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Safe Gambling, AML and KYC with Bogdan Coman(Rombet), Jack Symons(gamban®) and Taivo Põrk(Ministry of Finance, Estonia) at MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit 2019
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Bogdan Coman (Executive Director at Rombet), Jack Symons (Founder and CEO of gamban®) and Taivo Põrk (Ministry of Finance, Estonia) will join the “Safe Gambling, AML and KYC” panel discussion under the moderation of Pieter Remmers (CEO at Assissa) at the second edition of MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit, also known as the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Summit and Awards.
MARE BALTICUM Gaming Summit will take place on the 9th of May at Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel and is gathering the gambling industry from the Baltic and Scandinavian regions for a full day of quality learning and networking with like-minded peers, regulators and representatives of the industry media.
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”Safe Gambling” is a new term used in the industry and is a possible replacer for the notion ”responsible gambling”. While the responsible gambling focuses on studying and fighting the negative effects of excessive gambling practice, the broader concept of ”safe gambling”, also contains the prevention area.
It’s been a wild ride for the financial industry in the last years. Companies and executives are on a rollercoaster all year, with constant changes in regulations and sanctions, the introduction of new laws and the removal of old ones.
Financial scandals have also hit new heights and the time has come for banks and regulators alike have to admit a hard truth: not even today’s complex AML and compliance programs are enough to stop criminals exploiting financial platforms and every weak link they can find.
Online gambling is governed by special regulations, such as the Know Your Customer (KYC) standards set out in the EU’s Third Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Directive. This means that handling online transaction processes in the gambling sector is considerably more challenging than it is in other sectors.
On June 19th, 2018, the fifth EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD 5) was published in the official journal of the European Union.
The AMLD 5 entered into force on July 9th, 2018. Member states are obliged to transpose the modified regulations into national law by latest January 20th, 2020.
In particular, the AMLD5
- extends the scope to virtual currency platforms and wallet providers, tax related services and traders of art
- grants access to the general public to beneficial ownership information of EU based companies
- makes it an obligation to consult the beneficial ownership register when performing AML due diligence
- obliges member states to create a list of national public offices and functions that qualify as politically exposed (PEP)
- introduces strict enhanced due diligence measures for financial flows from high-risk third countries
- ends the anonymity of bank and savings accounts, as well as safe deposit boxes and creates central access mechanisms to bank account and safe deposit boxes holder information throughout the EU
- makes information on real estate holders centrally available to public authorities
- lowers thresholds for identifying purchasers of prepaid cards and for the use of e-money
- further enhances the powers of the FIUs and facilitates cooperation and information exchange among authorities
The experts of the panel discussion will share their knowledge on how these directives have shaped the industry and what is yet to come with AMLD6 on the horizon.
About Bogdan Coman
Bogdan Coman is the Executive Director of ROMBET and has a rich activity in the gambling industry, which he joined once graduation from the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, Bogdan Coman contributes to the good work of the Rombet Association through the experience of planning and organizing activities in the field of gambling. He built national projects, led complex teams, and was responsible for meeting performance indicators in the companies he worked for or collaborated with.
About Jack Symons
Jack Symons is the founder and CEO of gamban®. Formed as a result of his own experience with problem gambling and his dissatisfaction with existing self-exclusion options, Jack brought the most affordable, effective and lightweight gambling-blocking software to the market. The aim is help individuals stop gambling and organisations (businesses, operators and education institutions) improve sustainability.
About Taivo Põrk
Taivo Põrk has been responsible for designing and executing national gambling policy in Estonia through legislation since 2011, as part of his duties in Ministry of Finance. He has also been a member in Expert Group on Gambling Services since its inception by the European Commission in 2012.
About Pieter Remmers
Pieter Remmers is a veteran in the area of responsible gaming, consultancy and training of gambling industry professionals. He has been involved in projects with the gambling industry already since 1989. Pieter started his career as the director of an outpatient clinic for addiction problems of Jellinek in the early ’80s.
His company Assissa Consultancy Europe works/worked on responsible gaming policies and programmes in a number of countries i.e. Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, Luxemburg, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada, Malta, Sweden, and others. Besides Pieter is a consultant worldwide for as well as the gambling and betting industry land-based and online, casinos, slot machine halls, and lotteries and for regulators or other governmental bodies.
He works/worked with companies like IGT/GTech/Lottomatica, Holland Casino, Unibet, Sun International, Svenska Spel, Gauselmann/Merkur, Betsson, Krijco, Fair Play Casinos, Staatsloterij, Lotto NL, Casino 2000, Cogetech, Betfair, National Lottery and many more.
He is a member of the Executive Committee and serves as secretary general/conference organizer of the European Association for the Study of Gambling (EASG). He is also a shareholder/board member of HANDS (Human Assistance Network for Daily Support, telephone counseling services).
In 2003 he was the initiator of G4 (Global Gambling Guidance Group). G4 deals with an International Accreditation System on responsible gaming for the gambling, betting and lottery industry land-based and online. At present, he is the Chair of the Board of G4.
Since 2009 he is a member of the Responsible Gaming Committee of IMGL (International Masters of Gaming Law).
He is also a member of the Spielerschutzkommission (Responsible Gaming Commission) of the Gauselmann /Merkur Group, Germany, a member of the Advisory Council of the AWI in Germany and a member of the International Advisory Panel of the Ministry of Health in Singapore.
Pieter is a very regular speaker at many conferences all over the world.
He is also a freelance correspondent for the magazine European Casinos The Elite and the Casino Inside magazine (Romania).
At present, he is involved in the development and carries out of online education programmes (e-learning) on problem gambling and responsible gaming and responsible gaming solutions to support players’ gaming decisions and online treatment modules.
Make sure you take advantage of this unique opportunity of learning and networking with the gambling industry in the Baltic and Scandinavian region via the MARE BALTICUM Gaming platform which has been launched in 2018 and is committed to bringing together industry shareholders and government officials from the Baltic and Scandinavian region on a yearly base.
Browse the official event website here: www.marebalticumgaming.com
Source: Latest News on European Gaming Media Network
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BMM TESTLABS’ MARZIA TURRINI, PRESIDENT OF IGAMING AND CYBERSECURITY, WINS ‘LEADER OF THE YEAR (LATAM)’ AT SBC AWARDS AMERICAS
BMM Testlabs (“BMM” or “the Company”), the world’s original gaming test lab renowned for exceptional product compliance and certification services, today announced that Marzia Turrini, President of iGaming and Cybersecurity, has been named Leader of the Year (LATAM) at the SBC Awards Americas.
The award ceremony, held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, during the SBC Summit Americas last week, celebrated the outstanding companies representing the gaming and betting industry in North America and Latin America.
Turrini was selected for this award by a 94-person judging panel representing the industry’s best. This award comes just a few months after BMM was awarded the prestigious Vixio Global Regulatory Award for ‘Testing Service or Solution Provider of the Year’.
With over two decades of gaming industry experience, Turrini was recognized for her instrumental role in driving BMM Testlabs’ growth across Latin America. Since joining BMM in 2013, she has strategically expanded BMM’s presence, successfully navigating complex regulatory landscapes and building strong partnerships with suppliers, operators, and regulators. Her leadership has been pivotal in establishing BMM as the trusted partner for compliance, cybersecurity, and responsible gaming education in emerging markets such as Brazil and Peru.
Under Turrini’s guidance, BMM recently opened a new test laboratory in Brazil, enhancing the Company’s capacity to deliver world-class product compliance testing and certification. Turrini’s commitment to fostering education and supporting industry standards has also led to the expansion of BMM’s iGaming Center of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain, growing it to 120 professionals focused on compliance, security services, and quality assurance for the LATAM and European markets.
Turrini said, “This award is a testament to the incredible work of our teams across Latin America, with great support from our Spanish colleagues, who are committed to raising industry standards and supporting regulators, suppliers, and operators with integrity and innovation. I am deeply honored to be recognized among such inspiring leaders and grateful to represent BMM Testlabs in our mission to transform gaming industry performance and protect all who gamble.”
BMM Testlabs CEO Martin Storm added, “Marzia’s leadership and vision have been transformative not only for BMM but for the entire global gaming market. Her dedication to compliance, cybersecurity, and responsible gaming has set new benchmarks for excellence. We are incredibly proud of her well-deserved recognition.”
The SBC Awards Americas honored the outstanding companies representing the gaming and betting industry in North America and Latin America. In addition to Turrini being recognized as Leader of the Year, BMM Testlabs was shortlisted for Compliance Solution of the Year, and RG24seven Virtual Training was shortlisted for Socially Responsible Initiative of the Year.
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Clarion’s Stuart Hunter completes the ‘Spartan Beast’ raising vital funds for gambling industry charity
Clarion Gaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter has completed one of the most challenging endurance races open to amateur athletes tackling the 21km (13.1 mile) 30 obstacle Spartan Beast trail course and in the process raising crucial funds for the gambling industry charity CHIPS.
Stuart, who completed the ‘Beast’ in a highly respectable time of 3hrs 51 minutes, raised over £4,000 for the children’s charity which provides powered wheelchairs for youngsters with profound mobility issues.
Reflecting on the challenge which involved a variety of punishing obstacles including a 100m barbed wire crawl and the Tyrolean Traverse which involves hanging upside down for an extended period he said: “The ‘appeal’ of taking on an event such as the Spartan Beast is that it takes you to your physical and mental limits.
“As well as being physically fit and injury free you also need a positive mental space and mindset to push through 13 miles stopping at over 30 strength tests along the way.
“Running for a really brilliant charity such as CHIPS which was formed by members of the gambling industry helped me turn the challenge of completing the Spartan into a force for good and reinforced the positivity that’s so important when you step so far out of your comfort zone.
“I would like to say a massive thank-you to everyone in the international industry who has contributed so generously to my fundraising. Each powered wheelchair funded by CHIPS costs in the region of £6,000 – I have some way to go to get that sum over the line and as a result transform the life of a youngster.”
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Phase 1 of the $400,000 guaranteed Survivor Flips tourney starts this Thursday, leading into three Main Events guaranteeing $5 million total
ACR Poker’s largest online tournament series ever is a week in, and the action really explodes this week with Survivor Flips and the highly-anticipated monster Main Events. The popular online poker site’s flagship Online Super Series (OSS) XL boasts over $50 million in guarantees and runs until June 3rd.
The fast-paced Survivor Flips tourney features a $400,000 guaranteed prize pool, and players can earn their seat by advancing through Phase 1 starting this Thursday. Players can enter Step Satellites starting at $2.25, or jump straight into Phase 1 for a $130 buy-in. Phase 1 and Step Satellites run daily through Sunday, June 1st at 3pm ET, leading into Phase 2 that day at 3:05pm ET, where all participants start in the money and play in a regular tournament.
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“This is the biggest series in our history, offering insane value and something for everyone,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “The Main Events are massive, and the Survivor Flips tourney is especially fun — fast action, quick results, big rewards, and you start Phase 2 already in the money. Don’t miss this massive week of the OSS XL.”
In addition to these headliners, players can jump into a $2 million Multi-Flight tourney, three massive Mystery Bounty Multi-Flight events and chase a piece of the $65,000 Leaderboard Contest. Plus, there’s $50,000 in step satellites and freerolls to help players of all bankrolls climb the OSS XL ladder for cheap or even free. OSS XL events can be easily tracked via ACR Poker’s online tournament schedule.
During the series, various ACR Pros, Stormers and Team Online members such as Conor O’Driscoll and Mark Rubbathan are jumping in to connect with the community and enhance players’ experience. From ‘Survivor Hour’ streams on Twitch where viewers can win Survivor Flip seats, to sharing daily ‘Day In The Life’ videos on Instagram that offer fans an inside look at their OSS XL grind, they are bringing players closer to the action.
For the full OSS XL schedule and event details, visit ACRPoker.eu.
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