Compliance Updates

Digital Fuel Marketing boost US presence with Sports Wagering registrant certificate approval in Indiana

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6 years ago

April 28, 2020

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iGaming specialists Digital Fuel Marketing have boosted their position in the fast-growing US market with the company now approved to offer sports wagering support services in Indiana.

Receipt of a Sports Wagering Registrant Certificate of Registration from the Indiana Gaming Commission is another step forward in Digital Fuel Marketing’s expansion strategy across the US, on the back of the agency having previously announced approval to operate in both New Jersey (2017) and Pennsylvania (2019).

Digital Fuel Marketing can now offer marketing strategy, media buying and customer lifetime management services to operators in the Hoosier State, as well as affiliate marketing solutions on a fixed fee basis. With the agency offering the same suite of services to customers in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, this now gives Digital Fuel Marketing access to a variety of new commercial agreements across multiple states.

As the US sports betting market opens up, Digital Fuel Marketing’s early positioning within the market in Indiana, Pennsylvania and New Jersey places them in a strong position to bring their customer acquisition strategies to US operators in regulated States. With three years’ experience working in the US already, delivering campaigns across gaming products, Digital Fuel Marketing comes armed with a deep understanding of the US market and how to react to its growing demands.

Founded in 2013, Digital Fuel Marketing has seen robust growth over the last seven years. Their global reach, with offices in Australia and the UK as well as a presence in the US, allows them to be on call for their iGaming clients day and night. The team boast extensive wagering industry experience gained at the likes of Mansion, Coral, Ladbrokes, Tabcorp and 32 Red, putting them in a unique position to offer insight into the nuances of the sector. They are wagering industry experts delivering creative, brand building and revenue generating solutions through digital marketing for the iGaming sector worldwide.

Digital Fuel Marketing Founder and CEO, Toby Oddy, commented “Our approval to offer sports wagering support services from the Indiana Gaming Commission is a fantastic opportunity for Digital Fuel Marketing to develop our offering to the rapidly establishing US sports betting market. Digital Fuel Marketing is thrilled to be among the first-movers in the iGaming customer acquisition space and this approval is our chance to lead the way.”

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Playson Secures Approval from PAGCOR for Game Distribution in Philippines

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6 hours ago

May 27, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has secured approval from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for the distribution of its games in the regulated Philippine market.

The approval was achieved through close cooperation between Playson and its aggregation partner, Light & Wonder, enabling Playson’s portfolio to be made available to licensed operators in the Philippines.

The project was delivered in a matter of days through a coordinated effort across Playson’s and Light & Wonder sales, integration, architecture and compliance teams. From a technical perspective, the process was completed with no major market-entry or infrastructure changes needed, as Playson’s platform was already prepared to meet the relevant specifications.

The milestone marks a new regulated market entry for Playson, which already operates in 27 regulated markets worldwide. PAGCOR approval further reinforces the company’s position as a recognised entertainment supplier with a strong and expanding compliant markets’ presence, and for delivering high-quality gaming content to operators and players around the world.

Ben Wood, Chief Commercial Officer at Playson, said: “Securing PAGCOR approval is an important step in Playson’s continued regulated-market growth. The Philippines represents an exciting opportunity for the business, and we are delighted to have achieved this milestone in cooperation with our valued aggregation partner, Light & Wonder.

“This approval reflects the strength of our platform, the readiness of our technology and the expertise of the teams involved. We are proud to bring Playson’s product suite to a new audience and to further strengthen our international presence.”

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Compliance Updates

Expanse Studios Secures Colombia Market Certification

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6 hours ago

May 27, 2026

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Expanse Studios, a subsidiary of Meridian Holdings Inc., announced regulatory certification enabling commercial deployment across Colombia’s online gambling market.

Gaming Associates, a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory (accreditation number 9263), certified Gates of Olympia, Candy’s Bonanza, and Leprechaun’s Wish as compliant with technical standards established by Colombian regulatory authorities. This certification authorizes deployment on licensed gaming platforms operating under Coljuegos oversight.

Colombia represents Latin America’s first comprehensively regulated online gambling market, operating under framework legislation established in 2016. According to reports, Colombia’s online gambling market generated $1.29 billion in revenue during 2024, growing at 9.53% CAGR with projections reaching $2.03 billion by 2029. Online casino games and sports betting account for the majority of market activity, with 82% of Colombians participating in games of chance according to industry research.

The market operates under strict regulatory oversight by Coljuegos, Colombia’s gaming authority, requiring comprehensive licensing and technical certification for content providers seeking market access. Colombia’s structured regulatory framework and established licensing infrastructure position the market as strategically valuable for B2B content providers targeting Latin American expansion.

“Colombia is one of the most mature regulated markets in Latin America. Certification here establishes the regulatory foundation we need to scale across the region. The market’s proven that regulated frameworks can work in LatAm—very high player participation shows demand exists when operators can operate legally. That’s the model we’re building toward in other territories,” said Damjan Stamenkovic, CEO of Expanse Studios.

The Colombia certification follows Expanse Studios’ recent regulatory approvals in Estonia, Latvia, and Portugal, continuing the studio’s expansion across regulated markets in Europe and Latin America. With over 1300 B2B operator partnerships globally and a portfolio of 70+ proprietary titles, Expanse continues building distribution infrastructure in jurisdictions where regulatory compliance creates competitive differentiation.

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Compliance Updates

MGA Representative Appointed Co-Chair of GREF InfoStat Working Group

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1 day ago

May 26, 2026

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Erika Spiteri Bailey, the Senior Executive of Business Intelligence & Data Analytics at the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), has been officially appointed as the Co-Chair of the InfoStat Working Group within the Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF).

Erika Spiteri Bailey will serve in this role alongside Anssi Airas, representing the National Police Board of Finland.

GREF is a forum for European gaming regulators, facilitating the exchange of views and the development of approaches to common regulatory challenges. Within this framework, the InfoStat Working Group provides a platform for regulators to collaborate and exchange insights on the use of data in support of effective policy development and decision‑making across jurisdictions.

In her role as Co-Chair, Erika Spiteri Bailey will contribute to shaping the group’s work programme and fostering cooperation among members, with a focus on strengthening data‑driven regulatory approaches.

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