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32Red - Self Exclusion Issues

Ruling

Declined - Complaints related to whether UK players should have been prevented from accessing gambling services are reserved to the management of the UKGC.

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Player's Complaint

Hi,

I am going back a few years ago but believe that decisions and rulings since this issue suggest acceptance of wrong doing and therefore my complaint is still relevant.

I was previously a member of 32red casino and had a gambling issue. I requested self exclusion and was provided with a form to complete to activate it. I did not have a printer and soley used mobile devices to play so was unable to complete this step for self exclusion.

I relied that I did not have a printer and specifically requested self exclusion be completed.

Despite this the self exclusion was effectively refused and I was able to continue to play on the site and sister sites.

I requested refunds of deposits since the exclusion request but they were refused as they stated the completion of the form was allowed as an “additional step” to automated self exclusion.

Clearly it was not and 32red have since had penalties for poor responsible gaming practices and have also refunded a complainant for the same thing on these very forums.

I have reactivated the complaint and have requested a SAR on advice of UKGC for any future complaint to them or potential legal action.

I would obviously like to resolve this amicably and as soon as possible.

Could you please see if you are able to assist?

I have since registered with Gamstop etc.

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4 Responses

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thepogg
January 17, 2023

Hi rachio84 - welcome back!

Unfortunately there is nothing we can do to help you in this instance. The UKGC reserve management of this type of complaint issue to their own team. All we could do is suggest you contact the regulator.

You may find our free Responsible Gambling app BetBlocker useful. It allows users to restrict their internet capable devices from accessing over 18k gambling operator websites for between 24 hours and 5 years.

Sorry we could not be of more help!

ThePOGG

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rachio84
January 17, 2023

Hi,

Thanks for your response. I was of the understanding that it could be reviewed as an ADR and having read your positive resolution of the same issue for another user

https://thepogg.com/complaint/32red-self-exclusion/

Is this no longer the case?

Thankyou

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rachio84
January 17, 2023

Hi,

Thanks for your response. I was of the understanding that it could be reviewed as an ADR and having read your positive resolution of the same issue for another user

https://thepogg.com/complaint/32red-self-exclusion/

Is this no longer the case?

Thankyou

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thepogg
January 21, 2023

Hi rachio84,

Firstly, while we are an ADR, we are not 32Red's ADR.

Secondly, yes, the regulatory has redefined their expectations of ADRs since that complaint was reviewed.

ThePOGG

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rachio84 consented for ThePOGG to act on their behalf and share the personal information that they provide to ThePOGG with the following agencies for the purposes of resolving their complaint:

  • 32Red
  • Gibraltar Gambling Commission
  • United Kingdom Gambling Commission
  • 32Red plc

January 17, 2023

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