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SGA Outlines Updated Technical Regulations
The Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) has presented proposals for updates to its technical regulations.
The SGA decided to submit its new proposals to Sweden’s Chamber of Commerce who will then notify the EU. These new proposals will replace its old rules from 2018 and are expected to come into force on 1 January 2023, but certain licensees will remain exempt until 1 July.
In a 20-page document, the regulator outlines its updated rules and general advice regarding the technical requirements and accreditation of bodies for anyone who is to check, test and certify gaming activities.
These rules do not apply to land-based casinos, slot machine games and, formerly, lotteries and bingos with a gross annual turnover less than SEK 10m ($1.1m). But while much remains unchanged, lotteries and bingo operations have seen their cap rise to SEK 30m.
And any party which has a licence to provide games before January 2023 and does not provide online games will not see the new rules apply to them until July.
Going forward, the SGA stated its intention to issue guidance on the amended regulations that will include information on which parties are exempt from its technical requirements.
It said: “In the future, the Swedish Gaming Authority will issue guidance on the updated regulations. There we will, among other things, provide information on who is exempt from the technical requirements and what the person covered by the requirements needs to do.”
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Wazdan amplifies Swiss presence with GAMRFIRST launch
Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, has further expanded in the regulated Swiss market, taking its games live with GAMRFIRST.
The agreement sees a swathe of Wazdan games now available in Switzerland on the GAMRFIRST brand, the online arm of Casino Barrière Montreux, integrated via Gamanza’s iGaming Superstore™ platform.
Included in the deal are top-performing Wazdan titles such as 15 Coins™ and Mighty Wild™: Panther, as the provider continues to deliver the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences with its suite of engaging mechanics.
Marking its seventh partner in the market, Switzerland remains a key source of growth for Wazdan as it continues to build momentum following its recent commercial expansion and launch of its award-winning Mighty Fish™: Blue Marlin title.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “As one of the most important markets in Europe for Wazdan,we are delighted to bring GAMRFIRST.CH customers in Switzerland our comprehensive slot portfolio.
“The strong demand for Wazdan’s titles in Switzerland and beyond is a testament to our gain-focused philosophy that fuels our ambitions to deliver engaging experiences that players truly love.”
Clement Govinda, Director at GAMRFIRST said: “Wazdan has garnered a stellar reputation for its high-quality graphics and unique features that have captured the hearts of players worldwide.
“The provider’s commitment to developing rewarding casino experiences that empower players with more choice over their gaming style perfectly aligns with the preferences of our players and we have no doubt Wazdan’s titles will be warmly received by them.”
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Digitain Supplies Sportsbook to King.rs
Digitain supplies Serbian operator King.rs with turnkey sportsbook solution
Digitain, a global leader in sportsbook and iGaming solutions, has announced that it has signed a deal to provide its turnkey solution to Serbian-based operator King.rs.
The turnkey solution from Digitain includes a proprietary sportsbook empowered by over 1,000 in-house risk managers and sports traders for +100 sports, +130,000 real live monthly events, 80,000 pre-match events each month, +15,000 leagues, +3,000 betting markets as well as casino games, a payment gateway, sports data and statistics along with enterprise tools for mobile, desktop and retail channels and Digitain’s in-house virtual sports, which provide +20,000 daily events and +150 betting markets.
“We are delighted to sign this commercial agreement with King.rs and welcome it to the Digitain business,” the Chief Sales Officer for Digitain, Ani Mkrtchyan, said. “Digitain continues to lead the way in iGaming and sportsbook innovation and King.rs shall not only have access to our propriety and award-winning sportsbook but features such as auto bet, bet builder, sports jackpots, instant cashback, push notifications and a social feature called Sportchat to drive player engagement and revenue growth.
“At Digitain, we are committed to delivering solutions that cater to the unique needs of our partner operators and their players across multiple markets. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with King.rs.”
“Digitain has proven itself to be one of the leading B2B providers over the last 20 years in sportsbook and iGaming solutions,” the Operation Director for King.rs, Dragan Djordjevic, said. “We have been impressed with the depth and breadth of the turnkey solution and the level of account management and support throughout this process. We look forward to Digitain’s solution to elevate and amplify our brand positioning across our operational B2C markets.”
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Xprizo appoints Sintija Rimsa as Head of Business Development to accelerate growth strategy
Xprizo, a cutting-edge iGaming fintech platform, has appointed Sintija Rimsa as its new Head of Business Development to accelerate its growth strategy.
Rimsa will spearhead Xprizo’s ambition to deliver on its core objectives, with a focus on empowering gaming and leading industry companies to expand into emerging markets such as Africa, Asia, and LatAm. Rimsa has vast experience spanning AI, blockchain, and iGaming sectors which is complemented by a deep passion for innovative technologies.
Xprizo Head of Business Development Sintija Rimsa commented: “Joining the Xprizo family and playing a key role in its mission to revolutionise the payments industry is the perfect scenario. Together we’re pushing ahead at the forefront of the sector to provide solutions for unbanked and under-banked communities.”
Before Xprizo, Sintija rose the ranks in business development and communications, mainly advising startups, ecosystem partners, VCs, and influential figures in Dubai. Her work portfolio on investments, business development, and communications strategies within the blockchain, gaming, and AI fields have earned a reputation as an industry visionary.
“With Sintija heading up the biz dev team, Xprizo is well on course to achieve its ambitious goals, setting new benchmarks for innovation and inclusivity.” added Richard Mifsud, Xprizo Chief Vision Officer.
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