WILLEMSTAD – Alarming new allegations accuse Curaçao-licensed EM Group—also known as eMoore—of operating illegal, non-compliant gambling platforms in Europe, notably targeting players in Germany. A detailed complaint, originally posted in response to EM Group’s recent denial of wrongdoing, questions the firm’s claim that it provides only “administrative and compliance services.”
Disappearing from the Registry?
EM Group was previously listed as a proxy holder for Bellona N.V. in Curaçao’s official company registry via its eMoore brand. According to the whistleblower, the listing has since been removed without explanation, raising suspicions of deliberate manipulation of public records to mask true control of gambling operations.
Alleged Non-Compliant Gambling Practices
A German player filed a formal complaint detailing alarming operational deficiencies:
No KYC or AML checks – player identities were not verified.
Use of mirror links – to conceal deposit methods.
VIP managers pressuring high-stakes deposits.
No EU license – despite marketing to EU users.
Violation of OASIS – Germany’s mandatory self-exclusion system was entirely bypassed curacaochronicle.com.
Human Cost of Non-Compliance
The complainant claims to have lost over €60,000 and suffered emotional distress, describing a personal crisis exacerbated by unrestricted access. With no KYC and no self-exclusion, vulnerable individuals faced serious harm in breach of German law .
Proxy Companies and Regulatory Evasion
The complaint alleges EM Group uses complex corporate structures linked to master license holder Antillephone N.V. in Curaçao, relying on shell companies and proxy directors to obscure real ownership. Despite lodging complaints with local regulators, no action has been taken so far curacaochronicle.com.
The platforms in question—such as 1Bet, Weltbet, ZodiacBet, EmirBet, Dachbet, Pribet, Slotimo, and Hot.bet—appear to cater to EU customers without proper licensing, leveraging Curaçao’s lax oversight to avoid scrutiny curacaochronicle.com+1the-emgroup.com+1.
Calls for Investigation
The whistleblower is urging action from EU authorities, particularly Germany and the Netherlands, to:
Investigate EM Group and Antillephone N.V.
Audit EM Group’s corporate practices and license compliance.
Examine GDPR violations related to withheld account data.
Enforce consumer safeguards such as OASIS.
Lack of enforcement, the complainant warns, will be escalated to German gambling regulator GGL, EU data protection bodies, investigative journalists, and legal teams stopbullying.gov+5curacaochronicle.com+5the-emgroup.com+5the-emgroup.com.
Broader Implications
These revelations intensify long-standing criticism of Curaçao’s gambling licensing regime, which is often seen as overly permissive and insufficiently stringent on compliance. As EM Group mounts a public defense—denying operational involvement—the exposed allegations raise urgent questions about consumer protection, legal accountability, and the integrity of online gambling standards in both local and international contexts.
Note: EM Group has previously issued statements denying any operational involvement and describes itself as providing administrative and compliance services only.
