Casino Complaint Casilando - Closed account with £4800 withdrawal

cathsparkes

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So I have been depositing on Casilando the first night i put in roughly 600 and got a 700 withdrawal that they sent me within 2 working days. Went through just fine. So I decided to deposit an extra £1600+ and managed to get £4800 winnings. Even said I qualify for their loyalty program. I had been waiting over 48 hours and then I discovered I couldn't log into my account. No email or nothing. Strange behaviour from live chat. Telling me to repeatedly come back 10 - 15 mins to speak to a senior support person. Well, after over an hour of this finally get told I'm to wait for an email which will explain what is going on with my withdrawals. That's been over a day and they just keep saying 'shortly'.

From what I can gather they must have a casino that I am self-excluded from which I can't recall as I had been depositing on Casimba (both owned) for months (never winning anything.)
I'm placing this here because I'm worried that they will refuse to pay my withdrawals or at worst even refuse to return deposits. This odd state of limbo on a lot of money has me worried. Will keep this updated but if anyone could advise me I would gladly appreciate it.
 
Update. Finally got an email today they want verification documents. Says it can take up to 48 hours. It was just a worry when they closed account with no communication and the live chat couldn't tell me what had gone on.

Caught me at a bad time really as I need to renew my passport but have birth certificate and other means of identifcation. I'll update once this as been sorted.
 
Just got this strange message from Casilando:

Thank you for your response.

Unfortunately due to recent account developments, it appears that you have been Self-Excluded within our casino network;
Consequently, hat means that the invitation has since been revoked.

We wish you everything of the best going forward.

Kind regards
Casino Support


I have sent my documents off but I'm very confused with this process. First I deposit and get a first withdrawal perfectly fine. So I deposit alot more because I felt I could trust them. Then they offer me a loyalty vip package and then out of nowhere my account is self-excluded. All whilst waiting on a £4800 withdrawal. I don't even recall excluding on any of their sites. I respect and accept that they have their reasons but would like a resolution to the withdrawal. As I had been depositing at their other casino Casimba for months without any issue. My deposits to Casilando and Casimba combined are much more than £4800 but I'll be happy with a responsive resolution. Whenever I contact live chat or ask them they can't give me a clear explanation.

Staff are friendly and pleasant just seems that different departments and have little communication with each other.

No mention of the withdrawal or returned deposits...

It's been 4 days and I still don't understand the process. I'm assuming invitation to the loyalty package? I have not heard anything from them regarding my documents... We'll see what tomorrow brings.
 
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Casilando and Casimba are run by different people, although most of it all leads back to White Hat Gaming, which is a 100% subsidiary of Caddell N.V.. WHG is just their platform and licensing vehicle for regulated markets such as under the UKGC and MGA.

Account verification is done by White Hat Gaming as they are the platform provider. Hence, they should have picked up your SE at a different casino in the group.

Rather strange that they do not mention which casino that is. There are dozens in the group, or even over 100. I stopped counting a long time ago. :rolleyes:

@Maja Branders Partners should be back in the office today and should be able to clarify things.
 
Just got this strange message from Casilando:

Thank you for your response.

Unfortunately due to recent account developments, it appears that you have been Self-Excluded within our casino network;
Consequently, hat means that the invitation has since been revoked.

We wish you everything of the best going forward.

Kind regards
Casino Support


I have sent my documents off but I'm very confused with this process. First I deposit and get a first withdrawal perfectly fine. So I deposit alot more because I felt I could trust them. Then they offer me a loyalty vip package and then out of nowhere my account is self-excluded. All whilst waiting on a £4800 withdrawal. I don't even recall excluding on any of their sites. I respect and accept that they have their reasons but would like a resolution to the withdrawal. As I had been depositing at their other casino Casimba for months without any issue. My deposits to Casilando and Casimba combined are much more than £4800 but I'll be happy with a responsive resolution. Whenever I contact live chat or ask them they can't give me a clear explanation.

Staff are friendly and pleasant just seems that different departments and have little communication with each other.

No mention of the withdrawal or returned deposits...

It's been 4 days and I still don't understand the process. I'm assuming invitation to the loyalty package? I have not heard anything from them regarding my documents... We'll see what tomorrow brings.
I wonder if they would have found this mysterious self exclude if you hadn't won and managed the £4800 withdrawal? I suspect not. Another case of a casino allowing losing deposits, until a relatively big withdrawal is placed. I'm afraid this is rife across a lot of groups. Hope you get your deposits back. Kindred group however kept mine. Good luck.
 
Thanks for your replies. I'm assuming with them wanting documents that they are honouring the withdrawal. I don't see why else they would request the documents. I accept that they must have their reasons for the self exclusion. What I don't understand is allowing the first £700 withdrawal to go through without any security checks. I did deposit close to that amount but I certainly wouldn't have deposited a further 1600+ (think its around a couple hundred more) if I wasn't able to use their platform due to exclusion.

I think the next headache will be the birth certificate. I've never had problems in past casinos accepting it but perhaps if they are stalling to pay they may take up issue with it.
 
If you have been using sites for months, it would appear this particular group was happy to accept your deposits without mentioning s.e. It is only when you've requested large withdrawal they have decided to apply it. I would maybe ask them why i took so long to apply s.e? I would complain to commission, but they are toothless. More and more casinos are doing this because they know players have little way of complaining and getting deposits back.
 
If you have been using sites for months, it would appear this particular group was happy to accept your deposits without mentioning s.e. It is only when you've requested large withdrawal they have decided to apply it. I would maybe ask them why i took so long to apply s.e? I would complain to commission, but they are toothless. More and more casinos are doing this because they know players have little way of complaining and getting deposits back.

Where are you seeing more and more casinos doing this as it seems to be much less widespread than this time last year?
 
ok, but this time last year there were complaints about SE on here pretty much daily, now we get them but nowhere near as often. I'm just not seeing the problem increasing.
Maybe they are selective with who they apply it to now? To maximize money? Who knows. But it is still happening, when in reality nothing should get beyond registration if all details are exactly the same. I can only speak for myself, which they were.
 
So a recent chat suggests it was Dream Vegas. I still can't recall if I had signed up for it but nevertheless they are solid in that they have their reasons for self exclusion. They are still 'reviewing' the withdrawal and have asked for documents so I can only assume it's a matter of getting them through. I just hope for no more delays it's been 4-5 days in total.

If you have been using sites for months, it would appear this particular group was happy to accept your deposits without mentioning s.e. It is only when you've requested large withdrawal they have decided to apply it. I would maybe ask them why i took so long to apply s.e? I would complain to commission, but they are toothless. More and more casinos are doing this because they know players have little way of complaining and getting deposits back.

I've been depositing with Casimba for months but Casilando only a week. I deposited 600 because I had a £700 withdrawal. That went through okay and they sent me it. The next day I deposited around £100 and won £4800. I felt it was safe sat in pending because you can't reverse withdrawals. So I deposited my own cash around £1600+ more. I waited the 48 hour pending but had no answers from them until I couldn't log in with no explanation from email. I would say communication has been the worst experience of it all. I can't see why they wouldn't pay the withdrawal.
 
So a recent chat suggests it was Dream Vegas. I still can't recall if I had signed up for it but nevertheless they are solid in that they have their reasons for self exclusion. They are still 'reviewing' the withdrawal and have asked for documents so I can only assume it's a matter of getting them through. I just hope for no more delays it's been 4-5 days in total.



I've been depositing with Casimba for months but Casilando only a week. I deposited 600 because I had a £700 withdrawal. That went through okay and they sent me it. The next day I deposited around £100 and won £4800. I felt it was safe sat in pending because you can't reverse withdrawals. So I deposited my own cash around £1600+ more. I waited the 48 hour pending but had no answers from them until I couldn't log in with no explanation from email. I would say communication has been the worst experience of it all. I can't see why they wouldn't pay the withdrawal.
I hope they honor the £4800 withdrawal, as it maybe cost them more to refund all your casimba deposits? I just hope you get something, but my experience with casino groups is being told to escalate to commission.
 
I hope they honor the £4800 withdrawal, as it maybe cost them more to refund all your casimba deposits? I just hope you get something, but my experience with casino groups is being told to escalate to commission.

Thanks I'm hoping so.

I can only hope they take Birth certificate or another form of ID because I tried renewing my passport today and it's put on an indefinite hold as it's classed as a non-emergency.
 
Well the good news is that they will be honouring the withdrawal. I am just dreading the fact that I can't get my passport renewed, I tried contacting the passport offices and they are only doing so in cases of emergency.

I have sent off a copy of my original Birth certificate, an picture of my expired passport, my bank card and council tax bill. I really hope that is enough.

Just want to say the live chat have been very patient and friendly with me. They do have very little communication with the other departments but they have tried their best.
 

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Just got this strange message from Casilando:

Thank you for your response.

Unfortunately due to recent account developments, it appears that you have been Self-Excluded within our casino network;
Consequently, hat means that the invitation has since been revoked.

We wish you everything of the best going forward.

Kind regards
Casino Support


I have sent my documents off but I'm very confused with this process. First I deposit and get a first withdrawal perfectly fine. So I deposit alot more because I felt I could trust them. Then they offer me a loyalty vip package and then out of nowhere my account is self-excluded. All whilst waiting on a £4800 withdrawal. I don't even recall excluding on any of their sites. I respect and accept that they have their reasons but would like a resolution to the withdrawal. As I had been depositing at their other casino Casimba for months without any issue. My deposits to Casilando and Casimba combined are much more than £4800 but I'll be happy with a responsive resolution. Whenever I contact live chat or ask them they can't give me a clear explanation.

Staff are friendly and pleasant just seems that different departments and have little communication with each other.

No mention of the withdrawal or returned deposits...

It's been 4 days and I still don't understand the process. I'm assuming invitation to the loyalty package? I have not heard anything from them regarding my documents... We'll see what tomorrow brings.

Hi @cathsparkes
@Slottery was right yesterday was a public holiday on Malta. Please pm me as I need your username (don't post it here) to be able to foolow up on this and seek for a resolution.
 
A quick update. I got in touch with Maja who has been quite helpful and found that the documents have been accepted. Apparently there is a flag on the account so they need to do an additional check. Although I have not recieved any news by email I'm very glad my documents were accepted. Not resolved as of yet but hopefully should be soon.
 
Going on the 4th day since I sent documents in and waiting for this email that support have told me to wait for. They keep saying reviewing account still. And I think even Maja as much as she was helpful, unfortunately limited on what she can get out of them. It seems different departments don't have much communication with each other.

Very frustrating.
 
Hi guys,

Not sure how to proceed on this.

As I knew they would, they are saying they need photo ID. However, being in the UK right now it's been neigh on impossible to obtain a passport or a driving license for renewal. I had sent them my original birth certificate as I've never had issues with casinos before with that. I had also sent them a picture of my expired passport.

Maja (The now ex casino representative) had said that they had accepted my documents and that there was just additional information needed.

So my mind is boggled. It took them 4 days just to turn around and say "oh actually you do need photo ID"
 

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Hi guys,

Not sure how to proceed on this.

As I knew they would, they are saying they need photo ID. However, being in the UK right now it's been neigh on impossible to obtain a passport or a driving license for renewal. I had sent them my original birth certificate as I've never had issues with casinos before with that. I had also sent them a picture of my expired passport.

Maja (The now ex casino representative) had said that they had accepted my documents and that there was just additional information needed.

So my mind is boggled. It took them 4 days just to turn around and say "oh actually you do need photo ID"

Have you explained you don't have photo ID, and you can't actually get any?
Ask them which regulatory requirement states they are the only 2 forms of ID they can accept.
 
Have you explained you don't have photo ID, and you can't actually get any?
Ask them which regulatory requirement states they are the only 2 forms of ID they can accept.

Thanks I'll email them. The representative said that my documents had been processed and it was fine. So I have no idea what is going on. As seen in the attached photo. EDIT: Maja said she's looking into this.

Call me paranoid but because of my predicament I think they are using it as an excuse not to pay out. I've always passed KYC and identity checks in the past. Whilst I do understand I need to sort out photo ID its neigh on impossible atm.

It is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19). Do not apply unless you need a passport urgently for compassionate reasons.

The terms they have stated:
5.4
ADDITIONAL VERIFICATION CHECKS: We may make use of third party agencies to confirm your age, identity, address, payment details and methods or any other information that you provide to us. This is to satisfy our licence obligations, routine security checks and to safeguard the integrity of your account This process will involve checking the disclosed details against certain (public or private) databases. By entering into this process, you agree that we may use, record and disclose such personal information and this data may be recorded by us or them. The third parties that we use is fully aware of its obligations under the Data Protection Act and will always act in accordance with its provisions and our instructions.
 

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