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I'll say it again - you DO NOT get gold bars at every step of the way. You need to do all 7-9 levels from the first attempt first before you're awarded a share of the pot.
If you got to the end but didn't receive the gold bars, then there is an issue, yes. It could indicate a problem with your account, as gold bars aren't being credited to it.
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