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Investigations
April 25, 2025
Mansion Group: Legal Jurisdictions, Functional Alignments
Examining how cross-border structures affect transparency and regulatory control in the gambling sector.
Investigations
April 24, 2025
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.
Legal Analysis
April 23, 2025
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.
Investigations
April 22, 2025
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.
Investigations
April 22, 2025
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.
Legal Analysis
April 21, 2025
Malta’s Banking Confidentiality Laws
Impactful are Malta's stringent banking confidentiality laws which play a significant role in safeguarding the privacy and financial information of account holders. These laws have far-reaching consequences not only for...
Market Analysis
April 21, 2025
Banking Sector in Malta: Trends, Mergers & Outlook
With recent developments in Malta's banking sector, mergers, acquisitions, and emerging trends are reshaping the industry landscape. This blog post investigates into the current state of the banking sector in...
Investigations
April 21, 2025
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.
Investigations
April 21, 2025
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.
Legal Analysis
April 20, 2025
What even is a Nominee?
Nominee arrangements are legal structures used to conceal ownership in offshore jurisdictions, posing challenges to transparency in corporate governance.
Investigations
April 20, 2025
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.
Investigations
April 19, 2025
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.
Opinion & Commentary
April 19, 2025
When Offshore isn’t an Escape: Malta, Cyprus and Gibraltar under Scrutiny
Explore how Malta, Cyprus, and Gibraltar are becoming havens for financial misconduct and what it means for global finance and regulation.
Investigations
April 18, 2025
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.
Investigations
April 17, 2025
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.
Investigations
April 16, 2025
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.
Investigations
April 15, 2025
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.
Investigations
April 14, 2025
Consultant or Owner? Apollo, Hermes and Violet Star Unveiled
Are consultants truly independent? A deep dive into Mansion-linked firms and offshore gaming roles.
Opinion & Commentary
March 22, 2025
Betsson’s Regulatory Fantasy: The Risk Assessment Joke
Betsson downplays serious legal risks in its prospectus, despite mounting regulatory actions. How long can this strategy last?
Opinion & Commentary
March 21, 2025
How Phil Pearson Played Musical Chairs (Casino Edition):
Discover how Gammix Ltd. rebranded to Starscream Ltd., dodging EU regulations while keeping casinos alive offshore.
Opinion & Commentary
March 21, 2025
White Label Casinos: Proof the System Is Broken?
Phil Pearson’s White Label Casinos raises concerns after Gammix’s €19.7M fine. Are these providers skirting regulations?
Opinion & Commentary
March 21, 2025
Are States Finally Cracking Down on Unregulated Online Gaming?
High 5 Games was suspended in Connecticut for illegal gambling. Evolution’s involvement raises concerns about supplier compliance.
Opinion & Commentary
March 19, 2025
GGL vs. Black Market: Real Action or Just Noise?
Germany's GGL wants stricter gambling ad rules, but is it missing the real fight? Discover the regulator’s latest enforcement efforts.
Opinion & Commentary
March 18, 2025
Merkur Data Breach: How Malta’s Bill 55 Protects Gambling Firms
A massive data breach at Merkur has exposed 800,000 players. With Malta’s Bill 55 shielding them, will there be any consequences?
Opinion & Commentary
March 18, 2025
Brazil: A Government Masterclass in Double Standards
Brazil investigates 71 betting operators after cashing in on licenses. Is this a crackdown or a regulatory bait-and-switch?
Investigations
March 18, 2025
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.