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September 26, 2017

To Whom It May Concern,

I have been using Cloudbet for the last month or so fairly regularly and have enjoyed their quick deposit and withdrawal options. Yesterday while I was playing BlackJack on the Live Casino I experienced several errors.

Ordered from newest to oldest
1) Cards dealt to the table. I'm showing a BlackJack on one hand and 15 on the other. After dealing out all cards, the dealer stops dealing and rings the bell. The pit boss arrives at the table and they chat briefly and the hand is scored and my 2 hands lose while the two hands to my left won. One of the users has BlackJack as well. ( Screenshot: https:­//i­mgu­r.c­om/­Bh6qI7o )
2) Dealer leaves the table mid shoe after I had already placed a .5 btc wager on one of the 2 hands I was playing. The table would not let me unregister or leave the hand so I stayed at the table hoping to play it, but was eventually booted and never received credit.
3) Dealer makes a mistake and accidentally splits my hand after I requested simply a hit. After having the pit boss there and making some quick moves I am presented with the typical hand options and I hit stand on my 18 (44x), but it already moved to the next hand which put me staying on a soft 14 against a 7... Note: The following image is from the hand after. No idea if there are sequential Game IDs but the admin should be able to easily look up the history in the backend admin interface. ( Screenshot: https:­//i­mgu­r.c­om/­483hQH2 )

In hindsight I should have recorded the sessions, but I never experienced an issue as grave as the 1st problem listed above. Had that not occurred then I would have chalked the other 2 up to "things that happen when playing cards over the internet" although I did immediately submit a support ticket after the first issue occurred that was never responded to on the very same day.

In all of these instances I tried to reach out to the dealer and pit bosses via chat, but no one would acknowledge my questions. They just smirked and giggled then kept pressing on with the game. I spoke with Roy at Cloudbet and the convo from that is below. He was trying to be helpful, but his limited access to the history of the hand was apparent with his responses. In the end I feel cheated out of close to .5 BTC. I have gambled for a long time and have never felt this feeling of being blatantly taken advantage of and I have played a lot of the terrible online casinos with 6-8 deck instant reshuffles after every hand. I know that has the great potential to be rigged in the house's favor. However this particular situation with humans involved and everything I saw unfold before me it leaves a poor taste. I do not plan on playing again at the casino. People make mistakes I get that, but to not even go back to check the history and/or video footage for the facts is gross and I will not be a part of it.

I reserved from posting all over social media sites and forums and would instead like to really simply resolve it with the people of Cloudbet. Presumable the Live Casino is outsourced and they should know of the gaping problems it is potentially causing for other players.

I wrote this quickly so if there are any questions for clarification then please reach out by email.

Thank You
Brian

Encl: Chat with Roy from Cloudbet

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offshores
I just had a had invalidated while playing on the casino. This is the second issue with the Live Casino today.




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offshores
Actually the 3rd issue

Roy
Sorry, can you please explain in more details about what the issue is?

offshores
Well, the latest issue the dealer dealt everyone cards and then after dealing the last hand she stopped and hit the bell and then paid the bets I assume based on the table hands before hitting but I had a blackjack on one of my two hands and I lost both
Do you want the other 2 occurrences as well?
Normally I would just let these things go, but we're talking about almost .5 bitcoin in errors now
I have screenshots of the latest incident from learning how to use that feature on the first go around
Literally I feel like I have been robbed and I never feel that way and gamble a fair amount

Roy
I'm sorry but I've just checked but there are no issues on your account and on your bets neither

offshores
it was on the live casino. I submitted a helpdesk ticket earlier
I can forward the latest screenshot as well
can you look up based on round id?

Roy
yes I can. what is the round ID?

offshores
I promise you this is wrong Roy
113125512

Roy
Yes, I've just checked it again and as I told you, there are no issues with it.

offshores
are you able to see the actual hand?
i swear on my life this is wrong Roy. Blatantly wrong
no way a blackjack loses on that hand in any spot with a 7 showing by the dealer

Roy
You did not have a blackjack but a Jack and a Ten.

offshores
i had AsJs
i have the screenshot
there was no JT on the board

Roy
The screenshot you sent was the one which you had a Jack and a Ten.

offshores
that was the first issue
here i'll attach the latest
and the first issue it was the hand before that

Roy
Sure, go ahead

offshores
i'm just learning how to use the reporting feature today
normally i would never even think to report
latest screenshot sent

Roy
can you attach it here please?

offshores
uploading now
I promise i'm not trying to cheat you

Roy
your bet was of 0.1 on it right?

offshores
correct on 2 different spots

Roy
and you should have won 0.2?

offshores
at least .25 on the one because blackjack odds. the other was undetermined
she ended the hand before I could make a play
it was really bad
fact it's the 3rd mistake today is even more alarming

Roy
The other one was not paid out but as I have told you above, there are no issues, you were paid 0.2 winnings on this bet.

offshores
that's impossible and it's not reflected in my account
i'm still showing the balance. i was monitoring
again, i'm in disbelief still even now there's not better record

Roy
Can you confirm the balance amount on your side?

offshores
210.54
mbtc
or .2105
i'd been betting in .1 increments for close to an hour i was monitoring my balance every hand

Roy
yes correct. I have double checked and it was credited. You were given 0.2 winnings on your blackjack.

offshores
ok, why would i receive .2 when the amount should be .25 on a blackjack based on odds?
blackjack pays 3 to 2
this is bogus man
that just verifies it in a sense if that's what it is showing

Roy
I'm sorry I will not be able to advise you further. There are no issues as I've told you.

offshores
could you kindly escalate the issue?
again, there is a real problem here. i feel obligated to take it up with the various online gambling forums and social sites to investigate if others have had an issue
again, i feel like i was cheated
and it should be pretty clear
it's a shame too because i really enjoy playing the live casino and have done well there in the past

Roy
We respect your decision if you wish to do so but as I have told you, there are no issues on our side and the winnings were credited on your balance.

offshores
could you send me the history available in a screenshot here or by email?

Roy
I'm sorry but I cannot provide you with this.

offshores
are you able to escalate the issue further so someone can look at the hand play or the video?
it brings the question of trust with gambling on the live casino which down the road could grow to an even bigger problem as the site grows

Roy
I have already checked and there has not been any issues on you last bet. you will be getting the same response if I escalated it I'm afraid.

offshores
Man i'm really disappointed by that answer
I guess all I can do is make the issue known and ask others if they've experienced the same and stop playing at the live casino because clearly there's something amiss with the disconnect between the two entities

Roy
Our records shows that there were no issues and this is what I'm advising you and I cannot do otherwise unfortunately.

offshores
Yeah which is crazy the records show that because that is wrong plain as day

Roy
We respect your decision if you wish to do so but we won't be able to do anything on our side for this,

offshores
i understand Roy and I know you guys run a good book so I cannot be upset, but the Live Casino is bogus
Again, I'd implore you to look in to this and escalate it for more proof on their end. They are doing your players wrong.

Roy
I'm really sorry that you are disappointed and I would've liked to help you if it was showing that there were any issues on there but as it doesn't, I cannot really do much.

offshores
Ok.. I presume you have done all you can do. I will seek help elsewhere. Thank you for your time
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Amount BTC0.5

Discussion

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Dear @offshores,

Please confirm the case has been resolved and you got the disputed refund so that AskGamblers Complaint Team could move further with closing the case.


Thanks for your cooperation. 

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Hi Leandro,

Thank you for your reply. I did see the amount for the first issue was credited back to my account. I appreciate CloudBet's response with regard to fully investigating the matter for a resolution. Did the casino vendor happen to respond regarding not paying attention to my chat requests while the issue was occurring?

As far the other issues, did you receive any response regarding those hands as well?

2) The amount states was .05 BTC and not .5 BTC. I typed that quickly and made a typo, but the amount was never credited back after the dealer left mid-shoe and the table was effectively shutdown and removed from the lobby.

3) The dealer incorrectly split my pair of fours (44) when I simply requested a hit against a 7 showing. The subsequent hand I was playing was A4 and when I clicked Stand on the UI it interpreted the Stand for the next hand I am assuming because the dealer already tried to split the 44s. Basic strategy and math dictates to always hit Soft Ace with anything less than a 6 showing especially against a 7. Consequently it cost me the bet on at least the A4 hand. I attached a screenshot, but it is actually the Round before that hand. I had just learned of the report issue button and saving screenshots. I thought I would be querying the 3rd party vendor directly, but it seems that is just for saving screenshots with pertinent information. I tried to talk with the dealer and pit boss via chat as well, and received no response.

I appreciate resolving this matter here as well. Bugs in software as well as human errors are inevitable in any business and iterations of the processes will ultimately produce a better gaming environment. It seems a lot of the problem could be avoided if the 3rd party vendor was more responsive to chat or reporting while the issue was occurring to avoid the additional time required to further report/investigate by the affected parties. As mentioned before I have never had an issue with CloudBet's core service SportsBook offering and will continue using it for the foreseeable future.

Regards,
Offshores
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Hi Offshores,

I understand that the issue has been resolved. Could you please confirm this is the case?

Firstly, to identify and resolve the immediate issue. As you may know, Cloudbet uses casino content provided by third-party vendors. The vendor in this case has investigated this issue and it seems that the pit boss was trying to cancel the round due to a technical issue. This should have returned the funds to your account. However, there was a further technical issue and the round was not properly refunded.

We have now completed the refund as required.

Second, we'd like to put in place measures to ensure this doesn't happen again. We have worked with the casino vendor to review whether the pit boss or dealer was aware that this operation had failed. The casino considers this a rare technical issue, nonetheless, they say they will address it by providing visibility on the studio level as to whether refund operations have been properly completed.

We have now credited your account with 0.35 BTC. 0.25 BTC for the winning blackjack hand and a 0.1 BTC refund for the undete­rmi­ned­/un­played hand.

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention, and we appreciate also the manner in which you've reported it. Cloudbet will also be conducting training with our live chat agents focused on better handling of this issue in the future.

Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused, and thank you again for your patience and understanding.

Leandro
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Dear Cloudbet Casino,

Please let us know if there's some update regarding this case.

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Avg. Complaint Duration 8 days
Avg. Response Time 2 days

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Account has been restricted

Hello, my account has been blocked for no apparent reason. I tried to place a bet and discovered that my access to the account had been restricted. I contacted customer support via email, but they simply informed me that the account was blocked without providing any explanation. I have not violated any rules; I placed bets quite frequently and held a "Sapphire 3" VIP status, with a total wagering volume exceeding one million. My account balance is currently 0, but I do have several active wagers on the winners of various championships (NFL, Serie A).

They just gave me an answer

"We are writing to let you know that your account has been restricted and associated funds (if any) placed on hold in accordance with our Terms of Service and applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

This is a legal requirement, not a discretionary decision.

We apologise for the disruption."


"We understand this is frustrating. Due to our legal and regulatory obligations we are unable to share further details regarding the basis for this decision or provide a timeframe for the duration of this hold.

If you wish to seek independent legal advice regarding your position, you are encouraged to do so.

We apologise for the disruption this causes."


They didn’t provide any reason; they simply made a decision and took my money—which means they could do the same thing to any player.


I want my account to be unfrozen, or alternatively, I want my bets cancelled and my money returned, and then the account can be closed permanently.

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Complaint against self exclusion failure
Amount disputed: 0.695652888289798 ETH

Description of my complaint

I am submitting this complaint against Cloudbet regarding its handling of my explicit request for permanent self-exclusion due to gambling addiction and my subsequent gambling losses of 0.695652888289798 ETH on October 21, 2026.

On March 27, 2025, I contacted Cloudbet by email and clearly disclosed that I had a gambling addiction. I explicitly requested that my account be permanently banned and explained that I could not trust myself to return and complete further steps to exclude myself.

In my email, I wrote:

“Please close it for me, if I go back in 24 hours I will gamble instead of excluding myself. I do not want to have access to it because I have a gambling addiction.”

I also stated:

“Ban my account forever I have a gambling problem.”

My request was clear. I was not simply asking how to use the website’s settings. I was asking Cloudbet to prevent me from accessing the platform because I was experiencing gambling-related harm and was concerned that I would return to gamble if access remained available.

On March 28, 2025, Cloudbet replied:

“We noticed that your account is currently self-excluded.”

This response confirmed that Cloudbet had acknowledged my self-excluded status.

However, I subsequently regained access to the platform and was able to deposit cryptocurrency and gamble. On October 21, 2026, I lost 0.695652888289798 ETH.

I contacted Cloudbet to request reimbursement and an explanation of how this happened. Cloudbet responded that its procedure required an initial 24-hour account closure, after which I could contact support or complete further steps to extend the exclusion, including permanently.

Cloudbet has therefore focused on its standard procedure without adequately addressing the substance of my original request. I specifically explained that I did not trust myself to return after 24 hours and complete another step because of my gambling addiction. That was precisely why I asked Cloudbet to close my account permanently on my behalf.

I understand that Cloudbet may argue that its procedure required further action. However, I believe my explicit disclosure of gambling addiction, my request for a permanent ban, and Cloudbet’s acknowledgment that my account was self-excluded warrant a proper investigation into how my account subsequently became accessible and why I was able to gamble again.

I have retained the original email correspondence from March 2025 and Cloudbet’s subsequent responses regarding the 24-hour exclusion procedure.

Resolution requested

I am requesting:

1. Reimbursement of 0.695652888289798 ETH in gambling losses incurred on October 21, 2026.
2. An investigation into my account’s self-exclusion history, including when the original restriction expired and whether I requested or consented to its removal or reopening.
3. An explanation of how Cloudbet handled my explicit request for permanent exclusion after I disclosed my gambling addiction.
4. A written explanation of the basis for any refusal to reimburse my losses.

I am asking AskGamblers to review this dispute and assist in obtaining a substantive response and fair resolution from Cloudbet.

I can provide screenshots of my original emails, Cloudbet’s acknowledgment of my self-excluded status, its explanations of the 24-hour procedure, and transaction records showing the losses in question.

Thank you for reviewing my complaint.
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Unfair account restriction after winning bet

Dear Cloudbet Support / Risk Team,

I am writing this formal complaint regarding the sudden and unexplained restriction of my account on 24 September 2026.

On that date I received the following message:

“We wanted to let you know that your account is currently temporarily restricted while we carry out a standard betting integrity review. These reviews are an important part of keeping our platform fair and secure for all customers. Please note that, in certain rare cases, the process can take up to six months to complete.”

My current balance of $1,845 has been completely frozen. I am unable to withdraw my own funds or use the account in any way.

I want to clearly state the following facts:

While I was losing money in the casino and making additional deposits, my account worked without any problems.

While I was losing on sports bets, my account also worked without any issues.

The moment I won a legitimate bet, my account was immediately restricted.

This pattern is extremely clear and raises serious concerns about fairness.

I have been a regular player and have never violated any of your Terms and Conditions. I have not used multiple accounts, bots, or engaged in any form of collusion or match-fixing. I simply placed a normal bet and won.

What makes this situation particularly surprising is the size of the win. I honestly did not expect that for a platform of Cloudbet’s size and reputation, a profit of roughly $1,000–1,100 would be considered so significant that it would require freezing the account and launching a six-month “integrity review.” For a well-established operator with a strong public image, this reaction appears disproportionate and inconsistent with the standards one would reasonably expect.

The complete lack of transparency only makes things worse. You provide no specific reason, no evidence, and no clear timeline beyond the vague and excessive “up to six months.” Holding a player’s legitimate funds for half a year without any concrete explanation is not a “standard review” — it is an abusive practice.

I would also like to point out that other reputable operators, including Stake and several other major bookmakers, have processed my winnings from similar bets without any delays, investigations, or restrictions. The difference in treatment is striking.

I formally request the following:

Immediate and clear explanation of the exact reason for the restriction of my account.

Confirmation that my balance of $1,845 remains fully available and will not be confiscated.

A realistic and much shorter timeframe for the completion of this review (not the maximum six months).

Full restoration of access to my account and the ability to withdraw my funds as soon as the review is completed.

I am ready to provide any additional information, documents, or transaction history you may require.

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Cloudbet Welcome Package sports turnover excluded from Cash Vault without clear term
Cloudbet Welcome Package – Sports Turnover Excluded From Cash Vault Without Clear Term

I am submitting a complaint regarding Cloudbet’s 30-day Welcome Package and Cash Vault promotion.

During the promotion period I wagered approximately USD 11,300 in total, including approximately USD 9,500 on sports betting and approximately USD 1,700 on casino.

Cloudbet presents the Welcome Package as covering both casino and sports, and describes the Cash Vault as the biggest single reward in the Welcome Package, unlocked after 30 days.

Cloudbet support initially informed me that the Cash Vault was calculated from my total activity, including casino and sports.

A human support representative later repeatedly stated that none of my sports turnover contributes to the Cash Vault.

I repeatedly asked Cloudbet to provide the exact clause in the promotion terms that applied when I joined the promotion and which expressly states that sports turnover does not contribute to the Cash Vault.

Despite several direct requests, Cloudbet did not provide such a clause and instead instructed me to submit a formal complaint.

Cloudbet’s own Terms refer to the Welcome Package being earned through bets made in “sports or casino” and contain a specific rule concerning settled sports bets contributing toward Rakeback.

I believe that if approximately USD 9,500 of my sports wagering was completely excluded from the Cash Vault calculation, this was a material restriction that should have been clearly disclosed before I deposited and continued wagering.

I have already filed a formal complaint directly with Cloudbet, reference #32775361.

My primary claim is reimbursement of all deposits made during the affected Welcome Package period:

2,226.828459 USDC + 1.163965 ETH, estimated at approximately USD 4,450.

If full restitution is refused, I alternatively request reimbursement of my full net gambling loss during the promotion period. Cloudbet’s own statistics currently show a sportsbook P&L of approximately -USD 922, excluding any casino loss.

I am asking AskGamblers to review whether Cloudbet can identify the exact term supporting its position and whether the alleged exclusion of sports turnover from the Cash Vault was clearly disclosed before participation.

I can provide the official exported Cloudbet support chat, account statistics, screenshots, and a screen recording of the promotion page.
Status unsolved Unresolved
$4,450
Temporary account restriction

To whom it may concern!

On 19th of June 2026, I created an account in Cloudbet Casino in order to bet on the World Cup Football Tournament.

Unfortunately, I had no idea back then that my experience with Cloudbet was going to be such an unpleasant ride. Had I known that, I would for sure have avoided to create an account, and I advise whoever is reading my complaint now to avoid using the services of Cloudbet Casino, as they operate as a scam company.

Back to my complaint now. On 22nd of June 2026, I got an email from the Operator that I am all set and my account is verified.

I deposited 1146.70 USDT on the same day (22nd of June 2026). I started betting on the football games of the WC 2026, winning quite a few slips. My balance went above 2500 USDT, and on 10th of July 2026 I decided to make my first withdrawal (Withdrawal ID: 1132966).

I confirmed the withdrawal via email and was waiting for the funds to arrive in my wallet. Not only did I never receive the funds, but when I tried to log in to check my withdrawal status, I got the message that my account is locked and that I no longer have access to it. I immediately sent an email to the support of the Operator, and I got the typical reply (as I noticed that many other complaining users got here):

"We wanted to let you know that your account is currently temporarily restricted while we carry out a standard betting integrity review. These reviews are an important part of keeping our platform fair and secure for all customers."

2 weeks now, I keep getting the same responses to all my emails that they need time and that the investigation is a lengthy process. What kind of investigation is this? Why do they allow the authorities to keep doing this to most of their customers? i was betting on World Cup football games, the most mainstream competition in the world, and they confiscated all my funds, even my deposits.

After a quick research in internet, I found your website and noticed that many others have the same issue as me and decided to ask for your help in order to retrieve my funds from this Operator that acts as a scammer in the market.

I have attached the relevant documentation of the withdrawal and the deposit, as well as the email I received from the Operator.

I rely on you, AskGamblers, to retrieve the money that was stolen from me.

Thank you in advance!

Marina K.

Status unsolved Unresolved
$1,142
Account restriction for over a month

Dear AskGamblers,

I was an active user of Cloudbet since summer 2025 (July if I am not mistaken or around that time period) and after approximately 9 months on 11th of April 2026 I have received an email from the Operator stating that my account is currently temporarily restricted for a standard betting integrity review that can take up to 6 months.

All these months I have been using Cloudbet with absolutely no issues or interferences and I had been depositing and withdrawing in USDT from my crypto wallet address and placing sports bet solely on basketball events from all over the world in markets offered by the Operator (Cloudbet).

I would like to ask your help to understand what exactly is being investigating and why this happened suddenly after some winning slips as well as how its possibly that this might take up to 6 months!

I had in my account approximately 2500 EUR or even more (did not manage to check final balance after some winning bets since I was locked out).

Moreover let me note here and clarify that I had a fully operational and verified account for many months as mentioned above and I have never operated any duplicated account or a second account or third account. I always had one and only account on my personal name and was logging in to my account always from my personal mobile phone device.

There is now over a month that I didn’t get any response from Cloudbet casino team!

Looking forward to your prompt reply and resolution of my complaint!



Status solved Resolved