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The player from the United States reported that Bitz Casino had failed to enforce its Self-Exclusion Policy despite numerous requests for self-exclusion due to gambling addiction. After continued acceptance of his deposits totaling $13,800 and a lack of responsive action, Bitz eventually blocked his account only after escalated complaints. The player sought a full refund of his deposits made after notifying the casino of his addiction. We concluded that Bitz's justification of technical issues with the self-exclusion feature did not excuse the acceptance of deposits following the player's clear disclosure of addiction and self-exclusion requests. Manual account blocking had been possible, as demonstrated by the eventual account block on December 16, which contradicted the casino's earlier claims. The complaint was closed as unresolved due to the casino's refusal to issue a refund, and the player was advised to escalate the matter to the Anjouan Gaming Licensing Authority. The complaint was later reopened and was ultimately marked as resolved by the player, as both parties agreed on a refund amount.
Igrač iz Sjedinjenih Država je prijavio da kazino Bic nije sproveo svoju Politiku samoisključenja uprkos brojnim zahtevima za samoisključenje zbog zavisnosti od kockanja. Nakon kontinuiranog prihvatanja njegovih depozita u ukupnom iznosu od 13.800 dolara i nedostatka odgovorne akcije, Bic je na kraju blokirao njegov nalog tek nakon eskaliranih žalbi. Igrač je tražio potpuni povraćaj svojih depozita uplaćenih nakon što je obavestio kazino o svojoj zavisnosti. Zaključili smo da Bicovo opravdanje tehničkih problema sa funkcijom samoisključenja ne opravdava prihvatanje depozita nakon što je igrač jasno otkrio zavisnost i zahteve za samoisključenje. Ručno blokiranje naloga je bilo moguće, što je pokazano konačnim blokiranjem naloga 16. decembra, što je bilo u suprotnosti sa ranijim tvrdnjama kazina. Žalba je zatvorena kao nerešena zbog odbijanja kazina da izda povraćaj novca, a igraču je savetovano da eskalira stvar Agenciji za licenciranje igara Anžuana. Žalba je kasnije ponovo otvorena i na kraju je igrač označio kao rešenu, jer su se obe strane složile oko iznosa povraćaja.
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I. UVOD
Ova žalba se odnosi na neuspeh Bitc kazina da sprovede sopstvenu Politiku samoisključenja i obaveze odgovornog kockanja nakon jasnog obaveštenja o zavisnosti od kockanja, njegova pogrešna predstavljanja u vezi sa mogućnošću ručnog ograničavanja naloga i kontinuirano prihvatanje depozita i podsticanje na kockanje sve dok nisu nastali značajni gubici.
Bic je javno izjavio da igrači koji veruju da troše previše vremena ili novca na kockanje mogu da zahtevaju samoisključenje kontaktiranjem podrške. Kada su te zaštite jasno, više puta i pre nego što su uplaćeni bilo kakvi depoziti, Bic je odbio da deluje.
II. KLjUČNE ČINjENICE I HRONOLOGIJA
Prvo obaveštenje pre depozita
Otvorio sam nalog kod Bitza 7. decembra 2025. Pre nego što sam uplatio bilo kakve depozite, pregledao sam Bitzovu politiku samoisključivanja i pokušao da pristupim alatima za odgovorno kockanje unutar svog naloga. Link za odgovorno kockanje nije funkcionisao i vodio je do mrtve stranice.
Pošto nisu bile dostupne nikakve zaštitne mere za samostalno korišćenje, odmah sam kontaktirao podršku zahtevajući trajno zatvaranje naloga i samoisključenje. Pisano sam izjavio da sam problematični kockar sa zavisnošću i da ne mogu da igram u kazinima bez funkcionalnih ograničenja ili alata za samoisključenje.
Ponovljeni zahtevi i odbijanje
Tokom narednih dana, više od petnaest puta sam putem imejla, ćaskanja uživo i Telegrama tražio samoisključenje, zatvaranje naloga, blokiranje depozita ili ograničenja. Svaki zahtev je odbijen.
Bic je više puta izjavio da je samoisključenje moguće samo preko neispravnog portala za odgovorno kockanje, da portal nije dostupan zbog tehničkih problema i da ručno samoisključenje, zatvaranje naloga, blokiranje depozita ili ograničenja nisu moguća iz pravnih ili tehničkih razloga. Ove izjave su date više puta i u pisanoj formi.
Kontinuirani depoziti i podsticaji
Uprkos jasnom obaveštenju o zavisnosti od kockanja i ponovljenim zahtevima za prekid igre, Bic je nastavio da prima depozite, nastavio je sa marketinškim komunikacijama i dodelio ličnog menadžera koji je podsticao nastavak kockanja.
Nakon obaveštenja, Bic je prihvatio depozite u iznosu od 13.800 dolara. Nisu primenjene nikakve zaštitne mere.
Iznenadni preokret nakon eskalacije
Nakon što sam formalno eskalirao stvar i poslao zahtev u kojem sam obavestio da ću podneti žalbe Casino Guru-u i Bitcointalk-u, Bitz je naglo blokirao moj nalog 16. decembra 2025. godine.
Ovo je direktno protivrečilo više od nedelju dana pisanih izjava da je ručna akcija nemoguća i potvrđuje da je Bic imao mogućnost da ograniči ili zatvori moj nalog, ali je odlučio da to ne učini dok se gubici nisu dogodili.
Ponuda za delimično poravnanje
Nakon ograničenja naloga, viši menadžer po imenu Stiven ponudio je delimičan povraćaj od 5.000 dolara. Odbio sam ponudu jer bi to omogućilo kompaniji Bitz da zadrži većinu sredstava prihvaćenih nakon što su zaštite odgovornog kockanja bile aktivirane i odbijene. Bitz je od tada prestao sa značajnim angažmanom.
Prikrivanje nakon žalbe
Od 19. decembra 2025. godine, Bitz je uklonio svoju Politiku samoisključivanja sa svoje veb stranice i uklonio vezu ka portalu za odgovorno kockanje sa profila igrača nakon što su ova pitanja javno pokrenuta. Sačuvao sam snimke ekrana koji prikazuju prethodno postojanje oba i njihovo uklanjanje.
III. PROBLEME U OBLASTU LICENCIRANjA
Bic tvrdi da posluje pod licencom za igre na sreću kompanije Anžuan. Bic ne prikazuje pečat licence kompanije Anžuan na svojoj veb stranici. Registar licenci za igre na sreću kompanije Anžuan navodi da je licenca za Win Sector NV istekla 21. novembra 2025. godine. Ovo je relevantno jer se operateri sa licencom kompanije Anžuan obično oslanjaju na okvir za licenciranje kako bi implementirali i validirali mehanizme samoisključenja.
IV. ODGOVORNO NEUSPEH U KOKCANjU
Ovaj slučaj se ne odnosi na gubitak novca od kockanja. Radi se o kazinu koji je reklamirao zaštitu od odgovornog kockanja, dobio jasno obaveštenje o zavisnosti od kockanja pre bilo kakvih depozita, odbio da primeni samoisključenje ili ograničenja, nastavio da prihvata depozite i podstiče kockanje, delovao tek nakon eskalacije, a zatim pokušao da zadrži većinu sredstava kroz delimični povraćaj sredstava.
Alati za odgovorno kockanje koji funkcionišu tek nakon što se šteta dogodi nisu zaštita.
V. ZATRAŽENO REŠENjE
Tražim povraćaj od 13.800 dolara, što predstavlja sve depozite primljene nakon što je Bic primio jasno obaveštenje o zavisnosti od kockanja i ponovljene zahteve za samoisključenje i zatvaranje naloga.
VI. DOKAZI
Mogu da obezbedim pisanu komunikaciju sa podrškom kompanije Bitz, snimke ekrana neispravnog portala za odgovorno kockanje, snimke ekrana Politike samoisključenja pre uklanjanja, snimke ekrana koji prikazuju uklanjanje 19. decembra, evidenciju o depozitima, komunikaciju putem Telegrama, uključujući ponudu za poravnanje, i formalno pismo zahteva.
I. INTRODUCTION
This complaint concerns Bitz Casino’s failure to enforce its own Self-Exclusion Policy and responsible gambling obligations after clear notice of gambling addiction, its misrepresentations regarding its ability to manually restrict accounts, and its continued acceptance of deposits and inducement to gamble until substantial losses occurred.
Bitz publicly represented that players who believe they are spending too much time or money gambling may request self-exclusion by contacting support. When those protections were invoked clearly, repeatedly, and before any deposits were made, Bitz refused to act.
II. KEY FACTS AND TIMELINE
Initial notice before deposits
I opened an account at Bitz on December 7, 2025. Before making any deposits, I reviewed Bitz’s Self-Exclusion Policy and attempted to access responsible gambling tools inside my account. The Responsible Gambling link was nonfunctional and led to a dead page.
Because no self-service safeguards were available, I immediately contacted support requesting permanent account closure and self-exclusion. I disclosed in writing that I am a problem gambler with an addiction and cannot play at casinos without functioning limits or self-exclusion tools.
Repeated requests and refusal
Over the following days, I requested self-exclusion, account closure, deposit blocks, or limits more than fifteen times via email, live chat, and Telegram. Every request was denied.
Bitz repeatedly stated that self-exclusion was only possible through the broken Responsible Gambling portal, that the portal was unavailable due to technical issues, and that manual self-exclusion, account closure, deposit blocks, or limits were not possible for legal or technical reasons. These representations were made repeatedly and in writing.
Continued deposits and inducement
Despite clear notice of gambling addiction and repeated requests to stop play, Bitz continued accepting deposits, continued marketing communications, and assigned a personal manager who encouraged continued gambling.
After notice, Bitz accepted $13,800 in deposits. No safeguards were applied.
Sudden reversal after escalation
After I formally escalated the matter and sent a demand letter advising that I would file complaints with Casino Guru and Bitcointalk, Bitz abruptly blocked my account on December 16, 2025.
This directly contradicted more than a week of written statements that manual action was impossible and confirms that Bitz had the ability to restrict or close my account but chose not to do so until after the losses occurred.
Partial settlement offer
Following the account restriction, a senior manager named Steven offered a partial refund of $5,000. I rejected the offer because it would allow Bitz to retain most funds accepted after responsible gambling protections were invoked and denied. Bitz has since ceased meaningful engagement.
Post-complaint concealment
As of December 19, 2025, Bitz removed its Self-Exclusion Policy from its website and removed the Responsible Gambling portal link from the player profile after these issues were raised publicly. I have preserved screenshots showing the prior existence of both and their removal.
III. LICENSING CONCERNS
Bitz claims to operate under an Anjouan Gaming license. Bitz does not display an Anjouan licensing seal on its website. The Anjouan Gaming License Register lists the license for Win Sector N.V. as expired as of November 21, 2025. This is relevant because Anjouan-licensed operators typically rely on the licensing framework to implement and validate self-exclusion mechanisms.
IV. RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING FAILURE
This case is not about losing money gambling. It concerns a casino that advertised responsible gambling protections, received clear notice of gambling addiction before any deposits, refused to implement self-exclusion or limits, continued accepting deposits and encouraging gambling, acted only after escalation, then attempted to retain most funds through a partial refund.
Responsible gambling tools that function only after harm occurs are not protections.
V. REQUESTED RESOLUTION
I request a refund of $13,800, representing all deposits accepted after Bitz received clear notice of gambling addiction and repeated requests for self-exclusion and account closure.
VI. EVIDENCE
I can provide written communications with Bitz support, screenshots of the broken Responsible Gambling portal, screenshots of the Self-Exclusion Policy before removal, screenshots showing removal on December 19, deposit records, Telegram communications including the settlement offer, and the formal demand letter.
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Zdravo,
Hvala vam puno što ste podneli ovu žalbu. Žao mi je što ste imali ovaj problem. Dozvolite mi da postavim nekoliko pitanja kako bismo razjasnili situaciju.
Kakav je odgovor korisničke podrške dobijen putem imejla 8. decembra, kada je jasno navedeno da se sedmodnevni period samoisključenja treba odmah primeniti?
Molimo vas da navedete na koju imejl adresu za podršku kazina su poslati vaši zahtevi za samoisključenje.
Da li sam dobro razumeo/la da nikakva ograničenja nisu primenjena na račun do 16. decembra?
Molimo vas da preostalu komunikaciju sa korisničkom podrškom u vezi sa zahtevima za samoisključenje i ponudom za povraćaj novca prosledite na veronika.f@casino.guru , kako bi se situacija mogla u potpunosti preispitati.
Nadam se da ćemo moći da rešimo ovaj problem što je pre moguće. Unapred hvala na odgovoru.
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Hello,
Thank you very much for submitting this complaint. I’m sorry to hear about the problem being experienced. Please allow me to ask a few questions to clarify the situation.
What response was received from customer support via email on December 8, when it was clearly stated that the 7-day self-exclusion period should be implemented immediately?
Please specify which casino support email address your self-exclusion requests were sent to.
Am I correct in understanding that no restrictions whatsoever were applied to the account until December 16?
Please forward the remaining communication with customer support regarding the self-exclusion requests and the refund offer to veronika.f@casino.guru, so that the situation can be reviewed in full.
I hope we will be able to help resolve this issue as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for the reply.
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Veronika
Due to the increased volume of complaints during this time of year, we kindly request your patience while awaiting our responses. We aim to publish each complaint within 72 hours of submission, but reserve up to 7 days to reply to any subsequent comments. Additionally, please be aware that it might take a bit longer for your complaint to be assigned to a resolver, as we are currently managing over 1,000 complaints. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. Wishing you a delightful holiday season, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Zdravo Veronika,
Hvala vam na poruci. Cenim priliku da razjasnim zapisnik. Molim vas da pogledate moje odgovore u nastavku, organizovane tako da direktno odgovore na svako pitanje.
Kakav je odgovor korisničke podrške dobijen putem imejla 8. decembra, kada je jasno navedeno da se sedmodnevni period samoisključenja treba odmah primeniti?
8. decembra, nakon što sam eksplicitno naložio Bitz Support-u da odmah započne obavezno sedmodnevnu samoisključenost, nisam dobio nikakav odgovor putem e-pošte kojim se potvrđuje da je isključenje pokrenuto ili primenjeno.
Dana 9. decembra, nakon što nisam dobio nikakvu potvrdu niti ograničenje, ponovo sam kontaktirao imejlom ponavljajući da sam više puta zahtevao trajno samoisključenje i upozoravajući da ću eskalirati stvar ako se zahtev nastavi ignorisati. Kasnije istog dana, podrška kompanije Bitz je odgovorila sa uputstvima koja zahtevaju da igrač završi sedmodnevno samoisključenje, ali bez priznanja mog uputstva od 8. decembra da se isključivanje započne odmah i bez primene bilo kakvih ograničenja.
Paralelno sa tim, 8. i 9. decembra, obavešten sam putem podrške putem ćaskanja uživo na sajtu Bitz i od strane mog dodeljenog ličnog menadžera putem Telegrama da odeljak za samoisključivanje i odgovorno igranje na sajtu nije dostupan zbog održavanja. Više puta mi je rečeno da, pošto alat nije u funkciji, samoisključivanje, ograničenja, blokiranje depozita i ograničenje naloga ne mogu biti pokrenuti.
Shodno tome, iako sam izričito pristao na zahtev od 7 dana i zatražio da on počne odmah 8. decembra, Bic je preko više kanala potvrdio da se to ne može sprovesti. Tokom ovog perioda nisu primenjena nikakva ograničenja na nalog.
Molimo vas da navedete na koju imejl adresu za podršku kazina su poslati vaši zahtevi za samoisključenje.
Zahtevi za samoisključenje su poslati na adresu e-pošte za podršku kazina: support@bitzmail.io .
Pored imejla, takođe sam više puta slao zahteve za samoisključivanje i zatvaranje naloga putem Bitzove podrške putem ćaskanja uživo i direktno mom dodeljenom ličnom menadžeru putem Telegrama.
Ispod je Telegram poruka koju mi je poslao moj dodeljeni lični menadžer 9. decembra. Ova poruka je uključena jer se pojavila nakon što sam otkrio zavisnost od kockanja i zatražio samoisključenje, i odražava stav kompanije Bic u to vreme. Poruka potvrđuje da samoisključenje nije bilo dostupno zbog „održavanja" i obeshrabruje upotrebu tehničkih ograničenja tako što umesto toga sugeriše ličnu snagu volje. Ovo pokazuje da je osoblje kompanije Bic, na svim kanalima, tretiralo samoisključenje kao nedostupno, a ne kao obaveznu zaštitnu meru nakon što je zavisnost otkrivena.
Posebno ću vam putem e-pošte poslati dodatne relevantne informacije, uključujući ponudu za povraćaj novca, radi potpunog pregleda.
Da li sam dobro razumeo/la da nikakva ograničenja nisu primenjena na račun do 16. decembra?
Da. Na nalog nisu primenjena nikakva ograničenja do 16. decembra.
Poruka od 8. decembra je trenutak kada sam eksplicitno otkrio zavisnost od kockanja i zatražio da samoisključenje odmah počne. Od tog trenutka pa nadalje, obaveze odgovornog kockanja su očigledno bile aktivirane. Uprkos tome, nikakvo ograničenje, blokada ili ograničenje nije primenjeno na nalog do 16. decembra.
Nije verodostojno da onlajn kazino tvrdi da nema mogućnost ručnog ograničavanja ili blokiranja igračevog naloga. Bic je pokazao da takva ručna kontrola postoji kada je blokirao nalog 16. decembra, nakon što je otprilike osam dana tvrdio da je ručna akcija pravno ili tehnički nemoguća.
Nalog je blokiran tek nakon što sam poslao zvanično pismo zahteva 14. decembra i obavestio Bitc 16. decembra da ću eskalirati problem ako se ne reši. Ovo potvrđuje da je ograničenje traženo 8. decembra bilo tehnički moguće, ali nije sprovedeno.
Dodatni kontekst u vezi sa promenama veb stranice Bitz
Posebno, želim da napomenem da je, nakon što je ovo pitanje javno pokrenuto, Bitz uklonio linkove za svoju Politiku samoisključivanja i Odgovorno igranje sa veb stranice oko 19. decembra. Sačuvao sam snimke ekrana koji prikazuju njihovo prethodno postojanje i uklanjanje, u slučaju da je ovaj kontekst relevantan prilikom pregleda trenutne stranice.
Hello Veronika,
Thank you for your message. I appreciate the opportunity to clarify the record. Please see my responses below, organized to address each question directly.
What response was received from customer support via email on December 8, when it was clearly stated that the 7-day self-exclusion period should be implemented immediately?
On December 8, after I explicitly instructed Bitz Support to start the mandatory 7-day self-exclusion immediately, I received no email response confirming that the exclusion had been initiated or applied.
On December 9, after receiving no confirmation and no restriction, I followed up again by email reiterating that I had requested permanent self-exclusion multiple times and warning that I would escalate the matter if the request continued to be ignored. Later that same day, Bitz Support responded with instructions requiring completion of a 7-day self-exclusion by the player, but without acknowledging my December 8 instruction to begin the exclusion immediately and without applying any restriction.
In parallel, on December 8 and December 9, I was informed through Bitz live chat support and by my assigned personal manager via Telegram that the self-exclusion and responsible gaming section of the site was unavailable due to maintenance. I was repeatedly told that because the tool was down, self-exclusion, limits, deposit blocking, and account restriction could not be initiated.
Accordingly, although I expressly agreed to the 7-day requirement and requested it to start immediately on December 8, Bitz confirmed across multiple channels that it could not be implemented. No restrictions of any kind were applied to the account during this period.
Please specify which casino support email address your self-exclusion requests were sent to.
The self-exclusion requests were sent to the casino’s support email address: support@bitzmail.io.
In addition to email, I also made repeated self-exclusion and account closure requests through Bitz’s live chat support and directly to my assigned personal manager via Telegram.
Below is a Telegram message sent to me by my assigned personal manager on December 9. This message is included because it occurred after I disclosed gambling addiction and requested self-exclusion, and it reflects Bitz’s position at that time. The message confirms that self-exclusion was unavailable due to "maintenance" and discourages the use of technical restrictions by suggesting personal willpower instead. This shows that Bitz staff, across channels, treated self-exclusion as unavailable rather than as a mandatory protective measure once addiction was disclosed.
I will separately forward to you by email, additional relevant communications, including the refund offer, for full review.
Am I correct in understanding that no restrictions whatsoever were applied to the account until December 16?
Yes. No restrictions of any kind were applied to the account until December 16.
The December 8 message is the point at which I explicitly disclosed gambling addiction and requested self-exclusion to begin immediately. From that moment forward, responsible gambling obligations were clearly triggered. Despite this, no restriction, block, or limitation was applied to the account until December 16.
It is not credible for an online casino to claim it lacks the ability to manually restrict or block a player’s account. Bitz demonstrated that such manual control exists when it blocked the account on December 16, after having stated for approximately eight days that manual action was legally or technically impossible.
The account was only blocked after I sent a formal demand letter on December 14 and advised Bitz on December 16 that I would escalate the matter if it was not resolved. This confirms that the restriction requested on December 8 was technically possible but not implemented.
Additional Context Regarding Bitz Website Changes
Separately, I want to note that after this matter was raised publicly, Bitz removed its Self-Exclusion Policy and Responsible Gaming links from the website on or around December 19. I have preserved screenshots showing their prior existence and removal, in case this context is relevant when reviewing the current site.
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Zdravo Veronika,
Radi potpunosti i transparentnosti, želim da napomenem da je žalba protiv AskGamblers podneta 19. decembra istovremeno sa ovom žalbom protiv Casino Guru-a. AskGamblers je zatvorio slučaj 25. decembra kao nerešen isključivo zato što je Bitz odbio da odgovori u propisanom roku. Zatvaranje je bilo isključivo proceduralno i nije se zasnivalo na osnovama moje žalbe.
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Hello Veronika,
For completeness and transparency, I want to note that an AskGamblers complaint was filed on December 19 at the same time as this Casino Guru complaint. AskGamblers closed the case on December 25 as unresolved solely because Bitz refused to respond within their required deadline. The closure was procedural only and not based on the merits of my complaint.
I am continuing with Casino Guru’s review and will cooperate fully with any additional requests for information.
Thank you for your time and attention.
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Vremenska linija neuspeha odgovornog igranja Bitz
7. decembar 2025.
18:19
Nalog je registrovan.
• Bicova veb stranica je prikazivala Politiku samoisključivanja na https://bitz.io/self-policy , link je bio blizu Uslova i odredbi.
• Odeljak 6.8 Uslova navodi da igrači koji osećaju da gube kontrolu mogu omogućiti samoisključenje putem odeljka Odgovorno igranje na svom nalogu.
Imejl je poslat podršci Bitza sa zahtevom za trajno zatvaranje naloga. U imejlu je objašnjeno da je otvaranje novih naloga neprikladno kako bi se zaobišla ograničenja gubitaka u drugim kazinima.
8. decembar 2025.
10:09 pre podne
Poslat je imejl sa dodatnim informacijama nakon što nije primljen odgovor.
14:22 – 15:03
Ćaskanje uživo sa agentom za podršku Lanom.
• Zatražio/la sam trajno zatvaranje zbog problema sa kockanjem.
• Podrška je izjavila da račun ne može biti zatvoren, depoziti ne mogu biti blokirani i da se ograničenja ne mogu primeniti osim ako se ne koristi alat za samoograničavanje.
• Podrška je potvrdila da odeljak o odgovornom igranju nije u redu, ali je insistirala da nije moguće preduzeti nikakve ručne mere.
18:33
Imejl poslat podršci Bitza u kojem se eksplicitno otkriva zavisnost od kockanja i zahteva trajno zatvaranje.
21:07 – 21:52
Drugi razgovor uživo sa Lanom.
• Podrška je potvrdila da je samoisključivanje „u fazi održavanja".
• Nije bilo aktivno samoisključivanje.
• Podrška je odbila ručno zatvaranje, blokiranje depozita ili sprovođenje ograničenja u vezi sa određenom zemljom uprkos otkrivanju zavisnosti i prebivalištu u SAD.
21:12
Primljen je imejl od kompanije Bitz u kojem se navodi da je potrebno obavezno, nepovratno sedmodnevno samoisključenje pre brisanja naloga.
21:13
Poslat je odgovor kojim se potvrđuje saglasnost i zahteva da se sedmodnevno samoisključenje odmah započne.
21:56
Primljen je imejl kojim se dodeljuje lični menadžer/domaćin kazina i reklamira „posebna ponuda".
9. decembar 2025.
13:22
Poslat je imejl sa obaveštenjem da sedmodnevno isključenje nije počelo i da nalog ostaje neograničen. Pretila je eskalacija.
15:59
Bic je odgovorio navodeći da samoisključenje mora izvršiti igrač.
• Ovo je bilo u suprotnosti sa Bicovom politikom samoisključivanja, koja je dozvoljavala zahteve putem podrške.
9–14. decembar 2025.
Telegram komunikacija sa dodeljenim ličnim menadžerom.
• Menadžer je minimizirao tehničke mere zaštite i naglašavao samokontrolu i snagu volje u odnosu na formalnu isključenost.
• Kontinuirano angažovanje, bonusi, promocije i podsticanje za igru.
• Ponavljane izjave da alati za odgovorno igranje nisu bili dostupni.
15. decembar 2025.
11:28 – 12:09
Ćaskanje uživo sa agentom za podršku Džesi.
• Podrška je potvrdila da sistem samoisključivanja nije funkcionalan.
• Nije postojao alternativni metod za samoisključenje, zatvaranje računa, ograničavanje depozita ili primenu zaštitnih mera na zahtev igrača.
• Podrška je priznala da Bic može ručno da zatvori naloge zbog kršenja pravila, ali je odbila da to učini zbog zavisnosti od kockanja.
• Podrška je navela da igrači iz zemalja sa ograničenim pristupom i dalje mogu da igraju, što je suprotno Bitzovim uslovima.
16. decembar 2025.
Tek nakon eskalacije, lični menadžer je naznačio da će Bic nastaviti sa samoisključivanjem i blokiranjem naloga.
• Ručno blokiranje je sprovedeno nekoliko dana nakon ponovljenih zahteva i nakon što je Bic dozvolio 13.800 dolara depozita, uprkos obaveštenju o zavisnosti od kockanja i zahtevima za samoisključenje.
Uključenost višeg rukovodstva:
• Viši menadžer Stiven je ušao u istu Telegram temu, okarakterisao situaciju kao „klasičnu šemu" i implicirao krivicu igrača umesto da se pozabavi propustima u odgovornom igranju.
• Ubrzo nakon toga, Stiven je ponudio nagodbu od 5.000 dolara i zadržao blokadu naloga, implicitno priznajući izloženost povezanu sa propustima u odgovornom igranju. Nakon što sam odbio ponudu za povraćaj novca, Bic je prekinuo dalju komunikaciju.
19. decembar 2025.
Nakon javnog objavljivanja na Bitcointalk-u, Bitz je uklonio linkove za svoju Politiku samoisključivanja i Odgovorno igranje sa navigacije sajta. Ovo je prikrilo da je Bitz-ova sopstvena Politika samoisključivanja dozvoljavala isključenje i postavljanje ograničenja slanjem imejla podršci i da je Odeljak 6.8 Uslova i odredbi usmeravao igrače na odeljak Odgovorno igranje na kontrolnoj tabli naloga, što je dovelo do nefunkcionalne stranice. Uprkos uklanjanju sa Bitz veb stranice, obe stranice su ostale dostupne putem direktnog URL-a od 28. decembra 2025. godine.
Bitz Responsible Gaming Failure Timeline
December 7, 2025
6:19 PM
Account registered.
• Bitz’s website displayed a Self-Exclusion Policy at https://bitz.io/self-policy, linked near the Terms and Conditions.
• Section 6.8 of the Terms stated that players who feel they are losing control can enable self-exclusion through the Responsible Gaming section of their account.
Email sent to Bitz Support requesting permanent account closure. The email explained that opening new accounts was inappropriate to get around loss limits at other casinos.
December 8, 2025
10:09 AM
Follow-up email sent after receiving no response.
2:22 PM – 3:03 PM
Live chat with support agent Lana.
• I requested permanent closure due to a gambling problem.
• Support stated the account could not be closed, deposits could not be blocked, and no limits could be applied unless the Self-Restriction tool was used.
• Support acknowledged the Responsible Gaming section was broken but insisted no manual action was possible.
6:33 PM
Email sent to Bitz Support explicitly disclosing gambling addiction and requesting permanent closure.
9:07 PM – 9:52 PM
Second live chat with Lana.
• Support confirmed self-exclusion was "under maintenance."
• No self-exclusion was active.
• Support refused manual closure, deposit blocking, or enforcement of country restrictions despite addiction disclosure and U.S. residency.
9:12 PM
Email received from Bitz stating a mandatory, irreversible 7-day self-exclusion was required before account deletion.
9:13 PM
Reply sent confirming agreement and requesting the 7-day self-exclusion be started immediately.
9:56 PM
Email received assigning a personal manager/casino host and advertising a "special offer."
December 9, 2025
1:22 PM
Email sent noting the 7-day exclusion had not started and the account remained unrestricted. Escalation threatened.
3:59 PM
Bitz replied stating self-exclusion must be performed by the player.
• This contradicted Bitz’s own Self-Exclusion Policy, which allowed requests via support.
December 9–14, 2025
Telegram communications with the assigned personal manager.
• Manager minimized technical safeguards and emphasized self-control and willpower over formal exclusion.
• Continued engagement, bonuses, promotions, and encouragement to play.
• Repeated statements that responsible gaming tools were unavailable.
December 15, 2025
11:28 AM – 12:09 PM
Live chat with support agent Jessy.
• Support confirmed the self-exclusion system was non-functional.
• No alternative method existed to self-exclude, close the account, limit deposits, or apply safeguards at a player’s request.
• Support admitted Bitz can manually close accounts for rule violations but refused to do so for gambling addiction.
• Support stated players from restricted countries may still play, contradicting Bitz’s Terms.
December 16, 2025
Only after escalation did the personal manager indicate Bitz would proceed with self-exclusion and account blocking.
• Manual blocking was implemented days after repeated requests and following Bitz's allowance of $13,800 in deposits, despite notice of gambling addiction and requests for self-exclusion.
Senior management involvement:
• Senior manager Steven entered the same Telegram thread, characterized the situation as a "classic scheme," and implied player fault rather than addressing responsible gaming failures.
• Shortly thereafter, Steven offered a $5,000 settlement and maintained the account block, implicitly acknowledging exposure related to the responsible gaming failures. Following my decline of the refund offer, Bitz ceased further communication.
December 19, 2025
Following public disclosure on Bitcointalk, Bitz removed its Self-Exclusion Policy and Responsible Gaming links from site navigation. This concealed that Bitz’s own Self-Exclusion Policy permitted exclusion and setting limits by emailing support and that Section 6.8 of the Terms and Conditions directed players to a Responsible Gaming section in the account dashboard that led to a non-functional page. Despite removal from the Bitz website, both pages remained accessible via direct URL as of December 28, 2025.
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Thank you for your understanding and ongoing patience.
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Dodatni dokazi za zapisnik
Dodajem odlomak iz nezavisne recenzije kompanije Bitz koju je objavio Nik Hol, viši urednik Casinos.org (ažurirano 26. oktobra 2025. godine), a koja je napisana pre ovog spora.
U toj recenziji, g. Hol navodi da Bic nije imao funkcionalne alate za odgovorno igranje na nalogu i da je samoisključenje moralo biti zatraženo slanjem imejla podršci, nakon čega je obrađeno ručno nakon kašnjenja. Dalje napominje da nisu postojala ugrađena ograničenja depozita, vremenska ograničenja ili kontrole sesija i da su sve akcije odgovornog igranja zahtevale intervenciju osoblja.
Ovo je direktno povezano sa ovom žalbom.
U mom slučaju, Bic je više puta izjavio da:
• Odeljak o odgovornom kockanju i samoisključenju je bio „u fazi održavanja"
• Ručno samoisključivanje, blokiranje naloga, ograničenja depozita ili zaštitne mere nisu bili mogući
• Nije bilo moguće ponuditi alternativne mere zaštite dok alat nije bio dostupan
Te tvrdnje su u suprotnosti sa ovom nezavisnom recenzijom, koja potvrđuje da je Bic istorijski ručno rešavao samoisključivanje putem podrške, čak i bez funkcionalnog alata za kontrolnu tablu.
Pregled takođe prethodi mom izveštaju i sporu, pokazujući da odsustvo funkcionalnih alata za odgovorno igranje nije bio privremeni problem, već ustaljeno operativno stanje.
Iako je Bic na kraju primenio ručno isključivanje u mom slučaju nakon eskalacije, to se dogodilo tek nakon više dana odbijanja, kontinuiranog prihvatanja depozita i ponovljenih izjava da je ručno delovanje nemoguće. Taj niz se poklapa sa sistemskim nedostacima opisanim u pregledu i dodatno potvrđuje da su moji početni zahtevi za samoisključivanje nepravilno odbijeni.
Ovi dokazi se podnose da bi se pokazalo:
• Ručno samoisključivanje je bilo izvodljivo uprkos Bicovim tvrdnjama
• Nedostatak zaštitnih mera nije bio kratkoročni tehnički prekid
• Bicove izjave meni nisu bile u skladu sa njihovom stvarnom praksom
Podnosim ovo na razmatranje Casino Guru-u kao potvrđujući dokaz treće strane o sistemskim propustima u odgovornom igranju.
Additional evidence for the record
I am adding an excerpt from an independent third-party review of Bitz published by Nick Hall, Senior Editor of Casinos.org (updated October 26, 2025), written prior to this dispute.
In that review, Mr. Hall states that Bitz had no functional in-account responsible gaming tools, and that self-exclusion had to be requested by emailing support, after which it was processed manually after a delay. He further notes there were no built-in deposit limits, timeouts, or session controls, and that all responsible gaming actions required staff intervention.
This is directly relevant to this complaint.
In my case, Bitz repeatedly represented that:
• The Responsible Gaming and Self-Exclusion section was "under maintenance"
• Manual self-exclusion, account blocking, deposit limits, or safeguards were not possible
• No alternative safeguards could be offered while the tool was unavailable
Those representations are contradicted by this independent review, which confirms that Bitz historically handled self-exclusion manually via support, even without a functional dashboard tool.
The review also predates my account and dispute, demonstrating that the absence of functional responsible gaming tools was not a temporary issue, but an established operating condition.
While Bitz eventually applied manual exclusion in my case after escalation, this occurred only after days of refusal, continued acceptance of deposits, and repeated statements that manual action was impossible. That sequence aligns with the systemic deficiencies described in the review and further supports that my initial self-exclusion requests were improperly denied.
This evidence is submitted to show:
• Manual self-exclusion was feasible despite Bitz’s claims
• The lack of safeguards was not a short-term technical outage
• Bitz’s representations to me were inconsistent with its actual practices
I submit this for Casino Guru's consideration as corroborating, third-party evidence of systemic responsible gaming failures.
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Hvala vam na saradnji i što ste nam pružili sve potrebne informacije. Zaista cenim vreme i trud koji ste uložili da sve do sada podelite sa nama.
Vaša žalba će sada preći u sledeću fazu našeg procesa i njome će se baviti vaš dodeljeni rešavač, Martin ( martin.l@casino.guru ). Ovo je standardni korak u našoj proceduri, jer će Rezolver direktno preuzeti komunikaciju sa kazinom i upravljati vašim slučajem od ove tačke pa nadalje.
Trenutno nije potrebna nikakva akcija od vas. Vaš rešavač će vas kontaktirati putem ove teme ako budu potrebni dodatni detalji. Možete biti sigurni da je vaš slučaj u veoma sposobnim rukama.
Želim vam puno sreće i nadam se da će vaš slučaj uskoro biti rešen na vaše zadovoljstvo.
Srdačan pozdrav,
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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, Martin (martin.l@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.
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Zdravo ptaylor78,
Žao mi je što čujem za vaše probleme. Ja sam Martin i od sada ću se baviti vašom žalbom. Kao prvo, želeo bih da pozovem predstavnika kazina Bic da se uključi u diskusiju.
Poštovani predstavniku kazina,
Možete li, molim vas, proveriti slučaj i objasniti nam u čemu je stvar? Na osnovu informacija koje imamo na raspolaganju, čini se da je igrač jasno komunicirao sa svojim problemima sa kockanjem od 8. decembra pa nadalje. To znači da izgleda da ima pravo na povraćaj svojih depozita od tada pa nadalje.
Unapred vam hvala što ste nam pružili svoje viđenje problema. Ukoliko postoje dodatni dokazi/informacije koje biste želeli da nam predstavite, pošaljite ih na martin.l@casino.guru
Hello ptaylor78,
I am sorry to hear about your troubles. I am Martin and I will be taking care of your complaint from now on. As the first order of business, I would like to invite the Bitz Casino representative to enter the discussion.
Dear casino representative,
could you please check the case and explain the matter to us? From the information we have at our disposal, it seems that the player has been clearly communicating his gambling issues from 8th of December onwards. This means he seems to be entitled to a refund of his deposits from then on.
Thank you in advance for providing us with your view of the issue. In case there is any additional evidence/information you would like to present us, please send it to martin.l@casino.guru
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Zdravo Martine:
Hvala vam na poruci.
Dostavljam vam dodatne dokaze za vašu recenziju.
Identifikovao sam dve odvojene komunikacije koje uključuju Džesi iz Bitcove podrške, koje zajedno pokazuju materijalno nedosledne izjave operatera u vezi sa dostupnošću samoisključivanja.
Prvo, u ćaskanju od 15. decembra , Džesi je izjavila da:
Samoograničenje se može aktivirati samo nezavisno u okviru profila naloga
Podrška putem ćaskanja nije imala tehnički pristup da primeni samoisključenje
Nije bilo moguće ručno samoisključivanje, blokiranje naloga, ograničenja depozita ili zaštitne mere
Igračima je naloženo da sačekaju dok se tehničko održavanje ne završi
U to vreme sam posebno pitao da li su dostupne neke alternativne mere zaštite zbog zavisnosti od kockanja. Rečeno mi je da nijedna nije moguća i da Bic nema tehničke mogućnosti da deluje.
Drugo, u komunikaciji od 8. januara , Džesi je izjavila da je samoisključenje dostupno na zahtev putem e-pošte, ćaskanja uživo ili ličnog menadžera, pod uslovom da su dostavljeni ID naloga i detalji zahteva.
Ova dva stava se ne mogu pomiriti. Ona se odnose na istog predstavnika kompanije Bic koji daje suprotne odgovore o tome da li je samoisključenje bilo dostupno putem kanala podrške tokom istog perioda spora.
Ova kontradikcija je suštinska. U vreme kada je moj zahtev za samoisključenje, navodeći zavisnost od kockanja, prihvaćen, odbijen mi je zahtev za samoisključenje putem sva tri kanala:
Kontrolna tabla naloga (nakon zahteva putem e-pošte)
Ćaskanje za podršku
Lični menadžer
Bic je nastavio da prima depozite, tvrdeći da nikakve zaštitne mere nisu tehnički ni ručno moguće. Izjava od 8. januara da je samoisključenje dostupno uz podršku direktno je u suprotnosti sa tim ranijim odbijanjima.
Podnosim oba snimka ekrana zajedno kao potkrepljujući dokaz ovih suprotstavljenih internih stavova. Oni se direktno odnose na to da li je Bic nepravilno odbio zahtev za samoisključenje nakon što je obavešten o zavisnosti od kockanja.
Ostajem dostupan da odgovorim na sva dodatna pitanja.
Hi Martin:
Thank you for your message.
I am submitting additional evidence for your review.
I have identified two separate communications involving Jessy from Bitz support, which together demonstrate materially inconsistent representations by the operator regarding the availability of self-exclusion.
First, in a chat dated December 15, Jessy stated that:
Self-restriction could only be activated independently within the account profile
Chat support had no technical access to apply self-exclusion
No manual self-exclusion, account blocking, deposit limits, or safeguards were possible
Players were instructed to wait until technical maintenance was completed
At that time, I specifically asked whether any alternative safeguards were available due to gambling addiction. I was told none were possible and that Bitz lacked the technical ability to act.
Second, in a communication dated January 8, Jessy stated that self-exclusion was available upon request via email, live chat, or a personal manager, provided the account ID and request details were supplied.
These two positions cannot be reconciled. They involve the same Bitz representative giving opposite answers about whether self-exclusion was available through support channels during the same dispute period.
This contradiction is material. At the time my self-exclusion request citing gambling addiction was acknowledged, I was denied self-exclusion through all three channels:
Account dashboard (Following email request)
Support chat
Personal manager
Bitz continued to accept deposits while representing that no safeguards were technically or manually possible. The January 8 statement that self-exclusion was available through support directly conflicts with those earlier denials.
I am submitting both screenshots together as corroborating evidence of these conflicting internal positions. They go directly to whether Bitz improperly refused a self-exclusion request after being put on notice of gambling addiction.
I remain available to respond to any follow-up questions.
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Zdravo Martine:
Podnosim dodatne dokaze relevantne za ponašanje operatera nakon mog zahteva za samoisključenje od 8. decembra i pre nego što budu izvršene bilo kakve uplate.
Nakon što je Bic 8. decembra odbio da primeni samoisključenje, zatražio sam nezavisnu osnovu za blokiranje mog naloga. Eksplicitno sam obavestio Bic da sam stanovnik Sjedinjenih Država, jurisdikcije navedene kao ograničene prema Odeljku 3.3 Bicovih Uslova i odredbi, i zatražio sam trenutno zatvaranje naloga iz tog razloga.
Bic je potvrdio moje priznanje boravka u SAD, ali je ipak odbio da blokira nalog. Umesto toga, operater je izjavio da nalog može biti blokiran tek nakon završetka procesa samoisključivanja, uključujući sedmodnevni period samoisključivanja i popravku alata za odgovorno igranje koji je opisan kao „na održavanju". Ovaj stav je teško pomiriti sa Bicovim sopstvenim uslovima, koji potpuno zabranjuju naloge iz ograničenih jurisdikcija i ne uslovljavaju teritorijalnu primenu samoisključivanjem.
Prvi priloženi snimak ekrana prikazuje ovu razmenu od 8. decembra, gde je Bic potvrdio moje prebivalište u SAD, ali je odbio da blokira nalog, navodeći mehanizam samoisključenja kao preduslov čak i za teritorijalnu nepodobnost.
Dalje, 15. decembra, agent za podršku kompanije Bitz (Džesi) dala je izjave koje dodatno potkopavaju oslanjanje operatera na sopstvene Uslove i odredbe. Kada je zamoljena da potvrdi da li bi prebivalište u zemlji sa ograničenjima kršilo pravila kompanije Bitz, agent je odgovorila da lista zemalja odražava jurisdikcije sa „različitim ograničenjima" i izjavila:
„Možete igrati, ali može biti problema sa učitavanjem igara ili naše veb stranice."
Ova formulacija, koja se odražava na drugom priloženom snimku ekrana, sugeriše da Bic tretira svoja teritorijalna ograničenja kao opcione ili tehničke, a ne kao obavezne zabrane. Ona direktno protivreči Odeljku 3.3 Uslova i odredbi i dodatno pokazuje nedosledno i selektivno sprovođenje pisanih pravila.
Uzete zajedno, ove komunikacije pokazuju da je Bic odbio da blokira moj nalog uprkos (1) zahtevu za samoisključenje, navodeći zavisnost od kockanja, i (2) eksplicitnom priznanju prebivališta u ograničenoj jurisdikciji, što je oba nezavisno trebalo da rezultiraju trenutnim zatvaranjem naloga. Operator se umesto toga oslanjao na promenljiva objašnjenja i tehničke izgovore, dok je dozvoljavao da nalog ostane aktivan.
Dostavljam ove materijale za zapisnik jer se oni direktno odnose na Bicov kredibilitet, doslednost i pridržavanje sopstvenih objavljenih uslova.
Hi Martin:
I am submitting additional evidence relevant to the operator’s conduct following my December 8 request for self-exclusion and prior to any deposits being made.
After Bitz refused to apply self-exclusion on December 8, I sought an independent basis to have my account blocked. I explicitly informed Bitz that I am a resident of the United States, a jurisdiction listed as restricted under Section 3.3 of Bitz’s Terms and Conditions, and requested immediate account closure on that ground.
Bitz acknowledged my admission of U.S. residency but nevertheless refused to block the account. Instead, the operator stated that the account could only be blocked after completion of the self-exclusion process, including a seven-day self-exclusion period and repair of the Responsible Gaming tool that was described as "under maintenance." This position is difficult to reconcile with Bitz’s own terms, which prohibit accounts from restricted jurisdictions altogether and do not condition territorial enforcement on self-exclusion.
The first attached screenshot reflects this December 8 exchange, where Bitz confirmed my U.S. residency yet declined to block the account, citing the self-exclusion mechanism as a prerequisite even for territorial ineligibility.
Further, on December 15, a Bitz support agent (Jessy) made statements that further undermine the operator’s reliance on its own Terms and Conditions. When asked to confirm whether residency in a restricted country would violate Bitz’s rules, the agent responded that the list of countries reflects jurisdictions with "various restrictions," and stated:
"You may play, but there may be issues with loading games or our website."
This language, reflected in the second attached screenshot, suggests that Bitz treats its territorial restrictions as optional or technical rather than mandatory prohibitions. It directly contradicts Section 3.3 of the Terms and Conditions and further demonstrates inconsistent and selective enforcement of written rules.
Taken together, these communications show that Bitz refused to block my account despite (1) a self-exclusion request citing gambling addiction and (2) an explicit admission of residency in a restricted jurisdiction, both of which independently should have resulted in immediate account closure. The operator instead relied on shifting explanations and technical pretexts while allowing the account to remain active.
I am submitting these materials for the record as they directly bear on Bitz’s credibility, consistency, and adherence to its own published terms.
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Voleli bi da zamolimo kazino da odgovori na ovu pritužbu. Produžujemo timer za 7 dana. Ako kazino ne odgovori u predviđenom roku, prigovo ćemo zatvoriti kao "nerešen", što može negativno uticati na rejting kazina.
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.
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U prilogu je odluka kompanije AskGamblers kojom se moja žalba na Bitz zatvara kao nerešena nakon više od četiri nedelje pregleda i ponovljenih zahteva za odgovor upućenih Bitz-u. AskGamblers je utvrdio da Bitz nije pružio razumno obrazloženje ili čvrst dokaz za odbijanje povraćaja novca nakon što nije implementirao alate za samoisključivanje i odgovorno igranje, nakon pregleda kompletnog dokaznog materijala koji sam podneo. Slučaj je zatvoren zbog Bitz-ove nesaradnje, sa potvrđenim smanjenjem ocene kao direktnom posledicom. Ovo se dostavlja za evidenciju, jer direktno potvrđuje propuste u odgovornom igranju i nedostatak angažovanja koji se odražavaju u ovoj žalbi na Casino Guru.
Attached is the AskGamblers decision closing my Bitz complaint as unresolved after more than four weeks of review and repeated requests to Bitz for a response. AskGamblers found that Bitz failed to provide reasonable justification or solid proof for refusing a refund after failing to implement self-exclusion and responsible gaming tools, after reviewing the full evidentiary record I submitted. The case was closed due to Bitz’s non-cooperation, with a confirmed rating decrease as a direct consequence. This is submitted for the record, as it directly corroborates the responsible gaming failures and lack of engagement reflected in this Casino Guru complaint.
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Dragi/a Ptaylor78,
Kao deo postupka blokiranja naloga, bili ste blagovremeno obavešteni o našoj ažuriranoj politici blokiranja, uključujući važeće uslove, odredbe i potencijalne vremenske rokove za deblokiranje.
Ostajemo otvoreni za konstruktivan dijalog u svakom trenutku, kako putem našeg onlajn ćaskanja za korisničku podršku, tako i preko vašeg dodeljenog ličnog menadžera.
Imajte u vidu da naša politika odgovornog igranja ne predviđa nikakve dodatne zahteve ili izuzetke. Stoga, ako niste u mogućnosti da se pridržavate ili se ne slažete sa pravilima i uslovima koji regulišu korišćenje naše platforme, trebalo bi da se uzdržite od daljeg korišćenja projekta.
Sa naše strane, tokom perioda blokiranja ne održavamo komunikaciju sa blokiranim korisnicima, ne pružamo bonuse i ne preduzimamo nikakve radnje usmerene na podsticanje ili motivisanje deblokiranja. Shodno tome, poštovanje mera blokiranja je takođe vaša lična odgovornost.
Pošto naš projekat ne implementira KYC proceduru, nemamo tehničke mogućnosti da pratimo ili identifikujemo bilo koje dodatne naloge koje možete kreirati u bilo kom trenutku. Iz tog razloga, politika odgovornog igranja je ažurirana na svoj trenutni oblik.
Ovaj pristup je u skladu sa praksama mnogih međunarodnih kripto projekata koji posluju pod anžuanskom licencom, čije je iskustvo uzeto kao referenca.
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Dear Ptaylor78,
As part of the account blocking procedure, you were duly informed of our updated blocking policy, including the applicable terms, conditions, and potential timelines for unblocking.
We remain open to constructive dialogue at all times, both via our online customer support chat and through your assigned personal manager.
Please note that no additional requirements or exceptions are provided for under our Responsible Gaming policy. Therefore, if you are unable to comply with or do not agree to the rules and terms governing the use of our platform, you should refrain from further use of the project.
From our side, during the blocking period we do not maintain communication with blocked users, do not provide bonuses, and do not take any actions aimed at encouraging or motivating unblocking. Accordingly, compliance with the blocking measures is also your personal responsibility.
As our project does not implement a KYC procedure, we do not have the technical capability to track or identify any additional accounts that you may create at any time. For this reason, the Responsible Gaming policy has been updated to its current form.
This approach is consistent with the practices of many international crypto projects operating under an Anjouan license, whose experience has been taken as a reference.
Kind regards,
Bitz Team
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Poštovani predstavniku kazina,
Verujem da je došlo do nesporazuma, jer se žalba ne odnosi na period nakon blokiranja naloga niti na trenutnu verziju vaše politike odgovornog igranja. Problem se odnosi na period pre 16. decembra, kada je igrač više puta tražio samoisključenje i ograničenje naloga zbog zavisnosti od kockanja.
Na osnovu dokaza koje je igrač pružio, više puta je obavešten da ručno samoisključivanje ili blokiranje naloga nije bilo moguće u tom trenutku, dok su depoziti i dalje prihvatani.
Da li postoji neki poseban razlog da se razjasni zašto zahtevi nisu tada obrađeni? Alternativno, da li postoje interni zapisi koji bi mogli da bace više svetla na situaciju i objasne postupak kazina u ovom slučaju?
Dear casino representative,
I believe there may be a misunderstanding, as the complaint does not concern the period after the account was blocked or the current version of your Responsible Gaming policy. The issue lies within the period prior to December 16, when the player repeatedly requested self-exclusion and account restriction due to gambling addiction.
Based on the evidence provided by the player, he was repeatedly informed that manual self-exclusion or account blocking was not possible at that time, while deposits continued to be accepted.
Is there any particular reason to clarify why the requests were not acted upon at that time? Alternatively, are there any internal records which could shed more light on the situation and explain the casino's process in this matter?
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Kao deo postupka blokiranja naloga, bili ste blagovremeno obavešteni o našoj ažuriranoj politici blokiranja, uključujući važeće uslove, odredbe i potencijalne vremenske rokove za deblokiranje.
Ostajemo otvoreni za konstruktivan dijalog u svakom trenutku, kako putem našeg onlajn ćaskanja za korisničku podršku, tako i preko vašeg dodeljenog ličnog menadžera.
Imajte u vidu da naša politika odgovornog igranja ne predviđa nikakve dodatne zahteve ili izuzetke. Stoga, ako niste u mogućnosti da se pridržavate ili se ne slažete sa pravilima i uslovima koji regulišu korišćenje naše platforme, trebalo bi da se uzdržite od daljeg korišćenja projekta.
Radi jasnoće, gore navedena razmena od 8. decembra pokazuje da sam otkrio zavisnost od kockanja i zatražio trajno samoisključenje pre nego što su uplaćeni bilo kakvi depoziti, pristao na sedmodnevni proces koji je kazino opisao i zatražio da on odmah počne, nakon čega je kazino prihvatio depozite.
As part of the account blocking procedure, you were duly informed of our updated blocking policy, including the applicable terms, conditions, and potential timelines for unblocking.
We remain open to constructive dialogue at all times, both via our online customer support chat and through your assigned personal manager.
Please note that no additional requirements or exceptions are provided for under our Responsible Gaming policy. Therefore, if you are unable to comply with or do not agree to the rules and terms governing the use of our platform, you should refrain from further use of the project.
For clarity, the above December 8 exchange shows I disclosed gambling addiction and requested permanent self-exclusion before any deposits were made, agreed to the 7-day process the casino described, and asked that it begin immediately, after which the casino accepted deposits.
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Pozdrav od Bic tima,
Molimo vas da imate u vidu da je igrač prethodno obavešten da dugme za samoisključenje nije dostupno i da će pravila odgovornog igranja uskoro biti ažurirana.
Kao izuzetak, ponudili smo igraču kompenzaciju u iznosu od 5000 dolara, koju je igrač odbio.
Igračev nalog je trajno blokiran 16. decembra, bez mogućnosti ponovne aktivacije.
Srdačan pozdrav,
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Greetings from Bitz Team,
Kindly note that the player had been previously informed that the self-exclusion button was unavailable and that the Responsible Gaming rules would be updated shortly.
As an exception, we offered the player compensation in the amount of 5000$ which the player declined.
The player’s account was permanently blocked on December 16, with no possibility of reactivation.
Kind regards,
Bitz Team
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Molimo vas da imate u vidu da je igrač prethodno obavešten da dugme za samoisključenje nije dostupno i da će pravila odgovornog igranja uskoro biti ažurirana.
Igračev nalog je trajno blokiran 16. decembra, bez mogućnosti ponovne aktivacije.
Rešavanje ove žalbe ostaje teško jer Bic i dalje izbegava da odgovori na centralno pitanje koje je postavio Kazino Guru 7. januara i ponovo 21. januara:
Zašto ponovljeni zahtevi za samoisključenje zbog zavisnosti od kockanja počev od 8. decembra nisu uvaženi u vreme kada su podneti?
Bic nije odgovorio na ovo pitanje jer ne postoji jasan odgovor.
Na osnovu dokaza, objašnjenje je jednostavno. Između 8. i 15. decembra, Bic je više puta izjavljivao da je samoisključivanje moguće samo putem „dugmeta za samoisključivanje" na sajtu, koje tada nije bilo dostupno, a nije ni danas. Tokom tog perioda, Bic je tvrdio da ručno samoisključivanje ili ručno blokiranje naloga nije moguće i da ne postoje izuzeci.
Dana 16. decembra, nakon što je primio zvanični zahtev i obaveštenje o eskalaciji, Bic je izvršio upravo onu akciju za koju je više od nedelju dana tvrdio da je nemoguća i ručno je blokirao nalog. Time je Bic nedvosmisleno pokazao da je ručna akcija bila moguća sve vreme.
Shodno tome, razlog zbog kojeg Bic nije ispoštovao zahtev za samoisključenje od 8. decembra nije neispravan alat. To je zato što je Bic svesno doneo odluku da ručno ne blokira nalog (dok je prihvatao depozite igrača) iako je imao mogućnost da to učini.
Nakon nekoliko perioda za odgovore i odloženog vremena, Bic još uvek nije pružio suštinski odgovor na centralno pitanje, produžavajući proces bez angažovanja dokaza.
Izgleda da, dok nastavlja da izbegava suštinski odgovor na žalbu, Bic selektivno ističe takozvana „dobra dela" kako bi oblikovao javni zapis. Pozivanja na ažuriranu politiku odgovornog kockanja, ponudu za nagodbu od 5.000 dolara (koja bi ostavila Bicu da zadrži većinu depozita primljenih nakon obaveštenja) i konačnu blokadu računa 16. decembra navode se ne da bi se odgovorilo na suštinsko pitanje, već da bi se stvorio privid razumnosti kada se posmatraju izolovano.
Kindly note that the player had been previously informed that the self-exclusion button was unavailable and that the Responsible Gaming rules would be updated shortly.
The player’s account was permanently blocked on December 16, with no possibility of reactivation.
Resolving this complaint remains difficult because Bitz continues to avoid answering the central question posed by Casino Guru on January 7 and again on January 21:
Why were repeated requests for self-exclusion due to gambling addiction beginning on December 8 not honored at the time they were made?
Bitz has not answered this question because there is no clean answer.
Based on the evidence, the explanation is straightforward. Between December 8 and December 15, Bitz repeatedly stated that self-exclusion was only possible through an on-site "self-exclusion button," which was unavailable then and remains unavailable today. During that period, Bitz asserted that manual self-exclusion or manual account blocking was not possible and that no exceptions existed.
On December 16, after receiving a formal demand and notice of escalation, Bitz executed the very action it had claimed for over a week was impossible and manually blocked the account. By doing so, Bitz conclusively demonstrated that manual action was possible the entire time.
Accordingly, the reason Bitz failed to honor the December 8 self-exclusion request is not a broken tool. It is that Bitz made a conscious choice not to manually block the account (while accepting player deposits) despite having the ability to do so.
After several response periods and timers, Bitz has still not provided a substantive answer to the central question, prolonging the process without engaging the evidence.
It appears that while continuing to avoid a substantive response to the complaint, Bitz is selectively highlighting so-called ‘good acts’ to shape the public record. References to an updated responsible gaming policy, a $5,000 settlement offer (which would have left Bitz retaining the majority of deposits received after notice), and the eventual account block on December 16 are cited not to answer the core question, but to create the appearance of reasonableness when viewed in isolation.
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Poštovani predstavniku kazina,
Glavna stvar koju pokušavamo da rešimo u ovoj žalbi nije da li je dugme za samoisključivanje bilo dostupno. Razumemo da se mogu javiti tehnički problemi.
Problem je u tome što je igrač jasno zahtevao samoisključenje zbog zavisnosti od kockanja počev od 7. decembra pa nadalje. Od tog trenutka, po našem mišljenju, trebalo je da se aktiviraju obaveze odgovornog kockanja.
Pošto automatizovano dugme nije bilo dostupno, zahtev je trebalo ručno sprovesti. Činjenica da je račun ručno blokiran 16. decembra pokazuje da je takva intervencija bila tehnički moguća. Stoga, kontinuirano prihvatanje depozita između 8. i 16. decembra ne može se opravdati isključivo nedostupnošću dugmeta za samoisključivanje.
U ovom trenutku, i dalje verujemo da igrač ima pravo na povraćaj svih depozita izvršenih od 8. decembra pa nadalje. Molimo vas da nas obavestite da li ste spremni da izvršite povraćaj novca.
Dear casino representative,
the main matter we are trying to get to the bottom of in this complaint is not whether the self-exclusion button was available. We understand technical difficulties can occur.
The issue is that the player clearly requested self-exclusion due to gambling addiction starting from December 7th onwards. From that moment, responsible gambling obligations should have been triggered in our opinion.
Since the automated button was unavailable, the request should have been enforced manually. The fact that the account was manually blocked on December 16 demonstrates that such intervention was technically possible. Therefore, the continued acceptance of deposits between December 8th and December 16th cannot be justified solely by the unavailability of a self-exclusion button.
At this point, we still believe the player is entitled to a refund of all deposits made from 8th of December onwards. Please let us know whether you are willing to issue a refund.
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Pozdrav od Bic tima,
Molimo vas da imate u vidu da je igrač obavešten o tehničkom problemu vezanom za dugme za samoisključenje. Čim je postalo tehnički moguće blokirati igrača, preduzeta je ova akcija.
Kako je ranije saopšteno, igraču je ponuđena kompenzacija u iznosu od 5.000 američkih dolara, koju je on odbio.
Trenutno je naša politika samoisključivanja jasno definisana i nismo u mogućnosti da pravimo izuzetke ili prilagođavanja za ovog konkretnog igrača.
Srdačan pozdrav,
Bic tim
Greetings from Bitz Team,
Kindly note that the player was informed about the technical issue related to the self-exclusion button. As soon as it became technically possible to block the player, this action was taken.
As previously communicated, the player was offered compensation in the amount of USD 5,000, which he declined.
Currently, our self-exclusion policy is clearly defined, and we are unable to make any exceptions or adjustments for this particular player.
Kind regards,
Bitz Team
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Čim je postalo tehnički moguće blokirati igrača, preduzeta je ova akcija.
Ova izjava je u suprotnosti sa Bicovim sopstvenim postupcima i komunikacijom. Bic je 16. decembra ručno blokirao nalog nakon što je prethodno više od nedelju dana tvrdio da ručno samoisključivanje ili blokiranje naloga nije moguće iz tehničkih ili pravnih razloga. Ručnim blokiranjem naloga 16. decembra, Bic je pokazao da je ručna akcija bila moguća sve vreme.
Nezavisna recenzija Casino.org objavljena u oktobru 2025. godine, mesecima pre događaja koji su bili osnova ove žalbe , dodatno potvrđuje da je Bitz ručno obradio samoisključenje putem e-pošte nakon kratkog kašnjenja i dozvolio trajno produženje isključenja na zahtev. Ovo direktno protivreči Bitz-ovoj tvrdnji da je samoisključenje zavisilo od funkcionalnog dugmeta na nalogu i potvrđuje da su ručni procesi postojali pre decembra 2025. godine.
Štaviše, 10. decembra, Bic je izjavio da je „proces samoisključivanja kritična pravna i bezbednosna funkcija koju, po svojoj prirodi, zaposleni ne može pokrenuti" i da zahteva direktnu akciju igrača u sistemu da bi bila validna. Taj stav je nespojiv sa ponašanjem samog Bica. U oktobru 2025. godine, viši pisac Casino.org-a je samoisključen putem e-pošte. 16. decembra, Bic je ručno blokirao moj nalog. Da je Bicova izjava od 10. decembra bila tačna, obe akcije bi bile nevažeće. Bic ne može da tvrdi da je ručna akcija bila nemoguća kada odbija da deluje, a zatim da se oslanja na ručnu akciju kada mu je zgodno. Ne mogu imati i jedno i drugo.
Ako Bic ne može da objasni zašto je odbio da preduzme mere kada je ručna mera bila očigledno moguća, ova žalba više nije stvar tumačenja, formulacije politike ili tehničkog ograničenja. To je dokumentovano kršenje obaveza odgovornog igranja, a dokazni zapis je potpun.
Uzimajući u obzir gore navedene dokaze, nema potrebe dalje ispitati Bicovo dodeljivanje ličnog menadžera/domaćina igraču koji je već otkrio zavisnost od kockanja, niti kontinuirano slanje poruka i podsticanje na igru. Da je pokvareno dugme za samoisključivanje zaista sprečilo akciju, Bic takođe ne bi mogao da spreči svog kazino domaćina da šalje poruke i promoviše igru. Taj izgovor nikada nije iznet, jer nikada nije bio istinit.
Isto tako, nema potrebe dalje istraživati Bicovo uklanjanje Politike samoisključivanja, koja je bila javno dostupna na njihovoj veb stranici tokom mog vremena kao igrača od 7. do 16. decembra i uklonjena je 19. decembra, tokom spora. Ta politika je eksplicitno dozvoljavala samoisključivanje putem e-pošte, što je u skladu sa pregledom glavnog urednika Casino.org-a iz oktobra 2025. Politika ostaje dostupna na sledećem linku uprkos uklanjanju sa Bicove veb stranice: https://bitz.io/self-policy .
Bic je sada odgovorio na pitanje Kazino Gurua. Odbijaju da vrate depozite prihvaćene nakon što su dobili jasno obaveštenje o zavisnosti od kockanja. Ti depoziti su prihvaćeni samo zato što je Bic odbio da primeni ručnu blokadu naloga koju je kasnije dokazao da ima mogućnost da nametne. Bic je svesno dozvolio nastavak kockanja nakon eksplicitnog obaveštenja o zavisnosti i sada odbija povraćaj novca uprkos pregledu od strane dva nezavisna medijatora koji su svaki zaključili da je povraćaj opravdan na osnovu dokaznog zapisa i Bicovih obaveza odgovornog igranja.
Uprkos ovim zaključcima, Bic odbija odgovornost i izgleda veruje da je pravi lek za svoje propuste u odgovornom kockanju zadržavanje 13.800 dolara depozita.
Kako je ranije saopšteno, igraču je ponuđena kompenzacija u iznosu od 5.000 američkih dolara, koju je on odbio.
Alternativno, Bic predlaže zadržavanje 8.800 dolara nepravilno naplaćenih depozita, dok bi se 5.000 dolara vratilo kao takozvana kompenzacija. Ovaj stav dolazi nakon Bicovog odbijanja da poštuje zahtev za samoisključenje zbog zavisnosti od kockanja pre nego što su bilo kakvi depoziti uplaćeni i njegovih ponovljenih pogrešnih predstavljanja u vezi sa njegovom sposobnošću da deluje.
As soon as it became technically possible to block the player, this action was taken.
This statement is contradicted by Bitz’s own actions and communications. On December 16, Bitz manually blocked the account after previously asserting for over a week that manual self-exclusion or account blocking was not possible for technical or legal reasons. By manually blocking the account on December 16, Bitz demonstrated that manual action was possible all along.
An independent Casino.org review published in October 2025, months before the events underlying this complaint, further confirms that Bitz processed self-exclusion manually via email after a short delay and allowed exclusions to be extended permanently upon request. This directly contradicts Bitz’s claim that self-exclusion depended on a functioning in-account button and confirms that manual processes existed prior to December 2025.
Furthermore, on December 10, Bitz stated that "the self-exclusion process is a critical legal and security function that, by design, cannot be initiated by an employee" and requires a player’s direct in-system action to be valid. That position is irreconcilable with Bitz’s own conduct. In October 2025, a Casino.org senior writer was self-excluded via email. On December 16, Bitz manually blocked my account. If Bitz’s December 10 statement were true, both actions would be invalid. Bitz cannot claim manual action was impossible when refusing to act, then rely on manual action when convenient. They cannot have it both ways.
If Bitz cannot explain why it refused to act when manual action was clearly possible, this complaint is no longer a matter of interpretation, policy wording, or technical limitation. It is a documented failure of responsible gaming obligations, and the evidentiary record is complete.
With the evidentiary record above, there is no need to further examine Bitz’s assignment of a personal manager/host to a player who had already disclosed gambling addiction, nor the continued messaging and inducement to play. If a broken self-exclusion button truly prevented action, Bitz would also have been unable to stop its casino host from messaging and promoting play. That excuse was never raised, because it was never true.
Likewise, there is no need to further explore Bitz’s removal of its Self-Exclusion Policy, which was publicly accessible on its website throughout my time as a player from December 7 through December 16 and was removed on December 19, during the dispute. That policy explicitly allowed self-exclusion via email, consistent with the Casino.org senior editor’s October 2025 review. The policy remains accessible at the following link despite its removal from Bitz’s site: https://bitz.io/self-policy.
Bitz has now answered Casino Guru’s question. They refuse to refund deposits accepted after receiving clear notice of gambling addiction. Those deposits were accepted only because Bitz refused to apply a manual account block it later proved it had the ability to impose. Bitz knowingly allowed continued gambling after explicit notice of addiction and now refuses a refund despite review by two independent mediators who each concluded a refund is warranted under the evidentiary record and Bitz’s responsible gaming obligations.
Despite these conclusions, Bitz refuses accountability and appears to believe the proper remedy for its responsible gambling failures is to retain $13,800 in deposits.
As previously communicated, the player was offered compensation in the amount of USD 5,000, which he declined.
In the alternative, Bitz proposes keeping $8,800 in improperly collected deposits while refunding $5,000 as so-called compensation. This position follows Bitz’s refusal to honor a self-exclusion request due to gambling addiction before any deposits were made and its repeated misrepresentations regarding its ability to act.
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Drage stranke,
Hvala vam na odgovorima.
Poštovani predstavniku kazina,
Možete li nam, molim vas, pružiti istoriju depozita igrača?
Dragi/a ptaylor78,
Da li je moguće da nam dostavite istoriju vaših depozita ili izvod iz banke koji dokumentuje vaše depozite u kazino?
Dear parties,
thank you for your responses.
Dear casino representative,
could you please provide us with the player's deposit history?
Dear ptaylor78,
Is it possible for you to provide us with your deposit history or a bank statement documenting your deposits to the casino?
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Zdravo Martine,
U prilogu je istorija depozita.
Pre nego što je bilo kakav depozit izvršen, uključujući početni depozit za Solanu u iznosu od 98,82 američkih dolara, otkrio sam zavisnost od kockanja, zatražio samoisključenje i pristao da započnem sedmodnevni period samoisključenja koji je propisan u kazinu.
Drugi depozit u Solani bio je ekvivalentan 478,26 američkih dolara. Svi naredni depoziti su izvršeni u američkim dolarima (USDC) po stabilnoj vrednosti. Ukupan iznos depozita izvršenih nakon što je Bicu dato obaveštenje je 13.854,30 američkih dolara.
Depoziti od 22,85 dolara i 36,32 dolara su isključeni iz ovog ukupnog iznosa jer ti iznosi nisu poticali iz mojih sopstvenih sredstava.
Hi Martin,
Attached is the deposit history.
Before any deposit was made, including the initial Solana deposit equivalent to $98.82 USD, I disclosed gambling addiction, requested self-exclusion, and agreed to begin the casino’s required 7-day self-exclusion period.
The second deposit in Solana was equivalent to $478.26 USD. All subsequent deposits were made in USDC at stable value. The total amount of deposits made after notice was given to Bitz is $13,854.30 USD.
The deposits of $22.85 and $36.32 are excluded from this total because those amounts did not originate from my own funds.
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Voleli bi da zamolimo kazino da odgovori na ovu pritužbu. Produžujemo timer za 7 dana. Ako kazino ne odgovori u predviđenom roku, prigovo ćemo zatvoriti kao "nerešen", što može negativno uticati na rejting kazina.
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.
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Kazino Guru i još jedan nezavisni medijator su već odbacili Bicovo objašnjenje o „pokvarenom dugmetu za samoisključivanje" kao validan izgovor. Pošto je ta odbrana odbačena, Bic sada tvrdi da nije imao tehničku mogućnost da blokira igrački nalog nakon zahteva za samoisključivanje zbog zavisnosti od kockanja.
Ta tvrdnja nije verodostojna. Ona je lažna. Da budem direktan, to je laž.
Bic kontroliše prijave.
Bic kontroliše depozite.
Bic kontroliše opklade.
Bic kontroliše povlačenja.
Bic kontroliše bonuse i promocije.
Bic dodeljuje lične menadžere.
Bic može trenutno da zamrzne isplate. Bic može trenutno da suspenduje naloge radi „bezbednosne provere". Pa ipak, Bic tvrdi da ne mogu da blokiraju nalog nakon zahteva za samoisključenje.
Postoje dokumentovani dokazi da je Bic imao mogućnost da blokira naloge u oktobru 2025. Bic je to mogao da uradi 16. decembra 2025. Bic to sada ima mogućnost u februaru 2026. Bic nas bestidno traži da verujemo da ova mogućnost nekako nije postojala samo između 7. i 15. decembra.
Taj stav je skandalozan i ne može se shvatiti ozbiljno.
Onlajn kazino ne može da radi bez potpune administrativne kontrole nad nalozima. Blokiranje pristupa je osnovna funkcija bekenda. Ako mogu da prihvate depozite za nekoliko sekundi, mogu i da deaktiviraju nalog za nekoliko sekundi.
Ovo nije bio tehnički kvar. Bio je to izbor uz kontinuirano primanje depozita i nuđenje promocija i bonusa.
Nakon što je prihvatio depozit od 13.800 dolara nakon jasnog obaveštenja, Bic je ponudio 5.000 dolara u onome što je očigledno bio pokušaj niske nagodbe kako bi rešio problem, a zadržali većinu depozita. Kada je ta ponuda odbijena, Bic je zauzeo stav da ne duguju ništa. U međuvremenu, drugi igrači su podneli žalbe opisujući isti obrazac ponašanja.
Dva nezavisna medijatora su zaključila da Bic treba da vrati depozite uplaćene nakon zahteva za samoisključenje. Bic je to odbio.
Bicova odbrana je interno nedosledna i tehnološki neuverljiva. Predstavljanje toga kao legitimnog izgovora je nepošteno, u lošoj veri i predstavlja nedostatak poštovanja prema odgovornom kockanju i procesu rešavanja sporova.
Dana 15. februara 2026. godine, lično sam kontaktirao podršku kompanije Bitz, više od dva meseca nakon što su u decembru 2025. godine tvrdili da je njihovo dugme za samoisključivanje „u fazi održavanja" i da će uskoro biti vraćeno u rad. Alat je i dalje bio nedostupan, uprkos tekstu u odeljku 6.8 njihovih Uslova i odredbi koji ga pominje.
Podrška me je obavestila da je jedini način da se samoisključim da to zatražim putem ćaskanja ili imejla i da će blokirati nalog na zahtev.
U decembru 2025. godine, Bic je tvrdio da ista ova ručna metoda nije tehnički moguća i pravno nedovoljna. Sada potvrđuju da je to njihova standardna procedura.
Dakle, u suštini, ova žalba se svodi na to da je Bic kazino odbio da vrati 13.800 dolara depozita i ponavlja lažnu tvrdnju da su između 7. i 15. decembra misteriozno izgubili administrativnu kontrolu nad svojim kazinom i da nisu mogli ručno da blokiraju naloge.
Casino Guru and another independent mediator have already rejected Bitz's "broken self exclusion button" explanation as a valid excuse. With that defense off the table, Bitz now claims it lacked the technical ability to block a player account after a request for self exclusion due to gambling addiction.
That claim is not credible. It is false. To be direct, it is a lie.
Bitz controls logins.
Bitz controls deposits.
Bitz controls wagers.
Bitz controls withdrawals.
Bitz controls bonuses and promotions.
Bitz assigns personal managers.
Bitz can freeze withdrawals instantly. Bitz can suspend accounts instantly for "security review." Yet Bitz claims they could not block an account after a self exclusion request.
There is documented evidence Bitz had the ability to block accounts in October 2025. Bitz had the ability to do so on December 16, 2025. Bitz has the ability to do so now in February 2026. Bitz shamelessly asks us to believe this capability somehow did not exist only between December 7 and December 15.
That position is outrageous and cannot be taken seriously.
An online casino cannot operate without full administrative control over accounts. Blocking access is a basic backend function. If they can accept deposits in seconds, they can disable an account in seconds.
This was not a technical failure. It was a choice while continuing to accept deposits and offer promotions and bonuses.
After accepting $13,800 in deposits following clear notice, Bitz offered $5,000 in what was clearly a low settlement attempt to make the issue go away while retaining the majority of the deposits. When that offer was declined, Bitz shifted to the position that they owe nothing at all. Meanwhile, other players have opened complaints describing the same pattern of conduct.
Two independent mediators concluded deposits made after the self exclusion request should be refunded by Bitz. Bitz has refused.
Bitz’s defense is internally inconsistent and technologically implausible. Presenting it as a legitimate excuse is dishonest, in bad faith and represents a lack of respect for responsible gambling and dispute resolution process.
On February 15, 2026, I personally reached out to Bitz support, more than two months after they claimed in December 2025 that their self exclusion button was "under maintenance" and would be restored soon. The tool was still unavailable, despite the language in Section 6.8 of their Terms and Conditions referencing it.
Support informed me that the only way to self exclude was to request it through chat or by email, and that they would block the account upon request.
In December 2025, Bitz claimed this same manual method was not technically possible and legally insufficient. Now they confirm it is their standard procedure.
So essentially this complaint boils down to Bitz Casino refusing to refund $13,800 in deposits and repeating a false claim that between December 7 and 15, they mysteriously lost administrative control over their casino and could not manually block accounts.
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Pozdrav od Bic tima,
Ljubazno vas obaveštavamo da je igrač obavešten o tehničkom kvaru koji je uticao na funkciju samoisključivanja. Kada je problem rešen i postalo tehnički izvodljivo ograničiti nalog, igrač je odmah blokiran.
Kao što je ranije rečeno, igraču je predložena kompenzacija od 5.000 američkih dolara, međutim on je odlučio da ne prihvati ovu ponudu.
Molimo vas da imate u vidu da je naša politika samoisključivanja čvrsto uspostavljena i dosledno primenjivana. Stoga u ovom slučaju ne možemo praviti nikakve izuzetke ili izmene.
Srdačan pozdrav,
Bic tim
Greetings from Bitz Team,
Kindly be advised that the player was notified about the technical malfunction affecting the self-exclusion feature. Once the issue was resolved and it became technically feasible to restrict the account, the player was promptly blocked.
As stated earlier, a compensation payment of USD 5,000 was proposed to the player, however he chose not to accept this offer.
Please note that our self-exclusion policy is firmly established and consistently applied. Therefore, we cannot make any exceptions or changes in this case.
Kind regards,
Bitz Team
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Poštovani predstavniku kazina,
Hvala vam na odgovorima i što ste izneli svoj stav.
Nakon temeljnog pregleda svih informacija i dokaza koje su dostavile obe strane, razumemo vaše objašnjenje u vezi sa tehničkim problemima vezanim za funkciju samoisključenja. Međutim, ne možemo se složiti da ovo opravdava kontinuirano prihvatanje depozita nakon što je igrač jasno saopštio zavisnost od kockanja i zatražio da prestane da igra.
Sa naše tačke gledišta, obaveze odgovornog kockanja ne mogu se odustati zbog tehničkih ograničenja, posebno kada se kasnije ispostavilo da je ručna intervencija moguća. Kao rezultat toga, nismo u mogućnosti da prihvatimo stav kazina po ovom pitanju.
Pošto se u ovoj fazi ne može postići dalji napredak, žalba će sada biti shodno tome zatvorena.
Dragi/a ptaylor78,
Zaista mi je žao što nisam mogao da vam pomognem. Nažalost, kazino je odbio naš predlog, ali imajte na umu da će nerešene žalbe negativno uticati na indeks bezbednosti kazina i da će drugi igrači moći da saznaju o vašem iskustvu.
Kao sledeći korak, preporučujem da se obratite Upravi za licenciranje igara na sreću u Anžuanu i podnesete žalbu putem njihove veb stranice na https://anjouangaming.com/submit-dispute/. Oni imaju dodatne alate i opcije za pomoć igračima u ovim situacijama. Za smernice o tome kako efikasno da podnesete žalbu regulatoru, možete pronaći korisne informacije na https://casino.guru/submitting-complaints-to-regulators. Ako vam je potrebna pomoć u vezi sa procesom podnošenja ili dobijete odgovor od regulatora, slobodno mi pošaljite e-poštu na martin.l@casino.guru Zaista mi je žao što ovog puta nisam mogao da ponudim povoljnije rešenje.
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Dear casino representative,
Thank you for your responses and for outlining your position.
After a thorough review of all the information and evidence provided by both sides, we understand your explanation regarding the technical issues related to the self-exclusion feature. However, we are unable to agree that this justifies the continued acceptance of deposits after the player had clearly communicated gambling addiction and requested to stop playing.
From our perspective, responsible gambling obligations cannot be set aside due to technical limitations, particularly when manual intervention later proved to be possible. As a result, we are unable to accept the casino’s position in this matter.
Since no further progress can be made at this stage, the complaint will now be closed accordingly.
Dear ptaylor78,
I am truly sorry I could not be of further help. Unfortunately the casino has refused our proposal, but bear in mind, that unresolved complaints will have a negative impact on the casino's safety index and other players will be able to learn about your experience.
As a next step, I recommend reaching out to the Anjouan Gaming Licensing Authority and submitting a complaint through their website at https://anjouangaming.com/submit-dispute/. They have additional tools and options to assist players in these situations. For guidance on how to effectively submit your complaint to the regulator, you can find helpful information at https://casino.guru/submitting-complaints-to-regulators. If you need any assistance with the submission process or receive a response from the regulator, please don’t hesitate to email me at martin.l@casino.guru. I’m truly sorry that I couldn’t provide a more favorable resolution this time.
Best regards
Martin
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Ponovo smo otvorili ovu žalbu na zahtev obe strane. Želeli bismo da ovom slučaju pružimo još jednu šansu da se reši i pomognemo obema stranama da dođu do zadovoljavajućeg zaključka.
We’ve reopened this complaint at the request of both parties. We would like to allow this case one more chance to be resolved and help both parties involved to reach a satisfactory conclusion.
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Poštovani ptaylor78,
Dragon nam je da čujemo da je Vaš problem rešen. Označićemo prigovor kao "rešen" u našem sistemu. Hvala Vam na pomoći i potvrdi. Ako budete imali bilo kakvih problema sa ovim ili bilo kojim drugim kazinom, nemojte oklevati da kontaktirate naš centar za rešavanje prigovora. Tu smo da Vam pomognemo.
Kao i uvek, naše usluge su besplatne i ne prihvatamo nikakve darove. Ipak, bili bismo veoma zahvalni ako bi odvojili trenutak i podelili svoje iskustvo o nama na Trustpilot stranici: https://trustpilot.com/evaluate/casino.guru. Vaša iskrena recenzija, zajedno sa predlozima za napredak će biti neizmerno vredna. Ona može pomoći i drugima koji razmišljaju da nas kontaktiraju radi pomoći sa problemima oko online kazina.
Hvala unapred na odvojenom vremenu i recenziji. Srdačan pozdrav,
Martin
We'd like to inform everyone following this case that the player has marked this complaint as resolved using the dedicated button.
Dear ptaylor78,
We are pleased to hear that your issue has been resolved. We will mark the complaint as 'Resolved' in our system. Thank you for your cooperation and confirmation. If you experience any future issues with this or any other casino, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Complaint Resolution Center. We are here to assist you.
As always, our services are free of charge, and we do not accept any gratuities. However, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to share your experience with our services on Trustpilot: https://trustpilot.com/evaluate/casino.guru. Your honest review, along with any suggestions for improvement, would be incredibly valuable. It can also help others who are considering contacting us for assistance with online casino-related matters.
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