Compliance Updates
Amber Gaming welcomes back Scott Young as Operations Director
Amber Gaming announces the appointment of Scott Young as Operations Director, to spearhead ongoing compliance initiatives.
Scott joins the Amber Gaming board and will play a pivotal role in strengthening the standards of compliance and client support, further cementing the company’s commitment to best-in-class services recognised globally.
With nearly two decades of experience in the eGaming industry, Scott’s expertise spans multiple landscapes and business types.
Scott departed the business in 2018 to join one the largest Isle of Man GSC licence holders facing Asian Markets. Here, Scott engineered a compliance programme that not only met and exceeded regulatory requirements but was also commercially viable and allowed for significant year-on-year growth. This challenged the traditional view that heightened compliance hampers commercial expansion.
In early 2020, BetVictor sought Scott’s experience and he joined the business as Group Director of Compliance where he made significant strides in successfully restructuring and refreshing compliance programs across the group.
After successfully navigating the challenging Covid times, Scott left BetVictor to reprise his previous role as Head of Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer with Mayfly Entertainment, where he enjoyed further successes including a term as Managing Director of the business.
His qualifications include certifications in International Financial Crime Prevention (ICA), GDPR Data Protection Practitioner (PDP), and a host of AML/CFT, Responsible Gambling, Regulatory Governance, and Compliance certifications. He has been a member of the eGaming Strategic Advisory Board (eGSAB) and most recently, a member and contributor to the Isle of Man National Risk Assessment AML Advisory Group.
Jade Zorab, Managing Director of Amber Gaming, commented: “We are so pleased to welcome Scott back to the Amber Gaming team, whose focus remains on working with high calibre partners that share our outlook about conducting business responsibly. Scott is arguably one of the most experienced eGaming professionals in our field and his commitment to excellence embodies the standards that comprise our ethos.”
Scott Young added: “I am thrilled to rejoin the Amber Gaming family at the most pivotal time. While familiar, Amber Gaming has grown significantly since my time with them. This has brought new faces, novel concepts and fresh challenges, all of which I look forward to meeting over the coming months.”
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Industry-leading provider secures license to provide slots and live content in Denmark
Award-winning casino content provider Stakelogic has obtained a license from the Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, to provide its gaming content in Denmark.
The license will allow Stakelogic to bring its premium portfolio of online casino slots and live dealer content to the Danish market, including recent releases like Fire and Gold Cluster Breaker, Super Wheel Game Show, Trident of Legends, and The Watcher.
Stakelogic is able to partner up with leading Danish operators, establishing itself as a must-have provider in the country. The move further highlights Stakelogic’s commitment to strengthening its position in the European market and exploring new and exciting regulated markets.
The license also further cements the company’s presence in the Scandinavian markets, having secured a license from the Swedish authority, Spelinspektionen, in 2023 and establishing itself as a popular provider among Swedish players.
Denmark is one of Europe’s fastest-growing markets, with a strong focus on customer care and responsible gambling. Stakelogic is proud to have met all the requirements needed to obtain the license, highlighting its commitment to providing players with the best and safest gaming experiences.
Stephan van den Oetelaar, CEO at Stakelogic, said: “Denmark is one of the fastest growing markets in Europe, and we are proud to have achieved a license to the newly regulated market.
We are grateful to Spillemyndigheden for their support in us and we are excited to take our next steps into the market.”
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Charles Counsell OBE has been appointed as Interim Chair of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) for a nine month term which will commence on 1 February 2025.
Charles was Chief Executive Officer of The Pensions Regulator from April 2019 to March 2023. Prior to this he was CEO of the Money Advice Service, and Executive Director of Automatic Enrolment at The Pensions Regulator.
As CEO of The Pensions Regulator, Charles developed the new corporate strategy to put the pension saver at the heart of the Regulator. He delivered their first Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Climate Change strategies – both focused on driving change in the regulator and across the Pensions Sector.
Throughout his career, his roles have focused on setting up and delivering large change programmes requiring significant stakeholder relationship engagement: initially in the private sector and latterly in senior public sector appointments.
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SYNOT Games has obtained a B2B online slot games supplier license in Denmark, authorising the company to supply its gaming content within Denmark’s regulated market. This B2B license, issued by the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden), becomes effective on January 1, 2025, aligning with new regulatory requirements mandating that all game suppliers hold such a license from that date forward.
This development enables SYNOT Games to offer its portfolio of slot games to Danish operators, reinforcing its commitment to compliance and responsible gaming practices.
“Obtaining the B2B license from the Danish Gambling Authority marks a significant milestone for us in the Danish market. This license not only aligns with new regulatory requirements but also reinforces our commitment to adhering to the highest industry standards. We are thrilled to continue offering Danish players the immersive gaming experience our portfolio provides,” said Martina Krajčí, CCO of SYNOT Games.
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