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BC.GAME (Cryptocurrency Casino)

BC.GAME is a cryptocurrency-based online casino platform established in 2017.[1] It operates as a provably fair gambling platform, meaning its game outcomes are verifiable by players using cryptographic methods. The casino was launched by Media Games Malta (EU) Limited in 2017[2] and has conducted its operations through Curaçao-registered entities (BlockDance B.V. originally, then Small House B.V.).[3][4] The founding team maintains a low profile; one publicly known co-founder, “Steven,” has represented BC.GAME at industry events,[5][6] while its CEO is known by the alias “Jack Dorset” or “Jack Dorsey.”[7][8] Chris Butler has served in operations and affiliate roles, contributing to strategic partnerships.[9][10] BC.GAME is privately held; ownership and financial details are not publicly disclosed.

BC.GAME’s business model centers on offering online gambling services exclusively through cryptocurrencies. It supports over 100 different cryptocurrencies[11] and was among the first casinos to implement Bitcoin’s Lightning Network for instant, low-fee transfers.[12] BC.GAME also introduced its own ecosystem token, $BC, on the Solana blockchain, using a buyback-and-burn mechanism that aims to reduce circulating supply.[13][14] The company was licensed under Curaçao eGaming but became embroiled in legal disputes in 2024, culminating in a court ruling declaring two BC.GAME operating entities bankrupt in Curaçao. BC.GAME has since withdrawn from Curaçao’s licensing regime, stating plans to obtain alternative or local licenses in regulated markets.[15]

Overview

BC.GAME was initially launched in 2017 and quickly positioned itself as an “end-to-end crypto” gambling site, offering a wide range of casino games and, later, a sportsbook. Gamblers deposit cryptocurrencies into their accounts, place wagers in crypto, and can withdraw winnings in the same coins, typically without traditional KYC, though more stringent identity checks apply in certain jurisdictions or for large withdrawals.[16] The core revenue sources are the house edge on casino games and margins on sports bets.

The site introduced its own token, $BC, built on Solana. BC.GAME regularly uses part of the platform’s revenue to buy back $BC on the open market and burn it, aiming to increase the token’s scarcity over time.[17] While not charging fees beyond blockchain transaction costs, BC.GAME may also derive revenue from exchange spreads, treasury holdings, and certain promotions.

Operations and Business Strategy

BC.GAME operates internationally but faces regional restrictions, with certain countries disallowed. Key components of its strategy include:

  • Global Reach via Crypto: The platform is accessible in multiple languages and supports a broad set of cryptocurrencies. BC.GAME has historically taken advantage of gaps in fiat-only gambling restrictions, allowing it to scale worldwide.
  • Partnerships and Sponsorships: BC.GAME invests heavily in sports marketing. In September 2022, it became the global crypto casino sponsor of the Argentina national football team for the FIFA World Cup 2022.[18] The company also partnered with Cloud9 in esports.[19] In July 2024, BC.GAME signed a multi-year shirt sponsorship with Leicester City F.C. reportedly worth £30 million.[20]
  • Marketing and User Acquisition: BC.GAME uses affiliate networks, prominent promotions (e.g., free spins, VIP Club perks), and big-event lotteries. It leverages a community-chat feature enabling players to tip each other, emphasizing a communal gambling environment.
  • Product Differentiation: BC.GAME hosts thousands of slot titles, third-party live tables, and in-house “original” games (e.g., Crash, Dice).[21] A full sportsbook was added in 2022, covering traditional and esports betting.
  • Regulatory Compliance: BC.GAME historically operated with a Curaçao eGaming sub-license. In 2023–2024, Curaçao revised its licensing framework (LOK), and BC.GAME secured one of the new direct licenses before legal disputes escalated.[22] By late 2024, BC.GAME withdrew from Curaçao, citing an “increasingly hostile” regulatory environment and announcing plans to pursue licenses in other jurisdictions.[23]

Technology and Platform Details

BC.GAME uses traditional iGaming infrastructure with blockchain integrations to facilitate cryptocurrency deposits, withdrawals, and provably fair outcomes. Key elements include:

  • Provably Fair Mechanisms: In-house “original” games use cryptographic hashing (client seed, server seed) that players can verify to ensure results were not manipulated.[24] BC.GAME is a verified operator of the Crypto Gambling Foundation.
  • Blockchain Integration: The platform accepts over 100 coins, from Bitcoin (including Lightning Network) to Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tron, and more.[25] BC.GAME also supports stablecoins and introduced its $BC token for in-platform utility.
  • Security: All web traffic is encrypted. Users are encouraged to enable two-factor authentication. BC.GAME uses risk-control systems to detect multi-accounting, bot usage, or hacking attempts.[26]
  • Responsible Gambling Tools: Over time, BC.GAME has introduced self-exclusion features, wager limits, and other measures to address problem gambling risks. The company claims to comply with more rigorous KYC requirements in certain jurisdictions.

Notable Events and Developments

2017 – Launch

BC.GAME began as a small crypto-only casino with a few proprietary games and Bitcoin deposits.[27] Its focus on provably fair games and crypto payments gave it an early following in the Bitcoin gambling community.

2019–2020 – Expansion

The platform added more original games (Crash, Dice, Roulette) and introduced third-party slots, growing to thousands of titles. BC.GAME also expanded crypto support to Ethereum, Litecoin, Tron, EOS, and beyond, and introduced social features like chat and forums.

2021 – Recognition

BC.GAME gained industry accolades; it won “Blockchain Gaming Platform of the Year” at AIBC 2021. By then, it supported 40+ cryptocurrencies and over 5,000 games.

2022 – Sportsbook and Sponsorships

BC.GAME launched a full sportsbook, covering traditional sports and esports. Major sponsorship deals included Cloud9 (esports) and the Argentina national football team for the FIFA World Cup 2022.[28] Argentina’s subsequent victory garnered significant exposure for the brand.

2023 – Awards and $BC Token Launch

BC.GAME introduced its native token, $BC, on Solana, with buyback-and-burn mechanics.[29] It continued to expand its game offerings (totaling 6,000–8,000) and won “Best Casino Operator of 2023” at SiGMA Europe.[30]

2024 – Growth and Legal Challenges

BC.GAME sponsored Leicester City F.C. for ~£30 million; Cloud9 rebranded its acquired Dota 2 team to “Cloud9 BC.GAME.”[31] However, a Curaçao court declared BC.GAME’s operating companies bankrupt amid a player lawsuit, prompting BC.GAME to exit Curaçao. BC.GAME has appealed the ruling and continued operations under alternative licensing.[32]

Controversies and Legal Issues

BC.GAME has faced criticism over alleged delayed or withheld player payouts. Some players and watchdog sites accused the platform of “slow-pay or no-pay” tactics, especially for large crypto wins or suspected bonus abuse.[33] BC.GAME representatives have claimed they enforce anti-fraud rules and pay legitimate claims.

In 2024, a Dutch advocacy group filed a lawsuit in Curaçao alleging systemic non-payment of player winnings. The court ruled that BC.GAME’s corporate entities had failed to meet obligations, declared them bankrupt in Curaçao, and appointed a trustee.[34] BC.GAME disputed the ruling and withdrew from the jurisdiction, calling it “erroneous” and insisting the company remains solvent.[35] This legal battle threatened BC.GAME’s sponsorship deal with Leicester City F.C., though the club opted to continue despite the controversy.[36] Regulators in Australia and the Netherlands had previously flagged BC.GAME for serving their markets without proper licensing.[37]

Financial and Market Performance

No public financial statements exist, but BC.GAME’s sponsorships and marketing expenditures indicate significant revenue and cash flow. Analysts estimate its annual profits in the tens of millions of dollars, given its capacity to fund multi-year sponsorships worth tens of millions of pounds.[38] Traffic data ranks it among the most visited crypto casinos. Within the crypto-only gambling segment, BC.GAME competes with Stake.com, Bitstarz, and Roobet, frequently appearing in top-tier industry awards.[39][40]

BC.GAME’s token, $BC, has had a fluctuating market capitalization in the tens of millions of dollars. The company regularly buys back and burns $BC, suggesting some level of consistent revenue to support the mechanism.[41] If BC.GAME obtains more local licenses and regulatory approvals, it may expand beyond the cryptocurrency niche into new, highly regulated regions.

References

  1. ↑ https://www.thexboxhub.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bc-game/#:~:text=BC,over%20100%20hundred%20different%20cryptocurrencies
  2. ↑ https://coingape.com/bc-game-an-in-depth-review-of-the-finest-multi-currency-casino/#:~:text=A%20decentralized%20application%2C%20BC,and%20over%2010%2C000%20slot%20machines
  3. ↑ https://gamblica.com/en/news/bc-game-named-crypto-casino-of-the-year/#:~:text=BC,2022%2C%20capping%20a%20stellar%20year
  4. ↑ https://sbceurasia.com/en/2024/11/26/bc-game-declared-bankrupt-in-curacao/#:~:text=The%20Joint%20Court%20of%20Justice,entered%20bankruptcy%20earlier%20this%20month
  5. ↑ https://decrypt.co/206813/bc-game-honored-with-the-best-casino-operator-2023-award-by-sigma#:~:text=Steven%2C%20the%20Co,%E2%80%9D
  6. ↑ https://gamblica.com/en/news/bc-game-named-crypto-casino-of-the-year/#:~:text=Co,%E2%80%9D
  7. ↑ https://www.dlnews.com/research/bcgame-launches-wukong-slot-game-now-playable-with-crypto/#:~:text=,powered%20gaming
  8. ↑ https://cointelegraph.com/press-releases/bcgame-secures-new-curacao-lok-license-enhancing-legal-compliance-and-global-reach#:~:text=Jack%20Dorsey%2C%20the%20CEO%20of,GAME%2C%20said
  9. ↑ https://sbcamericas.com/2022/09/12/afa-bc-game-crypto-casino-sponsor/#:~:text=The%20partnership%20will%20also%20see,Game%20players
  10. ↑ https://affpapa.com/igamingaffiliate/chris-butler/#:~:text=Chris%20Butler%20is%20the%20Operations,of%20the%20Crypto%20Gambling%20Foundation
  11. ↑ https://www.thexboxhub.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bc-game/#:~:text=BC,over%20100%20hundred%20different%20cryptocurrencies
  12. ↑ https://cloud9.gg/cloud9-expands-esports-portfolio-with-entity-acquisition-partnering-with-bc-game/#:~:text=BC.GAME%20is%20a%20community,Team%2C%20and%20esports%20organization%20Cloud9
  13. ↑ https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/bc-token#:~:text=What%20is%20BCGame%20Coin%20about%3F
  14. ↑ https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/bc-token#:~:text=What%20makes%20BCGame%20Coin%20unique%3F
  15. ↑ https://igamingbusiness.com/strategy/management/bc-game-withdraws-curacao/#:~:text=Cryptocurrency%20gambling%20operator%20BC%20Game,operating%20environment%20in%20the%20region
  16. ↑ https://www.thexboxhub.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bc-game/#:~:text=currencies%20%E2%80%93%20players%20can%20use,over%20100%20hundred%20different%20cryptocurrencies
  17. ↑ https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/bc-token#:~:text=What%20makes%20BCGame%20Coin%20unique%3F
  18. ↑ https://sbcamericas.com/2022/09/12/afa-bc-game-crypto-casino-sponsor/#:~:text=Said%20to%20%E2%80%98open%20an%20international,World%20Cup%202022%20this%20winter
  19. ↑ https://cloud9.gg/cloud9-expands-esports-portfolio-with-entity-acquisition-partnering-with-bc-game/#:~:text=The%20Entity%20acquisition%20marks%20the,to%20bring%20home%20major%20titles
  20. ↑ https://www.cityam.com/ahead-of-the-game-leicester-city-decide-to-stick-with-embattled-sponsor/#:~:text=The%20crypto%20gaming%20firm%E2%80%99s%20two,5m
  21. ↑ https://coingape.com/bc-game-an-in-depth-review-of-the-finest-multi-currency-casino/#:~:text=A%20decentralized%20application%2C%20BC,and%20over%2010%2C000%20slot%20machines
  22. ↑ https://cointelegraph.com/press-releases/bcgame-secures-new-curacao-lok-license-enhancing-legal-compliance-and-global-reach#:~:text=Willemstad%2C%20Cura%C3%A7ao%2C%20April%2022nd%2C%202024%2C,for%20its%20global%20user%20base
  23. ↑ https://igamingbusiness.com/strategy/management/bc-game-withdraws-curacao/#:~:text=BC%20Game%20outlined%20concerns%20over,said%2C%20particularly%20its%20bankruptcy%20law
  24. ↑ https://help.bc.game/en/articles/7845617-provable-fairness-in-online-gambling#:~:text=BC,To%20learn%20more
  25. ↑ https://cloud9.gg/cloud9-expands-esports-portfolio-with-entity-acquisition-partnering-with-bc-game/#:~:text=BC.GAME%20is%20a%20community,Team%2C%20and%20esports%20organization%20Cloud9
  26. ↑ https://www.freetips.com/bookmakers/bc-game/#:~:text=BC.Game%20Review%202025%20,Game%20app
  27. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE6TlfKB2Cw#:~:text=Dorsey%20www,supports%20100%2B%20cryptocurrencies%2C%20and
  28. ↑ https://sbcamericas.com/2022/09/12/afa-bc-game-crypto-casino-sponsor/#:~:text=Said%20to%20%E2%80%98open%20an%20international,World%20Cup%202022%20this%20winter
  29. ↑ https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/bc-token#:~:text=What%20is%20BCGame%20Coin%20about%3F
  30. ↑ https://decrypt.co/206813/bc-game-honored-with-the-best-casino-operator-2023-award-by-sigma#:~:text=Leading%20online%20casino%20BC,the%20regulated%20online%20gambling%20space
  31. ↑ https://cloud9.gg/cloud9-expands-esports-portfolio-with-entity-acquisition-partnering-with-bc-game/#:~:text=Team%20has%20been%20rebranded%20as,GAME%20Dota%202
  32. ↑ https://sbceurasia.com/en/2024/11/26/bc-game-declared-bankrupt-in-curacao/#:~:text=BC,a%20contentious%20transition%20of%20ownership
  33. ↑ https://www.casinomeister.com/forums/threads/bc-game-lots-of-complaints-but-no-resolutions.103008/#:~:text=As%20you%20will%20see%20in,same%20thing%20over%20and%20over
  34. ↑ https://sbceurasia.com/en/2024/11/26/bc-game-declared-bankrupt-in-curacao/#:~:text=The%20Joint%20Court%20of%20Justice,entered%20bankruptcy%20earlier%20this%20month
  35. ↑ https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/bc-game-curacao-bankruptcy/#:~:text=BC%20Game%20operated%20illegally%20in,Australia%20and%20Netherlands
  36. ↑ https://www.cityam.com/ahead-of-the-game-leicester-city-decide-to-stick-with-embattled-sponsor/#:~:text=The%20crypto%20gaming%20firm%E2%80%99s%20two,5m
  37. ↑ https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/bc-game-curacao-bankruptcy/#:~:text=BC%20Game%20has%20been%20flagged,the%20market%20in%20October%202022
  38. ↑ https://www.cityam.com/ahead-of-the-game-leicester-city-decide-to-stick-with-embattled-sponsor/#:~:text=BC,which%20has%20already%20been%20paid
  39. ↑ https://gamblica.com/en/news/bc-game-named-crypto-casino-of-the-year/#:~:text=BC,2022%2C%20capping%20a%20stellar%20year
  40. ↑ https://decrypt.co/206813/bc-game-honored-with-the-best-casino-operator-2023-award-by-sigma#:~:text=Leading%20online%20casino%20BC,the%20regulated%20online%20gambling%20space
  41. ↑ https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/bc-token#:~:text=What%20makes%20BCGame%20Coin%20unique%3F
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