Who owns Circusbet FR?
As of : Circusbet FR is owned by Ardent Group (Gaming1), private. The site runs under BCFR2, France, with a licence from ANJ (France). The same owner has 7 other casinos. Press reports this link; we have not confirmed it in a register yet.
| Ultimate owner | Ardent Group (Gaming1) (Private; held by investor families from Liège) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | BCFR2, France |
| Licences | France — ANJ |
| Products | Sports betting |
| Sportsbook | BetConstruct reported |
| Website | circusbet.fr |
| Sister casinos | 7 |
| Fines and actions | 0 |
| Owner proof | reported |
| Last checked | 14 Oct 2026 |
In numbers
- Ardent Group (Gaming1) owns 8 casino and betting brands (11 websites) in our data.
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| France — ANJ | — | active | register |
About Ardent Group (Gaming1)
Liège-based group whose entertainment arm Gaming1 builds its own casino and sportsbook platform. It runs the Circus arcades and websites and owns Casino de Spa (Casino777); the same brands also appear in the Netherlands.
Headquarters: Belgium · Ownership: Private; held by investor families from Liège
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: Circus brand; licensee BCFR2. Brand owner link to the Belgian Circus group is assumed from the name, not confirmed. On the ANJ list of approved operators.
- The owner link comes from press reports; we have not confirmed it in a register or in the brand’s own terms.
- We have no company registration number for BCFR2.
7 sister casinos
Same owner often means the same terms, the same support team and the same payout rules. A self-exclusion at one brand may not cover its sister sites.
Casino777 NLcasino777.nlCircus NLcircus.nl
LuckyGamesluckygames.be
Casino1casino1.be
- Circus Dicecircus-dice.be
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- Bet777bet777.be
Does self-exclusion at Circusbet FR cover its sister sites? · How national self-exclusion schemes work
Ardent Group (Gaming1) sister sites, fines and sources →
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Questions and answers
Who owns Circusbet FR?
Ardent Group (Gaming1). Press reports this link; we have not confirmed it in a register yet.
Is Circusbet FR licensed?
Yes. Its operator BCFR2 holds a licence from ANJ (France).
Has the owner of Circusbet FR been fined?
We have no fines and regulator actions on record.
Is Circusbet FR legit?
Circusbet FR is run by BCFR2, which holds a licence from ANJ (France). Its owner is Ardent Group (Gaming1), a private company. Fines and regulator actions against Circusbet FR’s own company: 0. Sister sites with the same owner: 7. Guide: How to check a casino. We do not rate sites. A licence from your country’s regulator is the main protection.
What are Circusbet FR’s sister sites?
Circusbet FR has 7 sister casinos with the same owner, Ardent Group (Gaming1): Casino777 NL, Circus NL, LuckyGames, Casino1, Circus Dice and 2 more. Full list: all Ardent Group (Gaming1) sister sites.
Sources
Last checked 14 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.
