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A distinctively-branded Curacao-licensed casino and sportsbook, strong in India, LatAm and CIS markets

Not available lawfully here

Is Pin-Up legal in Bangladesh?

No. Real-money gambling is banned in Bangladesh. Under the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025, in force since 2025, Pin-Up cannot lawfully offer you a welcome bonus here, and you cannot lawfully claim one.

Creating, operating or promoting an online gambling platform is a criminal offence in Bangladesh, punishable by up to two years in prison or a fine of one crore taka. The government is further tightening the ban. source

Any Pin-Up bonus you see advertised for Bangladesh is offered from an offshore site operating against local law. Your payments can be blocked, your account can vanish with a mirror domain, and no Bangladesh regulator can help you recover funds. We therefore show no offer and no sign-up link on this page. See every licensed betting site in Bangladesh →

Pros

  • Genuinely deep casino library (5,000+ games)
  • Broad sportsbook: 65-70+ sports, ~30,000 live events monthly
  • eCOGRA-audited with SSL/TLS security
  • Distinctive brand identity and strong regional presence in India, LatAm, CIS
  • No major complaints surfaced in this research pass

Cons

  • Licensed only via Curacao, weaker consumer protection than MGA/UKGC
  • Parent-company ownership beyond Carletta N.V. is not independently verifiable
  • Less regulatory transparency than better-regulated European competitors
  • Bonus terms vary significantly by market
  • The Curacao credential recorded for this brand comes from the master/sub-licence system abolished on 1 January 2025 - check for a current direct licence on the Curacao Gaming Authority register

Our verdict

Pin-Up, founded in 2016, has built a distinctive brand around 1950s pin-up visual styling and a genuinely deep product: over 5,000 casino games from providers like NetEnt and Microgaming, plus a sportsbook spanning 65-70+ sports with around 30,000 live events monthly. It operates under a Curacao licence (OGL/2024/580/0570) via Carletta N.V., which means weaker consumer protection than MGA or UKGC-regulated alternatives — worth factoring into your risk assessment. A further parent-company claim found in secondary sources (B.W.I. Black-Wood Ltd) could not be independently verified, so treat ownership details with some caution. The platform is eCOGRA-audited with SSL/TLS security and no major red flags surfaced in this research pass. Pin-Up's core strength is its genuinely large product and strong regional presence across India, Latin America and CIS markets; if you're comfortable with Curacao-tier regulation, it delivers a comprehensive betting and casino experience.

How we rated it

Mobile & UX (10%)7.6

Distinctive 1950s pin-up visual branding and a large casino library (5,000+ games from NetEnt, Microgaming and others).

Sportsbook & odds (25%)7.4

Coverage of 65-70+ sports with around 30,000 live events monthly, a genuinely deep sportsbook offering.

Payments & payouts (20%)7.4

Broad regional payment support tailored to India, Latin America and CIS markets.

Bonuses & value (15%)7.2

Competitive regional welcome offers across its core markets.

Customer support (10%)6.8

eCOGRA-audited with SSL/TLS security; no major complaints found in this research pass, though independent verification is limited.

Trust & licensing (20%)5.5

Licensed only via Curacao (OGL/2024/580/0570), weaker consumer protection than MGA/UKGC; parent-company ownership beyond operating entity Carletta N.V. is not independently verifiable in available sources. Context on the licence rather than the operator: the Curacao credential recorded here comes from the master/sub-licence system abolished on 1 January 2025 under the LOK. That is a change in the jurisdiction, not a finding against this brand, so it does not move the score - but it does mean a "Curacao licensed" claim should be re-checked against the Curacao Gaming Authority register rather than taken from a footer. b2c 161333 december 24, 2025 n/a indefinite 596. ogl/2024/611/0233 promotech n.v. b2c 165167 december 24, 2025 n/a indefinite 597. ogl/2024/802/0282 radon b.v. b2c 126922 december 24, 2025 n/a indefinite last updated july 15, 2026 page 21 of 25 598. ogl/2024/1298/0527 asl interactive b.v. b2c 141593 december 24, 2025 n/a indefinite 599. ogl/2024/580/0570 carletta n.v. b2c 142346 december 24, 2025 n/a indefinite 600. ogl/2024/400/0824 jazz business solutions b.v. That is the Authority's own classification, distinct from the many entries it marks as renewal assessments in progress. This says nothing about licences the operator may hold in other jurisdictions, and some of the brands in this position do hold them - but the Curacao permission we pointed readers to is not in force. Curacao licence OGL/2024/580/0570, held by Carletta N.V., appears on the Authority's register of 15 July 2026 with no adverse status flag (expiry: Indefinite).

Quick facts

Curacao licenceOGL/2024/580/0570 (Carletta N.V.) - issued December 24, 2025, expiry Indefinite - status 'Active (no flag)' per the CGA register of 15 July 2026
Founded2016
OwnerCarletta N.V. (Curacao); further parent-company claims unverified
LicensingCuracao (OGL/2024/580/0570), supervised by the Curacao Gaming Control Board
Sports65-70+ sports, ~30,000 live events monthly
Casino5,000+ games (NetEnt, Microgaming and others)
MarketsIndia, Latin America, CIS region — global multi-language
SecurityeCOGRA-audited, SSL/TLS encryption
BrandingDistinctive 1950s pin-up visual style

How we verified this

Pin-Up operates under a Curacao licence (OGL/2024/580/0570), supervised by the Curacao Gaming Control Board — weaker regulatory oversight than MGA/UKGC-licensed alternatives. Operating entity is Carletta N.V.; a further parent-company claim (B.W.I. Black-Wood Ltd) found in secondary sources could not be independently verified. Its welcome bonus varies by country and currency; confirm the current offer on Pin-Up's own regional site. Curacao note: the master/sub-licence system this brand's recorded credential came from was abolished on 1 January 2025 under the LOK, legacy sub-licences and orange seals have expired, and the Curacao Gaming Authority now licenses operators directly. We are not asserting this operator is unlicensed - many hold new direct licences - only that the credential we recorded is from a wound-up system and current status should be checked on the CGA register. b2c 161333 december 24, 2025 n/a indefinite 596. ogl/2024/611/0233 promotech n.v. b2c 165167 december 24, 2025 n/a indefinite 597. ogl/2024/802/0282 radon b.v. b2c 126922 december 24, 2025 n/a indefinite last updated july 15, 2026 page 21 of 25 598. ogl/2024/1298/0527 asl interactive b.v. b2c 141593 december 24, 2025 n/a indefinite 599. ogl/2024/580/0570 carletta n.v. b2c 142346 december 24, 2025 n/a indefinite 600. ogl/2024/400/0824 jazz business solutions b.v., term to December 24, 2025, status 'Expired' on the Curacao Gaming Authority register of 15 July 2026. CURACAO LICENCE: OGL/2024/580/0570, held by Carletta N.V., issued December 24, 2025, expiry Indefinite, status 'Active (no flag)' on the Curacao Gaming Authority register of 15 July 2026.

Where Pin-Up is licensed

Pin-Up appears on the official register in 8 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.

Europe (1)

South America (1)

About Pin-Up

Pin-Up is a sportsbook and casino founded in 2016, operated by Carletta N.V. under a Curacao licence (OGL/2024/580/0570), supervised by the Curacao Gaming Control Board. It's known for its distinctive 1950s pin-up visual branding, a large casino library of over 5,000 games from providers like NetEnt and Microgaming, and a sportsbook covering 65-70+ sports with around 30,000 live events monthly. Pin-Up's core markets are India, Latin America and the CIS region, with a global multi-language presence. A parent-company claim beyond the Carletta N.V. operating entity, found in secondary sources, could not be independently verified.

Pin-Up FAQ

What is this site's Curacao licence status?

Licence OGL/2024/580/0570, held by Carletta N.V., issued December 24, 2025, expiry Indefinite. The Curacao Gaming Authority's register last updated 15 July 2026 records it as 'Active (no flag)'. Reading the register: Curacao issues many licences on six-month terms, and a lapsed term does not mean an operator is unlicensed - the register's STATUS column marks most of those 'Assessment in progress', meaning a renewal is being worked through. Some entries carry no end date at all and are recorded as indefinite. Judging by the dates alone, in either direction, gets it wrong. We are stating this precisely because we got it wrong earlier today: a parsing error made us attach another company's licence data to several brands, including telling readers that six operators held expired licences. None of the brands we checked is marked Expired. That claim has been removed and the scores restored.

Is Pin-Up safe and legit?

Pin-Up is licensed via Curacao (OGL/2024/580/0570) through operating entity Carletta N.V., which offers weaker consumer protection than MGA or UKGC regulation. It is eCOGRA-audited with SSL/TLS security and no major complaints surfaced in research, but a further parent-company claim (B.W.I. Black-Wood Ltd) found in secondary sources could not be independently verified.

What is Pin-Up known for?

Pin-Up is known for its distinctive 1950s pin-up visual branding, a large casino library of over 5,000 games, and a broad sportsbook covering 65-70+ sports with around 30,000 live events monthly.

Which countries does Pin-Up operate in?

Pin-Up's core markets are India, Latin America and the CIS region, with a global, multi-language presence.

Who owns Pin-Up?

Pin-Up is operated by Carletta N.V. under Curacao licensing. A further parent-company claim found in secondary sources could not be independently verified — treat ownership details with caution.

What is the Pin-Up welcome bonus?

Pin-Up offers a regional welcome bonus that varies by market. Always check the current offer on Pin-Up's own regional site.

Is a Curacao licence still worth anything after the 2025 reform?

The Curacao system this brand's licence came from no longer exists, and that is worth understanding before you read any 'Curacao licensed' claim. Curacao passed the National Ordinance on Games of Chance - the LOK - which came into force on 24 DECEMBER 2024 and replaced a framework dating from 1993. Under the old system a handful of master licence holders issued SUB-LICENCES to hundreds of operators, which is where numbers like 8048/JAZ and names like Antillephone come from. That master licence system was ABOLISHED ON 1 JANUARY 2025, the legacy sub-licences have expired, and the transitional 'orange seal' permissions expired permanently on 15 OCTOBER 2025. Since 1 January 2026 operators must also meet physical presence requirements on the island. Licences are now issued DIRECTLY by the Curacao Gaming Authority, whose register showed more than 330 active licences in early 2026 - and it is refusing a meaningful share of applicants, having approved 87 of roughly 140 direct applications by April 2026, a rejection rate near 38 percent. WHAT THIS DOES AND DOES NOT TELL YOU ABOUT THIS SITE: it does NOT mean this operator is unlicensed. Many have moved to direct CGA licences. It means the specific credential we originally recorded belongs to a system that has been wound up, so if licensing matters to your decision, check the operator's current entry on the Curacao Gaming Authority register rather than trusting a sub-licence number in a website footer.

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