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VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards 2022 Compliance Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Announced

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VIXIO GamblingCompliance has announced that the recipient of the Global Regulatory Award for Compliance Lifetime Achievement will be Paul Burns, CEO and president of the Canadian Gaming Association.

The Compliance Lifetime Achievement Special Award, sponsored this year by BetConstruct, recognises the achievements of an individual who has been involved in the gambling industry for many years and whose input to the advancement of the culture of compliance and regulatory standards within the industry has been outstanding.

Paul Burns was instrumental in establishing the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) in 2005, initially as its vice president. Under his leadership, the association grew to include the Canadian industry’s leading operators, manufacturers, and suppliers. Paul was appointed the CGA’s president and CEO in 2018.

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Through the CGA, Paul Burns has been responsible for the development of industry-wide research and programmes, including the release of the most comprehensive study on the economic impact of gaming in Canada. Most recently, Paul led the CGA’s advocacy efforts in support of the repeal of Canada’s federal prohibition on single-event sports wagering, which was achieved when legislation was approved in parliament in June 2021, as well as the landmark opening of Ontario’s internet gaming market, which was launched in April 2022.

Paul Burns said: “I would like to thank VIXO and the Global Regulatory Awards judges for honouring me as this year’s recipient of the Compliance Lifetime Achievement Award. I have had the pleasure and privilege of working with exceptionally talented gaming industry professionals and regulators across Canada throughout my career, and collectively we have worked – and continue to work – to advance the evolution of Canada’s gaming industry. In the past two years, we have seen the results of years of effort to modernize Canada’s sports betting laws as well as Ontario’s launch of Canada’s first regulated iGaming market. I share this honour with everyone who contributed to these milestone achievements and look forward to helping make Canada’s largest entertainment industry one of the best in the world.”

James Kilsby, Chief Analyst and VP Americas, VIXIO said: “Paul Burns is a very worthy winner of the VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards lifetime achievement category for 2022 – a year that saw the opening of Ontario’s competitive market for online gambling and the first full year of legal single-event sports betting since the amendment made to the Canadian federal Criminal Code last summer. It is well recognised within the industry that Paul and the Canadian Gaming Association have played an instrumental role in both of these historic events for Canada’s broader gambling market, neither of which occurred overnight but were instead the fruits of many, many years of careful advocacy on the part of Paul, his colleagues and CGA members. On behalf of VIXIO, I would like to congratulate Paul on his deserved recognition and thank our independent panel of judges for their careful consideration of this award.”

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Videoslots Granted Key Cyber Security and Privacy Protection Certification

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Leading operator awarded ISO 27001 recognition

Online operator Videoslots has attained the ISO 27001 certificate, ensuring the highest level of data protection for its clients and partners in response to the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats.

In its pursuit of the certification, Videoslots embarked on a comprehensive project including a rigorous assessment of its current security measures and the development of its Information Security Management System (ISMS).

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With the importance of safeguarding sensitive information paramount for companies worldwide, Videoslots has now elevated its security protocols to ensure the utmost protection of its data.

The recognition of achieving this standard means that Videoslots and its associated brands have successfully met all the stringent international standards for its ISMS and demonstrates the company’s ability to identify, manage and mitigate information security risks whilst adhering to legal and regulatory requirements.

“By attaining the ISO 27001 certification, we are keeping our data at the highest level of security, reinforcing trust in our brand and bolstering our competitive advantage,” the Chief Technology Officer for Videoslots, David Alamango, said. “It also places us in an elite group of organisations that have made the security of sensitive information a top priority.

“Furthermore, ISO 27001 provides a solid foundation for us to innovate and expand our technological capabilities as we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible.”

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BMM Testlabs Is Ready to Perform Compliance in Three Brazilian States that have Authorized iGaming

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BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab and product certification consultancy, today announced that it is ready to perform compliance testing and certification in the three Brazilian states that have recently regulated iGaming and sports betting; Rio de Janeiro, Paraiba and Parana.

These three states are all in the process of granting operator licenses, which will allow operators to provide fixed-odds sports betting, casino games and games of skill.

BMM Testlabs, as part of its commitment to the Brazilian market, is establishing a local presence to serve the newly regulated Brazilian iGaming markets. BMM Testlabs will provide its full suite of compliance services and solutions including pre-compliance testing, customized security audits, geolocation testing and software quality assurance.

This exciting milestone is the result of BMM Testlabs’ exceptional service to the global gaming industry, its commitment to the Latin America market for more than 16 years and the strong partnerships it has forged with regulators throughout the region.

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BMM Testlabs is a trusted independent testing laboratory for compliance services throughout Latin America with offices in Argentina and Peru. The company’s unparalleled understanding of the region’s technical compliance requirements, high-quality product testing and dedicated local customer support services ensures customer confidence in their choice of a testing laboratory.

BMM Testlabs’ Executive Vice-President of Europe and South America, Marzia Turrini (pictured), expressed enthusiasm for the momentum in Brazil and the potential for growth, saying: “We look forward to partnering with operators and suppliers to provide our best-in-class compliance and certification services for this new and potentially huge gaming market in Brazil”.

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Vixio PaymentsCompliance Forms Executive Advisory Board

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Vixio PaymentsCompliance, a provider of regulatory intelligence to the global payments industry, has held the first meeting of its newly formed Executive Advisory Board. Vixio established the Board to gain expert insight from a cohort of customers across the tech and compliance ecosystem to inform its product development and address challenges shaping the payments industry.

Chaired by Roseanne Spagnuolo, Vixio’s Chief Product Officer, the Board is composed of 10 senior executives and advisors from different segments of the industry, providing diverse perspectives on the market intelligence needs of legal and compliance professionals, strategic and corporate development leaders, and regulatory or government affairs executives.

The founding board members include:

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  • Jana Breitkopf, Managing Director, Mercedes pay USA
  • Georg von Brevern, SVP Compliance and Regulatory Global, SumUp
  • Amy Bobrow, Global Regulatory Compliance and Operations, Mastercard
  • Sylvie Calsacy, Global Head of Public and Regulatory Affairs, Worldline
  • Nikki Eagers, VP, International Payments Risk and Compliance, Elavon / US Bank
  • Ronnette Grant, Global Chief Compliance Officer, Google
  • Charles Grech, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Truevo
  • Ori Kissos, Director of Global Regulatory Compliance and MLRO, Tipalti
  • Johanna Vikström, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Trustly
  • Alison Wheatley, Global Head of Risk and Compliance, Thredd.

“Vixio has earned a reputation over 15 years for the strength of our content and value of our services. The formation of the Payments Executive Advisory Board will enable Vixio to receive unique input from industry experts to help us develop cutting-edge products and content, to support global compliance teams at a time of increasingly complex regulatory change,” Mike Woolfrey, CEO of Vixio, said.

“The PaymentsCompliance Executive Advisory Board will help facilitate a collaborative approach to designing regulatory solutions that directly meet industry needs in an increasingly global payments landscape. We look forward to sharing our collective knowledge and expertise to support the delivery of innovative regulatory tools and content which will help businesses remain at the forefront of their industry in a transparent and compliant manner and in turn better serve their customers,” said Nikki Eagers, VP, International Payments Risk and Compliance, Elavon / US Bank.

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