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A formerly ONJN-licensed Romanian operator (Sea Bet LTD) that voluntarily closed as of 1 January 2026 amid an unresolved EUR7,000,000 regulatory guarantee dispute with ONJN
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Cons
- SEVERE: ONJN is refusing to return Sea Bet/PublicWin's EUR7,000,000 regulatory guarantee deposit - an active, disclosed dispute
- Platform closed in Romania since 1 January 2026, independently confirmed via two sources
- Domain now inaccessible - 'exists only on paper'
- Not removed from ONJN's official register despite closure, as of 30 April 2026
Our verdict
We want to report the most serious finding directly. PublicWin, operated by Sea Bet LTD (Malta-registered), voluntarily notified ONJN it was ceasing Romanian operations effective 9 December 2025, with closure taking effect 1 January 2026 - even though its ONJN licence (L1172986W000768) was not set to expire until 31 July 2027. Independently confirmed via a second, distinct source (pariurisport.com): the domain (publicwin.ro) is now inaccessible, Romanian clients had until 15 January 2026 to request fund returns by email, and the company was not removed from ONJN's official register - as of 30 April 2026 it still appears among 29 Class I licence holders. A third, distinct source (playresponsibly.ro, a Romanian gambling-industry watchdog) documents an active, serious, and previously undisclosed dispute: ONJN is refusing to return Sea Bet/PublicWin's EUR7,000,000 regulatory guarantee deposit. Given the platform's closed status and this unresolved financial dispute with the regulator, we cannot recommend using it, and no verifiable bonus exists.
How we rated it
Customer support (18%)2
Independently confirmed via pariurisport.com: an orderly fund-return process was offered (email requests accepted until 15 January 2026), though the platform itself is now closed and its domain inaccessible.
Trust & licensing (27%)1.5
SEVERE: independently confirmed via two sources: the operator (Sea Bet LTD) voluntarily ceased Romanian operations while its ONJN licence remained valid to 2027, and a Romanian gambling-industry watchdog (playresponsibly.ro) documents ONJN actively refusing to return Sea Bet/PublicWin's EUR7,000,000 regulatory guarantee deposit - a genuine, unresolved financial/regulatory dispute.
Sportsbook & Casino (36%)1
Independently confirmed via two sources: PublicWin closed operations in Romania as of 1 January 2026, and its domain is now inaccessible - the platform is not currently usable there.
Bonuses & value (18%)1
No verifiable bonus - the platform is closed to the Romanian market.
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Quick facts
| SEVERE finding | ONJN is refusing to return Sea Bet/PublicWin's EUR7,000,000 regulatory guarantee deposit - an active, disclosed dispute |
| Status | Closed - Romania operations ended 1 January 2026 (voluntary notice 9 Dec 2025), independently confirmed via two sources |
| Licence | ONJN L1172986W000768 - valid to 31 July 2027, but not removed from ONJN's register despite closure |
| Fund returns | Romanian clients had until 15 January 2026 to request returns by email |
Where Publicwin is licensed
Publicwin appears on the official register in 1 country — 1 for sports betting and 1 for casino. We only feature it in markets where it holds a licence to accept you.
Europe (1)
About Publicwin
PublicWin was a Romanian ONJN-licensed operator (Sea Bet LTD, Malta) that voluntarily closed as of 1 January 2026, independently confirmed via two sources, and is now in an active, disclosed dispute with ONJN over the return of a EUR7,000,000 regulatory guarantee deposit.
FAQ
Is PublicWin still operating in Romania?
No - independently confirmed via two sources, it closed operations as of 1 January 2026, and its domain is now inaccessible.
Why did PublicWin close?
Its operator, Sea Bet LTD (Malta), voluntarily notified ONJN it was ceasing Romanian operations effective 9 December 2025, even though its licence remained valid until 2027.
Is there a dispute with the regulator?
Yes - independently confirmed via playresponsibly.ro, a Romanian gambling-industry watchdog: ONJN is refusing to return Sea Bet/PublicWin's EUR7,000,000 regulatory guarantee deposit.
Does PublicWin have a bonus in Romania?
No verifiable bonus exists - the platform is closed to the Romanian market.
