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Baillie and Seddon Re-appointed as UKGC Commissioners

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that John Baillie and Catharine Seddon have been reappointed by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as Commissioners of the Gambling Commission commencing 31 December 2022 until 10 April 2024.

John is a Chartered Accountant and a former partner of KPMG in Scotland and London. He is a former Chair of the Accounts Commission for Scotland, the Scottish local authority watchdog, and served two, three-year terms. He was Chair of Audit Scotland, the Scottish equivalent of the National Audit Office for several years, and a member of the Reporting Panel of the UK Competition and Markets Authority for nine years. John was also a visiting professor of accountancy at the University of Edinburgh and has previously held similar appointments at other Scottish universities.

Catharine Seddon has 14 years of public service as a non-executive director, principally for national regulators. Catharine has been the Senior Independent Director for The Gambling Commission since 2017. She is Deputy Chair and Chair of the Audit and Governance committee of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and the Senior Independent Director of the Legal Services Board. She has recently joined the board of the Children and Family Courts Advisory and Support Service.

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Previously, she has held non-executive and committee roles with the Human Tissue Authority and The Pensions Regulator. She sits on tribunals in mental health and employment, as a lay assessor on civil cases in the county courts and she is a presiding magistrate in Central London. Catharine tutors for the Civil Service College and is a member of the Health Service Products Appeal Tribunal and a trustee for CPotential, a special needs charity.

Catharine spent twenty years as a high-end film documentary maker, at first at the BBC and latterly for C4, eventually setting up her own independent production company.

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BF Games Makes Strategic Entry into Brazilian Market

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BF Games, a leading slot games provider, has announced its successful entry into the Brazilian market as a supplier to licensed operators. This milestone marks the company’s first step in its Latin American expansion strategy. The company views Brazil’s newly regulated online casino market as an optimal direction for its growth in the coming months.

Wiktor Grabarczyk, CEO of BF Games, commented: “We are thrilled to bring our premium game portfolio to players in this dynamic market. While Latin America represents new territory for our products,  we are confident that our offerings are tailored to meet local expectations, representing a major step in our growth and presence in Brazil and the broader Latin American region.”

This expansion into Brazil follows BF Games’ successful entry into several other markets over the past year, including the Netherlands, Italy, Czech Republic, and Georgia.

Brazilian players will have access to popular titles such as Book of Gods, El Dorado Totems, Chicken Madness, Stunning Crown, Buffalo Trail, Cave of Gems and more.

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Rok Hribar, CCO of BF Games and BF HUB Aggregation, committed: “Our strategic partnerships with leading operators and our role as an aggregator to our 3rd party game providers have been instrumental in our success. We are confident that our diverse portfolio will captivate players. Our substantial investments in game development and our unwavering focus on clients and players have significantly expanded our player base, surpassing our targets. We are eagerly anticipating continued growth and success in this year.”

BF Games has established itself as a prominent figure in the gaming industry, building its reputation on a commitment to creating engaging and visually stunning games. The company continues to push the boundaries of game design and technology, consistently delivering memorable gaming experiences to players worldwide.

The Brazilian market entry is a testament to BF Games’ strategic vision and dedication to growth, paving the way for further opportunities in Latin America.

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Aviatrix’s LatAm expansion reaches Peru

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Aviatrix, the hugely popular crash game, has added its latest regulated market, this time gaining the certification it needs to go live in Peru.

The certification means that Aviatrix can be offered by licensed operators in Peru for the first time.

Gabriela Novello, Director of Business Development LatAm at Aviatrix, said: “Latin America has been an important part of the Aviatrix journey so far, and we’re really excited to add another of the region’s regulated markets. Peru is a really exciting opportunity for us, and we know Aviatrix is going to perform strongly for those looking to offer intuitive and engaging gameplay to their customers.”

Peru marks the first certification in Latin America acquired by Aviatrix, with Brazil, Colombia and others to follow soon.

With an on-the-ground team and local expertise, Aviatrix is committed to providing online casino excellence to its Latin American partners.

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It often runs dedicated promotions in the regions, like the new game splash that was rolled out in Brazil for the São João festival last year.

Aviatrix was also named ‘Rising Star in Casino’ at the SBC Awards Latinoamérica 2024.

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EGT Digital received a licence for operation in Sweden

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EGT Digital is pleased to announce its authorization to operate in Sweden. The company was granted a license from the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) to manufacture, provide, install, and modify software for the online gambling industry. Now, all main products of the Bulgarian provider – the X-Nave platform and the in-house developed games, are available to the local market.

Standing out with great versatility, EGT Digital’s “all-in-one” betting platform X-Nave enables operators to build and grow a successful business online. It includes 4 main modules: Sport Product, CRM Engine, Gaming Aggregator, and Payment Gateway, offering multiple tools for creating highly personalized content that is fully tailored according to players’ tastes and requirements. Еach of the platform’s modules can be part of the complete solution or function separately, as they can be integrated with developments of third-party providers.

EGT Digital’s portfolio of games covers over 120 casino titles, including 4 jackpots: Bell Link, High Cash, Clover Chance, and Single Progressive Jackpot. Featuring a wide variety of themes, bonuses, and high winning chances, they provide rich gaming choices for different types of players and are currently among the favorites in more than 50 jurisdictions globally.

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Tsvetomira Drumeva, Head of Sales at EGT Digital, commented: “Obtaining this licence is an important step for us. Thanks to it, we have the opportunity to enter the Swedish market, which is a top priority for us. This will allow us to continue our expansion into other European countries and consolidate our status as one of the preferred iGaming providers on the continent.”

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