Compliance Updates
Entrust and PlaySafe ID Partner to Bring Verified, Privacy-First Digital Identity to Gaming
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Entrust and PlaySafe ID announce a new partnership to enhance online gaming safety.
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Integration of Entrust Identity Verification solution provides seamless and secure Know Your Customer check.
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Playsafe ID platform aims to combat cheating, bots and harmful behaviour, while supporting compliance with the UK Online Safety Act’s Protection of Children Codes.
Entrust, a global leader in identity-centric security solutions, today announced a partnership with PlaySafe ID, the platform that keeps cheaters, bots, and predators out of games. The partnership will power Playsafe ID’s secure onboarding and verification process using Entrust Identity Verification to enable seamless and secure onboarding experience for gamers worldwide.
Built with a privacy-first mindset, Playsafe ID issues a verified, game-agnostic digital ID that confirms the human identity behind the account promoting accountability and improved protection for users, while still allowing them to remain anonymised. The platform aims to address wider issues that erode trust and enjoyment in online gaming communities, such as cheating, hacking, bot activity, and inappropriate behaviour, while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations such as the UK’s Online Safety Act.
How It Works
Users create a Playsafe ID account and complete a quick and secure identity verification process powered by Entrust. Users simply take a photo of their government-issued ID and a short video selfie. Entrust identity verification first checks that the ID is genuine and not fraudulent and then matches it to the user’s face in the selfie video. This ensures the person presenting the identity is its legitimate owner and is physically present, mitigating identity fraud attempts such as stolen ID or deepfakes.
Once verified, users receive a unique, random, and anonymised PlaySafe ID, granting access to PlaySafe-protected gaming and matchmaking with other verified gamers. The verification data is kept separate from the Playsafe ID, ensuring gamers remain anonymised during gameplay while knowing they are engaging with other legitimate, verified players.
“Gaming should be fun, fair, and safe for everyone,” said Andrew Wailes, CEO of PlaySafe ID. “Our partnership with Entrust ensures that our user verification process is both secure and scalable, and also aligns with the values of frictionless user experience and privacy. Their technology will be instrumental in helping us build a future where fair play is the standard, and cheating, fraud and harmful behaviour are no longer tolerated.”
Regulation in Gaming
This partnership will enable game providers and developers to prepare for the inbound Protection of Children Codes, coming into force in July 2025 as part of the Online Safety Act, which mandates that services accessed by children must manage risks and protect children from encountering harmful content.
“We’re proud to join PlaySafe ID in their mission to make online gaming a safer place,” said Samuel Steg, Head of Compliance for Identity Verification at Entrust. “Fraudulent activity online continues to grow both in scope and sophistication, and gaming environments are no exception. Our identity verification technology provides robust, high-assurance Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, offering gamers a seamless and secure onboarding experience. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to building a safer digital future and promoting trust, fairness, and safety within digital spaces.”
PlaySafe ID is currently in integration discussions with several major gaming platforms, with the first partnerships expected to launch later this year.
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Compliance Updates
Global Gaming Solutions welcomes the Isle of Man Government’s commitment to the iGaming sector
Global Gaming Solutions has welcomed a statement from the Isle of Man Government reaffirming its commitment to the iGaming sector. It comes after a year that tested confidence across parts of the industry.
The Isle of Man Government highlighted its strong iGaming history in a statement released today by the Department for Enterprise. The Island’s reputation comes from robust regulation, political and economic stability, and close working between Government, regulators and industry. The statement reaffirmed that iGaming remains a core and enduring part of the Isle of Man’s economy, now and into the future.
The Chief Minister said the Government has strengthened its understanding of risk in response to a more complex global environment. He added that additional resources and frameworks are now in place to respond to emerging threats. The statement confirmed that ICE 2026 in Barcelona is the starting point for a coordinated programme of engagement. Digital Isle of Man and other agencies will continue to make the case for the Island as a secure and trusted home for well-regulated iGaming.
Responding to the announcement, Global Gaming Solutions said the statement provides important reassurance for existing licence holders and prospective businesses operating in the sector.
Mark O’Neill, Managing Director of Global Gaming Solutions, said:
“The Isle of Man Government’s reaffirmation of its commitment to the iGaming sector provides important clarity and reassurance for existing licence holders and the wider global industry. The Island’s long-standing focus on robust regulation, awareness and mitigation of emerging risks and constructive engagement with industry continues to underpin its reputation as a trusted and well-governed jurisdiction.”
Global Gaming Solutions added that clear, public affirmation of Government support plays a valuable role in maintaining confidence during periods of change, particularly for jurisdictions with a strong international reputation for regulatory quality and cooperation.
The Isle of Man Government stated that it will continue to work closely with industry. The aim is to support sustainable growth, meet international standards, and secure the sector’s long-term success. The Government will carry out further outreach and information sharing over the coming year to ensure regulatory expectations and emerging risks are clearly understood.
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Compliance Updates
Romanian B2B Licence Granted to iGP, Boosting Its Regulated Operations in Europe
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Africa
CT Interactive Bolsters Global Presence with South African Certification
CT Interactive has officially entered the South Africa’s regulated iGaming market, strengthening its presence in one of the region’s fastest-growing gaming jurisdictions.
As part of the certification process, 20 popular titles have been approved for launch in South Africa. The certified portfolio includes top-performing games such as Lucky Clover, Win Storm, 40 Treasures, Wild Clover and Chilli Fruits—titles that have consistently demonstrated strong player engagement across multiple international markets.
“Achieving certification in South Africa is a very important step in our regional expansion strategy. Our portfolio is ideally positioned to meet these expectations and deliver immersive, fully compliant gaming experiences,” said Martin Ivanov, Chief Operating Officer at CT Interactive.
Antonio Donov, Head of Business Development for EMEA and Asia at CT Interactive, said: “South Africa represents a key regulated market with significant long-term potential. This certification allows us to support licensed operators with reliable, engaging, and regulation-ready content tailored to local requirements.”
With this certification, CT Interactive strengthens its position as a trusted provider, bringing South African players a diverse, high-quality portfolio that meets all local regulatory standards.
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