Gambling Is No Game: DNS Links Between Chinese Organized Crime and Sports Sponsorships

A new report unveils the discovery of a technology suite and its connection to Chinese organized crime, money laundering, and human trafficking throughout Southeast Asia. The technology suite is composed of software, Domain Name System (DNS) configurations, website hosting, payment mechanisms, mobile apps, and more—a full cybercrime supply chain.

Tens of seemingly unrelated gambling brands that advertise by way of sponsorship deals with European sports teams use this technology. The owners of these brands prey on residents of Greater China and on victims across the globe to take advantage of the US$1.7 trillion illegal gambling economy.

The report names the actor who designed, developed, and operates this supply chain: Vigorish Viper.