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Hippodrome Online Casino - Okay to void winnings due to a self-exclusion, but not okay to refuse a refund of all deposits?!


Hello guys,

My bad experience with Hippodrome Casino is like this:

>> On 18/03/2015 I received a newsletter from Hippodrome Online casino with a nice deposit bonus promotion(20 Free Spins on Golden Age slot and 50% Deposit Bonus). After I saw the newsletter I instantly made an deposit with my Neteller account and start playing and made a good run of £850.

>> 19.03.2015 I logged in to my Hippodrome account and I noticed that everything was OK and my transaction was still in pending as they have the 48 Hours cash out policy. Few hours later I received an email from Hippodrome casino that my account has been closed as I made a self exclusion request to an different operator and they have to close my account for this.

On 20/03/2015 I received an email from Hippodrome Casino where I was told that they can refund just the deposit that I made on 18 of £52 and void all of the winnings that I made.
My first self exclusion was in January 2015 and I consider that they had plenty of time to update their database and close my account before sending me all this kind of newsletters and void my winnings, personally I consider that they made this thing on purpose just to avoid paying me.

>> In addition I want to mention that I made several deposits(since my first self exclusion January/2015) to Hippodrome Casino but never won so they didn't considered then that is OK to close my account and return my deposits, JUST NOW when I won some money. If they want to be fair they should return all of my deposit that I made or pay my full winnings.

>> I made a complainant to ECOGRA but they said that the Hippodrome Casino proceeded in the right manner. Here is ECOGRA response:
"Dear Bogdan,



I appreciate the effort you have made to contact eCOGRA and explain your predicament.


Their Responsible Gambling policy states that if a player has requested self-exclusion and manages to play during the self-exclusion he should be returned to the position he was in before play took place. In other words neither the operator nor the player should benefit from play during a self-exclusion i.e. deposits refunded and winning voided.


We are confident that the operator has acted in accordance with their responsible gambling policy.



Kind Regards,

Tex"

>> Today 28/03 I received via ROYAL MAIL a letter from Hippodrome Casino where I'm told to deposit to get 150% Bonus and 10 Free Spins* I made a picture and is attached below. WHERE IS MY PLAYER PROTECTION NOW?????


What can I do to get all of my winnings back because I consider that I was scammed by Hippodrome Casino?
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User name
Based on the evidence that casino management send to us we consider this complaint resolved. Casino acted according with self-exclusion policy.
User name loyalty-level-2
Hello, thank you very much for your reply, I got just my last deposit back but since my first self exclusion that was in February 2014 I made several deposits on Hippodrome Online Casino( If remember well was during August - September 2014 period). So I had several self exclusions on different casino sites between February and August 2014. I they took in consideration the most convenient self exclusion for them. If they want to play fair they should play it until the end. And I still can't imagine how is it possible to receive promotional emails and letters knowing about my self exclusion even tough I never choose to self excluded from their website. In my opinion is just a dirty way to avoid payments .

Thanks,
Bogdan
User name
Dear @balexandru1,

We have been informed by the casino management that your had only one deposit during the aforementioned self exclusion period and it has been duly refunded. Please confirm.
User name
The complaint has been reopened upon Hippodrome Online Casino request.

Hippodrome Online Casino Complaint Stats

Resolved 16 / 16
Avg. Amount $3,211
Avg. Complaint Duration 6 days
Avg. Response Time 1 day

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I set up my account on 27/01 and deposited a total of £730 via direct bank transfer. After playing I withdrew 1567.11 at 12.01 the same day. I sent over all of my identification. Documents. I then checked on live chat if anything else was needed and they said no and that I would be paid imminently. Since I requested a withdrawal on the 27th I was asked to provide proof of address and also proof of my debit card. - I have since sent multiple bank statements proof of address and Id. The operations asked for proof of ownership of my card as it wasn’t visible on my statement. I sent a photo of my card with all of the digits covered barring the last 4 digits as well as this I went into branch and asked for a print out showing my card info which they reluctantly gave me (it’s not normally something they do) I just want to clarify what the issues are as I’m waiting for my withdrawal.

I’ve also sent bank statements, screenshots from online banking showing the transactions, photos of my card with middle numbers covered, screen shots from my mobile banking app showing the card details as well. I am getting very mixed messages from support asking me for details I’ve already sent as well as telling me I would be paid. I’m very confused as everything I’ve sent more than proves my ownership of the card.

I am desperately trying to have this resolved as it’s causing me a great deal of stress and anxiety. I have checked the verification and withdrawal faqs on the hippodrome online website and they clearly state that screen shots can also be used. Please can someone help me I cannot speak to anyone on the phone due to Covid as phone chat isn’t working. The time frame stated has now elapsed and I really need my funds. I will attach everything I have from live chats and that I have sent over

Status solved Resolved
£1,567
Twice told I was verified but withdrawals still not processed
Three months ago I signed up to Hippodrome online Casino. I requested three withdrawals within a week.

3 months later and the withdrawals are not processed. I was asked to complete KYC. I sent in all my ID and three bank statements.

I received an email confirming I was verified.

A month later I had still not received my withdrawal. I went on chat and spoke to a manager. He spoke with Operations and they apologied, stated everything would be approved again and I would hear in 24 hours.

Two weeks later and nothing had been processed! I received another email when I chased stating they wanted a utility bill! I went on chat furious and was told they still wanted a utility bill. I specified I had provided three bank statements and a utility bill and copied the chat transcript I had with the manager. The chat agent was dismissive and said they would never process my withdrawal without another utility bill! My chat with the manager who confirmed the operations would approve and process everything within 24 hours had covered this! The fact I was paperless as an ethical and religious choice so could provide nothing more then I had and that this whole ordeal was making me unwell after I had been confirmed I was verified twice.

I need help here as Hippodrome are lying to me, spinning me in circles and saying im verified and withdrawals will be processed to then go back on this. They are breaching UKGC LCCP and this is making me sick with stress.

Ive attached confirmation I am verified and they are STILL NOT paying out!
Status solved Resolved
£576