Cloudbet - Casino did not conduct KYC and allowed continued big transactions from gambling addict

Hi qwrath - welcome to ThePOGG.com!

Please read our Complaint Guidance to ensure that you fully understand how our complaint management process functions.

Unfortunately you have chosen to play with an operator that is both negatively listed with this service and who has historically been non-cooperative with complaints submitted to us. While we will try to contact the operator on your behalf the chances of a successful mediation are low.

Thanks,

ThePOGG

Hello ThePOGG

Thank you very much - Let me know if you need any further information or screenshots from me.

Hi qwrath,

Sadly this operator has informed us that they will not cooperate with the management of complaints via this service. At this juncture we have no reasonable expectation of this changing.

Sorry we could not be of further help.

ThePOGG

Would you know how to proceed with the complaint going official ways? Would this be to reach out to the regulator or local law for breaking not only the law but also the Curacao eGaming's terms in relation to gambling addiction?

I am a gambling addict and during a tough period i falled back into gambling as you can read in the original complaint - CloudBet allowed me as a young kid to lose 15364 $ USD without conducting any due diligence, KYC or verification of income when depositing and gambling these high amounts.

Not only the Casino does not comply with the law, they also lie about it, i have screenshot where they confirm on their live-chat that they do conduct due diligence when deposits reach 3000 USD as the law tells as required by law, but the matter is they does not.

Refering to Curacao eGaming's terms in relation to gambling addiction they write the following:

-The Operator shall collaborate with partners in the Gaming Industry in its efforts to minimize gaming addiction.

-The Operator shall at any time be entitled to withhold services from the End User by shall mean of Suspension of the Account or otherwise, whenever it finds indications of irregular behaviour by the End User such as, however not limited to compulsory behavior, chasing losses, erratic gambling patterns, and, or, abnormal long periods of sustained game play.

-The Operator is required, the Ordinance notwithstanding, to at all times comply with all Curaçao local as well as international rules and regulations.

All things can be read on their website: https://www.curacao-egaming.com/ceg-academy/self-study-chapter-b/responsible-gaming-self-exclusion-and-code-of-conduct

No only does CloudBet not comply with local laws, they also break the rules of Curacao eGaming in relation to minimizing gaming addiction, and monitor irregular behavior such as compulsory behavior, chasing losses and erratic gambling patterns.

When depositing thausands of US dollars on each deposit and keep chasing losses, the Casino must be set accountable for their behavior and break of laws - Who are there to be protect gambling addicts if the Casinos does not?

I was also in contact with Casino operator - So we have in written proof that they write as quote "The amount of your deposits will not fall into these cases, i'm afraid therefore we are not held accountable for your gameplay", if this is their excuse and i was allowed to deposit and lose 15364 $ USD and the law requires them to after 3000 $ USD, i can only see that this excuse and explenation from the casino is illegal and a lie from their side.

So since you have already been going through the case, i just wanted to ask you, with your experience and knowledge if there is any other way to proceed with my complaint?

I apreaciate your information - have a good day.

Hi qwrath,

In our opinion the Curacao licensing system is a license in name only. We have never seen Curacao eGaming take any action to support players, or indeed even respond to any communication we have sent them in the last decade.

I'm sorry, but there's no action that we could suggest that is likely to be of any use to you.

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ThePOGG

Hi ThePOGG,

Thanks for your reply - I didnt know your tool, i will install and right now, thanks!

I am sorry to hear that the Curacao licensing system has that bad reputation, i am in dept for many years, so i really wanted somehow to find a solution with the Casino, since they acted outside the law, and perhaps try to complain directly to regulator, but as i understand you, its only a name and no real regulators?

Thanks for your response.

Hi qwrath,

ThePOGG has never had any success assisting players via Curacao eGaming. Nor are we aware of any players who have had success approaching this regulator about complaints. We are not suggesting that you should not try, simply passing on our experience.

Thanks,

ThePOGG