IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service Reviews 

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless!!!! bookmaker not responding to anything just fobbing me off yet they still keep asking about a final resolution email from the bookmaker and say they cant do anything without it and i.m supp... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The now no longer Betdaq queue jumped my lay bet with the aid of an internal bot,quite a serious breach of their terms and licensing conditions. I took the matter to IBAS with my screenshot proof afte... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely useless,definitely corrupted...they sent me exactly same statement as the betting company i was complaining about,literally copied&paste....OPTA said this,OPTA said that...you should be ind... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IBAS were the shining light, the lighthouse sheltering me to safety to the shore from the risky sea of dubious sports betting companies, namely Betfair and Paddy Power. IBAS were able to help... See more

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The Independent Betting Adjudication Service, founded in 1998, is a third party organisation that settles disputes between gambling establishments registered with IBAS and their customers in the United Kingdom.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got my money for me

Got my money for me. Deserve 5 stars

January 2, 2023
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Reply from IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service

Thank you for the positive review.

Richard
IBASTEAM

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

IBAS really helped me win my case if it wasn't for them I wouldn't of been able to do it, they were so helpful and very good with responses, I'm so happy I came to them for help, because they really did help, and Danny was excellent!

November 15, 2022
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Reply from IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service

Thank you for leaving positive feedback. I will let Danny know that you appreciated his efforts.

Richard
IBASTEAM

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dispute partly upheld

As per the title: Dispute partly upheld, but I completely accept this decision.

Contacted IBAS after a Casino refused to pay winnings of x100 of a £38 bet, due to a "glitch" despite me having screenshots to prove.
It took quite some time for IBAS to reach their decision due to the Casino not providing a final decision and them going back and forth with the game provider.
Eventually after 4mths, IBAS received all information and made their decision.

Unfortunately the decision went partly in the favour of the casino due to the casinos "malfunction" T&C, however as the Third party game provider had made an offer of compensation IBAS deemed that this was acceptable for resolution.

If you have issues with a Betting company or casino I would recommend contacting IBAS under the ADR procedure.
If you think your issue is a lost cause try IBAS, it's a free service & their knowledge could help in a successful claim.

November 28, 2022
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Reply from IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service

Thank you for leaving such a reasonable and balanced review of the service. We appreciate you taking the time to leave an honest account of your experience of IBAS.

Richard
IBASTEAM

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely waiste of time

Absolutely waiste of time. We can tell who pays their wages.
I have a solid case against genesis casino my solicitor also agrees its a solid case.
I have tried to resolve the matter on resolver and with ibas but they just fobbed me off. Cant say I was surprised.
Just hope they relise that they are accountable for their response when this goes to professional standards.

July 1, 2022
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Reply from IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service

Thank you for taking time to leave feedback. I know that our decision on whether we were able to adjudicate wasn't what you wanted, but I am satisfied that your circumstances were given full, careful consideration by the team. We all wish you well for the future.

Richard
IBASTEAM

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My query resolved so quickly and efficiently.

. Sent an email to IBAS re query about calculating an each way bet. A gentleman named Ron answered me instantly. He was so polite and courteous and even though I sent a few more emails he always answered. He sorted the query efficiently and in a professional way. I will tell my family and friends about IBAS and how good a job you are doing. Well done Ron.
Thanks so much.
Maurice O'Sullivan.

October 19, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impressive service

I had a similar experience to one of the other IBAS reviewers. I placed a series of bets at Betiton (another one of the bookmakers run by the Aspire Global group). They reduced the odds of my bets (after I bet) by over 80%. I complained but they told me the deduction was correct. After nine weeks and about twenty emails, Betiton had still not paid up correctly so I contacted IBAS. James Ironside took up my case and Betiton resettled my bets correctly as soon as he contacted them. I can not fault the service provided by IBAS. I was very impressed.

October 14, 2022
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Reply from IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service

Thank you Alex. I know that James will appreciate you recognising his efforts to find a fair outcome.
Kind regards
Richard
IBASTEAM

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Unbelievably an even worse experience…

Unbelievably an even worse experience with IBAS than with the betting companies themselves.
Taken the best part of a year for absolutely nothing to have happened apart from a few inconclusive meetings, and every single "deadline" has just been missed. Given that IBAS are funded by the betting companies, you get to see why they behave the way they do.
James Ironside is one of the worst individuals I've ever seen represent a professional company and IBAS should feel ashamed of his manner and attitude.
Honestly, this isn't a disgruntled angry gambler that has lost money, this is a genuine review about one of the pettiest "professional" individuals I've unfortunately ever had to deal with

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Yet another display of an inability to accept any responsibility for the way you have behaved.
I have seen review after review of your unprofessional and at times arrogant attitude.
You are clearly there for the bookmaker and not the public

**Further edit**
I stand by my comments on the attitude, but transparency is that they recovered all money. It took well over a year, however they did side with me, and within 24 hours of their ruling I was refunded in full.
Credit whereb it's due

August 30, 2022
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Reply from IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service

Whether we were resolving the dispute for you or the person in whose name the claim was submitted, we set out in the hope that we would be able to assist, but found that circumstances relating to the detail of the dispute prevented us from doing so. I appreciate that it has been a frustrating experience for you.

As you should be aware, we have undertaken to contact the complainant further if regulatory updates permit us to adjudicate on your case at a future date.

Kind regards
Richard
IBASTEAM

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can't give them anything less than 5…

I can't give them anything less than 5 stars. Helped me out, were polite and effective and got my money for me

Many thanks

October 2, 2022
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Reply from IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service

Thanks for leaving us a review. We won't always agree with the cases that come to IBAS but we will always try to be polite and helpful and if there's a case to be paid, we'll follow it up.
Richard
IBASTEAM

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service.

Excellent service.
I had several disputes with Betfair regarding bets they would not settle correctly. IBAS were very professional from start to finish, I was paid in full, couldn’t be more pleased.

September 26, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IBAS Highly Recommended

My case was handled by James Ironside at IBAS. I had a bet on a 5/1 favourite in a horse race. There were some longshot non runners so I expected a small rule 4 deduction but Bettarget (a brand run by Aspire Global) deducted over 80p in the pound. After three months of getting nowhere with a complaint to Bettarget, I made a complaint with IBAS. When Mr Ironside got involved, Bettarget admitted that they did not know how to process rule 4 deductions and they refunded my money. I would highly recommend IBAS to anyone else who is having problems with an incompetent bookmaker. Their service was friendly and, importantly, very effective.

September 16, 2022
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Reply from IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service

Thank you John for recognising the efforts of James to make sure that bets are settled fairly and accurately. It is greatly appreciated.
Richard
IBASTEAM

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficiently got my issue resolved

Very efficiently got my issue resolved, following always prompt and clear responses and instructions.

September 1, 2022
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Reply from IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service

Thank you Tim for taking the time to leave a review of our service. I am glad that we were able to help.
Richard
IBASTEAM

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service!!

Contrary to some reviews on here IBAS are not a scam nor do they only side with the casino! I literally cannot thank these guys enough for the hard work they put in getting a large balance taken away unfairly refunded to my account. They’ve been a pleasure to work with and very easy to communicate with during the process. If the casino is in the wrong IBAS will get the situation resolved for you!
Thanks again IBAS!

September 7, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IBAS got my money back.

IBAS seem to have an impact on bookies like Skybet who operate delay/obstruction//riddles/confusion as part of their customer service culture on keeping winnings from winning punters.

Well done IBAS, money was returned promptly

September 1, 2022
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Reply from IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service

Thank you for your positive review Lyn. I'm glad that our service was able to help.

Richard
IBASTEAM

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

dispute sorted

Quick and efficient service from IBAS, money back in my account soon after the bookmaker found out Ibas were ready to act.

August 18, 2022
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Reply from IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service

Thank you Tom for leaving a positive review, I'm pleased that we were able to play a role in helping the problem to get fixed.

Richard
IBASTEAM

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

TO SAY I WAS DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS…

TO SAY I WAS DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS SERVICE IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT AFTER BEING RIPPED OFF BY BET 365 I THOUGHT THIS IMPARTIAL COMPANY YEAH RIGHT WOULD HELP I HAD A SMALL KITTY WITH 365 £14.04 WHICH DISAPPEARED IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE TO 58p I THOUGHT IT WAS A TECHNICAL PROB SO REFRESHED NOTHING TRIED TO CONTACT VIA 3 CLOSED PHONE NO S I MANAGED EVENTUALLY TO SPEAK TO SOME I D I O T WHO EITHER WOULDNT OR COULDNT EXPLAIN IT TURNS OUT THAT I MADE A GHOST BET ON BINGO WITHOUT CLICKING ON NUMEROUS OPTIONS OF £13.46 DO THE MATHS IS THIS EVEN POSSIBLE EITHER 1346 TICKETS WERE BOUGHT REALLY OR 50P GOES EVENLY IN TO THIS I FELT VERY CONFIDENT IBAS WOULD SEE THIS BLATENT SCAM AND RIP OFF AND SIDE WITH ME HOW WRONG I WAS NO EXPLANATION JUST YEAH THIS IS CORRECT REALLY IBAS HOW MANY OTHERS HAVE YOU ENABLED BET 365 TO SCAM WITH YOUR BACKING TERRIBLE SERVICE I USE THAT TERM LIGHTLY
YOU SUMMED IT UP PERFECT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR YOU TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED SO SIDE WITH THE BOOKIES AFTER ALL YOU DONT GET NO FINANCIAL GAIN OFF ME BET 365 HAS A SHOCKING REPUTATION LONG MAY IT CONTINUE WITH HELP FROM YOURSELVES

August 16, 2022
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Reply from IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service

Sharon, I'm sorry to read about your disappointment with the outcome to your case. I can see from the case file that the amount debited from your bingo account for the game you disputed was £13.50 - not £13.46 - and that this was authorised during a 35 minute period where you were logged into your account. It's impossible for us to know for certain what happened, but based on the evidence available I can see why our Adjudication Panel reached the decision they did.

Richard
IBASTEAM

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Admiral dont pay my winnings and waiting ibas do honestly or no

I don’t think that comment was geniune they solve within three days maybe 50 or 100 £ they solve and make people happy in my experience which i face i have dispute 9 k£ with admiral which they don’t pay me even i provide evidence 4500£ of 8 may admiral email where they write 3 to 4 working days i recieve my funds but nothing so many times i send email to ibas to know progress about my complaint they don’t reply also not recieving phone calls one email only i recieve and shock i have ibas reference number and again they told me re submit ur complaint what a joke now only waiting week what they are doing in my case getting my money back and do justice with me or no then I start legal procedure and mentioned there first what they adr provider doing in here court must inquiry them how many complaints they solve maybe my thinking was wrong if they get my winnings back then I appreciate them and believe ibas services

August 11, 2022
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Reply from IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service

This doesn't seem to be a complaint about IBAS.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service.

Excellent service.
Case Manager was brilliant and solved my dispute very quickly to my complete satisfaction.
IBAS were very professional from start to finish.
10 out of 10

August 11, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Betting dispute

Absolutely brilliant I had 2 disputes with bookmakers they both refused to pay contacted ibas they sorted them both out and got my money within 3 days definitely go to them if bookmakers refusing to pay you

July 29, 2022
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Reply from IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service

Glad we were able to help. Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review.

Richard
IBASTEAM

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful informative and a good outcome…

Helpful informative and a good outcome , thanks to Danny and Ron who assisted me greatly

July 26, 2022
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Reply from IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service

Thank you Matt - I will pass on your thanks to Danny and Ron who will both appreciate the positive feedback. We're glad they were able to help.
Richard
IBASTEAM

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM

I won with a company I had apparently had an account with years ago so they didn't pay as it was a duplicate account so they refunded the stake IBAS agreed that was correct..OK fair enough...so to test this I opended a further duplicate account lost and therefore expect IBAS To rule the money should be refunded as their original rulling sets the precedent...but rather than rulling against the casino who pays their wages they refused to look into it! they are a SCAM they are not Independent as they are paid for by the casinos!

July 9, 2022
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Reply from IBAS - Independent Betting Adjudication Service

IBAS takes very seriously any allegation that a casino has acted inconsistently and unfairly. We have on many occasions upheld consumer complaints against businesses on that basis. However, there is a limit to how many times any one person can be 'caught out' by rules concerning duplicate accounts and on this occasion a decision was taken that we have already looked into enough similar complaints from you.

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