Mystake and six sister crypto-casino sites operated by Curaçao-based Santeda International B.V. went dark for approximately 20 hours on the evening of Sunday, June 14, after multiple B2B slot suppliers withdrew their game content. Research organization GAMRS reported the blackout affected Mystake, Goldenbet, Donbet, Velobet, Cosmobet, Freshbet, and Rolletto, with some sites displaying 404 errors while others operated with stripped game libraries. The outage followed sustained pressure on slot suppliers to stop serving unlicensed operators targeting UK consumers, according to GAMRS chief executive Jordan Lea, who stated users were left uncertain about their funds for the duration of the disruption. GAMRS estimates the Santeda network generated roughly $4.7 billion in turnover during 2025, with 64% of revenue derived from British players despite the sites operating without UK Gambling Commission licenses.
Mystake Network Returns With Reduced Game Catalog
Most brands in the Santeda network resumed operations the day after the June 14 blackout, though with thinner game libraries than before the supplier exodus. Mystake described the disruption as "scheduled maintenance" on X, while GAMRS chief executive Jordan Lea told reporters that for "20 or so hours, users were left not knowing if their funds were gone or not." Lea stated the sites were down on mobile across the UK and most of Europe. The network's sportsbook and cryptocurrency payment infrastructure continued functioning throughout the outage. Within a day of returning online, Mystake promoted World Cup betting on its X account.
GAMRS Estimates $4.7 Billion Annual Turnover
GAMRS research estimates the Santeda network turned over approximately $4.7 billion (£3.51 billion) in 2025, with Mystake alone accounting for about $1.6 billion (£1.2 billion) of that total. The research organization calculated that roughly 64% of network revenue came from UK consumers, with approximately $2.7 billion (£2.02 billion) deposited by British players annually. The brands utilize "not on Gamstop" affiliate marketing targeting self-excluded gamblers. GAMRS reported that 96 UK respondents lost approximately $322,500 (£241,152) on Mystake.
Santeda Dissolved UK Companies Ahead of Outage
As regulatory scrutiny increased, Santeda transferred its Curaçao license from Santeda International B.V. to a vehicle called GTW B.V., then dissolved both entities. GAMRS has tracked the network for months leading up to the June 14 outage. The organization noted that pressure on suppliers and payment processors serving unlicensed sites tends to push operators further offshore rather than shut them down entirely.
FAQ
What caused Mystake and sister sites to go offline on June 14?
Multiple B2B slot suppliers withdrew their game content from the Santeda network on June 14 after sustained pressure to stop serving unlicensed operators, causing Mystake, Goldenbet, Donbet, Velobet, Cosmobet, Freshbet, and Rolletto to experience a 20-hour blackout.
How much revenue does the Santeda network generate from UK players?
GAMRS estimates the Santeda network turned over approximately $4.7 billion in 2025, with 64% of revenue — roughly $2.7 billion — coming from British consumers despite the sites operating without UK Gambling Commission licenses.
Did Mystake users lose access to their funds during the outage?
GAMRS chief executive Jordan Lea stated that for approximately 20 hours on June 14, users were left uncertain about whether their funds were accessible, though the sites' cryptocurrency payment rails and sportsbook continued operating throughout the disruption.
