I would like to file a complaint against Lucky Gem, which is operating illegally and refuses to refund my deposits.
Here is my situation:
I deposited a total of €297 and verified my account when I registered. Later I won up to €1,500 and requested a withdrawal. Instead of processing it, Lucky Gem cancelled my withdrawal saying my "zip code was not on the ID anymore", even though they had already accepted my documents before. They asked me to email all my personal information again and told me it would take only 30 minutes.
While waiting for verification for many hours, I asked support multiple times, but they kept delaying and telling me to wait. Because of the stress and uncertainty, I continued gambling and my balance dropped significantly. Only *the next morning*, when I had about €500 left, they suddenly approved the withdrawal request — but still did not process it. Eventually the entire balance was lost.
Important:
I am registered in **CRUKS** in the Netherlands due to a gambling addiction. Licensed casinos cannot allow me to play. Lucky Gem is unlicensed and illegally allowed me to deposit and gamble, which is a serious violation of Dutch law.
When I asked for a refund of my deposits due to illegal operation and CRUKS violation, they replied with a message saying my case was sent to "Compliance" and would take **3–6 months**. This is clearly a stalling tactic used by unlicensed casinos. Legitimate operators process complaints within days, not months.
Lucky Gem is:
• operating without a Dutch gambling licence
• accepting CRUKS-registered players
• cancelling valid withdrawals without reason
• delaying verification until the player gambles the money back
• refusing to process refunds
• providing fake "compliance reviews"
• ignoring responsible gambling rules
I am requesting Casino Guru’s assistance in recovering my €297 deposit, as these funds were taken illegally and under false pretenses.
I can provide chat logs, emails, screenshots, and any other evidence you require.
Thank you in advance for your help.