Spartans Bet
Summary
Spartans Bet (spartans.com) is a crypto betting and casino platform launched in 2025, operated by Nexus International Entertainment Ltd, a company registered in Belize and licensed under the disputed Anjouan (Comoros) gaming authority. On-chain investigator ZachXBT alleged in 2025 that the platform's suspected co-founder, Gurhan Kiziloz, is also the hidden operator behind BlockDAG Network, a project ZachXBT claims raised over $300 million from retail investors through deceptive social media advertising and misappropriated presale funds via Middle Eastern OTC channels. Spartans makes prominent 'provably fair' claims that lack independently verifiable third-party audit documentation, and the platform carries a below-average safety index of 6.4/10 from casino.guru, with user complaints citing refused withdrawals and unfair bonus terms.
Timeline(7 events)
2020-11-01
UK Financial Conduct Authority issues warning against Lanistar, a fintech founded by Gurhan Kiziloz (alleged Spartans co-founder), for operating without authorization and targeting consumers without FCA approval.
Sifted / FCA2020-11-20
FCA retracts warning against Lanistar after the company adds disclaimers and modifies marketing materials. Lanistar later receives approval to operate as an agent under an authorized payments provider.
Fintech Futures2025-01-01
Spartans.com casino launches, operated by Nexus International Entertainment Ltd (Belize reg. 000043488), licensed under Anjouan Gaming Authority license ALSI-202409038-FI2.
casino.guru review2025-04-01
ZachXBT publishes first investigation exposing BlockDAG Network's alleged nominal leadership and identifying Gurhan Kiziloz as the actual hidden controller, alleging presale fund diversion via Middle Eastern OTC channels.
ZachXBT on X / Odaily News2025-10-01
ZachXBT publicly links Spartans.com to the BlockDAG controversy by identifying alleged co-founder Gurhan Kiziloz as the same individual behind BlockDAG Network, which ZachXBT alleges raised over $300 million from retail investors through misleading social media advertising.
ZachXBT on X2025-10-15
ZachXBT reports having received complaints from at least 10-15 BlockDAG investors claiming financial losses, and warns the market about projects connected to Gurhan Kiziloz. Kiziloz allegedly later acknowledged involvement with BlockDAG after leaked documents and wallet details were surfaced.
PANews / ZachXBT on X2025-12-31
Nexus International claims $1.2 billion in platform inflows for the full year 2025, with Spartans.com as its flagship brand. These figures are unaudited and sourced from company-issued communications.
TechFinancials.co.za / Insider MonkeyResearch Gaps
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generated: 5/4/2026, 4:05:06 PM
last updated: 5/19/2026, 4:03:21 PM
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