Easybet je zadržao isplatu od 20.000 randa zbog lažnog oglašavanja i tehničke manipulacije.
Rezime problema:
Kao registrovani Easybet partner tokom 1 godine i 6 meseci, koristio sam 3.800 randa sopstvenog novca za testiranje i promociju njihove platforme. Nakon što sam 27. jula 2025. godine akumulirao 120.000 randa legitimnih dobitaka, zatražio sam jednokratnu isplatu putem Ozow-a oslanjajući se na njihov javno oglašeni limit od 1.000.000 randa po transakciji.
Odmah je isplaćeno 100.000 randova.
Preostalih 20.000 randova je tiho odbijeno (bez SMS-a, imejla ili obaveštenja u aplikaciji).
Tek nakon što sam zapretio pravnim/regulatornim postupcima, Easybet je priznao skriveno interno ograničenje od 100.000 randa dnevno, što je suprotno tvrdnji od 1.000.000 randa.
Zatim su pokušali da me „kompenzuju" sa 10.000 R u besplatnim okretajima, što sam odbio jer to ne pokriva manjak od 20.000 R.
Easybet je čak izmenio svoju stranicu „Kako isplatiti novac" tek nakon što sam im rekao da ću podneti zvaničnu žalbu kao dokaz da su znali da je originalna tvrdnja obmanjujuća.
Vremenska linija i ključni dokazi
25–27. jul 2025: Uplaćeno 3.800 ličnih sredstava; svaka transakcija evidentirana.
27. jul 2025: Osvojeno 120.000 randova; zatraženo potpuno povlačenje preko Ozow-a.
Isti dan: Plaćeno 100.000 R; nema traga o čekajućih 20.000 R u obaveštenjima ili evidencijama.
28. jul 2025: Kontaktirao sam menadžera partnerskog programa (Dženi) putem WhatsApp-a i obavestio me o neviđenom pravilu od 100.000 randa dnevno.
28. jul 2025: Dobio sam ponudu od 10.000 R besplatnih okretaja; odbio sam.
28. jul 2025: Easybet je ažurirao svoja česta pitanja o isplati kako bi pomenuo skrivene dnevne limite nakon mog upozorenja na žalbu.
Prilozi:
Snimci ekrana originalne u odnosu na ažuriranu stranicu „Kako isplatiti novac" (prikazuje 1 000 000 R → skrivenih 100 000 R/dan).
Odlomci iz WhatsApp ćaskanja u kojima Dženi priznaje interno ograničenje.
Snimci ekrana neuspele isplate od 20.000 randa bez poruke o grešci.
Bankovni/transakcijski zapisi koji potvrđuju uplaćenih 100.000 i zadržanih 20.000 randa.
Željena rezolucija:
Hitna isplata preostalog iznosa od 120.000 R na moj povezani bankovni račun.
Javno izvinjenje i jasna izjava na veb-sajtu Easybet-a kojom se razjašnjavaju stvarna ograničenja za povlačenje novca.
Naknada za utrošeno vreme i štetu po reputaciju (npr. povraćaj partnerskih naknada ili bonus za dobit).
Da je izvršena puna uplata, ne bi bilo razloga da igram istog dana. Ne bih morao ponovo da uplaćujem novac da bih testirao tehničke greške i manipulacije, ali drago mi je što su to uradili jer sada imam više dokaza i upravo sam preko društvenih mreža saznao da im je to navika. U stvari, moja motivacija je bila što je menadžerka za partnerski program Dženi rekla: „Igrajte dok ne izgubite, tako nam se novac vraća, tako funkcioniše kockanje". To mi je dalo dodatni podsticaj da ponovo uplatim novac i da imam jači slučaj. Pretpostavili su da me igraju, dok sam se ja trudio da im idem na ruku kako bih imao jak slučaj, jer sam primetio greške u igrama dok sam igrao sa preostalih 20.000,00 R.
Uradili su mi upravo ono na šta su mi se ljudi ranije žalili.
Zašto je ovo važno:
Ostali igrači su u opasnosti da budu podvrgnuti istoj prevari.
Skrivena politika Easybet-a i nedostatak obaveštenja krše principe fer-pleja i poverenje potrošača.
Izloženost kompanije CasinoGuru može pomoći u sprečavanju dalje zloupotrebe sredstava igrača od strane Easybet-a.
Osećam se odgovornim i za gubitke drugih ljudi jer sam ih toliko dugo promovisao.
Međutim, podneo sam zvaničnu žalbu:
Nacionalni odbor za kockanje Južne Afrike.
Odbor za regulaciju oglašavanja (ranije Uprava za standarde oglašavanja Južne Afrike).
Uprava za ponašanje u finansijskom sektoru.
Ombudsman za robu široke potrošnje i usluge.
Nezavisni organ za komunikacije Južne Afrike.
Kancelarija ombudsmana za bankarske usluge.
Kršenje obaveza odgovornog kockanja:
Prema Nacionalnom zakonu o kockanju br. 7 iz 2004. godine i uslovima licence (npr. Kodeks o odgovornom kockanju Odbora za kockanje i trke Zapadnog Kejpa), svaki operater mora da sprovede mere za minimiziranje štete. To uključuje obuku osoblja za:
Prepoznajte znake problematičnog kockanja
Intervenišite ako igrač pokazuje znake nevolje
Nikada ne podstičite kontinuiranu igru ili ne zloupotrebljavajte gubitke igrača
Podstičući nekoga da igra dok mu se ne potroši novac, član osoblja aktivno potkopava ta pravila minimiziranja štete i izlaže kazino regulatornim sankcijama.
Nepoštena, nesavesna praksa (Zakon o zaštiti potrošača):
Zakon o zaštiti potrošača br. 68 iz 2008. godine zabranjuje dobavljačima da se upuštaju u „nepravedne, nerazumne ili nepravedne" ugovorne uslove i da daju lažne ili obmanjujuće izjave (članovi 29 i 41). Podsticanje igrača da nastavi da se kladi pod izgovorom da je to nekako u njegovom interesu je:
Obmanjujuće predstavljanje prirode kockanja (neizbežno ćete izgubiti)
Nesavesna poslovna praksa, jer zloupotrebljava poverenje potrošača
Svaki takav savet može se osporiti kao kršenje zabrana eksploatatorskog ponašanja Zakona o ovlašćenim kupcima (CPA).
Iz ovih razloga zahtevam puni iznos od 120.000,00 R
Easybet withheld R20 000 withdrawal under false advertising & technical manipulation.
Summary of the Issue:
As a registered Easybet affiliate for 1 year 6 months, I used R3 800 of my own money to test and promote their platform. After accumulating R120 000 in legitimate winnings on 27 July 2025, I requested a single payout via Ozow relying on their publicly‑advertised limit of R1 000 000 per transaction.
R100 000 was paid out immediately.
The remaining R20 000 was silently rejected (no SMS, email, or in-app notice).
Only after I threatened legal/regulatory action did Easybet admit to a hidden R100 000/day internal cap, contradicting the R1 000 000 claim.
They then tried to "compensate" me with R10 000 in free spins, which I declined since it doesn’t cover the R20 000 cash shortfall.
Easybet even edited their "How to Withdraw" page only after I told them I would lodge formal complaints proof they knew the original claim was misleading.
Timeline & Key Evidence
25–27 July 2025: Deposited R3 800 personal funds; recorded each transaction.
27 July 2025: Won R120 000; requested full withdrawal via Ozow.
Same Day: R100 000 paid; no trace of the pending R20 000 in notifications or logs.
28 July 2025: Contacted affiliate manager (Jenny) via WhatsApp told of an unseen R100 000/day rule.
28 July 2025: Received offer of R10 000 free spins; declined.
28 July 2025: Easybet updated their withdrawal FAQ to reference hidden daily limits after my complaint warning.
Attachments:
Screenshots of the original vs. updated "How to Withdraw" page (showing R1 000 000 → hidden R100 000/day).
WhatsApp chat excerpts with Jenny admitting the internal cap.
Screen recordings of the failed R20 000 payout with no error message.
Bank/transaction records confirming R100 000 paid & R20 000 withheld.
Desired Resolution:
Immediate cash payment of the outstanding R120 000 to my linked bank account.
A public apology and a clear statement on Easybet’s website clarifying actual withdrawal limits.
Compensation for the time and reputational damage incurred (e.g. refund of affiliate fees or a goodwill bonus).
If the full payment was made there would have been no reason for me play the same day. I wouldn't have to redeposit to test technical errors and manipulation but I'm glad they did that because now I have more proof and just found via social media that this is a habit of theirs. In fact my motivation was by the affiliate manager Jenny say "Play until you lose that how the money gets back to us, that how gambling works". That gave me more encouragement to redeposit and have a stronger case. They assumed they were playing me while I was making sure I play into their hands to have a strong case because I noticed the glitches on the games while playing with my remaining R20000.00
They did exactly to me what people used to complain to me about.
Why This Matters:
Other players are at risk of the same bait and switch.
Easybet’s hidden policy and lack of notification violate fair play principles and consumer trust.
CasinoGuru’s exposure can help prevent further misuse of player funds by Easybet.
I feel also responsible for other peoples losses because I promoted them for so long.
I have however filed a formal complaint with:
National Gambling Board of South Africa.
Advertising Regulatory Board (formerly the Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa).
Financial Sector Conduct Authority.
Consumer Goods and Services Ombud.
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa.
Office of the Ombudsman for Banking Services.
Breach of Responsible‑Gambling Obligations:
Under the National Gambling Act 7 of 2004 and its license conditions (e.g. the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board’s Responsible Gambling Code), every operator must implement harm minimization measures. That includes training staff to:
Recognise signs of problem gambling
Intervene if a player is showing signs of distress
Never encourage continuous play or exploit a player’s losses
By urging someone to play until their balance is gone, a staff member is actively undermining those harm minimisation rules and exposing the casino to regulatory sanction.
Unfair, Unconscionable Practice (Consumer Protection Act):
The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 prohibits suppliers from engaging in "unfair, unreasonable or unjust" contract terms and from making false or misleading representations (Sections 29 & 41). Encouraging a player to keep betting under the pretext that it’s somehow in their interest is:
A misleading representation about the nature of gambling (you will inevitably lose)
An unconscionable business practice, since it takes advantage of the consumer’s trust
Any such advice can be challenged as a breach of the CPA’s prohibitions on exploitative conduct.
For this reasons I am claiming the full amount of R120,000.00
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