Compliance Updates
Yggdrasil granted ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation

Enables business to further expand into new markets with many jurisdictions using certification as regulatory benchmark
Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has been granted an ISO/IEC 27001 certification, proving its commitment to information security standards.
The international certification is awarded when a set level of information security standards are reached, ensuring best practices in this discipline.
The accreditation enables Yggdrasil to expand into new global markets, with many jurisdictions and World Lottery Association (WLA) members now using the 27001 certification as a regulatory benchmark.
Furthermore, as the supplier’s flagship content creation and distribution program, YG Masters, continues to grow, ensuring Yggdrasil’s approach to data protection and information security is compliant is an important step for the global growth of the business.
Fredrik Elmqvist, CEO at Yggdrasil, said: “Receiving our ISO certification is something we are very proud of and rightfully so. We have been through a rigorous certification process to ensure compliance is held to the highest regard, which is something we pride ourselves on, and we are committed to continuous improvements in security standards.
“It is yet another feather in our cap as we continue to provide dynamic, immersive gaming experiences for players all over the globe, while also ensuring YG Masters continues to grow in a secure environment.”
Asia
Five Groups Qualify to Enter Next Phase of Nagasaki IR Process

All the five groups that entered Nagasaki prefecture’s request-for-proposal (RFP) process with the aim of participating in its bid for an integrated resort (IR) licence have qualified for the next phase of the process.
The five groups are: a consortium led by Oshidori International Holdings Ltd; Casinos Austria International Japan; Current Group; the Niki Chau Fwu (Parkview) Group; and One Kyushu, a consortium between Tokyo-listed Pixel Companyz Inc and French gaming operator Groupe Partouche SA.
The prefecture will complete a “first round” of evaluation of would-be partners this month to reduce the list of bidders to three. After that, a second round will include a “competitive dialogue” with would-be partners. The groups will then have to present their projects in August for the prefecture to make a final decision.
Japan plans to initially approve three integrated resorts in the country. Proposals must include a casino, tourism attractions, hotels and meeting spaces.
Baltics
Spearhead Studios earns certification in Croatia

Gaming provider Spearhead Studios is thrilled to announce the completion of its certification on the Croatian market. Casinos operating in Croatia can now integrate the supplier’s entire portfolio of video slots and table games.
Benefiting from a solid online gambling regulation, Croatia the latest jurisdiction to be added to Spearhead Studios’ constant growing list of territories. Currently, the supplier is authorised to provide its games in no less than 12 jurisdictions in Europe and LATAM, with plans to unlock even more markets in the upcoming future, including the highly lucrative US market.
Under the vision of creating Local Games for Local Markets, Spearhead Studios provides high-quality content in Malta, Spain, Romania, Sweden, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Colombia, Germany, Belarus, and now Croatia.
Mathias Larsson, Managing Director at Spearhead Studios, says: “We have greatly expanded our list of jurisdictions since the launch in 2019. With clients operating across Europe and LATAM, we find it paramount to invest in attaining certifications for our games. The studios’ mission is to gain international recognition for the quality of our content, and we’re more than thrilled to now be able to work with Croatia-based operators.”
Available with 7 casino aggregators as of March 2021, the aim of the supplier is to grow its casino client base with established operators in regulated markets. The list of Tier-1 operators includes well-known casino brands such as Wunderino, Casumo and Videoslots.
Spearhead Studios’ games portfolio amounts 30 titles, including high-performing titles such as Book of Souls, Fruits & 777’s, Lara Jones is Cleopatra, or Royal Crown, and the latest Blue Diamond Book and Wild Gold. With a strong pipeline of new launches, 2021 will see Spearhead Studios releasing 40+ games, including Video Bingo and Video Poker.
Baltics
Slotmill certified for Estonia and Latvia

The Slotmill games have been certified to meet the regulation in Estonia and Latvia. The games can be obtained either through a direct integration or via distributors.
Jamie Boyle, Product Manager at Slotmill, said: “We are delighted to have our games approved for these markets thereby extending our reach at the same time as it solidifies our commitment to meet local regulations.”
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