iGaming Industry
Italy illegal gambling ring linked to Malta’s Medialive Casino
Italy’s latest illegal gambling bust is once again tracing its tentacles back to Malta’s online gambling industry.
Last Wednesday, Italian media revealed details of operation Double Jack, in which police fanned out across multiple Italian provinces to raid 30 different residences suspected of being connected to an illegal gambling operation that mixed land-based gaming machines with computer terminals connected to Malta-based online gambling servers.
The authorities ultimately arrested seven individuals suspected of involvement in an illegal online gaming operation that generated monthly revenue of €10m. Police seized 14 venues and numerous other tools of the trade, including bank accounts, with the total value of seized assets reaching €8.5m.
The raided venues – which included social clubs, billiard halls, amateur sports organizations and even a pizzeria – were reportedly equipped with master switches that allowed the operators to ‘reset’ the terminals to sever the Malta connection in case the authorities came calling. Prosecutors also claimed the gang’s gambling software could be manipulated to ensure gamblers didn’t win too often.
On Thursday, Italian media quoted Florence’s chief prosecutor Giuseppe Creazzo saying that the illegal operation had unspecified connections to Malta-based Medialive Casino Ltd, which provides legal online live dealer services to many Italian-licensed online and land-based casino operations.
Creazzo revealed that the illegal operation had apparently been rumbled through the use of a piece of Trojan software the authorities managed to install in the group’s digital network. Creazzo said the use of the Trojan was “decisive for discovering the illegal computer platform with which the game was controlled by Malta.”
Creazzo noted with some bitterness that new laws approved earlier this month meant that this was the last time Italian authorities would be able to employ the use of software tools like Trojans in their fight against illegal activity.
Creazzo also complained that his office hadn’t received sufficient cooperation from Maltese authorities, and thus he was only able to act against the gang’s local operations. In September, members of Italy’s Anti-Mafia Commission traveled to Malta to inquire about “significant delays” in Maltese authorities fulfilling requests for information regarding illegal online gambling activity.
Italian authorities have long complained about local illegal gambling operators’ reputed ties to Malta, including the high-profile takedown in 2015 of an organized crime group’s use of betting sites linked with Malta-licensed Betuniq. The Malta Gaming Authority ultimately suspended the licenses of several Betuniq-related businesses.…
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Source: EEGaming.
Andrés Tamayo
Pragmatic Play Enhances FullReto Partnership with Virtual Sports Addition
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Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has reinforced its commitment to Latin American expansion by strengthening its existing relationship with Colombian operator FullReto.
The latest agreement will see FullReto offer its players a broad selection of Pragmatic Play’s unique Virtual Sports titles, building on an already extensive offering of over 300 Slots and Live Casino games.
Fantastic League, Greyhound Racing, and the thrilling motor racing-themed Force 1 are among the games now available to FullReto customers as the operator looks to capitalise on the rapidly increasing popularity of Virtual Sports to consolidate its position as a leading platform in Colombia.
The multi-product partnership reaffirms Pragmatic Play’s intentions to expand its offering in the LatAm markets, with FullReto now offering a vast catalogue of Pragmatic’s award-winning games across three verticals.
Victor Arias, Vice President of Latin American Operations at ARRISE powering Pragmatic Play, said: “Pragmatic Play is delighted to reinforce its partnership with FullReto by providing its players with access to its renowned Virtual Sports games. The deal not only emphasises Pragmatic Play’s desire to provide Colombian players with an exciting online gaming experience, but also demonstrates the supplier’s dedication to furthering its Latin American expansion.”
Andrés Tamayo, General Manager at FullReto, said: “FullReto’s continued collaboration with Pragmatic Play highlights our main objective of supplying the optimal player experience. The addition of Pragmatic Play’s Virtual Sports offering, on top of its Slots and Live Casino games, will ensure FullReto players have access to hundreds of fan-favourite games across a variety of verticals.”
Alonso Huiman
Pragmatic Play Launches Live Casino Offer at Atlantic City
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Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has expanded its Live Casino footprint across Peru after going live with major local operator, Atlantic City.
The partnership sees Pragmatic Play’s full Live Casino portfolio integrated with the operator, enabling players in Peru to enjoy market-leading titles such as Blackjack, Roulette, and Baccarat from the supplier’s award-winning portfolio.
This latest agreement showcases Pragmatic Play’s plans for growth in LatAm, exhibiting an array of its verticals across multiple territories in recent months. It is the latest deal signed by Pragmatic Play with a Peruvian operator, following a comprehensive growth strategy in the country.
Victor Arias, Vice President of Latin American Operations at ARRISE powering Pragmatic Play, said: “Atlantic City is one of Peru’s most reputable operators and offers another opportunity to showcase the Pragmatic Play Live Casino portfolio in Peru. With an offering that will deliver exceptional gaming experiences to players, this partnership promises to cement Pragmatic Play’s position at the forefront of the Peruvian iGaming industry.”
Alonso Huiman, Chief of Online Casino at Atlantic City, said: “This landmark agreement with Pragmatic Play is a pivotal moment for us. Its vast selection of table and card games will resonate seamlessly with our player base and we are confident that this will propel our brand to new heights.”
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Pragmatic Play to Participate in CGS Santiago
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Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, is set to participate in CGS Santiago this month, as the provider seeks further inroads across the continent.
The provider is also the standalone Diamond Sponsor at the event, which takes place at Espacio Riesco in the country’s capital, Santiago, on May 29 and 30.
Pragmatic Play is set to attend the event as a renowned actor in the market, for its multi-product offering, comprising Slots, Live Casino content, Virtual Sports, Sportsbook, and Bingo, including fan-favorite titles Gates of Olympus and the popular Blackjack X.
With expo season now in full swing, CGS Santiago marks another conference in the region for the supplier, following its presence at BiS – SiGMA Americas in Brazil, GAT Expo in Colombia, and SBC Summit Rio earlier this year.
Victor Arias, Vice President of Latin American Operations at ARRISE powering Pragmatic Play, said: “Latin America remains a key focus for Pragmatic Play as it gears up to make meaningful connections in Chile, a region full of potential as the iGaming industry continues to evolve in this part of the world. Pragmatic Play is also proud to be a Diamond Sponsor at this year’s expo, showcasing the importance that CGS Santiago represents and the immense opportunities that the two-day event has on offer.”
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