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Scammers use MrBeast's name to steal money via fake casinos

Scammers have created the website http://Rollyx.cc/, posing as a crypto casino licensed in Curaçao. Victims are lured via an Instagram post attributed to MrBeast, promising $2,500 for signing up with the promo code "BEAST".

After creating an account, a bonus appears in the balance. However, when attempting to withdraw the funds, the system blocks the transaction and demands a deposit of at least $150 for "account verification."

Important:
The site uses a fake Curaçao license; it does not appear in the official CGA registry.
Customer support (a bot named "Olivia") insists that the deposit is a "standard security measure."
If you refuse to pay, withdrawal access is blocked.

How to protect yourself:
Never trust giveaways that require an upfront payment to withdraw funds.
Verify the license in the regulator's official registry.
Be cautious with QR codes and links from social media.

💫 Galaxy Digital vs. Duel Casino: Dispute Over 230 ETH Linked to Coldcard Hack

Crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital has accused the online casino Duel Casino of refusing to freeze nearly 230 ETH (approximately $500,000) linked to a massive hack of Coldcard wallets, in which over 1,300 BTC were stolen.

Alex Thorn, Galaxy’s head of research, stated that Duel Casino had received evidence linking the funds to the theft but refused to block them. He described the casino's inaction as "outrageous" and claimed the platform was becoming complicit in the theft.

A casino representative using the handle Korra explained that the platform's policy prohibits freezing funds based on third-party claims without official confirmation from law enforcement agencies; otherwise, the system could be easily abused.

The casino is willing to consider a freeze if the hack victim sends a direct message from the compromised address containing a written statement and the transaction trail.

Duel Casino’s stance was supported by Gabriel Shapiro, former general counsel at Delphi Digital, who called this approach the only reasonable one for fintech applications. However, some users criticized the casino for refusing to temporarily freeze the funds while the investigation is ongoing.

↔️Ireland Targets Crypto Casinos — New AML Rules

Ireland has adopted its first national anti-money laundering strategy, identifying gambling as a priority area for the first time. Authorities are requiring operators to implement closed-loop payment systems (where withdrawals are restricted to the same card or wallet used for the deposit) and are introducing a unified standard for cryptocurrency deposits.
Consequences:
Players will lose flexibility in withdrawing funds, and casinos will be unable to "break the trail" between sources of funds. Crypto platforms will face strict oversight regarding the source of funds.

❗️ Curve Finance founder calls https://pump.fun/ a "scam casino"

Mikhail Egorov (Curve Finance) criticized http://Pump.fun/ in X for scam memecoins and poor support for the Phantom wallet.
Figures:
Investor losses: $4–5.5 billion
4.25 million wallets were traded in 2024
Over 60% of them were in the red

Context:
A lawsuit has already been filed against http://Pump.fun/ in US federal court. The platform is accused of selling unregistered securities and operating as an illegal casino.

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko previously called memecoins "digital garbage."

2️⃣ Brazilian regulator launches probe into Aviator developer

Senacon (Brazil) is investigating Estonian Spribe OÜ, the developer of Aviator, to determine whether the company took measures to prevent the game from being used by illegal operators in Brazil.

The gist of the claims:
Spribe failed to verify whether its clients had a Brazilian license. The regulator believes the company deliberately turned a blind eye to expand its customer base and increase revenue.

Consequences:
The case sets a precedent: developers can be held liable for the platforms on which their games are used. If found guilty, sanctions are possible.

🚨 Google Ads Scammed a Crypto Trader Out of $550,000

-Trader lost approximately $550,000 in USDC after clicking a phishing Google ad.
-The ad led to a fake website simulating the Hyperliquid crypto exchange.
-The scammers used paid advertising to promote the fake resource.

How it works:
Scammers create Google ads that look legitimate. The user clicks the link, thinking they've landed on a legitimate exchange, enters their credentials, and loses their funds.

Important:
Google claims to have blocked the offender's account and removes 99% of the fraudulent ads before they are published. However, as we can see, some still appear in search results.

Precautions:
Always check the website URL manually.
Don't click advertising links for crypto services—it's better to enter the address yourself.
Use bookmarks for frequently visited platforms.

🚨 App Store Danger: 26 Fake Crypto Wallets

-Kaspersky has detected 26 fraudulent apps in the official Apple App Store.
-They disguise themselves as popular wallets: MetaMask, Ledger, Trust Wallet, and Coinbase.
-After installing the apps, they open a phishing page and download a Trojan capable of stealing cryptocurrency.

How it works:
The apps appear to be games or schedulers. When launched, they open a fake App Store page and prompt the victim to download a "wallet." The victim installs a developer profile and downloads the infected app. For hot wallets, the Trojan intercepts the seed phrase. For cold wallets, it attempts to extract it through phishing.

How to protect yourself:
- Don't install developer profiles unless required by your employer.
- Enter the seed phrase only on the wallet device itself.
- Check the app publisher on the developer's official website.

🎰 Cashy Casino Launches $1 Million Justice Fund

New online casino Cashy Casino has allocated $1,000,000 USDC to compensate players who were unable to claim their winnings at other casinos.

Terms:
- Payouts from $1,000 to $10,000 USDC
- $100,000 is reserved for AskGamblers players with unresolved complaints.
- The only requirement is participation in a call recording.

⚡️ Bangladesh: Online gambling network seized

The Bangladesh Crime Department has arrested five members of an organized crime group operating online betting sites in Narsingdi. Nine phones, 20 SIM cards, and checkbooks were seized. The syndicate accepted deposits through bKash, Nagad, Rocket, bank accounts, and cryptocurrency, then converted the funds and transferred them abroad.

⚖️ Dispute between Galaxy Digital and Duel Casino over 230 ETH

Crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital has accused the online casino Duel Casino of receiving approximately 230 ETH (worth around $750,000) stolen during the Coldcard hack. The platform refused to freeze the funds, despite being presented with evidence linking them to the incident.

Duel Casino’s position is that funds cannot be blocked solely based on claims from third parties, as this could lead to abuse; the casino is willing to consider a freeze only upon official confirmation from law enforcement.

Expert opinion: while some users are outraged by the inaction, Gabriel Shapiro, former legal counsel at Delphi Digital, supported the casino's policy, describing it as a sensible approach for fintech applications.

Context: the controversy stems from a major Coldcard hack in which over 1,300 BTC were stolen. The funds have already begun moving through third-party platforms for laundering purposes.

2️⃣ Aviator Studio enters into strategic partnership with Betclic

Today, there's some big news from the world of crash games: Georgian studio Aviator Studio and French bookmaker Betclic officially announced a strategic partnership.

What does this mean:
- Betclic users now have access to the game Aviator.
- For the studio, this means expanding its presence in regulated European markets.
- For Betclic, this means strengthening its portfolio with the popular crash game.
Our partnership with Betclic marks a significant new milestone, allowing Aviator to gain access to one of Europe's leading online gambling operators. This allows us to further strengthen our position in key markets.
— said Giorgi Pruidze, CEO of Aviator Studio

The terms of the partnership have not yet been disclosed, but the deal itself suggests Aviator is continuing its active expansion into regulated markets. This comes amid the ongoing legal dispute between Aviator Studio and Spribe over brand rights.

📰 BREAKING NEWS: A Curacao court has annulled the trademarks of Aviator LLC

Today, August 12, 2026, a significant ruling was announced by the Curaçao court in the long-running dispute between game developer Spribe and Aviator LLC over the rights to the Aviator brand.
The Curaçao Court of First Instance annulled two Aviator trademark registrations owned by Aviator LLC.

Key facts:
What was cancelled? Two international trademarks (IR 1822051 and IR 1827771), registered by Aviator LLC in 2024 and covering the classes of games, software, and services.
Why is this important? Spribe holds an earlier Aviator registration in Curaçao (August 2023) and claims that the contested marks were registered without its permission.
The decision took effect on May 25, 2026, but information about it has only now become widely known.

What's next? A final decision on the rights to the "Aviator" name has not yet been made. But the Curaçao court's decision is an important precedent that could influence the course of proceedings in other countries.

We'll be keeping an eye on developments!

📈 The Web3 Gambling Industry: Trust and Transparency as the New Standard

Amid high-profile scandals involving $4 billion in laundering through crypto casinos and the disappearance of millions of dollars in OTC fraud, the market demands new approaches to security.

Key Challenges:
- Transparency: Blockchain allows for the verification of every transaction, but fraudsters are adapting (fake IRS QR codes, fake wallets, fraudulent links)
- Regulation: Pressure is growing on payment systems working with illegal operators
- Trust: Brand reputation is becoming more important than bonuses in attracting players

We continue to monitor developments!

🧨 COURT CASE AGAINST META: DEEPFAKES TURNED INTO A WEAPON

The Bombay High Court has ordered Meta to remove fake pages and deepfake videos impersonating the Indian casino Delta Corp. The ruling was issued on August 6.

What happened:
▫️ Meta has blocked Delta Corp’s official accounts.
▫️ Fake pages are operating under the company's name.
▫️ An AI-generated video featuring the company's founder is circulating, allegedly promoting the launch of an online casino (an activity prohibited in India).

Why it matters:
The deepfakes look so realistic that a judge admitted they are indistinguishable from the real thing without technical analysis. This represents a new level of threat to legitimate businesses.

🌟 TRM Labs' Portrait of the Modern Crypto Casino Player

According to a June 2026 TRM Labs report analyzing over 2 million wallets, 91.8% of all gambling volume is generated by just 6.3% of players ("high rollers"). Their average bet is $13,558, and their lifetime volume is $378,000.

At the same time:
-The number of new wallets has fallen by ~54% since the end of 2022.
-Returning players are driving growth.
-The fastest-growing group is "casual bettors": their monthly volume has increased 11-fold to $188 million.

🌍International casino promoter network busted in Indonesia

Indonesian police arrested five suspects in Batam, part of an international online casino promotion network. The organizer operated from abroad (Cambodia, Thailand, and China), coordinating advertising through Telegram groups and digital platforms.
Seized items:
· 5 laptops, 9 mobile phones, 2 iPads
· 1.3 billion Indonesian rupiah (~$85,000) in cash
· Gold bars and jewelry
· Crypto assets worth 8,103 USDT
The network targeted players from Brazil. Payment for services was accepted in USDT cryptocurrency.

2️⃣ Legal dispute over Aviator - latest developments

In late May 2026, the High Court of England and Wales issued a ruling on a procedural matter in the dispute between Spribe (developer of Aviator) and Aviator LLC regarding brand rights. The court rejected Aviator LLC’s request to apply solely English law, affirming the territorial nature of copyright.
Key takeaways:
- A final decision on the brand rights has not yet been reached; the case is proceeding to a full trial.
- Aviator LLC has also initiated proceedings against the operator Betway in South Africa, alleging unauthorized use of the AVIATOR brand.
We will continue to monitor developments. The outcome of this case could impact the entire crash game market.

Important warning!

Hong Kong - female scammer swindled HK$4.3 million from landlords via a crypto scheme
A 67-year-old woman in Hong Kong defrauded two landlords of HK$4.3 million (~$510,000) using a crypto investment scheme. Posing as a prospective tenant, she would make an upfront payment to build trust and then persuade the victims to invest in a "high-yield investment project."
The method:
-Victims were given mobile phones with a legitimate crypto app pre-installed, but containing malicious links.
-The links gave the criminals control over the wallets.
-Once funds were deposited, the money vanished.
Be wary of strangers offering "easy money," even if they appear trustworthy!

🎰Holland Casino Online's license extended for 5 years despite tax increases

The Dutch regulator, the KSA, has extended Holland Casino Online's license until 2031. However, the industry in the country is facing significant pressure: the gambling tax has increased to 37.8% of gross revenue since January 2025, and a near-total ban on gambling advertising has been in effect since June 2026.
What the experts say:
Licensing stability is irrelevant if the economy pushes players back into the black market," warn analysts at SCCG.

🪙Thailand and Laos step up crackdown on online gambling

Thai police have arrested the administrator of the online casino website PHAYAK789, which processed $15 million in transactions annually. The site operated for over three years and attracted over 20,000 members. Its monthly turnover exceeded 40 million baht (~$1.2 million).

Simultaneously, Lao police dismantled a large online gambling and telephone fraud ring. The raid was part of an operation against cybercrime in the region.