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I played at be playfina Casino and they said I wagered more than €5. When I asked where, they wouldn't tell me, and my withdrawal was canceled! It was a weekend reload bonus, but I never activated it!

Ich habe be playfina Casino gespielt und sie meinten ich habe höher als 5 Euro gespielt nach der Frage wo? Wurde es mir nicht gesagt und meine Auszahlung wurde storniert ! Es war ein Weekend reload Bonus aber den habe ich nie aktiviert!

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Dear Marija2108,

Thank you very much for submitting your complaint. I’m sorry to hear about your negative experience. I checked the bonus T&Cs and I found this:

1.5 While you have active bonus, maximum bet for all game types is 5 EUR / 5 USD / 7.5 CAD / 8 AUD / 8.5 NZD / 50 NOK / 500.00 INR (Unless stated otherwise in special terms for the bonus). Purchasing any game features (including but not limited to ’respin’) will add to your bet amount. If the player exceeds the maximum bet when the bonus is active, PLAYFINA reserves the right to confiscate the winnings.

Our position is closely explained in the 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.

However, if you feel like you have been accused mistakenly, feel free to forward me your game history in Excel format as well as the screenshot of your bonus history from your casino profile. My email address is veronika.f@casino.guru.

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,

Veronika

Good morning

Thank you very much for your feedback and for reviewing my case.

I understand that the maximum stake rule is included in the bonus terms and conditions. However, I would like to emphasize that in my case, this was a one-time occurrence.

All my other bets were well below the allowed limit. The higher bet resulted solely from using the Buy Feature function, which was available in the game without any warning or restrictions.

At no point was I informed that using this feature constitutes a violation or could lead to the complete confiscation of all profits.

Additionally, I would like to point out that in many other casinos the Buy Feature function is either blocked or technically restricted during an active bonus. However, this was not the case in this casino, so it was not apparent to me that I was violating any rules.

I therefore consider it disproportionate and not consumer-friendly that a single action without warning leads to all profits being withheld.

In my view, at least a partial payment or a more lenient solution would be appropriate in this case.

I therefore ask you once again to examine my case from this perspective and assess whether a fairer solution is possible.

Thank you for your support.

Regards, Marija

Guten Morgen

Vielen Dank für Ihre Rückmeldung und die Prüfung meines Falls.

Ich verstehe, dass die Regel zum maximalen Einsatz in den Bonusbedingungen enthalten ist. Dennoch möchte ich betonen, dass es sich in meinem Fall um eine einmalige Handlung gehandelt hat.

Alle meine übrigen Einsätze lagen deutlich unter dem erlaubten Limit. Der höhere Einsatz entstand ausschließlich durch die Nutzung der Buy Feature Funktion, die im Spiel ohne jegliche Warnung oder Einschränkung verfügbar war.

Zu keinem Zeitpunkt wurde ich darauf hingewiesen, dass die Nutzung dieser Funktion einen Verstoß darstellt oder zur vollständigen Einziehung aller Gewinne führen kann.

Zusätzlich möchte ich anmerken, dass in vielen anderen Casinos die Buy Feature Funktion während eines aktiven Bonus entweder gesperrt oder technisch eingeschränkt ist. In diesem Casino war dies jedoch nicht der Fall, wodurch für mich nicht erkennbar war, dass ich gegen eine Regel verstoße.

Ich halte es daher für unverhältnismäßig und nicht verbraucherfreundlich, dass eine einzelne Aktion ohne Warnung dazu führt, dass sämtliche Gewinne einbehalten werden.

Aus meiner Sicht wäre in diesem Fall zumindest eine teilweise Auszahlung oder eine kulante Lösung angemessen.

Ich bitte Sie daher nochmals, meinen Fall unter diesem Gesichtspunkt zu prüfen und zu bewerten, ob eine fairere Lösung möglich ist.

Vielen Dank für Ihre Unterstützung.

lg Marija

Thank you for providing the additional information.

Am I correct in understanding that you breached the maximum bet rule only once? If so, could you specify the amount of that bet and its outcome? Did you win any money from this bet, or was it a losing one? If you won, please indicate the exact amount.

Can I send you an email? I can't upload it like this! No, I didn't win the purchase!

Kann ich ihnen ein e Mail schicken? Ich kann so das nicht hochladen! Nein bei dem Kauf habe ich nicht gewonnen!

Dear Marija2108,

Thank you for your feedback. We have carefully reviewed your account history and game data to provide a clear explanation of our decision.

Our records confirm that the Weekend Reload Bonus was manually activated by entering the bonus code during the deposit process. We would also like to emphasize that players are always notified of an active bonus via a confirmation email, and the bonus status is clearly visible in the account profile. This ensures that every player is aware of the active rules before they start betting.

Our rules are designed to maintain a fair environment for everyone, and Clause 1.5 of our Bonus Terms is explicit regarding this rule:

"While you have an active bonus, the maximum bet for all game types is €5... Purchasing any game features (including but not limited to "respins") will add an amount to your bet. If a player exceeds the maximum bet while the bonus is active, PLAYFINA reserves the right to confiscate the winnings."

In your case, during the active bonus period, a bet was made that exceeded this €5 limit. Although you indicated that this only happened once, our system is set up in such a way that all players follow the same rules from the moment the bonus is activated.

Upon registration, all players agree to these terms. If you wanted to play with higher stakes or use the in-game purchase features without restrictions, you had the option to cancel the bonus in the "My Bonuses" section or contact our 24/7 support team for assistance before playing.

Since the rules were active and the limit was exceeded, we must follow our standard procedure to ensure fairness not only for you, but for all our players who consistently play within the rules.

Best wishes,

Playfina Casino

Thank you very much !

Dankeschön !

Dear Marija2108,

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,

Veronika

Thank you for your help, you guys are really great!

Danke für eure Hilfe ihr seid wirklich super!

Hello Marija2108,

I'm Michal, and I have taken over your complaint. I have carefully reviewed this case, including your game log. There was indeed a single instance where the maximum bet limit was exceeded, which, from a strictly technical perspective, may be considered a breach of the casino’s rules as outlined above.

That said, when looking at the broader context, this appears to have been an isolated occurrence with very limited impact. The win associated with that round was minimal (only a mere €0.40), and you still had a sufficient balance to continue playing. The more substantial winnings were achieved later under standard conditions and in full compliance with the bonus rules.

In light of this, it is difficult to conclude that this instance had any meaningful influence on the overall outcome or provided any tangible advantage.

Dear Playfina Casino,

I acknowledge that the bonus rules quite clearly state a maximum bet limit when utilizing a bonus, which is a common practice in the industry.

Upon examining the player's game log, I found that there was indeed one isolated instance (bet ID 597785799) where the bet exceeded this maximum allowed limit; however, it is important to note that this particular bet, although a winning one, resulted in winnings of a mere 40 cents, which is near impossible to consider that this provided the player any unfair advantage. Throughout both the previous and following gameplay, the vast majority of bets remained consistently well below the maximum allowable limit; therefore, applying the strictest consequence, such as confiscation of all winnings, may appear disproportionate to the nature and impact of the "breach".

From an established and reputable casino like yours, we certainly would expect a more considerate approach.

With this in mind, I would kindly invite you to reconsider your initial decision and explore a more balanced resolution that reflects both the technical rules and the practical circumstances of the case. We believe there is room to reach a fair outcome that would be acceptable to both parties.

Should there be any other factors influencing this matter that may not be suitable for public disclosure, please feel free to share them with me directly at michal.k@casino.guru for an independent review.

Thank you very much for your detailed review of my case.

I agree with your assessment that this was an isolated incident with minimal impact.

As you correctly noted, the profit from this stake was only about €0.40, while the significantly higher profits were achieved later in full compliance with all bonus rules.

For this reason, I consider the complete confiscation of all profits to be disproportionate and unjustified.

I therefore request support in finding a fair solution that takes into account the actual circumstances of this case.

Thank you for your support.

Love, Marija

Vielen Dank für Ihre ausführliche Prüfung meines Falls.

Ich stimme Ihrer Einschätzung zu, dass es sich um einen einzelnen Vorfall mit minimalen Auswirkungen gehandelt hat.

Wie Sie richtig festgestellt haben, lag der Gewinn aus diesem Einsatz bei nur etwa 0,40 €, während die deutlich höheren Gewinne später unter vollständiger Einhaltung aller Bonusregeln erzielt wurden.

Aus diesem Grund halte ich die vollständige Einziehung sämtlicher Gewinne für unverhältnismäßig und nicht gerechtfertigt.

Ich bitte daher um Unterstützung bei einer fairen Lösung, die die tatsächlichen Umstände dieses Falls berücksichtigt.

Vielen Dank für Ihre Unterstützung.

Lg Marija

Dear Michal,

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your thoughts on this matter.

After reviewing your comments with our compliance team, we must uphold our original decision. Each player agrees to our Terms and Conditions upon registration and is responsible for familiarizing themselves with the rules before playing. The maximum bet limit is a fundamental bonus condition and we believe that if we start making exceptions for individual cases, the rules themselves will lose their meaning. In order to ensure fairness to our entire player base, we must apply the same standards to everyone. Making an exception here would be unfair to the many other players who strictly adhere to these terms.

It is also important to clarify that we have not confiscated the player's personal funds. The initial deposit remains in the account balance and is fully available to the player. Our actions are strictly limited to winnings from play that does not meet the requirements as stated in our terms and conditions.

While we understand your position, our priority is to maintain a consistent and fair environment for all our users. Therefore, we cannot reverse decisions or offer partial refunds.

Best regards,

Playfina Casino

Dear Playfina Casino,

Thank you for your response and for clarifying your position.

I fully acknowledge your right to enforce your Terms and Conditions and the importance of maintaining consistency across your player base. The application of rules in a uniform manner is indeed a key aspect of a fair gaming environment. However, consistency should also be balanced with proportionality and the broader principles of fair practice.

In this particular case, while a technical breach of the maximum bet rule did occur, it was limited to only a single isolated instance, and the resulting gain from that specific bet was negligible (€0.40). There is no clear indication that this action provided the player with any meaningful advantage or that it materially impacted the overall gameplay outcome.

From this perspective, applying the most severe consequence—namely, the confiscation of all winnings—is viewed as disproportionate to the nature and actual impact of the breach. A more measured approach in such circumstances would not necessarily undermine your rules, but rather demonstrate a balanced and fair application of them.

I also note your clarification that the player’s original deposit remains available, which is appreciated. However, the core of this dispute remains the treatment of the winnings generated during gameplay, which was, aside from this one, isolated instance, fully compliant with your stated conditions during the vast timeline.

With this in mind, I would once again respectfully invite you to reconsider whether a more proportionate resolution could be applied in this case. Such an approach would, in our view, better reflect both the intent of your rules and the expectations of fair practice.

Should you maintain your current position, we will respect that; however, we will need to proceed with closing the complaint accordingly, which may result in a classification that reflects our assessment of the proportionality of the action taken.

I remain open to continued dialogue and hope that a mutually acceptable resolution can still be reached.

Additionally, I would like to point out that I assumed my deposited money would be used first and that I could play freely within that amount.

It was not clear to me that the bonus rules, especially the maximum betting limit, still applied despite using my own funds.

Since the Buy Feature function was available in the game without warning, I had no reason to assume that I was breaking any rules.

Zusätzlich möchte ich anmerken, dass ich davon ausgegangen bin, dass zunächst mein eingezahltes Geld verwendet wird und ich innerhalb dieses Betrags frei spielen kann.

Für mich war nicht klar ersichtlich, dass trotz Verwendung meines eigenen Guthabens weiterhin die Bonusregeln, insbesondere das maximale Einsatzlimit, gelten.

Da die Buy Feature Funktion im Spiel ohne Warnung verfügbar war, hatte ich keinen Anlass anzunehmen, dass ich gegen eine Regel verstoße.

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 Marija2108,

Unfortunately, I have not received any further response from the casino team despite multiple follow-up notifications. I must admit this is somewhat unexpected and disappointing, especially considering that the communication with the Playfina team had previously been constructive and we were able to clarify and address complaints effectively.

As our primary goal is always to seek a reasonably fair and possible resolution, I am willing to allow a bit more time for this case in the hope that the casino team may reconsider the circumstances involved. I will once again reach out to the casino team directly, and I remain hopeful that a reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution can still be achieved.

Dear Playfina Casino,

I have reached out once again via email and MS Teams. I remain open to further communication and sincerely hope that a mutually acceptable resolution can still be achieved.

Dear Michal,

Thank you for your continued patience and for giving us the opportunity to revisit this case. We genuinely appreciate the constructive dialogue throughout this process.

After taking another careful look at the circumstances — particularly the isolated nature of the breach and the negligible advantage gained — we have decided to make an exception and process a full refund of the player's winnings. We want to be transparent: this is not something we do routinely, and it does not change our commitment to enforcing our Terms and Conditions consistently. However, we also believe that fairness means looking at each situation with a degree of proportionality, and in this particular case, we feel that returning the funds is the right thing to do.

We understand how important it is for players to receive their winnings, and we do not take lightly the impact that decisions like this can have.

The withdrawal has already been initiated on our end, and the player should receive the funds shortly. Please let us know once it has been confirmed on their side so we can close this matter.

We hope this resolution reflects our commitment to fair play and a positive player experience. We remain open to any further questions you may have.

Best regards,

Playfina Casino Team

Dear Playfina Team and Michi,

Thank you very much for taking the time to review my case once again and for handling the situation in such a fair and understanding way.

I truly appreciate the constructive communication throughout the entire process and your willingness to reconsider the circumstances. Your decision means a lot to me and I am grateful for the professional and respectful handling of this matter.

Thank you again for your understanding and fairness.

Kind regards,

Marija

Dear Playfina Casino,

I am pleased that we have reached a mutual understanding on this matter and that a fair approach has been adopted, taking the overall context into account.

Dear Marija2108,

I'm glad that our efforts contributed to a positive resolution of the matter. Please let me know if I can regard this case as resolved or if you need assistance with anything else.

Dear Michi,

Thank you so much for your support, your patience and your commitment throughout the entire process.

I truly appreciate the time and effort you invested. The fair and respectful communication with you and the Playfina team also meant a great deal to me. I'm very pleased that we were able to find a positive solution together.

You can consider the case closed.

Thank you again and all the best to you.

Best regards

Marija

Lieber Michi,

vielen Dank für deine Unterstützung, deine Geduld und deinen Einsatz während des gesamten Prozesses.

Ich weiß die Zeit und Mühe, die du investiert hast, wirklich sehr zu schätzen. Auch die faire und respektvolle Kommunikation mit dir und dem Playfina-Team hat mir viel bedeutet. Ich freue mich sehr, dass wir gemeinsam eine positive Lösung finden konnten.

Du kannst den Fall gerne als abgeschlossen betrachten.

Vielen Dank nochmals und alles Gute für dich.

Liebe Grüße

Marija

Dear Marija2108,

Thank you for the confirmation. I am glad that our involvement played an important role in resolving this matter, and you have received your winnings.

For the future, I would strongly recommend familiarising yourself with the applicable bonus terms and conditions and ensuring full compliance with them in order to avoid similar situations or misunderstandings.

I'll go ahead and mark the complaint as 'resolved' in our system. I would like to thank both parties for their cooperation.

If you ever encounter any issues with this or any other casino in the future, please feel free to reach out to our Complaint Resolution Centre. We're here to help.

As you might know, we do not charge for our services, nor do we 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://www.trustpilot.com/evaluate/casino.guru. An honest review, along with any possible suggestions for improvement, would be invaluable. Your feedback could help others who may be considering contacting us for assistance with online casino-related issues.

Thank you in advance for your time.

Best regards,

Michal

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