Compliance Review: Moonlite, Leon.bet, and Associated Payment Facilitators

Overview

This compliance-focused review examines Leon.bet, an online casino brand operated by Moonlite N.V.. The operator holds a Curaçao license for a limited set of Leon-branded domains and an additional offshore authorization from the Kahnawake Gaming Commission. According to available corporate information, Covimal Limited in Cyprus acts as a payment agent.

Despite these licenses, the Leon brand appears to operate a broad network of domains—many of which are not individually licensed—while accepting customers from multiple regulated jurisdictions. Based on these observations, the Leon scheme has been included in a red compliance category.

Compliance Check Findings

During a multi-day review conducted in July 2024, registrations were completed via several Leon-related websites using EEA and UK residency details. In some instances, users were notified that their country might be restricted; however, registration still proceeded. This behavior raises compliance concerns, as Leon lacks authorization to actively acquire customers and accept deposits from jurisdictions such as Germany, Italy, France, Austria, and other EEA countries.

Although Moonlite N.V. maintains a Curaçao license for a small number of Leon domains, the brand operates dozens of additional domain variants (e.g., leon-numbered domains) without corresponding licenses. Traffic analysis for selected domains indicates substantial user access from EEA jurisdictions and Russia, suggesting cross-border activity beyond the scope of the stated authorizations. The size and complexity of this domain network further complicate oversight and represent an additional compliance risk.

Collectively, Leon-branded websites attract several million visits per month. A significant portion of this traffic originates from countries where the operator is not authorized to provide gambling services.

Licensing and Jurisdictional Scope

• Primary license: Curaçao (limited number of domains)
• Additional offshore license: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
  Neither authorization permits regulated gambling operations within EEA jurisdictions.

Given these limitations and the observed operational footprint, Moonlite N.V. and the Leon Casino brand are assessed as high-risk from a regulatory compliance perspective.

Payment Facilitators and Cashier Infrastructure

The cashier solution identified during testing was Dropayment, operated by Pix Pay Ltd.. Pix Pay Ltd. is reportedly operated by Uruguayan citizen and resident Stella Caterin Martinez Marroche. Traffic data suggests that a majority of Dropayment’s referral traffic originates from Leon-related websites.

Available payment methods include:

• Credit and debit cards
• E-vouchers
• Cryptocurrencies

Identified payment processors associated with the scheme include MiFinity and CASHlib, among others.

Key Data: Leon.bet

Share Information

Individuals with relevant information regarding the Leon Group, its management, operational practices, or associated payment facilitators are invited to submit documentation via the Scam-Or Project whistleblower section. Submissions are handled with appropriate source protection.