Eastern Europe
Oryx Gaming and SoftSwiss secure Romania licences
Oryx Gaming and SoftSwiss have been certified for the regulated igaming market in Romania, the companies have announced.
ORYX Gaming has secured all required Romanian certificates, licenses and approvals to offer its iGaming platform and content to Romanian operators.
The ORYX iGaming Platform is an omni-channel and cross-product platform that enables operators to manage their entire product suite using one shared account and one wallet for casino, lottery, sportsbook, bingo, poker and other operations. It features cutting edge player management, payments, finance and fraud management functionalities, automated campaign, promotion, bonus and wagering management functionalities, as well as sophisticated reporting BI, CRM, OTC, SSBT and cross-channel content management systems.
The obtained license will also allow ORYX to roll out its Aggregator content, including some of the well-established content providers, such as EGT, Amatic, ISoftBet and Kiron alongside with Gamomat, Kalamba, few other newcomers and other providers that add up to complete a portfolio of over 5,000 aggregated games.
The ORYX iGaming Platform is already fully compliant with major regulated gaming jurisdictions and has been certified for, licensed or approved in Malta, Schleswig Holstein/Germany, Croatia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Paraguay, Colombia, Estonia, Serbia and Argentina.
Matevz Mazij, ORYX Gaming CEO said: “Regulated markets form a key part of our growth strategy and entering Romania is a fantastic opportunity for our business. We are hoping to receive a great deal of interest from operators active in the Romanian territory, who are looking to improve Omni-channel capabilities and offer an extended portfolio of iGaming content.”
After the successful re-branding of SoftSwiss games into BGAMING, as well as the expansion and diversification of the game development team, SoftSwiss is proud to share that it has entered the regulated market of Romania.
The SoftSwiss Game Aggregator, which connects game content from a vast portfolio of game providers, now holds a B2B Class 2 gaming licence. For gambling software developers, the Class 2 licence permits to offer services to online and land-based establishments licensed by the Romanian government.
In order to become certified, our game aggregator had to pass an extensive verification procedure with authorised testing bodies. Additionally, BGAMING as game supplier has undergone the rigorous and lengthy technical process in order to certify its games for Romania.
SoftSwiss previously collaborated with sports betting website Superbet by developing a medieval-themed video slot, Domnitors, uniquely for the Romanian market. With the new licence, the full range of BGAMING games have become available on Superbet.ro and for any other Class 1-licensed operators.
A one-off API integration with the SoftSwiss Game Aggregator can connect hundreds of games from recognised providers to other gaming platforms. Being fully compliant to offer its services for the 7th largest state in the EU, SoftSwiss is looking forward to establishing bold new partnerships in the region.
Compliance Updates
Romania Bans Gambling Venues in Small Towns and Villages
Romania has announced a ban on gambling venues in small towns and villages with populations of less than 15,000 residents.
What’s known as the “law of slot machines” was passed by deputies in the lower house of parliament. “It is the first law adopted in Parliament in 30 years against this mafia that has controlled the political world until now,” said Alfred Simonis, the leader of the Social Democrats.
“Right now we are fighting an industry that has a total turnover of €10-12 billion.”
Industry figures complain they were not consulted, and hope that the authorities will control the black market as they promised.
Despite the unanimous vote, there was some dissent within the chamber. Two opposition parties that want to ban the “scourge” of gambling outright accuse the government of collusion with the gaming sector for not taking a stronger position.
On another front Ionut Mosteanu, the leader of the opposition USR, questioned how lawmakers had set the threshold.
“They thought that slot machines only damage 15,000 people,” he said. “There was not even a debate to see how many townships qualify for this 15,000. Why not 16, 17, why not two million and you would ban them definitively?”
Gambling venues have become ubiquitous across Romania over the last few decades. The National Gaming Office, the state body that monitors and approves the sector, has registered 12,000 sports betting, bingo, casino, lottery rooms.
The state collects taxes from gambling venue licenses and online ticket sales as from the amount betting houses spend on advertising.
There are no recent data to indicate how many people in Romania are addicted to gambling. The last survey was conducted in 2016, and found that there could be around 100,000 addicted people across the country. The number today could be much higher.
Conferences in Europe
Altenar becomes General Sponsor of EEGS 2024
The acclaimed Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) gladly welcomes Altenar, a leading sports betting software provider, as a General Sponsor for this year’s edition of the event. The conference will be held on 27th and 28th of November at the IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. For another consecutive year Altenar joins the event as a major sponsor with total commitment for fostering innovation and growth in the gaming and entertainment industry, as a whole. This enduring long standing partnership has brought significant mutual benefits and opportunities for both parties and all event participants over the years.
Altenar is delivering best-in-class solutions for licensed operators around the world. Ranging from a standalone sportsbook product to the provision of a turnkey sportsbook solution, Altenar offers proven stability coupled with a flexible and personalised service.
Launched in 2011, Altenar powers hundreds of online sports betting sites, while their self-service betting terminals and mobile app help ensure they meet all operator needs, with an exponentially growing client base in more than 30 countries.
Altenar COO Dinos Stranomitis said: “In Altenar we consider EEGS and BEGE as a key event to establish connection with East and Southeast Europe. Considering that Bulgaria is playing a key role in that region, our presence is a must. See you in Sofia.”
Altenar is an invaluable partner, thus contributing to the success and vibrancy of EEGS itself. The continued support highlights a shared commitment to excellence and progress within the industry, making this year’s event an essential platform for associated industry luminaries and entrepreneurs to explore the latest trends and opportunities in gaming, entertainment and hospitality in general.
The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS), the premier conference of the region, provides a dynamic platform for industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and explore the latest trends and opportunities shaping the gaming and entertainment landscape.
No doubt you wish to position your company alongside the Conference and exploit our expertise.
Compliance Updates
Booming Games secures Romanian B2B license
Booming Games, a fast-growing provider of iGaming content, has proudly obtained an Oficiul National Pentru Jocuri De Noroc (ONJN) license, a significant milestone that allows the company to extend its reach across Europe.
Booming Games recently received official confirmation of its B2B gaming license from the Romanian gambling authority (ONJN). With this license in hand, the company is now empowered to supply its content to licensed gambling operators throughout Romania. As a result, Romanian players can look forward to accessing beloved titles like Burning Classics, TNT Bonanza, Cash Pig, Buffalo Hold and Win, and Gold Gold Gold.
Booming Games’ acquisition of the ONJN license represents a strategic move towards expanding its European footprint. This milestone not only solidifies the company’s position as a leading provider of iGaming content but also opens doors to new opportunities in the broader European market. With the Romanian B2B gaming license complementing its existing licenses, Booming Games is well-positioned to continue delivering exceptional gaming experiences to players across Europe.
Frederik Niehusen, Chief Commercial Officer at Booming Games, said: “We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve obtained a full Romanian B2B gaming license. This exciting development allows us to expand our presence in the rapidly growing Romanian market. With this achievement, we’re well-equipped to build on our strengths and enhance our product offerings to better serve the needs of our customers.
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