The only realistic way to recover money from the casino is by claiming your net losses. There’s almost no legal basis for you to demand any winnings back, as playing from a restricted region invalidates your entitlement to those funds. However, if the casino allowed you to register, verify your account, and deposit funds despite you being in a restricted region, they are in breach of their own terms and legal obligations. In such cases, they share significant responsibility for the situation.

I’m currently facing similar issues with several casinos, and my lawyers have made it clear that pursuing legal action is a viable option. That said, they’ve advised me to first go public and raise awareness of these practices. When cases like these gain visibility, it puts more pressure on the casinos to refund net losses and address their misconduct.

From a legal standpoint (in my country), any contract formed under illegal circumstances is not binding. This means that the casino has no legal right to retain funds from your net losses, as the contract itself is null and void. However, this is a double-edged sword. If you’ve withdrawn any winnings while playing from a restricted region, the casino could potentially sue to reclaim those profits. There have been cases where this has happened, so tread carefully. If they return your net losses, consider it a win, as many casinos don’t even offer that much without significant legal pressure.

For example, I had similar exchanges with Stake. They kept hiding behind their Terms of Service (TOS), but here’s the catch: the TOS don’t hold up for players from restricted regions. By law, no legally binding contract can be formed if one party is operating illegally (e.g., accepting players from a restricted country). So relying on their TOS as a defense is not a valid legal standpoint when they are already in breach of licensing or regional laws. They will eventually be forced to face these lawsuits and take responsibility for their actions.

As for your case, the aggressive marketing strategies employed by these casinos, combined with their failure to enforce regional restrictions, make their position even more indefensible. These platforms often exploit players through misleading advertisements, enticing bonuses, and inadequate safeguards, pushing individuals toward gambling addiction.

I’d recommend documenting everything—advertisements, account verifications, deposit records, and any communication with their support team. This evidence can strengthen your case if you decide to pursue legal action. Also, make your case public (like on forums) to expose these practices and gather support from others in similar situations.

I’ll continue sharing updates and legal findings on these forums to help people like us fight back and get reimbursed for the harm caused by these predatory platforms. Stay strong, and I hope you recover your net losses.