HOT NEWS abc.net.au takes a critical look at Anjouan licensing

[maxd]

In a new article entitled "The operators issuing fake corporate licences in the name of a tiny African island”

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at the licensing jurisdiction that many casinos fled to in the wake of changes in Curacao licensing :

“… The tiny African island plays host to banks, insurance brokers and cryptocurrency exchanges, plus a thriving industry of black-market gambling websites, including several known to be illegally targeting Australian customers.​

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There's just one problem: none of the licences — financial or gambling — are worth the (virtual) paper they are written on.​

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Local authorities say the island's regulators are "fictitious entities" that are operating "illegally”. (

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FWIW our experience with Anjouan to date gives us no reason to disbelieve or doubt anything mentioned in the abc.net.au article. A recent complaint by a player was, for example, thrown out by Anjouan “authorities” with the reason given that the casino “did not submit evidence”. That’s not what a licensing jurisdiction regulating casino behaviour does if they wish to be taken seriously.

Max Drayman
Complaints & Player Arbitration (PAB) Team Lead

 

[Webzcas]

Great article and I would proceed with caution when deciding whether to play at a casino that states it operates out of or is licensed by Anjouan.

Whilst for UK players the UKGC can be like Hattie Jacques playing the Nanny role on steroids, at least you know as a player you have serious guard rails in the form of player protection in place.

Anjouan to me and this is my OWN personal opinion is the new 'Wild West'.

Not saying there are no decent operators 'licensed' there, what I am saying though is that the vast majority you wouldn't recommend to someone you don't even particularly like.

So do your own due diligence. Ask members of the forum here on CM for a 2nd opinion. No matter how you cut it, honest candid appraisals from players are worth more than any review found on any website.

 

[conker]

Sadly unsurprising, but equally frightening. So even less protections for players than we had previously thought. In fact, next to nothing if we are being honest. Members should take the time to read this article as it seems Australia really cares about the fate of their players, whereas many other countries turn a blind eye.

 

[burak0303]

abc.net.au, "Küçük bir Afrika adası adına sahte şirket lisansları veren işletmeciler" başlıklı yeni bir makalesinde, Curaçao lisanslama sistemindeki değişikliklerin ardından birçok kumarhanenin sığındığı lisanslama yetki alanını

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“…Küçük Afrika adası, bankalara, sigorta acentelerine ve kripto para borsalarına ev sahipliği yapıyor; ayrıca, Avustralyalı müşterileri yasa dışı olarak hedef aldığı bilinen birkaç site de dahil olmak üzere, gelişen bir kara borsa kumar siteleri endüstrisine de sahip.​

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Tek bir sorun var: ne finansal ne de kumarla ilgili lisansların hiçbiri, yazılı oldukları (sanal) kağıt kadar bile değer taşımıyor.​

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Yerel yetkililer, adanın düzenleyici kurumlarının "hayali kuruluşlar" olduğunu ve "yasa dışı" faaliyet gösterdiklerini söylüyor. (

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Şunu da belirtmekte fayda var ki, Anjouan ile bugüne kadarki deneyimimiz, abc.net.au makalesinde belirtilen hiçbir şeye inanmamamız veya şüphe duymamız için bize bir neden vermiyor. Örneğin, bir oyuncunun yakın zamanda yaptığı bir şikayet, Anjouan "yetkilileri" tarafından kumarhanenin "kanıt sunmadığı" gerekçesiyle reddedildi. Kumarhanelerin davranışlarını düzenleyen bir lisanslama otoritesi, ciddiye alınmak istiyorsa böyle davranmaz.

Max Drayman
Şikayetler ve Oyuncu Tahkim (PAB) Ekip Lideri

Anjouan license ALSI-152406024-F12 DAHİBET

On March 13, 2026, between 04:00 and 05:00, my user account was completely cancelled without my knowledge and permission. I suddenly became unable to access my account, registered email, or membership. It seems that my account has been deleted or replaced with a different e-mail address. During this incident, my account balance was 2,218,600 Turkish Liras. Since then, my access to these funds has been completely blocked. This situation is extremely serious and raises serious concerns about fraudulent activity and violation of user rights. I respectfully request that this matter be carefully examined and that a formal investigation be initiated against the operator. I am fully prepared to provide all supporting evidence and documents upon request.

Sincerely, BURAK ACUN

 

[maxd]

Hello @burak0303 , you have a PAB in progress on this issue, yes? And you’ve just recently submitted another case for the same casino. So why are you violating the Player Arbitration Policies and Procedures by posting all that in public?

Your PAB case in “on hold” until you provide a satisfactory response. Your new case will be closed because it essentially duplicates your old case.

Also, the PAB clearly state that this is and ENGLISH forum. You’re welcome to use your native language but please provide an English-language translation to go with it. Otherwise you are disrespecting the site and ignoring our Rules. Not cool.

- Max

 

[burak0303]

Dear Maximum,

First of all, I am truly sorry. I thought I was not allowed to share my issue on other sites’ forums. I tried to delete the comment, but I was unable to do so. My problem is still ongoing. I would be very grateful if you could continue to assist me with this matter.

I sincerely apologize.

 

[maxd]

Yes, should be no problem, we will proceed. Please be aware that any further violations of the Player Arbitration Policies and Procedures will result in your case being permanently closed without further notice.

Also, since you keep resubmitting the same case over and over any further PAB Rules violations will result in your access to the PAB system being removed, meaning no more PABs from you will be accepted.

The Player Arbitration Policies and Procedures are there for a reason; complying with those rules is all we ask in return for our services and you agree to do so when you submit your PAB. If honouring that agreement is not something you are willing or able to do then our PAB Services are not for you, end of discussion.

- Max