Last verified in this archive: 2026-10-29. BetVerity will continuously maintain on this page a record of officially confirmed online casino, sportsbook, and crypto gambling platform closures in 2026. This list is not an exhaustive statistic of all closed platforms worldwide. Please distinguish between complete brand closures, market exits from a single country, license surrenders, corporate bankruptcies, and regulatory suspensions; their impacts on player accounts are not the same.
Major Confirmed Closures and Exits in 2026
| Brand | Important Date | Market | Nature of Event |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Primedice | 2026-10-08 | Crypto Gambling | Official brand closure, Dice game continues on Stake |
| BresBet | 2026-09-04 | UK | Surrendered remote gambling license, subsequent withdrawal difficulty reports |
| Bet St George | 2026-09-04 | UK | Surrendered license, administrators appointed confirmed in 2026-10 |
| Jackpotbet A/S | 2026-06-18 | Denmark | Declared bankrupt, gambling license revoked |
| NRG Bet | 2026-05-20 | UK | Operator Sharedbet surrendered relevant remote license |
| Gentleman Jim | 2026-05-13 | UK | Online brand announced closure |
| Sporttrade | 2026-05-25 | US | Exited online sports betting operations |
The distinct events above cannot all be summarized uniformly as "company bankruptcy." Below is a breakdown of the original announcements and subsequent issues players need to pay attention to.
2026-10: Primedice Closes, Old Accounts Should Contact Official Support
Primedice official website confirmed: This Bitcoin dice gambling site launched in 2013 officially closed on 2026-10-08. Login functionality on the original site has been terminated, while the Dice game continues to be offered on Stake. This is a brand business closure and does not mean the same game mechanic has disappeared from the market.
For users who still have unclaimed balances or questions about old accounts, Primedice officially directs users to Stake's official Help Center. Players should check the original site's announcement first and not trust strangers on social media platforms claiming they can "recover Primedice accounts" for a fee.
Official source: https://primedice.com/
2026-09: BresBet and Bet St George Surrender UK Licenses
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) suspended the operating licenses of BresBet Ltd and Bet St George Ltd on 2026-08-28, stating it was reviewing suspected shortcomings in social responsibility and anti-money laundering compliance. Both operators surrendered their licenses on 2026-09-04.
The UKGC subsequently stated on 2026-09-30 that it had noted some BresBet customers were unable to withdraw funds smoothly; on 2026-10-16, it confirmed that Bet St George Ltd had appointed administrators. Official sources have not equated BresBet's situation with Bet St George's administration process, and media reports should not confuse the two companies.
Affected Bet St George users can seek information via the administration contact email betstgeorge@btguk.com published in regulatory announcements. BresBet users should retain records of withdrawal requests and account balances, and follow further announcements from the UKGC.
Official source: https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/suspension-of-licences-bresbet-ltd-and-bet-st-george-ltd
2026-06: Danish Jackpotbet Bankrupt, Balance Claims Enter Special Proceedings
Danish gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden confirmed in an announcement on 2026-08-21 that Jackpotbet A/S was declared bankrupt on 2026-06-18, resulting in the revocation of its online casino and betting operating license in Denmark. Earlier on 2026-04-22, the company had entered restructuring proceedings. The regulator advises players with remaining account funds or unresolved claims to contact the designated bankruptcy trustee, rather than waiting for the defunct website to automatically resume operations.
Official source: https://spillemyndigheden.dk/en-us/news-articles/gambling-operator-declared-bankrupt
2026-05: UK Brand Closures and US Market Exit
Gentleman Jim officially announced it would cease online services on 2026-05-13 and outlined how pre-closure bets and balances would be handled; this should be described as a brand closure, rather than full business liquidation of the operator. Additionally, according to UKGC records, Sharedbet Limited, the operating entity of NRG Bet, surrendered its relevant remote license on 2026-05-20.
An official announcement from US sports betting platform Sporttrade stated that it ceased accepting online sports wagers on 2026-05-25 and provided instructions for handling remaining funds. Sporttrade's case is an operational business exit and cannot be directly described as company bankruptcy.
Official sources: https://gentlemanjim.bet/ ; https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-register/business/detail/63635 ; https://new.getsporttrade.com/
Regional Exits Do Not Equal Global Shutdowns: Brazil's 2026 Ban
On 2026-09-25, Brazil published MP nº 1.394/2026, prohibiting fixed-odds gambling operations, offerings, and related promotion within the country, and scheduling the shutdown of affected gambling websites and apps starting from 2026-10-06. The Brazilian government noted on 2026-10-06 that the vast majority of the original 188 authorized websites had ceased local operations. This is a policy-driven shutdown in the Brazilian market and does not mean all 188 multinational gambling companies have gone bankrupt globally. This year's list will itemize regional exits separately to avoid misleading readers.
Official source: https://www.gov.br/fazenda/pt-br/composicao/orgaos/secretaria-de-premios-e-apostas/medida-provisoria-ndeg-1-394-2026-entenda-as-novas-regras-para-as-apostas-de-quota-fixa
Closure Not Yet Complete: Maverick Games Transition Period
Maverick Games' official timeline specifies that it ceased accepting wagers on 2026-10-16, with a planned website shutdown on 2026-11-02. As of 2026-10-29, 2026-11-02 has not yet arrived, so this page marks it only as a "closure transition period," and the final status will be updated once subsequent verification is completed.
Official website: https://www.maverickgames.com/
Frequently Asked Questions by Players: What Happens to Balances After Closure?
First, verify whether the operator or regulator has published a definitive closure announcement, and save records of account balances, deposits, bets, withdrawal requests, and customer support communications. Second, check whether official arrangements have been made for balance refunds, account migrations, or bankruptcy claim filings; if the operator provided services in a regulated market, check the complaint channels recognized by the corresponding regulatory authority.
Do not transfer money to so-called "account unfreezing customer service," and do not surrender verification codes, wallet seed phrases, or private keys. A license suspension does not equal bankruptcy; that some accounts can receive refunds does not mean all balances will definitely be reimbursed in full.
BetVerity's Verification Method and Commitment to Continuous Updates
This archive prioritizes official gambling company websites, governments, regulatory bodies, courts, and official corporate documents. A company will not be classified as permanently closed based solely on social media rumors, temporary website outages, or expired domain names. Whenever substantive evidence is obtained, we will update the brand status, clarify original announcement dates, and maintain historical records. This article is for industry information and consumer rights reference only and does not represent any involved gambling company; readers must comply with local laws and legal age requirements.