The UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) latest warning isn’t just a slap on the wrist—it’s a damning indictment of Leicester City FC, which continues to profit from a sponsorship deal with BC.GAME, an illegal gambling operation masquerading as a “crypto casino.” As victims’ lawyers close in globally, Leicester’s refusal to expose BC.GAME’s shadowy backers raises a chilling question: Is the club complicit in laundering a criminal enterprise?
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a bombshell warning to Premier League clubs, explicitly naming Leicester City’s crypto casino sponsor BC.GAME as part of a global network of unlicensed gambling operators exploiting sports partnerships to target vulnerable users. But is this just the tip of the iceberg?
BC.Game, a crypto casino operator with a history of insolvency and regulatory violations, has been transferred to offshore ownership under Twocent Technology Limited, raising serious red flags. FinTelegram warns all players to avoid this platform and its associated sites, as they operate without legitimate oversight and are banned in multiple jurisdictions.
The scandals surrounding the collapsed crypto gambling platforms BC.Game and Rabidi deepen. With its bankruptcies in Curacao, allegations of illegal license transfers and questionable offshore operations have emerged. Investigations now target the involvement of high-profile figures such as former Maltese Gaming Authority (MGA) chairman Mario Galea and the Maltese IGA Group.
The insolvency of Curacao-based Blockdance BV, the former operator of BC.Game, and the subsequent asset transfer to Small House BV has created a complex legal and financial situation with significant implications for the online gambling industry. This is already the second case after Rabidi N.V., where the assets were also transferred and disappeared shortly before the bankruptcy.