Compliance Updates
PHOENIX 7, the Japanese-themed Slot Developer, locks in a B2B licence with the Malta Gaming Authority
PHOENIX 7, a brand new slot provider that’s bringing a fusion of Asian and European games to the industry, has just reached a crucial milestone in their journey. Even though they only just opened their Malta office last Autumn, the start-up supplier has already obtained a licence from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).
The newly acquired licence will allow their commercial team to provide a wide variety of slots, which also include pachinko-inspired games designed by the Japanese team, to a range of new operators. Given the hype received during SiGMA 2022 and ICE 2023, new customers won’t be in short supply.
PHOENIX 7 CEO, Hiroshi Ogawa commented, “This is a major milestone for our company, having received the MGA B2B licence. We have already produced several games and exhibited at events, but this is just the beginning for us as a game provider, as our teams in each country will work together to ensure our success. PHOENIX 7 is going to create unique games that have never been seen before, so keep your eyes peeled.
PHOENIX 7 COO, Yutaka Iwakiri commented, “We are delighted to receive the MGA B2B licence, which is proof not only of the quality of our products, but also of the strict service standards and transparency that the licence requires. We are excited to bring our games to new players around the world.”
PHOENIX 7 Malta CAO, Louise Ellul, added, “We are very pleased and honoured to be a part of this new and exciting venture. With teams in Malta, Ukraine and Japan, we have talent from all over the world, which we are sure will bring a new dimension to the iGaming industry!”
PHOENIX 7 Ukraine CTO, Igor Poltorak, commented, “We are using the latest technology and stack in order to be progressive and tuned. As a team, we are continuously improving and updating our approach to building games.”
Keep your eyes peeled on the “phoenix”, as it seems they are just getting started.
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Alberta
Gaming Corps wins conditional Alberta iGaming supplier licence
Gaming Corps has secured a conditional iGaming supplier licence from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC), clearing the company to manufacture and supply gaming software in the province ahead of Alberta’s regulated market launch on 13 July 2026.
The licence was granted through Gaming Corps’ subsidiary, Gaming Corps Malta Ltd. The company said the approval positions it to enter Alberta’s regulated iGaming market from day one.
Alex Lorimer, COO at Gaming Corps said: “Securing our Alberta licence marks another important step in Gaming Corps’ regulated market expansion strategy. Canada continues to represent a key growth region for us, and we’re excited to bring our expanding portfolio of games and unique mechanics to operators and players in Alberta.”
Alberta is set to become Canada’s second regulated open iGaming market after Ontario, with the AGLC overseeing licensing and compliance requirements for operators and suppliers.
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Brazil
IBJR: Crackdown on Illegal Betting Critical to Success of Desenrola 2.0
The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) has warned that the effectiveness of the financial protection measures included in Desenrola 2.0 fundamentally depends on a strict crackdown on the illegal betting market.
In 2025, bets placed on licensed platforms accounted for only 0.46% of household consumption in the country — an extremely small share of the average Brazilian family budget — according to data from a study conducted by LCA Consultoria. This reinforces that the main driver of household indebtedness in Brazil continues to be the high cost of credit.
The IBJR emphasized that restricting access to the regulated sector may encourage users to migrate to illegal platforms, which already handle around R$40 billion per year and operate without any oversight or consumer protection mechanisms.
Combating the illegal market is the most urgent step to prevent unlicensed operators — often linked to organized crime — from taking advantage of restriction windows to attract vulnerable consumers. This concern is heightened by the proximity of the FIFA World Cup, a period that naturally increases the volume of sports betting activity, as well as by the potential loss of R$10.8 billion in tax revenue if consumption shifts to the underground market.
IBJR reiterates that real consumer protection and the integrity of Desenrola 2.0 depend on coordinated action between the government and the private sector. The organization advocates for public policies that combine financial education, the strengthening of responsible gaming practices, and a strategic offensive against illegal websites, ensuring that entertainment takes place exclusively within a safe, transparent, and properly regulated ecosystem.
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AI
MGA Launches Consultation on AI Gaming Charter
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has launched a public consultation on a proposed AI Gaming Charter on the Ethical and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence.
The Charter has been developed in collaboration with the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) and is intended to provide voluntary, principles-based guidance to support the responsible and transparent use of AI within the sector. It is designed to complement existing legal and regulatory frameworks, including the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, while reflecting the specific operational context of the gaming industry.
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