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  • Gettysburg1863
    SBR Rookie
    • 10-04-22
    • 10

    #1
    GTBets confiscated my winnings, has not sent even the deposit back
    I created an account with GTbets during the first 2 weeks of August of this year. I immediately deposited roughly $1600 in BTC that same day. I made wagers on various sports games and got my balance up to around $4,200 within a few hours. I then sent in my ID to verify my account to withdraw some of the funds. While going into my account to do that, I also noticed I used my previous address and updated it to my current address. They replied and said they couldn't accept my ID, due to it expiring at the end of that month and they also asked why I changed my address shortly after creating my account. I told them I would renew my license and explained that I had just moved at the end of July and I didn't pay close attention to my auto fill when entering in my account details. They thanked me for the explanation and said I'd need proof of address and to submit my new ID, along with a selfie with it and a selfie at my address to fully verify my account. This same day they disabled wagering on my account after winning another small bet.

    My updated ID finally arrived at the end of September, after getting lost in the mail during the initial send. I then submitted all of the requested verification. They have a photo of both of my IDs, a selfie of me holding my new ID, a non-pdf bill of my current address (including the envelope it arrived in), a non-pdf bill from my previous address, a 2nd non-pdf bill of my previous address (including the envelope showing the mail forwarding from the post office), 2 different selfies in front of my previous address and the GPS data included (that took an hour to drive there), and a photo of my previous address apartment complex sign. Every time I sent in what they requested, they added additional things for me to do. I did them all, without complaint. I was then told my account would be reviewed by management. After 7 days I had heard no response. I then opened up their chat and I was told my account did not pass their security check and that my account would be closed and they would send back my initial deposit, after providing a BTC address. I provided the address, despite not agreeing with their decision. I was told that I SHOULD receive the deposit sometime next week. Shortly after, they removed around $1,400 from my balance, presumably to send back to me.

    I have screenshots of the chat regarding my license getting lost in the mail, all of my verification documents and all of the emails from GTBets, as well as the chat of them confiscating my winnings. I understand there were some coincidences with my account that may raise a red flag, but there were just coincidences. I have not even received my deposit back after 4 days of them pulling the funds. In hindsight, I should have went through their verification before even depositing money, or just stayed away completely. Any assistance is appreciated!
  • Gettysburg1863
    SBR Rookie
    • 10-04-22
    • 10

    #2
    I would like to clarify that the screenshots of the chat regarding my lost license is from my state's BMV. They required 35 days of my not receiving it to attempt a 2nd mailing. It then came within a couple days of it being sent the 2nd time. I provided the envelope letter to GTBets, along with my ID, to corroborate what occurred.
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    • captrobey
      BARRELED IN @ SBR!
      • 09-02-10
      • 34333

      #3
      Originally posted by Gettysburg1863
      I created an account with GTbets during the first 2 weeks of August of this year. I immediately deposited roughly $1600 in BTC that same day. I made wagers on various sports games and got my balance up to around $4,200 within a few hours. I then sent in my ID to verify my account to withdraw some of the funds. While going into my account to do that, I also noticed I used my previous address and updated it to my current address. They replied and said they couldn't accept my ID, due to it expiring at the end of that month and they also asked why I changed my address shortly after creating my account. I told them I would renew my license and explained that I had just moved at the end of July and I didn't pay close attention to my auto fill when entering in my account details. They thanked me for the explanation and said I'd need proof of address and to submit my new ID, along with a selfie with it and a selfie at my address to fully verify my account. This same day they disabled wagering on my account after winning another small bet.

      My updated ID finally arrived at the end of September, after getting lost in the mail during the initial send. I then submitted all of the requested verification. They have a photo of both of my IDs, a selfie of me holding my new ID, a non-pdf bill of my current address (including the envelope it arrived in), a non-pdf bill from my previous address, a 2nd non-pdf bill of my previous address (including the envelope showing the mail forwarding from the post office), 2 different selfies in front of my previous address and the GPS data included (that took an hour to drive there), and a photo of my previous address apartment complex sign. Every time I sent in what they requested, they added additional things for me to do. I did them all, without complaint. I was then told my account would be reviewed by management. After 7 days I had heard no response. I then opened up their chat and I was told my account did not pass their security check and that my account would be closed and they would send back my initial deposit, after providing a BTC address. I provided the address, despite not agreeing with their decision. I was told that I SHOULD receive the deposit sometime next week. Shortly after, they removed around $1,400 from my balance, presumably to send back to me.

      I have screenshots of the chat regarding my license getting lost in the mail, all of my verification documents and all of the emails from GTBets, as well as the chat of them confiscating my winnings. I understand there were some coincidences with my account that may raise a red flag, but there were just coincidences. I have not even received my deposit back after 4 days of them pulling the funds. In hindsight, I should have went through their verification before even depositing money, or just stayed away completely. Any assistance is appreciated!
      I have never had an issue with them getting paid. I can see them being careful in the beginning but do not understand why they would confiscate all your winnings . Even if the new ID comes as long as it is in an area they allow to play at i do not get why they would do this. It sounds like you sent everything they would need to pay you unless i am missing something.
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      • Gettysburg1863
        SBR Rookie
        • 10-04-22
        • 10

        #4
        Originally posted by captrobey
        I have never had an issue with them getting paid. I can see them being careful in the beginning but do not understand why they would confiscate all your winnings . Even if the new ID comes as long as it is in an area they allow to play at i do not get why they would do this. It sounds like you sent everything they would need to pay you unless i am missing something.
        Your guess is as good as mine. They didn't even tell me why I didn't pass their "security measures," and I had to reach out myself after no response for 7 days. They have roughly 20 different things at this point to know I am who I say I am and live(d) where I say I live(d), regardless of any coincidences.
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        • captrobey
          BARRELED IN @ SBR!
          • 09-02-10
          • 34333

          #5
          Originally posted by Gettysburg1863
          Your guess is as good as mine. They didn't even tell me why I didn't pass their "security measures," and I had to reach out myself after no response for 7 days. They have roughly 20 different things at this point to know I am who I say I am and live(d) where I say I live(d), regardless of any coincidences.
          And where you lived in both cases were allowed by GTbets right? You did not move to a location or state they are not in right? Do they think you have 2 accounts or are bonus abusing. I cannot understand their reasoning.
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          • Gettysburg1863
            SBR Rookie
            • 10-04-22
            • 10

            #6
            Originally posted by captrobey
            And where you lived in both cases were allowed by GTbets right? You did not move to a location or state they are not in right? Do they think you have 2 accounts or are bonus abusing. I cannot understand their reasoning.
            Yes, it's the same state. I had to drive and take a selfie in front of my old place.
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            • Gettysburg1863
              SBR Rookie
              • 10-04-22
              • 10

              #7
              Originally posted by captrobey
              And where you lived in both cases were allowed by GTbets right? You did not move to a location or state they are not in right? Do they think you have 2 accounts or are bonus abusing. I cannot understand their reasoning.
              They haven't told me why I didn't pass the security. I didn't have any bonus and I actively refuse them due to usually having 10x+ rollover requirements. I never even cashed in my player points for $18 additional dollars in case they had some fine print rollover requirement on that.
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              • captrobey
                BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                • 09-02-10
                • 34333

                #8
                Originally posted by Gettysburg1863
                They haven't told me why I didn't pass the security. I didn't have any bonus and I actively refuse them due to usually having 10x+ rollover requirements. I never even cashed in my player points for $18 additional dollars in case they had some fine print rollover requirement on that.
                Wow i hope they wake up and give you your winnings this bothers me since i play there so much.
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                • TheMetsSuck
                  SBR Hall of Famer
                  • 01-14-12
                  • 6149

                  #9
                  Agreed. If you aren’t doing something fishy I’m sure they’ll take care of it
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                  • jjgold
                    SBR Aristocracy
                    • 07-20-05
                    • 388189

                    #10
                    I would never play there

                    All they do day and night is waste time KYC
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                    • Gettysburg1863
                      SBR Rookie
                      • 10-04-22
                      • 10

                      #11
                      Originally posted by TheMetsSuck
                      Agreed. If you aren’t doing something fishy I’m sure they’ll take care of it
                      The only things even remotely "fishy" I've already mentioned. Just by chance, when I signed up for the site I had moved within the past 2 weeks. In hindsight I never should have even updated my address. I submitted bills for each address and drove an hour to take a selfie in front of my old address (I kept the GPS data attached to prove I was there). For the address they were being picky about, I even sent them 2 different bills (1 which was forwarded to my new address to prove I truly did move).

                      Just by chance, my ID was set to expire within 2 weeks of me uploading it to the site. It wasn't expired yet, but they wanted me to renew it due to it being close to expiration.

                      Just by chance, my ID was lost in the mail and I had to wait 35 days for them to make a 2nd attempt. It was received 2 days after the 2nd attempt, finally. I have screenshots of both conversations I had with my BMV and shared it with GT. I also sent them the renewment letter from the BMV that arrived with my license.
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                      • PD77
                        SBR MVP
                        • 12-11-09
                        • 2381

                        #12
                        When I originally read this thread , being your first post, and looks like a copy/paste job, I thought scammer. After rereading it, I don’t think you’re a scammer but everything you did is exactly what scammers do, except for not using a bonus. That’s usually one of their motivations. If I were you, I’d be screaming a little louder about getting ALL of your funds back, deposit+winnings. According to the other GTBets thread, their management does read this forum, albeit they’ve had a rough week or so with the ddos attack. Ive been with GTBets since it was VIP.com, they’ve only KYC’d me after my DL expired. Their payouts are slow, bonuses are good and every once in a while they makeup some crazy T&C’s to screw players but they’ve always been rectified. If you’re not bonus hunting there are better books out there. Good luck getting your money.

                        Also, ignore Jjgold, he doesn’t gamble and he’s the forum idiot.
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                        • flyingillini
                          SBR Aristocracy
                          • 12-06-06
                          • 41219

                          #13
                          I am very glad I never ended up playing there. They wouldn't give me an answer about me depositing there and being able to use their site while traveling. They were very vague and never would give me a clear answer. They sound like a mess.
                          המוסד‎
                          המוסד למודיעין ולתפקידים מיוחדים‎
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                          • newton0038
                            SBR MVP
                            • 03-07-07
                            • 2368

                            #14
                            Head to BMR and file a complaint there. They have a complaint for offshore book issues
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                            • Gettysburg1863
                              SBR Rookie
                              • 10-04-22
                              • 10

                              #15
                              Originally posted by PD77
                              When I originally read this thread , being your first post, and looks like a copy/paste job, I thought scammer. After rereading it, I don’t think you’re a scammer but everything you did is exactly what scammers do, except for not using a bonus. That’s usually one of their motivations. If I were you, I’d be screaming a little louder about getting ALL of your funds back, deposit+winnings. According to the other GTBets thread, their management does read this forum, albeit they’ve had a rough week or so with the ddos attack. Ive been with GTBets since it was VIP.com, they’ve only KYC’d me after my DL expired. Their payouts are slow, bonuses are good and every once in a while they makeup some crazy T&C’s to screw players but they’ve always been rectified. If you’re not bonus hunting there are better books out there. Good luck getting your money.


                              Also, ignore Jjgold, he doesn’t gamble and he’s the forum idiot.
                              I understand and am the first to admit I had some odd coincidences.
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                              • Gettysburg1863
                                SBR Rookie
                                • 10-04-22
                                • 10

                                #16
                                Thanks for the suggestion.
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                                • mtneer1212
                                  SBR MVP
                                  • 06-22-08
                                  • 4993

                                  #17
                                  I would not be settling for my deposit back.

                                  If you did not take a bonus, there should be no issue here.
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                                  • Optional
                                    Administrator
                                    • 06-10-10
                                    • 60690

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by Gettysburg1863
                                    I created an account with GTbets during the first 2 weeks of August of this year. I immediately deposited roughly $1600 in BTC that same day. I made wagers on various sports games and got my balance up to around $4,200 within a few hours. I then sent in my ID to verify my account to withdraw some of the funds. While going into my account to do that, I also noticed I used my previous address and updated it to my current address. They replied and said they couldn't accept my ID, due to it expiring at the end of that month and they also asked why I changed my address shortly after creating my account. I told them I would renew my license and explained that I had just moved at the end of July and I didn't pay close attention to my auto fill when entering in my account details. They thanked me for the explanation and said I'd need proof of address and to submit my new ID, along with a selfie with it and a selfie at my address to fully verify my account. This same day they disabled wagering on my account after winning another small bet.

                                    My updated ID finally arrived at the end of September, after getting lost in the mail during the initial send. I then submitted all of the requested verification. They have a photo of both of my IDs, a selfie of me holding my new ID, a non-pdf bill of my current address (including the envelope it arrived in), a non-pdf bill from my previous address, a 2nd non-pdf bill of my previous address (including the envelope showing the mail forwarding from the post office), 2 different selfies in front of my previous address and the GPS data included (that took an hour to drive there), and a photo of my previous address apartment complex sign. Every time I sent in what they requested, they added additional things for me to do. I did them all, without complaint. I was then told my account would be reviewed by management. After 7 days I had heard no response. I then opened up their chat and I was told my account did not pass their security check and that my account would be closed and they would send back my initial deposit, after providing a BTC address. I provided the address, despite not agreeing with their decision. I was told that I SHOULD receive the deposit sometime next week. Shortly after, they removed around $1,400 from my balance, presumably to send back to me.

                                    I have screenshots of the chat regarding my license getting lost in the mail, all of my verification documents and all of the emails from GTBets, as well as the chat of them confiscating my winnings. I understand there were some coincidences with my account that may raise a red flag, but there were just coincidences. I have not even received my deposit back after 4 days of them pulling the funds. In hindsight, I should have went through their verification before even depositing money, or just stayed away completely. Any assistance is appreciated!
                                    A GTBets rep just emailed to say your withdrawal has been processed this morning.
                                    .
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                                    • Gettysburg1863
                                      SBR Rookie
                                      • 10-04-22
                                      • 10

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by Optional
                                      A GTBets rep just emailed to say your withdrawal has been processed this morning.
                                      I appreciate the response and assistance. I received $1,350ish BTC today. (my deposit was $1,600). I have received no response WHY my account did not pass security, despite sending over 15 documents and selfies to prove otherwise. I was shorted around $2,900 of legitimately won sports wagers.
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                                      • Gettysburg1863
                                        SBR Rookie
                                        • 10-04-22
                                        • 10

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by mtneer1212
                                        I would not be settling for my deposit back.

                                        If you did not take a bonus, there should be no issue here.
                                        100% did not take a bonus. They disabled wagering on my account after I was up almost 3k in a few hours. I asked why they disabled wagering and they said you can only deposit so much without being verified. Then would never verify me.
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