

Compliance Updates
GCB Requirements for Compliance Officer Based on NOIS/NORUT
Introduction
The GCB provides these guidelines for the role of a Compliance Officer which is a statutory requirement for Curacao companies under the National Ordinance on the Identification of Clients when Rendering Services (NOIS) and the National Ordinance on the Reporting of Unusual Transactions (NORUT) as part of the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing.
Fit and Proper Requirements
The GCB aims to license operators that maintain integrity in their operations, which includes an effective compliance function. The individual acting as a Compliance Officer must demonstrate professional experience, competence and integrity. This entails specific requirements for those authorized by the GCB to serve as a Compliance Officer for a gaming operator.
Suitability
As part of the fit and proper process of the Compliance Officer, the operator must submit a comprehensive Personal History Disclosure Form to the GCB, along with all necessary supporting documents, including a CV, to enable the GCB to conduct thorough due diligence. The due diligence process may include, but not limited to, an assessment of the Compliance Officer’s:
- Personal and Professional History: Assessment of the individual’s background and experience, including any past legal or regulatory issues, to ensure no history of criminal activity, regulatory violations, or other conduct that would raise concerns about their suitability for the role.
- Reputation: Verification of the individual’s reputation through reference checks and, where applicable, consultation with relevant regulatory or industry bodies.
Competence
The operator must provide a detailed CV of the Compliance Officer, detailing their experience and education levels.
To qualify for the role, the Compliance Officer should meet one of the following criteria:
- Education and Experience: At least two years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance in a reporting role, along with a bachelor’s degree or a relevant AML certification. Recognized certifications in Curaçao include the CAMS certification from the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) and the AMLFC certification from the AML Foundation & Compliance Institute. Other comparable certifications may be accepted, subject to approval by the GCB.
OR
- Experience Only: At least four years of experience in AML/CFT compliance in a reporting role.
Additionally, individuals with at least two years of experience in a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) role, or equivalent, in other jurisdictions are qualified to serve as a Compliance Officer according to NOIS/NORUT.
The Compliance Officer must demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development by investing at least 10 hours annually in AML-related training. This may include industry-specific training and workshops offered by the GCB.
The Compliance Officer should have knowledge of Curaçao laws, including NOIS and NORUT, as well as AML regulations issued by the GCB. Familiarity with screening against EU and OFAC sanctions lists is also required.
- Scope of Responsibilities
The operator must formally designate a senior officer at the management level as responsible for detecting and deterring money laundering and terrorist financing. This AML/CFT Compliance Officer should have timely access to customer identification data, Customer Due Diligence (CDD) information, transaction records, and other relevant data, and must be able to act independently.
The Compliance Officer is responsible for:
- Designing and implementing the AML program.
- Ensuring compliance with Curaçao laws and regulations regarding money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Reviewing adherence to the casino’s policies and procedures.
- Organizing staff training sessions on compliance-related issues.
- Analyzing transactions and identifying those subject to reporting under the Ministerial Decree on Indicators for Unusual Transactions.
- Reviewing internally reported unusual transactions for completeness and accuracy.
- Maintaining records of both internally and externally reported unusual transactions.
- Design an internal procedure about when reporting of unusual transactions will lead to blocking/ freezing of user accounts
- Conducting further investigations into unusual transactions if necessary.
- Preparing external reports on unusual transactions.
- Making necessary changes to the AML program.
- Staying informed about local and international developments related to money laundering and terrorist financing and suggesting improvements to management.
- Preparing periodic reports on the casino’s efforts against money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing.
Conflict of Interest
The role of Compliance Officer must not be combined with any other function that could lead to a conflict of interest or compromise the independence of the compliance function. The Compliance Officer role cannot be combined with the functions of UBO, CEO, CFO, COO, Casino Manager, Slot Manager and other operational functions. Additionally, it should be separate from the internal audit function.
Exercising of Functions in Other Jurisdictions
An individual appointed as a Compliance Officer for a Curaçao entity may also serve as an MLRO in a foreign jurisdiction, provided they have sufficient time and resources to fulfill all roles effectively.
Outsourcing
The GCB permits the outsourcing of the compliance function to a reputable third party. The CV of the responsible manager must be submitted, detailing their experience and education levels. The operator should be able to provide the outsourcing contract upon request for evaluation by the GCB.
Any one person cannot represent more than 10 operators in the role of compliance function. This limit also includes similar roles in foreign jurisdictions. In specific cases, the GCB may contest this maximum given the size of the serviced operators.
Please note that the licensed operator remains responsible for ensuring the proper execution of the compliance function.
Transitional Arrangements
The GCB expects that both current and newly appointed Compliance Officers in the gaming sector will adhere to these guidelines.
If existing Compliance Officers of licensed operators do not meet one or more requirements at the time of introduction, some adjustment time will be allowed. The GCB expects the operator to comply with item 3 for its compliance officer right away. For items 5 and 6 the operator will have up to six months to comply with these requirements. Regarding item 4, competence, if the compliance officer is not compliant regarding experience and education levels, the licensed operator is awarded a maximum of 1 year to bring the knowledge of the compliance officer up to par. In this case, the licensed operator should disclose a training plan for the Compliance Officer, which will be monitored by the GCB.
Operators that have applied for a GCB license but have not been granted a license as yet at introduction date, should make sure that the proposed compliance officer complies with these guidelines since the mentioned transitional arrangements will not apply.
Exemptions
B2B licensees are not required to appoint a compliance officer as per the requirements issued in this guidance document.
Implementation Date
The implementation date is set for January 1, 2025
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Compliance Updates
BGC Represents Betting and Gaming Sector at Shadow DCMS Roundtable

Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has represented the regulated betting and gaming sector at a shadow DCMS roundtable held on Tuesday.
The roundtable, titled: Future of the Gambling Industry in the United Kingdom, drew industry leaders together to explore key issues including responsible gambling, regulatory developments and the future of the sector.
CEO Grainne Hurst represented the BGC at the summit, hosted by Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Stuart Andrew MP and Shadow Minister for Gambling Louie French MP inside the House of Common’s Shadow Cabinet Room.
BGC CEO Grainne Hurst said: “It was fantastic to sit down alongside our members and other stakeholders from across our diverse sector to thrash out the challenges and opportunities facing the sector today with the shadow DCMS team.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have Stuart Andrew and Louie French, two dedicated MPs who understand this industry, and are keen to ensure the Opposition are completely across the key pressures facing our members, their millions of customers, and thousands of employees.
“Collaboration is key for the BGC, and we welcome this positive engagement with the shadow DCMS team.”
The roundtable also focussed on balancing economic growth with consumer protections and social responsibility.
Following welcome remarks, the summit heard industry’s perspectives on current challenges and future opportunities plus ways in which the Opposition can support future policy.
Grainne attended alongside representatives from BGC members, Flutter, Entain, Evoke, bet365, Bally’s, The Rank Group, Star Sports and the Hippodrome Casino, plus the UK Tote Group, National Lottery, BACTA and the Gambling Business Group.
BGC members support 109,000 jobs, generate £6.8bn for the economy while raising £4bn in taxes.
They also help fund horseracing to the tune of £350m a year through sponsorship, media rights and the levy, provide £40m for the English Football League and its clubs and millions more for rugby league, darts and snooker.
Each month in Britain around 22.5m adults have a bet and the most recent NHS Health Survey for England estimated that 0.4% of the adult population are problem gamblers.
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Compliance Updates
Allwyn Secures WLA and EL Responsible Gaming Certifications

Allwyn UK, operator of The National Lottery, has announced that it has secured the European Lotteries (EL) Responsible Gaming Certification, as well as Level 4 of the World Lottery Association’s (WLA) Responsible Gaming Framework – the highest possible level.
The responsible gaming accreditations from these leading industry bodies help ensure that members of these organisations – like Allwyn and other lottery operators worldwide – operate their licensed lotteries with the highest standards of player protection and safety. They also reflect how successfully a lottery has implemented responsible play into its day-to-day operations.
These industry-standard certifications demonstrate Allwyn’s firm commitment to participant protection – with a continuous programme of work to prevent underage and excessive play from the outset.
Allwyn’s CEO, Andria Vidler, said: “Just over a year on from taking over as The National Lottery operator, we’re delighted to announce that we’ve achieved these important EL and WLA Responsible Gaming Certifications.
“National Lottery games are specially designed to be safe and secure, ensuring they don’t appeal to underage or vulnerable players. However, with over 30 million people routinely playing National Lottery games – raising over £30 million a week for Good Causes in the process – it’s crucial that we continue to do everything we can to prevent underage and excessive play.
“So, it’s great to have this external recognition of what we’ve achieved so far, but we also know that our work in this area is never finished. We plan to continue working hard on our responsible play credentials and driving up our own high standards, keeping National Lottery players at the heart of everything we do.”
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Blitzcrown Secures GLI Certification for Three Crash Games in Brazil

Breaking New Ground in Brazil: Blitzcrown’s Crash Games Now GLI Certified
Blitzcrown, MVG’s pioneering games studio, has secured Brazilian Certification as well as GLI-19 Certification from GLI(Gaming Laboratories International) for its industry-changing three Crash titles. This landmark achievement marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into Brazil’s thriving online gaming market, positioning Blitzcrown at the forefront of the region’s rapidly evolving iGaming landscape.
The license comes at an important time for Brazil’s gaming sector, following the launch of the new licensing regime that started on January 1, 2025. The regulatory framework, signed into law in December 2023, has transformed the industry’s prospects.
The certification encompasses 3 innovative crash games: Crash, Fast Crash, and Twin Crash. This strategic milestone establishes Blitzcrown as the premier provider of certified Crash games in the Brazilian market, demonstrating the company’s unwavering commitment to regulatory excellence and gaming integrity. With the GLI-19 and Brazil certification process successfully concluded in March, Blitzcrown has solidified its position as an industry pioneer in this dynamic and emerging market.
Crash games are a recent addition to the global iGaming market, featuring the dynamic evolution of real-time multipliers and immediate reward structures. Blitzcrown has stood out by establishing groundbreaking game mechanisms that offer different and exciting gameplay experiences. Standard Crash provides players with a standard multiplier-based gaming experience, and Fast Crash is optimized for users seeking quick, intense multiplier experiences. The Twin Crash is an original format allowing players to place simultaneous bets on two separate multipliers.
Building on this momentum, Blitzcrown has announced plans to expand its certified portfolio with two additional versions of its innovative Plinko games, demonstrating the company’s strategic commitment to market expansion. This forward-looking initiative underscores Blitzcrown’s dedication to continuous innovation and sustainable growth in the regulated gaming markets.
Blitzcrown is MVG’s edge-game studio focused on pushing game ideas beyond their norms through innovative and non-traditional gaming experiences. The studio has been particularly recognized for its groundbreaking approaches in various game categories, including its successful Crash and Plinko series.
George Cho from MVG said: “This GLI certification testifies to Blitzcrown’s unwavering commitment to offering top-quality, fair gaming systems. We are well placed to take advantage of Brazil’s exciting new regulatory environment and the vast growth potential of the online gaming industry.”
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