In a world where online gambling has exploded into a multi-billion-dollar industry, a network of shadowy players is making a mockery of regulatory efforts. Major players like Softswiss and DAMA N.V. are not just skirting the law—they’re laughing at it. These companies are at the core of a vast, illegal gambling operation that spans multiple continents and siphons billions of dollars out of the global financial system. And despite authorities’ best efforts, these companies are thriving by exploiting the very systems designed to stop them.
This isn’t just a story about shady software providers or rogue casino operators. No, this is a deeply embedded criminal network, and the people running it are operating with total impunity. Softswiss, for all its surface-level legitimacy, is the engine behind a far-reaching empire of illegal gambling, with DAMA N.V. at the helm. The structure they’ve built is designed to stay hidden in plain sight, outwitting regulators and financial institutions at every turn.
Softswiss and DAMA N.V.: Corporate Criminals in Disguise
Softswiss, the so-called software provider led by Ivan Montik, has managed to manipulate its reputation as a respectable tech company to mask its involvement in a global illegal gambling syndicate. This isn’t just about supplying software to online casinos—it’s about running the operation behind the scenes, making billions while regulators and financial systems stay one step behind.
Let’s be clear: DAMA N.V.—previously known as Direx N.V.—is the engine powering this criminal operation. DAMA runs some of the most notorious gambling websites on the planet, all while operating in jurisdictions where online gambling is either heavily restricted or outright banned. The names behind the curtain—Montik, Pavel Kashuba, Dmitry Yaikov, Roland Yakovlevich Isaev, and others—are orchestrating a multi-billion-dollar criminal empire built on money laundering, regulatory evasion, and corporate obfuscation.
These aren’t just small-time hustlers. Softswiss and DAMA N.V. are systematically defrauding regulators, financial systems, and even entire nations. This is a corporate crime syndicate on an industrial scale. And they’ve built it to be untouchable.
Payment Providers: The Silent Enablers of Crime
The most disturbing part of this story is how Softswiss and DAMA N.V. have weaponized payment service providers (PSPs) to perpetuate their illegal operations. By constantly rotating PSPs, changing merchant descriptors, and exploiting weak regulations in offshore jurisdictions, they’ve managed to slip under the radar of financial regulators and keep their operation running. This isn’t a mistake—it’s a deliberate strategy to deceive the financial world into processing billions in illegal transactions.
They’ve gamed the system in a way that would make even the most seasoned fraudster envious. The “mislabeling” of transactions to avoid detection isn’t a technical error; it’s a systematic effort to make illegal gambling appear legitimate. This allows them to funnel money across borders, through layers of payment processors, without triggering the red flags that should have long ago stopped them dead in their tracks.
But it gets worse. These companies use shell companies and offshore entities to obscure their true ownership, further distancing themselves from the crime they’re enabling. No real names, no real accountability—just a rotating series of faceless companies designed to keep them safe from legal action. They’ve engineered this whole operation to be untraceable.
The Crypto Card: Digital Laundering for the Modern Gambler
If you thought traditional payment systems were enough to keep these criminals in check, think again. Softswiss and DAMA N.V. are now diving headfirst into cryptocurrencies—an increasingly popular way to launder money and dodge regulatory oversight. Cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum offer these operators the perfect cover: anonymity, untraceability, and minimal regulation.
Take Roobet, a prime example linked to Softswiss. It’s a platform that thrives by exploiting dual-jurisdictional setups, using crypto transactions to bypass financial oversight. With blockchain’s false promise of transparency, these operators are moving money around the world without anyone ever catching on. They’re living in a legal no-man’s land, and it’s a perfect storm for illicit activity.
It’s hard to ignore the fact that cryptocurrency is now a primary weapon for illegal gambling operations. But this isn’t just about some online casinos. It’s about a whole new frontier for financial crime—and Softswiss and DAMA N.V. are leading the charge.
The Regulatory Failure: Why Are We Letting This Happen?
Let’s be honest: the regulators are completely outmatched here. The whole online gambling landscape is a disaster of broken systems and unenforced laws. And these platforms are running riot because authorities are too slow, too fractured, and too reactive to stop them.
What’s more, these companies know exactly how to exploit regulatory weaknesses. They’ve built an empire based on using PSPs that don’t ask questions, moving money through unregulated jurisdictions, and hiding behind a maze of shell companies and cryptocurrency.
The regulatory failure is so glaring it’s almost laughable. Financial authorities are still trying to catch up while these companies are running circles around them, continuing to process illicit transactions and expand their reach. At this point, it’s criminal negligence on the part of regulators.
The Time for Action Is Now—Before It’s Too Late
If we don’t take swift and decisive action, these operations are only going to grow stronger and more sophisticated. It’s not enough to slap a few fines and call it a day. We need real action to shut this down before it becomes an even bigger problem. Here’s what needs to happen:
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Hold PSPs Accountable: Payment service providers must be held responsible for enabling illegal transactions. If they’re turning a blind eye to illegal activity, they’re complicit. Enforcement must be stricter, with full transparency on all transactions.
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International Collaboration Is a Must: This is a global problem—and it needs a global solution. We need more cross-border cooperation between regulators to hunt down and shut down these international criminal networks before they move into new markets.
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Fines and Penalties for Enablers: It’s time for massive penalties for Softswiss, DAMA N.V., and their financial enablers. It’s not enough to target just the operators; those who provide the infrastructure need to be punished just as severely.
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Public Awareness Campaigns: Consumers must be educated on the dangers of unlicensed, offshore gambling platforms. Without the demand for these services, the entire illegal ecosystem will collapse.
This criminal empire is too big, too profitable, and too dangerous to ignore. If we let it continue, the message is clear: financial institutions, regulatory authorities, and governments are powerless against a highly organized criminal syndicate. Now is the time to act—before this network becomes untouchable for good.
