Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global): who owns it and which casinos it runs
As of : Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global) (reported: Ukraine named Russian citizens as ultimate beneficiaries via Guruflow Team Ltd, Cyprus; Cyprus) owns 1 casino or betting brand. Online casino brand group. Ukraine's PlayCity revoked the Pin-Up Ukraine licence in June 2025 after investigators alleged Russian beneficial owners and money laundering, and sanctions were placed on linked Russians in May 2025.
| Ownership | reported: Ukraine named Russian citizens as ultimate beneficiaries via Guruflow Team Ltd (Cyprus); the international group is reported to have rebranded as RedCore in 2024 and disputes Russia links |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Cyprus |
| Casino and betting brands | 1 casino or betting brand · 1 website in total |
| Operating companies | 1 |
| Fines and regulator actions | 2 |
| Last checked | 14 Oct 2026 |
Casino and betting brands of Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global)
| Name | Website | Licences | Owner proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin-Up Ukraine closed | pin-up.ua | Ukraine — KRAIL (now PlayCity) | verified |
Operating companies and licences
| Company | Where | Licences |
|---|---|---|
| TOV Ukr Game Technology | Ukraine | Ukraine — KRAIL (now PlayCity) KRAIL decision 09.04.2021 No 147 (online casino) |
Fines and regulator actions
Fines from the 40 regulators, prosecutors and courts we track, online gambling only; fines against land-based casinos are out of scope. How we count fines.
| Date | Regulator / court | Amount | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-03 | Ukraine — KRAIL (now PlayCity) | — | Licence revoked; regulator cited suspected links to Russia. source |
| 2025-05-25 | Ukraine — NSDC (Presidential decree) | — | Personal sanctions on Russians associated with the Pin-Up casino, after investigators alleged money laundering for Russia. source |
Questions and answers
Which casinos and betting sites does Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global) own?
Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global) owns 1 casino or betting brand.
Who owns Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global)?
Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global) is reported: Ukraine named Russian citizens as ultimate beneficiaries via Guruflow Team Ltd (Cyprus).
Has Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global) been fined?
Yes. 2 fines and regulator actions on record. The latest: Ukraine — KRAIL (now PlayCity), 2025-06-03.
