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Vixio announces the finalists for the 2023 Global Regulatory Awards
Now in its seventh year, the GRAs recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams and organisations across the gambling industry who have excelled in compliance, corporate social responsibility and safer gambling.
“We received a record number of submissions, making this year’s awards the most competitive since inception. The quality of nominations demonstrates how the industry views the importance of compliance and the ongoing requirement to maintain compliance excellence,” stated Mike Woolfrey, CEO of Vixio. “Thank you to the judging panel for your hard work and rigorous and independent judging to ensure the awards are hotly contested. Those who made the shortlist should consider this a significant achievement.” Woolfrey further stated.
The 2023 Global Regulatory Awards presentation will take place on November 29th at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Due to the popularity of the awards, tables will sell out fast. Vixio advises booking now to ensure you don’t miss out.
The official 2023 shortlist is as follows:
AML/MLR Professional of the Year
- Antonello Cuschieri, Greentube
- Camila Caresi, Pay4Fun
- Laura Kolens–Matley, Flutter Entertainment
- Ross Ferguson, Genting Casinos
Award for Commitment to Compliance by an Affiliate Company
- Better Collective
- Gambling.com Group
Award for Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling – Category Sponsor: San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission
- 888 William Hill
- Betsmart Consulting
- Betting and Gaming Council
- Casino Guru
- DraftKings
- Entain
- EPIC Risk Management
- Gauselmann
- Genting Casinos
- Kaizen Gaming
- Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
- YGAM
Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to Responsible Gambling – Category Sponsor: BetConstruct
- Aaron GlynWilliams, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
- Anna Davies, Metropolitan Gaming
- Martin Lycka, Entain
- Paul Buck, EPIC Risk Management
Best Regulatory Law Firm of the Year
- Bird & Bird
- CCA Law Firm
- CMS
- Greenberg Traurig
- GTG Advocates
- Herzog Fox & Neeman
- Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
- RM Legal
- Segev LLP
- Simion & Baciu
Best Regulatory Lawyer or In–House Counsel of the Year
- Alcina de Oliveira Alves, CCA Law Firm
- Andy Danson, Bird & Bird
- Cosmina Maria Simion, Simion & Baciu
- Emeline d’Ollone, Catena Media
- Erica Okerberg, Greenberg Traurig
- Filipe Mayer, CCA Law Firm
- John Kyriakides and John Broupis, Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
- Matthew Plampton, Bally’s Interactive
- Sue Dawson, Light & Wonder
- Thalia Siamani, OKTO
Chief Compliance Officer of the Year – Category Sponsor: DraftKings
- Alex Henderson, GIMO
- Ashley Padgett, Flutter Entertainment
- David Webb, BetConstruct
- Jimmy Howard, Metropolitan Gaming
- Tom Cunningham, National Indian Gaming Commission
- Zeljka Perkovic, Huddle
Compliance Innovator of the Year
- ArdentSky
- Compliable
- Department of Trust
- Docaposte
- Neccton
- OneComply
- Pay4Fun
- SQR Group
Compliance Professional of the Year
- Blaine Preston, Light & Wonder
- Christina Thakor–Rankin, 1710 Gaming
- David Webb, BetConstruct
- Helen Davies, Flutter Entertainment
- Jessica Feil, OpenBet
- Jimmy Howard, Metropolitan Gaming
- Karine Kocharyan, BetConstruct
- Mike Robbins, Gaming Laboratories International
- Roxana Numa, Department of Trust
- Roxane Scicluna, Greentube
- Sara Condo, IGT
- Sarah–Jayne Van Greune, Ilixium
Compliance Rising Star Special Award
- Adelayo Banjo, Games Global
- Antoine Vandemoortele, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
- Daniel Spencer, EPIC Risk Management
- Jessica Keogh, Games Global
- Johannes Ingi Kolbeinsson, PAYSTRAX
- Melanie Dunmar, Design Works Gaming
- Oana–Adina Rusu, Greentube
- Thomas Zhong, IMG Arena
Compliance Team of the Year
- BetConstruct
- Estoril Sol Digital
- EveryMatrix
- Flutter Entertainment
- Gauselmann
- Genting Casinos
- Gaming Laboratories International
- Huddle Tech
- Kaizen Gaming
- Metropolitan Gaming
- Scientific Games
- Videoslots
Head of Regulatory Affairs/Government Relations of the Year
- Adam Torres, San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission
- Antony Gevisser, Super Group
- Charmaine Hogan, Playtech
- David Foster, Entain
- Jessica Feil, OpenBet
Legal Team of the Year
- Campeón Gaming
- EveryMatrix
- Kambi
- Light & Wonder
- Oryx Gaming
- Paysafe
- Segev LLP
- Soft2Bet
Outstanding Contribution to Safer Game Design
- Design Works Gaming
- Light & Wonder
- Print Studios
Outstanding Contribution to Sports Betting Integrity Award
- Entain
- Flutter Entertainment
- Genius Sports
- Neccton
- Sportradar
Payment Service or Solution Provider of the Year
- Freemarket
- Ilixium
- OKTO
- Paramount Commerce
- Passport Technology
- Pay4Fun
- Paysafe
- PAYSTRAX
Regtech Provider of the Year
- BetConstruct
- Department of Trust
- Gaming Innovation Group
- GeoComply
- IDnow
- Mindway AI
- Neccton
- OneComply
- Playtech
- Rightlander
- SG:certified
- Synalogik
Regulatory Initiative of the Year – Category Sponsor: Docaposte
- DGOJ (Spain)
- iGaming Ontario
- San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission
- Slovak Gambling Regulatory Authority
Responsible Approach to Advertising or Marketing Award
- Flutter Entertainment
- Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
- Slovak Gambling Regulatory Authority
Responsible Gambling Service or Solution Provider of the Year – Category Sponsor: Kaizen Gaming
- Betknowmore UK
- Department of Trust
- EPIC Risk Management
- Focal Research Consultants Limited
- Gamban
- GamCare
- GBG
- Gordon Moody
- LexisNexis Risk Solutions
- Mindway AI
- Neccton
- YGAM
The 2023 recipient of the Compliance Lifetime Achievement Special Award, sponsored by eCogra, will be named via a separate special announcement prior to the Global Regulatory Awards ceremony.
Zitro, a leading global gaming company, has announced the successful launch of its first Wide Area Progressive (WAP) in Argentina, with over 45 slot cabinets initially installed in five gaming halls located at the Hipódromo de Palermo. The product selected for this project is the successful game “Mighty Hammer Ultimate” on Zitro’s premium cabinet, “Altius Glare.”
This system represents the first WAP in South America. A shared jackpot called “Mega Pozo Mighty Hammer” starts at 50 million Pesos and grows progressively, making it the largest accumulated prize in the region. The official inauguration was held on December 19th during the exclusive “Noche de Palermo” event, including a live performance by the renowned Argentinian band Los Totora.
Company Directors commented: “We are very pleased to introduce Argentina’s first WAP at the Hipódromo de Palermo. This project – for which we partnered with Zitro – reiterates Casino Club’s commitment to innovation, always under the premise of offering our customers an entertainment experience that exceeds all their expectations.”
For her part, Alejandra Burato, Regional Director of Zitro for LatAm, commented: “The launch of our first WAP in Argentina is a very important milestone for Zitro, as it confirms our company as a supplier of machines for WAPs. Attending the inauguration event and seeing firsthand how our products connect with players has been a pleasure, providing a unique and different entertainment experience in the region. Additionally, I want to highlight the excellent marketing surrounding the launch, contributing to its success. Finally, I would like to thank Casino Club for their trust and collaboration, which has allowed us to present this innovative proposal in such a renowned and emblematic place as the Hipódromo de Palermo.”
The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, the largest content hub in the iGaming industry, has secured Brazilian certification, becoming one of the first in the market to achieve this milestone.
Regulatory rules for iGaming come into effect in Brazil on 1 January 2025. According to them, platforms, aggregators, sportsbooks, and providers must undergo certification. Companies aiming to provide their services in Brazil in 2025 and beyond have been preparing for this transition throughout the year.
The SOFTSWISS team announces that its Game Aggregator is the first to fully comply with regulations, completing all necessary preparations and receiving the certificate to ensure smooth and efficient operations for its clients.
SOFTSWISS has also obtained certification for integration with the world’s largest game providers – Pragmatic Play, Evolution, and Playtech. These providers offer a diverse range of games tailored to suit the preferences of Brazilian players, from immersive live dealer experiences to engaging slots and table games, ensuring entertainment for every type of player.
According to recent Kantar research conducted in November 2024, the overall satisfaction index for the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator is 8.1 out of 10. Remarkably, half of the respondents rated the product a 10 or 9. Customer support service satisfaction scored even higher, at 8.4 out of 10.
The Game Aggregator also boasts a key advantage: consistent 99.999% uptime, which is crucial for the iGaming business.
Ivan Montik, Founder of SOFTSWISS, notes: “According to our information, the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator is the first aggregator fully prepared, both technically and legally, to work in Brazil when the new regulations take effect. This is a significant achievement that the team has worked on diligently and systematically. Our work doesn’t stop here – we are actively adding new providers to help our clients expand their presence in this promising Brazilian market, which is no longer ‘the sleeping giant’. It has awakened, and SOFTSWISS is at the forefront of this exciting transformation.”
To support this high level of performance, earlier this year SOFTSWISS appointed Rubens Barrichello, the Brazilian Formula 1 legend, as a Non-Executive Director, demonstrating its strong commitment to the local market. To ensure efficient operations and promptly address ongoing matters, SOFTSWISS also has a dedicated team of local business development managers in Brazil.
SOFTSWISS team will be available to discuss partnership in Brazil and other markets at the first major iGaming event of 2025 – ICE Barcelona, taking place on 20–22 January, at stand 2G42.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 23,500 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, the largest content hub in the iGaming industry, has secured Brazilian certification, becoming one of the first in the market to achieve this milestone.
Regulatory rules for iGaming come into effect in Brazil on 1 January 2025. According to them, platforms, aggregators, sportsbooks, and providers must undergo certification. Companies aiming to provide their services in Brazil in 2025 and beyond have been preparing for this transition throughout the year.
The SOFTSWISS team announces that its Game Aggregator is the first to fully comply with regulations, completing all necessary preparations and receiving the certificate to ensure smooth and efficient operations for its clients.
SOFTSWISS has also obtained certification for integration with the world’s largest game providers – Pragmatic Play, Evolution, and Playtech. These providers offer a diverse range of games tailored to suit the preferences of Brazilian players, from immersive live dealer experiences to engaging slots and table games, ensuring entertainment for every type of player.
According to recent Kantar research conducted in November 2024, the overall satisfaction index for the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator is 8.1 out of 10. Remarkably, half of the respondents rated the product a 10 or 9. Customer support service satisfaction scored even higher, at 8.4 out of 10.
The Game Aggregator also boasts a key advantage: consistent 99.999% uptime, which is crucial for the iGaming business.
Ivan Montik, Founder of SOFTSWISS, notes: “According to our information, the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator is the first aggregator fully prepared, both technically and legally, to work in Brazil when the new regulations take effect. This is a significant achievement that the team has worked on diligently and systematically. Our work doesn’t stop here – we are actively adding new providers to help our clients expand their presence in this promising Brazilian market, which is no longer ‘the sleeping giant’. It has awakened, and SOFTSWISS is at the forefront of this exciting transformation.”
To support this high level of performance, earlier this year SOFTSWISS appointed Rubens Barrichello, the Brazilian Formula 1 legend, as a Non-Executive Director, demonstrating its strong commitment to the local market. To ensure efficient operations and promptly address ongoing matters, SOFTSWISS also has a dedicated team of local business development managers in Brazil.
SOFTSWISS team will be available to discuss partnership in Brazil and other markets at the first major iGaming event of 2025 – ICE Barcelona, taking place on 20–22 January, at stand 2G42.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 23,500 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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