Compliance Updates
Stakelogic granted Greek gaming license

In-demand software providers expand their global reach after regulators give the green light to operate in Greece
Stakelogic, the sought-after software studio behind fan favourite slots such as Mystery Drop and Extreme Megaways, have announced they’ll now be able to share their innovative catalogue of games with a brand-new audience after being granted a Greek gaming license.
Having already successfully passed the rigorous security checks of regulatory bodies such as the Malta Gaming Authority, Romania’s ONJN and the notoriously thorough UK Gaming Commission, Stakelogic can now add the Hellenic Gaming Commission to their growing list of approvals as the group gave them the green light to supply their full suite of slots and live games to online operators in Greece.
The news means that Stakelogic will now be able to offer their games to Greek players via any licensed casino in the country, enabling them to share their signature range of Super StakeTM titles in the market for the first time. With these games offering players the chance to raise their starting stake in exchange for perks such as extra scatters and bonus features, they’re sure to prove a popular addition.
With the Hellenic Gaming Commission opening up the application process for new online gaming licenses in October of last year, Stakelogic have moved quickly to gain the proper certification for Greece. Just as they did in the Ukrainian market earlier in the year, the popular providers were able to secure a suppliers license relatively early, enabling them to hit the ground running in the country.
The decision by Stakelogic to acquire a Greek gaming license to go alongside the others they hold in Malta, Romania, the UK and the Ukraine further emphasises the studio’s commitment to expanding its global reach and ensuring as many players as possible get to try out its exciting collection of games.
Stephan van den Oetelaar, CEO at Stakelogic, said: “Having thoroughly reviewed our business offering, we’re delighted the Hellenic Gaming Commission has awarded us a Greek gaming license and we’re very much looking forward to sharing our product with players in the country for the first time.
“The decision to move into Greece is reflective of Stakelogic’s wider strategy to expand its global reach and offer its premier collection of slots and live casino games in new markets the world over. Now licensed in five major gaming jurisdictions, we’ve proved once more that Stakelogic is a brand players can trust to deliver a high quality gaming experience that’s 100% regulated, licensed and secure.”
Compliance Updates
Georgia Bans 1.45 Million People from Gambling

A new decree approved last year has banned well over a million people from participating in gambling in Georgia. The law, which follows the introduction of new online casino restrictions, bans under 25s, public employees, the socially vulnerable and those blacklisted by courts from gambling.
Minister of finance Lasha Khutsishvili said 1.45 million citizens are now banned from gambling, including people who are self-excluding. The new law came into effect this month after being approved by prime minister Irakli Garibashvili last year.
Last month, Garibashvili approved another batch of restrictions to tighten the country’s gambling laws. One of the measures will be to ring-fence online casino licences so they can be held only by land-based casinos based in Georgia.
That would make Adjara Group, Crystalbet and Iveria the only operators that can hold online casino licences. However, in addition, the government plans to offer a licence for exclusive rights to operate online casino for a fee of €1.6m.
Last year, the government presented plans to introduce separate gaming licences for specific verticals so that operators would no longer be able to expand into different verticals with no need for an additional permit. The annual permit fees for each of the business types (online casino, slots and betting) were to be set at €35,580.
All gambling advertising on TV, websites and public places has also been banned, and gambling taxes have been raised. Another batch of measures that are expected to be imposed includes a ban on casinos on ships.
The government says the measures are designed to bring the country in line with the EU expectations as it seeks to enter the bloq, although there is no EU ban on gambling advertising or prohibiting certain people from participating.
Compliance Updates
Mindway AI Collaborates With the Hellenic Gaming Commission to Ensure Player Protection

The aim of the cooperation between Mindway AI and the Hellenic Gaming Commission is to enhance player protection in the Greek gambling industry. The two parties seek to elaborate on the risk assessment methodology applied to assess whether a player is about to develop problem gambling behavior.
Mindway AI has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Hellenic Gaming Commission on issues related to responsible gambling, the protection of players and gambling addiction prevention.
“We are pleased that the Hellenic Gaming Commission has shown us the trust to collaborate with us utilizing our in-depth scientific expertise and potentially our award-winning player protection software built on a unique combination of neuroscience, AI, and human psychologists’ assessments,” the Chief Executive Officer for Mindway AI, Rasmus Kjaergaard, said.
Originally, Mindway AI’s player protection software was developed to be implemented by operators as an early detector of problematic gambling behavior but we have found that it might be used across an entire market as well.
“The idea of using our expertise and maybe our software across a full market gambling jurisdiction in Greece is exciting and innovative. Together with Hellenic Gambling Commission, we intend to co-create the needed adjustments to adapt to the extra requirements that may occur when this new approach can cover a whole market and not solely individual operators,” Kjaergaard said.
Within the framework of their collaboration, the two parties shall evaluate the use of AI software in combination with neuroscientific insights and expert assessments to identify at-risk gambling behavior. The Hellenic Gaming Commission will then seek to take initiatives and proper measures and proceed with interventions, both at the regulatory and supervisory-audit levels, to handle at-risk gambling behavior and minimize the harm related to gambling addiction.
Central Europe
CT Interactive’s 10 New Games and Hot Luck Jackpot Certified for the Czech Republic

CT Interactive continues to increase its market share in the Czech Republic. The company was granted with a certificate for a package of 10 more games and the Hot Luck Jackpot.
“We are very excited about our next step in the Czech market which we value very much. We see a lot of potential in this market and this is why we are going to provide to all of the local operators we work with more of our exciting content,” Milena Tsankarska, Business Development EMEA at CT Interactive, said.
The list of certified games consists of the most popular names such as Bavarian Forest, Big Joker, Brilliants on Fire, Dark Woods, Fortune Pig, Fruity Hot, Hot 7 ‘s X2, Mystic Moon, Pick the Pig and The Power of Ankh. The portfolio for the Czech market contains also Hot Luck Jackpot.
“The certified content contains some of our best-selling games and it is ready for launch with the operators,” Ivan Zoumpalov, Business Development Manager at CT Interactive for the Czech Republic market, said.
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