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Reviewed by Mike Malkovich· Updated 6 August 2026· ✓ Fact-checked by the Casinofy team· Read the full method →Cresus at a glance
Summary by Mike Malkovich
This is a warning page. Cresus Casino once appeared on Casinofy; we removed it, and the record that has since emerged is among the worst we have documented. The casino no longer operates.
Cresus targeted French players without a French licence and became, by the regulator's own account, the country's biggest illegal casino site, with more than two million visits in a single month before the authorities moved.
Why we warn against it
- Blocked by France's regulator ANJ (June 2024) citing numerous unpaid-winnings reports
- Dodged enforcement through mirror domains after the block
- Two executives arrested October 2025: illegal-gambling and money-laundering charges
- Players cut off from accounts and balances when the site went dark
- No licence for its main market: no regulator able to force refunds
Trust & safety
Licences
- Curaçao
Company & licensing
The facts on record for this operator
In-depth review
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Why Cresus Casino is on our blacklist
The documented timeline, verified August 2026:
- 20 June 2024ANJ, the French gambling regulator, orders ISPs to block cresuscasino.com. Its official communiqué cites "numerous reports from people who do not receive their winnings" and warns players about non-payment, payment fraud and data theft. ANJ noted the site drew over two million visits in May 2024, France's biggest illegal casino at the time.
- After the blockthe operator dodges enforcement via mirror domains such as cresus-casinos.com, triggering further ANJ blocking orders.
- July 2024a criminal investigation opens, seeded by ANJ player complaints.
- 9 October 2025French prosecutors arrest two executives, presented to a Paris judge on charges of operating illegal gambling as an organized gang (up to 7 years / €200k fine) and money laundering. Investigators estimate roughly €1bn in revenue since 2021, routed through Cyprus and Curaçao shell companies.
- Around 18 October 2025the site goes dark for good; players report being cut off from accounts and pending balances, including one reported case of €87,000 frozen.
What this means for players
An unlicensed casino means no regulator can force a payout: ANJ could block and prosecute, but not refund. The documented victim losses in the criminal file and the unpaid-winnings reports that triggered the block are exactly why licence checks matter before depositing anywhere.
If you lost money at Cresus
- Keep every record: account statements, deposit receipts, screenshots of balances and support conversations.
- French residents can report to ANJ and join or follow the criminal proceedings, as documented victims are part of the case file.
- Beware of "fund recovery" services asking for upfront fees; they prey on exactly this situation.
Safer alternatives
Only play where a real regulator stands behind the licence. See our recommended online casinos and the full list of casinos we don't recommend.
Games & software
1,350 games · 6 game types · 17 providers
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Relax GamingPayments & withdrawals
7 methods · Withdrawal limits: 2,500 Weekly / 10K Monthly
Maestro
MasterCard
Neteller
Skrill
Visa
Bitcoin
EthereumMaking a deposit is an effortless venture when you are a member of Cresus Casino. Choose between cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. Alternatively, use Visa, MasterCard, or Skrill.
| Deposit Method | Time Frame | Min | Max |
| Visa | Instant | € 20 | Contact Support |
| MasterCard | Instant | € 20 | Contact Support |
| Interac | Instant | € 20 | Contact Support |
| Skrill | Instant | € 20 | Contact Support |
| Bank Transfer | Instant | € 20 | Contact Support |
| Bitcoin | Instant | € 20 | Contact Support |
| Ethereum | Instant | € 20 | Contact Support |
| Litecoin | Instant | € 20 | Contact Support |
| Ripple | Instant | € 20 | Contact Support |
Withdraw your winnings using the same method as you deposited funds. Crypto withdrawals are possible, players are able to utilize Ripple, or use Skrill. Take a look at some of the methods available to you here below.
| Withdrawal Method | Time Frame | Min | Max |
| Visa | Instant | € 50 | € 2500 |
| MasterCard | Instant | € 50 | € 2500 |
| Interac | Instant | € 50 | € 2500 |
| Skrill | Instant | € 50 | € 2500 |
| Bank Transfer | Instant | € 50 | € 2500 |
| Bitcoin | Instant | Contact Support | Contact Support |
| Ethereum | Instant | Contact Support | Contact Support |
| Litecoin | Instant | Contact Support | Contact Support |
| Ripple | 5 to 15 Minutes | $ 30 | Contact Support |
Our verdict on Cresus
Our verdict: this was an illegal operation that ended in criminal proceedings. On 20 June 2024 France's gambling regulator ANJ ordered internet providers to block cresuscasino.com, citing numerous reports from players who did not receive their winnings, and warning of payment fraud and data-theft risk. The operator dodged the block with mirror domains, and in October 2025 French prosecutors arrested two executives on charges of running illegal gambling as an organized gang and money laundering. Investigators put revenue at roughly €1bn since 2021.
The site shut for good around October 2025, and players were left cut off from accounts and balances. ANJ has no power to force an offshore operator to refund players. If you lost money, the French criminal case is the realistic avenue. Keep your evidence.
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Cresus FAQ
What happened to Cresus Casino?
France's regulator ANJ ordered ISPs to block it on 20 June 2024, citing numerous reports of unpaid winnings. The operator dodged the block with mirror domains until French prosecutors arrested two executives in October 2025 on illegal-gambling and money-laundering charges. The site then shut for good.
Can I get my money back from Cresus Casino?
There is no regulator able to force a refund: the casino was unlicensed for the French market it targeted. The realistic route is the French criminal case: keep your deposit records and balance screenshots, and report to ANJ if you are in France. Avoid paid 'fund recovery' offers.
Is any site called Cresus Casino today legitimate?
Treat any current site using the Cresus name as unrelated to the original, and remember the original itself was an illegal operation. Check any casino's licence against the regulator's own register before depositing.
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