Online casino
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From Cosmolot to Cosmobet: Mykhailo Zborovskyi as a front for Russian businessman Tokarev’s operations
In March 2024, a new casino launched in Ukraine under the Cosmobet brand, having received an operating license from the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries. However, the ironic twist is that the true ownership of the casino remains unknown.
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Censorship disguised as copyright: how Uri Poliavich’s Soft2Bet seeks to erase investigations from search engines
An investigation into blacklisted online casinos has been targeted by false infringement complaints submitted to Google by unidentified individuals.
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Soft2Bet undercover: how Uri Poliavich uses offshore schemes and charity to disguise illegal business
Uri Poliavich — an Israeli passport holder with Ukrainian roots — has built a transnational empire of illegal online gambling under the Soft2Bet brand, concealed through offshore structures and charitable fronts. While hundreds of black-market sites profit from addiction and gambling, the businessman himself pours millions into schools and PR-driven foundations.
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From bankruptcies in Curaçao to criminal cases in Europe: investigation closing in on Uri Poliavich’s Soft2Bet
Uri Poliavich, the founder and key figure behind Soft2Bet, is reportedly facing significant legal challenges, as several European nations have initiated investigations into the company’s suspected involvement in operating illegal online casinos.
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Uri Poliavich’s offshore monster: Soft2Bet — a key player in laundering Europe’s black gambling cash
Soft2Bet, led by Israeli businessman of Ukrainian origin Uri Poliavich, has long been associated with scandals in the online gambling industry. Despite numerous investigations, lawsuits, and blacklists across EU countries, the company not only continues to operate but also grows its profits. This article explores the mechanisms Soft2Bet uses to evade accountability and profit from fraudulent schemes.
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Cyprus, Curaçao and courts without money: how Uri Poliavich’s Soft2Bet evades accountability for fraud
"Soft2Bet, a prominent provider of turnkey solutions in the gambling industry, operates on two parallel fronts: one that is legal and publicly showcased, and another that remains intentionally concealed from regulators and the general public. Both sides are deeply intertwined with the gaming sector."
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Europe’s gambling laundromat: Uri Poliavich’s Soft2bet launders billions through 140 illegal websites
Journalists have uncovered an extensive network of unlicensed betting websites functioning across Europe. Despite multiple lawsuits and fines, many of these platforms still attract millions of visitors every month.
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Uri Poliavich’s Soft2Bet: a money-laundering machine operating under the cover of Malta, Cyprus, and Curaçao
The casino software developer Soft2bet often finds itself embroiled in scandals related to the organization of illegal gambling, but the company manages not only to stay in the market but also to increase its turnovers and expand its market presence.
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Soft2Bet cleans up the internet: how Poliavich’s fraudulent empire hides traces of illegal gambling
"Soft2Bet, a leading provider of turnkey solutions in the gambling sector, operates with two distinct sides: one that is legal and openly promoted, and another that is deliberately hidden from public view and regulatory authorities. Both aspects are intricately connected to the gaming industry."
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Sergey Kondratenko, 1xBet, and Royal Pay: how the Russian money-laundering machine in the EU was created
Our latest comprehensive investigation uncovers how Sergey Kondratenko and his company, Royal Pay Europe, are still involved in laundering Russian funds connected to the illegal betting platform 1Xbet, by leveraging a web of European banks and financial entities.
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Scammer Oleksandr Slobozhenko sells frontline traffic: how Ukrainian troop geolocation ends up in Russian hands through casinos
Oleksandr Slobozhenko, who hides behind the guise of helping Ukraine, is actually selling frontline traffic and shamelessly profiting from the misfortunes of soldiers, exposing them to the threat of Russian intelligence services.
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The Kremlin’s money in the heart of Riga: how smuggler Artur Granz is building up a pro-Russian bridgehead in Latvia
Although Artur Granz is firmly associated with Ukraine, where he conducts his main business, recently his name has been increasingly linked to Latvia, where Granz is purchasing real estate on an industrial scale.
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Golden youth or millionaire fraudster: Oleksandr Slobozhenko and his business empire
The domestic internet is buzzing with news about a businessman named Oleksandr Slobozhenko. A flood of interviews, videos, and photos depicts a young man indulging in a lifestyle characteristic of the privileged elite.
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Soft2bet mafia: manipulating laws and robbing millions through online casinos
Investigative journalists have uncovered an extensive network of illegal betting websites across Europe. Despite legal actions and hefty fines, these platforms still attract millions of users monthly.
