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Dear Casino Guru Team,

I would like to file a formal complaint against Winnerz Casino.

I am a old player from Germany who only played for fun. I deposited €300 + received a €300 bonus in October 2025. On 21 October 2025 I had a big win on The Dog House Dice Show.

The casino first verified my ID, proof of address (several utility bills) and payment method successfully on 21 November 2025. Then they suddenly demanded additional selfies with ID and handwritten note. I sent them twice (27 Nov and 2 Dec 2025).

The second one was accepted and forwarded to the security department.

On 5 December 2025 they scheduled a video verification call for 19 December 2025 at 14:00 GMT. I politely asked on 18 December whether the call could be held in German because of the language barrier. They answered the same day that the call will be in English only.

During the preparation I felt extremely stressed and uncomfortable. I knew they would ask me to:

walk around the room and show that nobody else is there,

hold my hand in front of my face for a "liveness check".

I found this extremely invasive, embarrassing and a serious invasion of my privacy. As an older woman I felt harassed and treated like a criminal although I had done nothing wrong and only wanted to play slots for fun.

After the call (or because I could not attend in English) the casino simply wrote on 17 March 2026 that I had not responded to previous emails and therefore closed the investigation. They only refunded the original €300 deposit and I still cannot log in to withdraw my winnings.

I feel harassed, embarrassed and deeply disrespected. The whole process was rude, harsh and completely unnecessary after all documents had already been approved. The language barrier made everything even worse.

I only played for fun and never did anything suspicious. I request that Casino Guru investigates this case and helps me to receive my rightful winnings or at least a fair explanation why they only refunded the deposit and locked my account.

Thank you very much for your help.

Best regards,

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Dear MonRumann,

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

Please understand that KYC (Know Your Customer) is a very important and essential process during which the casino ensures that funds are sent to the rightful owner. Since casinos cannot physically verify each player’s identity, this procedure is necessary to complete the verification process. All reputable and licensed casinos take KYC seriously, and it may take a few working days to complete.

To help us better understand your situation, could you please provide the following information:

• Are you currently able to log in to your account?
• Whether you submitted all the required verification documents as soon as possible and in the correct format
• Whether you experienced any issues during the video call, particularly anything that may have prevented you from communicating in English
• What specific reasons, if any, the casino provided for locking your account and restricting withdrawals

Thank you in advance for your reply.

I hope we will be able to help you resolve this issue as soon as possible.

Best regards,

Petra

No not anymore they paid my deposit back

Yes all is approved.

Whether you experienced any issues during the video call, particularly anything that may have prevented you from communicating in English

Yes that was a obstacle also felt really pressured and unsecure I felt like harassment to me I never feel the same again when playing casino

What specific reasons, if any, the casino provided for locking your account and restricting withdrawals

They not say 🙁

Thank you for your reply and for providing the previous details, MonRumann.

• Did you play with bonus money or free spins?
• Have you ever made a withdrawal at this casino?
• Do you have copies of all correspondence exchanged with the casino regarding this issue? You can send me all the documents to: [email protected] or post your screenshots to the thread.

Thank you again for your cooperation.

Not that I know of anymore i just deposited and start playing.

Have you ever made a withdrawal at this casino?

yes my deposit is returned.

I forwarded everything

Thank you for helping me I still feel harassed by this casino 🙁

Dear MonRumann

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 Samuel ([email protected]). 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,

Petra

Oh I am so happy I still have sleepless nights.

Dear MonRumann,

It’s nice to e-meet you. My name is Samuel, and I’ll be assisting you with your complaint from now on.

If there are any updates or new details since your last message, please share them with me.

As part of our standard procedure, I’m also inviting a representative from Winnerz Casino to join this conversation. Their input should help us move the case forward more efficiently.

Dear Winnerz Casino,

Please provide detailed information regarding the player’s issue, specifically the exact reasons why the account was closed and the winnings were confiscated, including any alleged rule violations or relevant terms and conditions.

Thank you for your cooperation and a timely response.

Best regards,

Samuel

Finally I being heard!

Dear Samuel,

Thank you for your message.

Please note that, due to the public nature of this complaint and our confidentiality and regulatory obligations, we are not in a position to disclose full internal security details or specific investigative findings. However, we remain fully open to cooperation and, where required, we can provide additional clarifications through the appropriate direct channels. Please note that the relevant supporting information has already been provided to you.

That said, we can provide a general explanation of the case outcome.

The account was reviewed in line with our Terms and Conditions, including provisions related to verification requirements and prohibited practices. As part of our standard compliance procedures, the customer was required to complete enhanced verification in order to confirm account ownership and ensure the integrity of the activity.

The customer attended the scheduled video verification session, however, the process could not be successfully completed due to incomplete and inconsistent responses during the verification. As a result, further compliance review was initiated in accordance with our internal procedures.

As a result, and in accordance with our Terms and Conditions, the account was restricted and the financial outcome was adjusted accordingly. As a gesture of goodwill, the original deposit was refunded to the customer.

We would also like to highlight that all verification steps were clearly communicated in advance, including scheduling arrangements, sufficient timeframes for completion, and language support via translated communication in German for the customer’s convenience.

The decision was made following a full internal review and in line with our compliance and security obligations.

A comprehensive and detailed explanation of the case has been sent to you directly via email at [email protected].

Should you require any further clarification or additional materials, please feel free to let us know.

Kind regards,

Darja

Dear Samuel,

Thank you so much for taking over my case. I read the reply from Winnerz Casino and I am more upset than before, because they used many words but they did not actually say what I did wrong.

They say my answers during the video call were "incomplete and inconsistent." Inconsistent with what? With my documents they already approved on 21 November 2025? With my deposits? With my own name? I am an older woman. I asked politely if the call could be in German because that is my language, and they refused. So I sat there in a second language, under pressure, while a stranger asked me to walk around my home and hold my hand in front of my face. Of course I was nervous. Of course I did not speak perfectly. That is not fraud that is a human being under stress in a foreign language.

The casino also writes they provided "translated communication in German." That is only true for some emails. The call itself the part that decided everything was in English only. That is not language support.

Please, Samuel, could you ask them the questions that really matter:

Can I receive the recording of the video call? It is my personal data and I have the right to see it.

And one more thing. The casino gave me back my full €300 deposit. If they really believed I was a criminal or doing anything illegal, the deposit would have been frozen not returned. The refund is their own proof that there is no fraud concern on my account. So on what ground are they keeping my €9,000?

Thank you for helping me, Samuel. I have not slept well for weeks because of this. I really hope this can be resolved fairly.

Hello everyone,

thank you for the update.

Dear MonRumann,

thank you for your detailed response and for sharing your perspective.

Regarding the video call recording, I understand your request. However, I’m not able to share this material, as it contains sensitive information related to the casino’s internal verification processes. This includes how the verification is conducted as well as interfaces from internal systems and third-party tools that are not publicly accessible.

Regarding the refund of your deposit, the casino has stated that this was issued as a gesture of goodwill. This means it was not necessarily linked to the final assessment of the case, but rather a discretionary step on their side. I understand your interpretation, however, the refund itself cannot be considered as proof that no breach of terms occurred. Thank you for your understanding.

Dear Winnerz Casino,

I have requested additional information and clarification from the casino via email. I will review the details once received and respond in this complaint accordingly.

Thank you both for your patience.

Dear Samuel,

I must now speak from my heart, because I can no longer pretend that this is just a normal "case".

What this casino did to me isn't customer service. It's harassment. I deposited €300 to play slots for fun, like many people do, and because I had the misfortune to win, I was humiliated for five months. They forced me to film myself. They demanded I prove I was alone, like a suspect. They refused to speak my language—at the most crucial moment. I'm an older woman. I've never been treated like this by any company in my entire life, and I never want to experience anything like it again.

Samuel, I want other people to know about this. I want other older women who play slots for fun in the evenings to know what can happen to them if they're unlucky enough to win. I won't stay silent any longer. I'm going to share my story on every platform that allows it because what was done to me is unacceptable, and it has to stop. Other people need to be warned.

I'd also like to ask you directly: Is this something I can go to the police about? I feel harassed and treated like a criminal, without any evidence. I haven't slept properly for months. My health is suffering. If a normal store in Germany treated an elderly customer like this, there would be consequences. Why should it be any different just because it's online?

Samuel, could you please give me some guidance? I don't know the correct procedures. Who can I officially contact – the data protection authority here in Germany, the gambling regulatory body responsible for the license, the police in my country, consumer protection? I'm an older woman, and these things are new to me. I'm asking for your help so I know the right way to proceed, because I will use it. I can't let this go.

Please understand – I'm not angry with you, Samuel. You've been kind and patient with me, and I'm grateful for that. But I can no longer accept Winnerz Casino's silence and vague words. They owe me €9,000, and more than that, they owe me a genuine explanation and an apology for what they did to me.

Thank you, Samuel. I trust that you will continue to help me – but I am also prepared to take this matter much, much further.

Sincerely, MonRumann

Kind regards,

MonRumann

Lieber Samuel,

ich muss jetzt aus meinem Herzen sprechen, denn ich kann nicht länger so tun, als wäre das nur ein normaler „Fall".

Was dieses Casino mir angetan hat, ist kein Kundenservice. Es ist Belästigung. Ich habe 300 € eingezahlt, um zum Spaß Slots zu spielen, so wie es viele Menschen tun, und weil ich das Pech hatte zu gewinnen, bin ich fünf Monate lang gedemütigt worden. Sie haben mich gezwungen, mich selbst zu filmen. Sie haben von mir verlangt zu beweisen, dass ich allein war, wie eine Verdächtige. Sie haben sich geweigert, meine Sprache zu sprechen – in dem Moment, der am wichtigsten war. Ich bin eine ältere Frau. Ich bin in meinem ganzen Leben noch nie so von einer Firma behandelt worden, und ich möchte nie wieder so etwas erleben.

Samuel, ich möchte, dass andere Menschen davon erfahren. Ich möchte, dass andere ältere Frauen, die abends zum Spaß ein bisschen Slots spielen, wissen, was ihnen passieren kann, wenn sie das Pech haben zu gewinnen. Ich werde nicht länger schweigen. Ich werde meine Geschichte auf jeder Plattform teilen, die es erlaubt, denn was mir angetan wurde, ist nicht akzeptabel, und es muss aufhören. Andere Menschen müssen gewarnt werden.

Ich möchte Sie auch direkt fragen: Ist das eine Angelegenheit, bei der ich auch zur Polizei gehen kann? Ich fühle mich belästigt und wie eine Kriminelle behandelt, ohne jeden Beweis. Ich habe seit Monaten nicht mehr richtig geschlafen. Meine Gesundheit leidet darunter. Wenn ein normales Geschäft in Deutschland eine ältere Kundin so behandeln würde, hätte das Konsequenzen. Warum sollte es anders sein, nur weil es online ist?

Bitte, Samuel, können Sie mir eine Orientierung geben? Ich kenne die richtigen Verfahren nicht. An wen kann ich mich offiziell wenden – die Datenschutzbehörde hier in Deutschland, die für die Lizenz zuständige Glücksspielaufsicht, die Polizei in meinem Land, den Verbraucherschutz? Ich bin eine ältere Frau und diese Dinge sind neu für mich. Ich bitte Sie um Ihre Hilfe, damit ich die richtigen Wege kenne, denn ich werde sie nutzen. Ich kann das nicht auf sich beruhen lassen.

Bitte verstehen Sie – ich bin nicht böse auf Sie, Samuel. Sie waren freundlich und geduldig mit mir, und dafür bin ich dankbar. Aber ich kann das Schweigen und die vagen Worte von Winnerz Casino nicht länger akzeptieren. Sie schulden mir 9.000 €, und mehr noch, sie schulden mir eine echte Erklärung und eine Entschuldigung für das, was man mir angetan hat.

Danke, Samuel. Ich vertraue darauf, dass Sie mir weiter helfen – aber ich bin auch bereit, diese Sache viel, viel weiter zu treiben.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen, MonRumann

Kind regards,

MonRumann

Dear Samuel,

We hope this message finds you well.

We are writing to kindly ask you to check our previous correspondence provided via email, as we have already responded and provided the requested information.

We understand that response times may vary depending on workload and internal review processes.

Please accept our apologies for the delay in our response, and thank you for your consideration.

We look forward to your reply.

Kind Regards,

Darja

I am sorry but I have to write again, because I cannot stay silent about how I really feel.

The video verification I still feel like I was violated. That is the only word I have for it. They forced me, an older woman, to film myself in my own home, to walk around to prove I was alone, to hold my hand in front of my face like a criminal, while a stranger watched me through the camera in a language that is not my own. It felt like an invasion of my body and my privacy. Like something was taken from me that I cannot get back. I know this is strong, Samuel, but it is the truth of how it felt and how it still feels.

I also need it to be on record that I have mental health problems because of this. I am not exaggerating. I do not sleep properly. I have anxiety I never had before. I cry without reason. I am afraid to open emails. I have spoken about it with my doctor. This is no longer only about the €9,000 this casino has damaged my health, my peace, and my trust.

I want this written down in my file so it cannot be ignored later. What was done to me is not "standard verification." It was harassment, and it has left real wounds.

Thank you, Samuel, for listening to me.

any update I am still shaking 🙁

Hello everyone,

thank you for your patience while I carefully reviewed the materials provided by both sides, including the video verification process and additional account-related information.

Dear MonRumann,

I understand that this situation has been stressful for you. However, before I can make any final conclusions regarding the case, there are still several important inconsistencies and verification concerns that need to be clarified.

During the video verification, there appeared to be significant communication difficulties, and many answers provided during the call were either unclear or inconsistent. At the same time, some of your written communication in this complaint has been submitted in fluent English, while other parts were written in German, which raises additional questions regarding who has been operating and communicating through the account.

Additionally, I would like to ask for clarification regarding the use of the phone number connected to the account, including the prepaid SIM card you mentioned, as well as possible access to the account from different locations.

Please therefore clarify the following:

• Has any other person ever helped you operate or access your casino account?
• Has any family member or third party ever played on the account on your behalf?
• Have you ever accessed the account while outside Germany or allowed anyone abroad to use it?
• Can you explain why some communication was written in fluent English despite the language difficulties during verification?

At this stage, these points are very important for the fair assessment of the complaint.

Dear Winnerz Casino,

thank you for your cooperation so far. Should it be necessary, please also be prepared to provide any additional relevant evidence related to account access history, verification findings, or device/location inconsistencies for further review.

I will wait for the player’s clarification before proceeding further.

I would like to address the points raised openly and in my own words.

I'm an older woman, and technology really isn't my strong suit. I often have many programs running simultaneously on my phone and computer, and I don't always know what each one does. At some point, I ran a virus scan, and it removed a lot of spyware, as well as some kind of VPN that I never knowingly installed. I can't explain how it got onto my system, only that I didn't install it intentionally.

How I got into gambling: I was in a Telegram group, and someone posted a link. Out of curiosity, I clicked on it myself. What opened looked exactly like a slot machine in a land-based casino, and I enjoyed it. I want to be absolutely clear: No one ever helped me with gambling, and no third party ever touched my account. Every click was my own.

I never tried to play from outside Germany. I was at home, on my own devices. Due to the spyware and the VPN that the scanner later removed, I can't technically rule out the possibility that something was running in the background without my knowledge. But I never consciously decided to use a VPN, and at the time I wasn't even aware that something like that was on my system.

Honestly, the video verification was the worst day of my life. It was incredibly intimidating, and I was told everything had to be in English. My English isn't great, especially under pressure, and I was so nervous I couldn't get my words out properly. Using a translation app in a live conversation is really difficult.

Regarding the question of why my written messages flowed much more smoothly afterward: I have nothing to hide. For the email replies, I used a combination of Google Translate and an AI assistant connected to my inbox. That's the only reason why my writing was clearer than my spoken words. I wasn't pretending to be someone else; I simply used the tools I had available to avoid being misunderstood again, as happened during the video call.

Let me make this perfectly clear: I am open and ready to undergo any verification necessary to prove that I personally played. Whatever document, verification, or additional confirmation is required, I will provide it. I have nothing to hide and will fully cooperate in everything necessary to ensure this is properly resolved.

Ich möchte auf die angesprochenen Punkte offen und mit meinen eigenen Worten eingehen.

Ich bin eine ältere Frau und Technik ist wirklich nicht meine Stärke. Auf meinem Handy und Computer laufen oft viele Programme gleichzeitig, und ich weiß nicht immer, was jedes einzelne davon tut. Irgendwann habe ich einen Virenscanner laufen lassen, und dieser hat viel Spyware entfernt, sowie eine Art VPN, die ich nie bewusst installiert habe. Ich kann nicht erklären, wie das auf mein System gekommen ist, nur dass ich es nicht absichtlich dort installiert habe.

Wie ich zum Spielen kam: Ich war in einer Telegram-Gruppe, und jemand hat dort einen Link gepostet. Ich habe aus Neugier selbst darauf geklickt. Was sich öffnete, sah genau so aus wie ein Spielautomat in einer landbasierten Spielhalle, und es hat mir Spaß gemacht. Ich möchte ganz klar sagen: Niemand hat mir jemals beim Spielen geholfen, und kein Dritter hat jemals mein Konto angerührt. Jeder Klick kam von mir.

Ich habe auch nie versucht, von außerhalb Deutschlands zu spielen. Ich war zu Hause, an meinen eigenen Geräten. Aufgrund der Spyware und der VPN, die der Scanner später entfernt hat, kann ich technisch nicht ausschließen, dass im Hintergrund etwas ohne mein Wissen lief. Aber ich habe nie selbst entschieden, eine VPN zu nutzen, und mir war damals nicht bewusst, dass so etwas überhaupt auf meinem System war.

Die Video-Verifizierung war, ehrlich gesagt, der schlimmste Tag meines Lebens. Es war sehr einschüchternd, und mir wurde gesagt, dass alles auf Englisch ablaufen muss. Mein Englisch ist nicht gut, besonders unter Druck, und ich war so nervös, dass ich meine Worte nicht richtig herausbekam. Eine Übersetzungs-App ist in einem Live-Gespräch sehr schwer zu nutzen.

Zur Frage, warum meine schriftlichen Nachrichten danach viel flüssiger wirkten: Ich habe hier nichts zu verbergen. Bei den Antworten per E-Mail habe ich eine Kombination aus Google Übersetzer und einem KI-Assistenten genutzt, der mit meinem Postfach verbunden ist. Das ist der einzige Grund, warum mein Geschriebenes klarer wirkte, als ich sprechen kann. Ich habe nicht so getan, als wäre ich jemand anderes, ich habe einfach die Hilfsmittel benutzt, die ich hatte, damit ich nicht wieder missverstanden werde, so wie es im Video-Gespräch passiert ist.

Ich möchte das ganz deutlich sagen: Ich bin offen und bereit, jede Verifizierung durchzuführen, die nötig ist, um zu beweisen, dass ich selbst gespielt habe. Welches Dokument, welche Überprüfung, welche zusätzliche Bestätigung auch immer verlangt wird, ich werde es zur Verfügung stellen. Ich habe nichts zu verbergen und werde bei allem, was nötig ist, voll mitwirken, damit dies ordentlich geklärt werden kann.

I'm sorry if my thoughts seem a bit jumbled. Honestly, there's not a moment when I don't think about it. It occupies my mind when I wake up, during the day, and when I try to sleep. I've done everything I can on my end and remain willing to do more if it helps.

For me, this is about truly life-changing sums of money. It's not just a number; it affects my entire situation. I sincerely hope that together with the casino we can find a way to rectify this and reach a fair settlement.

Es tut mir leid, wenn meine Gedanken etwas durcheinander wirken. Ehrlich gesagt gibt es keinen Moment, in dem ich nicht daran denke. Es beschäftigt mich, wenn ich aufwache, tagsüber und wenn ich versuche zu schlafen. Ich habe von meiner Seite aus alles getan, was ich konnte, und bin weiterhin bereit, noch mehr zu tun, wenn es hilft.

Für mich geht es hier wirklich um lebensverändernde Summen. Es ist nicht nur eine Zahl, es betrifft meine ganze Situation. Ich hoffe wirklich, dass wir gemeinsam mit dem Casino einen Weg finden, das in Ordnung zu bringen und zu einem fairen Abschluss zu kommen.

Hello everyone,

thank you for your cooperation and for all the information provided during the complaint process.

After carefully reviewing all available materials, including the video verification record, communication between the player and the casino, and the explanations provided by Winnerz Casino, we have not found sufficient grounds to challenge the casino’s decision.

The casino has confirmed that the account was subject to a video verification process as part of standard KYC/AML procedures. Based on the submitted evidence, the verification could not be successfully completed due to inconsistencies identified during the process.

In addition, we would like to note that certain inconsistencies were also observed in the player’s communication within the complaint thread, which further contributed to doubts regarding the overall account activity and identity verification process.

While we acknowledge the player’s concerns regarding language barriers and the stressful nature of the verification procedure, casinos are entitled to carry out enhanced verification checks when required by their internal policies and regulatory obligations.

In this case, we accept the casino’s position that the verification requirements were not fully met and that the account restrictions were applied in accordance with their Terms and Conditions.

As a result, we are closing this complaint as rejected.

If the player disagrees with this outcome, they may also consider contacting the casino’s licensing authority, Anjouan Gaming, for further assistance. Relevant information can be found in the casino’s Terms and Conditions.

We understand this may not be the outcome the player was hoping for, however the decision is based on the evidence provided by both parties.

Thank you for your understanding.

Samuel

Casino Guru