I have just requested a small withdrawal as well and it looks like they really like to make things complicated - suddently at first I needed to confirm my withdrawal request via email. After doing so, the withdrawal now is pending, stating it has to be manually approved which can take up to 24 hours? Not what you expect from a good bookie...
i can´t say how it was before as i´m using cloudbet active now for 1-2 month....but the procedure was confirmation via email and then wait up to 24 hours. was easy to go as i received always my withdrawal but NOW, waiting 8 days....things changed.
The withdrawals should "normally" be automatic and instant as is with other professional operators - I have done dozens of deposits so no need to manually approve shit.