2012 | Loco Panda LaunchesLoco Panda Casino has its grand opening. The site uses RTG software and is licensed in Curacao (or so they claimed). |
2013 | No-Deposit Bonus OffersMany players sign up for Loco Panda due to the offer of a $30 no-deposit bonus. |
2013 | Gaining a ReputationLoco Panda and the other Revenue Jet casinos are gaining a reputation for good bonuses, RTG software, and solid service. They want a trusting customer base. |
2014 | Payment Process FaltersAfter making timely payments for a while, the service goes downhill quickly. |
2014 | Worst Casino Group of 2014Revenue Jet is named the Worst Casino Group of 2014 by CasinoMeister. Player complaints about payment were important, but lies about licensing in Curacao were key to CasinoMeister’s decision. |
2015 | Loco Panda Owners ArrestedOn June 23, Gery Shalon and Ziv Orenstein are arrested in Israel in connection to a 2014 cyber-attack in the United States. It later is revealed Shalon and Orenstein own Loco Panda. |
2015 | Revenue Jet Contacts AffiliatesThe next day, Revenue Jet contacts affiliates and tells them the Revenue Jet and Affactive Media online casinos are closed and their domains have been seized by the US Justice Department. All sites, including Loco Panda, are closing. |
2015 | No Resolution for PlayersTwo weeks after Revenue Jet websites close, a Loco Panda customer posts to AskGamblers. He says he cannot withdraw money or access the site. It is obvious customer service never sent out an email informing customers of their plight. |
2015 | Extradition ProceedingsGery Shalon and Ziv Orenstein are extradited to the United States from Israel. They are charged with crimes on November 10, 2015. Each faces 30 counts on various felony charges. |
2016 | Still Awaiting TrialShalon, Orenstein, and American Anthony Murgio remain in jail awaiting trial. The trial is expected to begin in late 2016. A fourth suspect, American Joshua Aaron, remains on the loose. |