Compliance Updates
VIXIO GamblingCompliance announces 2020 Global Regulatory Awards shortlist

VIXIO GamblingCompliance announces 2020 Global Regulatory Awards shortlist
Today, VIXIO GamblingCompliance unveiled the shortlist for their Global Regulatory Awards (GRA). Now in their fourth year, the VIXIO GRAs recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams and businesses who have excelled in the field of compliance, corporate social responsibility and responsible gambling over the course of the year.
This year’s shortlist showcases a host of progressive businesses, all who have demonstrated their ability to adapt to an increasingly complex regulatory environment, to innovate, and embrace safer gambling.
Mike Woolfrey, CEO, VIXIO, said “This year has been one of the most competitive years yet, with the judges having to consider hundreds of entries to shortlist finalists across 18 categories. Every year the standard gets higher as the industry moves to an ever-greater culture of compliance. Our judging process is extremely rigorous and the awards are hotly contested, so being shortlisted is a highly significant achievement. Whilst this year we are disappointed we won’t be able to host our black-tie gala dinner, we are looking forward to announcing the winners at our virtual event, which everyone can join to celebrate the industry’s achievements”.
Robert Chvatal, CEO, SAZKA Group, said: “Congratulations to all those shortlisted. The operational excellence, innovation and commitment to drive up standards demonstrated by those shortlisted is a really positive sign for the future of the industry. We are delighted to be partnering with VIXIO GamblingCompliance on these hugely important awards and we look forward to seeing who emerges as winners on 29 October”
Due to on-going safety concerns around COVID-19, this year’s presentation of the 2020 VIXIO Global Regulatory Award winners will take place via an online live stream, broadcast globally on 29, October at 16:00 GMT. To find out more, including how to register, go to: gamblingcomplianceawards.com
Award for Commitment to Compliance by An Affiliate Company
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AskGamblers
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Better Collective
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Bojoko
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Gambling.com Group
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iBet Directory
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Little Star Media
Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to Responsible Gambling
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Amina Norgosanow, Videslots
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David Caruana, Kindred Group
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Jon Duffy, Genting Casino UK
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Stefania Colombo, IGT
Best Regulatory Lawyer or Law Firm of the Year
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CMS
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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Herzog Fox & Neeman
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Mishcon de Reya Betting & Gaming Group
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Pinsent Masons LLP
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Tommaso di Chio, Kambi
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WH Partners
Best Regulatory Lawyer or Law Firm of the Year
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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Paul Hasting LLP
Chief Compliance Officer of the Year
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Jon Duffy, Genting Casinos UK
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Ori Monheit, Skywind Group
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Sissel Weitzhandler, Play’n GO
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Yurri Shevchuk, Parimatch
Chief Executive Officer of the Year
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David Briggs, GeoComply
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Giovanni Garrisi, Stanleybet Group
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Phil Horne, Scientific Games UK
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Sergey Portnov, Parimatch
Compliance Innovator or Innovation of the Year
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BetConstruct
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Gamalyze, Mindway AI
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Genesis Global Limited
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Location Validator App, GeoGuard
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GiG Comply
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Stoiximan / Betano Group
Compliance Officer of the Year
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Adam Torres, San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission
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Emma O’Neil, Sky Betting & Gaming
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Ewout Wierda, VideoSlots
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Jennifer Aguiar, DraftKings
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Keith Caruana, Play’n GO
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Mark Halstead, iSoftBet
Compliance Outstanding Achievement Award
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iSoftBet
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Kindred Group
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Paysafe Group
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Skywind Group
Award for Commitment to Compliance by An Affiliate Company
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IGT Compliance Team
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iSoftBet Compliance Team
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NOVOMATIC AG Compliance Team
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Paysafe Group Compliance Team
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People’s Postcode Lottery Compliance Team
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Play’n GO Compliance Team
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Playtech Compliance Team
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Sky Betting and Gaming Compliance Team
Head of AML/MLRO or AML Team of the Year
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Anti-Fraud Legal and Compliance Team, Estoril Sol Digital
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AML Team, Genting Casinos UK
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Group Compliance Team, Paysafe Group
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Jonathan Galea, VideoSlots
Head of Regulatory Affairs/Government Relations
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Jon Duffy, Genting Casinos UK
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Kimberley Broad, Microgaming
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Lindsay Slader, GeoComply
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Malcolm Fleming, People’s Postcode Lottery
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Martin Lycka, GVC Group
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Pablo Espuela, Luckia Games
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Sabine Stoppel, NOVOMATIC AG
In-House Counsel/Legal Team of the Year
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Andrei Andronic, Playson
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GVC Group Legal Team
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Nicole Metzgar-Schall, Sportradar
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NOVOMATIC AG Legal Team
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Riva Richard, Pollard Banknote Limited
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Skywind Group Legal Team
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William Hill Group Legal Team
In-House Counsel/Legal Team of the Year
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ECOMMPAY
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Passport Technology
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Paysafe Group
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions
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Trustly
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Worldpay
RegTech Provider of the Year
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GeoComply
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IDnow
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iovation
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SBTech
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Trulioo
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w2 Global Data
Responsible Approach to Advertising Award
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32 Red / Kindred Group
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Catena Media
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NetBet Enterprises
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Stoiximan / Betano Group
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William Hill
Rising Star Award
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Denisa Bialá, Play’n GO
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Erica Okerberg, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Esther Scheepers, Kindred Group
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Hayley Doherty, Sky Betting & Gaming
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Joonas Karhu, Bojoko
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Melissa Shuba, BMM Testlabs
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Zlatan Omerspahić, Nsoft
Compliance Lifetime Achievement Special Award
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To be announced
Compliance Updates
Soft2Bet nets PCI DSS data accreditation

Casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet has been certified by The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
The company was accredited with the certification after passing a rigorous audit, recognising its capability to securely protect the transfer of credit and debit card data between customers and payment service providers.
The news showcases Soft2Bet’s strong compliance credentials, which are also demonstrated by the SGA, MGA and Curacao licences held by the market-leading casino and sportsbook platform provider.
The company’s latest certification indicates its unwavering commitment to protecting the data of players using the 30+ operator brands in its portfolio, which is set to be enhanced with a new flagship sportsbook in early 2021 and currently includes the SBC-award winning Wazamba.
Ivan Piorischin, Product owner at Soft2Bet, said: “We take data protection very seriously here at Soft2Bet, and it’s fantastic to have that commitment recognised with a coveted accreditation from the The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
“As we look forward to entering new territories and launching further cutting-edge products in the year to come, regulatory compliance will continue to top our priority list.”
Baltics
Latvia Parliament Approves Bill to Ban Alimony Debtors from Gambling

The Latvian Parliament (Saeima) has approved at the first reading a bill to ban alimony debtors from gambling, and scheduled a second reading for January 20.
The bill would require operators to ensure that those who owe maintenance payments are not permitted to gamble either in person or online. In order to do so, they must check accounts against the national register of maintenance debtors, with the help of the Lotteries and Gambling Inspectorate, which will create an official data display for licensees.
“The restriction is intended to prevent debtors who do not provide maintenance they owe for a child from using funds unreasonably for entertainment and hobbies,” the Saeima said.
The bill was submitted by the government and has already received approval from the Commission for Human Rights and Public Affairs with no objections. If it passes in the second and third reading and is signed into law, the restriction will come into effect on April 1.
Compliance Updates
Highlight Games Announces Romanian License

London-based video virtual sports specialist Highlight Games Limited today announces that it is now licensed to distribute its products in Romania.
Following receipt of its Class II license from the Romanian Gambling Authority, Highlight Games’ exclusive suite of products – including SOCCERBET in English, Italian and Turkish variants and NBA Last 60 – are now available to licensed Romanian operators and will be live with customers in Q1.
‘I’m delighted to confirm that our products are now available to our partners in Romania,’ said Steven Holmes, Co-CEO, Highlight Games. ‘Europe is a hugely important market for our business, and it’s fantastic to now include Romania in the list of countries in which our games are now available. Highlight Games’ total online turnover in Italy has increased by 455% since the start of the first national lockdown in 2020, demonstrating the continuing growth in popularity of our video virtuals across all channels. We look forward to recreating the successes we have seen in Italy within the Romanian virtual sports market,’ he added.
About Highlight Games Limited:
Highlight Games is a London-based video virtual sports and games supplier which specialises in the creation of innovative, sports-focused betting experiences. Using a unique patent-protected live video game format, Highlight’s products feature top teams and players from the world’s favourite sports. The company’s flagship SOCCERBET game is the #1 selling product in Europe’s largest virtual sports market and its branded portfolio of products, which include NBA Last 90 and NBA Last 60, will launch in gaming and lottery markets in the US and around the world in 2020. Featuring highly optimized game design based on decades of archived live action sports footage, Highlight’s products can be tailored to suit the sportsbook or virtual sports offering of operators across retail, online and mobile.
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