Public Statement 9 of 2023 - Super8 (2023-07-12)

Summary

This is a public warning notice issued by the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) about an entity calling itself SUPER8, which operates through the website www.super8r.com. The FSC states that SUPER8 falsely claims to be a registered BVI company that is certified by the Commission to provide gaming, gambling and sports betting services. The notice clarifies that SUPER8 has never been licensed, certified or regulated by the FSC for any such activity.

• False claim: SUPER8 falsely purports to be a BVI-registered company certified by the FSC to provide gaming, gambling and sports betting services.
• FSC finding: SUPER8 is not a BVI company and has never been licensed or certified by the Commission for gaming, gambling or sports betting activity.
• Public advisory: Members of the public are advised to exercise extreme caution if solicited to conduct business with SUPER8.
• Call for information: The public is invited to report to the FSC any relevant information about questionable entities purportedly operating in or from the Territory.

The statement was issued under Section 37A of the Financial Services Commission Act, 2001, and is purely a public protection alert rather than a rule or requirement affecting licensed entities.