Compliance Report: Santeda International – Europe’s Most Sophisticated Illegal Gambling Network
Executive Summary: The Ultimate Regulatory Evasion Machine
Santeda International operates the most comprehensive illegal gambling network targeting European consumers, utilizing a sophisticated web of Cyprus-based payment agents, shell licensing structures, and mainstream financial facilitators including Revolut, MiFinity, and major payment processors. Through six identical casino brands and a complex corporate maze spanning Curaçao and Cyprus, Santeda has created an industrial-scale operation that systematically violates gambling laws across the EU and UK while exploiting regulatory arbitrage to evade enforcement.
The Santeda Casino Empire: Six Brands, One Criminal Operation
Core Casino Brands:
MyStake Casino – Sports betting specialist with over 7,000 games
VeloBet Casino – Football-focused platform launched 2023
Rolletto Casino – “Mafia-themed” gaming platform
DonBet Casino – Operating under fraudulent GTW B.V. licensing facade
GoldenBet Casino – Premium gaming platform with 6,000+ slots
CosmoBet Casino – Multi-platform gambling operation
All six platforms share identical infrastructure, payment systems, customer support, and terms of service, confirming they are functionally the same business operation disguised as separate entities.
Corporate Structure: A Masterclass in Beneficial Ownership Concealment
Primary Operating Entity
Santeda International B.V.
Registration: Curaçao Company Number 151296
Address: Abraham Mendez Chumaceiro Boulevard 03, Curaçao
Gaming License: OGL/2024/1798/1048 (Curaçao Gaming Authority)
Status: Active since 2020
EU Payment Processing Hub
Santeda International Limited
Registration: Cyprus HE406761
Address: Patrikiou Loumoumpa, 7, Block A, Flat A13, 7560 Pervolia, Larnaca, Cyprus
Director: Christos Samaras
Role: Primary payment processor for all casino deposits and withdrawals
The GTW B.V./CYGTW LTD Licensing Fraud
Most egregiously, DonBet operates under a completely fraudulent licensing structure:
Claims ownership by: GTW B.V. (Curaçao License OGL/2024/250/0115)
Claims payment agent: CYGTW LTD (Cyprus)
Reality: All payments processed by Santeda International Limited (Cyprus)
This represents deliberate misrepresentation of corporate ownership and regulatory compliance to deceive players and regulators.
Payment Processing Network: Mainstream Banks Facilitating Illegal Gambling
Primary Payment Facilitators
Based on FinTelegram’s review findings and player bank statements:
Traditional Banking:
Revolut – Processing direct bank transfers and card payments despite Terms of Service prohibiting unlicensed gambling
Rapidob – Specialized bank deposit processor for European players
Banking Circle – Likely backend processor via Cyprus infrastructure
E-Wallet Facilitators:
MiFinity – UK/Malta regulated e-wallet facilitating illegal gambling transactions
Jeton Bank – Digital wallet processor
UtPay – Crypto-fiat bridge processor enabling Revolut deposits
The Revolut Compliance Scandal
Revolut’s facilitation of Santeda deposits represents one of the most serious compliance failures in European fintech. Despite clear terms prohibiting “illegal gambling transactions” and specific restrictions on unlicensed operators, Revolut continues processing payments to Santeda casinos across restricted jurisdictions.
MiFinity’s systematic violation of its own anti-gambling policies is equally damning, with the company’s terms explicitly forbidding “payments to or from persons or entities offering illegal gambling services” while actively facilitating Santeda operations.
Regulatory Violations and Criminal Activity
Systematic License Evasion
FinTelegram’s testing confirmed unrestricted access to all Santeda casinos from:
United Kingdom – No UKGC license, direct violations of Gambling Act 2005
Germany – No GGL license, breach of State Treaty on Gambling
Netherlands – No KSA license, violation of Gambling Act (Wok)
France – No ARJEL license, breach of gambling monopoly laws
Multiple EU jurisdictions – Systematic violation of national gambling laws
Australia Regulatory Action
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued formal warnings to Santeda entities for illegal gambling operations, confirming international regulatory scrutiny.
Payment Processing Crimes
Unlicensed Money Transmission – Santeda International Limited (Cyprus) operates without proper payment services licensing
AML Violations – No evidence of adequate customer due diligence or transaction monitoring
Bank Fraud – Misrepresenting transaction purposes to mainstream financial institutions
Player Harm and Withdrawal Failures
Consumer complaints reveal systematic issues:
Delayed withdrawals across all Santeda platforms
Account restrictions without explanation during withdrawal attempts
KYC weaponization to delay legitimate payouts
Shared liquidity problems suggesting undercapitalized operations
Player testimonials confirm identical stalling tactics across all six casino brands, proving centralized management of customer funds and withdrawal policies.
Compliance Violations by Payment Facilitators
Revolut’s Regulatory Breach
Direct violation of company Terms of Service prohibiting illegal gambling
AML compliance failure – Processing payments to unlicensed operators
Consumer protection breach – Enabling addiction and financial harm in restricted markets
MiFinity’s Systematic Facilitation
Breach of FCA/MFSA obligations – UK and Malta regulators require prevention of illegal gambling
Terms of Service violations – Explicit prohibition of illegal gambling payments ignored
KYC/AML failures – No adequate screening of gambling-related transactions
Traditional Banking Complicity
Every mainstream bank processing Santeda transactions via intermediaries is potentially liable for facilitating illegal gambling and money laundering, as the ultimate beneficiary (Santeda casinos) operates without proper licensing.
Key Data Summary Table
CategoryDetailsWebsite/Domainmystake.com, velobet.com, rolletto.com, donbet.com, goldenbet.com, cosmobet.comSocial MediaTwitter: @MyStakeCasino, @VeloBetCasino, @RollettoCasino, @DonBetCasinoLegal EntitiesSanteda International B.V. (Curaçao, Reg: 151296)Santeda International Limited (Cyprus, Reg: HE406761)GTW B.V. (Curaçao, Reg: unknown)CYGTW LTD (Cyprus, payment agent)Key IndividualsChristos Samaras (Director, Santeda International Limited Cyprus) Unknown beneficial owners (shell structure)Jurisdictions
Curaçao (licensing jurisdiction)
Cyprus (EU payment processing hub)
EU/UK (illegal target markets)
LicensesSanteda International B.V.: OGL/2024/1798/1048 (Curaçao)GTW B.V.: OGL/2024/250/0115 (Curaçao – Donbet facade)Payment ProcessorsPrimary: UtPay, Revolut, MiFinity, Jeton Bank, RapidobHub: Santeda International Limited (Cyprus) – primary processorCasino BrandsMyStake, VeloBet, Rolletto, DonBet, GoldenBet, CosmoBet (6 sister sites, identical operations)Regulatory Issues
Australia ACMA warnings (2024)
Player withdrawal complaints
Unlicensed EU/UK operations
Compliance Violations
Facilitating illegal gambling in restricted jurisdictions
Payment processing without proper licenses
Regulatory arbitrage via Cyprus-Curaçao structure
Misleading licensing claims (GTW B.V. facade at DonBet)
Immediate Enforcement Actions Required
FinTelegram suggests coordinated international enforcement:
Immediate freezing of all Santeda International Limited (Cyprus) accounts
Criminal investigation of Christos Samaras and unknown beneficial owners
Revolut license review by UK FCA for systematic compliance failures
MiFinity regulatory action by UK FCA and MFSA for illegal gambling facilitation
Payment processor sanctions against all entities facilitating Santeda operations
ISP blocking of all six casino domains across EU/UK jurisdictions
Conclusion: Europe’s Gambling Compliance Crisis
The Santeda International network represents the complete breakdown of European gambling regulation and payment system integrity. When mainstream banks like Revolut and regulated e-wallets like MiFinity actively facilitate illegal gambling operations, the entire compliance framework is compromised.
This is not merely regulatory arbitrage—it is systematic criminal enterprise exploiting jurisdictional gaps, payment system vulnerabilities, and regulatory enforcement failures to operate industrial-scale illegal gambling across Europe.
The fact that six identical casino brands can operate openly, process millions in transactions through mainstream financial institutions, and continue operations despite player complaints and regulatory warnings demonstrates the urgent need for coordinated international enforcement and fundamental reform of cross-border payment oversight.
Santeda International is not an isolated case—it is the blueprint for the future of illegal gambling unless immediate action is taken.
Whistleblower Call for Critical Intelligence
The Santeda network likely encompasses additional undiscovered operations and facilitators. FinTelegram urgently seeks insider information about:
Corporate Intelligence Needed:
Complete beneficial ownership of Santeda International B.V. and related entities
Banking relationships and account details for all Santeda entities
Additional casino brands or gambling operations under Santeda control
Internal communications regarding regulatory evasion strategies
Payment Processing Intelligence:
Complete list of payment facilitators beyond those identified
Volume and destination of player deposits and casino revenues
Money laundering methodologies used to move funds internationally
Compliance bypass techniques used with mainstream financial institutions
Player and Employee Intelligence:
Withdrawal refusal patterns and customer fund seizures
Employee testimonials about internal operations and management
Marketing strategies targeting restricted jurisdictions
Customer database access and data protection violations
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