When a gambling brand keeps handing you fresh domains, that is rarely “innovation”. France’s ANJ defines a mirror as a lookalike of an already blocked illegal site — same branding, new URL — and its 2024 blocking figures show mirrors dominating the takedown list.
Spare domains let operators survive blocks, recycle Telegram funnels and park traffic on redirect shells. Licensed operators may own several hostnames, but they appear in a public register with a stable corporate identity. If support’s only answer to a seizure notice is “here is mirror number seven”, you are not on a regulated rail.
Bookmark licences, not mirrors. Never chase a balance across an ever-changing domain chain while paying new “unlock” fees.
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This article is for general information only. It is not legal or financial advice. Details change. If you have lost money, contact your bank or card issuer and use the routes on the help pages.