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https://ibb.co/FVtDtdPhttps://ibb.co/8XV37pRHello fellow bettors and community members,
I wanted to share a cautionary tale about my recent experience with Sportbet.one, a platform I believed was reputable based on my initial interaction. However, a subsequent event left me almost $2,000 out of pocket and filled with frustration. Here's what happened:
Background:
I had used Sportbet.one once before without any issues. Encouraged by this, I decided to use the platform again. I deposited 0.5 ETH from the same wallet and the same household—there was no question of multi-accounting or any such practices on my part.
The Bet:
I placed my bets on a high-profile League of Legends game, the European competition playoff semifinals between Fnatic and Mad Lions. Considering the stakes and the game's significance, I split my bet into two, each worth around 0.25 ETH, adhering to the platform's bet slip limit.
The Issue:
To my dismay, after winning the bet, my winnings remained 'pending' for an excruciating 14 days. I reached out to Sportbet.one's support team multiple times, only to be informed that they were conducting a "private investigation" into my account. Despite my inquiries, they failed to provide a specific reason, instead listing potential rule breaches like multi-accounting, bonus abuse, arbitrage betting, and the use of automated software, without pinpointing the exact issue.
The Outcome:
After two weeks of waiting and wondering, Sportbet.one unilaterally canceled my winnings, accusing me of using automated software—a claim that is utterly baseless since my bet was placed manually before the game started, and the odds were stable. Since then, they have ceased all communication with me, not responding to any of my emails for the past 13 days.
The Rule:
What's more distressing is discovering a rule on their website stating that they can conduct a private investigation for up to three years before returning any funds. This policy seems incredibly unjust and serves as a convenient loophole for them to withhold winnings under vague pretenses.
Conclusion:
This experience has been not only financially damaging but also incredibly disheartening. I wanted to share my story to caution others in the community. It's crucial to be aware of the practices of platforms like Sportbet.one, which seem to operate with impunity, exploiting users with unfounded accusations and opaque policies.
I'm sharing this to seek advice, support, and perhaps to connect with others who might have faced similar issues. Any guidance on how to proceed or recover my funds would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Stay vigilant and protect yourselves from such predatory practices.