The Independent Panel brought together, for the first time, a mix of industry representatives, harm minimisation experts, police, experts in cybersecurity and privacy, academics, community organisations and a person with lived experience of gambling harm.

Specifically, the Independent Panel examined the feasibility and acceptance of implementing cashless gaming technologies in clubs and hotels in NSW to gain insights from the technology to inform the Roadmap report.

Independent Panel for Gaming Reform Chairperson Michael Foggo said the panel’s Executive Committee has put forward an ambitious roadmap for gaming reform for the government to consider.

“This has been challenging and complex work, and I thank each of the panel’s 16 members for their time, expertise and enthusiasm over the 16 months of the panel’s work, and for contributing their views to developing the recommendations,” Mr Foggo said.

“The trial of this new technology was an important step to better understand the benefits and challenges for its implementation, giving technology providers, venues, patrons and government insights on operational issues tested in the real world.

“The trial learnings, advice from experts, research and evidence have informed the recommendations and safeguards to manage gambling harm and money-laundering risks and inform reasonable implementation timeframes to minimise impacts on industry.

“The roadmap also includes recommendations to progress the government’s commitment to reduce the overall number of gaming machine entitlements in NSW, as well as removing unnecessary complexity and further streamlining existing gaming regulatory regimes.”

The Independent Panel provided the government with separate advice on issues including mandating facial recognition technology to identify self-excluded patrons, and the establishment of a statewide exclusion register with third party exclusions.

The Executive Committee noted that further work needs to be undertaken by the government in developing its preferred approach to gaming reform.

EGT is proud to announce that it is already a member of the World Lottery Association (WLA), having successfully attained certification under its security standard WLA Security Control Standard: 2020 (WLA-SCS:2020) Level 2. This standard defines the requirements for information and operational security, as well as ensuring the integrity of the activities in the lottery and sports betting industries.

The main subject of the certification is EGT’s VLT solutions. To receive this designation, the company completed a two-stage process. First, it covered the requirements of the international standard for information security management systems ISO/IEC 27001 at the end of 2023. After that, it met additional lottery-focused security requirements set by WLA.

Mr. Vladimir Dokov, CEO of EGT, commented: “This achievement recognizes EGT’s commitment to sustainable development. It reaffirms our position as a leader in information security and underscores our ongoing dedication to creating products that meet the criteria of international accrediting institutions.”

7777 gaming is thrilled to announce that it has successfully obtained the necessary approval and certification to offer its games in Spain. The company is introducing 20 proven and highly engaging game titles, including popular hits like Crazy 100 Bucks, Barbarian, Candy Anyways, Devil’s Deal Soul for Sale, Club Mr. Luck, and many more.

This milestone reinforces 7777 gaming’s commitment to bringing exceptional iGaming content to regulated markets worldwide. The company’s entry into Spain significantly expands its global footprint while offering innovative and player-focused entertainment experiences.

To further solidify its presence in Spain, 7777 gaming has partnered with industry leaders such as Sportium, a global powerhouse in sports betting and online gaming with a strong presence across Spain, Italy, Latin America, and other key regions. Additionally, 7777 gaming has joined forces with R Franco Digital, a prominent gaming provider and part of the well-established Orenes Group.

Zhana Aleksandrova, Business Development Manager for Spain & Latin America at 7777 gaming, commented: “We are excited to officially launch in Spain, one of Europe’s most dynamic iGaming markets. Our first pack of 20 certified games brings a fresh perspective to gaming, offering immersive experiences and exciting mechanics tailored to Spanish players. Our partnerships with industry leaders like Sportium and RFranco Digital are a testament to our commitment to delivering quality and innovation in the region. We are confident that our games will captivate players and set a new standard in gaming entertainment.”

7777 gaming is looking forward to engaging with operators and partners in Spain as it continues to expand its market presence and offer cutting-edge gaming solutions.

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7777 gaming is an innovative and data-driven B2B igaming provider, founded in 2020 with the mission to revolutionize and challenge the status quo in the industry by offering 360-degree platform, state-of-the-art online casino games, iLottery, Jackpot, and marketing solutions, draw-based games, scratch cards, and much more.

The product is built by a dedicated team of visionaries with over 20 years of experience. The games and the RNG are tested and compliant in several highly regulated jurisdictions worldwide. Besides, the company achieved and maintained ISO 27001 certification. 7777 gaming holds a gambling license in Bulgaria and Romania and an MGA Certificate to provide its online casino games to these markets.

7777 gaming is already partnering with the leading aggregators and platform providers in the igaming industry.