Editorial blacklist 2014 last updated April 2026
57 casinos our research team flags as unsafe for players in Canada, Australia, Ireland, and Norway. Unlicensed operators, confiscated winnings, pirated games, ACMA-blocked offshore sites, and documented fraud.
Verified by: Tom Perkins, iGaming Editor · Last researched: 22 April 2026 · Sources: Casino.Guru, AskGamblers, LCB, Casinomeister, ACMA, Lotteritilsynet
Why We Publish This List
Every casino on this page has documented evidence against it: regulator action, confiscated winnings cases, license revocations, or fraud reports from established watchdogs. We do not list casinos based on rumor or a single bad review.
If you are already registered at any of the 57 casinos below, our advice is simple: withdraw what you can, complete all verification steps, and do not make further deposits. For safer alternatives, see our reviewed operators or Casino Finder quiz.
Safer alternatives for your geo
For Canada: King Billy, MyStake, all CA picks · payment-method shortlist at Interac casinos
For Australia: all AU picks · our PayID-accepting list
For Ireland: IE reviews · no-wagering offers
For Norway: norske anbefalinger · rask utbetaling
Quick Summary Table
All 57 operators with severity and category. Use browser search (Ctrl+F / Cmd+F) to find a specific casino.
| Casino | Severity | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| PowerBet | Critical | Continuing to operate without a valid license after Rabidi NV insolvency (May 2024). Player funds at risk with no regulatory recourse. |
| Casinoly | Critical | Operating illegally following Rabidi NV license revocation. One player filed a bankruptcy petition against Rabidi for €244,950 in unpaid win… |
| Boomerang Casino | Critical | Operates unlicensed across EU. One player lost €245,000 on sister brand within six months. Soft2bet-linked shell structure. |
| GREATwin | Critical | Continues accepting deposits despite the revocation. No player recourse available. |
| Playzilla | Critical | Operating without valid license since June 2024. Linked to broader Rabidi/Soft2bet network of 114+ blacklisted brands. |
| Wazamba | Critical | One player reported €245,000 loss within six months. Part of Soft2bet shadow network with Rabidi/Araxio corporate concealment. |
| Rabona | Critical | Operating post-revocation. Soft2bet-connected brand among 40+ Rabidi casinos still accepting players. |
| 5Gringos | Critical | Operating without valid license since June 2024. |
| SlotsPalace | Critical | Continues to operate post-revocation. |
| Nomini | Critical | Part of the unlicensed Rabidi portfolio. |
| Bankonbet | Critical | Among the 40+ unlicensed casinos continuing operations post-Rabidi collapse. |
| Vegasino | Critical (AU) | Rabidi-owned brand. Blocked by Australian authorities as part of ACMA enforcement actions targeting unlicensed offshore operators. |
| Trygamb.cc | Critical | LCB flagged as high-risk. Operating with fake games and no valid license. Unauthorized content, no dispute resolution. |
| JokaRoom (offshore version) | High (AU) | ACMA ordered ISP blocking. Unlicensed offshore operator available to Australian players. |
| AUDPokies888 | High (AU) | Blocked by ACMA for offering prohibited casino services to Australians without license. |
| Wild Pokies | High (AU) | ACMA-blocked unlicensed pokies site targeting AU market. |
| Lukki Casino | High (AU) | ACMA-blocked. Dama NV-associated brand operating without AU authorization. |
| Winport Casino | High (AU) | Blocked by ACMA for unlicensed operation in AU market. |
| SpinsUP | High (AU) | Dama NV brand. Sanctioned for providing prohibited interactive gambling services to Australians. |
| Rebellion Casino | High (AU) | Dama NV brand sanctioned for unlicensed AU operation. |
| MoonWin | High (AU) | Dama NV brand operating without AU license. |
| Golden Star Casino | High (AU) | Dama NV brand. Unlicensed AU operation. |
| N1 Bet | High (AU) | Dama NV brand sanctioned for unlicensed AU service. |
| 22Bet Casino | Critical | UK player built balance to £21,137.74 over 750 bets. Submitted verification docs; 22Bet closed account and confiscated winnings, refunding o… |
| Staxino Casino | Critical | German player won €1,500 on bonus; casino refunded deposits and refused withdrawal. Swedish player had full balance confiscated over dispute… |
| HugoBets Casino | High | German player denied €1,100 withdrawal after winning €1,500. Casino cited unpermitted game and seized winnings. Casino refused to cooperate … |
| Bison Casino | High | Polish player won 26,000 PLN. Casino voided winnings, citing a system error on 31 October 2024. Refused to return deposits or winnings. Casi… |
| Immerion Casino | High | Player bonus and funds confiscated. Casino.Guru complaint unresolved. |
| CryptoBoss Casino | High | Player winnings confiscated. Casino ignored Casino.Guru mediation attempts. Marked unresolved. |
| Manga Casino | High | Player winnings confiscated. Casino did not respond to Casino.Guru mediation. Unresolved. |
| Queen Casino | High | Player winnings confiscated. Casino.Guru complaint unresolved. |
| Raging Bull Slots Casino | Critical | 43 direct complaints on Casino.Guru, 264 complaints across related casinos. Substantiated non-payment allegations. Blacklisted by multiple r… |
| Silver Oak Casino | High | Player reported winning $7,000, followed all rules, never received payment. BBB complaints document pattern of slow or refused withdrawals d… |
| Planet 7 Casino | High | Documented history of stalling payments beyond 30 days or refusing payment entirely. Multiple blacklists including LCB, Wizard of Odds. Part… |
| Lucky Red Casino | High | Blacklisted by LCB. Player reported 7-month withdrawal delay. Accounts blocked for no apparent reason. Withdrawal requests rejected after fu… |
| Club World Casino | Critical | LCB blacklisted in 2017 after AffPower group takeover. Huge payment delays, withheld information, account blocks, complaints about withdrawa… |
| Vanguard Casino | High | LCB-blacklisted. Documented unethical business practices. |
| Bovada Casino | High | AskGamblers issued an official warning, casino failed to resolve licensing, blacklist followed. Player reported $2,376.52 confiscated in Feb… |
| Vegas Rush Casino | High | Multiple documented cases of account locks with fabricated excuses and stolen winnings. Refused payout citing “game flaws” without substanti… |
| Atlantic Casino Club | Critical | AffPower group. Hosted pirated NetEnt games with manipulated RTP to increase house edge. Persisted operation despite complaints. |
| Cosmik Casino | Critical | AffPower brand. Used pirated NetEnt games modified to favor the house. |
| Park Lane Casino | Critical | Blacklisted for hosting pirated NetEnt content with altered RNG mechanics. |
| EuroMoon Casino | Critical | AffPower brand using pirated NetEnt games. |
| Osiris Casino | Critical | Part of AffPower pirated-games scandal. |
| Deuce Club Casino | Critical | AffPower brand flagged for pirated NetEnt slots. |
| Rocketspin | High (AU) | ACMA-blocked offshore casino targeting Australians without Australian license. |
| QuickWin | High (AU) | ACMA ISP-block ordered. Unlicensed offshore AU-facing operator. |
| Nova Jackpot | High (AU) | ACMA-blocked. No Australian license or consumer recourse. |
| Power Up Casino | High (AU) | ACMA-blocked offshore operator. |
| Rooster Bet | High (AU) | ACMA-blocked for unlicensed AU operation. |
| Dragon Slots | High (AU) | ACMA ISP-blocked. Targets Australian players without a license. |
| BetAlice | High (AU) | Blocked by ACMA as offshore operator targeting AU without authorization. |
| Roby Casino | High (AU) | ACMA-blocked. |
| Winbay Casino | High (AU) | ACMA-blocked. |
| Vegas Now | High (AU) | ACMA-blocked. No local oversight, no player protection. |
| Abu King | High (AU) | ACMA-blocked. |
| WinSpirit Casino | Critical (CA) | Distributed fraudulent social media ads impersonating Casino Rama (a legitimate Ontario-licensed brand). Ontario Provincial Police issued pu… |
Unlicensed Operators (or Operating Post-Revocation)
1. PowerBet Critical
License: None. Curacao license revoked when Rabidi NV lost its master license 7 June 2024. GCBC formally revoked license.
Issue: Continuing to operate without a valid license after Rabidi NV insolvency (May 2024). Player funds at risk with no regulatory recourse.
Source: FinTelegram | SlotsCasinoTest
2. Casinoly Critical
License: None (post-Rabidi revocation, 7 June 2024).
Issue: Operating illegally following Rabidi NV license revocation. One player filed a bankruptcy petition against Rabidi for €244,950 in unpaid winnings.
Source: FinTelegram
3. Boomerang Casino Critical
License: None valid. Blacklisted by regulators in France, Italy, Spain, Greece, and 2 additional countries.
Issue: Operates unlicensed across EU. One player lost €245,000 on sister brand within six months. Soft2bet-linked shell structure.
Source: Investigate Europe | Amphora Media
4. GREATwin Critical
License: None (post-Rabidi revocation June 2024).
Issue: Continues accepting deposits despite the revocation. No player recourse available.
Source: SlotsCasinoTest
5. Playzilla Critical
License: None (post-Rabidi revocation).
Issue: Operating without valid license since June 2024. Linked to broader Rabidi/Soft2bet network of 114+ blacklisted brands.
Source: FinTelegram
6. Wazamba Critical
License: None valid. Blacklisted by multiple European regulators.
Issue: One player reported €245,000 loss within six months. Part of Soft2bet shadow network with Rabidi/Araxio corporate concealment.
Source: Investigate Europe
7. Rabona Critical
License: Revoked (ex-Rabidi brand).
Issue: Operating post-revocation. Soft2bet-connected brand among 40+ Rabidi casinos still accepting players.
Source: Investigate Europe
8. 5Gringos Critical
License: Revoked (ex-Rabidi).
Issue: Operating without valid license since June 2024.
Source: SlotsCasinoTest
9. SlotsPalace Critical
License: Revoked (ex-Rabidi).
Issue: Continues to operate post-revocation.
Source: SlotsCasinoTest
10. Nomini Critical
License: Revoked (ex-Rabidi).
Issue: Part of the unlicensed Rabidi portfolio.
Source: SlotsCasinoTest
11. Bankonbet Critical
License: Revoked (ex-Rabidi).
Issue: Among the 40+ unlicensed casinos continuing operations post-Rabidi collapse.
Source: SlotsCasinoTest
12. Vegasino Critical (AU)
License: None. Blocked by ACMA.
Issue: Rabidi-owned brand. Blocked by Australian authorities as part of ACMA enforcement actions targeting unlicensed offshore operators.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
13. Trygamb.cc Critical
License: None. Misrepresents regulatory details.
Issue: LCB flagged as high-risk. Operating with fake games and no valid license. Unauthorized content, no dispute resolution.
Source: LCB News
14. JokaRoom (offshore version) High (AU)
License: None in AU jurisdiction.
Issue: ACMA ordered ISP blocking. Unlicensed offshore operator available to Australian players.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
15. AUDPokies888 High (AU)
License: None.
Issue: Blocked by ACMA for offering prohibited casino services to Australians without license.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
16. Wild Pokies High (AU)
License: None.
Issue: ACMA-blocked unlicensed pokies site targeting AU market.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
17. Lukki Casino High (AU)
License: None.
Issue: ACMA-blocked. Dama NV-associated brand operating without AU authorization.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
18. Winport Casino High (AU)
License: None valid.
Issue: Blocked by ACMA for unlicensed operation in AU market.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
19. SpinsUP High (AU)
License: Blocked by ACMA.
Issue: Dama NV brand. Sanctioned for providing prohibited interactive gambling services to Australians.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
20. Rebellion Casino High (AU)
License: Blocked by ACMA.
Issue: Dama NV brand sanctioned for unlicensed AU operation.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
21. MoonWin High (AU)
License: Blocked by ACMA.
Issue: Dama NV brand operating without AU license.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
22. Golden Star Casino High (AU)
License: Blocked by ACMA.
Issue: Dama NV brand. Unlicensed AU operation.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
23. N1 Bet High (AU)
License: Blocked by ACMA.
Issue: Dama NV brand sanctioned for unlicensed AU service.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
Licensed but Predatory T&Cs / Confiscated Winnings
24. 22Bet Casino Critical
License: Curacao.
Issue: UK player built balance to £21,137.74 over 750 bets. Submitted verification docs; 22Bet closed account and confiscated winnings, refunding only deposits. A Peru-based player had S/6,960 in winnings withheld from a S/10,040 balance. LCB rogue report filed.
Source: LCB Rogue Report
25. Staxino Casino Critical
License: Kahnawake.
Issue: German player won €1,500 on bonus; casino refunded deposits and refused withdrawal. Swedish player had full balance confiscated over disputed betting limits; refund never received. Casino.Guru complaints marked unresolved 2024-2025.
Source: Casino.Guru complaint | Casino.Guru complaint 2
26. HugoBets Casino High
License: Curacao.
Issue: German player denied €1,100 withdrawal after winning €1,500. Casino cited unpermitted game and seized winnings. Casino refused to cooperate with Casino.Guru mediation. Status: unresolved.
Source: Casino.Guru complaint
27. Bison Casino High
License: Curacao.
Issue: Polish player won 26,000 PLN. Casino voided winnings, citing a system error on 31 October 2024. Refused to return deposits or winnings. Casino.Guru marked unresolved.
Source: Casino.Guru complaint
28. Immerion Casino High
License: Curacao.
Issue: Player bonus and funds confiscated. Casino.Guru complaint unresolved.
Source: Casino.Guru complaint
29. CryptoBoss Casino High
License: Curacao.
Issue: Player winnings confiscated. Casino ignored Casino.Guru mediation attempts. Marked unresolved.
Source: Casino.Guru complaint
30. Manga Casino High
License: Curacao.
Issue: Player winnings confiscated. Casino did not respond to Casino.Guru mediation. Unresolved.
Source: Casino.Guru complaint
31. Queen Casino High
License: Curacao.
Issue: Player winnings confiscated. Casino.Guru complaint unresolved.
Source: Casino.Guru complaint
32. Raging Bull Slots Casino Critical
License: None recognized. AskGamblers confirms no valid licensing.
Issue: 43 direct complaints on Casino.Guru, 264 complaints across related casinos. Substantiated non-payment allegations. Blacklisted by multiple review sites for unfairly declined and delayed payments.
Source: Casino.Guru Review | Wizard of Odds
33. Silver Oak Casino High
License: Curacao.
Issue: Player reported winning $7,000, followed all rules, never received payment. BBB complaints document pattern of slow or refused withdrawals despite accepting deposits quickly. Sister to Planet 7, Royal Ace, Captain Jack, Slot Madness via AceRevenue.
Source: BBB complaints | LCB warning
34. Planet 7 Casino High
License: Curacao.
Issue: Documented history of stalling payments beyond 30 days or refusing payment entirely. Multiple blacklists including LCB, Wizard of Odds. Part of AceRevenue group (same operator as Silver Oak).
Source: Casinos.com
35. Lucky Red Casino High
License: Curacao (Club World Casino Group).
Issue: Blacklisted by LCB. Player reported 7-month withdrawal delay. Accounts blocked for no apparent reason. Withdrawal requests rejected after full verification completed.
Source: LCB blacklist | Wizard of Odds
36. Club World Casino Critical
License: Curacao.
Issue: LCB blacklisted in 2017 after AffPower group takeover. Huge payment delays, withheld information, account blocks, complaints about withdrawal impossibility. Entire Club World Group blacklisted by LCB.
Source: Casino Players Report | Reviewed-Casinos
37. Vanguard Casino High
License: Curacao.
Issue: LCB-blacklisted. Documented unethical business practices.
Source: LCB blacklist
38. Bovada Casino High
License: Operating without valid regulated license per AskGamblers.
Issue: AskGamblers issued an official warning, casino failed to resolve licensing, blacklist followed. Player reported $2,376.52 confiscated in February 2026 citing bonus abuse without evidence. Another player had $1,003.82 withheld citing game malfunction.
Source: AskGamblers review
39. Vegas Rush Casino High
License: Curacao.
Issue: Multiple documented cases of account locks with fabricated excuses and stolen winnings. Refused payout citing “game flaws” without substantiation.
Source: Casino Players Report
Pirated Games / AffPower Group
40. Atlantic Casino Club Critical
License: Curacao.
Issue: AffPower group. Hosted pirated NetEnt games with manipulated RTP to increase house edge. Persisted operation despite complaints.
Source: LCB AffPower blacklist | Casino Rankings
41. Cosmik Casino Critical
License: Malta + Curacao.
Issue: AffPower brand. Used pirated NetEnt games modified to favor the house.
Source: LCB AffPower blacklist
42. Park Lane Casino Critical
License: Curacao (AffPower).
Issue: Blacklisted for hosting pirated NetEnt content with altered RNG mechanics.
Source: LCB AffPower blacklist
43. EuroMoon Casino Critical
License: Curacao (AffPower).
Issue: AffPower brand using pirated NetEnt games.
Source: LCB AffPower blacklist
44. Osiris Casino Critical
License: Curacao (AffPower).
Issue: Part of AffPower pirated-games scandal.
Source: LCB AffPower blacklist
45. Deuce Club Casino Critical
License: Curacao (AffPower).
Issue: AffPower brand flagged for pirated NetEnt slots.
Source: LCB AffPower blacklist
ACMA-Blocked Offshore (AU target geo)
46. Rocketspin High (AU)
License: None in AU.
Issue: ACMA-blocked offshore casino targeting Australians without Australian license.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
47. QuickWin High (AU)
License: None in AU.
Issue: ACMA ISP-block ordered. Unlicensed offshore AU-facing operator.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
48. Nova Jackpot High (AU)
License: None in AU.
Issue: ACMA-blocked. No Australian license or consumer recourse.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
49. Power Up Casino High (AU)
License: None in AU.
Issue: ACMA-blocked offshore operator.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
50. Rooster Bet High (AU)
License: None in AU.
Issue: ACMA-blocked for unlicensed AU operation.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
51. Dragon Slots High (AU)
License: None in AU.
Issue: ACMA ISP-blocked. Targets Australian players without a license.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
52. BetAlice High (AU)
License: None in AU.
Issue: Blocked by ACMA as offshore operator targeting AU without authorization.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
55. Vegas Now High (AU)
License: None in AU.
Issue: ACMA-blocked. No local oversight, no player protection.
Source: ACMA Q4 2024 report
Canada (Ontario/CA) Advertising Fraud and Impersonation
57. WinSpirit Casino Critical (CA)
License: None in Ontario (AGCO). No iGaming Ontario registration.
Issue: Distributed fraudulent social media ads impersonating Casino Rama (a legitimate Ontario-licensed brand). Ontario Provincial Police issued public warning 2025.
Source: CDC Gaming
How to Report a Rogue Casino
If you have been scammed or had winnings confiscated, do not just post on Reddit and move on. Filing documented complaints actually works. We have tracked payouts recovered through these channels:
- Casino.Guru Complaints — file at casino.guru/complaints. Free mediation, public case log.
- AskGamblers AGCCS — has returned over 80 million dollars to players since 2009. File at askgamblers.com.
- Casinomeister PAB — free for forum members at casinomeister.com.
- Regulator direct — MGA, UKGC, AGCO (Ontario), ACMA (Australia), GRAI (Ireland), Lotteritilsynet (Norway) all accept player complaints directly.
Found a rogue casino we should add?
Email details plus proof (transaction screenshots, regulator correspondence, complaint case numbers) to tips@newcasino.ai. We verify every submission against at least two independent sources before adding.
How We Verify Rogue Casinos
Each entry on this list meets at least one of these evidence thresholds:
- A documented license revocation or enforcement action by a recognized regulator (MGA, UKGC, Curacao GCBC, Kahnawake, AGCO, ACMA, Lotteritilsynet).
- A formal blacklist listing on Casino.Guru, AskGamblers, LCB, Casinomeister, or ThePogg with a public case file.
- Multiple independent player complaints with matching details (wagering excuse, confiscation amount, verification stalling pattern) that cannot be explained as one-off disputes.
- Investigative journalism from a named publication with source evidence (FinTelegram, Investigate Europe, Amphora Media, CDC Gaming).
We do not include casinos based on anonymous forum posts, single negative reviews, or competitor smear content.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an online casino blacklist?
An online casino blacklist is a published list of operators flagged for unsafe practices — typically licence revocation, confiscated winnings, predatory bonus terms, pirated games, or regulator enforcement action. Player blacklists like this one help bettors identify which sites to avoid before they deposit. Always cross-reference at least two independent sources (regulator action, watchdog complaint volume) before treating any operator as blacklisted.
Where can I find a reliable casino player blacklist?
Casino.Guru, AskGamblers ADR, and ThePogg maintain ongoing watchdog lists. Regulator action lists from the MGA, UKGC, AGCO Ontario, and ACMA Australia name operators with active enforcement orders. The NewCasino.ai blacklist above consolidates 57 operators flagged by at least one major watchdog plus verifiable secondary evidence such as licence revocations or ISP blocks.
Is every Curacao-licensed casino unsafe?
No. Curacao licensing became tighter after the September 2023 reform and legitimate Curacao-licensed operators still exist. The problem casinos on this list hold revoked or sub-licensed Curacao permissions that no longer carry enforcement backing. Verify any Curacao license number directly at curacao-egaming.com or the GCBC public register.
Can I get my money back from a rogue casino?
Sometimes, yes. File complaints simultaneously with Casino.Guru, AskGamblers AGCCS, and the issuing regulator. Do not pay third-party recovery services, which are frequently themselves scams. Provide deposit receipts, KYC confirmation, and screenshots of the disputed bonus terms.
Why is my favorite casino not on this list?
The list is continuously updated, but it only covers operators with documented evidence of rogue behavior. If you have verifiable proof of misconduct, send it to tips at newcasino.ai. We cross-check every submission before publishing.
Does Casino.Guru’s blacklist include all of these?
Casino.Guru does not blacklist every casino listed here, and their Safety Index uses different weighting. Our criteria emphasize regulator action, ACMA ISP blocks, and license revocation as primary signals. We include operators flagged by at least one major watchdog plus verifiable secondary evidence.
Should I trust licensing claims displayed in casino footers?
No, and this is exactly how many of these rogue operators still accept deposits. Always click the regulator seal in the footer. If it does not link directly to a valid, active license page on the regulator website, the casino is lying. Some operators continue displaying revoked Curacao seals months after the GCBC pulled their license.
What makes a casino safe enough to trust?
A valid license with an enforcement body that actually responds to complaints (MGA, UKGC, Ontario AGCO), transparent T&Cs without predatory wagering traps, a clear responsible gambling section, and independent dispute resolution. See our published methodology at /methodology for the full checklist.
This list is updated as new regulator actions and complaint outcomes become public. Bookmark or email the URL to yourself before registering at any casino not on our reviewed list.