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1Red operating mirror websites to avoid regulation

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I’m posting this to warn others and to document an unresolved complaint against 1Red Casino.


I am a resident of the Netherlands. While 1Red claims it does not accept players from certain jurisdictions, this is only partially true. Their main website (1red.com) applies geo-blocking, but their mirror websites (such as 1red2.com) do not. Through these mirror sites, players from restricted countries can register, deposit, and play without any warning or restriction.


This is what happened in my case.

I was able to access the mirror site freely, create an account, and deposit funds. All payments were still processed to the same legal entity, Bets Entertainment N.V., despite the use of different domains. This strongly suggests that the mirror sites are deliberately used to maintain access for restricted jurisdictions while keeping the same payment and operational structure.


After I raised concerns, my account was closed and my refund request was denied. The casino later claimed that players from my jurisdiction are not allowed and tried to rely on Terms & Conditions stating that it is the player’s responsibility to know local gambling laws. At the same time, they kept the deposits that were accepted through their mirror site.


In my view, this is extremely unfair for several reasons:

Geo-blocking is selectively applied only on the main domain, not on mirror sites.


No warnings or restrictions were shown before deposits were accepted.

Deposits from restricted players are accepted first, and only challenged later when a refund is requested.


Closing an account does not justify keeping funds that should never have been accepted in the first place.


For transparency, Bets Entertainment N.V. is directed by SMES N.V., which is owned by Vivian Ersillia. Despite this corporate structure, all player-facing responsibility is pushed back onto the user once an issue arises.


I have submitted a formal complaint to 1Red montgs ago and am still waiting for a meaningful response from their compliance or legal department.


I’m sharing this so other players — especially those in restricted jurisdictions — understand how 1Red operates via mirror sites and what to expect if a dispute occurs. If anyone else has experienced similar issues with 1Red or its mirror domains, feel free to share.


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