Casino Complaints

Self exclusion request ignored and 2500000 ARS lost during delay


11 months ago
On 7 November 2025, I mistakenly activated a temporary pause on my SapphireBet account. The pause did not work, as I continued receiving promotional emails and my access to the platform was never actually restricted.

On 7 December 2025, I explicitly requested permanent self-exclusion, stating clearly by email that I am a problem gambler (gambling addiction) and that I urgently needed immediate account closure. I sent around five emails, plus live chat messages, asking for urgent action.

Despite clearly expressing that I was at risk, my account remained fully accessible for almost 80 hours.
During that period, I suffered a relapse and deposited ARS 2,500,000, which I lost while waiting for my self-exclusion to be applied.

My account was finally blocked only on 10 December, which is a significantly delayed response for a responsible gambling request, especially when addiction was explicitly reported.

The delay exposed me to unnecessary harm and caused avoidable financial and emotional damage.

I request:

A formal review of my case

A full refund of all deposits made after my self-exclusion request (7–10 December)

Confirmation that my account remains permanently closed

I am attaching proof of the emails I sent requesting immediate blocking, as well as evidence of the deposits made during the delay.

Thank you for your attention.

— Erick
Disputed Casino SapphireBet Casino
Amount $1640

Discussion

User name

Dear all,

As apparent from the submitter's latest post, the AskGamblers Complaint Team is pleased to announce the case has been resolved and closed.

We thank both parties for their assistance during the complaint process.

User name
Hello Erick,

Thank you for confirming that you've received the reimbursement.

We truly appreciate your patience throughout this process.

We acknowledge the difficulties you've experienced and understand the importance of handling self-exclusion requests promptly and responsibly. We take situations like this seriously and are committed to improving our processes to prevent similar issues in the future.

We're glad that we've been able to reach a resolution.

Best regards,
SapphireBet Team
User name loyalty-level-2
Hello AskGamblers Team,

I would like to confirm that I have now received the agreed reimbursement of 1,640 USDT via the TRON (TRC20) network from SapphireBet.

The payment has been successfully received in my wallet. Therefore, the reimbursement issue has been resolved.

Thank you for your assistance and for keeping my complaint open while the payment was pending. I appreciate your help throughout this process.

Best regards,
Erick
User name loyalty-level-2
Hello AskGamblers Team,

I would like to provide another update regarding my complaint.

SapphireBet agreed to reimburse me 1,640 USDT via TRON (TRC20) and confirmed that my wallet details and the agreed amount had been forwarded to their payment team. However, as of October 28, I have still not received the funds or any further update regarding the payment.

I have provided all the requested information and am still waiting for the agreed reimbursement to be completed. I have also contacted SapphireBet again today to request a clear status update and an estimated payment date.

The issue remains unresolved. I kindly ask that my complaint remain open until the reimbursement has been received and verified.

Thank you for your assistance.

SapphireBet Casino Complaint Stats

Resolved 10 / 10
Avg. Amount $567
Avg. Complaint Duration 5 days
Avg. Response Time 3 days

SapphireBet Casino Complaint Summary

Most user complaints about this operator fall under the Payment category.
So far, 6 out of 6 complaints in this category have been resolved.
This operator's average complaint duration is 5 days, while the average duration across all operators is 7 days.

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Unpaid 4000 withdrawals

I would like to submit a formal complaint regarding SapphireBet and $4,000 in withdrawals that I still have not received after more than five days.

SapphireBet approved my withdrawals over five days ago, yet the funds have never reached me. I have contacted them repeatedly, asking for an explanation, proof of payment, or even a clear update on where my money is. Despite this, I have received no meaningful explanation or resolution.

Their live chat representatives have also been extremely rude, dismissive, and unprofessional whenever I have tried to get answers. Instead of helping me locate my $4,000, SapphireBet eventually banned me from accessing their live chat, leaving me without access to one of their main support channels while my money remains missing.

I have also contacted Gigadat regarding the missing transfers. Gigadat has been looking into the situation, and I have specifically asked whether SapphireBet has responded to them. The fact that the payment processor is involved and I am still unable to get a clear explanation from SapphireBet after more than five days is extremely concerning.

At this point, I genuinely feel that SapphireBet is withholding my money and avoiding responsibility. These withdrawals were approved; more than five days have passed, I have not received the $4,000, and SapphireBet has failed to provide satisfactory evidence showing where the funds are.

I am asking AskGamblers to investigate this matter and request that SapphireBet provide verifiable proof of payment for every withdrawal, including the transaction dates, amounts, transaction/reference numbers, and the status of each transfer.

I am still owed the full $4,000, and this matter remains completely unresolved.

Status solved Resolved
$4,000