Remember any old crypto casinos that are gone? I need your help!

[Botnake]

What I remembered was Directbet.eu. I really liked the idea before that you are doing it like a P2P thing, that you just send it to a wallet, and it will send your winnings to your assigned wallet. I remember sending an amount wrong there as well, but I wasn't able to recover it. That's why I like the idea of the prediction markets now just because it's easy.

They were really popular back when crypto casinos were still unregulated. Then one day they suddenly announced they were shutting down, and I’ve always suspected regulation was the main reason. I remember reading somewhere that hosting providers can take down unregulated gambling platforms, so that might have played a role.

I honestly don’t know why they didn’t just go the registration route. They were already big back then, and being one of the OGs in crypto gambling, they could’ve been huge by now if they survived that phase.

[Judith87403]

It’s a good topic, and Bitcointalk is actually one of the best places to source it. A lot of early crypto casinos built hype here and then vanished quietly, either due to hacks, exit scams, regulation, or poor management. You’ll likely get valuable firsthand accounts from long-time users who remember how and why some platforms died. Just be ready for mixed memories. Some closures were honest failures, others were ugly. Collecting multiple perspectives will help separate nostalgia from facts and give your article more credibility.

[Dave1]

I’m working on an article about crypto casinos that used to exist but aren’t around anymore. Many of you here have probably played on hundreds of casinos over the years, and I’d love your input.

If you remember any casinos that shut down, disappeared, or just aren’t active anymore, please drop their names here.

Thanks in advance for sharing! 🙏

I remember PrimeDice as one of the first and we all know that history of that site and Stake. And then Bustabit or Yolodice or Bitdice too. I know one that exit scam which is Betnomi.

However, I'm thinking that those casinos that shutdown maybe will just have to re-invent themselves and come back again with a new one and supposedly new owner as well.

[NewCryptocasinos]

I have published this article; however, since it was built from the collective wisdom of Bitcointalk, it truly belongs here. Below is the full version. I want to point out that this will be a living document, updated as more casinos are rediscovered. In fact, just as I was finishing, another community member tipped me off about Moonbet, which I have already added. I am certain there are many more out there—let’s find them together.






A Message from the Author



By Andreas Ericsson (newcryptocasinos on Bitcointalk
Before we begin our journey, I want to share a piece of the magic that made this possible. This article is not just a collection of dates and names; it was crafted thanks to the fantastic work and shared memories of the Bitcointalk community.

A massive thank you goes to the pioneers and members of Bitcointalk, whose archives kept the lights on in this digital ghost town while the rest of the world was looking away. This is intended to be a living article. History shouldn't be left to fade into a "404 Not Found" error. My hope is that this can give a new generation of gamblers a glimpse into the past and the wild origins of the world we play in today.

Lets get started...



A journey back to the era of on-chain dice and the legendary community forums that built the foundation of the crypto world.


f you were there between 2012 and 2017, you remember the feeling. It wasn't about "the house" or "the corporation." It was about the Bitcointalk and  the excitement of watching your transaction hash appear and confirm on the blockchain for the very first time.

You’d spend your evenings in a chatroom with people from all over the world, watching "rains" of free Satoshi fall on active users. There were no KYC forms, no credit card statements, just you, your private keys, and a provably fair algorithm. For many, these sites weren't just casinos; they were the first "killer apps" for Bitcoin. They proved that money could move without banks, and that honesty could be written in code.

But as the price of Bitcoin climbed, the "Wild West" turned cold. The community-driven sites we loved either grew into massive giants or vanished overnight, leaving nothing but a "404 Not Found" and a lot of broken trust.



Here is the definitive look at the names that shaped the era, from the wonderful pioneers to the bitter "bad apples."





777coin
Status: Inactive (Ongoing "Coming Soon" loop)
Legacy: One of the most respected veterans. It was the "neighborhood pub" of crypto gaming. The owner, Lightlord, was a legend on the forums for his honesty. Sadly, it faded away, leaving many nostalgic for its simple, fair games.

BetChain
Status: Closed
Legacy: Launched in 2013, it was one of the first to bridge the gap between "niche crypto tech" and a professional casino look. It set the standard for what a modern Bitcoin casino should look like before the market moved on.

Betnomi
Status: Bad Apple (Exit Scam)
Legacy: A cautionary tale. After heavy marketing and building a user base, it vanished. It remains a stain on the history of the industry, reminding everyone that a professional-looking site doesn't always mean a professional team.

Coinpot
Launch: ~2014 | Closed: February 2021
Legacy: A "Wonderful Memory." It wasn't just a casino, but a microwallet for faucets. Millions of people got their first-ever Bitcoin here by solving captchas and playing the "Multiplier" game. They closed with class, allowing every user to withdraw their funds before shutting down.



Directbet
Status: Closed (2017)
Legacy: The gold standard for sportsbooks. You didn't even need an account—you just sent your bet to an address. When they closed in 2017, it felt like the end of the "anonymous era" for crypto betting.

Moonbet.io
Status: Defunct / Transitioned (2021–2024)
The Token: MBET (Binance Smart Chain)
Legacy: Moonbet was a bold experiment in "community ownership." The idea was that anyone who held the MBET token was effectively a part-owner of the casino, receiving 50% of the profits. It was a wonderful dream of a "decentralized" sportsbook. However, like many token-based projects, it struggled with the bear market and the complexities of revenue sharing. While the original vision faded, it remains a "magic" memory of when we tried to make the players the house.



Nitrogensports
Status: Rebranded / Disappeared
Legacy: Once the most trusted name in the business. It was the go-to for sports bettors because it "just worked." However, a management shift and rebranding to Nitrobetting left many old-school users feeling the original spirit was lost.

Pocketdice.io
Status: Bad Apple (Exit Scam)
Legacy: A heartbreaking one. It featured a beautiful 3D dice-rolling animation that felt futuristic in 2015. Then, one day, the withdrawals stopped, and the admin went silent.

Primedice
Launch: May 2013 | Status: Successor to Stake
Legacy: The ultimate success story. It started as a tiny dice site with a legendary community. The founders used what they learned here to build Stake, which is now the biggest crypto casino in the world. It’s the bridge between the old world and the new.

SatoshiDice
Launch: April 2012 | Status: Sold / Legacy
Legacy: The pioneer. Created by Erik Voorhees, it once accounted for over 50% of all Bitcoin transactions. It invented "Provably Fair" gaming. While a version of the site still exists, the original "on-chain" magic died when it was sold in 2013 for 126,000+ BTC.

The "Gone But Not Forgotten" List
These smaller sites lacked big "closing dates," but they were the heartbeat of the forum community:

Dadice: Famous for its "frequent rain" and friendly chat.
Luckybit: A Plinko-style game that was the first of its kind.
Rollin.io: Known for having a "level-up" system that made gambling feel like an RPG.
Yolodice: A high-tech site where whales used to battle for massive pots.

Do you miss any casinos in this article, or have you spotted something wrong? Please get in touch.


Historical Accuracy & Risk Disclaimer


Informational Purposes Only: This article is written for historical and entertainment purposes. It is a "memory lane" look at the early days of the crypto industry and should not be taken as financial, legal, or gambling advice.

Accuracy of Records: Because many early Bitcoin casinos operated in an unregulated "Wild West" era, some launch and closing dates are based on community archives, forum posts (such as Bitcointalk).While we strive for 100% accuracy, some details may be subject to the "fog of history."

[Kelward]

With a little help of the internet here I present you a list. Enjoy.
Bit4Win
SlotWolf
Wild Coins
Cricbaba
CasiQo
Cashalot
ShadowBit
LightCasino
Grand Theft
Cadabrus
Andromeda
Empire.io
Bambet
MrLucky365
LalaBet
Pinsino
JungliWin
Nordis
Doggo
Inmerion
Puzzle Casino
Qassino Casino
Betsomnia
Rebellion
Spinfest
Slotamba
Alibabet

Thanks for giving these update about casinos that are no longer in existence, I don't think that I've heard about many of them and I'm quite curious about why they all went down, I guess that I'll have to research about them to know although the information wouldn't be important to me. I guess that most of these failed casinos where functional very long ago and that could be the reason why they are no notable names on the list. I believe that the start of online casinos will affect many physical casinos and I won't be surprised if most of the listed failed casinos here were physical casinos.

[Wapfika]

It’s a good topic, and Bitcointalk is actually one of the best places to source it. A lot of early crypto casinos built hype here and then vanished quietly, either due to hacks, exit scams, regulation, or poor management. You’ll likely get valuable firsthand accounts from long-time users who remember how and why some platforms died. Just be ready for mixed memories. Some closures were honest failures, others were ugly. Collecting multiple perspectives will help separate nostalgia from facts and give your article more credibility.

That’s right, every interaction, promos and other significant data to collect for history purposes is properly archived in the forum thread.

The only problem is just the few broken image from image hosting that already not available but all text records are properly saved.

It will be a pleasure if some of this old casino that exit properly will have a grand comeback.

[rdluffy]

777coin was my first long-lasting campaign here on the forum, and as far as I remember, I think it was the first campaign I ever participated in
It lasted quite a long time

Nowadays I don't know how it turned out, I used to play only in there to support my campaign
After a quick search, I found that the website is no longer online

[alegotardo]

I’m working on an article about crypto casinos that used to exist but aren’t around anymore. Many of you here have probably played on hundreds of casinos over the years, and I’d love your input.

If you remember any casinos that shut down, disappeared, or just aren’t active anymore, please drop their names here.

Thanks in advance for sharing! 🙏

I did some research here to try and find sites that haven't been mentioned yet and I found some that I remember having witnessed or at least heard of:

Casinos that closed or stopped operating (with or without notice):
- Konung Casino, closed on March 15, 2023.
- Power Casino, closed in 2022 without prior notice.

Does this also include those that are blacklisted? Like those that became scams and stopped paying? If so, then there is Casino Alpha (casino-alpha.com) and Richprize (rp.casino), which was a rebranding of the first... both scams that disappeared without paying players or affiliates.

I don't know if freebitco.in has already been listed here, it is been "kind of dead" for a while. Many have said it became a scam but the site promises to return, but everything is a bit complicated... I think it is worth mentioning it too, leaving the question of its return or end in doubt.

[Haunebu]

Biggest one that I can think of in recent memory is Sportsbet.io who basically shifted their entire business out of here one day out of the blue probably because they were facing losses and had to make drastic changes in ordwr to continue surviving.

Sites like Bitcasino etc also were part of their group and left too. There is 1xbit too which bailed sometime back from this forum after their scam accusations kept piling up.

[joniboini]

-snip-

It seems like their websites are still accessible from my location. When did they completely shut down? Last time I checked, 1xbit is still doing some advertising on other websites, too. I didn't know they also shut down recently. Good thing if those terrible casinos are dead, though.

[Shishir99]

I remember reading that they also scammed their players on their new casino.

I would not be surprised to know that they started scamming their players, even on their new casino. If a casino can shut down its website without announcing anything and a player gets scammed, there is a possibility that they will repeat the same thing with their new casino as well. Any legit business would at least ask its players to withdraw the funds before they close. If a website close without any announcement and the players have funds in their casino account, it is clearly a scam and I would not trust them even if they open ten more new casinos. Once a scammer, always a scammer.

[Haunebu]

It seems like their websites are still accessible from my location. When did they completely shut down? Last time I checked, 1xbit is still doing some advertising on other websites, too. I didn't know they also shut down recently. Good thing if those terrible casinos are dead, though.

Sportsbet, Bitcasino etc are still definitely up and running, but it feels like they disappeared due to quitting this forum, restricting country after country etc which is why I mentioned them in that sense. They are very much alive and running for now.

On the other hand, 1xbit also quit this forum and they are pretty much a dead site these days even though technically alive. They are still barely surviving thanks to 1xbet(Their Master site).