SCAM - Novibet (Resolved Problem)

**Optional** · 04-17-17, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by lonnie55

I already filed a complaint at SBR about this sportsbook back in January but did not get a reply yet (and probably won't ever get one) so I will just copy+paste the e-mail I sent to SBR on January 30, 2017:

So almost 3 months gone and no update by Novibet. 4 days ago I asked them when the review will be completed and they answered:

Those "under review" tactics by bookies are the most annoying ones because there is nothing you can do about it than just wait and wait and wait...I have a similiar issue at Vitalbet where I've been waiting almost half a year.

So avoid this scambook at all costs. They don't even pay out losing accounts.

I just checked and there is no sign of that email in the system or spam/deleted.

If you shoot in a sportsbook complaint form with your account ID we can try asking them about it for you.

**lonnie55** · 04-17-17, 09:52 AM

Now I also filed a complaint at the Isle of Man government body, the UK gambling commission and the IBAS UK (Independent Betting Adjudication Service) knowing of course it will be without an outcome because as we all know there is no serious players' lobby anywhere in the world.

Request Rejected

https://www.gov.im/categories/business-and-industries/gambling-and-e-gaming/iom-gambling-supervision-commission-complaints-form/

You're not allowed to see the requested page - Gambling Commission

http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/for-gambling-businesses/Compliance/General-compliance/ADR/Consumer-complaints-and-redress-review.aspx

Page not found – IBAS

http://www.ibas-uk.com/adjudicationForm.php

**lonnie55** · 04-17-17, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by Optional

I just checked and there is no sign of that email in the system or spam/deleted.

If you shoot in a sportsbook complaint form with your account ID we can try asking them about it for you.

Screenshot of e-mail receipt of SBR: http://i.imgur.com/O85ViER.png

I just filled out a new one.

**Optional** · 04-17-17, 10:10 AM

I figured you must have emailed it direct with it addressed to Brad. Not sure what happened to it sorry but should be good this time.

I've found IoM to be one of the more responsive regulators in the past. Hopefully they surprise you ;-)

**lonnie55** · 05-11-17, 07:35 AM

ISSUE RESOLVED!

After receiving an answer by the IBAS last week I yesterday received an e-mail from Novibet in which they stated that my account has been reactivated.

My withdrawal has already been processed (funds not on my account yet but should be within 2-5 days).

**lonnie55** · 05-11-17, 07:36 AM

@Optional: Maybe you can edit the thread title "RESOLVED: SCAM - Novibet"

**Optional** · 05-11-17, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by lonnie55

ISSUE RESOLVED!

After receiving an answer by the IBAS last week I yesterday received an e-mail from Novibet in which they stated that my account has been reactivated.

My withdrawal has already been processed (funds not on my account yet but should be within 2-5 days).

Nice work Lonnie

Originally posted by lonnie55

@Optional: Maybe you can edit the thread title "RESOLVED: SCAM - Novibet"

Done

**tbone123** · 05-11-17, 09:55 AM

Congrats man I love hearing success stories.

**Cantoner** · 04-15-20, 07:45 AM

Originally posted by lonnie55

I already filed a complaint at SBR about this sportsbook back in January but did not get a reply yet (and probably won't ever get one) so I will just copy+paste the e-mail I sent to SBR on January 30, 2017:

So almost 3 months gone and no update by Novibet. 4 days ago I asked them when the review will be completed and they answered:

Those "under review" tactics by bookies are the most annoying ones because there is nothing you can do about it than just wait and wait and wait...I have a similiar issue at Vitalbet where I've been waiting almost half a year.

So avoid this scambook at all costs. They don't even pay out losing accounts.

So @lonnie55 are they still considered borderline scammer?

**lonnie55** · 04-15-20, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by Cantoner

So @lonnie55 are they still considered borderline scammer?

Not sure, most of the recent reports were positive in terms of payouts. Just be cautious. Do not request high withdrawal amounts and you probably will be fine.

**Optional** · 04-15-20, 03:11 PM

Have not seen the name brought up in a long time. Which is a good sign.

**jazzmonkey** · 04-17-20, 10:49 AM

I had the id next to face and phone number evidence request as well, complied and they paid. I have heard from others that they do this fairly frequently, more so than other books, but not on a 'scam' level.

The phone evidence was a strange one, in UK SIM cards can be bought anywhere for almost no cost. You can then register the number under any name you like and take a screenshot. So it is just a nonsense.

**Optional** · 04-17-20, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by jazzmonkey

I had the id next to face and phone number evidence request as well, complied and they paid. I have heard from others that they do this fairly frequently, more so than other books, but not on a 'scam' level.

The phone evidence was a strange one, in UK SIM cards can be bought anywhere for almost no cost. You can then register the number under any name you like and take a screenshot. So it is just a nonsense.

I did not know that. Surprised.