BC.GAME, a major sponsor of Leicester City in the Premier League, has shut down its UK website as it faces ongoing legal challenges with the Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB).
A notice on the company’s UK website indicates that since November 14, new account registrations have been halted. This decision came just ahead of a court in Curaçao declaring BlockDance BV and SmallHouse BV, the parent companies, bankrupt.
The UK website is now inaccessible, with a message notifying users that it is unavailable for both new and current players.
According to the statement, existing players have been informed via email about their account closures and any bets still open. Funds that were pending have been returned to the last method of deposit, or players have been contacted about arranging fund withdrawals if needed.
BC.GAME operated in the UK under a white-label deal with TGP Europe. However, this partnership is now classified as ‘inactive’ according to the Gambling Commission’s records for TGP Europe. TGP Europe, based in the Isle of Man, serves as a white-label provider for multiple cryptocurrency-focused platforms and Premier League partners such as Stake and Sportsbet.io.
This partnership last year enabled BC.GAME to sign a deal with Leicester City FC, which has publicly maintained its support for BC.GAME. A club representative stated that BC.GAME remains financially stable, committed to their agreements, and that ongoing legal issues won’t disrupt their operations internationally.
Nevertheless, Leicester City has since removed this supportive statement from its official website.
On the Leicester City website, BC.GAME’s logo still appears, linking users to BC.GAME’s global site, which redirects UK users to a message about the site’s closure.
Although it’s not yet confirmed, there are reports suggesting BC.GAME may lose its license in Curaçao. A meeting was reportedly scheduled to resolve this issue.
In the ongoing dispute related to player settlements, the GCB has appointed a trustee to manage player payments. An advocacy group, the Foundation for the Advocation of Victims of Online Gambling (SBGOK), claims $2.1 million is owed in player payouts.
BC.GAME’s parent company, Small House BV, argues that the disputed money had either been paid or was due because of the misuse of bonuses and software loopholes.
Regarding the conflict, the GCB stated that specific details are confidential. The bankruptcy arose because of non-payment to players amid disputes, but it’s an administrative declaration, not due to insolvency. A trustee will oversee the estate to ensure players receive payments, while the GCB works with the relevant parties to explore regulatory solutions.
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