account.

Our team has contacted the Verification department to expedite the review process and process the pending withdrawals as quickly as possible. We aim to resolve this matter shortly.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Best Regards,
Casombie Casino Team
User name

Dear all,

This complaint has been reopened as per Casombie Casino request and the AskGamblers Complaint Team would like to give it one more try and help both parties involved into the dispute reach a satisfactory resolution.

Also, we send the player's details as requested.

User name

Dear Casombie Casino,

Kindly note that the player's registered username and email with your casino could be found within the notification email sent by our complaint system automatically. To avoid losing time, however, we have just sent these manually in a private message.

Please confirm you have received the requested data and keep in mind that in case you fail to respond within the given timeframe we will consider your case unresolved and it will be closed accordingly. As a direct consequence of such closure, the operator's ranking score on AskGamblers will be decreased accordingly.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

Casombie Casino Complaint Stats

Resolved 19 / 19
Avg. Amount $2,178
Avg. Complaint Duration 13 days
Avg. Response Time 2 days

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Casombie failure to self exclude me

Subject: Formal Complaint Against Casombie Casino – Failure to Enforce Self-Exclusion, Promotion to a Vulnerable Player, and Request for Refund from November 7, 2024


Dear AskGamblers.


I am filing this formal complaint against Casombie Casino, operated by NovaForge LTD, due to ongoing failures in enforcing self-exclusion requests, continued marketing toward me while I was vulnerable, and serious neglect of responsible gambling responsibilities.

As you request, I am requesting a refund of all deposits made from November 7, 2024, onward, the context leading up to that date is critical, as it demonstrates a clear and consistent pattern of negligence and misconduct.

Background and Prior Warnings Ignored


October 14, 2024

I first reached out to Casombie Casino to request permanent self-exclusion, citing my struggles with controlling my gambling.

October 15, 2024

Instead of respecting this request, their VIP manager responded by offering a $50 CAD bonus and recommending a temporary break rather than exclusion. I clarified that I wanted a 12-month self-exclusion.

October 16–17, 2024

More than 24 hours later, no action had been taken. Under pressure and needing to withdraw winnings, I asked to cancel the exclusion. This should have raised serious concerns and prompted the casino to intervene and uphold the exclusion rather than encourage continued play. Their own policy states self-exclusion is to be processed immediately and is not reversible.


Despite acknowledging my initial request, Casombie allowed gambling to continue uninterrupted. Had they enforced my request within the promised time frame, I would not have been in a position to ask for cancellation.


Red Flags and Escalating Harm

Between October 14 and November 7, 2024, I made multiple follow-up requests to self-exclude and showed clear signs of problem gambling, including:

Thousands in deposits in short time frames

Multiple canceled withdrawal requests

Repeated pleas to stop my account access

On October 25, I again asked to be excluded. Instead of acting on this, Casombie sent me another bonus offer just days later — a direct violation of their Responsible Gambling Policy.

Despite my visible distress and repeated requests, no effective action was taken until November 7, 2024, when I explicitly wrote that I was “ruining myself.” Only then was my self-exclusion processed — nearly a month after my first request.

During this delay, I lost approximately $8,963, including around $3,403 in the two weeks leading up to November 7.

Post-November 7 Violations and Continued Harm

After finally processing my exclusion on November 7, 2024, Casombie still failed to comply with responsible gambling requirements:


March 21, 2025

While I was still excluded, they sent a bonus offer to my account. I clicked through, gambled again, and lost $1,460 — a direct result of Casombie’s failure to prevent marketing to self-excluded players. This is a clear violation of any legitimate gambling regulation and their own stated policies.


April 15 & April 25, 2025

I submitted new self-exclusion requests, having been exposed again. These were ignored.


April 30, 2025

Instead of addressing my complaint or taking action on my exclusion requests, Casombie responded with yet another bonus offer, showing total disregard for my well-being.


As of May 6, my account has finally been closed BUT that was their answer:

Your account has now been closed upon your request. If you would like your account to be reopened, you can contact us again and our team will be more than happy to look into your request.


Once again, I asked to be self-exclude and they say they would be more than happy to reopen my account. That's is seriously problematic.


Repeated Signs of Gambling Addiction Casombie Ignored:


Frequent requests to self-exclude or close my account

Multiple canceled withdrawals — a common sign of compulsive behavior

Continuous rapid deposits (e.g., many $100 deposits within hours)

Winnings of over $10,000 repeatedly lost back without intervention

Bonuses used to encourage more play after exclusion-related messages


Emotional and Financial Impact:

These repeated failures caused severe harm. I entered a consumer proposal in January 2025 because of gambling debts I was actively trying to avoid. I made every effort to protect myself, but Casombie repeatedly failed me.


Violations of Policy and Licensing Rules


Casombie breached core standards of responsible gambling by:


Ignoring self-exclusion requests

Sending bonuses during and after exclusion periods

Re-enabling access to an excluded player

Failing to monitor clear signs of addiction

Delaying action far beyond the stated 24-hour response time


These breaches are unacceptable whether Casombie was operating under their former Curaçao license or their current Anjouan license.


Resolution Sought

A full refund of all deposits made from November 7, 2024, totaling $1,460 (March 2025).

A formal investigation into how my case was handled.

Permanent closure of my account with written confirmation.

A guarantee of no further marketing or communication from Casombie.


Despite my multiple attempts to stop gambling and protect myself, Casombie actively contributed to continued harm. They ignored their own policies, industry standards, and my direct pleas for help.


Thank you for your time and attention. I’ve attached all relevant screenshots and records to support this complaint.


Sincerely,

< first name removed >

Status solved Resolved
$1,460