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Vixio announces the finalists for the 2023 Global Regulatory Awards

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3 years ago

September 7, 2023

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Now in its seventh year, the GRAs recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams and organisations across the gambling industry who have excelled in compliance, corporate social responsibility and safer gambling.

“We received a record number of submissions, making this year’s awards the most competitive since inception. The quality of nominations demonstrates how the industry views the importance of compliance and the ongoing requirement to maintain compliance excellence,” stated Mike Woolfrey, CEO of Vixio. “Thank you to the judging panel for your hard work and rigorous and independent judging to ensure the awards are hotly contested. Those who made the shortlist should consider this a significant achievement.” Woolfrey further stated.

The 2023 Global Regulatory Awards presentation will take place on November 29th at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Due to the popularity of the awards, tables will sell out fast. Vixio advises booking now to ensure you don’t miss out.

The official 2023 shortlist is as follows:

AML/MLR Professional of the Year

Antonello Cuschieri, Greentube
Camila Caresi, Pay4Fun
Laura Kolens–Matley, Flutter Entertainment
Ross Ferguson, Genting Casinos

Award for Commitment to Compliance by an Affiliate Company

Better Collective
Gambling.com Group

Award for Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling – Category Sponsor: San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission

888 William Hill
Betsmart Consulting
Betting and Gaming Council
Casino Guru
DraftKings
Entain
EPIC Risk Management
Gauselmann
Genting Casinos
Kaizen Gaming
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
YGAM

Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to Responsible Gambling – Category Sponsor: BetConstruct

Aaron GlynWilliams, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
Anna Davies, Metropolitan Gaming
Martin Lycka, Entain
Paul Buck, EPIC Risk Management

Best Regulatory Law Firm of the Year

Bird & Bird
CCA Law Firm
CMS
Greenberg Traurig
GTG Advocates
Herzog Fox & Neeman
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
RM Legal
Segev LLP
Simion & Baciu

Best Regulatory Lawyer or In–House Counsel of the Year

Alcina de Oliveira Alves, CCA Law Firm
Andy Danson, Bird & Bird
Cosmina Maria Simion, Simion & Baciu
Emeline d’Ollone, Catena Media
Erica Okerberg, Greenberg Traurig
Filipe Mayer, CCA Law Firm
John Kyriakides and John Broupis, Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm
Matthew Plampton, Bally’s Interactive
Sue Dawson, Light & Wonder
Thalia Siamani, OKTO

Chief Compliance Officer of the Year – Category Sponsor: DraftKings

Alex Henderson, GIMO
Ashley Padgett, Flutter Entertainment
David Webb, BetConstruct
Jimmy Howard, Metropolitan Gaming
Tom Cunningham, National Indian Gaming Commission
Zeljka Perkovic, Huddle

Compliance Innovator of the Year

ArdentSky
Compliable
Department of Trust
Docaposte
Neccton
OneComply
Pay4Fun
SQR Group

Compliance Professional of the Year

Blaine Preston, Light & Wonder
Christina Thakor–Rankin, 1710 Gaming
David Webb, BetConstruct
Helen Davies, Flutter Entertainment
Jessica Feil, OpenBet
Jimmy Howard, Metropolitan Gaming
Karine Kocharyan, BetConstruct
Mike Robbins, Gaming Laboratories International
Roxana Numa, Department of Trust
Roxane Scicluna, Greentube
Sara Condo, IGT
Sarah–Jayne Van Greune, Ilixium

Compliance Rising Star Special Award

Adelayo Banjo, Games Global
Antoine Vandemoortele, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
Daniel Spencer, EPIC Risk Management
Jessica Keogh, Games Global
Johannes Ingi Kolbeinsson, PAYSTRAX
Melanie Dunmar, Design Works Gaming
Oana–Adina Rusu, Greentube
Thomas Zhong, IMG Arena

Compliance Team of the Year

BetConstruct
Estoril Sol Digital
EveryMatrix
Flutter Entertainment
Gauselmann
Genting Casinos
Gaming Laboratories International
Huddle Tech
Kaizen Gaming
Metropolitan Gaming
Scientific Games
Videoslots

Head of Regulatory Affairs/Government Relations of the Year

Adam Torres, San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission
Antony Gevisser, Super Group
Charmaine Hogan, Playtech
David Foster, Entain
Jessica Feil, OpenBet

Legal Team of the Year

Campeón Gaming
EveryMatrix
Kambi
Light & Wonder
Oryx Gaming
Paysafe
Segev LLP
Soft2Bet

Outstanding Contribution to Safer Game Design

Design Works Gaming
Light & Wonder
Print Studios

Outstanding Contribution to Sports Betting Integrity Award

Entain
Flutter Entertainment
Genius Sports
Neccton
Sportradar

Payment Service or Solution Provider of the Year

Freemarket
Ilixium
OKTO
Paramount Commerce
Passport Technology
Pay4Fun
Paysafe
PAYSTRAX

Regtech Provider of the Year

BetConstruct
Department of Trust
Gaming Innovation Group
GeoComply
IDnow
Mindway AI
Neccton
OneComply
Playtech
Rightlander
SG:certified
Synalogik

Regulatory Initiative of the Year – Category Sponsor: Docaposte

DGOJ (Spain)
iGaming Ontario
San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission
Slovak Gambling Regulatory Authority

Responsible Approach to Advertising or Marketing Award

Flutter Entertainment
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
Slovak Gambling Regulatory Authority

Responsible Gambling Service or Solution Provider of the Year – Category Sponsor: Kaizen Gaming

Betknowmore UK
Department of Trust
EPIC Risk Management
Focal Research Consultants Limited
Gamban
GamCare
GBG
Gordon Moody
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Mindway AI
Neccton
YGAM

The 2023 recipient of the Compliance Lifetime Achievement Special Award, sponsored by eCogra, will be named via a separate special announcement prior to the Global Regulatory Awards ceremony.

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The iGaming Industry’s New Challenges in 2026

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April 21, 2026

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In an exclusive article for Gaming Americas, Udo Seckelmann, partner in the Gambling & Crypto department at Bichara e Motta Advogados, examines how the Brazilian iGaming market has entered a new phase of maturity following BiS SiGMA South America 2026.

Moving beyond regulatory expectations, the industry now faces real operational, political, and economic pressures, raising critical questions about sustainability, enforcement, and the balance between growth and consumer protection in one of the world’s most dynamic betting markets.

BIS SIGMA 2026 made it clear that the conversation around Brazil’s betting sector has fundamentally changed. The industry is no longer being discussed as a future opportunity shaped by regulatory expectations, but as a functioning ecosystem already subject to real-world pressures. With the framework in force and operators active, the focus has shifted to how the market actually behaves under regulation — and where that framework is being put to the test.

This shift was evident both in the quality of the discussions and in the profile of participants. In past editions, much of the debate focused on the ideal regulatory framework, taxation, and market entry strategies. In 2026, the focus moved toward more sophisticated — and, in many ways, more challenging — topics: regulatory implementation, enforcement, and the balance between growth and consumer protection.

An additional element that permeated many discussions was the recent hardening of political discourse toward the sector. Statements from the President suggesting the potential elimination of the regulated betting market, as well as initiatives in Congress aimed at broadly restricting betting advertising, reveal legitimate concerns about negative externalities but also a concrete risk of public policy being shaped in a way that is disconnected from the newly established regulatory reality.

The criticism here is not directed at the concern for consumer protection — which is undoubtedly essential — but rather at how this debate has been conducted. Prohibitive or overly restrictive measures, particularly in the field of advertising, tend to produce adverse effects already observed in other jurisdictions: reduced channeling capacity toward the regulated market, the strengthening of illegal operators, and a weakening of consumer protection mechanisms themselves.

In this context, advertising should not be viewed solely as a risk factor, but also as a public policy tool. It is through advertising that licensed operators can differentiate themselves from unregulated entities, communicate responsible gambling practices, and operate within auditable parameters. Disproportionate restrictions, in practice, reduce the visibility of those subject to regulation while simultaneously expanding the space for those operating outside it.

Moreover, the instability of political discourse — especially when it flirts with prohibition scenarios after years of efforts to structure a regulated market — creates significant legal uncertainty. Investments made based on a recent regulatory framework are reassessed, compliance costs increase, and the appetite of new entrants tends to decline. Ultimately, this undermines not only the development of the sector but also government revenue and the original regulatory objectives pursued by the Government.

Another key topic discussed during the event was the impact of increased taxation — particularly following the rise in the Gaming Tax — on the competitiveness of the regulated market. There is a legitimate concern that an overly burdensome environment, combined with severe advertising restrictions, may create an economically unviable scenario for licensed operators, once again encouraging migration to the unregulated market.

Another highlight of the event was the debate surrounding the role of technological intermediaries — including market makers in emerging segments such as prediction markets. The expansion of these models raises important regulatory questions: to what extent are existing frameworks sufficient to accommodate these innovations? And when will it be necessary to move toward specific regulatory regimes, potentially under the oversight of authorities such as the securities regulator?

A comparison with previous BIS SIGMA editions clearly demonstrates the sector’s growing maturity. If Brazil was once seen as a major promise, it is now a complex reality that requires fine-tuning and institutional coordination. The agenda has shifted from market opening to governance — now under much more intense political and social scrutiny.

Finally, one aspect that deserves particular attention is the increasing professionalization of all stakeholders involved. Operators, regulators, service providers, and even the broader public debate have evolved significantly. There is now a clearer understanding that the success of the Brazilian market depends on its credibility and long-term sustainability.

Udo Seckelmann
Partner in the Gambling & Crypto department at Bichara e Motta Advogados

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Endorphina secures AGCO supplier registration in Ontario

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April 21, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Endorphina Limited has obtained a Gaming-Related Supplier registration in Ontario, Canada, allowing the company to supply its online slot content to licensed operators in the province.

The registration was issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Ontario is one of North America’s most closely regulated online gambling markets.

“Securing approval in Ontario is a significant achievement for Endorphina. It confirms the quality of our products, the strength of our compliance framework, and our readiness to operate in highly regulated environments,” said Head of Compliance at Endorphina, Džangar Jesenov.

Endorphina said it has a portfolio of 200+ slots, partnerships with 6,000+ operators, and an active presence in more than 50 jurisdictions. The company positions the Ontario approval as part of its broader expansion strategy in regulated markets.

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Galaxsys Enters into Strategic Partnership with Adjarabet

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April 21, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Galaxsys expands its presence in key markets through a strategic partnership with Adjarabet, strengthening its footprint across the Caucasus region while delivering a diverse portfolio of slot and fast games.

“We are pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Adjarabet, one of the leading online gaming operators in the Caucasus region with a strong presence in Armenia and Georgia. This collaboration represents a significant step in our expansion strategy, reinforcing our presence in key regional markets and supporting continued growth,” Galaxsys said.

“Through this partnership, Adjarabet will integrate our diverse portfolio of games, recognized for engaging mechanics, high performance, and flexible customization. Titles such as Rocketon, Tower Rush, Cash Show, and Penalty are designed to deliver dynamic gameplay experiences aligned with the preferences of regional audiences.”

Teni Grigoryan, Chief Sales and Partner Development Officer at Galaxsys, said: “We are delighted to partner with Adjarabet, a well-established and respected operator in the region. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our strategy to expand into key markets and deliver high-quality, engaging content to a broader audience. We are confident that our games will add significant value to Adjarabet’s platform.”

Vagharshak Hakobyan, Head of Gaming Department at Adjarabet Armenia, said: “We are excited to partner with Galaxsys and integrate their innovative portfolio into our platform. Their games bring a fresh, engaging, and high-performing experience that aligns perfectly with our goal of offering top-quality entertainment. This collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering localized, dynamic experiences.”

This partnership further highlights Galaxsys’ commitment to building strong, long-term collaborations with leading operators worldwide while continuing to expand its global footprint through innovative and performance-driven content.

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