Compliance Updates
3 Oaks Gaming obtains Portugal certification
Established iGaming distributor enters key European market
3 Oaks Gaming, an established distributor of iGaming content, has certified 40 games in its portfolio against the technical requirements for the online gambling system, regulations and rules of Portugal’s gambling regulator (Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos Turismo de Portugal).
This new certification will ensure Portuguese-licensed operators now have access to the company’s ever-expanding slots library, including top-performing titles such as Gold Nuggets, Aztec Fire 2 and Sun of Egypt 4.
Online casino brands will also benefit from the distributor’s wide collection of promotional tools that further elevate the user experience and drive increased engagement. This includes the Flip2Win feature, an in-game bonus engine designed to reward players with guaranteed prizes throughout each gaming session via a unique guaranteed win mechanic.
Entering’s Portugal iGaming market is set to broaden the distributor’s reach in Europe and further solidify its position as a key provider of engaging content across the continent. As seen in other key iGaming regulated markets such as Italy, the company is anticipating strong demand for its popular range of Hold and Win titles.
Sebastian Damian, Managing Director of 3 Oaks Gaming, said: “Being approved by the Portuguese regulator is another significant milestone for 3 Oaks and reflects our continued growth trajectory.
“Strong demand for our games and promo tools means we can enter new markets such as Portugal with confidence. We know there remains a strong appetite from players for the slots we produce across Europe, including those with the iconic Hold and Win experience that continues to evolve, so we’re looking forward to working closely with Portuguese-facing operators in the near future.”
Alberta
Gaming Corps wins conditional Alberta iGaming supplier licence
Gaming Corps has secured a conditional iGaming supplier licence from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC), clearing the company to manufacture and supply gaming software in the province ahead of Alberta’s regulated market launch on 13 July 2026.
The licence was granted through Gaming Corps’ subsidiary, Gaming Corps Malta Ltd. The company said the approval positions it to enter Alberta’s regulated iGaming market from day one.
Alex Lorimer, COO at Gaming Corps said: “Securing our Alberta licence marks another important step in Gaming Corps’ regulated market expansion strategy. Canada continues to represent a key growth region for us, and we’re excited to bring our expanding portfolio of games and unique mechanics to operators and players in Alberta.”
Alberta is set to become Canada’s second regulated open iGaming market after Ontario, with the AGLC overseeing licensing and compliance requirements for operators and suppliers.
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Brazil
IBJR: Crackdown on Illegal Betting Critical to Success of Desenrola 2.0
The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) has warned that the effectiveness of the financial protection measures included in Desenrola 2.0 fundamentally depends on a strict crackdown on the illegal betting market.
In 2025, bets placed on licensed platforms accounted for only 0.46% of household consumption in the country — an extremely small share of the average Brazilian family budget — according to data from a study conducted by LCA Consultoria. This reinforces that the main driver of household indebtedness in Brazil continues to be the high cost of credit.
The IBJR emphasized that restricting access to the regulated sector may encourage users to migrate to illegal platforms, which already handle around R$40 billion per year and operate without any oversight or consumer protection mechanisms.
Combating the illegal market is the most urgent step to prevent unlicensed operators — often linked to organized crime — from taking advantage of restriction windows to attract vulnerable consumers. This concern is heightened by the proximity of the FIFA World Cup, a period that naturally increases the volume of sports betting activity, as well as by the potential loss of R$10.8 billion in tax revenue if consumption shifts to the underground market.
IBJR reiterates that real consumer protection and the integrity of Desenrola 2.0 depend on coordinated action between the government and the private sector. The organization advocates for public policies that combine financial education, the strengthening of responsible gaming practices, and a strategic offensive against illegal websites, ensuring that entertainment takes place exclusively within a safe, transparent, and properly regulated ecosystem.
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AI
MGA Launches Consultation on AI Gaming Charter
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has launched a public consultation on a proposed AI Gaming Charter on the Ethical and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence.
The Charter has been developed in collaboration with the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) and is intended to provide voluntary, principles-based guidance to support the responsible and transparent use of AI within the sector. It is designed to complement existing legal and regulatory frameworks, including the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, while reflecting the specific operational context of the gaming industry.
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