BetOnline group (Chico Poker Network): who owns it and which casinos it runs
BetOnline group (Chico Poker Network) (Panama) owns 2 casino and betting brands, including BetOnline, SportsBetting.ag. Panama-based group behind the offshore sportsbooks BetOnline.ag and SportsBetting.ag. Michigan's April 2026 cease-and-desist list puts both sites under "Chico Poker Network", and the Dutch regulator says betonline.ag is owned by Blue High House S.A. The people who own the group are not public. Not licensed in any US state.
| Ownership | private (owners not public) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Panama |
| Casino and betting brands | 2 casino and betting brands · 2 websites in total |
| Operating companies | 1 |
| Regulator fines | 5 |
| Last checked | 15 Oct 2026 |
Casino and betting brands of BetOnline group (Chico Poker Network)
| Name | Website | Licences | Owner proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | betonline.ag | verified | |
| SportsBetting.ag | sportsbetting.ag | verified |
Operating companies and licences
| Company | Where | Licences |
|---|---|---|
| Blue High House S.A. | Panama (per Michigan regulator) |
Regulator fines
| Date | Regulator / court | Amount | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | USA Michigan — MGCB | — | Named again on Michigan's list of 45 offshore operators sent cease-and-desist orders between Dec 2025 and Apr 2026. source |
| 2025-07-15 | USA Tennessee — SWC | USD 50,000 | USD 50,000 fine for unlicensed sports betting in Tennessee. source |
| 2025-06 | USA Tennessee — SWC | USD 50,000 | USD 50,000 fine for unlicensed sports betting in Tennessee, after ignoring an April 2025 cease-and-desist letter. source |
| 2025-05-20 | USA Tennessee — SWC | — | Cease-and-desist letter ordering BetOnline to stop accepting wagers in Tennessee by 16 June 2025. source |
| 2025-04-28 | USA Michigan — MGCB | — | Cease-and-desist orders to the Panama-based operators of both sites for accepting sports, casino and poker wagers from Michigan residents without a licence. source |
Questions and answers
Which casinos and betting sites does BetOnline group (Chico Poker Network) own?
BetOnline group (Chico Poker Network) owns 2 casino and betting brands, including BetOnline, SportsBetting.ag.
Who owns BetOnline group (Chico Poker Network)?
Who owns BetOnline group (Chico Poker Network) is not published.
Has BetOnline group (Chico Poker Network) been fined?
Yes. 5 regulator fines on record. The latest: USA Michigan — MGCB, 2026-04-07.
Sources
- https://www.michigan.gov/mgcb/news/2026/04/07/mgcb-issues-cease-and-desist-orders-to-45-illegal-offshore-gambling-operators
- https://www.michigan.gov/mgcb/news/2025/04/28/mgcb-issues-cease-and-desist-orders-to-sportsbetting-and-betonline
- https://kansspelautoriteit.nl/boete-van-eu1-125-000-voor-blue-high-house
- https://lgcb.dps.louisiana.gov/illegal-operators