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Vixio announces the finalists for the 2023 Global Regulatory Awards

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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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December 19, 2025

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Swedish gaming giant’s industry signals commitment to the UK regulated market by launching it leading portfolio of games with Ivy Casino

Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced that its industry leading portfolio of games is now live with Ivy Casino in the UK.

Ivy Casino’s players in the United Kingdom can now access global smash hits from Play’n GO, including Book of Dead, Legacy of Dead, and Rise of Olympus 100 among many others.

Ivy Casino is a UK-facing online casino brand that launched in 2024 with a focus on delivering a premium, player-centric experience tailored specifically for the UK market.

The brand operates alongside two sister sites, Rose Casino and O’Reels, which also serve UK audiences and share the same commitment to high-quality entertainment, strong user experience and robust responsible gaming standards.

Play’n GO has been one of the leading game suppliers in the UK for many years and is steadfast in its commitment to regulated markets globally.

Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer of Play’n GO, said:

“We are delighted to launch with Ivy Casino in the UK who, like us, are focused on all the key elements of operating within a regulated market framework. I’m sure this is just the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership.”

Mark Good, representing Ivy Casino, said:

“This partnership with Play’n GO forms part of Ivy Casino’s ongoing strategy to enhance its content offering for UK players by collaborating with leading studios known for creative, engaging gameplay.”

Play’n GO is a proud sponsor of the Moneygram Haas Formula 1 team, and recently launched a fashion brand, Play’n GO Shop, to sit alongside its existing Play’n GO Music brand to give fans more ways to connect with Play’n GO.

In October, Play’n GO set a world record by launching everyone’s favourite slot character, Garga, into space reaching a height of over 35,500m as part of the launch campaign for Reactoonz 100 which instantly became one of the biggest game launches of the year for the company.

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Esportes da Sorte strengthens brand presence during New Year’s Eve celebrations across four Brazilian capitals

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December 19, 2025

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Esportes da Sorte, one of Brazil’s leading online betting platforms, will be the official sponsor of New Year’s Eve celebrations in four Brazilian capitals: Salvador, Recife, Natal and Maceió. The initiative reinforces the brand’s growing presence in the national cultural calendar and its strategy to connect with large-scale public celebrations beyond the digital environment.

New Year’s Eve is one of Brazil’s most significant annual moments, marked by intense domestic travel, international tourism and mass public participation. By supporting celebrations in four key destinations, Esportes da Sorte aligns its brand with tradition, culture and shared experiences that resonate deeply with local communities.

“Sponsoring New Year’s Eve celebrations in four capitals reflects our commitment to being present in moments that bring people together,” said Marcela Campos, Vice President of the Esportes Gaming Brasil Group, owner of the Esportes da Sorte brand. “Supporting these cities means valuing their cultural identity, strengthening local ecosystems and celebrating the people who keep these traditions alive year after year.”

Across all four capitals, the brand will activate its presence through immersive experiences, public-facing activations and the distribution of branded giveaways — a hallmark of Esportes da Sorte’s engagement strategy at major events. The activations are designed to enhance the festive atmosphere while reinforcing the brand’s connection with culture, entertainment and responsible enjoyment.

The New Year’s Eve sponsorships build on Esportes da Sorte’s broader cultural engagement strategy, which includes long-standing support for large-scale events such as Carnatal, in Rio Grande do Norte — a key fixture in the state’s tourism and cultural calendar. Together, these initiatives reflect the company’s commitment to expanding its footprint in cultural sponsorships nationwide.

Esportes da Sorte’s participation also mirrors a wider trend within Brazil’s regulated betting market, as operators increasingly diversify their sponsorship portfolios beyond football. Music, festivals and cultural celebrations have become strategic platforms for brands seeking broader visibility, deeper community ties and more sustainable engagement with the public.

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Hub88 partners with ZOOT Studios to bring next-generation instant games to operators

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First-of-its-kind agreement sees video game-inspired instant content launched via Hub88’s aggregation platform

Hub88 has strengthened its content portfolio by entering a strategic partnership with ZOOT Studios, a new supplier producing high-quality interactive instant games for a global audience.

The agreement makes ZOOT’s debut portfolio of more than 55 releases available to Hub88’s vast network of operators, marking the supplier’s first major launch with an aggregator.

ZOOT Studios specialises in fast-paced instant games built around trends, social media-driven behaviour and striking visual design. Titles such as Dubai Chocolate Tower, Beer Pong and Sub Crush promise Hub88’s partners culturally relevant content that draws wide audiences, with support for both FIAT and crypto currencies.

As part of the deal, Hub88’s network will be among the first to access ZOOT Studios’ content, with Dice, Crash, Mines, Plinko, Sports, Tower and Arcade games tailored to the evolving preferences of digital-first players.

The deal demonstrates Hub88’s focus on versatility and its position as a must-have distribution partner to some of the industry’s most exciting emerging studios.

Jess Inglott, Head of Supplier Relations at Hub88, said: “ZOOT Studios is turning heads by releasing the next generation of instant win entertainment. Their vision to offer operators high-quality content that speaks to modern audiences aligns well with our strategy. Partnerships like this allow us to deliver value and new levels of player engagement on an even bigger scale.”

Sean Ryan, CEO at ZOOT Studios, said: “We’re delighted to have Hub88 as our partner. The aggregator’s extensive operator network and high-tech integration capabilities make them a perfect match for our future-facing game portfolio.”

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