An investigation has revealed that Swiss-Georgian software provider Upgaming is connected to at least eight unlicensed online casinos, including Velobet, Mystake, and Goldenbet, operating across Europe without valid local permits. Many of these platforms are run by Santeda International under a Curaçao license, which is not recognized in the UK or most European jurisdictions. These unregulated casinos bypass safeguards against gambling addiction and money laundering, targeting vulnerable players—including those enrolled in the UK’s self-exclusion program, Gamstop.