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VIXIO GamblingCompliance proudly announces the official shortlist for the 2021 Global Regulatory Awards
Today, VIXIO GamblingCompliance unveiled the shortlist for the 2021 Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs). Now in their ffth year, the VIXIO GRAs recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams and businesses across the gambling landscape who have excelled in the feld of compliance, corporate social responsibility and responsible gambling over the course of the year.
This year’s shortlist showcases a host of progressive businesses, all of which have demonstrated resilience in a recovering global economy and their ability to adapt to an increasingly complex regulatory environment, innovate and embrace responsible gambling.
Mike Woolfrey, CEO, VIXIO, said: “This year has been one of the most competitive years yet, with the judges having to consider yet another record number of entries to shortlist just under 100 fnalists across 18 categories. Every year the standard gets higher as the industry moves to an ever-greater culture of compliance. Our judging process is extremely rigorous and the awards are hotly contested, so being shortlisted is a highly signifcant achievement. We look forward to welcoming everyone for a very special evening of celebration.”
Presentation of the 2021 Global Regulatory Award winners will take place at a black-tie ceremony, returning in person to the prestigious De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London, on October 21, 2021. Tickets can be booked here.
The official 2021 shortlist is as follows:
| Anti-Money Laundering Team of the Year | ||||
| Estoril Sol Digital | Greentube | |||
| iSoftBet | San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission | |||
| Award for Commitment to Compliance by an Afliate Company | ||||
| Better Collective | Bojoko | |||
| Gambling.com Group | Little Star Media | |||
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Award for Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling
ARA Recovery 4 All and Beacon Bojoko
Counselling Trust
Casino Guru Entain Group
Estoril Sol Digital GeoComply
GiG – Gaming Innovation Group
Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to Responsible Gambling
| Daria Magdoiu, Kindred Group | Jade Luchauer, IGT | |||
| Sophie Dean, Entain Group | ||||
| Best Regulatory Lawyer or Law Firm of the Year | ||||
| Bird & Bird | CMS LLP | |||
| Harris Hagan | Ifrah Law | |||
| Paul Hastings LLP | Pinsent Masons LLP | |||
| Chief Compliance Ofcer of the Year | ||||
| David Webb, BetConstruct | Christine Gallo, GLI | |||
| Jennifer Aguiar, DraftKings | Mark Halstead, iSoftBet | |||
| Oliver Lamb, Kambi | ||||
| Compliance Innovator or Innovation of the Year | ||||
| Compliable | GeoComply | |||
| Genesis Global Ltd | GiG – Gaming Innovation Group | |||
| OneComply | SEON | |||
| Source KYC | ||||
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Compliance Lifetime Achievement Special Award
Winner to be announced soon
| Compliance Professional of the Year | ||||
| David Webb, BetConstruct | Emma O’Neil, Sky Betting & Gaming | |||
| Jennifer Aguiar, DraftKings | Kimberley Broad, Microgaming | |||
| Mark Halstead, iSoftBet | ||||
| Compliance Rising Star Special Award | ||||
| Caroline Grifths, Kindred Group | Hayley Doherty, Sky Betting & Gaming | |||
| Hannah Kennish, Playtech | Kim Mouridsen, Mindway AI | |||
| Ludmila Andrianova, Soft2Bet | Mike Robbins, GLI | |||
| Compliance Team of Year | ||||
| Better Collective | DraftKings | |||
| Flutter Entertainment | Gauselmann AG | |||
| Genesis Global Ltd | Greentube | |||
| IGT | NetBet | |||
| Head of Regulatory Afairs / Government Relations | ||||
| Charmaine Hogan, Playtech | Chris Cylke, American Gaming | |||
| Association | ||||
| David Foster, Entain Group | Howard Glaser, Scientifc Games | |||
| Martin Lycka, Entain Group | Pablo Espuela, Luckia Games | |||
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In-House Counsel / Legal Team of the Year
| Kambi | Pollard Banknote | ||||
| Estoril Sol Digital | Paysafe | ||||
| Videoslots | |||||
| Outstanding Contribution to Sports Betting Integrity | |||||
| Entain Group | Flutter Entertainment | ||||
| Kambi | |||||
| Payment Service or Solution Provider of the Year | |||||
| Mazooma | MuchBetter | ||||
| Passport Technology Inc | Paysafe | ||||
| Sightline Payments | Worldpay from FIS | ||||
| RegTech Provider of the Year | |||||
| ArdentSky, LLC | Compliable | ||||
| Diligex Ltd | GeoComply | ||||
| IDnow | Kambi | ||||
| Mindway AI | W2 Global Data | ||||
| Responsible Gambling Service or Solution Provider of the Year | |||||
| Focal Research Consultants | Gamban | ||||
| GiG – Gaming Innovation Group | Gambling Therapy | ||||
| Mindway AI | YGAM & Betknowmore: Safer Gambling | ||||
| Training | |||||
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| Safer Gambling Campaign of the Year | ||
| American Gaming Association | ARA Recovery 4 All and Beacon | |
| Counselling Trust | ||
| Entain Group | Estoril Sol Digital | |
| TOTO, Nederlandse Loterij | The Star Entertainment Group | |
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Andrzej Hyla Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan
Elantil partners with Wazdan to strengthen marketplace offering
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Pioneering platform solutions provider joins forces with award-winning software developer to bring a bold new world of games to Elantil’s Marketplace
Elantil, the ground-breaking platform solutions provider aiming to introduce an all-new “strategic backbone” to the iGaming industry, has announced it has further expanded its marketplace offering after partnering with award-winning content supplier, Wazdan.
Wazdan is multi-licensed, ICO/IEC 27001 certified studio that’s currently present in over 30 markets worldwide. Boasting a bumper collection of 250+ slots, table games and video poker titles, the provider has built a strong reputation for marrying innovation with entertainment while supplying partner-centric relationships that maximise growth and retention.
Committed to upholding the highest standards in responsible gaming and regulatory compliance, Wazdan is perhaps best known to players for its pioneering Collect To InfinityTM and Cash InfinityTM features and to operators for introducing Volatility LevelsTM that help them control their variance.
With all Wazdan content now available via a quick and hassle-free integration, Elantil’s Marketplace operators will be able to reach out to the supplier directly to form their own custom agreements, with this ensuring that costs are kept to a minimum and terms remain fully flexible.
This ensures that – unlike with a conventional game aggregator – Elantil partners have full control over the content and services that they choose to add as well as the duration of any contracts, helping them scale dynamically and at a pace in a way that best suits the needs of their business.
John Debono, Chief Technical Officer at Elantil, said: “With Elantil’s Marketplace offering operators a one-stop shop for all their iGaming needs, we’re delighted to be adding Wazdan titles to our impressive roster of content. Available via a simple, one-click integration, these high-quality games will help our clients expand their portfolios and reach new audiences worldwide.”
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “Having started out 15 years ago as a bunch of iGaming enthusiasts, Wazdan has become one of the fastest-growing studios around – and the relationships we form with partners has been a key part of that success. By making our content available in Elantil’s Marketplace, we’ll now be able to connect with even more operators worldwide, and we’re really looking forward to hearing how we can help them achieve their goals.”
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ICONIC21 Expands Its Instant Games Portfolio with the Launch of Crash and Plinko
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ICONIC21, in-demand iGaming content provider, continues its strategic expansion in the instant and virtual games vertical with the release of Crash and Plinko, two globally popular formats now available as part of the company’s growing collection of fast, high-performance titles.
After introducing Knock Knock, a level-type instant game, Blackjack 360, an RNG-based blackjack available in four variations, Light Speed, a themed crash title, and Gravity Plinko, a multiplier-enriched take on the classic, ICONIC21 now expands its lineup with the original versions of Plinko and Crash. Both bring fast-paced gameplay built for engagement and retention.
The company’s Virtual Games vertical reflects ICONIC21’s focus on flexible, scalable products that meet operator demand for speed, performance, and brand adaptability. Every title in the series can be fully customised, from interface and branding to payout configurations, offering operators complete creative control and rapid go-live potential.
Edvardas Sadovskis, Chief Product Officer at ICONIC21, commented: “Operators want games that perform well, launch fast, and represent their brand, and that’s exactly what we achieve with this collection of virtual games.
Crash and Plinko remain player favourites, and we’ve built them to deliver measurable impact, higher engagement rates, and longer session retention.
Each release is designed to strengthen operator portfolios with proven formats that scale easily and perform across markets.”
ICONIC21’s roadmap for 2026 includes high number of upcoming releases within the instant category, further solidifying the company’s commitment to innovation and flexibility in game development.
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Wazdan unveils its Q4 and Q1 2026 roadmap continuing a streak of standout releases
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Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer, has unveiled its latest roadmap, outlining a series of releases scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.
Closing out the year, Mighty Hot
: 777 (November 28th) joins Wazdan’s portfolio, a fiery addition to the popular series that blends classic slot style with precise craftsmanship and a solid gameplay structure. It will be followed by Santa’s Gift Frenzy (December 2nd), a festive title that brings seasonal charm and a fresh take on familiar themes.
The new year will begin with Mighty Wild
: Gorilla (January 7th), a vibrant, jungle-themed release offering smooth gameplay and a focus on engagement and user experience. January will also see the arrival of Bumba Meu Boi Coin
(January 29th), a Brazilian folklore-inspired slot where cultural tradition meets modern game design.
Rounding off the roadmap is Hot Slot
: Platinum Coins (February 27th), a refined and elegant instalment of the iconic Hot Slot
series that combines proven solutions with contemporary visuals and a polished design.
The new line-up highlights the studio’s ongoing commitment to developing high-quality content and delivering measurable results for its partners across regulated markets worldwide.
Radka Bacheva, Head of Sales at Wazdan, said: “Each title in this roadmap represents a different dimension of our design philosophy, from classic concepts to modern, immersive experiences.
“It marks another step towards strengthening our position as a partner that genuinely supports operators’ business growth.”
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