Legal Analysis
Regulatory Arbitrage in Action: Curaçao, BVI and Gibraltar!
Explore how Mansion Group exploited Curaçao, BVI, and Gibraltar to bypass global regulatory oversight and accountability.
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Michael Schmitt
Michael Schmitt is the founder of TRIDER.UK and Editor of Malta Media. He writes about iGaming, gambling regulation, corporate structures, financial services and market integrity, combining investigative journalism with nearly three decades of experience in corporate services and international business.
Investigations
The Money, The Lies, The Exit!
Karel Manasco exposes Mansion Group's controversial financial practices, fraud allegations, and regulatory evasion tactics.
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May 01, 2025
Investigations
The Cost of Speaking Out
Karel Manasco claims retaliation after exposing alleged misconduct inside Mansion Group. Legal battles span Gibraltar and Spain.
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April 30, 2025
Investigations
The Insider Who Knew Too Much!
Ex-Mansion CEO Karel Manasco reveals why he was forced to expose alleged illegal operations.
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April 29, 2025
Legal Analysis
The Fifth Witness Statement of Chris Block
Examining contradictions in Chris Block’s privacy claims and public conduct in Mansion Group legal proceedings.
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April 28, 2025
Investigations
Inside the private foundations: Midas Touch and La Valette
How private foundations like Midas Touch shield profits from scrutiny in the Mansion Group network.
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April 27, 2025
Investigations
Dividends from Nowhere: How Zero Tax is Engineered
How Mansion Group used offshore structures to avoid taxes and move profits secretly.
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April 27, 2025
Legal Analysis
Mansion Group: Jurisdictions of convenience and the limits of regulation
Unpacking the legal complexity behind Mansion Group’s global operations across Gibraltar, BVI, Malta, and Curaçao.
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April 26, 2025
Legal Analysis
UKGC – Why does accountability end when a gambling firm surrenders?
UKGC dropped the Mansion case after licence surrender—no fine, no justice. What does this mean for gambling regulation?
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April 25, 2025
Investigations
Mansion Group: Legal Jurisdictions, Functional Alignments
Examining how cross-border structures affect transparency and regulatory control in the gambling sector.
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April 25, 2025
Investigations
Mansion Ultimate Beneficiaries: The Role of the Sampoerna Family
Revealed: Sampoerna family's ties to Mansion Group via global entities. No misconduct alleged, but structures raise regulatory interest.
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April 24, 2025
Legal Analysis
The Failure to Recuse: A Judicial Error in Gibraltar
A detailed analysis of judicial bias concerns in Manasco v Mansion involving Chief Justice Anthony Dudley.
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April 23, 2025
Investigations
Malta: The Final Layer of Discretion in the iGaming Chain
Explore Malta's role in iGaming regulation and private asset structuring within the Mansion Group framework.
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April 22, 2025
Investigations
Small Jurisdiction, Big Power: Gibraltar’s Judicial Tightrope
Concerns rise over judicial bias in Gibraltar due to power concentration and lack of oversight in high-stakes court cases.
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April 22, 2025
Investigations
Hassans’ quiet role in Mansion’s restructuring
Explore the legal role of Hassans in the restructuring of Mansion Group, revealing key insights into corporate reshuffling in the online gambling industry.
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April 21, 2025
Investigations
Curaçao: The Licensing Core of the B2C Structure
Curaçao’s iGaming licensing system and Midas Entertainment’s role in the industry provide insight into the jurisdiction’s regulatory framework and operational structures.
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April 21, 2025
Legal Analysis
What even is a Nominee?
Nominee arrangements are legal structures used to conceal ownership in offshore jurisdictions, posing challenges to transparency in corporate governance.
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April 20, 2025
Investigations
Mansion Group: The British Virgin Islands: Shell Structures and Strategic Insulation
Explore the corporate dynamics of Violet Star Group Ltd within the Mansion Group and its BVI-based structures, focusing on governance and beneficial ownership.
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April 20, 2025
Investigations
Mansion Group: Gibraltar’s Governance Network and the Role of Legal Advisers
Explore Gibraltar's legal and regulatory approach to online gambling, focusing on corporate transparency and the role of the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission.
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April 19, 2025
Investigations
How Mansion Group Built a Fortress Across Borders?
Explore how Mansion Group uses offshore jurisdictions to create a coordinated structure that resists scrutiny in this in-depth investigative series.
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April 18, 2025
Investigations
The Illusion of Separation: The Consultant Firewall Myth
Discover the truth behind the so-called "firewalls" between Apollo, Hermes, and Violet Star consultancy firms linked to Mansion Group. Transparency and regulatory concerns explored.
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April 17, 2025
Investigations
Follow the money: From Midas to private foundations
Inside the hidden money trail of Midas foundations in iGaming. Malta, Curaçao, and Israel link profits to opaque private entities.
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April 16, 2025
Investigations
Bank Signatories Don’t Lie: Who Controls the Money?
Who holds real control in iGaming firms? A deep dive into banking signatories reveals hidden power structures behind offshore corporate networks.
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April 15, 2025
Investigations
Consultant or Owner? Apollo, Hermes and Violet Star Unveiled
Are consultants truly independent? A deep dive into Mansion-linked firms and offshore gaming roles.
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April 14, 2025
Investigations
Is PING the Next Skype or a Data Grab?
PING claims to be a secure Skype alternative, but is it? We investigate its ownership, tech, and potential privacy risks.
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March 18, 2025
Investigations
The Alarming Findings of CasinoZorgplicht.nl
Uncover key concerns about Goldenstein Legal and Bradeum AG, from litigation financing to legal ethics in the Netherlands.
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March 15, 2025
Investigations
How Did This Multi-Million Euro Scam Last So Long?
An investigation reveals how fraud networks exploited Maltese-licensed payment firms, with no timely action taken by authorities.
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