By Alexis Gold
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The Avantgarde Casino test started as usual - registering an account, depositing, playing games, but then it took a turn for the worse once a withdrawal procedure began. The highlights:
- Tester of the day: MadamMilly
- Deposit of $200 / 0.01001412 BTC via Coinbase sent on September 6, 2022
- Withdrawal of $100 in BTC requested on September 6, 2022
- Documents for ID verification submitted on October 18, approved on October 20, 2022
- Withdrawal not processed yet
This video report will introduce you to details of our tester’s experience with US-friendly Avantgarde Casino. Powered by BetSoft, Saucify, and Arrow’s Edge, this place is home to all sorts of games and a fine selection of promotions.
Curious to see if making a deposit and playing games at an unlicensed online casino would be a wise idea, our tester got down to investigate this platform. Although everything seemed to be going in a positive direction, our tester ended up tumbling down the rabbit hole of unanswered e-mails, long ID verification and delayed Bitcoin withdrawal. It took the operator a bit less than 3 months to complete her request.
Registration
On September 6, 2022, our tester filled in a 4-step registration form, officially becoming a member of Avantgarde Casino. An e-mail from the casino arrived as well, confirming that the sign-up procedure was completed successfully.
Deposit
Having registered, the tester deposited $200 in BTC. The transaction was processed efficiently so she was able to proceed with her journey and explore some games.
The minimum amount to deposit is $25, or an equivalent amount in other available currencies. A player can either select some of the predetermined amounts such as $50/$100/$200, or $500, or enter the desired sum manually. To fund the account, players can use cards, e-wallets, bank transfers, and Bitcoin.
Gameplay
As soon as the money appeared on her casino balance, the tester could explore the operator’s portfolio. The first game she played was Diamond Dragon, followed by Astral Luck, Gnome Sweet Home, and Wrath of Medusa, where she scored $43.20.
After that, she checked out Mythical Wolf and then ventured into Hail Ceasar, which was the last release she played.
Withdrawal and ID Verification
As soon as she finished playing games, the tester decided to cash out. She intended to withdraw $100 in BTC. She made a request on September 6, 2022.
More than a week went by when the tester received an e-mail from the casino, which informed her that withdrawals may take up to 18 business days to be credited. It was also noted that withdrawal timeframes depend on the account activity, the total number of deposits, and seniority. The tester replied two days later, addressing such rules as “insane”, but her mail remained unanswered.
Approximately a month and a half later after the request was made, the tester was asked to submit documents to verify her identity. On October 18, she sent an image of her passport and the utility bill. A response arrived two days later, confirming that the docs were approved.
Having uploaded the requested documents, our tester patiently waited for 18 business days to go by. A couple of days after the promised deadline, as her transaction was still unprocessed, she sent an e-mail to inquire about the status of her request.
As this mail remained without response as well, our tester turned to the “From the Players for the Players” team to see what to do.
One of the team members reached out to Avantgarde casino on November 29, 2022, explaining the situation with the delayed payment. Coincidence or not, the tester received her funds on the same day.
To cash out, players can use either Bank Transfer or Bitcoin. The minimum amount to request is €/$/£ 100 or 1,000 ZAR. Deposits need to be wagered at least once before a withdrawal is possible.
Conclusion
The fact that the processing of requests takes between 15 to 18 business days upon approval of documents certainly represents an issue. Making the situation even worse is the fact that the casino additionally delayed the transactions, resulting in more than 2 and a half months of waiting for withdrawal finalization.
Although things seemed quite fine in the initial phases, troubles that emerged later spoiled the tester’s investigation. Leaving emails without a response, having lengthy processing time, delaying a cashout request, and operating without a license are huge no-nos for an online casino.
We hope this report on unlicensed Avantgarde Casino explained thoroughly why this casino should be avoided at all costs. Always read the Terms and gamble responsibly!
Full report: https://lcb.org/news/testing-unlicensed-avantgarde-casino-poor-customer-support-unprocessed-btc-withdrawal
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