GAMSTOP self-exclusion ignored
Hi,
I've had a gambling problem for a few years now. I've tried everything to try and stop my habit. Earlier this year I registered with GAMSTOP which I thought was my saving grace.
Every now and then, I have a moment of weakness, and I try and register and play some slots.
I registered with Gala Casino and to my amazement I was able to deposit. I assumed they might have had a UKGC license but not part of the GAMSTOP initiative yet.
I deposited a large amount of money compared to my income and it only came to my attention that it said GI interactive on my bank statement, who are partnered with Coral Interactive.
I had self excluded myself from Coral already, and I know they are definitely part of GAMSTOP.
How was I able to register and proceed to deposit and play, when there should have been 2 checks, one linked to the GAMSTOP database and one linked to their own platform to check for self exclusions.
I know that in the end, I registered, I deposited and I played. However, these automated checks should be sufficient enough to stop me registering in the first place.
I have registered every detail with GAMSTOP, both my email address and both addresses, current and former.
Once I notified them of their mistake, they automatically self excluded me and said they never refund deposits, which I think is unfair, the situation.
I hope you can look into this for me.
Max
Unresolved
£140