Compliance Updates
Strive Gaming Names Tommaso Di Chio as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer
Legal specialist joins award-winning North American PAM provider from Kambi and has been tasked with overseeing all of the company’s legal and compliance activity
Strive Gaming, the modern, multi-state, multi-tenanted platform provider to operators in the North American market and with applications currently pending in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan, has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of Tommaso Di Chio as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer.
As Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Tommaso will use his skills and experience in navigating the intricate landscape of regulatory compliance and laws to oversee all of Strive Gaming’s legal matters in North America and worldwide.
Tommaso will also lead Strive Gaming’s efforts to grow and strengthen its legal and compliance teams, equipping them with the necessary tools they need to navigate the challenges and unlock the opportunities that will present themselves as the North American market continues to mature.
He joins Strive Gaming from Kambi where he held senior legal and compliance roles over a nine-year tenure, rising up the ranks to become Senior Vice-President of Legal, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance and Group Deputy General Counsel.
He is highly adept at balancing regulatory compliance and business interests, becoming a resourceful figure for regulators, lawmakers and industry stakeholders. His negotiating skills have also been put to the test in high-stakes agreements between major industry players.
“The legal and regulatory landscape in North America continues to evolve at pace so it’s vital that we have a team of highly experienced specialists to help navigate these often-choppy waters,” the Chief Executive Officer for Strive Gaming, Max Meltzer, said. “In Tommaso, we have the perfect person to oversee all legal and compliance activity at Strive Gaming and to lead and grow our teams. This is an important hire for us and will help us to continue to strengthen our position as the leading PAM provider in North America and beyond.”
“In our fast-changing industry, the secret sauce is balancing cool new ideas with being responsible,” Di Chio said. “I’m all about pulling together the smarts from regulators, lawmakers and folks in the industry to make gaming not just a money-maker but also something we can be proud of. I’m thrilled to be joining Strive Gaming on its journey; a journey that we are in together, every step of the way.”
The American Gaming Association (AGA) board of directors elected Michael Rumbolz, Executive Chair of the Board of Everi Holdings Inc., as the association’s new chairman. He will succeed Hard Rock International Chairman and Seminole Gaming CEO Jim Allen, who has served as AGA chairman since January 2022. Rumbolz begins his two-year term in January 2024.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to help shape gaming’s future as the AGA’s next chair,” said Rumbolz. “From stopping illegal gambling to evolving responsible gambling, the AGA is tackling transformational issues and I am eager to build on the progress made during Jim’s tenure.”
Working from a busboy to the c-suite, Rumbolz’s career spans all levels and aspects of the gaming industry with experience encompassing gaming equipment manufacturing and distribution; hotel and casino operations; casino fintech; digital gaming; and gaming legislation and regulation. Rumbolz previously served as President and CEO of Everi, Member and Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, and Chief Deputy Attorney General of Nevada.
“It’s an honor to welcome Mike—an industry legend in his own right—as the next AGA chairman,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “Mike’s career as an operator, manufacturer and regulator is unparalleled and will be vital to driving meaningful progress on industry priorities.”
During Allen’s tenure as chairman, the AGA supported the industry’s record-setting COVID recovery while working to evolve the industry’s approach to responsible gaming and launching a new effort to stop illegal gambling.
“Jim’s knowledge, insight and guidance have helped the AGA advance our mission and maximize our impact for the industry. He’s been a trusted advisor to me, and I am thankful for his partnership over the last two years,” Miller continued.
“Our industry and this association have never been stronger. I am immensely proud of our success over the last two years accelerating gaming’s recovery while defining and advancing new priorities,” said Allen. “The AGA is well-positioned under Mike and Bill’s leadership.”
The Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) Board has taken a significant step in enhancing the exchange of information among its members on the Anti-Money Laundering matters by establishing a new working group. The creation of this new working group underscores GREF’s commitment to a collaborative approach that strengthens the overall integrity and credibility of the industry.
The GREF Board has approved the appointment of Rachel Bezzina from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and Christophe Vidal from the French National Gambling Authority (ANJ) as co-chairs for the AML Working Group.
The AML Working Group marks the fifth addition to the existing working groups established by GREF. It joins the ranks of the Responsible Gambling, Digital & Innovation, InfoStat and Enforcement working groups. Each of these groups plays a crucial role in addressing specific aspects of the gambling industry, collectively contributing to the advancement and sustainability of the sector.
Gaming technology and services provider BetConstruct has received a Virtual Slot Machines License from the GGL, Germany’s iGaming regulator.
By receiving this new licence, BetConstruct can now offer virtual online slot machines in compliance with German gambling laws and requirements. This opens up new horizons and opportunities for everyone interested in the German market, including slot game providers, BetConstruct operators and players alike.
Hermine Gevorgyan, Head of BetConstruct’s Licensing and Certification Department, said: “We are thrilled to announce our successful acquisition of the German virtual slot licence – a remarkable accomplishment that marks the culmination of a challenging and rewarding journey for our entire team.”
“Securing the German slot licence was undeniably a challenging journey, but today, we stand proud as we celebrate this significant achievement. With this licence in hand, we are poised to introduce a new niche to the market, setting higher standards and redefining excellence in the gaming industry with our innovative and award-winning products tailored for the German market,” Gor Mnatsakanyan, BetConstruct’s Regional Director in Germany, said.
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