Vast Casino Secrets leak exposes inner workings of offshore gambling firms
Files could have seismic consequences for online casinos, including those accused of illegally targeting consumers The secrets of thousands of online casinos have been laid bare in a vast leak of data that could have seismic consequences for offshore gambling firms, including some accused of illegally targeting consumers around the world. The Casino Secrets leak reveals tens of thousands of…
A massive leak of sensitive data has exposed the inner workings of numerous offshore gambling firms, with potential severe repercussions for the industry. The leak, dubbed "Casino Secrets," unveils confidential files stored by the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) on the Caribbean island of Curaçao. These documents detail the operations of some of the world's largest online casinos, including Stake.com and BC.Game.
The leak has caused a stir in Curaçao, which has become a hub for gambling firms despite its opaque licensing regime. The data reveals information about the owners of these casinos and the source of their wealth. One investigation found that casinos owned by Santeda International had targeted vulnerable UK gamblers trying to quit, even though they had no license from the Gambling Commission, which is illegal.
Another investigation discovered that Upgaming, a Georgian-owned company, had extended loans to Buda Capital, a company linked to Santeda.
The leak also sheds light on Oddsbet, a betting company owned by Robert Bostock from Yorkshire. The data suggests Bostock's funds came from crypto currency investments and a loan from a UK-based person. BC.Game, which has been accused of targeting UK customers, is also included in the leak. The company pulled out of the UK in 2025 after facing controversy.
Stake.com, another company implicated in the leak, ceased operations in the UK due to multiple controversies. The Curaçao regulator has not commented on the leak, stating it is part of an ongoing forensic matter.
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