Complaint #32 StayCasino

Withdrawal and responsible gambling concern

By Lisa G.

7 hours ago

I am submitting this complaint regarding StayCasino because I currently have multiple withdrawals pending, and I am also very concerned about how my responsible gambling request has been handled.

I initially had a successful withdrawal from StayCasino that was processed without issue, which gave me confidence in continuing to use the site. I subsequently requested a larger withdrawal. After repeatedly being told by live chat that the payments department was experiencing a heavy workload and that I needed to continue waiting, I eventually cancelled that withdrawal and continued playing.

I later won a significant amount and submitted new withdrawal requests. I currently have three withdrawals pending and have deliberately not cancelled them, despite the lengthy processing time and repeated explanations that the payments team is overloaded.

What concerns me even more is what happened when I specifically asked StayCasino to place a cooling-off period/restriction on my account while I waited for my withdrawals to be processed.

StayCasino’s own responsible gambling information indicates that a cooling-off period can be requested through live chat. However, when I asked live chat to put this restriction in place, I was told that the request had to be forwarded to my “VIP Manager” and that the VIP Manager would contact me.

The restriction was not placed on my account, and I did not receive the promised contact. I had to follow up multiple times regarding a responsible gambling request that I believe should have been taken seriously and acted upon promptly.

This is particularly concerning because the exact risk I was trying to protect myself from was having continued access to gambling while a substantial amount of money remained pending for withdrawal.

I want to be clear that I am not asking StayCasino to cancel my withdrawals. I want my pending withdrawals processed and paid. I realize they do not want to put a cooling-off period on the account so that I will eventually give up and cancel them, which I am not.

I have screenshots of my conversations with StayCasino showing my requests, the responses I received, and my attempts to follow up. I can provide these as supporting evidence.

I enjoyed playing at StayCasino and initially had a positive experience, so I am disappointed that the situation has reached this point. I am asking AskGamblers to assist with ensuring that my pending withdrawals are processed and that StayCasino addresses why my responsible gambling request was not implemented when I requested it. I also wanted to mention that I did not make any deposits into the account using a bonus or promotion.

Thank you for your assistance.

Disputed Casino StayCasino

Reason Delayed payment

Amount $15000

Discussion

92 hours left for StayCasino to respond.

SunnyDay

• Prince Edward Island

3 hours ago

To be honest, I don’t expect StayCasino to respond to the AskGamblers complaint, particularly because I raised the issue of my responsible gambling request not being acted upon. They seem reluctant to acknowledge any and all complaints made about responsible, gambling requests not being active on.

Any reputable, licensed casino should take responsible gambling requests seriously and act on them promptly. Had my request been handled appropriately when I first made it, I probably wouldn’t have become nearly as concerned about my withdrawals. It was the failure to act on that request that initially raised red flags for me and prompted me to start looking more closely into the casino and other players’ experiences.

Given the substantial amount of money currently owed to me, combined with not handling the cooling limit I originally request, I wouldn’t be surprised if they simply choose not to respond to this complaint and accept the impact on their rating rather than address what happened.

Regardless of the outcome, I think it’s important that the complaint remains public. At the very least, other players will be able to see my documented experience, including how my responsible gambling request and withdrawals were handled.. before deciding whether they feel comfortable depositing and playing here. If I do end up receiving my withdrawals, I will most definitely update.

SunnyDay

• Prince Edward Island

6 hours ago

Last week, I made my very first withdrawal request for $2,000, and it was processed and received in a timely manner. I continued playing afterward and submitted another withdrawal request for $3,000. I later cancelled that withdrawal, continued playing with those funds, and ended up winning over $14,000.

I then submitted three separate $5,000 withdrawal requests, all of which are currently still showing as pending.

Today, my “VIP manager” contacted me and apologized for the delay. He said he was working with the finance department to get my withdrawals pushed through. He then made the following offer:

“That said, I hate seeing you sit around waiting for your funds when you worked hard for that win. So, I pushed for an exception: I can manually fast-track $2,500 for you right now, completely skipping the remaining queue.

If you want to grab that first payout right away, simply adjust your pending withdrawal to $2,500. Once you request that amount, I’ll push it through immediately on my side.

On top of that, just to keep the good momentum going, I’ve set up a 30% loss protection cover for your account over the next 3 days. No pressure at all - just a safety net in case you want to jump back in and enjoy some games while the rest processes!”

I declined the offer. Given that I currently have $15,000 in pending withdrawals, I did not feel comfortable reducing one of those withdrawals to $2,500 simply to have a portion of my winnings processed.

I responded by asking whether at least $10,000 of my pending winnings could be processed, and I'd play the rest as I would have gained their trust. Unfortunately, I continue to experience delayed responses, while live chat repeatedly provides the same copy-and-pasted explanations about the finance department and processing delays.

What concerns me most is that they have confirmed they are capable of manually fast-tracking a $2,500 payment, yet my existing withdrawal requests remain pending. I would simply like the withdrawals I have already requested to be processed without being encouraged to reduce or cancel them and continue gambling with the funds.

AskGamblers

• Support Team

7 hours ago

Dear @SunnyDay,

The AskGamblers Complaint Team kindly asks you to clarify the total amount of the disputed payment/s.

Please keep in mind that, as per the AGCCS Guidelines, providing updates in a timely manner is a must.

Thanks for cooperating with the AskGamblers Complaint Team.

StayCasino Complaint Stats

Resolved 5 / 6

Avg. Amount $960

Avg. Complaint Duration 6 days

Avg. Response Time 2 days

Complaint Status

92h left

$15,000

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