Shadows in the Payment Rail: The Urbenics.com Mystery
A new, anonymous player has emerged in the high-risk payment sector. Operating without a public face, Urbenics.com is quietly fueling the offshore casino industry. FinTelegram dives into the digital breadcrumbs connecting this gateway to the “Pistolo” gambling network.
The Analysis: A Ghost in the Machine
In the world of online gambling compliance, silence is often the loudest signal. Urbenics.com, a domain registered only in late 2023, has become a pivotal “hop” in the payment journey for offshore casinos. Our investigation reveals that Urbenics does not function as a standard e-commerce gateway but rather as a masking layer.
When players attempt to deposit on platforms like Pistolo1.com or LegendPlay, they are funneled through Urbenics. This structure serves a dual purpose: it bypasses bank-level blocks on gambling codes and prevents the end-user from seeing the casino’s name on their bank statement. By utilizing Cloudflare to hide its server origins and NameCheap’s privacy services to bury its ownership, Urbenics operates as a “disposable” rail—easily abandoned and replaced if flagged by card schemes.
Data Overview: The Urbenics Ecosystem
| Domain | Known Connections | Role in Network |
| Urbenics.com | SkyHills, LuckyDreams, Pistolo, LegendPlay, RocketSpin,Playamo | Primary Payment Rail / Masking Gateway |
| Payment-gateway.io | Redirect Source | Traffic Aggregator for Gambling Rails |
| Openbanking.paysolo.net | Top outgoing link | Open banking payment gateway |
| NameCheap / Cloudflare | Infrastructure | Privacy Shielding & Hosting |
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Call to Action: Help Us Unmask the Operators
FinTelegram is calling on industry insiders, former employees of high-risk PSPs, and affected players to step forward. We are looking for:
- The “Beneficial Owners”: Who truly controls the Urbenics domain?
- Settlement Details: Which banks or Tier-1 acquirers are providing the underlying processing for Urbenics?
- Corporate Structure: Is Urbenics a front for a larger, established payment group?
If you have information regarding the management, bank accounts, or software providers behind Urbenics.com, please share it with us. Your identity is protected.
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