The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) has made the 2025 Risk Evaluation Questionnaire (REQ 2025) available on the Compliance and Supervision Platform for Assessing Risk (CASPAR) portal as from 3rd March 2025.

The deadline for gaming operators to submit their REQs is 10 April 2025.

To assist with the process, an Excel and PDF version is available in advance for information gathering. However, submissions must be made exclusively through CASPAR.

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Failure to submit the REQ by 10 April 2025 may result in breaches of Regulation 19 of the PMLFTR and Sections 5.12 of the Implementing Procedures, which could lead to administrative penalties under Regulation 21 of the PMLFTR.

Operators must be registered on CASPAR and ensure their Subject Person Profile is up to date, including ownership details, financials, target markets and a Business Risk Assessment.

Operators who did not engage in “relevant activity” or “relevant financial business” during the review year may request an exemption by emailing [email protected] before the deadline.

Premier iGaming Creative & Development Agency appoints Stefano as its new Marketing Director

Vegas Kings, the leading creative and development agency specializing in the iGaming and sports betting industry, is excited to welcome Catie Di Stefano as its new Marketing Director.

For nearly 30 years, Vegas Kings has been at the forefront of iGaming innovation, delivering high-converting creative design, seamless front-end development, and engaging content that enhances player conversion and retention. The agency has built a reputation as the go-to creative powerhouse for sports betting and casino brands worldwide.

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“As the industry continues to evolve, so does the need for fresh, creative talent,” said Ashley Adir, CEO at Vegas Kings. “We’re excited to welcome Catie to the team. Her experience across B2B and B2C gaming, content marketing and digital transformation aligns perfectly with our mission to create industry-leading services for operators and providers alike.”

“Vegas Kings has been a trusted partner in the iGaming industry since 1998, and I’m honored to join a team that has such a strong reputation of consistently delivering top-tier creative and technical development,” said Di Stefano. “In such a competitive industry, having the right blend of engaging design, seamless integrations and strategic content is what makes the difference. I’m excited to showcase how Vegas Kings can further help brands stand out.”

As Vegas Kings continues to expand globally, the agency remains dedicated to helping operators maximize player engagement through expert-driven design, development, and content marketing strategies.

Di Stefano, who brings over a decade of gaming industry experience, will make her debut representing Vegas Kings at Next.io in New York in March 2025.

Black Lagoon Games, an innovator in immersive gaming, has unveiled its game-changing Special Fire Jackpot ahead of SiGMA Africa in Cape Town.

The revolutionary Special Fire Jackpot puts life-changing prizes within reach for all players – even with minimal stakes. It has been designed to meet the evolving needs of African iGaming operators and diverse player demands. Engineered for fast loading speeds and low data consumption, the new functionalities are perfectly optimised for Africa’s mobile-first landscape.

It can be rolled out across a range of base game frameworks to boost payouts at different levels, according to operator preference. Black Lagoon Games’ jackpot increases engagement to extend player sessions, while allowing operators to minimise risk by configuring the jackpot value themselves.

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Black Lagoon Games is pushing the boundaries of customisation with localised mechanics, a universal bet size, flexible RTP, and a range of under-the-hood innovations, transforming the gaming experience. Black Lagoon Games will be in Cape Town for SiGMA Africa from March 10th to March 12th.

Black Lagoon Games CCO, Jan Ridenfeldt, commented: “ICE Barcelona was incredible for us, but at SiGMA Africa, we’re bringing something truly game-changing. Black Lagoon’s revolutionary jackpot feature gives complete control  to the operators and players. Flexibility and fairness are at the core of our design. No more one-size-fits-all mechanics. Let’s shake things up and redefine what tailored gaming looks like in Africa. Cape Town is where the future of localised jackpots begins – let’s talk!”