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I attempted to withdraw funds from the casino, but the withdrawal was unexpectedly cancelled. On the verification page, my status initially showed as "verified," but it later changed to "pending." When I contacted support for clarification, they requested additional documents. I followed every step they asked. Despite providing multiple forms of documentation, such as bank statements and utility bills, my submissions were repeatedly rejected without any explanation other than that they "did not meet the criteria."

After this ongoing cycle, I was suddenly informed that my account had been closed and, as stated in the email I received, "all funds have been confiscated." (This is exactly what they wrote, I included the screenshot with the attached files) Even if the casino believes there was a breach of its Terms of Service, it is unacceptable and unlawful to confiscate my balance entirely, especially without refunding my initial deposit.

I also discovered - too late - that another customer reported an identical issue, where their documents were repeatedly rejected without any clear reason. Link to the thread: https://casino.guru/forum/complaints-discussion/betista-online-casino-warning

What should I do to get my money back, right now the support keep sending me automated answers.

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Dear LostNikolas,

Thank you very much for submitting your complaint. I’m sorry to hear about your problem. Please allow me to ask you a few questions, so I can understand the whole situation completely.  

• Could you please advise which games you focused on - slots, live casino, sports betting, etc.?  
• Have you registered with correct data and were you over the age of 18, please?  
• Did you accumulate your winnings with or without an active bonus?  

I hope we will be able to help you to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Thank you very much in advance for your reply.  

Best regards,  

Katarina

**Could you please advise which games you focused on - slots, live casino, sports betting, etc.?  

I didn't play much, I wanted to verify the account first to activate the withdrawal before playing or depositing more.

**Have you registered with correct data and were you over the age of 18, please?  

YES and YES, I'm 20

**Did you accumulate your winnings with or without an active bonus?  

No bonus was activated, and like I said, I didn't play much.

Dear LostNikolas,

thank you for your reply.

Have you used a VPN when accessing this casino, please?

Regarding your deposit, could you please confirm whether it has been wagered? Please note that most online casinos require deposited funds to be wagered in order to comply with anti–money laundering regulations. This requirement is also outlined in the following rule:

8.11. All deposited funds are non withdrawable until they are wagered three times for slots (wager x3) and ten times for all table games (wager x10). For sports, funds must be wagered once (min odds 1.50) before withdrawal is permitted.

Could you please forward all communications you have had with this casino to katarina.d@casino.guru. This includes emails, live chat transcripts, and any accompanying screenshots.

Kindly notify me here in the thread once the email has been sent.

Looking forward to your reply.

Katarina

No, I did not use a VPN.

Yes, the full amount was wagered.

I’ve forwarded all three chat transcripts to the email you mentioned ( katarina.d@casino.guru ) . As you can see, the responses were very inconsistent. At times my documents were marked as accepted, then suddenly those same documents were rejected, and when I asked about it, I was told they were actually accepted, only for them to be rejected again later.

Despite receiving emails from the website confirming that my documents were approved, it’s clear they’re simply looking for an excuse to confiscate my deposits, which is unlawful under any circumstances.

Dear LostNikolas,

Thank you for your cooperation and for providing all the necessary information. I truly appreciate the time and effort you’ve taken to share everything with us so far.

Your complaint will now move to the next stage of our process and be handled by your dedicated Resolver, Romi (romana.r@casino.guru). This is a standard step in our procedure, as the Resolver will take over communication with the casino directly and manage your case from this point onward.

No action is required from you right now. Your Resolver will reach out through this thread if any additional details are needed. You can rest assured that your case is in very capable hands.

I wish you the best of luck and hope your case will be resolved to your satisfaction soon.

Kind regards,

Katarina

Dear user,

I'm Romi, and I will be taking care of your complaint from now on. If there have been any new updates regarding this case since the last information provided, please let me know.

I would like to invite the Betista Casino's representatives to join this discussion and provide any available information to help resolve this issue.

Dear Betista Casino,

Could you please provide detailed information about this case?

Thank you in advance for your response.

Best regards,

Romi

Hello,

Thank you for the opportunity to provide a response regarding this matter.

After thoroughly reviewing the customer’s account, we would like to emphasize that our actions are guided by our commitment to a fair and secure gaming environment.

We would like to highlight the fact that the customer started their verification process, and once you upload the document in the Identity section, there is an automatic check which means that you uploaded your documents. Based on this, we would like to clarify that the uploaded documents are reviewed by a dedicated team in order to ensure the security and the safety of the accounts. 

In the aforementioned process, it was flagged that the details provided during the registration were different than the ones provided via the requested documents. The false information provided and the discrepancies between the player's details led to the forfeiture of the funds, which was conducting according to the agreed Terms & Conditions, at the moment of registration, specifically, section 10. 

We hope this message clarifies the situation. 

Best regards,

Betista Team 

The details were not different, why on EARTH would they be different??? It appears that this situation is being used as an excuse to permanently ban the account and seize the balance, rather than to resolve any genuine verification issue. Even if discrepancies were identified during the verification process, this does not automatically entitle you to confiscate deposited funds.

And like I mentioned in the original post, another customer has reported an identical issue, where their verification documents were repeatedly rejected without any clear or meaningful explanation, ultimately leading to account restriction and loss of funds. This suggests a broader pattern rather than an isolated incident, raising serious concerns about the transparency and fairness of your verification process.

Link to the thread: https://casino.guru/forum/complaints-discussion/betista-online-casino-warning

Dear Betista Casino,

Thank you for the information.

Please send the submitted documents to my email address, romana.r@casino.guru, so we can see if it is really as you explained.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Best regards,

Romi

We would like to ask the casino to reply to this complaint. We are extending the timer by 7 days. If the casino fails to respond in the set time frame, we will close the complaint as ‘unresolved’ which may negatively affect its rating.

Hello,

We would like to emphasize our ongoing commitment to maintaining the security and privacy of our customers and their personal data, which they provide through the platform.

In this regard, please be informed that we are requesting a public confirmation from the customer indicating their agreement with this approach, specifically granting permission to share certain private information from their account, such as their proof of identity and any additional information required in order to clarify this matter.

Best regards,

Betista Casino

I do not consent to sharing my ID card. This is a matter of privacy and data protection. The reasons provided by the casino do not justify the collection or storage of such sensitive personal information and appear unfounded. I am not comfortable exposing myself to unnecessary risks of misuse, data breaches, or identity theft.

Especially since this is not the first time they play these games, as I stated in my original message with proof from this forum.

Dear user,

Please rest assured that it won't be shared publicly but only by email.

We need to check out if everything is ok with the documents you have provided; otherwise, we won't be able to help you.

Respectfully,

Romi

Dear LostNikolas,

We are extending the timer by 7 days. Please, be aware that in case you fail to respond in the given time frame or don’t require any further assistance, we will reject the complaint.

We regret to inform you that, due to the lack of response from the player to our messages, inquiries, and reminder, we are unable to proceed with further investigation or provide potential solutions at this time. As a result, we must close this complaint for the moment.
However, please note that the player retains the option to reopen this complaint at any time in the future should they choose to resume communication. We remain open and ready to assist in resolving the matter should the player decide to reach out again.

Thank you for your understanding.

Best regards,
Romi
Casino.Guru