A sophisticated wave of online gambling scams has been traced back to Gambler Panel, a Russian-run affiliate network that supplies fake casino platforms designed to mimic legitimate sites.

Gambler Panel's detailed instructions and user-friendly platform have facilitated a scalable franchise-like system for these scams, with over 20,000 affiliates earning profits by promoting fake gambling sites.

This network openly promotes its profit-driven operations, providing affiliates with comprehensive guides on traffic generation, user engagement, and handling withdrawal requests to prolong scams.

Victims are initially lured with free credits via social media ads claiming celebrity partnerships, but are pressured to deposit around $100 for verification, only to lose their money as withdrawals are blocked.

The scam heavily targets social media, enticing users with promotional codes and large credits, then requiring cryptocurrency deposits to withdraw winnings, which almost always results in financial loss.

While the network promotes a professional appearance, it restricts traffic from CIS countries and employs modern marketing tactics, including influencer partnerships and sleek promotional materials.

Gambler Panel encourages any traffic source, especially from CIS countries, with a highly organized operation where affiliates earn at least $10 per verified deposit.

The platform provides detailed guides to affiliates on how to drive traffic, manage user queries, and respond to withdrawal requests, ensuring the scam's sustainability.

The fake casino engine promoted by Gambler Panel is designed to appear legitimate, emphasizing high-quality design, audits, and trustworthiness to deceive users.

Recent reports highlight a surge in polished online gambling sites that lure users with free credits before stealing cryptocurrency funds through scams.

Cybersecurity experts have uncovered that Gambler Panel’s platform resembles a legitimate business, with detailed guides and a professional setup, underscoring the organized nature of the scam.

A 17-year-old developer known as ‘Thereallo’ identified Gambler Panel as a central hub for these scams, describing it as a professional and organized manual for criminals.

Gambler Panel operates a large-scale infrastructure with over 20,000 affiliates, providing marketing templates and support to streamline and sustain the scam operation.