Who owns Pin-Up Ukraine?
As of : Pin-Up Ukraine is owned by Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global), reported: Ukraine named Russian citizens as ultimate beneficiaries via Guruflow Team Ltd (Cyprus). The site runs under TOV Ukr Game Technology, Ukraine, with a licence from KRAIL (now PlayCity, Ukraine).
| Ultimate owner | Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global) (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) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | TOV Ukr Game Technology, Ukraine · reg. EDRPOU 44130446 |
| Licences | Ukraine — KRAIL (now PlayCity) KRAIL decision 09.04.2021 No 147 (online casino) revoked |
| Products | Casino |
| Website | pin-up.ua |
| Sister casinos | 0 |
| Fines and actions | Pin-Up Ukraine’s own company: 1 · whole Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global) group: 2 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 14 Oct 2026 |
In numbers
- 2 fines and regulator actions against the owner since 2025.
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine — KRAIL (now PlayCity) KRAIL decision 09.04.2021 No 147 (online casino) | — | revoked | register |
About Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global)
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.
Headquarters: Cyprus · Founded: 2014 · 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
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: PlayCity revoked the Pin-Up licence (announced 3 June 2025) over suspected Russian ties.
Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global) sister sites, fines and sources →
Fines and regulator actions
1 of these 2 concerns Pin-Up Ukraine’s own company; the others concern other companies of the Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global) group. The company column names who was fined.
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 | Company | Regulator / court | Amount | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-03 | TOV Ukr Game Technology (Pin-Up Ukraine) | Ukraine — KRAIL (now PlayCity) | — | Licence revoked; regulator cited suspected links to Russia. source |
| 2025-05-25 | Russian nationals linked to Pin-Up casino | Ukraine — NSDC (Presidential decree) | — | Personal sanctions on Russians associated with the Pin-Up casino, after investigators alleged money laundering for Russia. source |
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Questions and answers
Who owns Pin-Up Ukraine?
Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global).
Is Pin-Up Ukraine licensed?
Yes. Its operator TOV Ukr Game Technology holds a licence from KRAIL (now PlayCity, Ukraine).
Has the owner of Pin-Up Ukraine been fined?
2 records on file. The latest: Ukraine — KRAIL (now PlayCity), 2025-06-03.
Is Pin-Up Ukraine legit?
Pin-Up Ukraine is run by TOV Ukr Game Technology, which holds a licence from KRAIL (now PlayCity, Ukraine). Its owner is Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global). Fines and regulator actions against Pin-Up Ukraine’s own company: 1; against the whole Pin-Up (later RedCore / PIN-UP Global) group: 2. Sister sites with the same owner: 0. Guide: How to check a casino. We do not rate sites. A licence from your country’s regulator is the main protection.
Sources
- https://data.gov.ua/dataset/cb758308-c25b-4bde-b130-58e0d1acc928/resource/232c4f49-86ed-4e1f-84e6-59aea21f1161/download/reestr-internet-casino-krail-2025.xlsx
- https://biz.liga.net/en/amp/all/news/playcity-state-agency-revokes-license-of-pin-up-online-casino-linked-to-russia
Last checked 14 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.
