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Gamba.com Player Disputes Permanent Ban and $3,401 Confiscation Over Alleged Linked Accounts

We're highlighting a dispute in which a Gamba.com player claims to have lost access to their account and the entire USD 3,401 balance following allegations of sports betting abuse.

The player reports that Gamba initially identified “sports abuse” as the reason for the ban. The accusation was later expanded to “multi account sports abuse”, with the platform allegedly suggesting that the player was part of a betting syndicate operating through more than five connected accounts.

The player disputes the accusations entirely, stating that they have never held multiple Gamba accounts or participated in a betting syndicate.

Repeated requests for supporting evidence have allegedly produced no specific information demonstrating the claimed account links. The player has also sought clarification on which Terms and Conditions were breached and why the platform believes it is entitled to confiscate the entire balance, including deposits.

The player further alleges that support admitted deposits are normally eligible for return but refused to refund them in this case because of the suspected syndicate activity.

Meanwhile, the USDT wallet reportedly remains locked for withdrawals, displaying a temporary restriction notice. Despite the supposed permanent ban, the player claims casino slot betting continues to function.

A formal written complaint has reportedly been sent to Gamba. The player can also supply relevant documentation, such as support conversations, balance records, deposits and withdrawals, betting history and casino activity.

The player is asking for the full USD 3,401 to be released and for Gamba to substantiate its allegations with appropriate evidence.

We hope Gamba will review the complaint and provide a meaningful response.

This post will be updated if the situation changes.

Attached evidence: https://imgur.com/a/mX3Ioew

Main complaint: https://lcb.org/onlinecasinobonusforum/player-complaints/gamba-com-confiscated-my-full-3-401-balance-after-alleging-5-linked-accounts

BiggerZ Casino Accused of Confiscating 6.75 BTC in Player Winnings

Serious allegations have emerged against BiggerZ Casino after a player reported that their account was closed while approximately 6.75 BTC in funds was retained. The explanation given to the player raises concerns that cannot be dismissed with a vague mention of an "internal review."

According to the player, they had already passed KYC verification and were permitted to continue playing and withdrawing. After landing a significant win, the player initiated the withdrawal process. It was then that BiggerZ allegedly introduced a $10,000 daily withdrawal cap — roughly 0.15 BTC per transaction at the Bitcoin exchange rate at the time.

What stands out is that, per the player, BiggerZ did more than simply set the cap — the casino explicitly instructed the player to submit withdrawals of about 0.15 BTC each. The player followed those instructions precisely.

As a result, numerous withdrawal requests were made in accordance with the exact procedure and limits BiggerZ had specified. But once the player had done everything the casino instructed, the payments allegedly stopped. The remaining balance — close to 6.75 BTC — was never paid out, and the account was later closed.

THE QUESTIONS THAT DEMAND ANSWERS

This sequence of events raises one fundamental question:

If BiggerZ Casino had a legitimate reason to believe the player's funds could not be withdrawn, why did it tell the player to keep submitting withdrawals within the casino's own withdrawal-limit structure in the first place?

And if a problem with the player's account emerged later, what had changed since the casino had already approved KYC and allowed both play and withdrawal?

BiggerZ should provide clear answers to the following:

1. Why were withdrawals stopped after the player followed BiggerZ's stated withdrawal procedure?
2. Why was the player told to submit individual withdrawals of roughly 0.15 BTC?
3. Were those withdrawals treated as valid and compliant at the time BiggerZ instructed the player to make them?
4. If BiggerZ later concluded the player was not entitled to the remaining balance, when was that determination made and on what specific contractual grounds?
5. What exact rule or term does BiggerZ cite to justify withholding approximately 6.75 BTC?
6. What evidence supports that decision?
7. Why was the player's account closed instead of the remaining funds being processed or returned?
8. Why were earlier withdrawals allowed before the remaining balance was frozen?
9. Why was the matter not resolved despite the player repeatedly contacting the casino?
10. Why did the Casino Guru complaint remain unresolved without sufficient supporting evidence or a satisfactory explanation from BiggerZ?

THIS IS MORE THAN A WITHDRAWAL DELAY

A delayed withdrawal is one thing. A casino closing an account while allegedly holding approximately 6.75 BTC is considerably more serious.

The player insists they satisfied the casino's KYC requirements, followed the withdrawal instructions given to them, and submitted withdrawals within the limits BiggerZ itself communicated. If that account holds up, the central issue is no longer just "Why hasn't the withdrawal arrived?"

The issue becomes:
What specific justification does BiggerZ Casino have for keeping the player's remaining Bitcoin after the player followed the casino's own withdrawal instructions?

A casino ought to be able to answer that question with evidence. An unexplained internal review — with no clear reason, supporting documentation, or defined resolution — does not adequately address a disputed balance of this magnitude.

CASINO GURU CASE

The player took the matter to Casino Guru, where the complaint remained unresolved.

Casino Guru complaint:
https://casino.guru/complaints/biggerz-casino-player-s-withdrawal-has-been-delayed-1

Other review sites:
BiggerZ casino reviews on Casino Guru:
https://casino.guru/biggerz-casino-review
BiggerZ casino reviews on Trustpilot:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/biggerz.com

The existence of an unresolved complaint does not by itself prove wrongdoing. However, it does show that the dispute has not been satisfactorily resolved through that channel — which makes transparency all the more important.

BiggerZ now has an opportunity to address the allegations head-on and provide the evidence supporting its position.

WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN NEXT?

If BiggerZ has a legitimate contractual or regulatory basis for withholding the approximately 6.75 BTC, it should state that basis clearly.
If there is evidence of a breach of the casino's terms, that evidence should be presented through the appropriate dispute-resolution process.
If there is no valid basis for withholding the funds, the remaining balance should be released.

What should not happen is for a player to be left without their funds, without a clear explanation, and without meaningful evidence supporting the decision. Approximately 6.75 BTC is not an insignificant disputed amount. This case therefore warrants serious scrutiny from players, dispute-resolution bodies, and any relevant regulatory or licensing authorities.

Until the matter is properly explained, prospective players should exercise caution when considering whether to maintain substantial balances with the operator.

We are calling on BiggerZ Casino to address this case publicly, identify the precise basis for the account closure and withheld balance, and provide evidence supporting its decision.

The player is seeking two basic things: the return of the approximately 6.75 BTC they claim remains owed to them, and a clear, evidence-based explanation for why the funds were withheld and the account closed.

Evidence to claims:
https://imgur.com/a/evidence-screenshots-biggerz-casino-scam-vWFhPD0

Bets.io is a is not honest in my view.

Bets.io is a is not honest in my view. betsioscam.xyz They took my money and are hiding behind a web of corporate connections to keep it. This isn't just about my $15,385 — it's about the fact that Bets.io accepts your money, lets you play, and then arbitrarily locks your account while keeping your funds. No explanation. No reason. I took this to Casino Guru for help and got silence; they left me hanging while my cash stayed with Bets.io. That's not customer service — that's a con. https://casino.guru/forum/complaints-discussion/bets-io-scam-stole-usd15-384/3?utm_medium=email&utm_source=system&utm_campaign=forum&utm_term=26-09-2026#post-291369

I'm not the only one. We found multiple other complaints on Bitcointalk, Casino Guru, and other forums. People are losing money too. When we dug deeper, we found the people behind the curtain: Roman Bespalov. His career moves show a clear pattern — Alpha Affiliates → Bets.io → Alpha Affiliates. He worked with Alpha in 2021, joined Bets.io as Acting Head of Affiliates from December 2023 to April 2024, then went back to Alpha, where he's now Head of Affiliates.

This isn't coincidence; it looks like control. Alpha Affiliates likely owns or controls Bets.io, using affiliates to drive traffic while the profits sit in a Costa Rican shell company called TESSERA LIMITED S.R.L. Who owns TESSERA? How does it connect to Alpha? Why can't we find out? Simple questions — but Bets.io won't answer them. They're hiding.

I want my money back. Show me the specific rule that says you can take my $15,385 and keep it. Show me the evidence. If you think you're right, prove it — but don't hide behind legal jargon and silence. Bets.io is a thief. They're scammers who use affiliate networks to lure players in, then lock them out when it's time to pay up. Don't trust them. Don't deposit with them. Until they come clean and return what's owed, they don't deserve your business.
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/bets.io

Bets.io's Unexplained Scandal

The $15,385 dispute with Bets.io started as a personal case, but the more we investigated, the more questions we found about the company behind the platform.
“Bets.io accepted my KYC, allowed me to use the platform, and then closed my account while my funds remained withheld. I took the matter to Casino Guru, hoping an independent mediator could help resolve it. Instead, I was left without a clear explanation for why my money was being held or a satisfactory resolution to the dispute.”
That led us to look at other reported cases.
We found a Bitcointalk case involving a player who reportedly deposited $20,000 USDC, received around $6,000 back, and alleges that approximately $14,000 was confiscated without sufficient evidence being provided to explain the decision.
Then there is the reported 3 BTC "Gold Wheel" dispute, where a player claims the wheel landed on a much larger prize and that they had video evidence, yet received only a relatively small USDT payout.
We cannot independently verify every detail of these cases, but seeing multiple substantial disputes made me look beyond individual complaints and investigate the corporate connections surrounding Bets.io.
One name that stood out was Roman Bespalov.
Publicly available professional-history information reportedly shows Bespalov working with Alpha Affiliates in 2021, later joining Bets.io as Acting Head of Affiliates from December 2023 to April 2024, and subsequently returning to Alpha, where he became Team Lead and later Head of Affiliates.
That sequence immediately raised questions for me:
Alpha → Bespalov → Bets.io → Bespalov → Alpha.
It doesn't, by itself, prove that Alpha controlled every aspect of Bets.io or that Bespalov was involved in any player's confiscation. But it is a connection I believe deserves scrutiny, particularly because Alpha had previously been publicly linked to ownership of Bets.io.
There is another unanswered question: what happened between those earlier Alpha ownership claims and the current TESSERA LIMITED S.R.L. structure in Costa Rica?
Who ultimately owns TESSERA? What is its relationship with Alpha Affiliates? And how are the related brands and personnel connected?
These aren't accusations we expect people to simply accept without evidence. They are questions we believe Bets.io and the entities behind it should be willing to answer.
For me, this goes beyond my $15,385.
We am still waiting for a clear explanation of why my funds were withheld. And after finding other reported disputes and the apparent Alpha/Bets.io personnel connection, we think potential players deserve to understand who is actually behind the platform and who is accountable when something goes wrong.
If Bets.io believes my funds were withheld correctly, We want to know the specific reason, the applicable terms, and the evidence supporting the decision.
We are not asking for speculation. I am asking for answers.

The Costa Rican Shield Bets.io's Vanishing Act: A Casino Built on Confiscation

The $15,385 Casino Guru ruling isn't an error—it's proof of deliberate theft. Bets.io didn't merely keep a player's funds; they went silent. They confiscated KYC documents, froze the account, and when Casino Guru, a respected mediator, stepped in, Bets.io didn't decline—they disappeared. That's not customer service. That's fraud with a corporate registration.

This isn't an isolated case. A Bitcointalk thread documents a $14K seizure: a player deposited 200K) "Gold Wheel" case. The wheel landed on the jackpot, the player had video evidence, and the payout arrived as a token USDT amount. Manipulation or deliberate misreading of terms—the result is the same: the house pockets the prize.

The theft is structural. Bets.io claims to operate under TESSERA LIMITED S.R.L. in Costa Rica—a jurisdiction selected for its lack of accountability. But the history tells another story. In 2021, Alpha Affiliates, led by Boris Pashnev and Roman Bespalov, publicly stated they owned Bets.io. Bespalov moved from head of affiliates at Bets.io to Alpha. The personnel and operational links are documented. So what happened between Alpha's ownership and TESSERA? Who actually controls TESSERA? Why did the operator shift to a Costa Rican entity while the same figures and the same brand network (1Red, Loki, Spinch, 50Crowns) remain under TESSERA/SPINTERA?

This isn't a change of address—it's asset relocation. By hiding behind a Costa Rican SRL, these operators have shielded themselves from legal accountability. The 55 complaints, 18,170 black points, and "Very Low" safety rating on Casino Guru aren't just statistics—they're proof of a con.

Bets.io, backed by the Alpha/TESSERA network, has built its reputation on confiscation over communication. They take deposits, manipulate or reinterpret games, and when players complain, they vanish behind a corporate veil. Who owns TESSERA? The paper trail points to the same operators who ran Alpha. This isn't bad luck—it's a business model: take the money, close the account, hide behind a shell, and let complaints accumulate. With 55 cases and counting, they don't need to refund you. They just need to outlast you.

The $15K case is just the beginning. The real story involves $200K+ in alleged thefts, a corporate mystery, and the deliberate use of legal opacity to steal without consequence. Bets.io isn't just a casino. It's a theft machine. And the owners are watching.