BlockDance B.V.

General description

BlockDance B.V. is a company registered in Curaçao that specialized in operating cryptocurrency casinos and betting platforms. The company's main and most well-known brand was the BC.Game platform, which was launched in 2017. The platform positioned itself as a cryptocurrency casino with a focus on sports betting, cybersports and gambling.

The company became known for its focus on the cryptocurrency segment of the market, offering a wide range of digital assets for deposits and withdrawals. BC.Game has been active in developing partnerships in the sports industry, including sponsorship of English club Leicester City and esports club Cloud9. However, over the past two years, the company has faced significant regulatory and financial challenges that have led to significant changes to its structure and operations.

The company has also faced significant regulatory and financial challenges that have led to significant changes to its structure and operations.

License and Jurisdiction

BlockDance B.V. was originally based on the Curaçao eGaming license issued by Curaçao Interactive Licenses (C.I.L.). However, in October 2024, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulatory authority, imposed a fine of €280,000 per week (maximum €840,000) for operating without a license in the Netherlands.

The investigation revealed that the bc.game platform and bcgame.lu allowed Dutch players to create accounts, make deposits and gamble without any technical barriers to prevent access from the Netherlands, despite the regulator's instructions.

In November 2024, the Joint Court of Justice of Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and the BES Islands declared BlockDance B.V. and Small House B.V. bankrupt. The court found that players were left owing more than €2.1 million in unpaid funds. The company voluntarily revoked its Curaçao license in December 2024, a day before the regulator was due to announce its revocation.

The company voluntarily revoked its Curaçao license in December 2024.

Gambling sites

BlockDance B.V.'s main platform was BC.Game, a cryptocurrency casino and betting platform that offered:

• Over 10,000 game titles from leading developers
• Integration with providers NetEnt, BetSoft, KA Gaming, Igrosoft and High5 Games
• Live casino section with real-time games
• Cybersports and sports betting sections with high odds

The platform had a welcome bonus of up to 1 BTC plus 100 free spins with a wagering requirement of 45x on deposit and bonus and 40x on free spins winnings.

In April 2024, BC.Game's management operations were transferred to Small House B.V., which claimed to have acquired only the platform's assets while excluding the liabilities to players accumulated under the management of BlockDance B.V. However, the court later found that operational continuity was evident, which was one of the reasons for the bankruptcy.

Key Features

The cryptocurrency focus was the main differentiator of the platform. BC.Game supported over 60 different cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, TRON, Cardano, Dogecoin, Solana and a host of alternative tokens. It avoided the high fees of traditional financial companies and offered competitive odds in cybersports.

Cybersports and high odds attracted users due to its coverage of BLAST, VCT, League of Legends Worlds, ESL and regional league matches. The platform offered odds that rivaled or exceeded those of similar operators.

The bonus system included tiered welcome packages with deposit bonuses and free spins, daily cashback and VIP program rewards.

24-hour support was available via live chat in multiple languages.

A 24/7 support was available.

Markets

BlockDance B.V. initially sought to cover the international market, with a particular focus on the European and Asian regions. The platform accepted players from more than 150 countries, although its terms of service included restrictions for certain jurisdictions.

In 2024, following the revocation of its Curaçao license, BC.Game's remaining operations were moved under the license of the Government of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan (Union of Comoros) issued by Twocent Technology Ltd. (registered in Belize). However, this license includes restrictions that exclude service to players from Australia, Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

The license includes restrictions that exclude service to players from Australia, Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Conclusion

BlockDance B.V. was an example of an operator that was active in the cryptocurrency segment of online gambling, but faced serious regulatory challenges. The company was fined by the Dutch regulator for unlicensed activities and declared bankruptcy for failing to meet financial obligations to players.

Current status: BlockDance B.V. as a legal entity is no longer active. The BC.Game brand continues to operate under other legal entities using Anjouan offshore licenses, but its reputation has been significantly damaged by bankruptcy, license revocations and lawsuits from entities representing the interests of unpaid players.

Recommendation for players: When choosing a casino, it is recommended to give preference to operators with licenses from reputable European regulators such as Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) or UK Gambling Commission, which provide reliable protection for players and demonstrate transparency in operations.