What Castillo Copper does

Castillo Copper's web property (castillocopper.com) operates as The Pokies 108, an online casino platform launched in 2021 under a Curacao Gaming Authority license (N.V #365/JAZ), targeting Australian players. The platform aggregates over 2,000 games from 20+ software providers — including Pragmatic Play, NetEnt, Evolution Gaming, Hacksaw Gaming, and Wazdan — delivered through an HTML5-based browser architecture requiring no software downloads. Coverage spans slots (including progressive jackpots, Megaways, and Australian-themed pokies), table games, live dealer experiences, and crash games, with weekly new releases. The platform supports desktop, tablet, and smartphone access via Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge, with a 99.9% uptime guarantee maintained through a mirror site network (thepokies86.net, thepokies103.net, thepokies104.net, thepokies107.net).

Revenue is generated through house edge on casino wagering, 30x wagering requirements on bonuses, and a 3% transaction fee on credit card deposits, while PayID and cryptocurrency deposits are fee-free at the casino level. Pricing is freemium: players register for free, claim an AUD 10 no-deposit bonus after mobile verification, and can opt into a 100% first-deposit match up to AUD 250. A 10-tier VIP program (Copper through Rhodium) with XP-based progression (50 XP = AUD 1.00 conversion) drives retention through escalating cashback, faster withdrawals, personal account managers, and luxury prize incentives. Distribution is direct-to-consumer only via the website and mirror sites, with no disclosed affiliate, reseller, or B2B channels.

Operational compliance includes PCI DSS certification, 256-bit SSL encryption, GDPR and CCPA compliance, quarterly independent RNG testing, and segregated player funds. Customer support operates 24/7 via live chat handling 1,200+ daily inquiries at a 95% satisfaction rating, with 75% of basic inquiries resolved through self-service FAQ. The firmographic profile lists 1-10 employees, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. Note: firmographic data identifies the entity as 'Castillo Copper' (ASX:CCZ, Perth, Australia, founded 2009) while the detailed operational data describes The Pokies 108 online casino (founded 2021, Curacao-domiciled) — a material discrepancy that suggests either domain repurposing or a corporate pivot, but the underlying operational evidence is exclusively about the casino business.

Name

Castillo Copper

Legal name

N.V #365/JAZ (The Pokies 108)

Website

https://castillocopper.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Castillo Copper's website operates The Pokies 108, an online casino launched in 2021 that serves Australian players with over 2,000 games from 20+ providers via an HTML5 browser platform under a Curacao Gaming Authority license.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Casino and Gambling

NAICS

Gambling Industries (7132), Other Gambling Industries (713290)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Real-Money Online Casino Operators (RNG Slots & Table Games) (MPAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Dealer Online Casinos (MPAEABAB), Crypto Casinos (MPAEABAD)

Keywords

• Online casino gaming
• Pokies slot games
• Live dealer casino
• Cryptocurrency gambling
• Australian online gaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Casino Wagering Revenue: Revenue generated from player wagers across slot machines, table games, and live dealer games. The platform takes a house edge on all games. Transaction fees applied to credit card deposits (3%), while cryptocurrency deposits have no casino fees.
2. Bonus Wagering Requirements: Revenue generated through wagering requirements on bonuses. Standard 30x wagering requirement on bonus amounts before withdrawal eligibility. Different games contribute varying percentages toward wagering completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Pokies 108 is an online casino platform offering Australian consumers access to over 2,000 games including pokies/slot machines, table games, live dealer experiences, and crash games. The platform aggregates titles from 20+ software providers and supports deposits/withdrawals via PayID, credit cards, bank transfers, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. It is operated under a Curacao Gaming Authority license (N.V #365/JAZ).

Product overview

The platform described is a single unified online casino product branded as 'The Pokies 108' (also referred to as thepokies 108 net, thepokies.net, Pokies108.net). It is a complete gaming ecosystem built on HTML5-based architecture with no software downloads required. The platform integrates multiple game providers (Pragmatic Play, NetEnt, Evolution Gaming, Hacksaw Gaming, Wazdan) to deliver a unified gaming experience through a web-based interface accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. The product includes integrated payment processing for deposits and withdrawals via credit cards, cryptocurrency, PayID, and bank transfers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Pokies 108 Online Casino Browser-based online casino platform offering over 2,000 games including pokies/slots, table games, live dealer experiences, and crash games, aggregated from 20+ software providers. Targets Australian players with AUD-denominated accounts, PayID banking integration, and cryptocurrency support. Operates under Curacao Gaming Authority license.

Quantifiable outcome

• Under 3 seconds average page load time
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered primary and core.

• Pragmatic PlayprimaryTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Primary game provider partnership delivering 380+ games including slots and live casino content. Games include popular titles like Big Bass Splash, Gates of Olympus, and Sweet Bonanza. Provider maintains certification from recognized testing laboratories.
• NetEntprimaryTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Premium game provider contributing 160 innovative titles with cutting-edge features. Industry-leading slot game developer known for high-quality graphics and engaging gameplay mechanics.
• Evolution GamingprimaryTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Industry-leading live dealer solutions provider. Powers live casino with HD video streaming, multiple camera angles, and professional dealers from purpose-built studios. Provides live blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and game shows.
• Hacksaw GamingcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Unique game provider contributing 126 unique slots and scratch cards. Known for innovative mechanics and high-volatility gaming experiences including Mental and Money Train series.
• WazdancoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Game provider offering 197 games with customizable features. Known for innovative gameplay mechanics and distinctive slot experiences targeting various player preferences.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stake.com: Crypto-friendly real-money online casino and sportsbook; the most direct comp because it shares native BTC/ETH rails, integrated VIP scheme, and a curated multi-provider library, and competes for the same global iCasino player cohort that The Pokies 108 targets.
• Joe Fortune: Australia-targeted real-money online casino with a Curacao license that explicitly courts AU players via AUD accounts, pokies-forward libraries, and localized bonuses — the closest geographic and regulatory twin to The Pokies 108.
• Ignition Casino: Real-money online casino aggregator (RTG, Rival, live dealer) popular with APAC-facing players; comparable to The Pokies 108 in its multi-provider aggregation model, crypto cashier, and tiered bonus structure, even if its license footprint is different.
• Wildz Casino: Multi-provider real-money iCasino with strong loyalty/level-up mechanic paralleling The Pokies 108's 10-tier Copper-to-Rhodium VIP; comparable in scale, content breadth, and modern instant-play HTML5 stack.
• BitStarz: Crypto-accepting real-money online casino with thousands of slots from Pragmatic/Evolution-tier providers; mirrors The Pokies 108's BTC/ETH cashier approach and aggregate multi-provider library.
• PlayAmo: Real-money online casino mixing traditional payment rails with BTC/ETH support and a Pragmatic/NetEnt-style catalog; operates in the same iCasino aggregator niche with overlapping target players.
• 7Bit Casino: Crypto-native multi-provider real-money casino with a tiered VIP and loyalty program and similar Pragmatic/Evolution/Wazdan-style library; comparable aggregation + crypto cashier combination to The Pokies 108.
• Royal Panda: Multi-provider real-money online casino (MGA-licensed) emphasizing curated slots and live dealer; serves similar iCasino player needs via a comparable aggregation-plus-promotion model.

Broad incumbents

• Jackpot City Casino: Large, established real-money iCasino brand with deeper regulatory licensing and a multi-brand portfolio (Cityviews Group) — the kind of incumbent aggregator The Pokies 108 competes against for AU/ANZ player share.

Others

• Pragmatic Play: Primary game supplier to The Pokies 108 (380+ games); included as a strategic upstream counterparty that shapes the operator's content catalog and competitive positioning rather than as a horizontal competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CastilloCopper
• Facebookfacebook.com/castillocopper

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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