Compliance Updates
Wazdan awarded ISO/IEC 27001 Certificate

Wazdan announces that on the 22nd of July the company received the ISO/IEC 27001 certification.
ISO/IEC 27001 is the internationally recognized standard for Risk Management and Information Security, awarded only to the elite group of companies that meet strict requirements imposed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
The certification process involves testing the security in important areas, including Development and provision of Gaming Platform and Casino Games or Designing and production of game mathematics, among others.
Wazdan is a well-acclaimed company with a true passion for games, and more than 10 years of experience in the iGaming industry, with a portfolio of over 120 games that along with the ISO certificate prove wholehearted dedication to customers. These qualities are what give the company their drive and opportunity for development and growth to be experienced in the near future.
This certificate marks an important milestone for the company and allows Wazdan to continue its further expansion onto the next regulated markets. And with the launch of several new and innovative games this year, Wazdan’s team is well prepared to push their success forward and offer well-designed products to a growing number of players and operators alike.
“Our talented team is created by the people who are truly passionate about games, and because of that, we’re holding ourselves to high standards. The elite international ISO certificate proves the outstanding quality of our processes, products and services that will help us continue the dynamic growth we’ve experienced over the last several years,” says Michał Imiołek, CEO of Wazdan.
Compliance Updates
ESA Gaming secures landmark Malta supplier licence

Innovative games provider ESA Gaming has been granted its supplier licence by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) as it looks to grow in regulated markets across the globe.
The MGA licence will allow the supplier to distribute its collection of mobile gaming products, aimed at increasing player engagement and cross-sell across sportsbook and casino players, to an array of new partners.
The supplier’s EasySwipe™ products are lightweight HTML5 mobile-first games that offer added revenue opportunities to sportsbooks and allows users to enjoy the best quality casino games without disrupting the sports betting experience.
ESA Gaming has recently struck several deals with operators and aggregator platforms across a number of markets, expanding the reach of its growing EasySwipe™ portfolio which has been proven extremely popular with players.
The supplier also holds certifications in the Italian and Colombian markets with a strategy to grow its product range internationally through its seamless integration process.
Zorica Smallwood, CEO at ESA Gaming, said: “The accreditation of our products by the MGA marks a very exciting step for us as we look to continue our upward trajectory.
“Being granted our MGA licence is vital for us as we continue to gain partners across a number of jurisdictions, while also allowing us to maintain the highest level of compliance with our products.”
Africa
SoftSwiss expands to the African continent

SoftSwiss is excited to announce its official expansion into the African continent. As the company continues extending its global presence, this month SoftSwiss received a license for Nigeria. This is another great milestone for SoftSwiss in entering new regulated markets.
Nigeria is the largest country in Africa, with 200 million inhabitants, whilst also being a gambling country with an extremely developed regulation for sports betting and lotteries. Furthermore, it is also one of the most competitive and fast-developing markets in gambling in Africa. The size of the population and exponentially growing internet exposure create the right conditions for online gambling companies to operate in.
It has to be noted, the African region as a whole is more focused on sports betting rather than online casinos. Now after the official launch of the SoftSwiss Sportsbook, the company is ready to build up its presence in this exciting new region.
Ivan Montik, Founder of SoftSwiss commented on this event: “Entering the Nigerian market marks an exceptional turning point for SoftSwiss, as we’re expanding our global presence to a brand new continent. Nigeria is considered one of the most fast-paced iGaming markets in terms of growth and we cannot wait to begin providing our services there. Nigeria is a great achievement for us and we’re planning on moving even further into other regulated markets” .
About SoftSwiss
SoftSwiss is an international tech brand supplying widely acclaimed, certified software solutions for managing iGaming operations. SoftSwiss holds a number of gaming licenses, providing a “one-stop-shop” white label solution by taking care of all technical, legal, and financial processes on behalf of its customers. The company has a vast product portfolio, which includes an Online Casino Platform, Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, an affiliate platform, and a recently launched sportsbook platform. In 2013 SoftSwiss was the first in the world to introduce a bitcoin-optimized online casino solution. The company has thus been regarded as the leading technical expert when it comes to the use of cryptocurrencies in online gaming.
Compliance Updates
PlayStar Casino strengthens compliance and responsible gambling with Maxima Compliance

PlayStar Casino has joined forces with Maxima Compliance where Maxima will provide a unique in-house service to ensure PlayStar Casino meets and exceeds its regulatory, compliance and responsible gambling needs.
Under the partnership, Maxima Compliance will provide dedicated resources to PlayStar Casino via unique in-house engagement, assisting the online casino brand through preparation, pre and post launch compliance needs.
This will allow PlayStar Casino to focus on building its value proposition to its players, safe in the knowledge a dedicated team of compliance professionals are there to ensure the business is exceed its compliance needs and creating the safest environment for its players.
At the heart of PlayStar Casino’s offering is the immersive experience that visitors receive each and every time they walk through the casino’s digital doors.
This will be achieved through personalisation, engagement and exemplary customer service that makes players feel like they are the star of the show.
Adam Noble, Executive Vice President at PlayStar Casino, said: “Our value proposition is centred on the player experience, therefore it is critical to establish that experience on a solid foundation of meeting and exceeding our obligations with regard to compliance, KYC, AML and responsible gambling as a baseline. Our partnership with Maxima, will ensure this foundation is in place and maintained, and that we’re proving the most secure, safe and responsible gaming experience to our players”
“We have a lot of plates spinning as the momentum of our US launch builds and we’re very please to be partnering with the Maxima team to continue this momentum.”
Antonio Zanghi , CEO at Maxima Compliance, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to support PlayStar Casino’s entry into New Jersey, which comes at an exciting time for us as we open our first office in the US, in that state. The Maxima team have supported several clients in multiple US markets in different capacities and we’re very pleased to announce this partnership with PlayStar Casino and establishment of Maxima Compliance in the local market to support it.”
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