Fake Games Detected on Ricabet, Gamecheck Investigation Finds
Fake casino games have been detected on Ricabet, a major offshore online gambling platform primarily targeting players in Brazil, according to a report published by Gamecheck. Ricabet is a highly visible online casino that, according to the findings, has been misleading players for an extended period by operating non-genuine games.
Gamecheck’s investigation into Ricabet has been ongoing for approximately two months. During this period, multiple games available on the platform were systematically reviewed and cross-checked, with involvement from multiple game providers and technical specialists. As a result of these checks, fake games were identified on the site.
What Is a Fake Game?
Fake games are titles that are presented as if they belong to well-known software providers, but whose underlying behaviour does not match that of legitimate, provider-hosted games.
From a technical standpoint, one of the first steps in such an investigation is to verify whether launching a game initiates a live connection to the actual game provider’s servers. For example, when playing genuine software from providers such as Hacksaw Gaming, the game client normally establishes observable and consistent calls to the provider’s backend infrastructure.
If these calls are missing, altered, or replaced by locally hosted logic, this raises a strong red flag. Ultimately, however, the final determination of whether a game is real or fake lies with industry experts and the game providers themselves, who can confirm whether a given build or integration is legitimate.
Why Fake Games Are Dangerous for Players
While many fake casinos attempt to appear “normal” on the surface, the risks to players are significant:
- Players cannot rely on outcomes being generated fairly or randomly.
- “Wins” may be simulated, delayed, or manipulated at the operator’s discretion.
- Withdrawal rules and bonus mechanics can be used as justification to block or delay payouts.
- The fact that deposits work or that occasional payouts occur does not prove the games themselves are genuine.
In practice, fake games remove the core trust assumptions that licensed online gambling is built upon.
Operator Claims and Licensing Inconsistencies
As part of standard user-safety checks, Gamecheck also reviewed the operator and licensing information disclosed on Ricabet’s website. In this case, inconsistencies were observed across different sections of the site.
The homepage footer stated that the website is operated by NovaWave Technology, registered in Curaçao, and claims to be “authorised and licensed by the Government of Curaçao.” Note: as of evening 13 January the footer has been updated to mirror the data specified in Terms and Conditions (see below).
Mycasinoindex.com has found that NovaWays Technology was mentioned as site owner / operator at Broker Game, a trader of binary options as well as online casino operaror Betroia.com, an identical tween site.
Meanwhile, the terms and conditions page states that the service is supplied by “RicaBet”, described as a Curaçao-registered company, and references a Curaçao licence number 8048-JAZ2023-000.
It should be noted that such discrepancies do not automatically indicate wrongdoing and may result from administrative errors or outdated disclosures. However, from a player-protection perspective, clear and consistent operator information is essential for transparency and accountability.
Ongoing Investigation
Based on Gamecheck’s investigation, active since November 2025, Ricabet has been flagged for hosting fake games following repeated checks across multiple titles and confirmations involving multiple providers.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further findings may be published as additional evidence is reviewed.
Players are advised to exercise heightened caution when engaging with platforms where game authenticity or operator disclosures cannot be independently verified.
