Worldtheguardian.comVast Casino Secrets leak exposes inner workings of offshore gambling firms
A massive data leak from a Caribbean gambling regulator has exposed the secret owners and inner workings of thousands of offshore online casinos, some accused of illegally targeting consumers.
Files could have seismic consequences for online casinos, including those accused of illegally targeting consumers
A Berlin-based hacker accessed the Curaçao Gaming Authority database and leaked tens of thousands of confidential files about offshore online casinos.
The leak names owners of major casinos including Stake.com and the Santeda network, which was previously accused of illegally targeting vulnerable UK gamblers trying to quit.
The Curaçao Gaming Authority has confirmed the unauthorised access, and the files could have serious legal consequences for casino operators worldwide.
If you or someone you know uses offshore online casinos, some named in this leak have been accused of illegally targeting vulnerable gamblers trying to quit, with no licence to operate in the UK.
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