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Summary of the issue:

I deposited €312.47 and played with the "First 26 of 2026" bonus.

My account was fully KYC-verified, and a withdrawal request was approved and queued for processing.

Suddenly, the account was disabled, and support informed me an "active investigation" was underway by the Payments team.

After several confusing and contradictory emails (e.g., one saying "update about your account status" implying it was active, then clarifying it was closed), they completed the review on Jan 23, 2026.

They claimed I breached bonus play-through rules (max bet €5 or 10% of balance, whichever lower) on "several rounds," voided all bonus winnings, but returned my original deposit to the balance and reopened the account.

My main concerns:

The account was already cleared/approved for withdrawal before the investigation started — why was it retroactively flagged?

No prior warning about the specific rule during gameplay, and no details provided on which exact spins/rounds breached it (despite multiple requests).

Extremely inconsistent support responses over multiple days, with generic "escalated" replies even after detailed complaints.

I submitted a formal GDPR Subject Access Request on Jan 25, 2026, asking for full data (game logs, bet details, internal notes, trigger for investigation, etc.). They have ignored it completely — no acknowledgment or data provided, despite the 1-month legal deadline under GDPR Article 12.

Current status (as of Feb 10, 2026):

After my final notice giving them 7 days for a substantive reply, I received yet another generic "escalated" message. No gameplay evidence, no explanation of the rule breach specifics, no GDPR compliance.

I believe this was a retrospective review to avoid paying legitimate winnings, with very poor transparency and support handling. The bonus rule itself feels unfair and unenforceable without in-game warnings or tools to track the 10% balance limit.

What I've done so far:

All communication via email/ticket (I have the full chain).

Multiple polite but firm follow-ups.

Threatened escalation to licensing authority, data protection authority, and public forums if unresolved.

I would appreciate any advice from the community or help from Casino Guru's complaint team to mediate and push for:

Full evidence of the alleged breaches (specific rounds, bets, balances).

Compliance with my GDPR request.

Fair resolution regarding the voided winnings or at least transparent explanation.

Happy to provide ticket IDs, email timestamps, or screenshots privately to the Casino Guru team.

Thank you for any support or insights.

Best regards,

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Hello,

Thank you very much for submitting your complaint. I’m sorry to hear about your negative experience.

Our position on the maximum bet breach is closely explained in our Fair Gambling Codex https://casino.guru/fair-gambling-codex-for-casinos#max-bets:

The max bet rule is, in fact, an industry standard, just as the fact that a casino has the right to seize the player's winnings from bonus play after breaking this rule. We prefer not to go against industry standards by penalizing casinos that use the maximum bet rule against players from time to time.

• If you feel like you have been accused mistakenly, feel free to forward me your game history together with a link to the specific bonus that you redeemed and played. My email address is tomas@casino.guru.
• If the casino failed or refused to provide you with the relevant game records, please share your attempts to request it with me.
• If there is any other relevant communication between you and the casino, please send it as well.

Thank you in advance for your reply.

Best regards,

Tomas

I never crossed the maximum bet.

there is no way for me to check it. They don't give me my playhistory and I can't see it inside the casino

" Please note that a player can bet a maximum of €/$5.00 / 50kr or 10% of the current available balance, whichever is lower, on a given round or spin when using bonuses or winnings generated from bonuses. Betting a larger proportion of one’s balance on a single round or game can lead to the voiding of this particular bonus and winnings and voiding of subsequent bonuses and winnings. Repeated abuse can lead to account termination and confiscation of balances.""

I bet 5 euro. They set or 10% of the current balance so I needed to decline my betsize when I am with 50 euro.

I never had a loss on my account I started to bet higher and higher.

Also I see online a similar case like this ..please don't pick the side of the casino. They don't provide bet history which is required by law.

Thanks for the detailed explanation.

Would you be able to share with me any communication or evidence of the incident via email?

Please send the evidence to tomas@casino.guru

I apologize for the inconvenience.

All send help me aSAP

Dear cocrol,

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, Michal (michal.k@casino.guru). This is a standard step in our procedure, as the Resolver will take over communication with the casino directly and manage your case from this point onward.

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

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

Kind regards,

Tomas

Hello cocrol,

I'm Michal, and I have taken over your complaint. I have reviewed this case, and I will contact the casino to shed more light on this matter and to see if I can help somehow.

We would like to invite North Casino to join the conversation.

Dear North Casino,

Kindly provide me with any evidence supporting the alleged violations of your terms and conditions, of which the player is being accused. You can send the information and evidence to me via email at michal.k@casino.guru for an independent review.

Thank you in advance.

THIS IS A SCAM CASINO I CAN'T EVEN GET MY PLAY HISTORY

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.

Dear cocrol,

I have been in sort of contact with the casino team, and they indicated in one of their messages that they would provide the information and evidence related to your case. Unfortunately, they have not followed through on this commitment and, in the end, have ceased communication altogether. This situation is certainly not in line with the level of transparency and prompt cooperation we anticipate from the casino when addressing player complaints.

Regrettably, without the casino team's collaboration, there is very little more we can do at this stage. To achieve a resolution or any form of agreement, it is essential for all three parties (the player, the casino, and the mediator) to engage in open communication and work together effectively. Sadly, this has not occurred, and we were left alone in our attempt to solve this matter.

As a result, I will mark your complaint as "unresolved" in our system. I understand this isn't a satisfactory solution to your issue. However, the decrease in the rating caused by unresolved complaints might help to change the casino's approach. If the casino decides to react, we will reopen the complaint, and you will be notified by email. In the meantime, if you wish to pursue your case further, you can contact the Kahnawake Gaming Authority (https://casino.guru/licensing-authorities/kahnawake-license) and submit a complaint to them. The Gaming Authority might have more options and tools to help players. You might find our article How to submit a complaint to a regulator | Casino Guru useful. Please let me know how they respond at michal.k@casino.guru if you decide to pursue this option. Regrettably, this is where any potential assistance from our end concerning your case concludes.

For the future, I highly encourage you to select casinos based on their reviews and ratings, opting only for those that are well-established, licensed, and highly regarded to minimize encountering a similar situation. I regret that we were unable to assist you further in this instance.

Best regards,

Michal

Casino Guru

We have reopened this complaint at the request of North Casino. The casino has submitted evidence showing that this case was already reviewed by EDIS-ADR, the official Alternative Dispute Resolution provider for the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, which concluded that the casino correctly applied its Bonus Terms and Conditions.

This decision was issued on April 6.

Could you please share your comments on this?

Dear cocrol,

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