As the black market continues to grow, we keep our eyes wide open for signs of corrupted casinos. By now, we've all learned that, to stay safe gambling online, vigilance must be maintained at all times. We're starting to sound like a broken record, repeating the same warning over and over, but the increasing number of rogue groups clearly shows that caution is necessary, perhaps more than ever.
License and Background
During the last week, we've been busy gathering evidence on the latest case of pirated slots. The operator involved is not included in the LCB casino directory, however that doesn't mean we should turn a blind eye and let them wiggle out of it.
Cstars.com is a gaming site licensed in Curacao, offering slots, table games, live dealer games and sports betting. The license appears genuine, with the seal linked to the official website of the Commission. While Curacao oversees many respectable operators, they unfortunately have quite lenient requirements and loose evaluation protocols, which has made them a preferred jurisdiction of predatory iGaming organizations. Being easily obtainable, the license as such doesn't lend credence to the site's claims of honesty and the highest standards of service.
In the About Us section, it states the platform is operated by ALGIGA Providing Limited, a recently established gaming trade company, providing casino, bingo, fixed odds games, instant lotteries, skill-based games, and horse betting mainly to the European market. The company is a subsidiary of Schalter Holding, an investment firm currently focused on the supply of software services to major corporations.
Almost Fooled Us
Upon close inspection, we discovered FAKE NetEnt and Amatic games offered by Cstars. The rest of the integrated software appears genuine, and includes products developed by Microgaming, Quickspin and Rabcat.
The forged slots closely match the originals, so much so, that it is nearly impossible to spot the difference. Looking at NetEnt's Starburst and Amatic's Wild Stars, we were unable to find any tell tale sings that might indicate bogus versions, as far the launcher and interface go. They are, however, hosted on a pirated domain, the same one used by the now infamous Pamper Casino: http://static2017.skygaming.com. The original domain through which Net Entertainment hosts their products is http://casinomodule.com.
Do They Know?
Are they intentionally offering pirated software to customers? We are unable to answer this question at the moment. It is possible, but there is not enough information on the subject, which means we can only speculate, but we will refrain from making any conclusions until more evidence is available.
It's been a while since we last saw fake Net Entertainment games, with Amatic Industries even more rarely encountered. When rogue groups are concerned, anything goes, and they do not shy away from any e-Gaming provider.
If you have an account with Cstars, or consider signing up, we urge you to play elsewhere. By depositing here, you not only risk your money, but also support the illegal and damaging piracy trade. Please take a look at this list of safe, regulated casinos with good reputations and fair services, to find a decent site you can trust.
DISCLAIMER:
January 9th 2018 - Update
After inspecting this casino once again, we can confirm that Netent and Amatic pirated games have now been removed ( to the best of our knowledge ).
Warning: The below comments made by Chris_Cstars and neli90 are made from the same IP address ( their true location is Bulgaria but the flags shown next to their names show Georgia and the Italian flag which can easily be changed at member profiles ) and are shill comments trying to trick our readers into playing at their casino.
The posted comments are not only false, as it is obvious from the screenshots in the above report that they WERE hosting pirated games, but also shows their true MO as dishonest and unscrupulous behaviour designed to mislead our members by posting false statements.
Chris_Cstars 6 years ago Newbie
Hello, Thank you very much for your reply. In regards to your questions, the games were removed as soon as we found out they were fake. This had happened, because we were provided by a supplier who is currently no longer working with our company, exactly because of this issue. Also, I would like to make it clear that...
Hello, Thank you very much for your reply. In regards to your questions, the games were removed as soon as we found out they were fake. This had happened, because we were provided by a supplier who is currently no longer working with our company, exactly because of this issue. Also, I would like to make it clear that we have not received any requests for refunds, in regards to this issue. On the issue with neli90, this is a friend of mine, who had previously played for our casino. She wanted to share his experience as she has been playing in our casino for quite some time. I can also tell you that we have more satisfied customers playing with us. If you have any more questions, I would be happy to answer them for you and clear any more issue with Cstars. Kind regards, Christian
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zuga 6 years ago Admin
First off all you created multiple accounts at our website. Your first account "neli90" was pretending to be a satisfied player by posting fake comments. Then you created another account, using the same IP address, now as an official Representative for this casino posting more false claims. do you see the problem here? Your...
First off all you created multiple accounts at our website. Your first account "neli90" was pretending to be a satisfied player by posting fake comments. Then you created another account, using the same IP address, now as an official Representative for this casino posting more false claims. do you see the problem here? Your casino was offering pirated Netent and Amatic games. This is a fact that is clearly shown and explained in detail in the above news report, with screenshots of your casino and source code of these pirated games. It does seem that now ( after removing pirated Netent and Amatic games ) you casino offers legit games, but that still does not negate any of the facts we reported last July . We do have questions about your website though: 1. When were the fake games removed exactly ( so we can update our report accordingly )? 2. Why did you have fake games in the first place? 3. Who provided these pirated games? 4. Have you reimbursed affected players and software providers for the damage done by the use of these unlicensed games? best rgds Admin
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Chris_Cstars 6 years ago Newbie
Hello. In regards to your statements, I would like to inform you that our office is situated in Bulgaria, which is why my IP is Bulgarian. I am writing on behalf of Cstars, and as their representative, I would like to tell you that it is unacceptable for us to hear and read false and inappropriate stories, regarding our...
Hello. In regards to your statements, I would like to inform you that our office is situated in Bulgaria, which is why my IP is Bulgarian. I am writing on behalf of Cstars, and as their representative, I would like to tell you that it is unacceptable for us to hear and read false and inappropriate stories, regarding our company. Our support services are always on track, as customers have always been satisfied from us. By stating the above, I would also like to make it clear that in the event these people do not cease to insinuate false claims and information, we will report their incorrect and unprofessional behavior to the competent offices. It has been enlisted in our site that our games and software are strictly legal, as the customers can check that for themselves. If you have any question, regarding our site or our gaming systems, we shall gladly be of assistance, so we can take this misunderstanding out of the way. Kind regards, Christian
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zuga 6 years ago Admin
Admin Note: We have just added a disclaimer to this rogue report stating that the pirated games ( netent and amatic ) have been removed ( as far as we can tell ). However we need to issue another warning related to two comments made by neli90 and Chris_Cstars, which are complete fabrications and false statements. Not...
Admin Note: We have just added a disclaimer to this rogue report stating that the pirated games ( netent and amatic ) have been removed ( as far as we can tell ). However we need to issue another warning related to two comments made by neli90 and Chris_Cstars, which are complete fabrications and false statements. Not only these comments are made from the same Bulgarian IP address ( do not be fooled by the Georgian and Italian flags which these casino shills changed at their member profiles ) but also are obviously false statements designed at misleading our readership. They would also want you to believe they did not have pirated games, but the screenshots we posted clearly show their casino url and source code of these fake games. @Chirs and Cstars Casino : If you continue to post false statements we will have no choice but to suspend your accounts. Also do NOT threaten us with legal actions as we will NOT be bullied into removing our findings. Our reports are made for the benefit of players and software providers and are truthful and well researched. If you have anything to add in order to explain your past and recent actions you are more than welcome to do so , for the benefit of transparency. But I have to stress out once more do not try to threaten us again. The LCB Team
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Chris_Cstars 6 years ago Newbie
Hello. My name is Christian and I'm part of C Stars Team. I'm here because of the many negative comments claiming that the games available in our website are fake. I would like to specify that all of the slots are at 100 % legal and provided by trusted and well known providers like Microgaming, for example. Everyone who...
Hello. My name is Christian and I'm part of C Stars Team. I'm here because of the many negative comments claiming that the games available in our website are fake. I would like to specify that all of the slots are at 100 % legal and provided by trusted and well known providers like Microgaming, for example. Everyone who has any doubts, is more than welcome to check our website and to test our services in person. Kindly note, that our company will claim our legal rights in any case of false and misleading statements. Best regards.
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nirvana 6 years ago Super Hero
lol neli90, your "advice" to play at shady casino with fake game. Thanks but no thanks. Funny how this casino thinks it can send shills to do some crappy damage control.
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neli90 6 years ago Newbie
Hello guys. I have found this casino thanks to your post here during the summer. Despite of all the comments, I have decided to give them a chance. Since October I'm regularly playing with them, mostly on the slots and I didn't encountered any issues with the software. It seems the function correctly, as I have even generated...
Hello guys. I have found this casino thanks to your post here during the summer. Despite of all the comments, I have decided to give them a chance. Since October I'm regularly playing with them, mostly on the slots and I didn't encountered any issues with the software. It seems the function correctly, as I have even generated some significant winnings as well...I don't know, probably they changed something...My advice is to try them out, the casino seems to be legal and very well structured, I never had any issues with them so far. Plus, they have some very good bonuses, especially for new players and this was very good for me, everything worked correctly :)
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norman222 7 years ago Sr. Newbie
I never understood all this pirated machines. Especially the part that if you try to rip off casino then you face law suit and possibly jail. When they do such behaviour the worst that happens to them is that they take them off and fullstop. There should always be people responsible behind every online casino.
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Sylvanas 7 years ago Admin
@cheztwins This article never claims the software ''functions correctly''. Where did you get that from? These are pirated games, they are not audited or tested for fairness, and there is no way to prove the outcomes are truly random. If this casino is not willing to pay for genuine slots, why should we assume they didn't...
@cheztwins This article never claims the software ''functions correctly''. Where did you get that from? These are pirated games, they are not audited or tested for fairness, and there is no way to prove the outcomes are truly random. If this casino is not willing to pay for genuine slots, why should we assume they didn't change the RNG to disadvantage players? They might as well alter the numbers, so that players never win. Despite all of this, you're saying it's ok to trust them on their word? Really?
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zuga 7 years ago Admin
@cheztwins , pirated software means that the games are not original nor genuine. It means their RTP ( return to player ) can be what ever they set it to be without prior approval, it means RNG ( random number generator ) hasnt been audited, so u may as well be burning your money instead. It means they can do what ever they...
@cheztwins , pirated software means that the games are not original nor genuine. It means their RTP ( return to player ) can be what ever they set it to be without prior approval, it means RNG ( random number generator ) hasnt been audited, so u may as well be burning your money instead. It means they can do what ever they please with those games. It also means they not pay royalties to original software providers. It is illegal what they are doing. So yes they are cheating both the players and software provider.
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cheztwins 7 years ago Hero Member
Pirated software would just be software they did not pay for, correct? Just like a pirated movie por song a person could download from the internet. I can understand why people could have hesitation about playing at an online casino that has not 'paid' for the software platform that you are gambling on. However, as far...
Pirated software would just be software they did not pay for, correct? Just like a pirated movie por song a person could download from the internet. I can understand why people could have hesitation about playing at an online casino that has not 'paid' for the software platform that you are gambling on. However, as far as I can see from this article, the software functions correctly and has not been labeled as providing this online casino with an 'unfair house advantage'. CHEATING PLAYERS is very different than CHEATING 'THE MAN'.
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xxxxx 7 years ago Full Member
Yes, I also believe that not everything is going right on this site. I registered there but never paid in, which is probably better after I read this. Such sites are annoying, of course, and they arguably damage the reputation of online casinos in general. I am now limiting myself to two of my favorite reputable sites,...
Yes, I also believe that not everything is going right on this site. I registered there but never paid in, which is probably better after I read this. Such sites are annoying, of course, and they arguably damage the reputation of online casinos in general. I am now limiting myself to two of my favorite reputable sites, I think if you have found two reputable sites where you like to deposit then you don't need to fly around on god knows what sites. But I'm very happy that Latestcasinobonuses keeps us up to date on things like this.
Show moreJa auch ich glaube dass bei dieser Seite nicht alles mit rechten Dingen zugeht. Habe mich zwar dort angemeldet allerdings nie eingezahlt was wohl auch besser so ist nachdem ich das hier gelesen haben. Solche Seiten sind natürlich ärgerlich sie schaden wohl im allgemeinem dem Ruf von Online-Casinos. Ich beschränke mich mittlerweile...
Ja auch ich glaube dass bei dieser Seite nicht alles mit rechten Dingen zugeht. Habe mich zwar dort angemeldet allerdings nie eingezahlt was wohl auch besser so ist nachdem ich das hier gelesen haben. Solche Seiten sind natürlich ärgerlich sie schaden wohl im allgemeinem dem Ruf von Online-Casinos. Ich beschränke mich mittlerweile auf ein zwei meiner seriösen Lieblings-Seiten, ich glaube wenn ein zwei seriöse Seiten gefunden hat wo man gerne einzahlt dann brauch man auch nicht auf weiß gott was für Seiten rumzufliegen. Bin aber sehr froh das Latestcasinobonuses uns auf dem laufenden hält was solche Sachen betrifft.
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princejuju 7 years ago Super Hero
these days alot of fake games casinos , thanks to this site we get warnings
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eberetta1 7 years ago Hero Member
Looks like these casinos are taking one out of the Google playbook. Do first, ask forgiveness later.
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rockycatt 7 years ago Sr. Newbie
A+
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pusher777 7 years ago Mighty Member
..... evewhere they try to play with us ..
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bigbolox_ay 7 years ago Jr. Member
Really can't understand how these people expect to get away with this. Congrats to the people who investigated and reported the situation. Hopefully we won't have to deal with more of these criminals in the near future.
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coolsongss 7 years ago Hero Member
Oh, you got another rogue casino with pirated software. It is great !!! Wow, the job is done professionally by LCB !!! And the rogue group seems to be only growing with the fake business. It is big partly licensing authorities fault. They should be doing this job, or they have to hire LCB or give LCB some prize for catching...
Oh, you got another rogue casino with pirated software. It is great !!! Wow, the job is done professionally by LCB !!! And the rogue group seems to be only growing with the fake business. It is big partly licensing authorities fault. They should be doing this job, or they have to hire LCB or give LCB some prize for catching this kind of rogue behavior !!! :)
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2fast4u 7 years ago Hero Member
cheeky bastards!
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nirvana 7 years ago Super Hero
another one bites the dust! great job as usual LCB
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