Black Cube Revealed as Evolution’s Anonymous Accuser
Evolution finally unmasked the firm behind a 2021 report accusing it of operating in markets banned by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE). The accuser? Black Cube, an Israeli intelligence firm known for digging up corporate dirt.
A Mystery Unveiled
The report, which sparked a big NJDGE probe, was cleared when no evidence of wrongdoing surfaced, per NJ Gambling Sites. Evolution’s now chasing the mastermind who hired Black Cube, and the plot’s thickening.
The reveal came after the New Jersey Supreme Court rejected a bid by law firm Calcagni & Kanefsky (CK) to block Evolution’s demand for the accuser’s identity. CK, which shielded Black Cube for years, admitted the firm, founded by ex-Israeli intelligence officers, crafted the report, naming key players like Yoav Nursella and Alex Gorelik.
But CK claims it doesn’t know who paid for it, a stance Evolution calls shaky given CK’s long ties to Black Cube.
Evolution Fights Back
Evolution didn’t stop at outing Black Cube. It filed a motion against CK, accusing the firm of dodging court orders and stalling the case.
CK’s claim of ignorance about the report’s original client, a mystery entity, doesn’t sit right with Evolution, which wants sanctions and a court order to force full disclosure.
Evolution argues this half-win is “pyrrhic” without knowing who pulled the strings. The NJDGE’s 2022 clearance of Evolution, which powers 40% of New Jersey’s $1.7 billion online casino market, fuels its push.
Black Cube, styling itself as a global leader in exposing fraud and corruption, likely charged millions for the report. Its team, including lawyer Adi Avta and director Avi Yanus, targeted Evolution’s operations in alleged gray markets. Evolution says the accusations were a smear to dent its $800 million U.S. revenue stream.
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