The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has issued a rare public warning against online crypto casino trumpbet.cc, accusing the site of falsely claiming a Curaçao licence and unlawfully using the regulator’s branding. The announcement, dated 12 February 2026, marks another step in Curaçao’s push to clean up its gambling reputation under the new National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK).
According to the CGA, trumpbet.cc is “neither authorized nor licensed” by the authority and has been using the CGA logo and its Digital Authorization Seal “in order to mislead the public.” The regulator is urging players and partners to verify licences directly against the official registry on its website rather than trusting seals or badges embedded on operator pages.
What the CGA’s warning actually says
In the public announcement, the CGA singles out trumpbet.cc by name and clarifies that:
- The website is not licensed by the Curaçao Gaming Authority.
- It falsely presents itself as holding a CGA licence.
- It has been unlawfully using the CGA logo, details and Digital Authorization Seal to give an impression of legitimacy.
The statement directs the public to the official licence registry on cga.cw, clarifying that the database is the single source of truth for whether a brand is genuinely authorised. For a market that historically relied heavily on third‑party “seals” and master‑license branding, this shift toward a central register is significant.
The warning also underlines a broader message: in the new LOK era, misuse of Curaçao’s regulator branding will not be ignored, even when the operator is an offshore‑facing crypto casino rather than a traditional, fiat-facing site.
Who is trumpbet.cc?
Trumpbet.cc presents itself as a highly modern, crypto‑only gambling platform, offering games such as slots, crash, dice and other instant‑win titles, framed around a strong crypto narrative and large headline bonuses.
Independent review sites and watchdogs give a very different picture:
- Aggressive bonus marketing and high‑risk patterns
One detailed scam analysis portray trumpbet.cc as a crypto casino dangling extremely high sign‑up bonuses (reportedly up to 10,000 dollars’ worth of crypto) to attract deposits, while operating with little transparency around its owners, governance or dispute‑resolution mechanisms. - Questionable endorsements and fake social proof
The same investigative blog has flagged the site for using fake celebrity endorsements – invoking names such as Elon Musk and Bill Gates without any verifiable backing – and displaying inflated player counts and activity stats that are likely auto‑generated. - Withdrawal “verification deposit” requirements
A recurring pattern described by scam‑watch sources and YouTube commentators involves players being asked to deposit an additional verification fee, often in the 100–500 dollar range, when attempting to withdraw winnings. Once the extra deposit is made, withdrawals are allegedly stalled or refused, a classic hallmark of advance‑fee fraud in the gambling and investment scam space. - Security and blacklist signals
External security scanners and reputation services have flagged trumpbet.cc with multiple risk indicators, including detections in several anti‑malware or threat‑intelligence lists, as well as extremely low traffic and a very young domain age. These signals, while not conclusive on their own, strengthen the overall risk profile painted by player reports and investigative reviews.
How this fits into Curaçao’s new regulatory era
The trumpbet.cc announcement does not exist in a vacuum. It comes as Curaçao is in the middle of the most far‑reaching regulatory overhaul in more than three decades. SiGMA News has been closely tracking this transformation, from the approval of the LOK law to the first waves of enforcement:
- LOK approved – foundation for a new regime
In coverage of Curaçao’s parliament approving the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK), SiGMA News highlighted how the law replaces the old master–sub‑licence model with a direct government licensing system under the Curaçao Gaming Authority. Operators now must apply directly for B2C licences, while suppliers require B2B authorisations, and licensed companies are expected to maintain a real presence on the island. - Crackdown on “offshore‑licensed” Curaçao companies
More recently, SiGMA reported on a CGA‑led enforcement campaign targeting Curaçao‑registered companies that have been operating gambling websites under foreign licences, such as Anjouan or Kahnawake, without a local CGA licence. The authority has been sending cease‑and‑desist letters and making it clear that foreign licences are not recognised for entities based in Curaçao.
Taken together, trumpbet.cc fits a pattern that will be familiar to anyone following crypto casino scam reports: generous bonuses, anonymous ownership, lack of meaningful regulation, and escalating demands for extra deposits when players try to cash out.
The CGA’s warning focuses narrowly on the misuse of its logo and licence claims, but in practice it’s a broader red‑flag signal to players, affiliates and payment providers dealing with the brand.
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