Compliance Updates

PHOENIX 7, the Japanese-themed Slot Developer, locks in a B2B licence with the Malta Gaming Authority

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3 years ago

April 26, 2023

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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.

Africa

Broadway Platform secures LSLGA B2B supplier licence for Nigeria

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15 hours ago

April 21, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Broadway Platform has been granted a B2B supplier licence by the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), allowing the company to provide technology services to licensed operators in Lagos State and the wider Nigerian market.

The approval covers Broadway Platform’s product suite, including casino and sportsbook infrastructure, payments, CRM, risk management, affiliate tools and back-office systems, according to the company.

The licence also extends to BroadHub, described as SPRIBE’s content aggregation platform. Broadway Platform said BroadHub provides access to slots, table games and live dealer content from more than 120 providers.

Giorgi Samkharadze, Director of Broadway Platform, said: “Gaining our LSLGA supplier licence is an important step in our commitment to operating within robust local regulatory frameworks. Nigeria represents a key growth market for us, and this approval ensures our partners can operate with full confidence in the compliance and integrity of their platform infrastructure.”

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Wicked Games wins Swedish B2B gaming licence

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2 days ago

April 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Approval from the Swedish Gambling Authority lets the studio supply content to licensed operators in Sweden.

Wicked Games has obtained a Swedish B2B gaming licence, clearing the studio to supply its content to licensed operators in Sweden.

The licence was granted by the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) and expands Wicked Games’ regulated market footprint in Europe.

“Securing our Swedish licence is a strong validation of the compliance standards and technical readiness behind our business,” said Khadija El Abi, Head of Partnerships at Wicked Games. “Sweden is an important market for us, and this approval allows us to support licensed operators there with content built to stand out in competitive lobbies.”

Wicked Games said the approval supports its broader strategy to grow in regulated jurisdictions and make its content available to more operator partners in key markets.

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Compliance Updates

Ukraine Launches Online Portal for Gambling Licence Applications

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2 days ago

April 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Businesses can now obtain licenses for organising and conducting gambling activities online through the Diia portal, without paper documents or in-person interaction with the state, according to a statement by PlayCity, the state agency regulating Ukraine’s gambling and lottery market.

According to the release, applications can be generated in the Diia electronic cabinet and signed using a qualified electronic signature (QES). Some data will be automatically retrieved from state registries, including information about the company, its owners and beneficiaries.

PlayCity will review submitted applications, and applicants will receive decisions on license issuance or refusal online via Diia.

Companies will be able to apply for licenses covering casino operations, bookmaking, slot machine halls, online poker, as well as B2B services in the gambling sector.

Acting Minister of Digital Transformation Oleksandr Borniakov said on Telegram that the ministry, together with PlayCity, has also prepared amendments to sector-specific legislation aimed at strengthening entry checks for companies in terms of reputation, integrity, ownership structure and absence of ties to the aggressor state.

“Our goal is to create a transparent and controlled market in which digital tools ensure both convenience for businesses and trust in the state,” Borniakov said.

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