Hacker’s Leak Exposes Secret Owners of Curaçao’s Gambling Empire
Berlin-based researcher Lilith Wittmann hacked the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) in December 2025, exposing confidential documents that reveal the true owners of hundreds of online gambling companies. The leak, published by Follow the Money and international partners, shows that the CGA routinely issued licenses without verifying beneficial ownership or requiring complete information. The documents identify individuals behind major platforms like Stake, 1xBet, and Blaze, many of whom were previously anonymous or undisclosed. While the CGA acknowledged the breach, it cited a transition period under new 2024 laws as a reason for lax oversight. Wittmann has indicated plans to release the full list of ultimate beneficial owners, potentially exposing the identities of operators behind crypto casinos and other high-profile gambling sites.