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masedi S

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2019

14 Jan 2026, 13:26

Betway reversed my winnings

I am lodging a formal complaint against Betway for reversing winnings from my account without providing any proof that an overpayment occurred.

Betway paid out my winnings and later deducted funds from my account, claiming I had been “overpaid”. When I requested evidence, they only provided a transaction history showing money moving in and out of my account. This does not prove an overpayment.

Despite repeated requests, Betway has failed to provide: • The bet settlement record (stake, odds, result and correct return) • The calculation showing what I should have been paid • The nature of the alleged error (odds error, settlement error or system error) • Any system logs or settlement records proving the mistake

A transaction log only shows that money was credited and then removed — it does not show that the original payout was wrong. As a licensed bookmaker, Betway is required to keep proper audit trails and must be able to justify any balance adjustments with objective records.

Reversing player winnings without proof is unfair, non-transparent and contrary to regulated gambling standards.

I am demanding that Betway either: 1. Provide full bet settlement and calculation records proving an overpayment, or 2. Immediately refund the deducted amount.

If this matter is not resolved, I will escalate it to the relevant gambling regulator for investigation.

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Replies (3)
Betway - South Africa
Betway - South Africa's reply15 Jan 2026, 11:08
Official
Hi Masedi, 
   
Thank you for your review and for your patience in awaiting a follow-up from us.   
 
We have communicated with you privately on this platform, providing feedback regarding your query.   
 
Regards,  
Betway Team  
mS
masedi S's update15 Jan 2026, 15:23
Reviewer Update
It’s been This response is misleading.

I did not receive any meaningful feedback from Neo in the complaints department.

I raised this issue on Saturday 10 January and today is Thursday 15 January — 5 days later — and Betway is still refusing to provide the basic settlement statement showing how my payout was calculated.

To be clear, what I am asking for is simple and standard:

• The bet settlement record (stake, odds, result, expected return)

• The calculation showing what I should have been paid

• The exact error you claim occurred (odds error, settlement error or system error)

Instead, Betway keeps sending transaction logs, which only show money going in and out — that is not proof of an overpayment.

You cannot legally reverse customer winnings without being able to prove the original payout was incorrect.

Please stop delaying and provide the actual bet settlement and calculation records or refund the amount that was deducted.

If this continues, I will escalate this to the National Gambling Board / Provincial Gambling Authority for investigation.

Betway - South Africa
Betway - South Africa's reply16 Jan 2026, 16:19
Official
Hi Masedi, 
   
Thank you for your review and for your patience in awaiting a follow-up from us.   
 
We have communicated with you privately on this platform, providing feedback regarding your query.   
 
Regards,  
Betway Team