Who owns Circus NL?
Circus NL is owned by Ardent Group (Gaming1), Private. The site runs under Cortex Holding S.A., Belgium, with a licence from KSA (Netherlands) (1830). The same owner has 7 other casinos.
| Ultimate owner | Ardent Group (Gaming1) (Private; held by investor families from Liège) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | Cortex Holding S.A., Belgium · reg. 0555.947.679 |
| Licenses | Netherlands — KSA 1830 |
| Products | Casino, Sports betting |
| Website | circus.nl |
| Also runs as | circus-casino.be, circus-sport.be |
| Sister casinos | 7 |
| Fines and actions | 0 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 14 Oct 2026 |
In numbers
- Ardent Group (Gaming1) owns 8 brand families with 11 websites in our data.
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands — KSA 1830 | — | – 2027-03-09 | register |
What these licences mean for you
- Dutch rules apply to players in the Netherlands. The Cruks self-exclusion register covers all sites with a Dutch licence. Self-exclusion: Cruks.
About Ardent Group (Gaming1)
Liège-based group whose entertainment arm Gaming1 builds its own casino and sportsbook platform. It runs the Circus arcades and websites and owns Casino de Spa (Casino777); the same brands also appear in the Netherlands.
Headquarters: Belgium · Ownership: Private; held by investor families from Liège
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: Liège-based Ardent/Gaming1 group brand.
7 sister casinos
Same owner often means the same terms, the same support team and the same payout rules. A self-exclusion at one brand may not cover its sister sites.
Casino777 NLcasino777.nlLuckyGamesluckygames.be
Casino1casino1.be
- Circus Dicecircus-dice.be
Carousel BEcarousel.be closed
- Bet777bet777.be
Circusbet FRcircusbet.fr
Everything Ardent Group (Gaming1) owns, with fines and sources →
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Questions and answers
Who owns Circus NL?
Ardent Group (Gaming1).
Is Circus NL licensed?
Yes. Its operator Cortex Holding S.A. holds a licence from KSA (Netherlands) (1830).
What are the sister casinos of Circus NL?
Casino777 NL, LuckyGames, Casino1, Circus Dice, Carousel BE, Bet777, Circusbet FR.
Has the owner of Circus NL been fined?
We have no regulator fines on record.
Sources
- https://openovergokken.nl/kansspelwijzer/cortex-holding-s-a/
- https://kansspelautoriteit.nl/kansspelwijzer
Last checked 14 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.