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GGPoker bypasses blocks in Poland? TVP Info investigates possible links to Russian gambling
Polish TV channel TVP Info published an investigation into the online poker platform GGPoker, examining potential evasion of gambling blocks in Poland, mechanisms for attracting local users, and probable ties to the Russian gambling business. Journalists also uncovered Pin-Up’s office in Warsaw and documents with the company’s logo.
This is reported by the International Detective Bureau Absolution Leaks, citing materials from the investigation.
GGPoker, evading blocks, and partner networks
TVP Info’s team demonstrated how, during a transition from the main GGPoker site, a user is redirected to a different domain. Journalists also showed that from a Polish connection a deposit could be made using a European bank card.
Special attention was given to partner networks that recruit new players to gambling platforms. According to the model described by the journalists, a partner earns a commission if a user follows their link and registers on the gaming site. The report also mentioned the Club GG platform, where a tournament participation prize package was among the rewards in Bratislava.
The investigation mentions a Russian citizen whom Ukrainian law enforcement agencies accuse of organizing gambling without a license and money laundering. The material is also connected to the activities of GGPoker and PokerOK, and among those named in Ukrainian criminal proceedings is Ivan Briksin.
According to the Ukrainian initiative Don’t Fund Russian Army (DFRA), cited by journalists, in December 2025 year a criminal case by the Bureau of Economic Security was opened regarding the activities of GGPoker/PokerOK. The mere fact of mentioning a person in criminal proceedings is not proof of their guilt.
Warsaw office of Pin-Up and the company’s denial
Another episode of the investigation focused on Pin-Up’s activities in Poland. Journalists attended a partner conference in Warsaw where company representatives were present. In addition, TVP Info showed Pin-Up’s Warsaw office, official contacts, and documents with the brand’s logo.
Co-founder of DFRA Oleksiy Kuprienko stated that Ukrainian investigations into individuals connected with Pin-Up included, among other things, work in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. According to him, Ukrainian authorities confiscated 2,6 billion hryvnias.
At the same time, in response to Polish journalists, Pin-Up representatives denied any connection with the Ukrainian company operating under this brand. Therefore, the contacts, documents, and presence of representatives at the event found by journalists require consideration in light of the company’s position and additional evidence regarding the nature of possible links.
As a reminder, former head of German intelligence August Hanning, detained on suspicion of espionage, is listed as the head of the board of directors of the owner company Cosmolot: StopKor editorial staff are checking for potential Russian links of this business.
Document: PDF proof of the original version of the news item "Польські журналісти виявили можливі зв’язки Pin-Up із російським гральним бізнесом". It records the publication content at the moment of the first scan, the preservation date and the source: StopKor.