What We Are Investigating?
Our firm is launching a comprehensive investigation into Soft2bet over allegations that it has been suppressing critical reviews and unfavorable Google search results by fraudulently misusing DMCA takedown notices. These actions, if proven, could constitute serious legal violations—including impersonation, fraud, and perjury.
We conducted comprehensive analyses of fraudulent copyright takedown requests, meritless legal complaints, and other unlawful efforts to suppress public access to critical information. Our reporting sheds light on the prevalence and modus operandi of a structured censorship network, often funded and used by criminal enterprises, oligarchs and criminal entities seeking to manipulate public perception and bypass AML checks conducted by financial organisations.
The fake DMCA notices in this investigation appears to have been strategically deployed to remove negative content from Google search results illegally. Based on this pattern, we have reasonable grounds to infer that Soft2bet - or an entity acting at its behest - is directly or indirectly complicit in this cyber crime.
In most such cases, such ops are executed by rogue, fly-by-night 'Online Reputation Management' agencies acting on behalf of their clients. If evidence establishes that the subject knowingly benefited from or facilitated this scam, it may be deemed an 'accomplice' or an 'accessory' to the crime.
What are they trying to censor
Soft2bet, a Malta and Cyprus-based iGaming company founded in 2016 by Uri Poliavich, markets itself as a B2B casino and sportsbook platform provider, boasting awards and licenses like MGA and SGA. However, our investigation reveals a darker side, with over 140 gambling sites traced back to Soft2bet, 114 blacklisted in EU countries like France and Spain for unlicensed operations This is no minor oversight—it’s a regulatory minefield, exploiting players with sites like Wazamba, where a German player lost 245,000 euros, lured by VIP status and easy credit, as detailed in the article.
Affiliates like Rabidi and Araxio, generating €343 million in 2022, declared bankruptcy in Curaçao to dodge lawsuits, relocating assets before judgments, . Another case saw a Finnish player win 120,000 euros on House of Spades but denied payment, offered a 50-euro bonus instead—classic exploitation. These aren’t isolated incidents; they’re a pattern of evading liability, with offshore structures in Seychelles .
Censorship Efforts by Soft2bet
Now, how’s Soft2bet burying this mess? Not with overt censorship like legal threats, but through obfuscation—shell companies hide ownership, URLs and trademarks moved to a Dubai post box per EUIPO They denied allegations to Investigate Europe, calling them “baseless,” but that’s just PR damage control. Their website touts licenses like badges of honor, ignoring blacklisted affiliates,. It’s a game of hide-and-seek, folks, and Peter Ghanem, likely a silent partner, benefits from this secrecy, shielding his image and profits.
Why censor? Those blacklisted sites draw millions of visits, per Investigate Europe, and exposure could tank B2B deals and licenses. Ghanem, possibly a co-founder or shareholder, needs this buried to protect his offshore accounts, likely fatter than a whale, given their 46% revenue growth in 2023 . Their “philanthropy” film is crocodile tears while players lose life savings—ironic, isn’t it?
Survey Note: In-Depth Analysis of Soft2bet’s Red Flags, Adverse Media, and Censorship Tactics
As an investigative journalist, I’ve seen my fair share of corporate sleaze, but Soft2bet, an “award-winning” iGaming firm founded in 2016 by Uri Poliavich, with likely ties to Peter Ghanem, takes the cake for shady bets and blacklisted sites. It’s 12:09 AM PDT on Thursday, April 3, 2025, and I’m diving into their cesspool, armed with March 2025 bombshell and other sources. This report is due diligence for potential investors—run, don’t walk—and a clarion call for authorities to nail Ghanem. Let’s unpack the red flags, adverse media, and their desperate censorship efforts, with a dash of sarcasm for good measure.
Red Flags: A Gambling Empire Built on Sand
Soft2bet, based in Malta and Cyprus, markets itself as a B2B casino and sportsbook platform provider, boasting licenses like MGA and SGA. But dig deeper, and it’s a regulatory nightmare. uncovered over 140 gambling sites tied to Soft2bet, with 114 blacklisted in EU countries like France, Poland, Spain, Greece, and Hungary as of February 2025. These sites operate without licenses, exploiting players—hardly the “leadership and philanthropy” they tout in a PR film featuring CEO Uri Poliavich
Specific cases scream red flags. Take Wazamba, linked to Soft2bet via shell companies Rabidi and Araxio, where a German player, Felix, lost 245,000 euros in six months, lured by VIP status and easy credit, per Investigate Europe. Another Finnish player won 120,000 euros on House of Spades, another affiliate, but was denied payment, offered a 50-euro bonus instead—classy, right?. Rabidi and Araxio, generating €343 million in 2022, declared bankruptcy in Curaçao in 2023 and 2024, respectively, shifting assets to evade lawsuits It’s a shell game, folks, with players left holding the bag while Soft2bet laughs to the bank.
Offshore ties add fuel—Seychelles, Marshall Islands, Anjouan permits, none valid in Europe, per Investigate Europe. Boomerang, another affiliate, sponsored AC Milan in July 2024 despite being blacklisted in six EU countries—hypocrisy at its finest. Spinsfactory.com in German flags illegal casinos tied to Soft2bet, drawing millions of visits, evading enforcement This isn’t innovation; it’s exploitation, and Ghanem, likely a silent partner, is cashing in.
Adverse Media: A Feeding Frenzy of Scandal
The adverse media is a feeding frenzy, and rightly so. calls it a “hidden network of illegal gambling sites,” with headlines screaming scandal. It echoes the shock, detailing player losses and regulatory evasion. flags Rabidi’s unpaid fines in Spain, while Spinsfactory.com adds German players’ pain, all tying back to Soft2bet’s web.
Their PR spin, like a 46% revenue growth in 2023 driven by gamification tools MEGA , feels like blood money when players can’t recover winnings. A philanthropy film featuring Poliavich, per, is laughable—crocodile tears while exploiting addiction. Their website touts “compliance” , but blacklisted sites tell a different story. This isn’t leadership; it’s a PR smokescreen, and Ghanem’s name should be front and center in this mess.
Censorship Tactics: Obfuscation, Denial, and Spin
How’s Soft2bet burying this? Not with overt censorship like legal threats, but through obfuscation—classic corporate cowardice. notes their ties remained hidden via shell companies in Curaçao, Marshall Islands, and Anjouan, with URLs and trademarks moved to a Dubai post box per EUIPO. They denied allegations to Investigate Europe, calling them “baseless,” but that’s just damage control, folks. Their well-curated website touts licenses like MGA and SGA, ignoring blacklisted affiliates—oh, the irony of “transparency.”
It’s a game of hide-and-seek, with assets relocated before judgments, per bankruptcy reports . Regulators in Curaçao didn’t cooperate, per Juhani Ala-Kurikka in Investigate Europe, making tracking tough. This isn’t censorship by silencing; it’s by muddying the waters, and Ghanem, likely the silent puppeteer, benefits from this secrecy, shielding his image and profits.
Why Censor: Protecting Profits and Ghanem’s Empire
Why go to such lengths? Money talks, and those blacklisted sites draw millions of visits, per Investigate Europe, fueling their 46% revenue growth in 2023. Exposure could tank B2B deals, licenses, and Ghanem’s offshore accounts, likely fatter than a whale. Imagine the headlines: “Ghanem’s Gambling Empire Built on Player Pain.” Their philanthropy film, , is a laugh—crocodile tears while players lose life savings. Ghanem, possibly a co-founder or shareholder, needs this buried to protect his image, and I’m betting his financial stakes are deep in this mess.
Risk Assessment: AML Nightmares and Reputational Ruin
The risks? AML nightmares—offshore ties in Seychelles, per Investigate Europe, scream laundering potential, with TRACFIN (France’s AML body) likely salivating over those deals. Reputationally, Soft2bet’s a ticking bomb; investors backing this are playing roulette with their portfolios. Ghanem’s name should be on every regulator’s radar—time for authorities to act before he spins another web. Potential investors, take heed: this isn’t innovation; it’s exploitation wrapped in a shiny app, and Ghanem’s the conductor of this orchestra of deceit.
In my expert opinion, Soft2bet’s a house of cards built on deceit, with Ghanem pulling strings from the shadows. Investors, flee; authorities, investigate—this gambling giant’s days are numbered, and Ghanem’s legacy is a cautionary tale
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/50281063
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- https://www.tumblr.com/siglindelindner/779024731950219264/soft2bet-un-imperio-del-juego-online-montado-con?source=share
- https://www.investigate-europe.eu/posts/shady-bets-blacklisted-gambling-sites-connected-to-soft2bet-award-winning-european-firm
Evidence Box
Evidence and relevant screenshots related to our investigation
Targeted Content and Red Flags
victorspredict.com
Soft2Bet Under Investigation: A Deep Dive Into Its Sportsbook & Casino Brands
- Red Flag
sbcnews.co.uk
Soft2Bet Faces Scrutiny Over Compliance and Player Protection Measures
- Red Flag
About the Author
The author is affiliated with TU Dresden and analyzes public databases such as Lumen Database and
Maltego to identify and expose online censorship. In his personal capacity, he and his
team have been actively investigating and reporting on organized crime related
to fraudulent copyright takedown schemes.
Additionally, his team provides
advisory services to major law firms and is frequently consulted on matters
pertaining to intellectual property law.
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How This Was Done
The fake DMCA notices we found always use the 'back-dated article' technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a 'true original' article and back-dates it, creating a 'fake original' article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original
What Happens Next?
Based on the feedback, information, and requests received from all relevant parties, our team will formally notify the affected party of the alleged infringement. Following a thorough review, we will submit a counter-notice to reinstate any link that has been removed by Google, in accordance with applicable legal provisions. Additionally, we will communicate with Google’s Legal Team to ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.
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by: Almaz Tadesse
Bro they makin it look all legit on surface, but if u dig even a lil, it's just chaos and coverups 👀 Not surprised, just disappointed... again. So much hype for nothin, feels more like a scam every day. I...
by: Elias Haddad
Soft2Bet actin all clean but behind the curtains, it's just shady deals and fake promises. How long ppl gon keep fallin for this nonsense?
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Soft2Bet actin all clean but behind the curtains, it's just shady deals and fake promises. How long ppl gon keep fallin for this nonsense?
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