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Denied AskGamblers Bonus and Refused to Explain Why


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By Petr G.
3 weeks ago
I would like to file a complaint regarding Vavada Casino and their handling of promotional bonuses obtained through AskGamblers.

I used my AskGamblers coins to redeem a promotional code for 50 free spins. However, after entering the code in Vavada Casino, I received a message saying that I was not allowed to use this promotion.

I immediately contacted live support to ask for clarification. After approximately 15 minutes, the support agent informed me that I allegedly do not meet the requirements for this bonus. Naturally, I asked what specific requirements I do not meet.

The answer I received was that these are “internal casino requirements” and that they cannot disclose them to me.

I find this extremely unfair and non-transparent. If a player is excluded from using a promotion, especially one obtained through AskGamblers coins, the casino should clearly explain the eligibility criteria instead of hiding behind “internal information.”

At this point, it feels like players are allowed to spend their AskGamblers coins on promotions that they may later be arbitrarily denied without any explanation whatsoever.

I would appreciate clarification from the casino regarding:

* What exact conditions or requirements disqualified me from using the promo code
* Why these requirements are not disclosed in advance
* Why support refuses to provide any transparent explanation

I am attaching screenshots of:

* the AskGamblers bonus itself,
* the process of entering the promo code,
* and my conversation with the support agent.

Thank you.
Disputed Casino Vavada Casino

Discussion

User name

Dear PadreG

Please accept our sincere apologies.

We noticed that you recently spent your tokens to reveal a bonus code, but unfortunately, you were unable to claim the bonus successfully.

This situation brought to our attention a gap in our system, which our team is currently working hard to resolve. We are constantly evolving and learning alongside our players, but we firmly believe that our learning process should never come at your expense.

To make things right and compensate you for the frustration, we have just credited 400 tokens to your account! This not only refunds the tokens you originally spent but also gives you a generous extra amount, allowing you to claim more than one bonus of your choice.

User name loyalty-level-2
Hello,

Thank you for your reply.

However, I find this explanation rather concerning. The promotional code was obtained directly through AskGamblers Coins and was presented to me as a redeemable reward. At no point before redeeming the code was I informed that it would only be valid for players registered through a specific referral link.

If such a restriction exists, it should be clearly disclosed before users spend their AskGamblers Coins on the reward. Otherwise, players may redeem their coins for a bonus they are unable to use, which is both misleading and unfair.

Furthermore, I would appreciate clarification on several additional points.

First, where exactly are these terms publicly available on your website? I have been unable to find any information stating that promotional codes distributed through AskGamblers are restricted to players registered under a specific affiliate link. If such a condition exists, it should be clearly and transparently communicated to players before they redeem their coins.

Second, why was this crucial information not provided during my conversation with live support? Instead, I was informed that this was an internal matter and no clear explanation was given at the time. Had this information been provided immediately, it would have avoided unnecessary confusion and wasted time for everyone involved.

Considering that this restriction is apparently the sole reason why the bonus could not be activated, I would expect customer support to communicate such an important condition clearly and transparently from the beginning.

I also would like to know whether you and the AskGamblers team intend to take any corrective action to prevent other players from encountering the same issue in the future. At present, it appears that users can spend their AskGamblers Coins on a reward without being informed that they may be ineligible to use it. This creates a risk that more players will waste their coins on bonuses that cannot be activated.

Therefore, could you please clarify whether you plan to update the promotion description, add a visible eligibility warning, or implement any other measures to ensure that players are informed of this restriction before redeeming their coins?

I appreciate that you have contacted the AskGamblers team, and I look forward to their response. Nevertheless, I believe a fair solution should be provided, as I redeemed the reward in good faith and only discovered this limitation after the code had already been issued.

I would therefore appreciate your clarification regarding the points above, as well as your position on how this situation can be resolved fairly for the player.

Kind regards.
User name
Hello! Thank you for your understanding. We’ve carefully reviewed this situation and would like to provide a more detailed explanation regarding this promo.
To use it, a user must be registered through the referral link of the partner whose website provided this bonus.
Your account is registered under another partner’s referral link, which is why you were unable to activate it.
We’ve also forwarded this information to the AskGamblers team, and they should contact you regarding the further resolution of this matter.

We sincerely hope that we have clarified all the details, and we wholeheartedly wish you enjoyable gaming and the very best of luck!
User name loyalty-level-2
Hello,

Thank you for your update.

I appreciate your response and understand that you need additional time to investigate the matter. I will wait for your detailed reply and clarification regarding the concerns raised in my complaint.

Thank you in advance for looking into this issue. I look forward to your response.

Kind regards

Vavada Casino Complaint Stats

Resolved 7 / 7
Avg. Amount $764
Avg. Complaint Duration 10 days
Avg. Response Time 2 days

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Vavada accepts Players from restricted countries

Dear Team, in August 2022 I registered an Account at Vavada Casino. While registering, I only Had to Set a password, the Nickname given by them, e-mail address and the country I live in. This year in December 2022 I made my first deposit at them, a total of 725€. The luck wasn't mine and I searched for some responsible gaming settings. When I ready the due terms an conditions, I recognized Point 4.4 which says that players from Germany are not allowed to register and that german transactions do not proceed. While registering, IT was Not possible to See, that my Country IS restricted, I could select Germany as my country in the list. I don't know why they give you the possibility to choose a land which is not allowed to play, normally when you try to register in a Casino which don't allow your country IT says Access restricted when you visit the page, or there is no possibility to choose your country during registration, so you recognize that you are not allowed. But there was No Chance to See and even If they say, they don't proceed German transactions, they did Take 725€ from me, against their own Terms and conditions. They should not have allowed me to Register or even Not allowed the Transactions.

I asked them to Close my Account (which they did) and refund my deposits, but they only said IT IS my fault, I have to Check the restricted countries. In my mind, this is unfair and Not correct, they we're Not allowed to accept me AS a Player neither to accept my deposits.

Can you Help?

Status solved Resolved
€725