Our verdict on Pin Up
Pin Up scores 4.6 out of 5 and is listed with a caution. On its own pages it does most things a player in Bangladesh looks for: BDT accounts, the four local mobile wallets and a stated Curaçao licence with a company name and number. The caution comes from 2025 press reports about its reported owner, and we last checked the site on 20 October 2026.
The Bangladesh and payments scores are 5 out of 5. The bonus scores 4, because the headline offer is clear but its wagering multiplier and time limit are not shown. The licence scores 3.5: the footer names Carletta N.V. and a licence number, but we did not match it on the regulator's register. The red-flag score is 1 out of 5, the lowest part of the rating, because of the reported sanctions and criminal investigations described under Cautions.
Key facts
- Official domain: pin-up.casino. The pages we read were served from another operator-run address, which we do not list.
- Operator: Carletta N.V., registration number 142346, Dr. Henri Fergusonweg 1, Curaçao.
- Licence: OGL/2024/580/0570, issued by the Curaçao Gaming Control Board. The footer we read on 20 October 2026 dates it from 24 June 2025; an earlier reading said 1 July 2024.
- Payment agents: B.W.I Black-Wood Limited and Carletta Limited, both in Cyprus, per the footer.
- Group: the Pin-Up Global holding renamed itself RedCore in August 2025. The casino footer does not mention RedCore.
- Welcome offer: 120% up to 600,000 BDT + 250 FS on the first casino deposit.
- App: Android APK from the operator's site.
Pin Up welcome bonus in BDT
Pin Up's welcome bonus page lists the casino offer as a first-deposit bonus of up to 600,000 BDT plus 250 free spins. The match depends on timing: 120% if you deposit within one hour of registering, 100% if you deposit later. Both versions have the same 600,000 BDT cap.
The terms we could read add these points:
- Free spins: the 250 FS need a first deposit of 600 BDT or more.
- Wagering: not shown. The "Rules" block on the promo page was empty when we checked. The general bonus policy says each promotion's own rules set the multiplier and the period, and it uses x30 only as an example.
- Sports alternative: a welcome bonus of up to 600,000 BDT on the first deposit plus a free bet of up to 1,400 BDT on the first bet. The home page also advertised a sports bonus of up to 125% with a free bet.
What the match means in taka. A 1,000 BDT deposit within the first hour gets 1,200 BDT; the same deposit two hours later gets 1,000 BDT. A 600 BDT deposit, the minimum for the spins, gets 720 BDT plus 250 FS if made in time. We cannot work out the turnover, because the multiplier and the deadline are not published.
Account and payments
Pin Up accepts players from Bangladesh, and accounts can be held in BDT.
The logo strip in the footer shows bKash, Nagad, Rocket and Upay, plus crypto: Bitcoin, Tron (TRC20), Tether (USDT) and Ethereum. The cashier opens only after login, so per-method limits and the full list may differ for your account. Pin Up's anti-money laundering policy requires you to withdraw by the same method you used to deposit. No minimum withdrawal or processing time is published on the public pages.
The footer names the two Cyprus companies listed above as Carletta N.V.'s payment agents. Mobile-wallet accounts used for gambling also risk being frozen: our report on BFIU account freezes covers the tens of thousands of accounts already blocked.
Games and providers
Pin Up runs a casino, a live casino and a sportsbook. The studios we confirmed on its pages are Novomatic, PG Soft, Amatic, Evolution, Belatra, NetEnt, Play'n GO, Playson, Playtech, Pragmatic Play and Imagine Live. Our guides to Amatic, Evolution, Pragmatic Play and Playtech cover the live and slot studios among them. We did not count the games and quote no total.
Pin Up app
Pin Up offers its Android app as an APK file through a "Download for Android" button in the site footer. It is not a Google Play listing, and the site gives no iOS instructions, so iPhone users are left with the mobile site. Fake casino APKs and Play-store clones are common in Bangladesh. Download only from the operator's own site, and if Android or your browser warns you, do not install. Our Pin Up app guide covers what we could confirm.
Cautions
Why Pin Up carries a caution
2025 press reports say Ukraine sanctioned Pin-Up's reported owner and that criminal investigations are under way; the group has since rebranded as RedCore.
The details behind that caution:
- Sanctions and a criminal probe. In September 2025 Capital.ua reported that Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council sanctioned Pin-Up's reported owner in 2025. It also reported that Ukrainian prosecutors are investigating Ukr Game Technology LLC, the Ukrainian entity behind Pin-Up, over alleged money laundering and transfers of user data to Russia-linked servers. These are allegations, not court findings.
- The rebrand. On 25 August 2025 a Pin-Up Global press release announced that the holding was becoming the RedCore business group, and iGaming Business reported the change. Capital.ua describes the rebrand as a response to the sanctions and criminal cases.
- Licence dates differ. Two readings of the footer gave two different issue dates for the same licence number, and we have not checked the number on the regulator's register.
- Wagering is missing. You cannot judge the value of a bonus without its multiplier and deadline.
Is Pin Up legal in Bangladesh?
No. Pin Up's Curaçao licence covers countries where online gambling is permitted, and Bangladesh is not one of them.
No: online casinos are illegal in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's Parliament passed the Gambling Prevention Act 2026 on 30 June 2026. It took effect on 1 July 2026 and replaced the colonial-era Public Gambling Act 1867. Unlike the old law, it covers online gambling directly, the promotion of gambling, and the use of VPNs and mirror sites to run or hide it. Using a VPN does not make playing legal. Online gambling carries up to 5 years and/or Tk 1 crore (up to 7 years for online betting; reports differ on whether this covers bettors or operators). What changed on 1 July 2026.
| Offence | Maximum penalty |
|---|---|
| Gambling (offline) | 2 years and/or Tk 2 lakh |
| Online gambling (playing) | 5 years and/or Tk 1 crore |
| Online betting (reports differ on whether this covers bettors or operators) | 7 years and/or Tk 5 crore |
| Running a platform, bookmaking, or using VPNs, proxies or mirror sites to run or hide gambling | 7 years and Tk 5 crore |
| Advertising, sponsorship, affiliate or referral promotion | 3 years and/or Tk 50 lakh |
| Organised gambling or laundering via SIMs, MFS or crypto | 10 years and Tk 5 crore |
- Enforcement is active. Between 1 January and 15 September 2026 the CID reported 115 arrests; in 2026 it has charge-sheeted 88 people and asked BTRC to block 763 gambling sites and apps.
- Payments are monitored. Bangladesh Bank has ordered MFS providers to stop gambling transactions, and the BFIU has frozen tens of thousands of bKash, Nagad and other accounts linked to gambling. The authorities have said they are working on stopping holders of frozen accounts from opening new ones with the same NID.
- Offshore licences do not help. A Curaçao, Anjouan or other foreign licence only lets an operator serve countries where gambling is allowed. It gives no legal protection to players in Bangladesh.
- Crypto is not a workaround. Bangladesh Bank has said dealing in cryptocurrency is illegal (2021), and the 2026 Act makes laundering gambling money through crypto a separate offence.
This is a summary for information, not legal advice. Penalties are as reported by the press; "and/or" means a court can impose prison, a fine or both. Sources: TBS News, The Daily Star, UNB; the Act's text on Bangladesh Laws (in Bengali). Full legal guide.
Pros and cons
Pros
- BDT accounts with bKash, Nagad, Rocket and Upay in the footer payment list
- Operator, registration number and Curaçao licence number stated in the footer
- Large BDT welcome offer: 120% up to 600,000 BDT + 250 FS
- Wide list of confirmed studios, including Evolution and Pragmatic Play
Cons
- 2025 press reports say Ukraine sanctioned Pin-Up's reported owner and that criminal investigations are under way; the group has rebranded as RedCore
- Capital.ua reported a probe into its Ukrainian entity over alleged money laundering and user-data transfers to Russia-linked servers
- Wagering multiplier and time limit not shown on the promo page
- The full 120% match needs a deposit within one hour of registering
- Licence issue date differs between footer readings; not checked on the register
FAQ
Who runs Pin Up casino?
The footer names Carletta N.V., registration number 142346, as the operator, under Curaçao licence OGL/2024/580/0570. The holding company behind the brand, Pin-Up Global, renamed itself RedCore in August 2025.
Why does Pin Up carry a caution?
Capital.ua reported in 2025 that Ukraine sanctioned Pin-Up's reported owner and that its Ukrainian entity is under investigation over alleged money laundering and user-data transfers. These are allegations, not court findings, and they are why the red-flag score is 1 out of 5.
What is the wagering on the Pin Up welcome bonus?
Pin Up does not say on the promo page. The rules block there was empty on 20 October 2026, and the bonus policy says each promotion sets its own multiplier and period.
Does Pin Up accept bKash and Nagad?
The footer logo strip shows bKash, Nagad, Rocket and Upay. Limits are visible only in the cashier, and the anti-money laundering policy requires withdrawals by the deposit method.
Sources
We read Pin Up's home page, bonus pages, terms, FAQ and mobile page on 20 October 2026, plus the Pin-Up Global and iGaming Business announcements of the RedCore rebrand and the Capital.ua report linked above. The dated record of our check is in "What we checked" below. The law summary comes from our guide to Bangladesh's gambling law, and the scores follow our rating method.
Our rating of Pin Up
Rating 4.6 out of 5Five scores from 0 to 5, each based on what we found on the operator's own pages (last checked 20 Oct 2026). Their weighted total is shown on our 3.8 to 5 scale: the top-ranked casino shows 5.0 and the lowest-ranked 3.8. Commissions play no part. How we rate
- Licence · 30%3.5
Curaçao licence OGL/2024/580/0570 as stated by the operator; not checked on the regulator's register.
- Bangladesh support · 20%5.0
Accepts players from Bangladesh and offers BDT accounts.
- Bonus transparency · 20%4.0
Welcome offer checked on 20 Oct 2026, but no wagering requirement is published.
- Local payments · 15%5.0
Lists bKash, Nagad, Rocket and Upay. We do not test deposits or withdrawals.
- Red flags · 15%1.0
2 documented problems, each costing 2 points:
- 2025 press reports say Ukraine sanctioned Pin-Up's reported owner and that criminal investigations are under way; the group has since rebranded as RedCore.
- Capital.ua reported Ukraine's 2025 sanctions on Pin-Up's reported owner and a probe into its Ukrainian entity over alleged money laundering and user-data transfers to Russia-linked servers.
What we checked
| Item | What we found |
|---|---|
| Welcome offer | 120% up to 600,000 BDT + 250 FSSource: the operator's own offer page, checked 20 Oct 2026 |
| Licence | Curaçao (as stated by operator), licence OGL/2024/580/0570 |
| Payments listed | bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay, Crypto, Bitcoin, Tron, Tether, Ethereum |
| Accepts players from Bangladesh | Yes |
| BDT accounts | Yes |
| Last full check | 20 Oct 2026 |
Sources
- pin-up.casino
- pin-up.casino/faq
- igamingbusiness.com/company-news/pin-up-global-transforms…
- capital.ua/en/publication/178983-piratske-onlayn-kazino-p…
We also read 8 pages on sites we do not link to.
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