The Independent Betting Adjudication Service

The Independent Betting Adjudication Service, also known as IBAS, is a totally impartial and confidential dispute resolution service that resolves problems between casino companies and their customers.When a casino site states that it is registered with IBAS, customers can rest assured that any issues arise between them and the casino will be resolved fairly and as quickly as possible, without bias.The Independent Betting Adjudication Service is a go-to for resolving disputes between players and betting operators, offering an impartial and confidential service. If you’re ever in a bind with a casino over a bet or payout, IBAS ensures things get settled fairly. Recently, they’ve been dealing with an increasing number of issues around dodgy data, particularly with things like football bet-builders, where punters feel short-changed by inaccurate stats used to settle bets.IBAS has recently been in the news for its role in mediating disputes, especially in complex betting markets like bet-builder outcomes. These disputes often involve inaccurate data from third-party providers, which has become a growing issue, especially in football betting markets. IBAS has been working to ensure that customers have the same ability as bookmakers to question these data decisions, promoting greater transparency in settling bets.The IBAS isn’t just about resolving individual disputes; it’s pushing to become the official Gambling Ombudsman in the UK. This would give it even more power to handle cases fairly, especially with the betting world’s increasing complexity. Its goal is to ensure that both players and casinos are on the same page when it comes to disputes, and it’s been pretty vocal about the need for better transparency in betting markets.​

Guarantee Fairness

IBAS prides itself on being simple to use with no hidden fees or complex rules. The company aims to be as easily accessible for individual customers who wish to solve their disputes as it is for large casino companies. To guarantee fairness, IBAS conducts its dispute resolution in the form of submitted written statements. Every document is sworn and signed by each party and documented by IBAS. This makes sure that both parties can be held accountable for everything they state during any exchange.

Third-Party

For a situation to be referred to IBAS, the casino must first investigate it. If the casino and the customer have not reached a settlement or agreement after a thorough investigation, both parties will be asked to agree to the terms and conditions of IBAS. The third party will then resolve the issue.Some customers may be concerned that IBAS may favour the casino during the adjudication process, as they will likely have contract lawyers and whole staff teams draft documents using the correct legal terminology. However, IBAS make it very clear that they do not favour the party that presents a more well-written or professional argument. Rather than judging who has put forward a better presentation, IBAS objectively identifies each case’s relevant issues and produces a fair decision based on the facts at hand.

Becky Mosley
Founder & Editor-in-Chief at Slotfruit

Rebecca (Becky) Mosley has been at the heart of the UK online gambling industry since 2008 — making her one of the most experienced voices in the space. She founded Take Marketing Limited and built SlotFruit.co.uk into one of the longest-running independent casino comparison sites in the country.

As editor-in-chief, Becky brings a genuine player-first perspective to everything on the site. She personally oversees every casino review and slot guide, making sure readers get straight-talking, honest information rather than marketing fluff. Her approach has always been the same: transparency, fair bonus terms, and responsible gambling above all else.

Over 17 years in the industry, Becky has built deep expertise across UK Gambling Commission licensing, slot game mechanics, bonus structures, and the constantly evolving regulatory landscape. She works directly with operators and software providers to keep every listing accurate and up to date.

Becky is a Companies House registered director (Take Marketing Limited, company no. 07619813) and is based in Lincolnshire, England.