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Wholeleaf site blocked in France for lack of license

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Company
Wholeleaf
What it does
Online gaming platform operator
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Legal
Sector
Consumer Internet & Media

What they do

Wholeleaf operates an online gaming site with varied games and an intuitive interface

What happened

French ISPs block access to the site because it lacks a national gambling license

Why it matters

Users attempt workarounds like VPNs or DNS changes despite legal risks and terms violations

The details

  • The online gaming site offers a complete library of recent titles from reputed providers.
  • French ISPs block access via IP blocking due to the lack of an ANJ license.
  • The Autorité Nationale des Jeux is the French national gambling regulatory authority.
  • Playing on unlicensed sites carries risks for players within France.
  • Users employ VPN, DNS change, proxy, or specialized browser methods to bypass blocks.
  • Using a VPN is not explicitly illegal but may violate casino terms of service.
  • The platform provides an intuitive interface for its diverse range of games.

About the business

  • The company runs an online gaming site accessible at madcasinofr.bet.
  • It hosts a complete library of recent titles from reputed game providers.
  • The platform features an intuitive user interface for navigating varied games.
  • Access is restricted in France due to regulatory non-compliance.
  • The business model relies on providing digital gaming services to users.
  • Regulatory hurdles prevent official operation in certain jurisdictions like France.

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