Complain to William Hill
UK bookmaker - complaints about withdrawals, account restrictions, and bet settlement
GamblingContact emails
second_opinion@willhill.com
Complaints
Common William Hill complaints
Blocked or Delayed Withdrawal
Winnings held pending ID, KYC, or source-of-funds checks
Account Closed or Restricted
Account suspended, stake-limited, or self-exclusion not honoured
Bet Settlement Dispute
A bet settled wrongly, voided, or a Bet Builder priced incorrectly
Bonus or Promotion Dispute
Free bet, wagering, or promo terms applied unfairly
Safer Gambling Failure
Deposit limits, self-exclusion (GAMSTOP), or affordability checks not applied
William Hill ombudsman & regulator routes
Which ombudsman handles William Hill complaints?
approved ADR provider (IBAS or eCOGRA). Once William Hill’s own complaints process is exhausted (after 8 weeks or a deadlock letter), you can take your complaint there for free. Go to the ombudsman.
Can you complain to the Gambling Commission about William Hill?
Not for individual disputes: the Gambling Commission sets the rules for the sector but does not resolve personal complaints or award compensation. Complain to William Hill directly first and keep written records, then escalate to approved ADR provider (IBAS or eCOGRA) if it stays unresolved after 8 weeks or you receive a deadlock or final-response letter. You can still report William Hill to the Gambling Commission to flag systemic problems, but that will not get your own money back.
Laws that protect you
Gambling Act 2005
The licensing framework operators must follow, enforced by the Gambling Commission through the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice.
Consumer Rights Act 2015
Betting and gaming terms must be fair and transparent. Unfair terms buried in the small print can be challenged.
Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)
Requires licensed operators to handle complaints fairly and give you free access to an approved ADR provider.
Tips for William Hill complaints
- Complain to the operator in writing first and ask for a final response - the ADR won’t look at it until you have
- Screenshot the bet, the terms, and every chat before an account is closed and you lose access
- Withdrawals held for ID or source-of-funds checks must still be handled fairly and without undue delay
- If the operator won’t budge, escalate free to its approved ADR provider (usually IBAS or eCOGRA)
- Report licence or safer-gambling breaches to the Gambling Commission - it regulates operators but won’t recover your money
If William Hill doesn't respond
- 1
Operator Complaints Team
Allow 8 weeksComplain to the operator in writing and ask for a final response, quoting your account details
- 2
Approved ADR Provider
8 weeksEscalate free to the operator’s designated ADR scheme (usually IBAS or eCOGRA) after a final response or 8 weeks
Visit website - 3
Gambling Commission
Report licence or safer-gambling breaches - the regulator acts on operators but doesn’t settle individual disputes
Visit website - 4
Small Claims Court
For a clear contractual debt the operator won’t pay, a court claim may be an option
Visit website
Contact emails
second_opinion@willhill.com
Complaints
Expected response time
56 days
Operators should resolve complaints within 8 weeks. After that, or a final response, you can escalate free to an approved ADR provider (IBAS or eCOGRA).
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