Mirror sites: why we do not list them
Searches for a "Playone mirror" or a working link when access is blocked are common. A mirror is an alternative domain that shows the same casino under a different address. This page explains why mirror links are risky, why a blocked site is usually blocked for a reason, and how to recognise a copy designed to steal your details. You will not find mirror addresses, VPN tips or other workarounds here — deliberately.
Why access is blocked
When a casino site is not reachable in your country, the most common reason is regulation. Many countries require a local licence and instruct internet providers to block operators without one. Belgium, for example, keeps a list of illegal gambling sites that providers must block; other countries do the same. A block can also come from your bank, your employer's network or parental controls. In each case, the block reflects a decision that you are not protected there in the way the law requires.
The legal side
Getting around a block does not change the operator's legal status in your country. In some countries playing on an unlicensed site is itself an offence — in Belgium it is punishable under article 4 §2 of the gaming law. Operators' own terms usually forbid access from restricted countries; if you play there anyway, the operator may close the account and withhold winnings, and your national regulator cannot help you.
The phishing risk
Mirror lists are a favourite tool of fraudsters. A fake mirror copies the look of a casino exactly, then collects logins, card details and identity documents. Some fake sites accept deposits and never pay out. Signs of a fake copy include:
- An address with extra words, numbers or an unusual domain ending.
- Links shared through messaging groups, social media comments or pop-up ads.
- Requests to pay through unusual channels such as personal wallets or gift cards.
- Support that contacts you first and asks for codes or passwords.
What to do instead
If a site is blocked where you live, take that as information rather than a puzzle to solve. Look at what your national regulator lists as licensed operators. If you already have an account with an operator you can no longer reach, contact it through its official email for your balance — never through a link from a third party. If you entered details on a suspicious copy, change your passwords at once and contact your bank.
Our policy
This site does not publish mirror links, alternative addresses or instructions to bypass blocks. It explains how licensing works so that readers can decide with full information. Read more on the about us page and in the review; for account security, see privacy and data protection, and for app-related fakes, the download guide. If gambling has become hard to stop, the responsible gambling page lists free help.