18 hours ago
hi mate would you be able to e-mail me as i need some support on santeda stuff. my e-mail is rav12@hotmail.co.uk
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Dear Radka, I will strongly disagree with you.
Casino Guru needs to take action like other sites are doing.
I will not talk about laundering transactions through incorrect merchant codes, which is illegal.
The most important thing is that these incorrect codes bypass self-exclusion systems that addicted players have put in place, leaving them completely vulnerable.
So here the casino guru must take action and protect troubled and addicted players.
Dear Radka,
I understand Casino Guru's position and its limitations in dealing with issues involving improper merchant codes, international banking laws, and legal advocacy. However, I must echo the concerns raised by other users in this thread.
While Casino Guru may not directly promote casinos, the presence of casinos using fraudulent merchant codes on your platform can inadvertently lend them credibility. By listing these casinos without taking a firm stance against their illegal practices, it creates the perception that these operations are tolerated or overlooked.
The issue here goes beyond international banking complexities. Fraudulent merchant codes are not just a technicality—they directly harm vulnerable individuals. By bypassing self-exclusion systems, these casinos exploit addicted players, undermining safeguards meant to protect them. This is a critical point that cannot be ignored.
As a platform that categorizes and reviews casinos, Casino Guru is uniquely positioned to raise awareness and advocate for ethical practices. While you may not have the authority of banks or legal institutions, you have a voice that carries weight in the gambling community. Taking a stand against casinos engaged in these harmful practices could make a meaningful difference.
Hello everyone,
I hope you're all doing well.
I’m a compulsive gambler who registered with GAMSTOP to try to control my behavior. Despite this, I found MyStake and its related sites and started gambling again. I took out loans, used credit cards, and even sold personal items to fund my addiction—things many of you might be familiar with. I acknowledge that my situation is the result of my own actions, and I take full responsibility.
Between November 2023 and April 2024, I deposited over £90,000, much of which I took from family members. I lied to friends, and now, I've ended up with a CAT6 Cifas marker on my record. One of my bank accounts was closed after I attempted chargebacks from MyStake, FreshBet, and GoldenBet (all run by Santeda International). These requests were declined, and I asked MyStake to close my account in Feb 2024, which they confirmed was permanently closed. However, they later lied about this, stating it was just a time-out, even though I have documentation proving it. CasinoGuru also rejected my claim, as I didn’t mention I had a gambling problem, just that I wanted to stop due to my losses.
I’m in the process of filing a complaint with the FOS, though I’m not optimistic about recovering any funds since it’s Santeda International responsible for payouts, and I doubt they will cooperate.
While I recognize that my actions are my own, I can’t help but wonder if what Santeda International is doing is actually illegal.
Here’s the breakdown: 75% of my deposits went directly to Santeda International, and the remaining funds were sent to the following companies (depending on their discretion):
TransferOp Payment Gateway
Ryker Development (GoldenBet)
Falcora Finance (MyStake & FreshBet)
What concerns me is that every single transaction was processed through Noda WL Pay—a UK-registered entity licensed by the FCA. I’m curious, how can the FCA allow this?
Additionally, the bank accounts used by Santeda, TransferOp, Ryker, and Falcora are all registered in the UK, including Modulr FS and ClearBank, which are well-known institutions. The other two accounts seem to be from an FX exchange company, with one even appearing to be a personal account.
If anyone here has knowledge in FCA regulations, financial law, banking, or compliance, I would greatly appreciate your insights on whether this activity is legal. I’d much rather pursue a UK-based company than one operating out of Curacao.
Lastly, I noticed that Santeda’s registered address is also the location of another company, Sadekya, which offers gambling licenses. In fact, it seems like many gambling companies are based there.
I’ve also requested a full credit report because I plan to take action against these companies if I can’t recover my money. I have very little faith the FOS will be of help.
And just to clarify, for those who say it’s all my fault—I know. I take full responsibility. But I believe the UK has systems in place to protect people like me who struggle with addiction, and in cases like mine (and for thousands of others), we need support to get out of debt and rebuild the relationships we’ve damaged. We’re sorry, but trust is broken, and it’s hard to rebuild that.